The NYC Insider's guide to the NYC running is inspired by the thoughts and experiences of a New Yorker who has run the NYC Marathon twice and is now training for 5 Half Marathons - one in each of the five boroughs.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Lucky Me
I had much better luck timing the weather today than I did last week -- the rain stopped just in time for me to get my miles in. Bonus: because it was forecasted to be a rainy day, the park was relatively empty, allowing me to enjoy the forsythia blooms, rather than dodging bikers and baby strollers.
Today
Breakfast: yogurt w/1/4 cup granola, water snack: 1 cup multigrain cheerios Lunch: steak slices on a roll, carrot sticks w/dressing, water Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half, zone bar Dinner:
Today's mileage: ran 8 miles Year-to-date: 100.5 miles
Since I wasn't able to run Monday or yesterday, I will have to increase my miles to get to 100 miles by the end of March.
Today Breakfast: yogurt w/1 cup frosted mini wheats, banana, 2 oreos, water Lunch: steak sandwich on roll, water snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half, apple Dinner: spinach salad w/shrimp and carrots, blueberries, 1 slice cheese, water snack: 1/4 cup almonds
Today's mileage: ran 8 miles Year-to-date: 92.5 miles
My second day home with a sick child, but I'm still hoping to sneak out for a run later.
Today
Breakfast: yogurt, banana, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half Snack: 1/4 cup almonds Lunch: turkey sandwich w/miracle whip and pickles, apple Snack: 7 oreos, water Dinner: spinach salad w/blueberries, dried cranberries and sliced almonds, water Snack: 1/4 cup almonds
Today's mileage: ran 0 miles Year-to-date: 84.5 miles
I ran my first mile and a half with my teenage son this morning. Wow, with his long legs, he can really move beautifully and effortlessly. I felt like a short little troll next to him (for the short period of time that I was next to him -- he quickly out-distanced me), but at the same time was extremely proud of how far he's progressed with his running.
My whole body ached and I was tempted to quit when my son did, but I plugged through the pain and was proud to finish my planned mileage.
Today
Breakfast: yogurt w/sliced almonds, banana Lunch: turkey sandwich w/miracle whip and pickles on a roll, water Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half, chocolate chip muffin Dinner: chicken w/lemon, roasted potatoes, mixed veggies, water Snack: 2 large spoonfuls of peanut butter, water
Today's mileage: ran 6 miles Year-to-date: 84.5 miles
It was 22 degrees when I got up this morning. But the day was sunny and bright, and I was pleased to see that the cold hadn't bothered the crocuses and daffodils which first poked their heads up last week when the weather was so pleasant (this despite the patches of snow which have remained here and there in the park and the icicles that cling to the rock formations on the northern end of my route).
Today
Breakfast: chocolate chip muffin Lunch: turkey sandwich w/french dressing and pickles on a roll, water Snack: banana granola bar, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half Dinner: steak, 1 piece rosemary ciabatta, sauteed spinach, red wine snack: 2 handfuls cracklin oat bran
Today's mileage: ran 6 miles Year-to-date: 78.5 miles
I waited and waited to run today, and when it seemed as though there was a break in the precipitation, I headed out. At first, I encountered just a delightful misty rain. But in the course of my run, I got hit with everything: sleet, snow, even a little hail! But I soldiered on!
Today
Breakfast: multi-grain puffed corn cereal w/milk, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half Lunch: pasta w/cheese & black olives, pear Snack: hot chocolate, small cup of ice cream Dinner: pork loin w/peanut butter dipping sauce, spinach, water
Today's mileage: ran 3 miles Year-to-date: 72.5 miles
Breakfast: yogurt w/sliced almonds, 2 cups coffee w/half and half Lunch: 2 cups life cereal, pear Snack: 1/4 cup cashews Dinner: peanut butter and pumpkin butter sandwich, water Snack: black olives, hot chocolate
Today's mileage: ran 3 miles Year-to-date: 69.5 miles
It is beautiful today, but cold enough early in the morning that I waited until it warmed up in the afternoon to take my run. Of course that meant that I encountered folks from NYC's St. Patrick's Day parade, all decked out in their green beads and shamrocks, since by that time, the festivities well under way.
Breakfast: oatmeal w/peanuts and dried fruit
Lunch: carrots w/almond butter, green apple, water Snack: 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Dinner: 1/4 flat-crust pizza, irish cheddar & apple slices, shamrock cookie Snack: bread w/dried fruit and nuts, bailey's irish cream
Today's mileage: ran 3 miles Year-to-date: 57.5 miles
Ok, I've had sort of a slow start to my 1000 miles/year, marathon-training goal. But now that I've run 6 miles on two consecutive days and don't feel as bad as I did a week ago, I think I'm on to something here.
Breakfast: la liberte yogurt, granola bar, 2 cups coffee w/half and half Lunch: turkey breast sandwich w/french dressing and pickles, klondike bar, water Snack: tall skim light whip mocha Dinner:
Today's mileage: ran 6 miles Year-to-date: 51.5 miles
I still have lots of catching up to do to get myself on track for 1000 miles this year. But I did six today (in beautiful weather) and hope to do another six tomorrow. With 1.5 on Tuesday and hopefully another 6 tomorrow, that will make 13.5 for the week, which is the most I've done this year.
Breakfast: honey yogurt w/sliced almonds, cubed honeydew melon, 2 1/2 cups mocha w/milk Lunch: turkey breast in 1/3 pita w/french dressing, pear, klondike bar, water Snack: 1 cup of cracklin oat bran, water Dinner: chicken & pasta w/tomato sauce, asparagus, merlot
Today's mileage: ran 6 miles Year-to-date: 49.5 miles
A busy schedule (and a little laziness) means I didn't get our this week as much as I should have. But I was out the last two days! I expect rain will keep me home tomorrow, but then am hoping for a run-filled week!
Friday: Breakfast: 1 cup Cracklin Oat Bran w/milk, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half Lunch: 2 spoonfuls peanut butter, apple
Dinner: shared appetizers: chorizo, shrimp/bread w/garlic sauce; green salad, sliced steak, fries, 2 caipirinhas, water
Today's mileage: ran 1.5 miles Year-to-date: 36 miles
Saturday:
Breakfast: la liberte yogurt, 1/2 blueberry scone, banana, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half Lunch: apple/squash soup, crackers Dinner: chicken breast w/barbecue sauce, asparagus, sticky bun, raspberries, water Snack: small glass Baily's
Today's mileage: ran 6 miles Year-to-date: 42 miles
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