January 23, 2012
2.66 Miles
23:51 Time
9:58 Pace
No running group because of the rain, so I rain around Stamford at 10 PM when it was a little clearer. I thought I was running at a better pace.
January 24, 2012
5.09 Miles
49:26 Time
9:43 Pace
No Leatherman's Loop 10K trail race for me, I didn't get in via the lottery, which is surprising because I thought odds were like 90%. Atleast I got into the NYC Marathon in 2011 with about 10% odds. Maybe I'll sign up for the Sleepy Hollow half and see if that motivates me to run more.
January 26, 2012
5.09 Miles
50:05 Time
9:50 Pace
A little wet, but not too rainy. Of course the darkness make it hard to see the puddles I stepped in. Oddly, my Droid phone had the best GPS reception in awhile. Its been showing me running like a 6 min pace for a bit.
January 27, 2012
5.09 Miles
52:09 Time
10:15 Pace
Blah...Losing my motivation. I think I felt better running when I was running more miles as well.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Runs from January 15-21, 2012, 23.23 Miles
January 16, 2012
5.3 Miles
51:34 Time
9:44 Pace
Sub 10 all the way. 9:58, 9:45, 9:46, 9:56 and 9:13 (Greenwich Ave.)
January 17, 2012
2.66 Miles
26:44 Time
10:02 Pace
The snow from last night had melted, some parts were a little slippery. Nothing too bad, but I went slower than usual to be cautious and because my left leg felt a little stiff.
January 19, 2012
5.09 Miles
48:36 Time
9:33 Pace
At first my ankles felt a little funny but I guess I needed to warm up and adjust to to the cold. I saw a woman running and I think she lives on my street, but I only see her when she is running. Curious what distance/pace she runs but don't want to bother her while running.
January 20, 2012
5.09 Miles
48:52 Time
9:36 Pace
My ankles felt a little funny at first again, but then i warmed up. Weather is saying CT/NY might get around 4-6 inches of snow, so maybe I will be able to dust off my Yaktrax.
January 21, 2012
5.09 Miles
56:46 Time
11:09 Pace
Woohoo I got to run on with my Yaktrax and it looks like two of my CT friends did the same thing today. Good weather for it though on some streets the sidewalks were really clear so running with bolts on my shoes made it a bit harder.
5.3 Miles
51:34 Time
9:44 Pace
Sub 10 all the way. 9:58, 9:45, 9:46, 9:56 and 9:13 (Greenwich Ave.)
January 17, 2012
2.66 Miles
26:44 Time
10:02 Pace
The snow from last night had melted, some parts were a little slippery. Nothing too bad, but I went slower than usual to be cautious and because my left leg felt a little stiff.
January 19, 2012
5.09 Miles
48:36 Time
9:33 Pace
At first my ankles felt a little funny but I guess I needed to warm up and adjust to to the cold. I saw a woman running and I think she lives on my street, but I only see her when she is running. Curious what distance/pace she runs but don't want to bother her while running.
January 20, 2012
5.09 Miles
48:52 Time
9:36 Pace
My ankles felt a little funny at first again, but then i warmed up. Weather is saying CT/NY might get around 4-6 inches of snow, so maybe I will be able to dust off my Yaktrax.
January 21, 2012
5.09 Miles
56:46 Time
11:09 Pace
Woohoo I got to run on with my Yaktrax and it looks like two of my CT friends did the same thing today. Good weather for it though on some streets the sidewalks were really clear so running with bolts on my shoes made it a bit harder.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Pasta Fagioli
This was so so. It needs more spices. I do think I overcooked the pasta, but still, it needs more spices or ingredients for it to feel like a decent meal.
http://www.thesnarkychickpea.com/2011/01/pasta-fagioli-pasta-no-one-can.html
http://www.thesnarkychickpea.com/2011/01/pasta-fagioli-pasta-no-one-can.html
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Runs from January 8-14, 2012 26.34 Miles
January 9, 2012
5.3 Miles
51:29 Time
9:43 Pace
Slower than usual...Alex from the group said I might benefit from doing mid foot striking, as that would help with speed. I am bad with focusing on form.
January 10, 2012
2.66 Miles
22:21 Time
8:22 Pace
Great weather and felt much better today than the last few times I went out.
