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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Training Tuesday
Happy Tuesday!
What event are you training for/date?
What does your training schedule look like for the week?
Any injuries or problems?
Highlights from last week?
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners?
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation?
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations?
On an unrelated note, I start a new job next week (eek, excited!!) and probably won't be able to post during the day. I still haven't figured out how to get my smartphone to cooperate with The Nest. Anyone want to take over Training Tuesday?
What event are you training for/date?
What does your training schedule look like for the week?
Any injuries or problems?
Highlights from last week?
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners?
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation?
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations?
On an unrelated note, I start a new job next week (eek, excited!!) and probably won't be able to post during the day. I still haven't figured out how to get my smartphone to cooperate with The Nest. Anyone want to take over Training Tuesday?
Re: Training Tuesday
What event are you training for/date? Gansett Marathon. On Saturday. How did that happen?
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Cross-train, run 3-4 miles, rest, run 5 miles, run 3 miles, rest, and Gansett.
Any injuries or problems? My lower back really really hurt for a few days, but oddly not when I ran. It's mostly better now. Ankle was being a PITA, but that's better too.
Highlights from last week? Super pleasant long run in Rock Creek Park.
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? Salsa chicken in the crockpot, make extra food on the weekends and have leftovers during the week, baked fish topped with a nut-herb-breadcrumb mixture or salsa
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? Soups (chicken stock, chicken, random assortment of whatever is on hand), frozen vegetable medleys, grilled chicken (on a salad, added to something else, or as the main part of dinner), black bean corn and mango salad in the summertime, mac n cheese from scratch.
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? Used to stick to recipes, but I have enough basic methods down that I can usually create something tasty without a recipe.
Running on the Rhode
I hate you very much
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Couch to 5K Week 4 on Tues, Thurs, Sat
Any injuries or problems? My knee is a little sore right now. It's feeling better than last week, so I guess I just need to remember slow and steady.
Highlights from last week? Started week 4 of Couch to 5K. I'm spending two weeks on each interval set instead of 1, so this means I'm 7 weeks back in to running.
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? I like to make refired beans and spanish rice. But 2 tbsp of each in a soft taco shell, roll them up and bake them for 20 minutes at 375. It's taquitos!
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? I try to mix it up, but there's always a Crock Pot meal, a pasta and usually a Mexican theme.
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations?
I usually follow the recipe for something the first time, and them modify it the second time. Sometimes I just make things, like a particular waldorf salad wrap DH loves, or those taquitos I mentioned.
What event are you training for/date? Gansett Marathon as well! (See you there!)
What does your training schedule look like for the week?
M - Off
Tu - 5 easy
W - 5 easy
Th - 3 easy
F - Off
Sa - 26.2 race
Su - Off
Any injuries or problems? You mean other than feeling totally not prepared for this race on Saturday? Haha.
Highlights from last week? Had a good track work out with a new track group!
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? Crab cakes! Crab meat (canned works fine), light mayo, crushed garlic, minced scallions, lemon juice, bread crumbs and S+P. Form in to patties and bake or pan fry. Dip in sweet chili sauce with salad or veggies on the side.
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? Frozen pizza (with added toppings and side salad), salmon, shrimp with pasta and spicy tomato sauce...
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? Usually find a recipe and then tweak it a little
Last Race: California International Marathon - December 4, 2011 - 3:29:18, 7:59 pace
Next Race: ARun for Young 5K - January 7, 2012
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Sunday: 2.5 hour mtb ride, Monday: 1 hour recovery ride, Tuesday: 2x10 minute time trial intervals, 90 minute ride, Wed. off/massage, Thursday: hard group ride, 90 minutes, Friday: Off, Sat.: Either a long road or mtb ride.
Any injuries or problems? no
Highlights from last week? I did the first metric century of the year and rocked the first 20 miles in 1 hour. I slowed down after that to ride with friends, but we still had a really high average speed.
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? Cereal.
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? veggie burgers, mac n cheese, cous cous, I hate cooking and will admit that I use a lot of boxed items.
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? No.
Southeastern Cycling
My Nest Bio and Cycling Advice
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Mon - 3M + strength, Tues- 3M, Wed- 3xhills, Thur-3M + strength, Fri- Rest, Sat- 30M fartlek, Sun - 8M
Any injuries or problems? Doing pretty good, the new training schedule has given me my running mojo back!
Highlights from last week? Did my first week of NROLW and tried out running to the gym to lift, was able to run up the big hill after lifting!
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? Quesadillas, Pasta, we try to eat mostly vegetarian
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? Veggie burgers, Quinoa and root pilaf, Lemon pepper Gnocchi
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? DH does most of the cooking. He can come up with his own stuff, but I stick mostly to recipes when he cooks.
On an unrelated note, I start a new job next week (eek, excited!!) and probably won't be able to post during the day. I still haven't figured out how to get my smartphone to cooperate with The Nest. Anyone want to take over Training Tuesday? I could take over if no one else wants to do it.
