As the end of the weekend approaches....

As the end of the weekend approaches, I think about the following: 

• What will this week's running plan look like? 
• Will I start the another Murakami book tonight? 
• What will I make for dinner for the next few nights? 
• Will Phill finish his paper tonight or will he be up until the wee hours of the night?
• Will I finish folding the darn laundry before I go to sleep tonight?

Before I answer or at least ruminate on these questions, I'll give you a brief summary of my weekend...in case you care to know. 

Friday - I ran 2 miles, but totally spaced on my plan to do some arm work.  I also ordered a Pesto Pizza from Pizza My Heart.  I added spinach to their Pesto pizza, making it a lot tastier! 

Saturday - I ran 3 miles at a fairly casual pace, and made sure to do some core and arms after it.  I also foam rolled and used the stick.  My post work-out drink was Endurox. I am trying to maximize recovery to avoid injury and fatigue, so I'm going to be experimenting with some post-work out drinks or meals.  I am not always very good with eating within 30 minutes of my workout.  In addition to running, I did laundry, made a late lunch (tofurky, tomato, veganaise, spinach, mustard on spelt sourdough), watched "Tiny Furniture", and then made dinner (shrimp, spinach, onion, bell pepper, zucchini, whole wheat spaghetti), cleaned the bathroom and did the dishes.  I slept really well last night. 

Sunday - Phill and I woke up early to run and do drills.  We ran one mile to Santa Clara University's sand track.  Then, we did dynamic warm up and drills (A-skip, B-skip, karaokes, one legged hops, and other).  Then we ran another 2 miles around the University and back home.  My post work-out drink was Endurox.  We also made breakfast - one waffle each, a home-made strawberry compote-like thing (NO added sugars, strawberry, cherry, lemon, and a little orange concentrate), and two eggs each.  And, of course, coffee. While I ate, I watched an episode of Girls - this season has been really great, as the girls on the show are faced with true "adult" decisions and issues, and I'm looking forward to seeing them develop as the story progresses. After this, I ended up taking a two hour nap while Phill wrote more of his paper.  Then, I went grocery shopping.  For lunch, Phill and I had brown rice, spinach, and teriyaki tofu. I then, finally, booked my hotel and car for Ireland. Didn't cost TOO much, thankfully. For dinner, I made grilled cheese sandwiches with this new spelt bread.  I also made a mixture of veggies (string beans, onion, carrot, celery and seasonings).  I have to be honest - the veggies were amazingly tasty!  While I ate dinner, I watched last week's Law and Order -  SVU episode. I am now writing this blog, and eating a Mama Chia...because apparently I didn't eat enough for dinner.

Well, I'm back to thinking about those questions....

• What will this week's running plan look like? 
• Monday: Dynamic Warm-Up.2 miles, easy.  Core / Lunges, squats, calf raises
• Tuesday: Dynamic Warm-Up. 2 miles, easy.  Core / arms.
• Wednesday: Dynamic Warm-Up. 3 miles, moderate.
• Thursday: Dynamic Warm-Up. 2 miles, easy. Core.
• Friday: Dynamic Warm-Up. 2 miles, easy.
• Saturday: Dynamic Warm-Up. 2 - 3 miles, easy. Core / arms. 
• Sunday: Dynamic Warm-Up. 3 miles, moderate. Drills.

• Will I start the another Murakami book tonight? Yes.
• What will I make for dinner for the next few nights? I have no frickin' idea...but I know I have food. :) 
• Will Phill finish his paper tonight or will he be up until the wee hours of the night? He seems to be doing pretty well, so I'm thinking he will go to sleep by midnight.
• Will I finish folding the darn laundry before I go to sleep tonight? Yes..err, shit...it's 9:00PM already...well, I will get at least 25% folded. 

I am sticking to my plan of low mileage and focusing on getting stronger and better prepared for longer miles through drills and core work.  So far, I think it's working out and I'm feeling pretty good.