My Magical Journey to Running the Half Marathon TR Link! p.107

[If U Had Wings]

The virtual 5k sounds like a great idea. A nice little challenge for you.

Definitely could be... I do remember an October something. Anywho... about the 1/2.... I wouldn't want to say anything yeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

What kind of teasing us is this????

 

[All7OfUs]

Tiramisu is one of those desserts that sounds yummy to me, but I don't love the taste.

Where has the day gone????? I can't believe it's 6:30 already. Workout, lunch, school, library, dinner. Can't say I mind our days flying by at this point.

I know!! Tonga toast is like that for me. Sorta. It sounds good with all that cinnamon sugary goodness that it's swathed in, but I fear it will be too much mush for me. But I saw yesterday, that MeMom takes most of her mush out and loves it that way, so I may try it that way, so I can get the banana flavor, just not the texture.

yeah, I love days like that- especially during these very coldest days of winter!! 2 weeks ago I was whining about it being 32F. Now that it's -20 below F, I'm begging for 32 again! Homeschooling really helps! Plus my 14 year old got really sick today, and that made my day go by faster too.

"Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul."

~ Douglas MacArthur

I LOVE this quote!! I"m going to post in on notecards around my house with a big fat honkin' picture of my marshmallowy, flabby self!! That ought to keep me on track at least a little more!

What kind of teasing us is this????

All in good time, dearie!! Seriously, my DH and I need to do some serious long and short term planning over the next couple of weeks, then there will be a big, fat post about some more "final" decisions (which we all know in the DISWorld last about 1 week until the next plan supercedes ). You especially should watch for that.

 

[eandesmom]

LOVE the idea of a virtual 5k! WTG with sticking with it even when it doesn't seem fun.

Pizza Soup sounds yummy and pretty healthy? Would you mind sharing the recipe?

Healthy depends on what you like on/in your pizza lol!

Here you go, I tend to mess with the ingredients based on what I have around and what sounds good at the time! Canned mushrooms work just fine.

Pizza Soup

• 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 an onion
• Diced Bell peppers if desired, not in original recipe but a great addition (I typically have red in the soup but all are good!)

Saute above in olive oil


Put in crockpot with the following

• 1 15 oz can pizza sauce
• 4 cups water (or 2 can's full using the pizza sauce can)
• 2 cups sliced pepperoni (an 8oz package is about right)
• 1 cup bulk italian sausage, browned (although the recipe only calls for a cup, I generally use a whole pound)
• 1 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1 1/2 tsp Basil
• 1 1/2 tsp Oregano
• 1-2 small cans sliced olives. Not in the original recipe but we like olives on our pizza so it seemed appropriate to add.
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese. (the recipe has this in the crockpot, however we like it better fresh, shredded and served on top

Heat thoroughly, serve with fresh parmesan.

Is lovely with some garlic bread and a nice spinach salad on the side!

More often than not, I don't do this in the crockpot as it can heat up much faster in a nice soup pot and is a quick dinner as well as a kid favorite! Adding the extra veggies and sausage makes it more of a chunky soup which we like (and the kids dribble less!).

 

[If U Had Wings]

The soup sounds delicious! I'm going to have to try that.

 

[All7OfUs]

That recipe looks divine!! I just copied into word and am going to try it next week after DH gets home. Yum!

 

[dismagiclover]

Sounds like you had a great workout today! I'm always super sweaty at the end of my runs. When I get back from my long summer runs I look like I just took a shower. It's part of being a runner and before you know it you'll actually like the feeling. Anyway great job pushing yourself. That is the way we get better! (And this coming from Ms. noncompetitive) The virtual 5K sounds great. Just don't compare yourself to others that do it faster. Compare it to where you were a month ago

 

[carissanboys]

The virtual 5k sounds like a great idea. A nice little challenge for you.

I'm excited and nervous.

yeah, I love days like that- especially during these very coldest days of winter!! 2 weeks ago I was whining about it being 32F. Now that it's -20 below F, I'm begging for 32 again! Homeschooling really helps! Plus my 14 year old got really sick today, and that made my day go by faster too.

When we started the year, I wanted to begin school each day by 8. And then I decided on 9. Now we're lucky to get started by 10.

Get well vibes to your house!

LOVE the idea of a virtual 5k! WTG with sticking with it even when it doesn't seem fun.



Healthy depends on what you like on/in your pizza lol!

Here you go, I tend to mess with the ingredients based on what I have around and what sounds good at the time! Canned mushrooms work just fine.

Thanks for posting the recipe, Cynthia! Sounds delicious. I think most tomato based soups are fairly healthy.

