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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Tags: city girl country girl cookies, cookies, corn on the cob, ezekial tortilla, minestrone soup, pecan butter, popcorn, sweet potato
May 11th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
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
May 11th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I’m always snacky after working out!!!
May 11th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
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!
May 11th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Love Jack Johnson!
May 11th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
yes, I snack much more often when I workout. Our body is just so smart!
May 11th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Love Flo Rida right round for running! Need to download that Soulja boy one too
May 11th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
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
May 11th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
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
May 11th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
If I run more than 6 miles I am ravenous!! Good job on fueling sensibly!!
May 11th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
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
May 11th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
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!
May 11th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
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!!!
May 11th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
The longer the milage..the more I eat eat eat!
She call my phone like da da, da da da da da da!
May 12th, 2009 at 1:39 am
That kiss me through the phone song is always stuck in my head! lol!
May 12th, 2009 at 7:00 am
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.
May 12th, 2009 at 7:39 am
i love popcorn! My favorite is just plain and drizzled with some olive oil and salt.
May 12th, 2009 at 8:03 am
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…”
May 12th, 2009 at 8:19 am
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!
May 12th, 2009 at 8:20 am
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.
May 12th, 2009 at 8:23 am
I’m usually hungier when I run longer distances, too!!
Pecan butter sounds quite delish and that cookie is a nice big one!!!
May 12th, 2009 at 8:39 am
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!
May 24th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
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!