The NYC Insider's Guide to NYC Running

2012-02-13T19:46:00.000-05:00

Monday
Breakfast: yogurt w/nuts, water, 2 1/2 cups of coffee w/half and half
Lunch: turkey breast sandwich w/pickle relish, water
Snack: yogurt, rice crisps, 4 oz oj

Dinner: bbq chicken, baked potato, mixed veggies, dried cranberries, water

Monday's exercise: walked 2.5 miles

Year-to-date running: 51 miles

2012-02-12T09:48:00.004-05:00

Sunday
Breakfast: zone bar, orange, water, 2 1/2 cups of coffee w/half and half
Lunch: bagel with strawberry cream cheese, water
Snack: 1/4 cup cashews
Dinner: potato/ham/cheese frittata, strawberries, water
Snack: 1/4 cup almonds
Sunday's exercise: walked up (and down) 33 flights of stairs
Year-to-date running: 51 miles

2012-02-11T09:14:00.003-05:00

Saturday
Breakfast: yogurt w/banana slices and sunflower seeds, water, 2 1/2 cups of coffee w/half and half
Snack: 2 small pieces stollen
Lunch: 3 pancakes w/syrup, strawberries, water
Dinner: shepherd's pie, diet coke, Irish coffee
Dessert: bailey's

Saturday's exercise: 30 minutes wii fit balance
Year-to-date running: 51 miles

2012-02-10T09:15:00.001-05:00

Friday
Breakfast: special k cereal w/milk, water, 2 1/2 cups of coffee w/half and half
Lunch: leftover chili, crystal lite lemonade
Dinner: tilapia, roasted asparagus, stollen, water
Friday's exercise: ran 4.5 miles
Year-to-date running: 51 miles

2012-02-08T15:15:00.002-05:00

Wednesday
Breakfast: oatmeal w/cut up banana, 2 1/2 cups of coffee w/half and half
Lunch: avocado omelette, biscuit, hash browns, diet coke
Snack: granola bar
Dinner: pasta w/2 meatballs and tomato sauce, sauteed spinach, water

Wednesday's exercise: 30 minutes wii fit balance exercises
Year-to-date running: 46.5 miles

2012-02-07T10:08:00.007-05:00

My big goal this year is to run at least 5 half marathons - one in each of NYC's five boroughs. I had planned the first one for last month, but somewhat disappointingly, it snowed the morning of the race and between the cold and the snow and the early dark of the day, I bugged out, knowing that it is likely that I'll have better for my second Manhattan attempt: the More/Fitness Half Marathon in April. So I read another runner's perspective of training and race day surprises with some interest. Here's a link so you can read it, too.

Tuesday
Breakfast: special k cereal w/milk, 2 1/2 cups of coffee w/half and half

Lunch: turkey breast sandwich w/pickles and mayo, red grapes, water
Snack: zone bar
Dinner: chicken w/parmesan cheese, baked potato, sauteed zucchini, water
Snack: 1/4 cup almonds

Tuesday's exercise: ran 3 miles
Year-to-date running: 46.5 miles

2012-02-05T10:03:00.000-05:00

Sunday
Breakfast: special k cereal w/milk, 2 1/2 cups of coffee w/half and half

Lunch:
Dinner:

Sunday's exercise:
Year-to-date running: 43.5 miles

2012-02-03T08:52:00.003-05:00

Friday
Breakfast: yogurt w/banana and sliced almonds, energy bar, 2 1/2 cups of coffee w/half and half

Lunch: 1/2 bagel w/strawberry cream cheese, apple, water
Snack: energy bar
Dinner: steak, rice w/pistachios, roasted tomatoes, hess red wine

Friday's exercise: ran 3 miles
Year-to-date running: 43.5 miles

2012-02-02T10:00:00.002-05:00

Thursday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sunflower seeds, leftover mini-yam, 2 1/2 cups of coffee w/half and half

Lunch: chicken salad wrap
Snack: 1 cup cheez-its
Dinner: raviolis with butter and cheese, salad w/french dressing
Snack: 8 oz oj

Thursday's exercise: 1 hour wii fit stepping
Year-to-date running: 40.5 miles

2012-01-31T13:14:00.001-05:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: yogurt w/pine nuts

Lunch: turkey breast sandwich w/miracle whip and pickles, coffee w/half and half
Snack: zone bar
Dinner: slider, 1/4 blt, chicken nugggets, yogurt, 2 glasses white wine

Tuesday's exercise: walked 3 miles
Year-to-date running: 40.5 miles

2012-01-30T09:24:00.004-05:00

Monday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sunflower seeds, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: 1 cup life cereal

Lunch: 1/2 bagel with strawberry cream cheese, vinegar infused beets
Snack: popcorn, peanut butter, water
Dinner: chicken baked w/lemon zest, raisins and pine nuts, peas, 1/4 pear, water

Monday's exercise: 30 minutes wii fit balance
Year-to-date running: 40.5 miles

2012-01-29T13:44:00.002-05:00

Sunday
Breakfast:yogurt w/almonds, banana, 2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: cinnamon raisin bagel w/strawberry cream cheese, starbucks tall skim lite whip mocha
Snack: rice crisps, zone bar, 3 beets, water
Dinner: soft taco w/ground beef, salsa, avocado; orange slices; water

Sunday's exercise: 3 miles
Year-to-date running: 40.5 miles

2012-01-28T15:59:00.002-05:00

Saturday
Breakfast:yogurt w/almonds, 2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: turkey breast sandwich with pickles, diet dr pepper
Dinner: baked salmon, asparagus, 2 pieces raisin bread, 2 glasses chardonnay
Dessert: 2 pieces toblerone

Saturday's exercise: 3 miles

Year-to-date running: 37.5 miles

2012-01-27T11:50:00.002-05:00

Friday
Breakfast:yogurt w/almonds, 2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: leftover pasta, zone bar, water
Dinner: chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, red pepper strips, 1/3 pear, water
Dessert: 3 pieces toblerone

