I got in a couple of shortish runs this week. Was great to get the running shoes on and get out pounding the pavement after not having run for just over a month. I took it slow and easy, but thoroughly enjoyed myself. And now that I am using DRIP DROP powdered electrolytes before running and I am not having any leg cramping, AT ALL, I have decided to become an ambassador for the product.
I am still taking the fermented L-Glutamine in the morning, and my Natural Calm magnesium powder before bed, and I think this medicinal grade electrolyte mix might just be the piece that was missing for me. And it tastes good, too.
I made up a new smoothie after our last run. Here’s the recipe. It is so easy and just delicious! We have been getting wonderful, flavorful peaches here this season and I can’t seem to get enough of the taste. Next time I might use a whole peach in each smoothie, instead of just half.
Ginger Peach Smoothies
Serves 2
- 1-1/2 cups original unsweetened Almond Breeze
- 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 peach, peel and pit removed, cut into chunks
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger root
- Put almond milk, protein powder and peach into blender bottle and puree till smooth.
- Pour into 2 glasses and sprinkle 1/2 tsp grated ginger root over each.
I just found out that I am now a Sweat Pink Ambassador! I am very excited to be part of this fun group and can’t wait to start giving out pink shoelaces and getting involved with their promotions and events.
I came across some really good blog posts this week:
- Bedtime Yoga Poses at Reason to Play
- I had never thought about doing this before but I do intend to try it.
- Vacation Time? Running Tips While Travelling at Crazy Running Girl
- Some things to think about… I got lost going running from a hotel in a strange city once.
- 5 Ways to Increase EPOC aka Workout Afterburn at Your Trainer Paige
- Very timely for me as I am concentrating on Metabolic Aftershock workouts that are body weights only
- 4 Tricks to Maintaining Your Weight Loss at Go Fit Gals
- Common sense but good reminders anyway
- Is Running Different For Men and Women? at Run to the Finish
- good information here with a bit of a feminist slant
- 5 Ways to Counter Inflammation From Running at Mommy Run Fast
- And I am trying to do all of them… how about you?
- Failing Doesn’t Equal Failure at Live Travel Eat Run
- such a good thing to remember… don’t be so hard on yourself!
- Good Job, Chubby at The Tiffany Project
- Such a feel good story that could have had a very sad ending.
Here are a couple of good looking recipes I found:
- Cosy and Warm Drinks For Fall at fitfluential.com
- Lots of great ideas and they aren’t all pumpkin!
- Turkey, Butternut Squash and Kale Muffins at Gigi Eats Celebrities
- Gigi calls them TURBUTKLES… how do you even say that?
All in all an interesting and happy week.
What’s making you smile lately?
Welcome to Sweat Pink!
ReplyDeleteI love Gigi she is hilarious and she has some excellent recipes. My mother would love that smoothie - I think I will share it with her.
ReplyDeleteThat smoothie looks really good. I will have to check it out. And welcome to Sweat Pink
ReplyDeleteCongrats on Sweat Pink! That's great and your smoothie sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteThe smoothie looks delicious. Need to try that next week!
ReplyDeleteI just recently got accept to Sweat Pink too! Gratz ^_^
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I've never heard of Drip Drop Electrolytes but I am intrigued! Welcome to Sweatpink!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on Sweat Pink! It's a great community!
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ReplyDeleteThat smoothie looks wonderful!
Hooray for Sweatpink! It's a great group. Glad you found some electrolytes you like. I too swear by L-Glutamine. Peaches have been especially delicious this year! Sadly they're winding down here.
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