No class today, so slept in. Had my breakfast of 4 eggs with Hormel "natural" deli turkey and an avocado. I know the deli turkey isn't the best option as it does contain chemicals, but some things I just choose to accept. It's very hard to avoid all of the chemicals and toxins that are put in foods today. About an hour after eating I headed out for a long run. I am one month away from the Cincinnati Flying Pig Half-Marathon. Trying to get caught up with training runs since I didn't run much in March. I ran down to the beach, then up the "Strand" which is a path that runs parallel to the beach along the oceanfront rental homes. Then I cut back inland to run through Manhattan Beach and back home. I ended up doing 8.3 miles, my longest run probably since last year's race. Felt pretty good. I was trying to keep my HR lower to get in a fat-burning zone, but it's so hard to do! Manhattan Beach is very hilly, and also it's hard to run slow!
After showering, I had chicken lettuce wraps and about 2 cups of steamed broccoli, and raspberries. I thought about making some hot tea, but that would involve putting Truvia and honey in it, and I really am trying to get as low carb as I can during the next month. So instead, I'm chewing a piece of strawberry Orbit gum. Gum really does work to satisfy cravings and avoid eating! ;)
Well I have studying to do, so I will end with a short blog today. Thanks for reading!
I've attached a picture of today's run. I took "Flat Stanley" with me, whom I received from my 8 yr old cousin. I am supposed to take him to my favorite local places and take pictures, then have to send him back to my cousin's 2nd grade class.
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