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She Says: Snacks All Around
The day turned out to be quite snacky. The thing about running longer distances (13 today – woohoo), for me at least, is that while I am hungrier, I can’t fit any more in my belly than usual. This means eating regular meals and a few extra snacks.
Snack Number 1 was a Mini Bag of Popcorn. It was way too salty. I love popcorn, but really prefer it plain. I also have a terrible habit of eating the unpopped kernels, which I enjoy on the way in; but give me such a stomach ache. Luckily, I remembered that this time and threw the kernels away.
After work I couldn’t make dinner fast enough. I had leftover soup from Friday night, but I added kidney beans for some extra fiber, leftover corn on the cob and sweet potatoes with cinnamon.
I would say this next thing was a snack, but it was really part of dinner – an Ezekial Tortilla w/ Pecan Butter. Just love everything about this.
And then, my final snack was delicious BackCountry Cookies. I actually froze this a week or so ago and pulled a couple out for dessert. I microwaved them for less than a minute and they were perfect. I really love all the City Girl Country Girl cookies!
And now, I’m done!
Music Question
Ashley left a comment asking what kind of music I listen to when I run. This is an important and fun topic!
I posted a list of some of the songs on my iPod here. Since then, I’ve gotten a few more great ones:
- Jack Johnson – Upside Down
- Soulja Boy – Kiss Me Through the Phone
- Flo Rida – Right Round
- Kid Cudi – Day ‘n’ Nite
To me, running music doesn’t necessarily have to be fast. The ability of a song to absorb me and help me ignore the desire to STOP or give me a little extra running attitude is sometimes just as important on a running playlist as one that pumps me up. Check out InTheGym.net for lots of good playlists and song ideas. Also, Melissa posts about music a lot and has a list of songs in her sidebar.
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CONGRATS on the 13 miles! You rock!! I feel extra hungry after I run longer distances- ESPECIALLY the day after! I haven’t had a bag of popcorn in forever! mmm I always forget how good it is until I smell someone cooking it up at work
I’m always snacky after working out!!!
running makes me all snack-y too. thanks for posting some of your playlist! i just started the whole blogging thing and i’ve been posting music too; its such a huge part of my workouts.
have a great night!
Love Jack Johnson!
yes, I snack much more often when I workout. Our body is just so smart!
Love Flo Rida right round for running! Need to download that Soulja boy one too
what a perfect variety of snacks!
and congrats on your 13 miles!!!! an uneventful run is the best kind, in my opinion. p.s. i think you’re going to win the half
glad you’re refueling with such deliciousness…I agree about the popcorn though, it’s a once in a while thing for me, since I’m just not into the salty stuff very much.
I love reading about other people’s workout music! Great songs! And inthegym.net is my go-to when I need a playlist upgrade
If I run more than 6 miles I am ravenous!! Good job on fueling sensibly!!
I love your snacky day!! I am so glad I stopped counting cals because a day like that would kill me trying to do calculations. I cant believe you ran 13 miles!! Man I love to exercise but I just don’t know if I could handle long distances!
~Justine
Thanks for the shout out. I REALLY need to update my sidebar, thanks for the motivation! and great job on the really long run! 13 miles is no joke!
I love your thoughts on music and running. You’re right, you don’t need to go fast as long as you can beat the urge to want to stop, you’ve conquered a huge obstacle RIGHT there.
Those cookies look so hearty and full of good stuff!!!
The longer the milage..the more I eat eat eat!
She call my phone like da da, da da da da da da!
That kiss me through the phone song is always stuck in my head! lol!
Dear God, I need sweet potatoes in my life right now. I had some in the pantry, but I just checked and they went bad =[ I neeeeed some. Wahhhh. I wish I had time to run to the grocery store. Hey, just shoot me some through the computer. Kthx.
i love popcorn! My favorite is just plain and drizzled with some olive oil and salt.
hmm i like popcorn AND sweet potatoes AND cookies! Delicious!
Thanks for the song ideas as well! I agree- songs that I run too are so important but don’t have to be fast- they just have to keep my mind off stopping!
“… day by day, fresh start-over, a different hands in play…”
I’m not much of a rap/hip hop listener but I love that Kiss Me Through The Phone song! I could play it over and over!
i love how we get song ideas from each other– just another blog perk!!!!
you did a great job of refueling today!!! i find if i ever need a substantial snack, eating something with a banana as part of it does wonders.
I’m usually hungier when I run longer distances, too!!
Pecan butter sounds quite delish and that cookie is a nice big one!!!
CONGRATS on your long run!!! That is awesome! And you are speedy, too. You will have no problems whatsoever in your half. I’m incredibly excited for you – not too much longer!!
I completely agree about running music not having to be fast. So of my favorite songs to run to are slower songs. For example, I love Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s “Over the Rainbow.” I just have to make sure I don’t listen to it when I’m sad!
I agree that music doesn’t have to be bang-you-over-the-head intense to be great to run to. Sometimes–especially in the middle of a run, for me–it’s really nice to vibe out with something more chilled out and zen-like. I can see Jack Johnson fitting nicely in that vibe. One of my favorite lower-key songs mid-run is Rufus Wainwright’s “Greek Song” or Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon”. Both great songs that really capture a mood.
I am, however, utterly convinced of the value of running to the beat–having an external stimulus that keeps your cadence regular. It’s what my company (http://www.hellasound.com) bases our whole running music concept on. Regardless of the mood you and the music are sharing (aggro, chilled-out, up-beat party, etc) syncing with the cadence of music that fits your stride rate is awesome. And it keeps you from slacking off if you start gassing out. Good stuff!