Marvelous Monday
August 20th, 2012 | Author: Alysha
Happy Marvelous Monday! Today is especially marvelous because I had a marvelous weekend.
Pre-run, I fueled up with some whole-wheat zucchini banana bread and homemade lemon curd, a diced peach and some coffee.
I waited about an hour and a half after eating to run and then downed a half package of Powerbar Energy Blasts during the run. All in all, a great run. I’m really curious what my running readers eat before a long run. Feel free to leave a comment!
Afterwards, I had a 60 minute massage in Wauwatosa. I absolutely loved my massage therapist. She was so nice and even gave me back exercises to work on (in addition to kneading a knot out of my quad for 15 minutes – thank god for her!). I just booked another appointment for after the Fox Cities Half Marathon. What’s even better is that she gave me the groupon deal for my next visit so I’m only paying $30 for a 60-minute deep tissue massage. Woo hoo!
After the massage Brenton and I headed to the West Allis farmers market and then Milwaukee Irish Fest. Needless to say, we were pooped.
On Sunday, I had a great time brunching with the ladies at Karis’ house.
Karis put on quite the spread. We enjoyed a Greek yogurt bar with vanilla Chobani yogurt, a vegetable frittata, cinnamon-sugar doughnuts (which now really make me want a doughnut pan), fried potatoes and cantaloupe. You can check out links to Karis’ recipes on her blog.
Obviously I couldn’t wait to dig into my yogurt parfait.
By the way, I am super jealous of Karis’ container garden. I’ve killed herbs the three times I’ve tried to grow them, and hers are perfect.
In addition, I also finished Emily Giffin’s “Where We Belong.” Like all of her other books, I loved this one too. It’s about an 18-year-old girl who gives her child up for adoption only to have her daughter find her 18 years later. I’ve heard rumors that there will be a sequel and a movie. If this does hit the big screen, I totally see Kate Middleton playing Marian. Maybe she should consider a career in acting….
Although I had a great weekend packed with tons of fun things (and work things), I think sometimes I need to slow down more and really live in the moment (instead of jumping from one thing to the next). Do you have any tips for living in the moment? What are you grateful for today?
Hope your week is off to a good start!
Posted in 
Wow…I love the idea of a yogurt bar at a brunch. It looks like she did such a nice job with everything! I actually can’t eat at all before I go for a run, which is why I prefer to run either in the morning or at a time when it has been at least two hours since I’ve eaten anything. I dunno why!
Brigitt @ Cook With B recently posted..Slow-Cooker Pasta Sauce
I love your plate in the first picture & your top looks so comfy!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake recently posted..Product Review: Vega Energizing Smoothie
Looks like your weekend really was marvelous!! As far as what I eat before long runs, I usually just have a piece of toast with peanut butter. That and a huge glass of water. It’s about all I can stomach. Fruit always ends up giving me cramps.
Carol @ Lucky Zucca recently posted..Ath Half Training Recap: Week 3
I love that 9 miles was a “quick” run :) Good for you! A yogurt bar is a great idea!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party Time in Illinois
You took a nice pic of your plate! Start studying the Blue’s Egg menu for the next brunch so you know what you are going to get! Have a good week.
Erica recently posted..Ode to the 40th
When I run in the morning, I usually just eat an unfrosted PopTart, regardless of how many miles I am running. But I try to take in plenty of gels/other fuel while on the run.
Here’s an interesting article about what the elites eat: http://running.competitor.com/2012/07/nutrition/fuel-up-what-the-elites-eat_55730
Sun recently posted..Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest Race Recap
My mom used to give us pop tarts before swim class when we were kids :) Do you buy the actual Pop Tart brand?
Alysha recently posted..Marvelous Monday
Yes! Just make sure they are unfrosted – no need for extra sugar :)
Sun recently posted..Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest Race Recap
So many great things happening. I love that plate. The night before a long run I have carbs but mostly protein, yep protein is a big thing for me. I don’t eat before a run but sometimes I will bring jelly bean sports beans for fuel.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..MIMM: Take Control
When I was training for my half I would always eat a piece of toast or a bagel with almond butter and a banana. I also liked the chocolate chip clif bar!
Looks like an awesome weekend :)
Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed recently posted..Missing in Action
Yogurt bars are so much fun! I heard that’s the next trend – Pinkberry is supposedly going to open a Greek yogurt bar!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Overachieving Cauliflower Crust Pizza