Hello!
Thank you to everyone who wished me well yesterday 🙂 much appreciated! I woke up today feeling a lot better – though my head is still thumping!? I’ve been drinking my own weight (and plus some) in water, but it doesn’t seem to be helping 😦 I didn’t run today though….I’ll get onto that later.
Anyway! I’ll make this post very photo heavy cos..well, why not!? I seem to have eaten loads the past 2days, which is odd considering I have zero appetite! Nothing whatsoever 😦
Wednesday:
A serving of Grape Nuts and 2 tsps wheat germ before a 4mile run <- yeah, that wasn’t a fun run! I went slow (I did it in about 38mins) cos my head was thumping away with literally every step! When I got to two miles, I totally regretted going out :s soo I was super relieved to turn around at that point!
Breakfast = the smoothie from Tuesday:
- galia melon
- strawberries
- xanthan gum
- blackberries (only about 5 – the colour they give out is incredible!)
- papaya
- 1/2 c. coconut milk
Topped with cereal:
On the side, for added carb + protein – 1/2 c. soya yogurt with 1/2 c. cereal:
Blackberries were picked in the morning (I’m proud of my stash :p):
And then….
Lunch! = 1/2 c. oats cooked with 1/2 c. milk/1/2c. water, cooked squash, cinnamon, mixed spice, vanilla essence, salt and agave nectar, and a side of melon:
And the best bit? Peanut butter/soy sauce coated and roasted parsnip fries :D:
AMAZING lunch!
In the afternoon, I felt pretty crummy. When I’ve felt bad before (achey, stiff, tired etc), a walk has always ALWAYS helped me, so that’s what I did. Bad move!! I felt 10 x worse after it…lesson learnt!
When I got back, I felt so lethargic and achey and crap, that I thought a carby snack might help:
Toast, yogurt, 1/2 a banana. Delish! I also had 1/2 a cup of milky coffee my mum made, which lifted me up for 10mins 🙂 aka, enough time to pump out that post yesterday!
Dinner = marinated tofu (maple syrup, hoi sin sauce, cinnamon, stock, soy sauce, smoked garlic):
Fried til crispy, and served with kabocha, parsnip, broccoli (oh the IRON!! I sure needed it!), and a mix of spelt/barley/rice and durum wheat:
Fantastiqueeeee!! The tofu was super super good. Crispy always wins!
Dessert was 2 squares of super dark chocolate, and a yogurt 🙂
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Thursday
I did wake up feeling better today, though not 100%. I had a 9mile run on the cards….BUT I also have a very very important 18miler this weekend. After how I felt going for a walk yesterday, I decided to veto the run. I had to think of the future!! If I’d done 9miles and broken myself, I prrrrobably wouldn’t be on for the 18miles. Far far better to miss a 9miler (however bad I felt about it) than to miss the most important long run yet. Besides, I was trying really really hard to listen to my body. My head still had the occasional thump going on, and my legs felt tired. 9 miles is no easy feat….so the decision was made. I’m super glad I did decide to veto it – my head has been thumping like the clappers again today at various times!!
I’ve now got another tricky situation on my hands though…I’ll ask at the end of the post 🙂 First, breakfast! 2 tsps wheat germ, plus a cereal/yogurt mess, with an apple:
Lunch was light, purely cos I just did not want to eat!! These past few days, if I had listened to hunger cues, I’d be yet to eat anything :s not good! So I decided a delicious nutrient packed lunch was needed – spring greens (more IRON!) stir fried with soy sauce and smoked garlic, served with roasted red pepper, turnip, parsnip and celeriac:
As well as 2 pieces of toast with hummus:
Wonderful! A mini dessert was some left over roasted squash in the remains of a yogurt pot:
SUCH a good combination! Yogurt goes with everything 😀
I rode in the afternoon too, after much debate – it was POURING with rain! But, Chika needed the work and I wasn’t quite dying, so I decided to brave it. Check out how wet….
….ugh! Of course, just 5mins after I finished, the rain stopped. Bah! At least Chika was good 🙂
I snacked on some unpictured beetroot crisps and a fresh fig in the afternoon (I felt I needed the calories), and now, I have to think of something for dinner :s Would it be wrong to just have comfort food yet again!!??
Question: My marathon plan tomorrow calls for a 5mile run. Today was meant to be a 9mile run. If I feel fine, should I do the 5 or the 9? And if I don’t feel quuuite 100%, should I still run anyway? I’m really worried about missing too many days <- those miles are there for a reason!
Any advice appreciated 😀
Glad to hear your feeling a bit better 🙂
I totally agree yoghurt goes with everything! My fave thing at the moment is sweet potato mixed with yoghurt and chocolate protein powder! The look on my mums face when i eat it is priceless 😉
If I were you I would stick to a 5miler tomorrow if your feeling up to it. That way when you 18miler comes around your legs will be feeling fresh and fantastic, especially since its not to long away. I’m sure you’ll know the right thing to do though.
oh wow, that sounds like an amazing combination!! Good advice 🙂
I love all your pics of food. Looks delicious. I agree with the above poster and think you should stick with the 5 miles.
It was all delicious 😀
I’d stick to the 5 miler. A training plan is never set in stone. You’ve been working hard and getting your miles in, missing one mid-distance run isn’t a huge deal. It’s important to listen to your body, as you seem to be doing 🙂
Feel better!
