"Posse In Effect" - Beastie Boys

Mooshy, put his beer down long enough to slap me with these questions . . . running edition of "tag".



What are you most proud of accomplishing in 2010?

This.

Hands down.

A top four moment in. my. life.

Call me dramatic [you'd be the 4,444,444,444th person to do so] but it was a life changer.

Anyone can do a 50 mile run. I just thought doing it with horses would be cooler.

And.
it.
was.

Running goals for 2011?

a 3:10 marathon.

I want to BQ like a man.

It's a personal thing. [don't slap me with rude comments.......ummmmm, please].

Why should a woman get to qualify in 3:40 [for my age] and a man my age has to qualify in 3:10?

I think it's lame.

** So I'm going to BQ like a WO-man in 2011. **

My favorite race?

To date....... Tucson 2009. It was my first marathon in 9 years.

Second marathon over-all. Smiled. the. whole time. I knew I had it in me to BQ.
And I was freaking happy.

Yep, [once again] this was me in this race in 2009 [at mile 25.2]. All. smiles.


Favorite Holiday Guilty Pleasure?

I'm an over-thinker.
I don't think any holiday pleasure should be labeled "guilty".
It's Christmas.
Christmas never  ='s guilt in my book.
My favorite thing to eat at Christmas . . . my mom's caramel nuts with popcorn sprinkled throughout. ;)


Most embarrassing running moment?

Oh you mean other than being followed by a medic with a "5 barf buffer" at Top Of Utah, last September.

Nope, that's about it.

NOW.
who to tag?
who to tag?

SUAR - no doubt.  I mean I put her sticker on my most prized possession.
Caroline - look at that photo with her kids.  Adorable.
Pam - the girl just ROCKED Vegas!
Happy Freakin' Friday!!

my no guilt version - sweet potato fries

So while I think my eating while training could certainly be "better". 

I love food.

I enjoy food.

[not always of the "healthy" type].

Had to laugh when a fellow runner [during January's R&R AZ Marathon] came up beside me and said, "ya, so when was the last time you had a burger?".

I smiled [thought very briefly] and said, "Thursday.  In-N-Out burger." 

I'm a burger girl.

I wasted five [if not more] years of my life.  stressing.  about.  food.  - - - so stupid.

However, I will say I became a pretty dang good cook during this time.  I was such a control freak about what I ate and wanted to know what exactly was "in" my food.  [fat, carbs, etc]

If possible, I feel I am too relaxed now [especially while I am training] but I do enjoy what I eat regardless if it is "Healthy" or not.

Here is a recipe I've been enjoying for the last year or so. 

Typically, I don't like to alter recipes I love.  Normally, I'd just choose to eat them less but I tried this out in early 2009 and have been making it almost weekly, ever since.

But you cannot forget to make the dipping sauce!!

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries [easy]!!

Toss 2 pounds sweet potatoes (cut into thin strips or wedges) with 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne. Roast on a large baking sheet [the larger the better - as it is best to NOT have them touching each other] in a 425 oven until crisp, 30-35 minutes, turning about two times during baking.

Now for the awesome part.

Aioli mustard dipping sauce:

1 cup light/reduced fat mayo [I have tried fat free - NOT recommended]
3 Tablespoons aioli garlic mustard [I use the Trader Joe's one] 
2 packets Splenda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

*This most likely will make more than you will need but it keeps in the fridge really well.*
e n j o y !


What's your favorite food that's not usually ever found in the "you should eat this while training" handbook?! ; )