January 12, 2012
5.09 Miles
47:22 Time
9:18 Pace
I plan on signing up for the Leatherman's Loop 10K trail race lottery...Apparently it is a really well known race in the CT/NY area that started like 30 years ago. You also "run" through some swampy areas. It's lottery so there is no guarantee I will be able to sign up.
January 13, 2012
5.09 Miles
48:22 Time
9:30 Pace
Its windy out there.
January 14, 2012
8.2 Miles
1:23:23 Time
10:10 Pace
Running the cracked/uneven sidewalks in the dark wasn't much fun. Rolled my ankle like twice. Also why do cars give me the high beam? I can see them coming and I am running on the side of the street.
5.3 Miles
51:29 Time
9:43 Pace
Slower than usual...Alex from the group said I might benefit from doing mid foot striking, as that would help with speed. I am bad with focusing on form.
January 10, 2012
2.66 Miles
22:21 Time
8:22 Pace
Great weather and felt much better today than the last few times I went out.
January 12, 2012
5.09 Miles
47:22 Time
9:18 Pace
I plan on signing up for the Leatherman's Loop 10K trail race lottery...Apparently it is a really well known race in the CT/NY area that started like 30 years ago. You also "run" through some swampy areas. It's lottery so there is no guarantee I will be able to sign up.
January 13, 2012
5.09 Miles
48:22 Time
9:30 Pace
Its windy out there.
January 14, 2012
8.2 Miles
1:23:23 Time
10:10 Pace
Running the cracked/uneven sidewalks in the dark wasn't much fun. Rolled my ankle like twice. Also why do cars give me the high beam? I can see them coming and I am running on the side of the street.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Garam Masala Tofu Scramble Recipe
I love garam marsala and tofu. I also like the smell of anise/fennel which I think I used for the first time. Didn't seem to go together, just seemed like a bunch of a ingredients. Hard to explain. Ok, but I probably wouldn't try this again.
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/garam-masala-tofu-scramble-recipe.html
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/garam-masala-tofu-scramble-recipe.html
Vegan Sweet Potato, Coconut Milk, & Roasted Chili Ravioli
This was more like dumplings. Michelle says I should boil the potatoes for about 30-40 minutes to get them to be creamy. I also need to get a pasta maker thingy so the edges look all pretty. The taste was so so.
http://www.petitekitchenesse.com/2011/12/03/vegan-sweet-potato-coconut-milk-roasted-chili-ravioli/
http://www.petitekitchenesse.com/2011/12/03/vegan-sweet-potato-coconut-milk-roasted-chili-ravioli/
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Runs From January 1-7, 2012, 39.59 Miles
January 1, 2012
3.1 Miles
25:00 Time
8:04 Pace
Noooo.....My 5K progression streak has sadly ended. Splits were 7:24, 8:26 and 8:13. I started too fast. I think I finished 3rd out of about 15-20 people...I held the lead for part of the race! Very unofficial race, I am not sure if the mailbox was the finish or the turn into the beach, but a race is a race. I got my feet wet in the plunge but it was too cold for me to try to dip my head or the rest of my body in. My prior 5K time still stands as my PR.
May 20, 2010 RFR 33:39, 10:50 Pace
August 8, 2010 Sgt Keith A Ferguson 28:00, 9:01 Pace
September 28, 2010 United At the Cove 26:29, 8:29 Pace
January 1, 2011 Pear Tree Plunge 25:54, 8:21 Pace
May 19, 2011 RFR 24:07, 7:46 Pace
January 1, 2012 Pear Tree Plunge 25:00, 8:04 Pace
January 2, 2012
5.34 Miles
52:01 Time
9:44 Pace
I guess its not the end of the world I ran my 5K slow as I recovered in time to run with the running group and the Saucony rep. I tried the Triumph shoes and while they fit snug I liked my New Balances better. I think they were geared for mid foot runners more as well.
January 3, 2012
8.2 Miles
1:28:23 Time
10:47 Pace
Weather.com said it was 25 degrees out and it felt like 13 but I was snug. I am not a fan of Saucony shoes (or any non New Balance) but I like their jackets!
