Today: 2.3 miles
Total: 35.5 miles
Monday, November 9, 2009
Updated Race Results
The official results were released today. I'd mentioned that I wouldn't make the official list because of my late registration and some other issues, but I was wrong! My name is not there - I'm "A Bandit" - but its me crossing the finish line!
I finished a little worse than originally thought - 74th place in a time of 54:20. The cool thing? I finished in 3rd place for my age group! The other cool thing? My pace was 8:45. Aweeeeeeeeesome.
Results here
I finished a little worse than originally thought - 74th place in a time of 54:20. The cool thing? I finished in 3rd place for my age group! The other cool thing? My pace was 8:45. Aweeeeeeeeesome.
Results here
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Day Eight and an Awesome Weekend
Today was the race! It was my first race ever, and though I was a little bummed D couldn't be here (we had originally planned to do the 5k together) I had a GREAT experience. There were a ton of people all out there for a great cause and it was really neat to play a small part in the whole thing.
I finished my 6.2 miles in 54:14, which was good enough for 72nd place overall (men and women). Unfortunately because of the circumstances (last second registration, etc) I don't show up on the official finisher's list. Boo! But either way I was really really happy with my time - since it was my first race I was looking first to just finish, and second to do it in under an hour. Done and done! I have another 10k coming up in about a month and I'm looking forward to training for it and hopefully improving on my time!
As far as the rest of the weekend went, it was incredible. D was out of town, which was a bummer, but I kept myself occupied :) It was so fantastic you are going to get the play-by-play.
Saturday
Sleep in until 9! Was not woken up by neighbor's yippy little dog.
Santa Monica Farmer's Market. Pick up some yummies, do a little shopping, generally enjoy the beautiful day.
Happen into Express. Realize the dress I've been lusting after for MONTHS is finally on sale.
Go to TJ Maxx. Make a return. Do not buy anything. Impressive self control.
Home. Relax. Make cookie dough and get seester's care package together.
Decide to go on a short run. Head out, but quickly abandon in favor of a walk on the beach. Watch the sun set. Take the long way home and stroll through the adorable neighborhoods.
Whip up delicious dinner. Do a little shopping. Buy multiple of aforementioned Express dress.
Bed nice and early.
Sunday
Up! Early!
Race!
Home. Feel very satisfied. Cards and Pats games are both on TV. It's officially a good day.
Lunch. Sunday nap.
MLS playoffs on TV too!
Take a bike ride through Westchester. Wish I could afford any of the cute little houses. Imagine future life. Little Shawna, big dreams.
Dinner. Bake cookies for seester. Wind down. Laundry. Etc etc etc.
I wish every weekend could be this good.
And now, the talley.
Today: 6.2 miles
Total: 33.2 miles
I finished my 6.2 miles in 54:14, which was good enough for 72nd place overall (men and women). Unfortunately because of the circumstances (last second registration, etc) I don't show up on the official finisher's list. Boo! But either way I was really really happy with my time - since it was my first race I was looking first to just finish, and second to do it in under an hour. Done and done! I have another 10k coming up in about a month and I'm looking forward to training for it and hopefully improving on my time!
As far as the rest of the weekend went, it was incredible. D was out of town, which was a bummer, but I kept myself occupied :) It was so fantastic you are going to get the play-by-play.
Saturday
Sleep in until 9! Was not woken up by neighbor's yippy little dog.
Santa Monica Farmer's Market. Pick up some yummies, do a little shopping, generally enjoy the beautiful day.
Happen into Express. Realize the dress I've been lusting after for MONTHS is finally on sale.
Go to TJ Maxx. Make a return. Do not buy anything. Impressive self control.
Home. Relax. Make cookie dough and get seester's care package together.
Decide to go on a short run. Head out, but quickly abandon in favor of a walk on the beach. Watch the sun set. Take the long way home and stroll through the adorable neighborhoods.
Whip up delicious dinner. Do a little shopping. Buy multiple of aforementioned Express dress.
Bed nice and early.
Sunday
Up! Early!
Race!
Home. Feel very satisfied. Cards and Pats games are both on TV. It's officially a good day.
Lunch. Sunday nap.
MLS playoffs on TV too!
Take a bike ride through Westchester. Wish I could afford any of the cute little houses. Imagine future life. Little Shawna, big dreams.
Dinner. Bake cookies for seester. Wind down. Laundry. Etc etc etc.
I wish every weekend could be this good.
And now, the talley.
Today: 6.2 miles
Total: 33.2 miles
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Day Seven
Today: 1.5 miles, ish
Total: 27.0 miles.
Rockin'. More later on why this was my favorite day EVER.
Total: 27.0 miles.
