Hello!
I ran 15miles today π Buuuut as usual, Iβll do a quick foodie run through of Satdee first π
An Epic Plum Monster (with added kale) was my breakfast of choice:
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1/2 c. yogurt
- 1 tbsp flaxseed
- vanilla extract
- 1c. cereal
- 1 biiiig banana
- lots of plums
- a handful of kale
We have trees β literally β collapsing under the weight of all the plums currently growing, so I kiiinda needed to eat some!
It was luv-leh!
Post breakfast, I had a faaaabulous lesson on Chika! She came out with her I-want-to-be-a-silly/spooky-and-lazy-horse hat on, but with a tremendous amount of skill and knowledge (blatantly :p), we turned that energy into good, powerful, fancy dressage horse energy!! She finished sweaty and with a very pleased rider π
Oh! I also picked up a squash at the store before my ride:
I think it wins the award for Prettiest Mystery Variety of Squash Ever??
Lunch was an awesome veggie/tofu sandwich. I marinated a few small slices of tofu in soy sauce, hoi sin, agave nectar, Japanese rice vinegar, smoked garlic and salt and pepper:
Then it was time to do some layering! Squash:
Panfried tofu, with a side of burnt crispyness:
Roast beets:
The lid!
Waitrose own-brand organic wholemeal bread <- preeeetty much (bar maybe one or two others) the only loaf of pre-sliced/mass produced bread Iβve EVER come across that has real ingredients β ie no glucose or random E-numbers. And cos itβs own-brand, itβs super super cheap! My heart flutters at the thought.
On the side, I had the rest of the beets and squash as well as a few chunks of parsnip and celeriac:
Annnnd as a final side, some stir fried kale and mushroom (done in apple cider vinegar and maple syrup):
All in all a simply DIVINE meal!
I had a little afternoon snack, of a small slice of that weird carrot/raisin sprouted bread from the other day:
And then it was time for dinner in front of X Factor π From now until Christmas, I shall never leave my house on a Saturday or a Sunday night! X Factor is TOO important π
I made myself a portion of kabocha squash OIAJ –
- 1/2 c. oats
- 1/2c. milk
- 1/2 c. water
- salt
- a bit of cooked kabocha
- splash of maple syrup
- a bit extra PB
- A jar π
And on the side β yep, more roasted veggies! With yet more tofu :p
What can I say, Iβm on a tofu kickβ¦..!! It was all sooo good π
After dinner, I forced down a chocolate chip Clif bar for some extra carbs.
I felt somewhat overfull and sck after that…but I think the extra 44g of carb did me good!!
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FIFTEEN MILES! Meep, such a long way..but I did it!! I decided to be different today β in the actual marathon, thereβs gonna be a big delay between getting up and starting the marathon. On my half marathon last week, I didnβt eat right cos I was unprepared for the time lapse between getting up and starting running (I normally am out the door 45mins after getting up). Soooo today, I was up at 7am, but I left it over 2hrs before I left.
As soon as I got up, I had 2tsps wheatgerm, and 2 pieces of toast, with half a banana and 4 types of nut butter:
SO darn delicious. And eaten whilst feeling (very) nervous and watching The Office (American version <- love that show!).
Before I left, I had a tiiiiny slice of that sprouty bread, and then I was off!
I started with a 6mile route that took me back home, where I drank a heck of a lot of Lucozade Sport, and one of my date/oat/carrot bars I made the other day. OHEMGEE!!! It was SO good! Not wanting to blow my own trumpet here..but heck, it tasted like sweet delicious cake! The best thing Iβve ever made, IMHO! Iβll make a recipe page for them π
I then did another 5mile loop, back home, saw my mum (who was waiting at the end of the drive for me, sitting in a chair with the dog alseep on her lap, reading a book!) where I topped up my water, had the rest of the Lucozade Sport, and 2/3rds of the other of the homemade bars (I gave my mum a chunk of it).