Friday's exercise: 1 hour wii fit strenthening exercises
Year-to-date running: 34.5 miles

2012-01-26T14:50:00.001-05:00

Thursday
Breakfast: water, special K w/milk
Snack: zone bar, 1 1/2 cups coffee w/cream and half and half

Lunch: turkey breast sandwich on 7 grain bread w/cranberry mayo, diet coke

Dinner: chinese food, water
Snack: 4 oz oj

Thursday's exercise: 45 minutes wii fit yoga
Year-to-date running: 34.5 miles

2012-01-25T15:01:00.002-05:00

Wednesday
Breakfast: water, special K w/milk, 1 cup coffee w/half and half

Lunch: leftover quiche, green grapes, 2 pieces french bread w/butter, 2 cups coffee w/cream

Dinner: spinach pasta w/2 meatballs and marinara sauce, 1/2 pear, water
Snack: 1 1/2 toblerone pieces

Wednesday's exercise: walked 4 miles
Year-to-date running: 34.5 miles

2012-01-24T11:18:00.003-05:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: frosted mini-wheats w/milk, 8 oz oj
Snack: crystal lite lemonade

Lunch: sauteed bananas (3 bananas cooked in butter, w/splash of oj and sprinkling of dried cranberries), applesauce, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Dinner: baon and apple quiche, green grapes, french bread with butter, water

Tuesday's exercise: ran 8.5 miles
Year-to-date running: 34.5 miles

2012-01-23T08:50:00.002-05:00

Monday
Breakfast: frosted mini-wheats w/milk, coffee w/half and half

Lunch: leftover chicken w/cashews and rice, 4 pieces toblerone
Dinner: yogurt w/honey and peanut butter, 1 glass white wine
Monday's exercise:
Year-to-date running: 26 miles

2012-01-20T16:47:00.000-05:00

Friday
Breakfast: yogurt w/honey, banana, water

Lunch: ham sandwich w/pickles, green grapes, water
Snack: almonds, 1 spoonful peanut butter, 1 cup coffee w/half and half
Dinner:

Friday's exercise: 30 minutes wii fit balance exercises
Year-to-date running: 26 miles

2012-01-19T10:36:00.001-05:00

Thursday
Breakfast: oatmeal w/cut up banana, 1 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: 2 zone bars, 2 string cheese
Dinner: sloppy joes, carrot sticks, green grapes, water
Snack: almonds, peanut butter, water

Thursday's exercise: walked 1 mile
Year-to-date running: 26 miles

2012-01-18T16:48:00.002-05:00

Wednesday
Breakfast: frosted mini-wheats w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: cup of vegetable soup, california wrap, diet coke
Dinner: lasagna, olives, apples slices, water
Snack: piece of toblerone

Wedneday's exercise: ran 4.5 miles
Year-to-date running: 26 miles

2012-01-17T14:18:00.001-05:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: zone bar, applesauce, 2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: ham sandwich w/pickles, clementine, water
Snack: 1 piece toblerone, 1/4 cup almonds, flavored water
Dinner: chicken francese, cantaloupe, sauvignon blanc

Tuesday's exercise: 30 minutes wii fit aerobic exercises
Year-to-date running: 21.5 miles

2012-01-13T18:00:00.000-05:00

Friday
Breakfast: yogurt w/almond slices and raisins

Lunch: butternut squash soup, grilled chicken sandwich w/avocado, tomato slices, and balsamic vinegar, green salad, diet coke, irish coffee

Snack: 1 cup coffee w/half and half

Dinner: 1 slice pizza

Friday's exercise: ran 9 miles
Year-to-date running: 21.5 miles

2012-01-12T11:02:00.001-05:00

Thursday
Breakfast: 1 cup frosted mini-wheats w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: turkey breast sandwich w/mayo and relish, water, toblerone

Dinner: baked marinated chicken breast, 1 piece french bread w/butter, cherry tomatoes, kiwi slices, water

Thursday's exercise: 30 minutes wii balance exercises
Year-to-date running: 12.5 miles

2012-01-11T14:10:00.001-05:00

Wedneday
Breakfast: 1 cup frosted mini-wheats w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: turkey breast w/mayo and relish, 2 pieces toblerone, watered down juice
Snack: zone bar

Dinner: soft taco w/ground turkey, avocado, salsa; apple slices, water
Snack: 2 pieces toblerone

Wednesday's exercise: ran 4.5 miles
Year-to-date running: 12.5 miles

2012-01-10T22:13:00.000-05:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: 1 cup frosted mini-wheats w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: beets, cheese & crackers, almonds, watered down juice

Snack: handful of goldfish

Dinner: porkchop, quinoa, romaine and grape tomato salad with French dressing
Snack: brownie

Tuesday's exercise: walked 4.5 miles
Year-to-date running: 8 miles

2012-01-09T14:03:00.001-05:00

Monday
Breakfast: 1 cup frosted mini-wheats w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: turkey breast sandwich w/mayo and 2 pickles, watered down juice/, clementine
Snack: 100 cal popcorn, leftover veggies, zone bar

Dinner:

Monday's exercise: 45 minutes of wii yoga

Year-to-date: 8 miles

2012-01-07T19:45:00.000-05:00

Friday
Breakfast: 1 cup cheerios w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: california wrap, diet coke
Dinner: chinese food, white wine, toblerone

Friday's exercise: wii fit strenthening routine
Year-to-date: 3 miles

Saturday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sunflower seeds, 1 clementine, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: 1 zone bars, marshmallows
Lunch: peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat, juice/seltzer

Dinner: broiled chicken w/sage and lemon, 1 small piece french bread w/butter, romaine & pepper salad w/french dressing, water, 1 piece toblerone

Saturday's exercise: ran 5 miles
Year-to-date: 8 miles

2012-01-05T15:25:00.000-05:00

Thursday
Breakfast: 1 cup cheerios w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: 2 zone bars
Snack: selzer and juice, 1/4 cup pecans
Dinner:

Thursday's exercise: ran 3 miles
Year-to-date: 3 miles

2012 Fitness Goals

2012-01-04T16:16:00.001-05:00

Last year's fitness goals were all about running -- finishing my 1000 miles and trying my best to finish a faster marathon. Well I met my mileage goals and finished the NYC marathon, although not at the pace I had hoped.

