Before leaving for school this morning, I already knew what I wanted for lunch... Buckwheat... A big bowl of freshly made hot buckwheat. The gloomy, overcast, cold day made me crave the warmth and the nutty flavor of this
healthy grain. And so, for the 2 hours of lecture on cirrhosis and various liver diseases, all I could think about was having my buckwheat. And that I sure did.
When I got home, I prepared a
big bowl of buckwheat, topped with 1/2 of crumbled up veggie patty (all natural & vegan, my fave by
Don Lee Farms, purchased at Costco!), canned peas, and kidney beans. I added a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
.. And I was happy. The lunch was filling, but it still felt light.
A few hours later, I started getting
that feeling... the feeling that makes sitting at your desk impossible... my body was antsy to get outside.
Great... I thought...
In the rain and cold, that's exactly what my body should be craving! But when my body talks to me, I listen.
To my luck, the Weather Channel promised a rain-free cloud patch for at least 30 min. So I taped the metatarsal cushions to my feet (to hopefully prevent any foot pain), braided my hair, layered up, turned on the
RunKeeper app, and off I went without any goals or expectations for my run.
It was one of those rare runs when I felt like I could just keep going and going. I felt light. It felt easy. At the 1.4mi mark where I have to decide between the 2.8mi- or the 4mi- loop, I didn't even think. I kept going. And so, that's how I ran today's 4 miles. There may have been slushy snow beneath my feet and cold raindrops above my head, but I loved every moment of it. I had no intention of going fast. I just wanted to go.
It. felt. wonderful. And yeah, guess the Weather Channel lied about the no rain part...
what else is new.I've stopped running with headphones months ago. Instead, I kinda enjoy having a conversation with myself inside my head. I replay conversations, things I learned in class, day dream about new recipes. My runs are my
me time, and I don't let even music lyrics interrupt.
[Though I loved my slower pace, I do admit that I sprinted the last 1/4 mi because it started pouring. Hence the 6:54min/mi split :)]
My post-run snack was both delicious and beautiful. I treated myself to a "parfait" made with layers of Greek yogurt, banana, white (!!!) chia seeds, instant oats, and strawberry-goji berry preserves. Quadruple
yummm! And perfect high protein, high potassium snack!
I may have also snacked on some Food Should Taste Good kettle corn chips... You know
where to get some :)
Rain rain, go away!
♥ V.
