Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry with Chili and Mint

This was didn't do it for me.  The jalapenos are ok but I seem to like spices better than peppers.  Decent I suppose, it was a nice light meal.

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/thaifoodrecipes/r/tofuchilimint.htm

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Runs from February 19-25, 2012, 0 Miles

February 19, 2012

LuluLemon Yoga
What new shoes should I get? After Yoga, I went to the running store to try on the New Balance 1080s (new version) but liked the 880s more. The store owner/friend said I pronated with them and it looked like it might cause stress...I also liked the Nike Lunar Eclipse (I think) but they are more stability. I didn't like them as much but he says I have much better form with them.

February 20, 2012

LA Fitness Yoga
I am not sure if I am good at yoga, but I do get some satisfaction when I see people less flexible than me.

February 22, 2012

LA Fitness Yoga
From Wednesday-My ankle was a little sore and I think the class helped.

February 24, 2012

LA Fitness Yoga
I think I am going to start running Sunday.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Spicy Peanut Tofu and Spinach Stir Fry

Another great dish. For the hot chili garlic sauce, I used red chili chutney I got from Patel Brothers which had an amazing kick. The sauce was great as well, and I love my spinach and tofu.



Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

A+ Spices galore-cumin, cayenne, garam marsala and curry! The potatoes went well with the chickpeas and coconut milk as well. Would try again.



Sunday, February 19, 2012

Runs from February 12-18, 2012, 0 Miles

February 12, 2012

LuluLemon Yoga
I'd love to do crow pose someday.

February 15, 2012

LA Fitness Yoga
New instructor today for this class...nice and relaxing as always.
        
February 17, 2012

LA Fitness Yoga
I think I need to focus on the floor because I don't like making awkward eye contact with random people.

Runs from February 5-11, 2012, 5.09 Miles

February 6, 2012

5.09 Miles
47:45 Time
9:23 Pace

I skipped the Greenwich Running Company run and went on my own. Good pace, enjoyed it, but I still think I will take like a week or so off. This will probably break my current record of 5 days of no running, which I set after my first marathon.

February 8, 2012

LA Fitness Yoga
60 minute yoga class and about 15 minutes of weights before class. I don't usually post non running things, but since I am not running I might as well...True story, on Craigslist there was a missed connection post about a guy who often does yoga at LA, though it wasn't me as she also said he had a "Beiber" haircut.
        
February 10, 2012

LA Fitness Yoga
I did whatever style yoga that was taught in the class...Namaste.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Runs from January 29-February 4, 2012, 35.87 Miles

January 30, 2012

5.3 Miles
54:15 Time
10:14 Pace

A lifelong (or half lifelong runner, he started early teens and is now mid 20s) urged me to take a break from running, maybe 1-2 weeks and then try to get back into it. I told him I wanted do the Valentines Day race and then I'd take some time off. He    also said I should read Spark by John Rate, MD, about exercise and your brain.

February 1, 2012

8.2 Miles
1:21:56 Time
10:00 Pace

On Facebook someone wrote to me "Hey Aron, How's it going? I haven't seen you in forever (unless you count when I drive by while you are running!)"... I guess everyone sees me running, I hope I don't look too bad.  One of my better times for this route, but I still think I will take a week or so off next week.

February 2, 2012

8.2 Miles
1:17:16 Time
9:25 Pace

Woohoo, why can't I run this well more often?  My fastest pace for a run 8-8.99 miles by 30 seconds.  I have only been able to say that (for any distance) 3 times in like the last 5 months.




















February 3, 2012

2.66 Miles
23:45 Time
8:56 Pace

My short route but I wasn't trying to push it.

February 4, 2012

11.51 Miles
2:11:33 Time
11:26 Pace

Not as bad as I thought it would be.  I haven't done many long runs since NYC and when I hit the hill at mile 5, I did a lot of walking (12:33 pace), though I was able to speed up.  Stopped at two convenience stores (water/Gatorade and is included in the time) and used a gel and a Gatorade prime for fuel.  Second highest weekly mileage since October.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Chickpea and Corn Chili

One of the better recipes I have done.  I'd give it an A-/A.  Not super spicy but lots of flavor and easy to make.  I washed it down with a random smoothie.



















http://happyherbivore.com/recipe/chickpea-and-corn-chili/