This year, I plan to cut back on my running. I still find it one of the best workouts for me, but I won't miss the slog of getting in big chunks of mileage. I hope to finish 5 half marathons - one in each borough of NYC. And I also hope to do some other things.

It's been really cold the past couple of days, so I'm inside with the wii. It is kind of a fun change of pace.

Tuesday
Breakfast: oatmeal w/sliced almonds, coffee w/milk
Lunch: leftover pasta, clementines, water
Dinner: chicken tenders, roasted fingerling potatoes, mixed veggies, water
Snack: chocolate

Tuesday's exercise: wii fit yoga
Year-to-date: 0 miles

Wednesday
Breakfast: 1/2 bagel w/butter, 2 clementines, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: pb&j sandwich, yogurt, dried edamame
Snack: selzer and juice, cheezits
Dinner: pork medallions w/fruit chutney, rice, carrots w/ranch dip, fingerling limes, water

Wednesday's exercise: 30 minutes wii fit balance training
Year-to-date: 0 miles

I did it!

2011-12-31T08:42:00.001-05:00

I reached my goal of 1000 miles this year -- just in the nick of time!

Saturday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 97.5 miles
Year-to-date: 1000.2 miles

Almost There!

2011-12-30T16:35:00.001-05:00

Just ten more miles to reach my goal of running 1000 miles this year!

Friday
Breakfast: cereal w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: grapefruit, several slices of stollen, water

Dinner: pasta w/tomato sauce, apple slices, stollen, 2 pieces of toblerone, water

Friday's mileage: 15 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 87.5 miles
Year-to-date: 990.2 miles

2011-12-29T09:57:00.001-05:00

Thursday
Breakfast: yogurt, 2 clementines, water
snack: grande skim lite whip mocha

Lunch: grilled chicken and avocado salad, diet coke
Dinner: 1 slice pizza, 2 pieces toblerone, water

Thursday's mileage: 8 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 72.5 miles
Year-to-date: 975.2 miles

2011-12-22T10:59:00.001-05:00

Thursday
Breakfast: cereal w/milk, 1/2 oj, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: turkey breast and cheese sandwich on whole wheat w/mayo, 1/2 glass oj, water
Dinner: tilapia w/salsa, roasted sweet potato, apple crisp, water

Thursday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 64.5 miles
Year-to-date: 967.2 miles

2011-12-21T15:24:00.002-05:00

Wedneday
Breakfast: cereal w/milk, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half

snack: 1/4 cup dried edemame, grapefruit juice
Lunch: leftover mac and cheese, more grapefruit juice
Dinner: bbq chicken breast, mixed veggies, bread w/butter, 1 date, water
dessert: 1 1/2 pieces toblerone
Wednesday's mileage: 7 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 54.5 miles
Year-to-date: 957.2 miles

2011-12-20T17:40:00.001-05:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: yogurt, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half

snack: zone bar and crystal lite lemonade
Lunch: 1/2 cup dried edemame
Snack: sugar free jello, 4 dates, tall coffee w/half and half
Dinner: steak, mac and cheese, tomatoes, celery w/dip, water
Snack: glass of amaretto

Tuesday's mileage: 6 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 47.5 miles
Year-to-date: 950.2 miles

2011-12-19T15:58:00.000-05:00

Monday
Breakfast: yogurt, 1 cup coffee w/half and half

snack: zone bar and water

Lunch: pasta w/tomato sauce
Snack:
Dinner:

Monday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 41.5 miles
Year-to-date: 944.2 miles

2011-12-16T10:31:00.001-05:00

Friday
Breakfast: raisin bran crunch w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: veggie panini, fries, diet coke
Dinner:

Friday's mileage: 5 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 31.5 miles
Year-to-date: 934.2 miles

2011-12-14T14:29:00.001-05:00

Wednesday
Breakfast: oatmeal w/sliced almonds and dried strawberries, 2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: turkey, cheese, mayo sandwich on whole wheat, clementine, 1 piece toblerone, water
Snack: tea, cliff bar, ginger ale
Dinner: taco, orange slices, 1 piece toblerone, water

Wednesday's mileage: 5 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 26.5 miles
Year-to-date: 929.2 miles

2011-12-13T16:47:00.001-05:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: veggie omelette, few bites hash browns, biscuit, 2 cups coffee w/milk

Lunch: leftover chinese noodles, crystal lite lemonade
Snack: almonds, water
Dinner: bacon-wrapped filet mignon, potato-cheese puff, carrot sticks/dip, honey dew melon chunks, cheesecake, water
Tuesday's mileage: 5 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 21.5 miles
Year-to-date: 924.2 miles

2011-12-07T13:57:00.002-05:00

Wednesday
Breakfast: yogurt, 2 cups coffee w/half and half, 4 oz juice

Lunch: chicken nuggets w/ketchup
Snack: mango sorbet, 1/2 cup fritos, crystal lite lemonade
Dinner: pasta w/tomato sauce and 1 meatball, romaine w/french dressing, water

Wednesday's mileage: 5 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 16.5 miles
Year-to-date: 919.2 miles

2011-12-06T17:52:00.001-05:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: yogurt, fig newton wafers, 2 cups coffee w/half and half, water

Lunch: zone bar, larabar, juice
Snack: pecans
Dinner: chinese take-out, toblerone, water
Tuesday's mileage: 5 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 11.5 miles
Year-to-date: 914.2 miles

New York Has Everything

2011-12-03T20:12:00.003-05:00

I was amused to see a couple of unusual sights in Central Park during my run: a skateboarder being pulled by two dogs, sled style; and a vigorous game of Quidditch, complete with brooms and 3-hooped goal-posts. Of coourse everyone was cool about it and acted like nothing at all was unusual.
Saturday
Breakfast: california omelette, few bites potatoes, few bites toast w/butter, 2 cups coffee w/half and half, water

