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    • Sayonara Sugar

      Posted at 5:00 AM by Brittany, on December 19, 2016

      I often joke about my sweet tooth and talk about how it runs my life. I could easily out eat a full grown gorilla when it comes to anything with sugar, and in the past I’ve not worried about it too much because I had a decent balance on my intake.

      Fast forward to over a year ago, when my mental strength turned to mush.

      Some things occurred the last year and a half that helped catalyze my diet to become something you’d likely see on an episode of Jerry Springer, the foodie edition. It’s come to a point where it’s no longer a joke, and I’ve been completely hijacked by sugar. Don’t get me wrong, my Costco cart is still filled with greens, and the bulk of my diet are whole foods, but that doesn’t excuse the excess amounts of treats I’ve consumed.

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      I will never completely abandon processed sugar, I’ve tried and it just causes me to binge. A healthy balance of greens and treats is what I long for, and because I’m not currently in a mental state to have “just one,” sugar has got to go. For now.

      I’m not proud of the spiral I’ve fallen into, and my carefree intake of processed foods has affected me both mentally and physically. I’ve gained 25 pounds, my fitness activities are challenging, and my motivation is dismal, but the good news (because I’m a sucker for silver linings and must end on a positive note) is that this is reversible.

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      Whole Foods – the king of vegan chocolate mousse

      Life happens, and sometimes that means we fall off the wagon. Or in my case, get body slammed off the wagon, run over, and then the wagon backs up just for good measure. We’re human and sometimes it takes time to realize our actions aren’t serving us very well, and in my case it’s taken over a year. I can only take what happens in life and learn from it.

      I’ve been dwelling long enough on my choices and it’s time to make some changes. I no longer want to just “look a certain way,” but rather I want to feel a certain way. I want to sleep better, I want my skin to feel hydrated, I want my energy levels to be elevated, I no longer want my eyes to look lifeless, I want my joint and muscle inflammation to dissipate, and most importantly I want my mind to be at peace.

      Sugar messes with so many parts of our bodies, and our brains are hit the hardest. 

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      SO I went out with a bang last week and stocked up on treats from Whole Foods, because they are my JAM when it comes to vegan baked goods. Starting today I will be training for my seventh half marathon, which will help get me back on track. Within the next three months I plan to avoid any and all processed sugar with one exception – my birthday.

      Life’s too short not to have cake on your birthday.

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      Whole Foods – mile high vegan cupcakes

      I guarantee I will have x-rated fantasy’s of sugar dancing in my lap, and post race I plan to indulge in the most decadent of treats, but overall I hope to regain my mental strength, reestablish some self control, and rediscover what balance means for me.

      Posting this on the blog is my attempt to stay accountable because it’s easy to put this into words after eating a locally made donut when my sugar levels have been filled, but come next week when my reserves are empty I’ll need this accountability to stay strong. I know when I’m out running my double digit miles next month I’ll thank myself, because without all the processed garbage blocking my innards running will feel so much better.

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      Three months sans sugar, and three months of focused running to bring me back to a balanced state of living. I’ll do random updates every so often. One of my favorite half marathon training plans has every Monday as a rest day, including the first one.

      Starting off training with a rest day, I can work with that. 

      Instead of running today you can find me at work, and unwinding with one of my favorite gifts of the year. A friend of mine took one of my Instagram photos and had it made into a puzzle. It was a total surprise, and totally awesome. Also, I’m still rocking three pumpkins outside my house because I have separation anxiety for the fall season.

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      Wish me luck, and if I snap at you while having a conversation just know it’s nothing personal. It’s just the sugar beast searching for glucose. 🙂

      Q: What’s the longest you’ve gone without sugar? For those of you that live sugar free, what was it like when you first made the lifestyle change?

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      | 64 Comments Tagged Half Marathon, Running, Sugar Free, Vegan, Whole Foods
    • Trusting the Process

      Posted at 9:05 AM by Brittany, on February 26, 2016

      I find myself bouncing back and forth between blog posts that have some sort of underlying message about life, to blog posts that have no outline or purpose other than to put mind thoughts to paper – or internet pages. This post falls into the latter category.

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      I turned 27 last week, which is an odd feeling because when I hear 27 all I think about is, “three years from 30” which is terrifying. Not to say there is anything wrong with being 30, in fact I somewhat look forward to turning 30 because I hope by then my life will be together. What’s terrifying is that I feel nothing like an adult, and my lifestyle is still somewhat juvenile.