Rockin'. More later on why this was my favorite day EVER.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
As the weather has been cooling down here in Southern California... wait... no, that can't be right. It was 70 here today. I love where I live :)
Despite the temperate climate, there's no doubt in my mind that its officially fall. Thanksgiving is coming, then Christmas - I LOVE Christmas - and this really is the most wonderful time of the year. Its also the time of year for soup! Yum.
On one of our Friday night dates, D and I ventured to this little hispanic place. It was an interesting combo of Mexican classics - tacos and such - and El Salvadorian meals. We had an order of arepas, which were quite delicious, and shared a big bowl of chicken tortilla soup. Since that night I'd wanted to recreate the fresh simple flavors of that soup at home, and here it is.
This is, as usual, a mish mash of a few recipies tweaked to suit my tastes. I like soups with a lot of stuff in them - this soup is a meal in and of itself. Each time I make it I play around with the ingredients based on the season and what I have in my crisper - I'll add potatoes in the winter, tomatoes in the summer, etc. Its never quite the same but always delicious.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Olive Oil
1 lb chicken breast
2 onions
Minced garlic
2 peppers of any color
3 carrots
2 zucchini
16 oz chicken stock
16 oz peeled crushed tomatoes
2 limes
1 bunch cilantro
salt and pepper
dash cumin
red pepper, to taste
spicy peppers, to taste (I use a big can of green chiles)
Monterey Jack Cheese
Avocado
Tortilla Chips
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a stockpot. Brown chicken breasts - I usually cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to ensure nice even cooking. Don't worry about cooking the chicken all the way through, it will simmer later. Remove from pan.
In the same pan, saute chopped onions and minced garlic until onions are soft. Add peppers, carrots and saute until soft. Add chicken stock and crushed tomatoes. Add remaining veggies; season to taste.
Shred chicken into bite sized bits and return to soup. Add juice of 2 lemons and lots of chopped cilantro. Let simmer until flavors blend and chicken is cooked through.
Serve topped with cheese, avocado, and crushed tortilla chips.
Despite the temperate climate, there's no doubt in my mind that its officially fall. Thanksgiving is coming, then Christmas - I LOVE Christmas - and this really is the most wonderful time of the year. Its also the time of year for soup! Yum.
On one of our Friday night dates, D and I ventured to this little hispanic place. It was an interesting combo of Mexican classics - tacos and such - and El Salvadorian meals. We had an order of arepas, which were quite delicious, and shared a big bowl of chicken tortilla soup. Since that night I'd wanted to recreate the fresh simple flavors of that soup at home, and here it is.
This is, as usual, a mish mash of a few recipies tweaked to suit my tastes. I like soups with a lot of stuff in them - this soup is a meal in and of itself. Each time I make it I play around with the ingredients based on the season and what I have in my crisper - I'll add potatoes in the winter, tomatoes in the summer, etc. Its never quite the same but always delicious.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Olive Oil
1 lb chicken breast
2 onions
Minced garlic
2 peppers of any color
3 carrots
2 zucchini
16 oz chicken stock
16 oz peeled crushed tomatoes
2 limes
1 bunch cilantro
salt and pepper
dash cumin
red pepper, to taste
spicy peppers, to taste (I use a big can of green chiles)
Monterey Jack Cheese
Avocado
Tortilla Chips
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a stockpot. Brown chicken breasts - I usually cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to ensure nice even cooking. Don't worry about cooking the chicken all the way through, it will simmer later. Remove from pan.
In the same pan, saute chopped onions and minced garlic until onions are soft. Add peppers, carrots and saute until soft. Add chicken stock and crushed tomatoes. Add remaining veggies; season to taste.
Shred chicken into bite sized bits and return to soup. Add juice of 2 lemons and lots of chopped cilantro. Let simmer until flavors blend and chicken is cooked through.
Serve topped with cheese, avocado, and crushed tortilla chips.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Day Five
Today I was bad. The thing with this running business is that its just as bad to do too much as it is to not do enough. And today I did too much. I had a nice relaxing run early this afternoon and had a 7v7 game at 8, which would have been more than plenty. After the game I'm taking off my cleats and cooling down when the team getting ready for the next game asked if any girls wanted to play with them. I can't say no to more soccer! So I played a second game. Now my muscles are achey and I honestly do not want to get up tomorrow morning... and I haven't even gone to bed yet :) Whoops.
I'll be taking it nice and easy on Friday and Saturday in preparation for Sunday's 10k. Woooooo!
The Tally
Today: 5.5 run + 2 small-sided soccer games: about 9.5 miles
Total: 23.5 miles
I'll be taking it nice and easy on Friday and Saturday in preparation for Sunday's 10k. Woooooo!
The Tally
Today: 5.5 run + 2 small-sided soccer games: about 9.5 miles
Total: 23.5 miles
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