Lunch: zone bar, crystal lite lemonade
Dinner: 2 pieces of pizza, chianti, 2 1/2 pieces toblerone

Saturday's mileage: 5 miles

Month-to-date: 6.5 miles
Year-to-date: 909.2 miles

2011-12-01T11:30:00.000-05:00

Thursday
Breakfast: 2 yoplait mousse yogurts, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: water

Lunch:

Dinner:

Thursday's mileage: 1.5 miles

Month-to-date: 1.5 miles
Year-to-date: 903.2 miles

2011-11-28T11:59:00.002-05:00

Monday
Breakfast: cereal w/milk, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: couple of grapes, too many Pimms cookies
Lunch: curry chicken salad, water
Snack: pecans
Dinner: taco salad w/avocado and pineapple salsa, water

Monday's mileage: 5 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 77.2 miles
Year-to-date: 901.7 miles

2011-11-26T19:12:00.002-05:00

Saturday
Breakfast: cereal w/milk, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: omelette w/mushrooms, spinach, pesto; hash browns, biscuit, coffee w/milk
snack: 2 pecan clusters, water
Dinner: Chinese/Vietnamese food, chardonnay

Saturday's mileage: 5 miles
Month-to-date: 72.2 miles
Year-to-date: 896.7 miles

2011-11-25T18:10:00.001-05:00

Friday

Breakfast: cereal w/milk
Lunch: pumpkin muffin w/icing, roasted purple potatoes, water, apple cider
snack: starbucks coffee w/half and half

Dinner: pasta w/meat & tomato sauce, red grapes, peas, water w/lemon

Friday's mileage: 5 miles
Month-to-date: 67.2 miles
Year-to-date: 891.7 miles

2011-11-24T22:43:00.001-05:00

Wednesday
Breakfast: cereal w/milk, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: ham and cheese sandwich, green beans, water
Snack: pumpkin cupcake

Dinner: sauteed chicken, roasted purple potatoes, apple slices, pumpkin cupcake w/maple frosting, water

Wednesday's mileage: 3 miles
Month-to-date: 59.2 miles
Year-to-date: 883.7 miles

Thursday

Breakfast: cereal w/milk, 1 cup coffee w/half and half
Lunch: shrimp and crablegs w/cocktail sauce, goat cheese/brie and crackers, melon slice, 2 strawberries, barley salad, taste of cabbage salad, pumpkin soup, turkey breast, stuffing, red cabbage, taste of brussel sprouts, green beans, taste of baked fish, champagne, pinot noir, assorted desserts, coffee w/frangelico and whipped cream

Dinner: cheese and cracker, red grapes, assorted hors d'oevres, water w/lemon

Thursday's mileage: 3 miles
Month-to-date: 62.2 miles
Year-to-date: 886.7 miles

2011-11-22T12:59:00.002-05:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: vanilla yogurt, 5 fig thins, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: cheese on brioche roll, chocolate yogurt, water
Snack: almonds, diet coke

Dinner: pasta w/cheese, green beans almondine, persimmon slices, frosted pumpkin cupcake, water
Today's mileage: 5 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 56.2 miles
Year-to-date: 880.7 miles

2011-11-19T11:54:00.001-05:00

Saturday
Breakfast: frosted mini-wheats cereal w/milk, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: veggie burger w/ketchup on white bread, pear, water

Dinner: 2 slices pizza, chianti
Snack: handful cracklin oat bran

Today's mileage: 3 miles
Month-to-date: 51.2 miles
Year-to-date: 875.7 miles

2011-11-17T16:41:00.000-05:00

Monday's mileage: 3 miles
Month-to-date: 38.2 miles
Year-to-date: 862.7 miles

Today
Breakfast: life cereal w/milk, juice

Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: 2 cheese/salsa quesadilla, flavored water
Dinner: Today's mileage: 10 miles
Month-to-date: 48.2 miles
Year-to-date: 872.7 miles

2011-11-11T14:07:00.000-05:00

Friday
Breakfast: vanilla yogurt, pistachios, oj

Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: fresh direct meal, water
Snack:
Dinner: Friday's mileage: 1.5 mile
Month-to-date: 35.2 miles
Year-to-date: 859.7 miles

My NYC Marathon

2011-11-10T17:49:00.000-05:00

Sunday was a beautiful day. The sky was blue, the air was clear and temps were forecasted to push toward 60.

DH gave me a ride downtown, making me feel loved and special. I enjoyed my ride on the Staten Island ferry, too, reveling in the excitement and anticipation among the other runners. A text from a friend wishing me luck gave me an extra boost.

I arrived with plenty of time to spare before the start. But since the weather was pleasant, I didn't mind waiting around at all. I had a good view of the hovering helicopters that waited for the elite runners in the first wave, and a great cheer went up as they set off. By the time the second wave started, I was in my assigned corral. And then before I knew it, it was time for me to line up on the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge ramp.

Amazingly, I had to ditch my long-sleeved shirt by mile 2. I was just too warm!

I did very well at first, keeping up with the 4:30 pacer for much of Brooklyn. But around the 8th or 9th mile, I fell behind at a fluid station (boy, did that Gatorade Endurance taste good to me!). I ran for a while with the 4:50 pacer (I never did see the 4:40 team), but after a while I was too tired, and my right knee hurt too much to keep up with them either.

I got a burst of energy when I entered Manhattan -- but by then it was clear that I wasn't going to make my 5 hour goal. I knew that I'd finish though, and continued to slog through until the end, walking when I needed to; running whenever I could.

There was a lot more energy in the Bronx this time, with an enthusiastic rapper as we came off the Willis Avenue Bridge, and a boom-box blaring Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" as we rounded one of the corners. (I'll have to admit that although I usually hate that song, it sure sounded sweet in this context.)

Fifth Avenue was never-ending, but finally I was in Central Park ... and then at the finish. It was getting dark and I was cold, but in time I gratefully met up with my family and, at last, headed home to a shower, pizza and some good red wine.

