Well, for those of you who have been wondering... I'm still alive after the run! I completed the race in 21 minutes and 30 seconds (2 miles). It's a good start to what I hope will get better as the year goes by!
Don't forget to keep an eye on the cooking page! I update it much more often than I do this page! I haven't gotten around to starting the crafting page up, but hope to do it soon! I will let you know as things happen!
Does anyone out there have any questions for me? Cooking, crafting, life in general? I would love to answer them, so just shoot them my way!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Just Keep Running... Just Keep Running...
Running is one of those activities I was never fond of. I was always the student in P.E. class walking and goofing off when we were supposed to be running the mile. I rarely exercised because I didn't see the need and had a few joint/muscle issues. I was the kid who was skinny without trying. Basically, I had a million excuses up my sleeve and used all of them at one point or another.
So why in the world would I sign up to do a 2 mile run for St. Patrick's Day? I must be crazy!
I recently joined a local gym with my husband (who exercises regularly) and I think I may be falling in love. No, I'm addicted to working out. Yes, I am addicted to the way it makes me feel! It's is amazing that you can exercise to the point of exhaustion and then have MORE energy later.
I've slowly worked my way up from the first time I set foot in the door. Day 1 I was pumped and ready to go... Until I thought I was going to pass out after 10 minutes on an elliptical machine. 3 months later and I can go 30 minutes on the same machine and then go walk/row/lift/etc... afterwards!
The running part is still a little tough for me. I can now run 1 mile without stopping on a treadmill. The question is, can I run 2 miles this Saturday morning, outside, with hundreds of people watching me? I signed up because 'everyone else was doing it' so there should be some motivation to keep up. I also feel I will have some extra adrenaline pumping because this is the first time I will participate in anything like this.
So here we go! I will let you know how it all turns out next week. Until then, if anyone has any points/hints/tips for running PLEASE send them my way!
And P.S. Check out the cooking blog for some new recipes. I may be working out, but will always be in love with food!
So why in the world would I sign up to do a 2 mile run for St. Patrick's Day? I must be crazy!
I recently joined a local gym with my husband (who exercises regularly) and I think I may be falling in love. No, I'm addicted to working out. Yes, I am addicted to the way it makes me feel! It's is amazing that you can exercise to the point of exhaustion and then have MORE energy later.
I've slowly worked my way up from the first time I set foot in the door. Day 1 I was pumped and ready to go... Until I thought I was going to pass out after 10 minutes on an elliptical machine. 3 months later and I can go 30 minutes on the same machine and then go walk/row/lift/etc... afterwards!
The running part is still a little tough for me. I can now run 1 mile without stopping on a treadmill. The question is, can I run 2 miles this Saturday morning, outside, with hundreds of people watching me? I signed up because 'everyone else was doing it' so there should be some motivation to keep up. I also feel I will have some extra adrenaline pumping because this is the first time I will participate in anything like this.
So here we go! I will let you know how it all turns out next week. Until then, if anyone has any points/hints/tips for running PLEASE send them my way!
And P.S. Check out the cooking blog for some new recipes. I may be working out, but will always be in love with food!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Kids in the Kitchen
As some of you may know, I have been teaching an after school class focusing on ISAT preparation using nutrition lessons. A.K.A, we practice math, science, and reading skills by learning about the food pyramid and making food projects. The kids love the activities and don't even realize that they are learning at the same time!
This week we are focusing on fruits and vegetables.
Math: Learn how to calculate the area (length x width) of farms and gardens.
Reading: Follow Pumpkin Pie in a Bag recipe.
Science: Measure and mix ingredients for the recipe.
If anyone out there has a child, the recipe (mentioned above) I've posted on the cooking page is a great one to get them involved in the kitchen. It's also just a good recipe in general!
So, in short, check out the new recipe and let me know what you think!
This week we are focusing on fruits and vegetables.
Math: Learn how to calculate the area (length x width) of farms and gardens.
Reading: Follow Pumpkin Pie in a Bag recipe.
Science: Measure and mix ingredients for the recipe.
If anyone out there has a child, the recipe (mentioned above) I've posted on the cooking page is a great one to get them involved in the kitchen. It's also just a good recipe in general!
So, in short, check out the new recipe and let me know what you think!
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