This week I started putting in some strength training and stretching exercises into my routine. I can feel my muscles tightening up with all this running so I need to work on lengthening those muscles to improve my running. Although it caused sore muscles at first, staying flexible not only makes me feel better, but will reduce the risk of injury and help recover faster after those long runs.
I’m taking it very old school, does anyone remember an exercise called Callanetics? I bought my first VHS tape in the mid 80’s and when it came out on DVD later on, I had to have it.
I’m going to be showing my age here, but I remember doing Jane Fonda tapes in the basement when my son was just a little guy and 2 years ago he surprised me with DVD replacements of most of all my Jane Fonda workout videos. I love ‘em!
The fires around Spokane have not stopped and the smoke in the air has caused unhealthy breathy conditions.
So I took to the Treadmill for my second run this week and because I was engrossed in a TV show as able to increase my mileage to 4.5 miles in 45 minutes. It wasn’t because I was running faster, I just didn’t take those walk breaks.
My final run of the week was an easy 3 miler. I headed out the door early Saturday morning before the temperatures started to climb. Because of the smoky air, the sun rises have been just beautiful. It was a great ending to a nice easy run week. These photos really don't show how beautiful this sunrise was, but believe me it was spectacular!
This weeks recipe is from the Disney Eats Cookbook – Mickey Turkey meatloaf and Aladdin’s Fattoush Salad.
After last week 3 hour tour in the Kitchen I wanted something a little bit easier. These two recipes fit the bill. Normally when I cook using Turkey it comes out on the dry side. Not so with meatloaf. It made so many mini meatloaves we were able to fest on it for two days following. The Salad was my personal favorite, maybe it was because I goofed up on the dressing adding 1 tablespoon salt rather than 1 teaspoon….. and I’d do it again, it was so tasting for this salt aholic.
My finished dish looked surprising similar to the cookbooks. This is Disney's version of the recipe.
And this is mine....so yummy!
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