Thankfully, there were no surprises like the golfball-sized blister I found on my foot last time (although when I undressed for my shower I did notice some chafing wounds I hadn't really felt). But I was tired and sore all over, and it was a couple of days before I could walk normally without aching.

But here it is Thursday, and I've already added another mile to my mileage chart. A real improvement from three years ago!

Despite my disappointment over not finishing in my goal time, I loved the message from NYRR I got on Monday. It read:

You are incredible—a champion in your own right! You finished the world's greatest marathon on Sunday.

Just like our champions Geoffrey Mutai and Firehiwot Dado, Masazumi Soejima and Amanda McGrory, you achieved something that most people only dream about.

You were part of a record-breaking weekend, in so many ways. More than 47,000 runners. A stunning $34 million raised for charity. Mutai's 2:05:05 in New York is now the fastest performance on a record-certified course in the United States. In fact, the top three men as well as the women's wheelchair champion beat course records.

From Friday night's inaugural Marathon Opening Ceremony to Saturday's Dash to the Finish Line 5K to Marathon Sunday, the weekend was a blur of inspiration. As Jack Waitz finished, we all thought of our beloved Grete Waitz, to whom we dedicated this year's race. We hope the moment of pure elation when you crossed the finish line will stay with you forever.

You're an official ING New York City Marathon 2011 finisher with a time of 5:49:22. We call you champion. Don't you love the sound of that?

On behalf of NYRR—your biggest fans,

Mary Wittenberg
Race Director, ING New York City Marathon
President and CEO, New York Road Runners
Sunday's mileage: 26.2 miles
Month-to-date: 32.7 miles
Year-to-date: 857.2 miles

Thursday's mileage: 1 mile
Month-to-date: 33.7 miles
Year-to-date: 858.2 miles

The Marathon's Almost Here!

2011-11-02T20:50:00.000-04:00

So today was it, my last training day before the Marathon. I ran (or tried to) the Central Park portion of the Marathon course. But crews were still busy cleaning up fallen branches and trees from this past weekend's snowstorm, so I did have to make a few detours. Still, it felt great to be out there seeing the Marathon banners and all the people working on Marathon preparation.

I'm a little nervous, but also very excited!

Wednesday
Breakfast: cereal with milk

Snack: 1 cup coffee w/half and half, Halloween candy
Lunch: leftover chicken breast w/apples and cranberries, propel
Snack: Halloween candy
Dinner: bbq chicken, rice, corn, grapes, water

Wednesday's mileage: 3.5 miles
Month-to-date: 6.5 miles
Year-to-date: 831 miles

1 More to Go!

2011-11-01T15:38:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow will be my last run before the marathon. It is starting to feel a little weird not to be running much. (And a nice run would help burn off all the Halloween candy I'm eating!)

Tuesday
Breakfast: cereal with milk

Snack: 1 cup coffee w/half and half, Halloween candy
Lunch: leftover acorn squash, cantaloupe 1/2 peanut butter sandwich, propel
Snack: Halloween candy
Dinner:

Tuesday's mileage: 3 miles
Month-to-date: 3 miles
Year-to-date: 827.5 miles

2011-10-28T14:47:00.000-04:00

Friday
Breakfast: cereal with milk

Snack: 1 cup coffee w/half and half
Lunch: veggieburger on 2 slices whole wheat bread w/ketchup, propel
Snack: 5 chocolate candies, 1 cup coffee w/half and half
Dinner:

Friday's mileage: 4 miles
Month-to-date: 97.5 miles
Year-to-date: 825.5 miles

Marathon Reminders

2011-10-26T14:13:00.003-04:00

A few reminders for myself:
The Official ING New York City Marathon Mobile Spectator App will be available starting October 28 , so check this site as the race drws near. NYRR is also offering TrackMyRunners™ via Web and TrackMyRunners™ via SMS on race day.
The ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo will take place at the Javitts Center from Thursday, Nov. 3 thru Saturday, Nov. 4.

Fireworks will be in Central Park around 7:15 pm on Friday, near what will become the Marathon finish line.
In honor the ING New York City Marathon, the Empire State Building will glow orange, blue and white on Saturday, November 5th, the night before the marathon.
The NYRR club runs a Runner Information Hotline on race day. If you can't find your runner after the race, call 800.496.6193 and enter his or her race (bib) number for an update.
For all the marathon news, watch Race Week Live starting November 1, and The Daily Cool Down starting November 2 -- both are on tv.nyrr.org. On race day, watch the five-hour broadcast on NBC4 New York and NBC Sports.

Tuesday
Breakfast: cereal with milk, 1/2 glass oj

Snack: 0 cal flavored water while running
Lunch: leftover pasta w/meat sauce, propel
Snack: 8 chocolate candies, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Dinner: 6 fishsticks w/ketchup, sauteed zucchini, cantaloupe, water

Tuesday's mileage: 18 miles
Month-to-date: 93.5 miles
Year-to-date: 821.5 miles

Wearing in New Running Shoes

2011-10-24T14:35:00.001-04:00

I wore my new running shoes over the weekend to wear them in a bit and then again today for a short run. I probably won't make the recommended 50 miles in them before the marathon, but they are already comfortable and so I should be well used to them (and still quite well cushioned) by then.

