Happy Sunday! So we’ve been enjoying an unexpectedly relaxing weekend. Poor Mimi was diagnosed with pneumonia and an ear infection on Thursday (talk about a double whammy), so we’ve been laying low, running errands, watching movies and the Olympics, that sort of thing. Honestly, I think we all needed it (not just Mimi, who — thankfully — is doing much better).
With the exception of Buddy, who must have a ridiculous immune system, we have all been sick with one thing or another (flu, stomach bug, you name it) over the last few weeks, which hasn’t really made me excited to think about our weekly family meals. Our bouts with sickness have also pushed back some of my “French Kids Eat Everything” strategies for a bit.
But now I don’t have any excuses for not coming up with a meal plan this week. I even went — gasp! — grocery shopping, instead of doing our Peapod pickup (and remembered exactly how much I loathe grocery shopping on the weekends).
However, I am excited to try a few new recipes that caught my eye in the latest issue of Real Simple magazine. I’ll let you know if they’re any good!
Meal Plan
Sunday: Fall Panzanella Salad via Naturally Ella
Monday: Crispy Caper and Chick Pea Spaghetti (from Real Simple)
Tuesday: Chunky Italian Vegetable Stew (from Real Simple)
Wednesday: “Quickie” dinner, since I have a PTO meeting (which means veggie burgers and a salad)
Thursday: Roasted veggies (butternut squash and cauliflower) and green lentils (served simply, tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper)
Friday: TBD
Saturday: TBD
Workout Plan
Let the training commence!
Monday officially begins Week One of my half marathon training for Boston’s Run to Remember in May (stay tuned for a post with my training plan on Tuesday).
I am sort of in denial.
It’s kind of tough to get all psyched for running a half when there’s still a half a foot of snow outside. But I really want to get that sub-2:00 time, which means following a pretty comprehensive plan and giving myself a full 16 weeks to get ready.
Sunday: 5 mile run (the calm before the storm :>)
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 miles (with 2 miles at tempo)
Wednesday: Body Pump
Thursday: 4 miles (moderate speed, about 8:30 mi/hr)
Friday: Boot camp
Saturday: Bikram yoga
Anyone else starting — or in the middle — of training for a race? Do you find it hard to motivate for a spring race when winter is still raging outside?
P.S. Don’t forget to check out the yummy meal plans at Mommy Run Fast, Fitness, Health & Happiness, and OrgJunkie!
Katie @ Pick Any Two says
Ohhhhh I saw that chickpea spaghetti dish too! Hope it’s as yummy as it looks!
Kari says
I started training in the middle of January for my half in April and at times it was so hard to want to step out into the cold to run and some days rather impossible due to weather but I think things will be getting easier now, excited to get my first one done!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
Sorry to hear about the sickness…I’ve been slowly recovering from being sick as well. It’s the worst! That’s awesome that you’ll be training for a half! I’m going to start training for a stair climb at the end of March, once I start to feel better!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
This is such a hard time of year to stay motivated with running! You’re doing great. I love that you’re always trying new recipes, too!
Clarinda @ Enjoying the Course says
The chunky Italian stew sounds yummy! In starting week 2 of my training plan for a couple April races. So exciting! Good luck with your training.