Well said!
Glad you’re better.
If you feel up to running tomorrow I would stick with the shorter distance. You haven’t been well and a nice 5 miler might be good to ease yourself back into it, rather than jumping to 9 miles. Even if you feel fine tomorrow your body is most likely still recovering so I say it’s probably best not to expect too much of it. I’d just do a slow, easy 5 miles.
Equally well said 🙂
I’m glad you are feeling better! The running advice – may better doing the shorter distance rather than the longer one? Not that I run, so not sure how helpful that is.
Your smoothie looks amazing – love the colour. Love the parsnips as well. 😛
Hope you have a great evening!
I couldn’t believe how purple it came out! Blackberries sure do have quite a kick :p
Can tell you feel better now!! Look at that foooood with passion!!! Haha : )
Want everything on this post!!
Hope you keep feeling groovy girl!!
Haha thank you 🙂
Another vote for the 5 miler here.
🙂
I think if you go out and you feel good, do the 5 miles. Don’t push yourself too much 🙂
Just a question about tofu, even though it’s crispy on the outside, is it still chewy on the inside?
xxx
It was yes 🙂 Well, crispy outside, soft inside 😀
Yeah, I’d definitely stick with the lower mileage– the more you push yourself, the worse it could get, you know? Best to fully recover– you don’t want to push yourself too quickly and then end up out of commission for a few weeks (or longer!)
Mmm those squashy oats sound good! I’ll have to try that. And yay for you for listening to your body! You’ll be thankful in the long run! (excuse my pun =P)
Haha! I love puns 😀
Wow I never thought of yogurt and sqaush! But seriously, why not? I mean people eat Tzatziki and that’s made of yogurt and CUCUMBERS 😛
I think you should stick with the 5 miles like everyone is saying. Best of luck !
Can’t wait to hear how the 18 miles goes!
I’m not sure eating all that iron is too great for you because not only does your body use that iron, but viruses feed on iron to get stronger too. Eating too much iron might actually be strengthening the very viruses that you’re trying to combat. Try to support your immune system with some green tea!
Good point..but at the same time, I haven’t had much iron recently, and lack of it makes you feel lethargic, which I have been feeling. It’s like a Catch 22! I wasn’t ODing on the iron, so I think I’ll be OK 🙂 Interesting point though!
I’ve never heard of a galia melon before.
If it were me, I’d start out with the 5 and see how you feel ONLY after that. If you do 5 and still feel like you could do another 4, then do it. Or even go in 1 mile increments. After 5 miles, do 6. Still feel okay? Do 7. Etc. etc.
Get better NOW! 🙂
I shall take your order on board 😀
Very glad you’re feeling at least a little better 🙂 Hope you feel 100% tomorrow!!
That tofu looks delicious. I am still scared to tackle it, but you made me want to!!
Ugh – I hate riding in the rain I sort of admire you for how often you do it!
Well..Chika is a lard, and laminitis season is upon us again :s better to be safe than sorry!!
I would definitely stick to the 5miler, sounds like you’ve really had a tough past few days, you don’t want to push your body too fast! I think it would help you with your 18miler 🙂
Your marinated tofu looks and sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it.
About the run–I am no expert myself, but I’d probably do the 5 miler. Better safe than sorry! (Or better taking it easy than pushing too hard and regretting it!)
Hope you are feeling a bit better tomorrow – although im not a runner i would probably stick with the shorter 5 miles and see how you feel.
I too love greek yogurt – it tastes great with just about anything!!!!! Yummy toast with hummus – hummus makes everything taste better!!
Have a great night!!!
Tough question.. I would put in my two cents but I don’t want to steer you wrong!
Glad you are feeling a bit better and GO YOU for listening to your body.. OH so hard to do!
That is tough. But what i have learned in the past is right after you have been feeling rough for a few days, even if you feel totally fine the following day, take it easy on yourself. Your legs will thank you later and it is always better than injuring yourself or running yourself down any further (advice from experience). Enjoy whatever distance you chose, and be happy you are able to run at all 😀
Verrry good advice 🙂
Hey Freya,
Oh I’m so sorry you are you feeling poorly the past few days! I don’t know about down south but it has horrible horrible weather up here!
When I feel rubbbishy before I run, I just put on my trainers and see how I feel. You obviously know your body very well and if you do a mile and your feel really ill then you stop, but if your feeling really good just keep going!
Hope it goes okay and you feel much better very soon!
xx
Thank you hun 🙂
I’m glad you’re feeling better and I DO think it was very wise to take a break from running while you’re not in top shape…. While I would say at this point that it would probably be better to run the 5 miles – because you REALLY don’t wanna push yourself over the edge and ruin yourself for the weekend! – I also say that if you are feeling a whole lot better by tomorrow morning and feel so inspired, then go ahead for the 9. Just be careful and very conscientious 🙂 Good luck tomorrow!!
My rule of thumb is that if the sickness is below your neck (i.e. not just a sore throat and stuffed nose or headache) don’t workout. Right now I have a sore throat so I’m just doing easy runs. Feel better!
Oooh a purple breakfast! Love it!
Sorry, I dont know much about running! All I can comment on is the food 🙂 hehe.
Heidi xo