Yes, I want cake.

This morning was our first long run for our training program. I woke up ready to RUN. Meeker, however, was dreading it. We woke up, hydrated and fueled. I had 2 big glasses of water and this:

1/4 cup wheatberries, 1 handful of trail mix, sprinkled with cinnamon

Sounds weird, but I tell you – it was the perfect pre-run snack. I felt so good! It was sweet enough to get the day started, light enough to keep me motivated, and had staying power through all 6 miles. Plus I got to eat it out of one of my favorite little bowls. Such a perfect size. (Thanks Joshi!)

For me, the run was glorious. I felt so energized and happy to be moving. Meeker, however hated every second of it. At mile 3, I remembered that since this week Meekster hasn’t run over a mile in oh…about a year. I looked over at him to check up on his status, and with daggers in his eyes, he said…”I hate running. I hate it so bad.”

But despite his pain and hatred of the sport, he hung in there. I am so proud of him. I could never go from 0 – 6 miles in a week. He did so well – and at the end of the run, he had a big smile on his face. What a trooper. I am sure that in another 3 weeks he will be running circles around me. Stupid boys.

When we returned, I made us “recovery smoothies”

Hers on the left, his on the right.

Bluberries, frozen raspeberries and strawberries, 1/4 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/4 cup watered down gatorade. To mine, I added almonds, and to Meek’s I added 1 frozen banana. I hate bananas. They are like mushy, stringy, stinky hot dogs. Blech.  He liked it, though.

A close up of the superior smoothie.

Now, I am off to the Springs to have lunch with my good friend Tracy. I can’t wait to see her and hug her little face off! Adios and happy Saturday!