Monday
Breakfast: cereal with milk

Snack: tastes of brownies while I made and packaged them for a bakesale
Lunch: stir-fried veggies w/shrimp, propel
Snack: tall starbucks coffee w/half and half
Dinner:

Monday's mileage: 1.5 miles
Month-to-date: 75.5 miles
Year-to-date: 803.5 miles

2011-10-21T13:28:00.000-04:00

Friday
Breakfast: yogurt w/banana and pine nuts

Snack: 2 chocolate chip cookies, water
Lunch: sandwich of leftover chicken and lettuce on whole wheat, propel
Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half, last cooke
Dinner:

Friday's mileage: 2 miles
Month-to-date: 74 miles
Year-to-date: 802 miles

2011-10-20T14:01:00.001-04:00

Thursday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sunflower seeds and banana

Snack: 1 chocolate chip cookie, 1/2 glass juice
Lunch: steamed veggies and rice w/tofu, propel
Snack: 2 1/2 cookies, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Dinner:

Thursday's mileage: 11 miles
Month-to-date: 72 miles
Year-to-date: 800 miles

2011-10-19T08:48:00.003-04:00

Wednesday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sunflower seeds, cantaloupe, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half

Snack: 1 chocolate chip cookie

Lunch: cliff bar, apple, propel
Snack: pistachios
Dinner: soft taco made with hamburger, lettuce, tomato, salsa and cheese; water
Snack: cookie dough, glass of juice

Tuesday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 56 miles
Year-to-date: 784 miles

Wednesday's mileage: 5 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 61 miles
Year-to-date: 789 miles

2011-10-17T13:15:00.001-04:00

Monday
Breakfast: oatmeal w/pine nuts and raisins, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half

Snack: chocolate chip cookies

Lunch: leftover mashed potatoes
Dinner:

Moday's mileage: 3 miles
Month-to-date: 46 miles
Year-to-date: 774 miles

2011-10-16T17:30:00.001-04:00

Sunday
Breakfast: cereal w/milk, 1 cup coffee w/half and half

Lunch: bratwurst in hotdog bun, applesauce, few bites cake, coffee w/milk
Snack: zone bar, propel
Dinner: marinated chicken, roasted potatoes, salad w/french dressing, water, 3 cookies

Sunday's mileage: 1.5 miles
Month-to-date: 43 miles
Year-to-date: 771 miles

2011-10-14T14:52:00.000-04:00

Friday
Breakfast: cereal w/milk, 1 cup coffee w/half and half

Snack: string cheese (2)

Lunch: leftover chinese, propel
Snack: 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Dinner:

Friday's mileage: 10 miles
Month-to-date: 41.5 miles
Year-to-date: 769.5 miles

2011-10-13T15:54:00.001-04:00

Thursday
Breakfast: cereal w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: leftover chinese
Snack: leftover birthday cake
Dinner: chicken breast, apple slices, banana nut muffin, water

Thursday's mileage: 5 miles

Month-to-date: 31.5 miles
Year-to-date: 759.5 miles

2011-10-11T12:17:00.000-04:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: cereal w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch:
Snack:
Dinner:

Tuesday's mileage: 0 miles

Month-to-date: 26.5 miles
Year-to-date: 754.5 miles

2011-10-10T13:00:00.002-04:00

Monday
Breakfast: oatmeal w/banana and sunflower seeds, 2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: leftover mac n cheese, propel

Snack: larabar, small piece of chocolate

Dinner: pasta w/tomato sauce, 1 1/2 kiwi, water

Monday's mileage: 3 miles
Month-to-date: 26.5 miles
Year-to-date: 754.5 miles

Eels from the East River

2011-10-09T16:06:00.001-04:00

I often see people fishing in the East River when I run along it. But today I actually saw someone catch something - a big green eel!

Sunday
Breakfast: yogurt w/banana and sunflower seeds, 1 cup coffee w/half and half

Lunch: bagel w/butter and cream cheese, 1 cup coffee w/half and half

Snack: propel

Dinner: 2 salads - chopped and caesar, taste of bacon, steak, creamed spinach, bites of cheesecake w/whipped cream, red wine

Sunday's mileage: 3 miles
Month-to-date: 23.5 miles
Year-to-date: 751.5 miles

Running by the River

2011-10-07T16:47:00.001-04:00

I did a long run along the Hudson River today. There are parts of this run that I love - like the flower garden you reach after running into the Hudson River Park at 95th Street, the marsh grass north of the Intrepid, and the wonderful sculptures scattered here and there.

Thursday
Breakfast: 1 slice pumpkin bread, juice

Snack: propel
Lunch: leftover soup, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Dinner: mac n cheese, edemame, 2/3 apple, water

Thursday's mileage: 3 miles
Month-to-date: 10.5 miles
Year-to-date: 730.5 miles

Friday
Breakfast: yogurt w/banana and sunflower seeds

Snack: chocolate pudding, gatorade

Lunch: leftover soup, spoonful of peanut butter, propel

Snack: 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Dinner:

Friday's mileage: 18 miles
Month-to-date: 20.5 miles
Year-to-date: 748.5 miles

2011-10-05T21:54:00.000-04:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: 1 cup raisin bran crunch w/milk

Snack: 1 slice pumpkin bread, propel
Lunch: leftover soup, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Dinner: roasted chicken, 1/3 kiwi, 1/3 apple, water
Snack: 1 slice pumpkin bread

Tuesday's mileage: 1.5 miles
Month-to-date: 7.5 miles
Year-to-date: 727.5 miles

2011-10-02T12:53:00.001-04:00

Sunday
Breakfast: 1 cup raisin bran crunch w/milk, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half

brunch: herbed scrambled eggs, chicken hash, potatoes, biscuit, mimosa

Snack: 1/2 propel
Dinner: hamburger on bun w/tomato and lettuce, french fries w/ketchup, water
Snack: toblerone

Sunday's mileage: 3 miles
Month-to-date: 6 miles
Year-to-date: 726 miles

Saturday
Breakfast: 1 cup raisin bran crunch w/milk, 1 cup coffee w/half and half

Lunch: 1 slice birthday cake, 1/2 propel

Snack: banana, 1/2 muffin, hot chocolate
Dinner: chips, flavored water

Saturday's mileage: 3 miles
Month-to-date: 3 miles
Year-to-date: 723 miles

2011-09-29T22:26:00.000-04:00

Thursday
Breakfast: 4 cookies, yogurt, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half

Lunch: turkey breast and provolone on a whole wheat roll, pickle

Dinner: mac and cheese, melon slices, red grapes, water

Snack: propel

Thursday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 161.5 miles
Year-to-date: 730 miles

2011-09-27T20:29:00.000-04:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sunflower seeds, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half Snack: 2 pieces toblerone
Lunch: greek salad, propel
Snack: zone bar, 4 oz oj
Dinner: leftover lasagna

Tuesday's mileage: 5 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 151.5 miles
Year-to-date: 720 miles

Out in the Park

2011-09-26T16:10:00.001-04:00

After a rainy week with lots of wii fit running, it felt good to be back outside, to smell the cedar in the restoration area of the park, and even the ginko on the west side (but I still hate the bikers and the crowds).

