Homebody Weekend

How is it already Sunday night?!  This weekend really flew by, but I enjoyed every minute.  I didn't get out much, but sometimes you just need a couple days to be a complete homebody!

And staying in has it's advantages.  Like my apartment is sparkling clean.  I'm tan, yay self tanner!   I finished a book. And I'm all caught up on my shows.  

Saturday started off with an 8.5 mile run, which to be honest, I didn't think was gonna happen.  All morning I moped around, dreading the impending miles.  I was a complete slacker this week and only got in one 4-miler.  It also doesn't help that since the mud run, I find dirt in between my toes after wearing my sneakers.  

But that's no problem, because being a homebody also allows you to online shop.  So my new kicks arrive in 4-5 days, I can't wait to try them on!

After my run I tried coconut water for the first time.  I wasn't that thrilled by it, maybe because I was expecting something sweeter, perhaps more fruity.  Next time I'll have to try a flavored kind, since the nutrition stats rock and I want to like it!

Part of what got me through my run was the thought of pancakes.  Isn't that why everyone runs?  I had 8.5 miles to think of a way to incorporate sweet potatoes into pancakes.  I came up with 3! 

Each pancake mix started with the same base: whole wheat flour, baking powder, flax meal, and vanilla.

#1 sweet potato, molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger

#2  sweet potato, cinnamon, brown sugar

#3  sweet potato, cinnamon, maple syrup

Looking good so far...

These could work...

Nope.  I didn't get the ratios correct, so no matter how long the pancakes were on the pan, the insides would not cook!  I will get these ratios correct because these have the potential to be sooo good!  I have some ideas for other add-ins as well. 

The rest of the day I chilled out ...a m a z i n g.

After din, leftover Pho, Shane and I had a little banana soft serve topped with chocolate chips

[process frozen banana in processor until smooth]

and watched some Demetri Martin.

Sunday I revisited my sweet potato pancakes after yoga.  And they were super yum after a night in the fridge.  Topped with PB, chia seeds, unsweetened coconut shreds, and maple syrup.

so good.

Good night bloggies! Sleep tight!

 

Time to Get Muddy!

Going into the mud run I only had two expectations: have fun and get muddy!  Those expectations were met, and I learned a couple other things along the way. 

Race day always begins with a PB and nanner sandwich.  Today I added an extra oomph...

chia seeds!

No matter the distance, 5k or marathon, I always bring a banana and eat it at the race site about 30-45 minutes before running.  Funny story about that...

Duct tape is key at a mud run.  Not only do you look hardcore, it really keeps your sneaks on your feet while your trudging through the mud.

Thankfully the race organizers realized not everyone would be in on this little secret, so they had a Duct Tape Station, complete with volunteers to duct tape our shoes for us!

 Look tough in a few pictures.  This is a mud run after all.

 If you see them using a hose to wet down the course, realize they will be using that hose to wet you down as well.

 Remember to take a mud free picture!

 Wear shorts or running tights, that are super tight.  I wore old, flared yoga capris because I didn't want to ruin my newer running tights.  Can you tell in the picture below that they're down to my ankles instead of just below the knee?  Mud + water = heavy clothes, so...

less is best and tight is right!

 While your waiting in line for someone to take your bib timer, don't even look at the clock.  It's a mud run, not race (at least this was my mentality).  I had way more fun taking my time and laughing about the obstacles with friends, than trying to push my way through the the other runners. 

 Be proud of your accomplishment!  A mud run is so different from straight up running.  Climbing through never ending mud pits, crawling through tunnels, scaling a slippery hill with a rope, and getting blasted with a hose engages way more muscles than a normal run!

Sign up for another one!