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      I wear a Buzz Lightyear bag when I ride my bike.

      I’m thankful that I’ve finally, and I repeat FINALLY buckled down to finish my college degree after eight years of back and forth nonsense. From psychology, to dental hygiene, to dental assisting, to nutrition, to where I am now with ASU. I swore I’d have some kind of medical degree like my dad, but alas I’m better with words.

      Let me be a prime example that it’s never too late to finish something you’ve started.

      Never. 

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      BS in Human Communications here I come

      The last few years have been spent soul searching. I’ve discovered a sense of who I am, which is a crucial puzzle piece of life when you’re in your 20’s. I know I’m not done yet and lately I’ve started to feel the sense that something is missing, but I’m not quite sure what. I tend to get stuck in my comfort zone which is where I am once again.

      This happens to me when I run, I get comfortable staying between 3-6 miles and my fitness eventually plateaus. This is when I get impulsive and sign up for another half marathon, like I did last month. I sometimes need a push to step outside my mandala of butterflies and rainbows.

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      Half marathon training is on par, 5 miles is my comfortable spot and now we start getting closer to double digits.

      I am thankful for everything that I have right now – a loving family that supports me in every way, a house over my head, a small but solid friendship circle, and a stable job that allows me to finish school, go on adventures, pick my schedule, and coworkers that love me regardless of my wind blown hair after biking to work.

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      Despite my blessings, I now need more. These feelings creep up whenever I notice myself getting complacent with my comfort zone. I have all the means to take a giant leap in life, but I find myself needing the push. I’m trusting the process and putting the vibes into the world that I’m ready. For what I don’t know, but I’m ready.

      I don’t often look at the bigger picture because I truly believe life is meant to be enjoyed right now, and too many of us get so stuck on what we want later in life that we miss the beauty that’s right in front of us. Disclaimer: I don’t mean throwing everything into the gutter just to have fun, I mean building a life of balance right NOW instead of later when you have X,Y, and Z accomplished. 

      With that said, I’m heeding my dads advice of “look at what you want later, and do what you have to now to make that happen.”

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      I want energy, so my weekends are spent at the theater so I can be in bed by 10.

      I want independence (in other ways that I have now), I want stability (not related to money), I want a place of my own (specifically something tiny and on wheels), I want world exposure (without the fear of getting lost), but mostly I want balance.

      I can feel my inner world slightly off-kilter, and despite being semi locked into life right now (to finish school I must stay with Starbucks for at least another 1.5 yrs because they are footing the bill, yeehaw) I’m looking towards the future for once instead of living in the moment. I must trust my current process to propel me somewhere amazing later in life.

      Perhaps that in and of itself is a slight sense of balance.

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      When all else fails, I can always lean on trees for stability.

      After all that, it turns out this post actually had more purpose that I expected. 🙂 Things are changing in my world, and I’m honoring the flow of life by conforming to the changes.

      Q: Who can relate?

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      | 90 Comments Tagged Bike, Half Marathon, Life, Running
    • Early Morning Confessions

      Posted at 6:30 AM by Brittany, on February 12, 2015

      1. I haven’t talked about running much in these parts lately, but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening. It is…it is happening. 3-4 x a week. Half marathon in 30days.

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      Soggy 7 miler

      2. On the run pictured above I got a bloody toe, and both my hands cracked and bled. Uhhh…hot mess much? I’ll spare you photos. I’m ready for spring running.

      3. My mom made a raw strawberry cheesecake and left me a slice to find on my car. I found it at 5am before work last Saturday. I think I’ll keep her.

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      Coffe + pie = blissfulbritt. <—I had to.

      4. I’m craving change. I hope something crazy happens soon. Hey atmosphere, throwing it out there!! I’m READY!

      5. I’ve been living off of the Starbucks brown rice salad. I get one everyday – no joke. I bring it home and add more greens. It helps that I get them FOFREE.

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      kale+spinach+peas+butternut squash+broccoli+sundried tomatoes+cabbage+brownrice+allthesalsaaaaa.

