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Rest & Relaxation… Reading & Running

by bhealthy on March 22, 2010

Let’s see… What ever did I do on my spring break? Well, I finally took a break from all this nonstop nonsense of three jobs +, full-time classes, blog writing, and career advancing to just chill out with what I love best!

Body:

… 5 mile run out in “farm country” aka my parents house…

Yoga- Dave Farmar’s latest podcast

and …6 mile Run out at the lake ( finally its warm again! the lake is one of my favorite loops because of the hills it has and yes, I do them twice for the 6 mile total.)

My first loop took me longer than usual, I walked for a bit initially to warm up etc. (28 minutes)

My second loop was back to normal for me at 24 minutes +

I can’t believe I have been running around this lake for 6 years now!!!
Wow, it makes me feel old but it feels like home (almost)…
I started running here after my long days of teaching, it was the perfect release of any stress back then but now I just find it so enjoyable. I always wanted to take photos but never brought out a camera!

Mind:

…. okay there was a bit of reading but it was at the beach ( necessity!)

Soul:
Got in some spring-time beach-time while listening to the ocean waves crashing on the shore!

Since I was on break, I decided to take it easy on the photos too. I knew I just wouldn’t have time to post about all of my eats so here are a few.

I have been back on the oatmeal kick that reminds me of my college days- it was oatmeal for breakfast… or lunch.. or even dinner sometimes back then.  Oatmeal provides an excellent source of soluble fiber, whole grains, good source of protein AND it is also a good source of iron (although nothing can beat red meat for that).  Because of the protein and fiber, oatmeal helps keep you full and satisfied!

I had a fruity, swirly mess by adding some blueberry preserves, frozen blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries…and yes, the essential scoop of peanut butter

A “trail mix” oatmeal with dried apricots, dried plums, almonds, pistachios, crushed pecans, and sunflower seeds ( and of course, a scoop of peanut butter)

Quick Lunch of Vanilla Oikos Greek Yogurt and lots of this pre-cut fruit, whcih included Mango, Pineapple, Canteloupe and Grapes.

and the only dinner photo that I liked recently was

Turkey medallions with green beans, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, and a big organic spring mix salad
This week is going to be rough so I needed the R&R. I have work galore, studying for an exam, finish reading my book I started at the beach ( yes it is for class!),  write the review for the book, finish my 10 pg research paper. I am looking forward to a training for my new job, yoga class at the gym, finishing up these papers and the weather!

What are you looking forward to this week?

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  • http://candidrd.blogspot.com The Candid RD

    Sounds like your spring break was nice and productive! I am so jealous of your nice running views. When I run, I have a road to look at. Of course I do have the option to get in my car and drive over to a lake or river, but I rarely do that. I just like being able to walk outside of my home and RUN! you’re right, it’s a great way to let go of the stress from the day.

    Your oats look amazing!

  • http://www.froyolover.blogspot.com Gabriela (froyolover)

    Wow – gotta love springbreak, right?
    I´m SO jealous!
    Hahahaha ;)
    Have a great week, girl!
    Brazilian XOXO´s,
    Gabriela

  • http://frontyardfoodie.com Diana @ frontyardfoodie

    Mmmm, running, the beach, the sun. Sounds amazing! That lake looks really pretty and congrats on running so long! Your’e way ahead of me on years of running. I’ve only just pasted my one year mark!

  • http://www.beinghealthier.com bhealthier

    My neighborhood isn’t the greatest so I tend to go elsewhere out of necessity. I love my parents neighborhood- that seriously is their road in the pic! There are wonderful lakes and beaches around here so its great to be able to drive there and run. My break is over so soon… grr. Thanks for your comments ladies!

  • http://itzyskitchen.blogspot.com Erica

    Good for you for relaxing and taking some time for yourself!! Looks like you have such a beautiful area for running. The fresh fruit looks awesome- especially that mango- YUM! Good luck with all your worky this week. What am I looking forward to? Spending time with Josh & Frank, having friends over for dinner on Saturday, a blogger brunch meet up on Sunday!

  • http://www.dailygoods.wordpress.com Ashley

    Ah your run looks so relaxinggg. i wish you came to bmore for the fitbloggin conference. i need to meet my bloggie soul mate :) haha

  • http://eatingrd.com eatingRD

    What a wonderful break!! It looks glorious and you so deserve it :) Our spring break is actually next week, but I still have to work :( but I am looking forward to the SCAN Symposium. Hopefully I can go next year too :) Thanks for your comment, you’re so cute lol We WILL graduate!!!

  • http://livingintherealworld.net/healthy/ Sagan

    That looks like a gorgeous place for a run! Definitely preferable to a treadmill or to running in city streets.

  • http://www.beinghealthier.com bhealthier

    Erica- oh what fun!! blogger meet up! I have yet to meet any in “real life” but hopefully soon! Yay for Frank and Josh time!

    Ashley- ah you are the sweetest! I bet that conference was fun but I had to work. Soon bloggie soul mate!

    Kristen- Jealous of your SCAN experience YOU MUST tell me all about it omg I am daydreaming of getting a flight and just going anyway. screw work or studying for this exam.

    Sagan- oh Ive missed you- my link isnt working for your site so I keep getting directed elsewhere then sidetracked. I love running out where my parents live- too bad they have moved to DC :-/ so now the house is on the market.