Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Overnight Oats Success!

I had a 5-mile run scheduled for today. I fueled a little better when I woke up (a sandwich thin with maple cinnamon almond butter and sliced banana) and tried to hydrate a little more than usual (without drinking so much that I was uncomfortable during my run). I made sure to especially focus on my breathing during the first mile and was able to find a comfortable rhythm much earlier. This run was so much better than yesterday's!

Yesterday, I worried on the phone to my mom that I didn't feel as strong as I did two weeks ago, and she reminded me that I intentionally started training for the half-mary super early because I knew I was going to have some travel time that disrupted my training and it was OK. And she was right! As long as I am running consistently and gradually adding distance, I'll be good to go at the end of August. Here are today's run stats:
  • Total Mileage: 5mi
  • Total Time: 44:25
  • Average Pace: 8:52min/mi
I walked an additional mile after I finished (my goal was the water fountain 1/2 mile past home!). The weather was beautiful and perfect and I was just really enjoying being outside.

I made it home eventually though, because I knew this was waiting for me in the fridge:

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That's right, my first ever bowl of overnight oats! I was planning to make these all day yesterday and then got distracted last night while watching The Bachelorette with my sister-in-law and completely forgot. I was all ready to go to sleep (in bed, reading, etc), when I suddenly remembered and headed back into the kitchen to assemble the goods.

In my inaugural batch:
1/4 cup old fashioned oats
1/4 cup 1% milk
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 banana, mashed
1T ground flax
1.5T vanilla
This morning I added:
maple cinnamon almond butter (I should have made a double batch!)
fresh strawberries
I didn't really know what to expect since, even though everyone and their mother has been raving about overnight oats, the thought of cold, swollen oats kind of grosses me out. However, I am happy to report that I actually kind of liked them! It's a bit heavier than what I normally consume in the morning (I know, I know, breakfast is supposed to be the biggest meal of the day. I just can't handle it, OK?), but since I didn't actually eat these until 11:30 when I finished running, yoga-ing, and showering, they definitely held me over for quite a few hours.

In other news, I am seriously missing my sweet husband! This is the longest we have been apart since we got married last summer and I am ready for him to be home tomorrow!

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P.S. I made Angela's Time Crunch Vegan Enchiladas (except, um, not vegan because I used real cheese) and they were amaaaaazing! I made my own enchilada sauce (3T vegetable oil, 1T flour, 1/4c chili powder, 2c stock, 10oz tomato paste, 1t dried oregano, 2t dried cumin, 1/2t salt - simmer, simmer, simmer) and doubled the recipe, freezing half for when the hubs gets home. He loves him some enchiladas!

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4 comments:

  1. I just came across your blog! Anytime I see another Meg, I just have to say hi! (Even if I'm a more nontraditional Meg from Margaret). So you're trying the overnight oats, huh? I haven't yet brought myself to try it. Your recipe sounds the best so far so perhaps I will give it a chance. Happy Wednesday!

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  2. Just stumbled across your blog. I have yet to try overnight oats, but I think it's about time. Those enchiladas look delicious - and I can relate with missing a loved one - my boyfriend is in Afghanistan until November. Enjoy his arrival!

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  3. Awww excited you get to see your husband soon!!

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  4. That pic of you and the hubs is adorable. My man is starting a new job in a few weeks and there is some traveling so I am getting nervous for him to be away!

    Your blog is super cute btw. And I'm on the fence about overnight oats. I mean I actually eat them a fair amount, but regular oats are just so much more appealing, especially to the eyes!

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