      6. My photos are awful lately. Taken inside – aka away from natural light. Meh.

      7. I’m obsessed with this vacuum. Obsessed.

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      8. I had the most lovely conversation with two customers at work last week. 15 minutes of pure coffee geekery. I love sharing coffee knowledge with others.

      9. These Starbucks cups make my single heart swoon.

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      10. If a dog poops in the dark and no one is around to see, did he really poop? Ultimate confession: I was walking the dog the other night and not a single fiber in my body wanted to pick up his poop, so I left it. In my defense I went to pick it up the next day, along with someone else’s poop! By someone I mean something…a dog.

      I hope. 

      Q: What’s your confession?

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      | 79 Comments Tagged Confessions, Half Marathon, House Sitting, Raw, Run, Running, Starbucks, Vegan
    • Brain Splurge with a Side of Fun Facts

      Posted at 6:43 AM by Brittany, on December 30, 2014

      Whole lotta random coming atcha in 3…2…1…

      – Christmas was great this year, calm and casual just the way I like it. I gifted my mom tickets to see one of my favorite artists, because he happens to be playing with the Seattle Symphony. I knew she would like the symphony, and I would like him. Win.

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      Fun Fact: I’ve never been to a concert. Unless you count a local radio stations throw together of artists that I went to when I was 12 with my friend and her dad. All I remember is a light up pin and ear plugs. I’m not going to count that.arrow– I escaped to the mountains on another solo hike last week. I decided waiting on other people wasn’t worth it, so off I went with my Mace and kitchen knife.

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      Fun Fact: I LOVE the look of rustic, old, and tattered things. Buildings, cars, boats, you name it. I drove past that boat pictured above many times and finally stopped to take a picture. Look close and you’ll spy a chicken and a cow.arrow– I have officially entered the world of plant based caramel sauce. I hesitate to say “vegan” because I do use honey, but it’s close enough folks. Here is is pictured with a recipe I plan to share later this week. I’m absolutely obsessed.

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      Fun Fact: This recipe inspired me to start making more raw like treats.arrow– I’m in Arizona until the 4th of January. Mountains no longer look the same as the above photo from my solo hike. Not a green tree in sight, just red red rocks.

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      Entering desert land, last of the white mountains.

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      Fun Fact: Sunshine is a drug, and I’m prepared to overdose.arrow-I’ve started training for my next half marathon in March. Running in Arizona has been an ego boost of sorts. FLAT lands mean quicker paces. Busting out an average 9:20 pace after taking months off doesn’t happen in my area, much too hilly.

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      Fun Fact: Arizona is having one of its coldest winters. Almost feels like home.

       Q: What’s your fun fact of the day?

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      | 72 Comments Tagged Arizona, Fun fact, Half Marathon, Random, Run, Vacation
    • Poulsbo Half Marathon – Take Two

      Posted at 3:59 AM by Brittany, on October 16, 2014

      Last Sunday I completed my sixth half marathon, and it was absolutely fantastic.

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      This was my second time running the Poulsbo half, and it is the only half I’ve repeated thus far. This is also the course that holds my current PR from last year. Everything about this race is my favorite from the course to the time of year. October makes for perfect running weather.

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      This year Lily was in town to run it too, and she took second female overall. No big deal.

      As for me, the race was just what I expected. My training was on point, and although I didn’t get a PR I was CLOSE. I felt strong the entire race, and didn’t feel the desire to walk despite the massive hills throughout the course. My time was about 2 minutes and 23 seconds slower than last year (and my current PR,) which I was more than OK with.

      I finished with a time of 2:11:52, a 10:03 pace.

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      I wasn’t sure what to expect with this race because despite finishing all my long runs, my mid week runs were slacking the last couple weeks because I was so wrapped up with school. I also didn’t have “fresh legs” because of all the exploring/hiking Lily and I did the two days prior.

      I think I’ve come to a point where running half marathons are not longer a “big deal.” I didn’t feel nervous, and I was only moderately tired/sore after. I did run this entire race in my Vibram’s, which I had never done before. This contributed to some sore calves, but otherwise they were great. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of this race.

      I'd also like to thank my giant spaghetti feast and this Texas sized cookie for my prerace fuel.

      I’d also like to thank my giant spaghetti feast and this Texas sized cookie for my prerace fuel.

      My mentality throughout my entire training process and the race itself was they key to my successful run. I smiled, I laughed, I cheered on other runners, and I knew that I had the ability to finish strong. I’m still on such a runners high, & I’m searching for half marathon number #7!