The virtual 5K sounds great. Just don't compare yourself to others that do it faster. Compare it to where you were a month ago

I am going to try and focus on this!!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Great workout Carissa! You're an inspiration!

Thanks for the birthday wishes..it was a nice day. My Tiramisu was DELICIOUS! And....Jeff got me a new Vera Bradley purse...yee-ha!

A virtual 5K sounds like a great idea...a goal to work toward. I like that!

 

[carissanboys]

Great workout Carissa! You're an inspiration!

Thanks for the birthday wishes..it was a nice day. My Tiramisu was DELICIOUS! And....Jeff got me a new Vera Bradley purse...yee-ha!

A virtual 5K sounds like a great idea...a goal to work toward. I like that!

I'm starting to think I'm not sore from the twisting squats, but maybe the hula hooping.

I must see a picture of the new VB purse!!

 

[daly7o9]

I just found your thread and want you to know that you've got me thinking about the half marathon. I've always wanted to do some sort of race, but thought I'd ease into it with a 5k (that's why I'm doing the virtual 5/10k on Valentines day). After reading your thoughts, I'm inspired. I need to be less of a chicken. What's the worst that can happen? Getting swept? In the grand scheme of things that's not so horrible, I guess.

I had to laugh at the motivational pictures on your treadmill.
I've got a picture of the full marathon Mickey medal on my treadmill (not that I'll be going for that any time soon, but its the only one I could find).

Actually, I'm not doing the C25K program, but my times are similar to yours... about 1.9 miles in 30 minutes. I'll be right beside you (virtually) on Valentines day.

 

[carissanboys]

I just found your thread and want you to know that you've got me thinking about the half marathon. I've always wanted to do some sort of race, but thought I'd ease into it with a 5k (that's why I'm doing the virtual 5/10k on Valentines day). After reading your thoughts, I'm inspired. I need to be less of a chicken. What's the worst that can happen? Getting swept? In the grand scheme of things that's not so horrible, I guess.

I had to laugh at the motivational pictures on your treadmill.
I've got a picture of the full marathon Mickey medal on my treadmill (not that I'll be going for that any time soon, but its the only one I could find).

Actually, I'm not doing the C25K program, but my times are similar to yours... about 1.9 miles in 30 minutes. I'll be right beside you (virtually) on Valentines day.

So glad you decided to post! You're exactly right. Getting swept would stink, but at least you went out there and started. That's more than most people in the world did. And, at least you'd be at WDW!!


I keep thinking about having to post that it took 45+ minutes to do the 5K. Why do I care so much? I'm just a beginnger!

 

[eandesmom]

Thanks for posting the recipe, Cynthia! Sounds delicious. I think most tomato based soups are fairly healthy.

Oh the base is, it's the pepperoni and sausage and cheese that are not so much!

lol!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Hi Carissa! What is a "Virtual 5K"??

 

[All7OfUs]

Just making my morning rounds to say Good Morning! Hope you had a wonderful day, while I was snoozing

 

[carissanboys]

Hi Carissa! What is a "Virtual 5K"??

It just means that all of us who are doing it will do it on our own that day and then report online our time. Does that make sense?

Just making my morning rounds to say Good Morning! Hope you had a wonderful day, while I was snoozing

I had a good day, but now it's time for me to go snooze. My body hurts and just wants to get cozy in bed.

 

[All7OfUs]

I had a good day, but now it's time for me to go snooze. My body hurts and just wants to get cozy in bed.

Sleep well, and rest that body of yours! Tomorrow is another day of feeling like you are making progress and doing your best!!! Go-Go-Go!!!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

I'm starting to think I'm not sore from the twisting squats, but maybe the hula hooping.

I must see a picture of the new VB purse!!

That hula hooping is KILLER!!

Here's a pic of the new purse....he also got me the matching zip wallet.

 

[carissanboys]

Sleep well, and rest that body of yours! Tomorrow is another day of feeling like you are making progress and doing your best!!! Go-Go-Go!!!

I did get a good sleep and I decided to take today off. I'll be doing the virtual 5K on Sunday, my normal rest day, so I figure I'm due a day off.

That hula hooping is KILLER!!

Here's a pic of the new purse....he also got me the matching zip wallet.

I'm thinking since I'm only sore on one side it's the hula hooping because I moved in the same direction the entire time. I think I'll take it easy with that one next time.

Very cute purse! I'm not a pink person, but I like it.

 

[mommytothreeboys]

I don't tend to be a pink person either, but I like the pink/orange combination lately...it's my new favorite color combo!

 

[carissanboys]

I don't tend to be a pink person either, but I like the pink/orange combination lately...it's my new favorite color combo!

Exactly. There's something about the orange and the brown/black (can't tell which one it is) that makes it all work.