It’s been a great weekend, I would just like more of it! Friday night we had another fun dinner for the Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge at the Tower Bridge Bistro. Between hubby and I, we shared tomato and artichoke heart Bruschetta, roasted rainbow carrot salad with quinoa, miso and agave marinated tofu with chickpeas, lentils, and veggies, grilled portobello with horseradish mashed potatoes, coconut cake, and chocolate panna cotta.
Lots of new and unique flavor combinations, the tofu dish and coconut cake were my favorite – but it was all great!
There was also another deal hunt at Grocery Outlet were I found NuGo Dark bars for fueling long runs, more ice cream and Amy’s Vegan Pizza.
My long training run this week is a taper at only 12 miles, but I fueled up for it as I usually do with quinoa and lentil stew for dinner the night before.
This stew came about good, but the lentil ratio was a little too heavy this time which made it very hearty and protein loaded, but needed more simple carbs.
Maybe that’s why my long run was just eh today. I took it at a slower and easier pace because my legs felt tired and lethargic after a high mileage week.
Not a bonk, but a sign that I need to throttle back a bit before next weekend’s 18-miler. This week I need to read more on fueling for long runs and consider possibly adding an energy drink to my usual GU Energy Gel routine and trying to avoid an energy crash as I pile on the miles.
But these salty Jackson Honest Organic Sea Salt chips tasted so great after the run.
And this refreshing salad also made a good post run lunch with tahini dressing, chopped apples, and lentils.
It will be nice to relax a bit tonight, sweet hubby is making sweet potato chili which I can’t wait to try and maybe watch another scary movie on Netflix or two. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday and the list!
This women proves you’re never too old for a new fitness passion.
There are benefits to treadmill running.
It can also be very therapeutic.
Another reason to avoid dairy.
But Dr. Greger gives us the best reason to avoid dairy.
Sometimes I feel like I’m in the wrong part of the state… I’m not sure if I’m more jealous of your amazing fancy dinner or your fabulous GO finds this week!
Haha, this area is pretty nice – but you have some amazing options too! :-)
I sound like a broken record, but I’m so jealous of all of the amazing vegan options in your area. You’re so lucky!
Great miles, good luck with the 18 miler coming up. Thanks for sharing the link about the 86 year old runner. What a sweetheart and inspiration!
You should visit this area during October – so many great dining options!
Thanks on the run! And I hope I can be that athletic at 86!
I pretty much LIVE off the Grocery Outlet!! I saw those yellow tags and was like, I KNOW WHERE SHE IS!! haha… – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
I am too lately, especially since our local Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are always insanely crowded!
The food at the vegan chef challenge looks amazing!
It is, I hope we can get a couple more restaurants in this weekend – we need more time in October!
Wow! Such a great deal on those nugo bars! I love them but they are so pricey.
They are, I was floored when I saw how much they were per bar elsewhere, so I bought a few boxes for our pantry.