The last 4mile loop was pretty crappy β I was fine up til 13miles (half marathon time β 1hr54! 4mins off last weekβs time!!), but then my chest started to get tight. I actually think itβs mild asthma (my mum, sister, aunt and my great aunt all have/had it), so next week (16miles) my mum is going to lend me her inhaler. Fingers crossed it helps, cos I actually cried about 3 times in the last 2miles!!! It was a relief to finish β though I think I could have definitely kept going!
Splits:
1 β 8.26
2 β 8.42
3 β 8.35
4 β 8.08 (!)
5 β 9.12
6 β 8.32
7 β 8.44
8 β 8.58
9 β 8.59
10 β 8.53
11 β 8.43
12 β 8.44
13 β 8.52
14 β 9.15
15 β 9.12
= 2hr12
Average mile β 8.48 π And, that was using the walk/run method! It works for me, for sure. I also stopped a few times for about 10secs to stretch, which doesnβt show in the splits.
When I finished, I kept on walking for 20mins or so, got inside, jumped in the shower, and eventually forced down ( I was NOT hungry) an Epic Kale/pear/plum Green Monster:
I went back for added cereal π
I felt pretty sick after that actually β my appetite just goes after a long run! But regardless, my mum and I took Poppy out for a half hour, then spent the afternoon watching Burghley Horse Trials on TV π (I wanted William Fox-Pitt or Mary King to win <- we have friends who are verry good friends with William, and his ex-top horse is related to my auntβs horse :P)
At about 4.45, I had a snack β cereal and yogurt, and an unpictured apple:
And now Iβm going to go and wash my hair and then create a delicious dinner for myself!
Good night π
Ps β Iβm (hopefully) going to London on Wednesday! New running trainers and Whole Foods are calling my nameβ¦.! Anyone else in Londres Town?
Great job on the 15 miles, I like the way that veggie sandwich looks.
Both things were really good π
Congrats on the 15 miles!
The squash looks really pretty, and the sandwich sounds interesting.
Hope you have a great evening! π
8:08?! And avg. 8:48?! Dang – you really fly! You don’t need new shoes because I think you’ve got wings π haha – really, though – glad you had a great run. And I believe you that those date/oat/carrot bars are awesome – I a eagerly awaiting the recipe page for them π
Awww, Chika mare sounds like she was a star yesterday! You should have your momma take a vid of you guys sometime. It’ll be like seeing legends in motion :]
Have a good night, lady!
Legends eh!!? High praise indeed!! LOL my mum is hopeless with my camera…she finds it hard to follow us on the screen, so we get a lot of Chika-butt shots :p one day I’ll teach her!
Good work on the mileage!! You’re a super star!!! And I’ve been LOVING your thick veggie sandwiches lately!
Great job on the run, and also having routine similar to a race day- its good to know what works and what doesnt before your race. Good stuff on the walk/run method too- you are so speedy even with the walking π
And am looking forward to your energy bar recipe- looks delicious!
I can’t wait to make them again, cos they were so tasty!!
the run was brill well done! the sandwich at the start of the post looks lovely!!
Nice work with your run! Congrats!
Kensington wholefoods = the sex
Would love to meet up if i wasnt working :(.
Tell the hot bar at wholefoods from me that hes still my no. 1!
Rosa X
Haha!! I’ll make a point of doing so π
Awesome 15 miles, girl! You’re a huge inspiration to me, I hope to run that distance one day π Haha who would ever think to enjoy 4 different nut butters all at once? You’re wise beyond your years! Sounds soooo good!
PS: I want to eat tofu n roasted veg for the rest of my days thx to you! Veggie queen, much?
Haha, I’m SO glad I got you addicited!!! :p
And thankyou, that’s so sweet to say!!
Just got caught up on your last two posts…you’ve been a busy girl lately!! Both your 10 miler and 15 miler sound like they went great, and the wedding looks like so much fun!! I’m going to try the run/walk method when I start having longer runs. I’ve always felt like a bit of a failure by walking too, but it sounds like it works!! I hope you’ve enjoyed your weekend!!
