Some days I have great ideas for a post, I gather and edit pictures, and then sit at the computer with coffee and a purpose. Two hours later I completed nothing…except for three games of Murder, She Wrote (yes, this actually exists). God help me if it isn’t one of the most addicting games for the computer. In any case, I am well intended but easily distracted thus I haven’t posted here in far too long.
Last month Stuffed Husband and I participated in the Crescent City Classic 10K for our first time ever! This race is one of the biggest races (possibly THE largest) in New Orleans. This year was the 35th anniversary in fact. We really enjoyed sharing this race with two of our favorite running buddies.
Scooter and JenJen
One of the most wonderful parts of racing is building a community of running pals. Stuffed Husband and I are lucky enough to have friends like this. Scooter and JenJen are two of our favorite friends to celebrate holidays and milestones with so it makes sense that we would enjoy racing and post-race celebrating with them.
Pacing buddies.
Often we splurge after races. When I say splurge I’m not talking an extra serving of a light meal or just indulging in dessert. Nope. We go all the way. I’m talking cheesy tater tots, fried catfish, beers, and MORE beers.
Matt double-fisting it!
Naturally, I have to work on balancing out my post-race gorge fests with lighter fair as the weekend goes on. Next time you need to lighten things up to pay for your dietary sins, try tossing veggies in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pop them in the oven for 20 minutes at 450 degrees. Divine, I tell you!
Roasted Veggies
Roasted vegetables are great as a side, with whole wheat pasta, in a wrap, or on a salad. So much flavor and SO little guilt. Here’s how I topped off a salad with mine.
Salad with roasted veggies, Tempeh, and roasted tomato.
Do you have a quick recipe you use when you need to lighten up your next meal? I would love to hear about it! Maybe you have a pacing buddy who you love to indulge with? Tell me your favorite part of having a friend to put away miles with or why you prefer to run alone.
Peace, love, and pacing pals,
~The Hungry Wife
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