Monday
Breakfast: 1 cup frosted mini-wheats with milk

Snack: 1 brownie

Lunch: quinoa salad, propel

Snack: 2 pieces toblerone

Dinner: 1/4 FD pizza, 6 figs, carrot sticks, water

Monday's mileage: 10 miles
Month-to-date: 146.5 miles
Year-to-date: 715 miles

2011-09-23T13:46:00.001-04:00

Friday
Breakfast: 1 scant cup frosted flakes with milk, 1/4 cup almonds, juice

Snack: 1 cup coffee w/half and half
Lunch: steamed veggies and rice, lemonade
Snack: yogurt w/sunflower seeds, apple, peanut butter

Dinner:

Friday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 136.5 miles
Year-to-date: 705 miles

2011-09-22T15:35:00.000-04:00

Thursday
Breakfast: oatmea w/sunflower seeds and raisins, 1 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: leftover chicken and sweet potato fries, lemonade

Dinner:

Thursday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 126.5 miles
Year-to-date: 695 miles

2011-09-21T19:41:00.001-04:00

Wednesday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sunflower seeds, 1 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: 2 pieces toblerone
Lunch: 4 baby beets, 4 mini crackers, 1 oz cheese; 1/2 cheese sandwich, lemonade

Snack: 2 pieces toblerone, juice
Dinner: baked chicken breast w/bbq sauce, baked sweet potato fries, pineapple/craisins, water

Wednesday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 116.5 miles
Year-to-date: 685 miles

2011-09-20T10:28:00.002-04:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: strawberry yogurt w/sunflower seeds, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: fudge
Lunch: caesar salad w/grilled chicken, propel
Snack: 4 baby beets, 4 mini crackers, 1 oz cheese
Dinner:

Tuesday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 106.5 miles
Year-to-date: 675 miles

Crunch Time

2011-09-19T15:09:00.001-04:00

This next few weeks are when I really need to crank out the miles before I taper in late Oct. Felt lousy all weekend with a cold; hope I'm up for it!

Monday
Breakfast: yogurt w/granola, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: fudge
Lunch: caesar salad w/grilled chicken, propel
Dinner: roast chicken, mashed potatoes, red grapes, water

Monday's mileage: 15 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 96.5 miles
Year-to-date: 665 miles

2011-09-16T20:42:00.000-04:00

Friday
Breakfast: yogurt, grapes, zone bar, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: pasta alla carbonara, propel

Dinner: chocolate, small glass of wine

Friday's mileage: 5 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 81.5 miles
Year-to-date: 649 miles

Making Up for Yesterday

2011-09-15T16:37:00.001-04:00

Yesterday I ate to much and ran too little (actually not at all), so my plan is to do two 10-miles sessions to make up for it.

Thursday
Breakfast: 1 cup Life cereal, cantaloupe chunks, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: pasta w/butter and cheese, 2 pieces toblerone, propel

Dinner: salad w/grilled chicken, water, grapes

Thursday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 76.5 miles
Year-to-date: 644 miles

2011-09-13T16:59:00.001-04:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: yogurt, honeydew melon chunks, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: almonds
Lunch: pasta alla carbonara, propel

Dinner: chicken tenders, roasted fingerling potatoes, melon chunks, water

Tuesday's mileage: 10 miles
Month-to-date: 66.5 miles
Year-to-date: 634 miles

2011-09-12T14:26:00.001-04:00

Monday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sliced almonds and a peach, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: almonds, chocolate pudding
Lunch: veggie burger on 2 slices of toast w/ketchup and relish, 2 pieces of toblerone, propel

Dinner:

Monday's mileage: 1.5 miles
Month-to-date: 56.5 miles
Year-to-date: 624 miles

2011-09-11T16:13:00.001-04:00

Sunday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sliced almonds and a banana, 1 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: almonds, propel
Lunch: peach, chocolate pudding

Dinner: hamburger on bun w/lettuce and tomato, cucumber slice, broccoli florets, water, 2 toblerone pieces

Sunday's mileage: 10 miles
Month-to-date: 55 miles
Year-to-date: 622.5 miles

2011-09-10T10:11:00.000-04:00

Friday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sliced almonds, oj
Snack: larabar, propel
Lunch: southwestern chicken salad, water
Snack: 2 chocolate puddings, multigrain chips
Dinner: 1 slice pizza, 2 pieces toblerone, water

Friday's mileage: 20 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 45 miles
Year-to-date: 612.5 miles

2011-09-08T22:27:00.000-04:00

Thursday
Breakfast: 3 blueberry pancakes with syrup, melon
Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: peanutbutter and jelly sandwich, melon, water
Dinner: chicken tenders w/ketchup, rice, mixed veggies, 2 pieces toblerone, water

Thursday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 25 miles
Year-to-date: 592.5 miles

It's a New Week

2011-09-06T11:38:00.003-04:00

I didn't do so great over the long weekend with either my running or my eating, but it is a new week (and one with school for the kids) so I am ready to get back on track.
Tuesday
Breakfast: oatmeal w/sunflower seeds and raisins, 1/2 propel
Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: leftover Hunan beef w/broccoli, sugar free jello, water
Snack: 2 triangles of toblerone white chocolate
Dinner: 2 slices of pizza, applesauce, water

Tuesday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 15 miles
Year-to-date: 582.5 miles

2011-09-02T18:25:00.000-04:00

Friday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sliced almonds a propel
Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: leftover pasta w/pesto, 2 mini-cliff bars
Snack: 3 mini toblerones
Dinner:

Friday's mileage: 5 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 5 miles
Year-to-date: 572.5 miles

2011-08-31T23:11:00.000-04:00

Wednesday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sliced almonds and raisins, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half, water
Lunch: pasta w/tomato sauce, pudding, mini-cliff bar
Snack: propel
Dinner: 2 slices FD pizza, applesauce, water

Wednesday's mileage: 4.5 miles
Month-to-date: 127.5 miles
Year-to-date: 567.5 miles

2011-08-30T19:00:00.001-04:00

Tuesday
Breakfast: 3 mini-cliff bars, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: carrot sticks w/ranch dip
Snack: propel
Dinner: fettucine w/pesto, plum, chocolate pudding, water

Tuesday's mileage: 4.5 miles
Month-to-date: 123 miles
Year-to-date: 563 miles

2011-08-29T12:47:00.001-04:00

Hurricane Irene prevented me from running yesterday, but the sky is sunny and blue today -- so out I go!

