just for kicks

Today just might have been the first Sunday in over 2 months that Nic and I have actually been home and had absolutely zero plans.  Let me tell you, it.was.glorious!  We slept in just a bit and enjoyed some delicious hot oats for breakfast while sipping coffee and reading/blogging.

The only thing that I knew I needed to get done today was to sneak in a long run at some point kicking off my Fargo Marathon training.  So I bundled up and hit the roads for a 10 miler half marathon. Yep, just for kicks, I decided to tackle 13.1 miles.  The cherry on top - I ran a fairly hilly route, something I am planning on doing many many times during training.

Stats
Distance: 13.1 miles
Time: 1:51:59
Average pace: 8:33

Elevation Maps
My route:


Fargo Marathon route:


Fargo should be no problem at all if I keep running routes like today.

While I was out running, Nic tackled the grocery store and stocked up for this week's meals, plus tonight's He picks, She cooks, He cleans.

First up, our meal plan for this week:
Monday & Tuesday - Nic is on his own, I work late
Wednesday - Spring Rolls
Thursday - Steak, caramelized onion and goat cheese paninis
Friday - Homemade Chipotle burrito bowls
Saturday - Leftovers
Sunday - Possibly dinner with John and Diana

For tonight's dinner, Nic chose Pecan & Panko Crusted Chicken Breasts with a Shallot Sauce.  We served this up with roasted brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes.



From Bon Appetite Fast Easy Fresh

This meal is delicious and really easy and quick to prepare.  Besides the chicken, we had everything on hand and usually do - so this would make a great week night meal.

Off to enjoy dessert (baked apples) while catching up on NCIS!