Healthy Chicks

Happy Friday lovely readers! Hope everyone has some phenomenal events planned for the weekend. As for me, I’m heading up to our condo in NH with the fam and The Boy for a little R & R. I absolutely can’t wait…NH retreats are the absolute best.

I also have some more great news in the home front: I ran my first ever 10 miles this morning, and not only did I survive, but it felt absolutely amazing. I won’t lie; there were points I just wanted to STOP but I kept telling myself, “You Can Do It”… “Only 5 more!”… “Only 3 more” and then suddenly I was done. It amazes me that just two years ago I could barely run 3 miles. I actually bawled my eyes out during my first 5K that I ran with my dad, and now look at me. I’m like Ms. Running Machine! This just goes to show that anyone can do what they set their mind to do…you just have to work at it and stay with it.

Anywho, it’s Friday so it’s that time again for FRIDAY FAVES:

My Forerunner 305 Garmin: I made the purchase for this bad ass GPS watch two weeks ago on Amazon, and I must say I am 100% in love. I don’t know how I ever ran without it. I love that it tracks my miles, my pace and my time all in one! If I notice I’m going a little slow, I pick it up a few notches. If I’m feeling good, I sprint for a while at a 7:47 minute/mile pace. And when I see the little mile marker hit my goal, I want to cry with joy. If you are a runner, and you like running outdoors like me, I highly suggest you get one of these bad boys.

Prunes: I don’t know why, but lately I am a HUGE fan of prunes. I especially enjoy them for a post-dinner treat smothered in peanut butter. YUM.

Carbs: I’ve had a love/hate relationship with carbs in the past, but this week carbohydrates are on my good side. I’ve been extra careful about adding them into my diet and getting enough to fuel my tough workouts. When you’re running 25 to 30 miles a week, carbs should be your best friend. This week I’ve made everything from Gluten Free Oatmeal with bananas and cinnamon to pancakes and Chicken & Broccoli Spaghetti with Garlic and Parmesan.

My Snuggie: It’s been super cold in Boston these past few days, but I know I can count on my purple snuggie to warm me up. Seriously, whoever invented these things is my hero.

Spicy Tuna Roll: I don’t care that it has mayonnaise. I don’t care that it’s not the healthiest of rolls. I am utterly, completely obsessed with the Spicy Tuna Roll and that is that. I could eat 5 rolls in one sitting (no joke), but I won’t.

What are you absolutely lovin’ this week?