I think you should give it a go for sure – I mean, it’s like 1minute walking out of every mile, and you don’t mope long, it’s a proper speed walk; which in itself is exercise! Plus I think the mental benefits are good π they help a lot!
great job! you continue to inspire me!!!!!!! and your food-age looks superb…as usual:-) xoxoxo
So jealous of you going to London! i LOOOOVE London!
Go you on the 15 miles! You rock girly.. that’s no joke!
holy crap you are so fast! proud of you π the wedding pictures are gorgeous!!! and you make the BEST lookin food, seriously, you could write your own food mag! you rock
Ohmygawsh, I would love my own food mag…meep.
Congrats on the 15 miles!! And I love your sandwich- so creative π
Have fun in London! *Jealoussss*
What a very cool, abstract squash π
And congratulations on a great run! Not every mile will be easy, but what matters is how you feel overall. I am happy to hear that the new method is working well!
‘abstract’ – I like that wa of describing it!
Congrats on your run! I think it is great that you loop back home during your long runs. I might try doing that on my 18 miler on Thursday. I’m always scared that if I loop back home, I’ll end my run though! It would be nice not to carry water and fuel for the run, though!
Itkinda makes it mentall easier to loop back, cos then you think ‘I’m only doing a 5mile loop’, instead of an 18mile loop!
SO jealous of excess plums on trees! I wish I had your problem! I have no fruit trees of any kind π¦
Wow Freya! Congrats on 15!! I lose my appetite after running too but I know if I don’t fill up, I will be even MORE ravenous later. Your GMs always make me so happy because of the DATES on top π
Dates = best food on earth!
Hi Freya!
I’ve not commented on your blog before but I read it every day π
I just had to leave a comment today when I saw your wonderful dispaly of nut butter! Where on earth do you go to buy your Peanut Butter & Co jars??? I’ve only ever seen one type (the regular PB jar- sad times) in Tescos, and I’m dying to try the Cinnamon Raisin variety!
I, like yourself, am also a Brit chick (from down South) so I’d be ever so grateful for a heads up on where I can purchase these lovely-looking-goodies!
Hello! Thanks for the comment :0 I’m sorry to disapoint..but they are from the USA! When I went to Chicago a few weeks back I picked them up π¦ BUT in Whole Foods in London, you can get the chocolate PB & co PB π
Thanks very much for your reply on my comment! I did suspect that you might have picked them up in Chicago (looks like you had such an amazing time- just a little bit jealous)! I’ll keep my eyes peeled when I’m next in Londres!
p.s. I love it when you throw German phrases into your blog! I studied German at uni and it makes me giggle every time you do it! β€
Marijke,
you can get PB and Co, crunchy, smoothe, dark chocolate dreams and vanilla heaven ( which is white cholcolate wonderful for the uk) In Kensington Wholefoods, I have been able to get the crunchy and smoothe editions in the BIG Tesco’s before though.
Unfortunetly I have only been able to get the others on trips to the states. TBH having tried all the flavours, the ones availiable in the UK are imo the best of PB and Co.
Rosa X
Thanks Rosa! Unfortunately there are no Wholefoods stores where I live (Southampton), so I’ll have to wait until my next trip to the capital! π
oh no! thats rubbish, your going to appreciate it that much more though π
Oh yes – what Rosa said!
Though I do disagree with her…the cinnamon/raisin is AMAZE!
Well done on the 15 miles!
Is X factor on on Sundays too????
J x
Nooo not til the live shows π
Ooo that squash is so cool & colorful–and I bet delish as well π
I love how you have your giant PB collection–all from Chicago, am I right!? π
You are :p apart from the maple one, which was sent to me by Gabriela π (Une Vie Sain)
Well done! You are a running machiiiine. π That is so great the run/walk method is working so well for you.
Love the quad-nutbutter toasts! Which kind’s your fave?
Cinnamon and raisin!!
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