She Says: I Heart asics!
I got some new sneakers last night. Isn’t that the best? They are a Christmas present, but I convinced my mom to let me wear them once, just to make sure they were a good fit and all. I wore them this morning and banged out 7 miles to add to the Pile on The Miles Challenge.
They were an excellent fit, good support, nice cushion for my slight under pronation. They make me feel like Iron Man with their fancy design. They are back in the box and I can’t wait for December 25th!
After this run, I did some other exercise type things and ate an old and new breakfast.
Oats, plain yogurt, cinnamon, and cashew butter w/ apple slices
Today I dunked the apples in the oatmeal. Try it!
Quasi-tarian
Let me back up to last night’s eats. Since starting the blog in July when Mark and I began Meatless Month, I’ve eaten meat twice. Last night being the second time. I do not call myself a vegetarian because I am not at the point where I can inconvenience others by my preference to not eat meat. The other diners wanted to go to Chelo’s, a local burger type place with delicious desserts, but not one meatless/fishless entree on the menu. A definite blast from the past.
I was very hangry and I didn’t know what to do. I wanted a turkey burger and that’s what I got. Anyway, it was ok. It was pretty thin, so it wasn’t really all that meaty tasting. The best part was the grilled onions and salad. I guess with better planning I could have avoided this, but I just really can’t devote that kind of time and energy to planning and thinking about food like that. I don’t want food to dictate my social life. Oh well, I’m kind of over it. See this is why I can’t be a real vegetarian.
Best dressing.
Some Questions Answered.
Here are some things that came up in the comments over the last couple of days that I wanted to address.
What is a blondie?
I believe a blondie is a take on the brownie, but instead of containing chocolate it is based on vanilla or butterscotch, or in my case, pumpkin and peanut butter. It’s not as dry or crunchy as a cookie bar. I think it’s the brown sugar and butter that keeps it chewy. If anyone has a more official definition, please let us know.
What is a Dr. Prager’s?
When I say I ate a Dr. Prager’s I mean I ate a Dr. Prager’s California Veggie Burger. It’s a more bready type of veggie burger and these are the ingredients:
Carrot, Onion, Stringbeans, Soybeans, Zucchini, Oat Bran, Peas, Spinach, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Broccoli, Textured Soy Flour, Corn, Oat Fiber, Red Pepper, Arrowroot, Corn Meal, Corn Starch, Garlic, Salt, Parsley, Black Pepper, All Natural Vegetable Gum
They are kind of like stuffing. I like to have them crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.
How is the Back to Basics Month going?
The challenge, which ends in 5 days, to eat less food like substances is less blog exciting than Meatlles Month and HFCS Awareness Month because it’s pretty personal and less obvious. I am doing pretty good. Some high points are that I have not eaten any splenda or articifical sweetener. I even get lattes without anything in them! Also, I haven’t eaten any meals at home in front of my computer. At school, during lunch this is tricker as I have 12 minutes to eat and check my email. Third, I definitely reach for crackers or those kinds of snacks a lot less. It’s less of an automatic, non-thoughtful thing. Overall, the month has renewed my desire to create fun, tasty, healthy dishes, but still enjoy myself in the process. I think, as my mom and I were just discussing, there is a balance between wanted to eat healthy foods and the obsession that lurks just on the other side of that line. I see vast improvements in myself in this department. There was a time when I was “afraid” of eating certain things, but not as much anymore. I am still not going to scarf down the Twinkies, but I feel much better and confident in eating a wide variety of things.
As for Mark, well, I think we can take is lack of blogging as a sign that it’s not going all that his challenge prepare his own food four days of the week is not going all that well. Here he is eating Erin’s best.bread.eva. in case you forgot what he looks like when not in a knight costume.
He has the desire to cook for himself, but not quite the time or the means. He is currently working full time and starting up an internet T.V. station, so any moment not at work is spent constructing and developing the studio in Hoboken.
Have a great Saturday!
November 15th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
I came to your blog to find a specific post, and you had just updated – so I feel super proactive by commenting on this post so soon.
1. Mark is ridiculous.
2. Those shoes look great! Asics are in my top 3 of all shoe companies
3. How is the pile on the miles challenge going for you?
4. Thanks for the update on the hangrypants challenge. Do you know what you’ll do next?
How is life on this beautiful Saturday? Is it pretty where you are?
November 15th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Yo, miss you both.
November 15th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
I see what you mean about not wanting to use the label of vegetarian. It makes sense.
12 minutes? I’m so sorry! I bet it’s worth it because you love what you do, but still.
Did Mark love the bread? I’ve not gotten it in awhile. It’s probably time.
Nice oatmeal and apple dunking.
November 15th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Who? Me and Chelo’s? There was also some Willy Wonka pie involved!