Monday
Breakfast: oatmeal w/peach slices, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: veggie burger on 2 slices toast, roasted cherry tomatoes
Dinner: chinese food, water
Snack: 4 oz juice

Monday's mileage: 5 miles
Month-to-date: 118.5 miles
Year-to-date: 558.5 miles

Running in the Rain

2011-08-27T16:31:00.002-04:00

I hate to run in the rain, but I wanted to get some miles in before Hurricane Irene hits, so I did run through some drizzle this afternoon. Like many things I dread, of course, it wasn't as bad as I had feared. The surprise? How many other people were out running, ride bikes, walking their dogs, or simply strolling along before the storm.

Saturday

Breakfast: omelet w/mozzarella,sun-dried tomatoes, basil; biscuit, 1 cup coffee w/half and half
Lunch: yogurt w/sliced almonds, 3 cookies, propel
Snack: 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Dinner: hamburger on roll w/ketchup, caesar salad, merlot
Snack: football chocolates

Saturday's mileage: 4.5 miles
Month-to-date: 113.5 miles
Year-to-date: 553.5 miles

Hurricane Irene is Coming

2011-08-26T20:55:00.001-04:00

All of the city is worried about the hurricane due here tomorrow night. Lots of action on Randall's Island (where I went running) and elsewhere to prepare for the storm.

Friday
Breakfast: rice w/milk, raisins and sliced almonds, 1 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: beet, walnut and goat cheese salad, propel
Dinner: 2 pieces of pizza, hurricane

Friday's mileage: 6 miles
Month-to-date: 109 miles
Year-to-date: 549 miles

2011-08-25T22:12:00.000-04:00

Thursday
Breakfast: yogurt w/banana and sliced almonds, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: rice salad, turkey breast, propel
Dinner: pasta w/tomato & meat sauce, carrots, black olives, water,

Thursday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 103 miles
Year-to-date: 543 miles

Running Again on Randall's

2011-08-25T08:10:00.000-04:00

I ran again on Randall's Island. There was a stiff breeze which kept me cool while I was running (and made me cold enough to put on a sweatshirt when I stopped). There is always something to see: the Budweiser Clydesdale's were housed in a tent in the parking lot near Icahn Stadium, for example.

Wednesday

Breakfast: raisin bran w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: rice salad, water
Snack: toblerone, water
Dinner: 2 chicken tenders w/ketchup, carrots w/ranch dip, blueberries, 3 cookies, water,

Wednesday's mileage: 12 miles
Month-to-date: 93 miles
Year-to-date: 533 miles

Running on Randall's

2011-08-22T21:02:00.001-04:00

I was back out on Randall's Island today - I haven't run there for about a year and was impressed with how easily I did a long lap.

Monday

Breakfast: yogurt w/raisins and nuts, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: rice salad, water
Snack: mini-cliff bar, water
Dinner: rice salad, melon, 3 cookies, water, toblerone

Monday's mileage: 6 miles
Month-to-date: 81 miles
Year-to-date: 521 miles

Cross Training

2011-08-21T16:35:00.001-04:00

Took a day off from running and went for a long bike ride today instead. It was the first time I'd been on my bike all year -- it felt great!

Sunday

Breakfast: yogurt w/blueberries, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: 1 mini-cliff bar
Lunch: eggs w/peppers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, tortilla, black beans, diet coke, water
Snack: hint water
Dinner: chicken, 5-grain side dish, melon, water, toblerone

Sunday's mileage: 0 miles running (but biked 18 miles)
Month-to-date: 75 miles
Year-to-date: 515 miles

2011-08-20T17:26:00.002-04:00

I've been doing lots of wii running lately - a mixture of the weather, childcare responsibilities, and nursing my sore hip kept me inside - but today I was back out in Central Park. I definitely get a sweatier outside! I had intented to run six miles -- but on a beautiful Saturday afternoon the park was too full with people, bikes, demonstrators and ambulences and I hate the extra-crowded southern portion of my six-mile run anyway, so I skipped it.

Saturday
Breakfast: total raisin bran w/milk, 2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: 2 pieces of toblerone chocolate
Lunch: yogurt w/raisins and sunflower seeds, propel
Dinner: lasagna, salad w/grilled chicken, merlot, 2 pieces of toblerone chocolate

Saturday's mileage: 5 miles
Month-to-date: 75 miles
Year-to-date: 515 miles

2011-08-19T11:28:00.004-04:00

Friday
Breakfast: yogurt w/craisins and sunflower seeds, propel, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Snack: 1/2 dried peach
Lunch: bagel w/almond butter
Snack: sunchip crumbs, 8 chocolates
Dinner: caesar salad, 2 mini-cliff bars, water
Snack: 2 puddings, piece of toblerone chocolate

Friday's mileage: 15 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 70 miles
Year-to-date: 510 miles

2011-08-18T09:30:00.002-04:00

Thursday

Breakfast: yogurt w/craisins and sunflower seeds, propel, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: edamame, carrots w/dip
Snack: 2 mini cliff bars
Dinner: pasta w/marinara sauce, black olives, lots of cantaloupe, water

Thursday's mileage: 10 miles (wii)
Month-to-date: 55 miles
Year-to-date: 495 miles