Off to the beach
DS 7/18/2010
Handy 2.0 Due Early August
2011/2012 Races
12/17/2011 Christmas Caper 10K
2/11/2012 Have a Heart 5K
3/17/2012 DC RNR Half Marathon
4/22/2012 10M Parkway Classic
10/28/2012 Marine Corps Marathon
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Speedwork today, a nice three miler Wednesday, spin class Friday and 5 miles on Saturday. Sunday if the weather holds up we'll do a hike on the Ice Age Trail. That counts as a workout because I'll be carrying my 30 pound toddler in my hiking pack on my back.
Any injuries or problems? *knocks wood* Nope!
Highlights from last week? My first spin class was awesome.
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? Crockpot whole chicken. Let it cook all day, then fix some rice and veggies for an easy dinner.
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? Spaghetti...love spaghetti. Lemon tilapia with rice and veggies. Various chicken dishes.
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? I ask Google for recipes all the time. I only play around with them a little now and then.
What event are you training for/date? 10M 4.22.12
What does your training schedule look like for the week? up in the air. having some injuryish issues so playing it by year.
Any injuries or problems? I think I strained one of the muscles in my right quad. didn't run at all last week due to pain. feeling better now but being gentle.
Highlights from last week? meh.
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? lentils with chicken sausage and spinach/kale, TJ falafel on a salad or in a pita, ellie says opa chicken gyro recipe, tacos/fajitas, stuffed peppers, stir-fry,
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? see above
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? mostly I just come up with my own creations. even if I follow a recipe I'll end up doing what I want halfway through.
On an unrelated note, I start a new job next week (eek, excited!!) and probably won't be able to post during the day. I still haven't figured out how to get my smartphone to cooperate with The Nest. Anyone want to take over Training Tuesday?
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Circuit training, run 4 miles, run 4 miles, sprints and upper body, run 3 miles (travel week, so short runs when I can!)
Any injuries or problems? Weird ankle pain a couple of days last week.
Highlights from last week? Finally got in a long run outside! Weather has sucked, and it was SO windy, but I did it!
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? Now that the weather is getting better, we grill out 4 times a week. Burgers, fish, shrimp, chicken, steaks, pork, everything. We keep a few marinades on hand and just switch it up. We also grill our veggies.
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? Fish, pasta, soups. Lots of pasta.
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? Depends, if it is new then I follow it usually to a T, but once I am comfortable with the dish then I will just eyeball measurements.
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What event are you training for/date?
What does your training schedule look like for the week? M: 4mi easy, T: 6 mi intervals, W: rest, R: 6 mi tempo, F:rest Sat: 10 Sun: rest ..
Any injuries or problems? nope
Highlights from last week? great 12 mile run on saturday
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? cereal. black bean wraps, pasta w/ tomato sauce
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? cereal, black bean wraps, pasta w/ tomato sauce (thats what happens when DH is out of town)
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? i usually follow a recipe for the most part, but sometimes i add or subtract things based on what i have in the pantry
On an unrelated note, I start a new job next week (eek, excited!!) and probably won't be able to post during the day. I still haven't figured out how to get my smartphone to cooperate with The Nest. Anyone want to take over Training Tuesday?
What does your training schedule look like for the week? short 30 minute runs -last one is Thursday!
Any injuries or problems? ankle is bothering me a bit, and I have this random back pain...
Highlights from last week? Our adult easter egg hunt full of wine and mimosas!
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? moussaka, chicken kebabs, falafel
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? I always have to have a recipe...not talented enough to create
On an unrelated note, I start a new job next week (eek, excited!!) and probably won't be able to post during the day. I still haven't figured out how to get my smartphone to cooperate with The Nest. Anyone want to take over Training Tuesday? Congrats on the new gig...I don't mind taking over...but again, I won't be creative with the questions...but I'll do it.
What does your training schedule look like for the week? a few short runs and then the race on Sunday
Any injuries or problems? My calves are crazy tight
Highlights from last week? I ran 6 miles on Sunday 10 sec/mile off of my PR pace
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? tacos/fajitas, we grill a lot of venison (we have a freezer full!)
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? I am addicted to egg sandwiches
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? Depends
On an unrelated note, I start a new job next week (eek, excited!!) and probably won't be able to post during the day. I still haven't figured out how to get my smartphone to cooperate with The Nest. Anyone want to take over Training Tuesday? I can help with this
GO! St. Louis Half Marathon-2:32:13
Omaha Half Marathon 9.23.12
What does your training schedule look like for the week? - Mon. ST legs & TKD class, Tues: 4 mile run, Wed: ST arms & abs, Thurs. 6 mile run, Fri. off, Sat. bootcamp, Sun. 8 mile run
Any injuries or problems? - just my lack of motivation
Highlights from last week? - eh, I got nothin, how sad is that?