      I didn't stop my watch at 13.1 so this is my time for an extra .04 of a mile. Yes...every second counts.

      I didn’t stop my watch at 13.1 so this is my time for an extra .04 of a mile. Every second counts.

      Q(s):

      • Runners, what’s your favorite time of year to run?
      • Non runners, what’s your favorite time of year to do outdoor activities?

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      | 53 Comments Tagged Fall, Half Marathon, October, Race, Run, Vegan
    • Adventures with Lily

      Posted at 3:40 AM by Brittany, on October 14, 2014

      I had the pleasure of spending last Thurs-Mon with a dear friend I met through blogging. Lily and I became friends through blogging wayyy back when this little blog first started, and our friendship has blossomed more and more as each day passes. I went to her wedding before we actually met in person, because blogging has a magical way of bringing people together.

      When deciding what to squeeze into the few days she was here, this is what I came up with.

      Hiking

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      A four mile hike in the heart of the Olympic Mountains. The views were stunning as per usual.

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      Playing Tourist

      Deciding what baked good to purchase is serious business.

      Deciding what baked goods to purchase is serious business.

      I took Lily to Pike Place Market for baked goods (for both), beer (for her), coffee (for me), salmon (for her), and a day of Seattle exploration. I also got a cookie the size of Texas to split.

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      Half Marathoning

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      We both ran the Poulsbo half marathon. A separate post dedicated to this race will come later this week, but I’ll just say the race was fantastic, and Lily got 2nd female overall. She is a beast.

      Coffee Dates

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      Lily humored my love for coffee and went on multiple coffee/tea/beer dates with me. I got coffee every time because I am a square and I like square things. Like black coffee.

      Random Activities

      Building a sad looking haunted house.

      Building a sad yet epic looking haunted house.

      Carb loading on pasta and bread pre race.

      Carb loading on pasta and bread pre race.

       I got Lily to try a handful of vegan items. The success rate was about 50/50.

      I got Lily to try a handful of vegan items. The success rate was about 50/50.

      CliffsNotes Version: We ate, we drank, we laughed, we hiked, we ran, and we explored.

      A fantastic weekend with fantastic company.

      Q: Have you made any friends through blogging? I’ve made a handful of solid friends that I cannot imagine my life without!

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      | 47 Comments Tagged Bloggers, Half Marathon, Run, Seattle, Vegan
    • Early Morning Confessions

      Posted at 6:42 AM by Brittany, on September 25, 2014

      1. Pumpkins. Orange. Brown. Leaves. Scarecrows. Sweet Potatoes. Baked Apples. Yellow.

      FALL, FALL, FALL.

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      2. I haven’t gone hiking in almost three weeks. WHAAAAT!?

      3. I have been drinking coffee in mugs made for the mountains though.

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      4. Instead I’ve been running, and walking, and…working. T-minus 17 days until half time.

      5. I went to visit a friend last weekend and she told me she signed up for her first 5K. After I expressed pure joy by running up the side of a building, she asked if we could go practice run.

      UHH yes!? I didn’t even care that I wasn’t wearing proper shoes.

      I don’t advise running 3miles in TEVA’s.

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      6. I’ve been doing 90% of my half marathon training in my Vibram Five Fingers. I’ve had the same pair for over five years, and they are fantastic.

      7. This made me insanely excited for Thanksgiving. It also made me wonder why I don’t have something like a sloth or wildebeest as my mailbox. I should rectify this.

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      8. I went an entire week without treats. I plan to try a new experiment where I only have treats once a week, but if you see me on the news it’s because mentally I didn’t make it.

      9. I’m running out of things to share, so I will mention how delightful my first official fall weather run was. I went out for 5 mi, but ended up running 8 mi. Crisp air and yellow leaves are magical.

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      10. I haven’t worn deodorant (and by this I mean I haven’t slapped baking soda under my arms because this is what I do for “deodorant”) in two weeks. I hope I haven’t been walking around with a green aura spewing from my body. I only had to reshower once. Win.

      Q: What’s your confession?