November 15th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Love Asics. They’ve been my favorite since high school!
November 15th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Rose, As of today I am up to 44.09 miles! I have an idea of what I want to do for December, but not 100% sure. Well, I like the rain, so yes, it’s pretty today.
Erin, He did love the bread.
November 15th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
7 miles–wow! It’s amazing what new shoes will do for a girl! I recently got a new pair (Brooks) and they changed my entire running experience (though I’m not quite at 7 miles yet)!
Happy Saturday!
November 15th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Thanks for the explaination on the Dr. Prager’s. It has onions, so I am out!
Nice run! My exercise will be stacking a cord of wood today!
Happy Saturday!
November 15th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Fun post! Love the new running shoes!
November 15th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Hey Heather,
They have not come yet, hopefully soon!
November 15th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Fun shoes are seriously so great…!
and holy cracker that’s a lot of miles! i think after today i’ll have 20? hahah…i’m such a slacker! you’ve doubled me!
have a great day!
November 15th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
i love those shoes, it’s awesome how inspiring they can be
hehe!
November 15th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I love ascics! I have problem feet and ascics are my very favorite running shoe.
Sounds like you did great on the challenge. Congratulations!
November 15th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I heart Sauconys as much as you heart Asics! New shoes are the best!
November 15th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
what are asics? I know of no other shoe than my nike AIR RIFTS
email me.
I have a question for you when you have a moment…
November 15th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
thanks for explaining what’s blondies and your back to basic month. I think it’s a great idea to propose a little change each month and to see how it goes. I might propose myself non-artificial sweetener month. So, you add sugar instead of splenda now? or now just have anything plain without sweetener?
November 15th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
yay for early christmas presents – they are the best!
November 15th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
FAAAABULOUS new shoes!!!
Great Q&A’s!!
November 15th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
I just bought those shoes!!! Aren’t they great? I was running in nike shox before, which were doing nothing for me… these shoes are like little pillows on my feet! and so supportive, right?
good for you, I wish you many good miles in those bad boys!
November 15th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Heather, what model Asics are those? I think I recently tried them on and really liked them! I am waiting to try a few more though before buying my next pair…finding good shoes is so tough! Thanks!
November 15th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Thanks for the Prager’s info! I’m definitly getting them next time I see them. The apple and oats idea is pure genius!
November 15th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
It’s great to hear an update on the back to basics month. I am really impressed by the no artificial sweeteners. At work we have free soda and I usually reach for at least 1 a day. I’m glad you’re enjoying getting back into preparing meals – it can be a lot of fun! And yes, it takes more time, but in the end it’s absolutely worth it
Have a great Saturday.
November 15th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
I love Asics!! I would sneak those out of mom’s closet to wear em a few times before Christmas if I was you…
Have a lovely Saturday
November 15th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Thank you for the update. I really think that this personal challenge is a good one and I’ve actually spent the past week eating breakfast while sitting and staring out the window and “pondering”
But I’ve really enjoyed it and find I am less tempted to race back into my room and get on the computer. So thanks for the inspiration!
V. cool that Mark is starting an Internet TV station. I can only imagine how much work that must be – congrats to him!
Nice early Christmas present
November 15th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
i have those exact same shoes and LOVE THEM! i feel like i’m running on clouds ; )
November 15th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
I got some new Asics a couple months ago – they’re great! I always associated them with volleyball b/c that’s what I wore when I played, but the guy at the store said they’re the best for running.
November 15th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Love the shoes. I am an Asics girl myself. Thanks for the updates. I am a fairly new reader so missed the whole monthly challenge thing. Great idea, btw.
November 15th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Coco: I use nothing, honey or sun crystals.
Patty: They are Gel-Nimbus I believe and they DO feel like clouds!
November 15th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Thanks for the blondies explanation- and apples dunked in oats are super tasty!
November 15th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
<3333 Asics! They make me feel like I am running on air!
And tomorrow I will be dipping my apple into my oatmeal! =P
November 15th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I would not have been able to put them back in the box!
November 15th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Great shoes! I love when you say you were hangry. Tell Mark good luck on his new venture!
zesty
November 16th, 2008 at 1:29 am
You’re so funny with your running shoes and the whole Christmas gift thing. Nothing like a great pair of shoes for the workout. I’ve had the Dr. Prager’s patties before (or at least their twin from Costco), and I found the best prep method for me was saute pan. I guess they did have a tendency to fall apart once they were cooked through, now that I think about it.
November 16th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Your shoes look so cute and small! The running store told me to wear a size bigger when I run (?) so mine are monster sized.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
i heart asics too!
November 17th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Are those the Nimbus-10? I wear those, but I liked the Nimbus-9 better and might try finding them online.
November 17th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
I loveeee asics also. Which ones are those?
December 26th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
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