Sunny Sunday Run Day

It’s March 1st and it is a beautiful Spring day in my neighborhood so I seized the opportunity to get in my 5km run for the March 5 by the 5th event sponsored by Laura at Mommy Run Fast.  I ran the usual neighborhood 5km route and was thrilled to see so many people and dogs playing along the waterfront this morning.  Much of this area adjacent to the path is an off-leash park and it’s my favorite part of the run.

I ran the 5km with my usual 10/1 run/walk combination and finished in 34:20.  That is a fast 5km for me right now.  I know some people would be horrified if it took them that long to finish a 5km run... but I am quite happy with anything under 35 minutes these days.  And now that I have been running 5km consistently for the past couple of months, I think I am read to start increasing my distance again, s-l-o-w-l-y.

So that one’s in the books and now I can share some highlights of the rest of  my week…

READING

I have been reading Sue Grafton’s latest novel in her Kinsey Millhone series, W is for Wasted.  I rarely read novels anymore but do like this particular author and was not disappointed with her latest work. It is a fun series and I will be sorry to see her come to Z.

SHOPPING

I got a shipment of PB2 in the mail on Friday, after ordering it Thursday!  That was amazing service and I am thrilled.  That was just a bonus to it being a really good price. This stuff is ridiculously expensive in Canada so I stock up when I find it on sale.  I love the chocolate flavor, too.  And I heard that today is National Peanut Butter day so I had best enjoy some of it.

A couple of new finds at Costco this past week… one is a Greek yogurt and guacamole mixture.  This is delicious and really handy. I can just pop one open and use it as a snack or sandwich filling or even as a sauce on top of my beloved zoodles.  Just perfect for when I have no fresh avocado on hand… and only 70 calories.

The other thing I found is this hummus.  Now I haven’t eaten beans since I first did a Whole 30 (paleo) challenge more than a year ago.  But I have been looking for more non-meat protein again and this fits that bill very nicely. Again, very handy and very tasty!  

WINNING

The Captain had a nice little score this week… he won a couple of $100 gift cards… one to Milestones Restaurant (which is on the waterfront here) and the other for Danier Leather.  They have beautiful clothing and bags so I hope he finds something he really likes for himself there.

COOKING

I have been making these little puffy faux ‘rolls’ lately and really enjoying them. I use them for sandwiches and instead of crackers.  The only ingredients are cottage cheese and eggs and a bit of cream of tartar.  Check out the recipe on my blog.

COMING UP

I have decided to join Danielle Prestejohn in another 21 Day Fix starting March 2nd… okay I am starting today… and she has put together a FB group for daily check ins and accountability and support. It’s a great food plan and I really like that it fits my Weight Watchers program so nicely. The two programs complement each other very well… portion control, hitting all the food groups, tracking and exercise.  YEP!

Oops... there goes the oven timer... The boiled raisin cookies I am baking for The Captain are done.

What are you up to this week?

What is your favorite kind of cookie?