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? - ha, I wish I knew. Every single day the hubs and I asked each other what's for dinner
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? - tacos, ham, pizza
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? - usually it's stuff I don't need a recipe for
On an unrelated note, I start a new job next week (eek, excited!!) and probably won't be able to post during the day. I still haven't figured out how to get my smartphone to cooperate with The Nest. Anyone want to take over Training Tuesday?
What event are you training for/date? - 10K, May 20th
What does your training schedule look like for the week? - Mon- stretching; Tues- 3 mile run; Wed- cross training (probably stationary bike or a P90X or 10 minute trainer dvd); Thurs- 2 mile run + strength training, Fri- Rest; Sat- 4 mile run Sun- bikram yoga
Any injuries or problems? - *knock on wood* no
Highlights from last week? - nothing spectacular
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? - leftovers, ground turkey tacos w/ side of black beans, ww pasta w/ marinara sauce, grilled chicken and veggies, grilled chicken and avocado salad, veggie pizza on naan bread, and breakfast for dinner
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? - same as above; DH and I have also been on a big kale kick lately
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? - if it's something new, I'll use a recipe, otherwise I'll make it however I want to, DH is a bit more creative than I am at making up new recipes
What does your training schedule look like for the week? M-5m, T-body pump, W-5m, Th-rest, F- 3:20 run, S-body pump, Su- 5m
Any injuries or problems? my knee is still trouble, but it's holding up
Highlights from last week? the 12-mile run that was easy!
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? I am SO not the person to answer food questions. DH does the cooking in our house. When I'm in charge, we eat cereal and pancakes a lot.
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? Chili mac, chicken w/rice and beans, spaghetti w/sausage
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? DH finds recipes and then tweaks them.
On an unrelated note, I start a new job next week (eek, excited!!) and probably won't be able to post during the day. I still haven't figured out how to get my smartphone to cooperate with The Nest. Anyone want to take over Training Tuesday? Congratulations!!!! What kind of phone do you have? With my droid, I had to turn the java script on, I think?
Yes,I'm smiling...I'm a marathoner!
Bloggy McBloggerson
CO Nestie Award Winner-Prettiest Brain-Back to Back!
2011 Bests
5K-22:49 10K-47:38 Half Mary-1:51:50
2012 Race Report
1/1-New Year's 5K-22:11
2/11-Sweetheart Classic 4-mile-29:49
3/24-Coulee Chase 5K-21:40
5/6-Colorado Marathon-4:08:30
5/28-Bolder Boulder 10K
What event are you training for/date? AP Festival 10k, 5/26
What does your training schedule look like for the week? M-lifting and 3mi run, Tu-3.5mi run, W-8x400s (last week was 35min tempo, my b), Th-lifting and 4mi run, F-60min XT, Sa-5mi (including the 3.2 for the 32), Su-rest
Any injuries or problems? Exhausted. Haven't been sleeping well and it was a busy weekend
Highlights from last week? I went sub-10 on at least third of my mileage for the week
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? Grilled chicken and whole wheat pasta with cherry tomatoes and broccoli, stir fry with brown rice or whole wheat soba noodles, anything that starts with dialing 7 digits on your phone?
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? "mexishens" or stir fry, basically an easy way to clean out the proteins and veggies in our fridge. Basically, grill up the protein, cook the veggies, combine, and then add as much carbage as you want (tortilla wrap, rice, etc).
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? Normally we don't follow recipes and we play it by ear as we go. If we're trying something new or we've seen a recipe that we want to try out, we'll go by the book.
On an unrelated note, I start a new job next week (eek, excited!!) and probably won't be able to post during the day. I still haven't figured out how to get my smartphone to cooperate with The Nest. Anyone want to take over Training Tuesday? YAY JOB! Boo lack of nesting! I can take over if you need me to
What event are you training for/date? Pear Blossom Run 5k this Saturday
What does your training schedule look like for the week? 4-5 days of CF (including running drills)
Any injuries or problems? Mental blocks. I've been pretty meh about racing and running since February. Nothing really looks interesting.
Highlights from last week? Week one of a two week Spring Break.
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? I still rarely cook
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? N/A
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? I tweak recipes I've used in the past.
Congrats on the new job!
2012 Goal: working towards pre-pregnancy speed!
04/15 KI Metric Marathon/16.3 m (2:05:55, 7:43 pace)
05/06 Frederick 13.1 (1:41:09)
11/04 NYCM
What event are you training for/date? April 21st, 5 mile race
What does your training schedule look like for the week? S- rest, M- NROLFW, T- run 3 m. W- NROLFW, TH- Run 2m., F- Rest or 2m run, S- run 5m.
Any injuries or problems? My tummy has been bothering me on runs.
Highlights from last week? None really, pretty normal week
I am a hungry one this week, so let's talk food. What are some quick and easy dinners? Spaghetti, BLT, breakfast for dinner, salads (with whatever we have in the fridge)
What are some dishes that are always in your rotation? See above
Do you have to follow a recipe, or do you come up with your own creations? I follow a recipe for anything complicated. But easy meals and pastas I just wing.