Half marathon training – Week 2 – Yummy

18/02	-	Rest day
19/02	4.5 miles	Easy run: avg 152 bpm, 11:50 min/mile
20/02	5.0 miles	Speedwork: 2x1mile in 8:00/7:51 min
21/02	4.5 miles	Easy run: avg 11:16 min/mile
22/02	-	Rest day
23/02	4.0 miles	Easy run: avg 11:23 min/mile
24/02	11.0 miles	Long run: avg 152 bpm, 11:38 min/mile
Total	29.0 miles	YTD: 176.4 miles

OK, I’ve been trying to think of something interesting to say about this last week of training. The truth is that it was a very ordinary week. So instead of writing about running I’m going to write about my next favourite thing – eating. Here’s a picture of tonight’s dinner – Whole Wheat Linguini with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chèvre (inspired by this recipe) – which I ate with a bowl of steamed broccoli and a handful of almonds for dessert. This is the kind of food that makes me happy. It looks pretty, tastes great and I feel good about eating it.

If anyone is interested in tasty, healthy recipes I have a few online recommendations:

• Spicy Soba Noodles with Shiitakes and Cabbage
• Lemon Spaghetti
• Wild Rice and Barley Salad
• Broccoli, Tofu and Peanuts
• Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf

Eat up!