Training: Swim / Run
Another double training session completed! Today started with an early morning 1.2km swim which was rather uneventful. Well aside from the aggressive swimmer in the "medium" lane (even though there were two "fast" lanes also) who insisted on swimming fast, bumping into me and overtaking everyone. While it was annoying, I figured it was good practice for my race given that 'crowding' will no doubt be an issue.
Lesson learned: some people are really bad at self-seeding into appropriate swim lanes!
After work I headed out for my scheduled 9km run. My knee was a little tender after yesterday's encounter with a rock, although I suspect it is only bruised and noting too sinister. I finished the run in around 54 minutes (approx) - which seems to be my regular training pace.
Lesson learned: You wont get faster just running for 'distance'. Time to include some interval training!
Dinner
I was in charge of making dinner this evening, and was in a creative mood, so I decided to have a little fun in the kitchen.
Using what we had on hand as a base, I decided to make an Italian lentil and vegetable slice. “Italian” because I included sundried tomatoes and olives…of course ;)
I cooked a few cups of lentils. then added sautéed onion, zucchini, carrot, garlic, mushrooms, semi dried tomatoes, GF breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
Into a slice pan, and topped with olives, thyme and a tomato / mustard glaze.
Baked at 180C for 40 minutes until browned.
Sliced and served …
Unfortunately the slice fell apart when I attempted to cut it.
Lesson learned: Cook for an hour next time!
But when served with good ol’ mashed potato and spinach, this ended up being a tasty little dish!
I especially loved the combination of the sweet tomato / mustard relish and the salty olives.
Lesson learned: Not all dishes need to be ‘pretty’ to taste good!
On that note - I hope you are all having a wonderful Friday evening. Time for some quality TV time and kitty cuddles:)
Happy Baking :)
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*drool that bake!
ReplyDeleteps I need to swim some time this summer
I'm like you - I need more speed training (or some, at least!). :)
ReplyDeleteI love saltiness from olives and anchovies, but don't 'add' salt to my meals otherwise, and really have to remember to do so at work!
ReplyDeleteOooh, that is so completely my type of dish! Both in terms of the flavours and the way it falls apart. What can I say? I like foods I can eat with a spoon :D
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about it falling apart - it still looks great! I haven't cook much with lentils but I like what you have done here :)
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about doing interval training to. In my head I'm a speedy runner, but the GPS doesn't lie.
ReplyDeleteAnd I bet it tastes EVEN better the next day!!! I find loaf's always tend to set better in the fridge. OH YUMMY.
ReplyDeletewow, that is so creative! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI had to smile at the swimmer---I love swimming exactly because it's so zen to put your head under water and just go... like the world disappears. But *that* feeling disappears when someone decides to over- or undershoot his or her abilities and mess with lane etiquette! Awesome positive spin, though!
ReplyDeleteThat slice looks so good. Another one to add to my to-make list :-).
ReplyDeleteLibby
Just realized you never actually gave us the recipe...hint, hint... :-)
ReplyDeleteLibby
lentil slices and kitty cuddles sounds like my sort of comfort friday - love the look of this slice - I have a favourite Red Lentil Loaf that uses eggs to help bind it together - would that help with your loaf?
ReplyDeleteI had the same issue last time I swam, I was in the medium lane and some guy got in with flippers on and lapped me, I got to the end of the pool, turned around and had a flipper in my face as he was right up the back of me!
ReplyDeleteIn his defence though, the pool didn't have a "fast" lane open at that time but still, not fun!