January 5, 2012
6.35 Miles
1:09:36 Time
10:58 Pace
A bit depressing as I saw the site of the recent Stamford fire. I left a small toy in the shrine. I have this route a few times before, its nice, not a lot of traffic and a nice view of the Long Island sound but its kinda of a long boring road.
January 6, 2012
5.09 Miles
50:21 Time
9:54 Pace
Ok pace and it wasn't too cold out but I felt I couldn't breath as well I normally do...not sure why, normally I have that problem only when its really cold.
January 7, 2012
11.51 Miles
2:13:54 Time
11:38 Pace
My heart was not in this run today. I also didn't fuel so that probably made the situation worse. I haven't run 10+ miles in almost a month. On the bright side this puts me close to 40 miles for the week, which is the most since October. Looking forward to yoga Sunday.
3.1 Miles
25:00 Time
8:04 Pace
Noooo.....My 5K progression streak has sadly ended. Splits were 7:24, 8:26 and 8:13. I started too fast. I think I finished 3rd out of about 15-20 people...I held the lead for part of the race! Very unofficial race, I am not sure if the mailbox was the finish or the turn into the beach, but a race is a race. I got my feet wet in the plunge but it was too cold for me to try to dip my head or the rest of my body in. My prior 5K time still stands as my PR.
May 20, 2010 RFR 33:39, 10:50 Pace
August 8, 2010 Sgt Keith A Ferguson 28:00, 9:01 Pace
September 28, 2010 United At the Cove 26:29, 8:29 Pace
January 1, 2011 Pear Tree Plunge 25:54, 8:21 Pace
May 19, 2011 RFR 24:07, 7:46 Pace
January 1, 2012 Pear Tree Plunge 25:00, 8:04 Pace
January 2, 2012
5.34 Miles
52:01 Time
9:44 Pace
I guess its not the end of the world I ran my 5K slow as I recovered in time to run with the running group and the Saucony rep. I tried the Triumph shoes and while they fit snug I liked my New Balances better. I think they were geared for mid foot runners more as well.
January 3, 2012
8.2 Miles
1:28:23 Time
10:47 Pace
Weather.com said it was 25 degrees out and it felt like 13 but I was snug. I am not a fan of Saucony shoes (or any non New Balance) but I like their jackets!
January 5, 2012
6.35 Miles
1:09:36 Time
10:58 Pace
A bit depressing as I saw the site of the recent Stamford fire. I left a small toy in the shrine. I have this route a few times before, its nice, not a lot of traffic and a nice view of the Long Island sound but its kinda of a long boring road.
January 6, 2012
5.09 Miles
50:21 Time
9:54 Pace
Ok pace and it wasn't too cold out but I felt I couldn't breath as well I normally do...not sure why, normally I have that problem only when its really cold.
January 7, 2012
11.51 Miles
2:13:54 Time
11:38 Pace
My heart was not in this run today. I also didn't fuel so that probably made the situation worse. I haven't run 10+ miles in almost a month. On the bright side this puts me close to 40 miles for the week, which is the most since October. Looking forward to yoga Sunday.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Vegan Sweet Potato Millet Pie
This was made to impress Michelle who loves sweet potatoes. Good thing I didn't cook it for her as it came out so so. I couldn't get the potatoes to be creamy as I was worried they would explode in the microwave. The vegetables and millet was ok, but I wouldn't rave about it. I might try using more broth next time, as I seemed to have to add water at times.
Crispy Cajun Tofu Sticks
I had a crappy time with this. I think I needed more spices as when I followed the recipe, and actually added some extra spices, the spices barely covered the tofu. I also didn't think heating the tofu in the oven made the tofu that firm. I kinda prefer a more firm texture.
Spicy Sweet Potato Pasta
I need to start doing my reviews right after I make the recipe as I forgot exactly how this turned out. I think I liked it. I think I used some of the hot sauces I purchased from my recent Canada trip, such as Marie Sharp's Grapefruit Pulp Magno Habanero hot sauce and Stonewall Kitchen's Habanero Magno hot sauce.
http://www.thepreppyvegan.com/2011/10/spicy-sweet-potato-pasta.html
http://www.thepreppyvegan.com/2011/10/spicy-sweet-potato-pasta.html
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