Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all  my Canadian readers!
Yesterday I went to work with my hubby and ran home.  It ended up being a 14.58K run in 1hour and 54mins.  Today I went to the gym and spent some time on the bike and elliptical while reading Mile Markers.  I only completed about 1.5miles in total, but it was still some cross training!   Here is my schedule for this week:

Monday: Rest Day  Cross Train!

Tuesday: 6K Run

Wednesday: Rest Day

Thursday: 6K Run

Friday: Rest Day

Saturday: 5K Pack Run

Sunday: 10 Pinery Road Race

Cross Train

I was suppose to run tonight, but it was still 35 degrees out when I got home from work.  I decided to push my run to tomorrow night instead and go to Body Step at Goodlife.  I have not been to Body Step in a while but I seemed to remember to steps pretty well.

Cross Train

I was off work today due to the Canada Day holiday.  I went to the gym for some cross training.  I did 2.44miles on the elliptical.  I also visited my friend who happens to be a hairdresser and got my hair cut and highlighted in her kitchen.  I am currently cooking a Mac and Cheese Casserole. Hopefully it turns out alright!  Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons of butter

2 cups of elbow noodles

1 can of evaporated milk

1 egg

1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

3 cups of shredded cheese

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Spray cooking dish with non stick cooking spray and set aside.

Bring pot of water to a boil; add salt and macaroni.

Cook until al dente.

Drain and return to pot.

Add butter and toss until pasta is coated and butter has melted.

Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, skim milk and egg.  

Add garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste; set aside.  

Place 1/3 of macaroni in an even layer in the bottom of prepared baking dish; cover evenly with 1/3 cheese.

Repeat with remaining macaroni and cheese mixture.

Pour milk mixture evenly over contents of baking dish.

Bake until top layer is lightly browned, 35-45mins.

Let stand for 10-25mins before serving.

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Cross Train

Tonight I went to the gym and did 1/2 an hour on the elliptical.  I am off to a good start for the week!
I forgot to put up my schedule for this week so here it is:

Monday: Cross Train

Tuesday: 6K Run

Wednesday: Rest Day

Thursday: 7K Run

Friday: Rest Day

Saturday: 4K Pack Run

Sunday: Safe Harbour 5K Run

Cross Train

Today I went to the gym for the first time since March.  I did 1/2 an hour on the elliptical.  Today was the first time I felt I could breathe long enough without having a coughing fit in a week.  Oh and did I mention that I had jury duty today and was not picked!  I have been worried for a month that I was going to get picked to serve on a jury for a trial.  This is my schedule for this week:

Monday: Cross Train

Tuesday: 7K Run

Wednesday: Rest Day

Thursday: 10K Run with the Running Group

Friday: Rest Day

Saturday: 6K Pack Run

Sunday: 14K Run with the Running Group or on my own

Cross Train #7

Today I did 2miles on the elliptical.  It was just a short cross training session as I needed to go grocery shopping and still make it home in time to watch Anderson Cooper.  I think I finished Christmas shopping today, but I still have to go out to Walmart yet again tonight as the grocery store did not have the Christmas cookies I wanted to get my associates.

Cross Train and No Bake Energy Bites

Today I completed 2.1miles on the elliptical.  I am glad to start the week off with my cross training which I usually talk myself out of.
Yesterday I made some No Bake Energy Bites from a recipe I found on Smashed Peas and Carrots.

Recipe:
1 cup of oatmeal
1/2 cup of peanut butter
1/3 cup of honey
1/2 cup of ground flaxseed
1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips
1 tsp of vanilla
Mix everything above in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated.  Let chill in the refrigerator for 1/2 and hour.  Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy!  Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Cross Train and Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Today I did 2.2miles on the elliptical .  I haven't had a cross training day in quite sometime so I am pretty impressed with myself that I made it to the gym after work.  Last night I made some Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies.  The recipe was from Run Eat Play.
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – Makes approx. 48 cookies
Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, margarine, brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the oats and chocolate chips until just combined. 

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookies sheets. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until light brown. Cool five minutes before moving to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

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10 Followers!

Today was a cross training day and I completed 2miles on the elliptical.  Tonight was my second night in the gym in a row!  Also, sometime last night I hit 10 followers! 

Thank you to all those who follow my blog.  It makes me feel sooo special!