Happy Sunday! I decided to switch things up this week on the blog. From now on, I will be doing a Sunday wrap-up post where I share more about what happened this week as far as training, meal planning and new fashion finds. I think that this will be a better approach, as it will keep the content new from week to week, rather than just linking everything from Instagram. I hope you enjoy the post!
This was week four in our 5k training and things have gone well. We have had warmer weather making it possible to break out the strollers. Unfortunately, along with the nice warmer weather of spring, we have also been hit with spring allergies. After checking the weather forecast’s pollen count, it seems that that our whole family is allergic to or at least sensitive to tree pollen. The wind this week certainly hasn’t helped any either. Anyone else dealing with spring allergies? I’m hoping I won’t have to put the kids on allergy medicine but we will have to see how it goes. Poor things are so stuffed up.
I tried a new recipe for energy bites, which I use as my pre-workout snacks to fuel my runs. I have found that they are the perfect amount of nutrition for me before my morning runs. My stomach can be really sensitive, even more so in the morning. And if you are a runner, you understand that you want to minimize GI (gastrointestinal) issues as much as possible. Mid-run bathroom breaks are not convenient or timely. I don’t like to eat a lot before I run but I also do not run well on an empty stomach. Fasted cardio is not for me. In every recipe of energy bites/balls I make, I try to keep a good balance of protein, fat and carbs as well as keeping the dietary fiber content fairly low. When my runs get longer, I will probably start increasing the carb ratio as I will be burning more calories on each run. You can find one of my energy bite recipes here. I will be sharing more in the weeks to come.
If you follow me on IG you know that I spend most of my time in running clothes, even when I’m not running. Don’t get me wrong, I do love a good pair of jeans and a t-shirt but I feel most comfortable and like myself in a pair of high-waisted running tights and an athletic style shirt or hoodie. I was super excited when I found that C-9 by Champion at Target is carrying some new athlesiure hoodies in bright colors for spring that are so soft and comfortable. There is just something about a bright colored hoodie that makes me smile. Make sure to check them out if you are looking for pieces to transition into the slightly warmer temps of spring. Have a wonderful Sunday. I’ll be back Tuesday with Black Bean & Butternut Squash Soup!
Hoodie: C-9 by Champion Fleece Sweatshirt Full Zip-up
Hat: Nike Legacy Golf Hat
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