I went out for a 4-mile run this morning, which probably could've qualified as an adventure race. In my first mile, I practically skated on the Greenbelt. Miles two and three were pretty clear (may have had something to do with running down the middle of Cottage Rd and Preble St), but as I headed toward Willard Beach to turn onto the Spring Point path, I ran into a huge snowbank. Now mind you, I had zero motivation to run the last few weeks of December (while eating everything under the sun) and could easily have turned around at this point. This morning, I scaled the snowbank and headed toward the beach only to discover that the city hasn't plowed the Spring Point path. So I walked on snow that was level with the benches until I came out next to the cafeteria, took one look at the ice on the rest of the path and headed back toward the SMCC gym. Again, a week ago I would've called it good and headed to my car a half-mile short of my goal, but today I found an impromptu half-mile loop and put that run in the bank :) This half marathon might actually happen!
I spent the afternoon cooking since it dawned on me that I had nothing prepped beyond lunch today. First time trying the meatballs - after I had already blended all of the ingredients, I saw the instruction that the artichoke should be in bite-sized pieces. Oops! They were still good, especially w homemade pasta sauce, but would definitely be better if you could really taste the artichoke. Next time! I also randomly saw this recipe for broiled eggplant today and figured I'd give it a shot. OMG!!! Delicious! I love eggplant, but rarely cook it because it's such a pain in the rear. This recipe was quick, easy and a definite keeper.
http://fastpaleo.com/spinach-artichoke-meatballs/
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cooking-live/steak-pizzaiola-recipe/index.html
http://www.prouditaliancook.com/2012/01/faux-spaghetti.html?m=1
http://nomnompaleo.com/post/4739682522/broiled-zucchini-or-eggplant
Pre-Run: Pecan Butter
Breakfast: Paleo Shrimp & Grits, Spinach Salad w Grapefruit
Lunch: Leftover Fish Stew, 2 Clementines
Snack: Macadamia Nuts
Dinner: Spinach & Artichoke Meatballs w Pasta Sauce over Zucchini Pasta, Broiled Eggplant
160 oz of water
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