Candy...mmmm

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  from blogger jess

What's a virtual race? A virtual race is running a specified distance (timed) without being present in the actual race location. and can I add FREE!

DATE: Anytime during Easter week, April 1-8, 2012 (Sunday-to-Sunday)LOCATION: Choose the event that works best for your current fitness level.Pick your favorite local route or just hop on a treadmill.EVENTS:
- Run 5K (3.1 miles)
- Run 10K (6.2 miles)
- Run Half-Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Bike 21K (13 miles)You may participate in more than one event. Earn 1 point for each event completed.

You earn points which get you into a drawing for prizes! yes PRIZES! YOU CAN WIN STUFF! Who doesn’t like to win? Good prizes too, go check it out!!

Click  Here for more info and to sign up!   



This will be my second Virtual Race, and I signed up for both the 5k and 10k!     


  Speaking of Jelly beans, WHICH ARE MY FAV. (the starburst kind) and may I add its been FOREVER since I had them...errggg! I'll talk about FUEL! Yes candy as fuel...mmm one reason I run long distance, you get to eat candy! 
  source
Whether you’re a professional athlete who trains for several hours or you have a low to moderate routine, keep your body hydrated with small, frequent sips of water.
You don’t need to eat during a workout that’s an hour or less. But, for longer, high intensity vigorous workouts, eat 50-100 calories every half hour of carbohydrates such as raisins, an energy bar or banana.
(or be cool like most runners and choose candy :) )

 When I say fuel, I mean to fuel your body during your run!  
 
 I have never fueled before, or even drank water during exercise or running. But now that I am running longer than ever before...I need/have to! I also after a run of 6 or more miles get super sick and weak. So I have no choice but to try different things to see what works for me. 
        SkinnyRunner and started off with Swedish Fish. She runs all the time crazy distances... marathons almost every weekend and just amazing what she can do, so I thought who better than to copy! Never have I ever even ate Swedish fish...but ooo yumm they're good and also the cheapest! I don't get sick after when I fuel with them, so A+!

Shot blocks, honey stingers, and sport beans.the sport beans were my favorite! Also I like that the honey stingers are all natural. Shot blocks are big gummy squares, I think I'd be picking my teeth the whole race (which might get my mind off things?) but who knows!! Everyone has to find what works for them and what doesn't. I heard of all kinds of different things to try but these are my favorite!

                               

If you could eat a whole bunch of any candy and never see weight change from it, or health issues... What would it be?!

Yummy Idea's

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I got some new yummy idea's that I just came across this week.

Greek Yogurt - Never tried it before but have been hearing everyone talk about it, so I had too. First thing I realize is it DOES NOT taste like yogurt! Its exactly like sour cream! (at least the plain is)So I tried it on taco's Super yummy! Made a layered taco dip with it - VERY yummy! Those are pretty normal just replace the sour cream with it.

 I also made guacamole with it! SO here is my guacamole!

1-avocado

1/2 container of green nonfat yogurt.

 (I used oikos, plain.  The whole container is only 80 cals, compared to mayo 100 cals for just a tablespoon. )

1/2 tablespoon of guac mix. seasoning.

(I never use the whole packet because I love avocado and don't want it over powering the taste. I just save the rest for another time)

The Laughing Cow Cinnamon cream cheese -

This really is so yummy! Its very creamy and easy to spread. 1 wedge (which is a perfect amount) is only 45 cals and when you pair it with Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Thins its a total of 155 cals! Not bad at all!

people are watching you

for Glambandz giveaway Click HERE  ends april 1st!

  

 

 On my personal facebook page, I have seen a few of my friends who post their runs. With a nike+ or other running apps. I have never been one to need people cheering me on to continue or help me with what I'm doing. I run and make healthier eating habits because I know it makes me happy, It makes me feel good and I just do it.  But after talking with my Bff, and her wanting to see my runs,  I searched for something to do just that. Something that I also could keep track and be able to look back and see what I did. I ended up finding http://www.dailymile.com/ !  When I log my runs/workouts, it posts to my Facebook page and blog. (love it, its like facebook but with all runners in your own area)

Now after, I am so glad that I started to shared it with my friends, dailymile friends and my blog followers. I now have people asking me running question! I have others telling me such great things that I have helped them with and got them motivated again.  Than there is some that never said anything but I see that they are getting back into running/working out!  I don't want to take the credit for it, but it wont hurt to hope that I helped in someway!

Its great seeing more and more people making healthier decisions! This is more than I expected, and I'm so thankful to help other's by just being me and doing what I love!

 So to the other people who think I'm crazy, who HATE seeing all my posts, and having my runs blowing up their news feed...TO BAD! There may be that ONE person reading and deciding to change their life too, and they may need that motivation from somewhere to get them where they want. Amazing, I love it!  I sure hope to make an impression and get more motivated!

So even if its the smallest thing you do or biggest...and to who ever it may be, from  it being the neighbor you always run by, your family or your friends on facebook...

 people are watching you everyday, don't ever think you don't make an impression!

FYI- They're watching you doing this too....sooo...I'd say look around before attempting to dig for gold!