A Great Run Under My Belt

Finally had a good, strong run that left me wanting more.
I need to come up with a new running plan based on my measly mileage for last month and ending with the 10 miler on October 9th that I registered for.

On top of wanting to feel better running, I've, also, felt a big pull to feed myself really great, wholesome food. I already ate pretty healthfully but I'm trying so hard to get food out of my diet that isn't found in nature. Even though my english muffin seems pretty healthy, you don't just stumble upon wild English muffins.

I'm doing pretty great, only eating several food items per week that are really processed. I don't think I will ever eat completely clean but that's okay. As long as I'm trying and paying attention, I'm doing okay.

My latest obsession that has been making this easier: soup. Mmm. I can make the biggest, tastiest batches of soup in my slow cooker and they last all week. Here is the red lentil/chickpea/kidney bean/potato/tomato/carrot soup I made last night.


Super chunky goodness.

When this batch runs out I am going to try a black bean soup.

This soup really makes the perfect lunch. Keeps me full until my afternoon snack and because it is full of potassium and a bit of sodium, it is a great post-run meal. Mmm!

And since I haven't posted a picture of Aria in forever, here she is! She looks like a kid now and not a baby! Except for the fact that she only has 2 bottom teeth...