Wednesday, August 1, 2012

#TrainingTruths: Workouts & Cream Cheese Pastry

 
It is hard to maintain a regular schedule during the summer. Every day is different. Sometimes we are traveling. For the most part I have been able to maintain my training for the half marathon coming up in a couple of weeks, but my diet has been all over the place. 

WORKOUTS:


#TrainingTruth: Compression gear is a life saver.


As I have upped my mileage on the long runs, my legs have been feeling the effects. Tight hips and glutes, sore calf muscles, and achey shins. Following my long runs, I have been sporting compression socks and compression shorts. These things really do work. I use Zensah socks most of the time, but I also have CEP and Feetures. My compression shorts are from Aspaeris and although they work, I'm not a fan of the dual layers anymore.



#TrainingTruth: I still look forward to every run.


Running is my passion. I know from experience that sometimes, after doing something repeatedly for days, months, years, the excitement can wear off. Running continues to be something that I look forward to. It doesn't matter what kind of run I'm doing; long, short, road, trail, treadmill, alone, or with a partner/group I'm always happy to get out there. 


FOOD:


#TrainingTruth: It is really hard not to over-indulge during the summer.


This past week, I made one big dinner for the family. Then everyone's schedules had them scattered every direction and rarely did we have more than two people home for dinner at the same time. Then we went to Newport for the weekend adding to the challenge of eating healthy. Thursday, we're having a Reach the Beach team meeting and I'm bringing dessert. 


If you've never made this and decide to try it, DO NOT HATE ME. It's THAT GOOD!




I got this recipe from a former co-worker in Ohio (I think she got it from someone at her church). 





Don't forget to check out other great recipes at the WIAW link up at Peas & Crayons.



#TrainingTruths is not just about me. We all like to see what everyone else is doing and use that information to asses ourselves. It's not judgement. It's a way to share and learn and make changes when necessary.

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I look forward to reading your #TrainingTruths!









8 comments:

  1. Cream cheese pastry, sounds interesting, might have to give it a try soon ;-)

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    1. Just remember to serve it cold...it's the best that way!

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  2. I'm pinning that pastry now! Yummy!!!

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  3. I always start getting sore too when I up my mileage. I might check out the compression gear. Thanks for the reminder.

    Barbara
    My Running Shortz

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    1. It has made a huge difference in my recovery!

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