Happy Friday!
Training:
This morning I leaped out of bed when the alarm went off at 5am and hit the gym. Today’s session focused on upper body weights and abs – and boy can I feel it now. I also wanted to “turn my legs over” in anticipation of tomorrow’s trail race so I jumped on the treadmill for a 3km run. Only 13km less than I will be doing tomorrow ;) Eeeek.
Dinner
This evening I switched the traditional Friday night glass of wine for several big glasses of water. While I would love to be relaxing with a glass of wine, one thing that I have learnt that pre-race hydration is oh so important, and I don’t want to be “left dry” tomorrow.
So water it is.
Also on the agenda was a healthy yet tasty pre-race dinner. Starting with a bowl of thai pumpkin soup...
Served alongside a chunk of GF bread for that carb hit….
Topped with chilli jam and some cheddar cheese, grilled until bubbly. I actually really liked the sweet + spicy + savoury combination…it seems this chilli jam may become a regular.
All together now…
Well time for some TV then an early night! It seems that in addition to tomorrow’s race, the rest of my weekend is also filling up fast. On the agenda:
- Trail race
- Grocery Shopping
- Preparing pies / salad for dinner / rugby party
- Photo op at our new “house”
- Dinner / rugby party
- Yoga
- Muffin baking
- Birthday dinner for my sister in law
As they say, no rest for the wicked ;)
Well, time for another glass of water….
Happy (Friday) Baking :)
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oh my... I hope tomorrow goes well!
ReplyDeleteI still drink a glass o red the night before a race, haha. I just make sure to double up on water. GOOD LUCK TODAY!! Can't wait to hear all about it.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the race!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dinner for pre-race and good job on making the better fluid decision! Good luck tomorrow and have fun this weekend; I can't wait to read all about it. :D
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow! Can't wait to hear about it!
ReplyDeletebusy busy! Hope tomorrow goes well, good luck!
ReplyDeleteps do you play rugby?
Can't wait to see the new digs!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and have fun at your race tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWhenever I read Aussie blogs it always amazes me how you are done with your day by the time it is morning for me. Haha!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your race! You are going to do great.
Good luck! I like to hydrate while drinking so now I mix my wine with seltzer. Yes, like an old lady.
ReplyDeleteMmm that cheesy toast looks awesome! And yoga-ing + muffin baking sounds spectacular :)
ReplyDeleteGOOOOOOOOD LUCK tomorrow!!! and that toast with chilly jam looks incredible!!
ReplyDeletethe melted cheese looks good
ReplyDeleteGood Luck for your race. My brother races road bikes nationally & its been really interesting to learn all about the food 'carb up' eating & keeping hydrated - its a foodie story in itself isn't it.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Anna
That chilli jam and cheese on toast looks amazing. Seriously amazing. I think I'm going to have to recreate that asap!
ReplyDeleteMmm, thai pumpkin soup. Is that a brand, or do you have a recipe lurking around here somewhere? It sounds intriguing. :-D
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow!
Good luck tomorrow. The pumpkin soup looks fantastic btw.
ReplyDeletethat cheesy toast looks absolutely amazing!!
ReplyDeletexo
Leaping out of bed at 5? You are an inspiration! Hope the race went well!
ReplyDelete-Jessica @ lacesandlattes.wordpress.com
That melted cheese looked like real comfort food. Its made me hungry now!
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