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      | 49 Comments Tagged Confessions, Fall, Half Marathon, Random, Run
    • 10 Tips to Get Back Into Running “Longer” Distances

      Posted at 6:48 AM by Brittany, on September 9, 2014

      For the past seven weeks this has been happening…003

      It took time, and the motivation of Lily coming to visit me in order for me to feel ready for another half marathon. The last two I ran were mental struggles, so I’m pleased to say that taking time (even if short) to just run for fun was enough for me to bite the bullet and sign up for my sixth half. I also ran this half last year, and it was one of my most memorable races (right up there with Disney) so I just had to run it again, and this time with Lily! I can’t wait to see her…

      I hadn’t run over 4-5 milers in a good few months, so I had to come up with a few tips to mentally get myself back into running “longer” distances. I chose the above “novice” training plan because I loved it so much when I used it for my first race. Up until week five of the training plan everything was a piece of cake. Multiple runs a week felt great, and 4-5 milers were a cake walk. Once I hit the 6 mile Sunday I knew it was time to get a game plan for the next seven weeks.

      I also went hiking (here) the day before the 6miler, which was brutal.

      Slow and steady.

      Slow and steady.

      Tip #1: Switch up your route – I’ve been running the same roads over, and over, and OVER again for years now. For anything over 5 miles I know mentally it will be better for me to switch up my route. Running in new places is always a fun time.

      Tip #2: Have energy bites waiting for you when you’re done – Or any food for that matter, it gives you something to envision when your stomach starts to yell at you. I also like to stuff dates in my shirt. (The edible kind, not the male variety. Those are nonexistent.)

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      Tip #3: Don’t get discouraged if you need to walk – I used to think my run was a fail if I had to walk even once. Now if I need to walk I do. Sometimes I think I walk more than I should, but whatever it takes to finish the distance! It’s very mental for me.

      Tip #4: End your run at the market – Similar to tip #2, knowing your car is parked waiting for you in the lot of your favorite local market gives that extra boost of motivation. The endless possibilities for a snack post run are pure adrenaline. img_2223

      Tip #5: Run early – Self explanatory, the quicker you get it done the quicker it’s over.

      Tip #6: Pick a place of zen to relax at when you’re done – Along with envisioning dancing cookies and piles of avocados at the market post run, knowing you have a spot to sit and zone out after destroying your miles makes the run go quicker. I choose places like quaint coffee shops.

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      Tip #7: Remember why you’re running – Running 13 miles on an untrained body hurts like hell, so whenever you think about quitting at mile 6, 7, or 8 think about how it might feel to get hit by a bus if you stop. Put in the work now, and it will be easier later.

      Tip #8: Drink lots of this…

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      …and this…

      WATER, not vodka. Vodka will not help you run instead it will help GIVE YOU the runs.

      WATER, not vodka. Vodka will not help you run instead it will help GIVE YOU the runs.

      Tip #9: Eat all the food the day before – Seriously, stuff your face because you’ll need it the next day. My favorites are nut butters, chips, and chocolate…all together. I’ve noticed eating MORE the day before and LESS the morning of makes for easier running (for me.)

      This also leaves more room for post run snacks.

      Tip #10: If all else fails, find a nice spot to sit -Like a random couch on the side of the road…

      ….or here.

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      Sunday I ran my first 7 miler in a while, and it was fueled by two cups of Anniversary Blend, chocolate banana bread for dinner the night before, 120 oz of H2O the previous day (and more that morning), a sweet potato medley for breakfast, and a stellar mindset.

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      Ohh it’s so good to be back.

      Q: What tips or tricks do you follow for longer runs (or other workouts) after being away for a while? 

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      | 45 Comments Tagged Coffee, Half Marathon, Run, Vegan
    • $36 vs. $36

      Posted at 6:54 AM by Brittany, on May 16, 2014

      I don’t spend much time in the town I live in. I grew up here, and while it has its special charm, I just don’t really care to wander the same locations I’ve wandered for 25 years. Sure, if I need to run a quick errand I will go to my local shops, but if I have the time I will go out of my way and drive to other towns. This opens the doors for new adventures.

      When I went to pick up my race packet for the last half marathon I ran, I made the mistake of leaving my house without any food. I thought I’d be home within a couple hours (only a 35 min drive each way), but I should know better. Looking back I think subconsciously I knew I wanted to explore this town away from home through its food.

      After I got my packet I did what any hungry explorer would do, I Googled vegan restaurants in the city I was located. The first to pop up was one I had been wanting to try.

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      Vegan, gluten free, AND raw!? Deal. Please bare with these photos, all I had was my phone.

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      I ordered the AmeRAWcan sun burger (description on the menu) and I was so obsessed with the bread! Cutting out 95% of my wheat intake means I don’t eat a lot of bread, so this was a major treat. I thought about how delicious a PB&J would be on this bread.

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      I couldn’t possibly experience this place without trying one all of the desserts they had available. SO..I got three desserts. OOPS.

      Snatched from my Instagram.

      Snatched from my Instagram.

      It’s not everyday you have access to raw mocha cheesecake, raw strawberry cheesecake, and raw brownie bites. Go big or go home. For the record, I did share these with my mom.

      This place was delicious, but definitely not cheap. My sandwich, two brownie bites, and two slices of cheesecake cost me $36. I didn’t mind though, my $ goes towards food and running. I’ll be going back soon for some raw nachos and raw enchiladas. Swoon.

      After my feast I found myself at the mecca of cheap, yet fantastic.

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      Fun Fact: I don’t actually go to Trader Joe’s all that often, because I don’t like going into the one in my town. I used to work there and well, I’m weird like that? I sometimes try to suck it up, but it usually brings back funky memories so I just don’t.

      With that said, I get excited when I’m in a town away from home that has a TJ’S. As I was stuffing my medium sized bag I thought to myself, “wow, I just came in here for organic berries (which they didn’t have much of after all) how did I end up with all this stuff?” Notorious thoughts in my mind. Long story short I had a shitton of food in my overstuffed bag, and lo and behold the price tag…

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      $36….the exact price I payed 30 minutes prior for a small sandwich, and three desserts.

      I found it ironic, and somewhat comical to compare the two. I think TJ’s wins the, “more bang for your buck” contest, but I still didn’t mind paying for my lunch. YOLO? Sorry…I promise to never say YOLO again, I hate it. Here’s more cheesecake to make up for that.

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      Q(s):

      • Do you like going into places you used to work? No..I get 50 shades of awkward, even if I leave on good terms. 
      • Would you go out of your way to explore a different town? What else am I going to do with my days off? I need adventure, and I don’t always go far! 

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      | 54 Comments Tagged Explore, Gluten Free, Half Marathon, New food, Raw, Run, Vegan
    • Gluten & Dairy Free Carb Loading

      Posted at 6:20 AM by Brittany, on May 7, 2014

      Once upon a time I used to eat lbs of spaghetti with nearly an entire loaf of sourdough bread before a half marathon. These days, the breads don’t sit well in my gut (womp womp) which meant I had to come up with other options the day before my recent race.

      Bare with me on these photos, I lazily used my iPhone. (Except the last two.)

      Breakfast – Wheat free vegan berry muffin from TJ’s (ohh SWOON) and strawberries.

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      70% of the way through my breakfast I decided to snap a photo.

      Lunch – A huge bed of steamed kale (which you can barely see) topped with tofu, carrots, yellow bell pepper, and half of an avocado. With a mango chili sauce and cayenne pepper.

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      Pre Dinner Snack – Apple (no need to photograph this, if you don’t know what an apple looks like please find the closest kindergarten classroom.)

      Dinner – A medium sized sweet potato (hidden under the mix) topped with lentils, cucumber, tomato, salsa, and cayenne. Plus 2-3 servings of black bean quinoa chips.

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      Post Dinner Snacking – Figs and almond butter, a (large) handful of chocolate chips, a few bites of fresh fruit, and a few bites of some vanilla coconut milk ice cream.

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      So there you have it, a day full of food to power me through 13.1 miles. If you read my recap you’ll know the race didn’t quite go as planned, but I wasn’t hungry once. All problems were definitely caused my lack of pre race expulsion and lack of training.

      When I ran the Seattle Half Marathon last December, I remember getting ravenous around mile 9, I made sure that didn’t happen this time. I didn’t even need the ALT bar I brought with me. I hope I made some squirrels day by tossing it into the woods.

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      Post race I skipped the sugar bombs I bought from the bakery and face planted a salad.

      I don’t even know who I am anymore.

      Q: What’s your go to carb loading meal?

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      | 44 Comments Tagged Carbohydrate, Gluten Free, Half Marathon, Run, Vegan
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