I had a really busy day, but what’s new.
One of the highlights of my day was that I had a great workout! Do you ever have one of those workouts where the stars seem to align and you just have a killer workout? Yesterday’s workout was one of those days for me.
The weather was perfect for a 30 minute run. Sunny and 70F. Everything was green and lush.
The flowers are blooming and lining the streets with vibrant colors, making it that much easier to smile when I run.
On my run, I witnessed what was probably the chase following a robbery. I saw a man running at the speed of lightning with some items in his arms, and two men chasing after him for dear life.
About a half a block later, I heard sirens and the police were at the scene. I kept running. Didn’t even bother looking back.
I live in the city in an urban area, so that type of thing happens and is not “new”. But it sure did give me a mile’s worth of things to think about.
After I came inside from running, I did some yoga, pilates, core moves, and weights. About 20 minutes worth of moves.
Then, it was time for some Amazing Grass GreenSuperFood in Orange Dreamsicle flavor that I shook up in the green shaker cup.
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All in all, the taste was very good.
Is it exactly like an orange dreamsicle?
No, but one scoop has the equivalent of 7 servings of fruits and vegetables so that is a big bonus and I can overlook the fact that it didn’t taste exactly like an orange dreamsicle.
As I’ve mentioned before, I prefer to get my nutrition, vitamins, and minerals through food rather than supplements but sometimes a little boost is nice.
On the food front, it was time for something easy, fast, and one-pot: Carribean Coconut Rice with Garbanzos & Veggies (and peanut butter!)
The whole meal, plus planned leftovers so you get a couple meals out of this recipe, was ready in 30 minutes.
From my last post and recipe for Lemon & Dill Roasted Potato Sticks, it was fun to hear who’s a tater lover and who’s not. Glad that many of you seemed to enjoy the recipe.
And in the spirit of St. Patty’s Day for dessert, try a No Bake Chocolate Mint Donut Hole (Vegan, GF)
I realize they aren’t green, but they are minty. That counts, right?Questions:
1. Do you like Orange Dreamsicles?
I liked orange dreamsicles but as a kid, I begged my mom for Orange Push-UpsThey were my ultimate treat.
2. Do you like Orange flavored things?
I do, to a point.
I think orange flavored throat lozenges, citrusey gum, and orange soda (although I haven’t had any in about 20 years) are all good.
I am not big on Orange Tic Tacs, orange breath mints, or orange suckers.
3. Are you doing anything on this Green of Days? Are you going out for St. Patty’s Day?
No, I have to work and carry on with life as usual.
4. Have you ever seen anything crazy while out running or walking or on your workout? Crime, crazy sights, fights, etc.?
I have seen everything from:
robberies
homeless people screaming at invisible people
couples having some really nasty arguments
witnessing fistfights
people relieve themselves on the side of buildings
people having sex in parked cars
people doing all kinds of illegal things
people crying, laughing, screaming, yelling, shouting
I have been a runner (and walker) my entire life so in 20+ years of running or walking (always outdoors and almost daily) there is nothing that surprises me anymore. I feel like what I see when I am outside exercising is a reflection on both society as a whole and on human behavior. Not every day is tiptoeing through the tulips. Some days are filled with sobbing and screaming and having arguments. But that’s life. And I love people watching.
What have you seen when you’re out exercising? Or when you’re out just walking through the world?
NO WAY! I need to try this creamsicle Amazing Grass!!
Girl you need the lens I just bought. I totally broke the bank but I am loving it! You would be in heaven!!!!! You should come to San Diego and help me play with it :)
I haven’t seen heaps of weird things….but one morning I saw a group of people playing “oh when the saint go marching in” on various instruments from tuba to tamborine at 7:30am up and down the street….
This is really weird, but my number one fear as a runner is finding a dead body!!! I run along waterfronts and I can’t even look closely at the water in case “something” washes ashore. Ever notice it’s usually runners or hikers who find human remains?? *shudder*
Toronto is actually quite bad for people being killed by stray bullets. An alarming number in past years, including at a bar next door to where I live. I was out walking last week and saw about 10 police cars on the street with cops hiding behind trees around an apartment building. Drug bust maybe? I started thinking about stray bullets and got the hell out of there!
I’m back on painkillers so there will be no partying or drinking for this girl on St Patty’s Day. I’m all Scottish anyways! :P
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I have a 2lb amazing meal, tropical flavor (has a little protien) that I can’t use…. its worth like $70…my tummy didn’t digest it well….but i know others love it!! it tastes good, i wish I could use it. If you are anyone would like it let me know…. pay for shipping and its yours….or trade an item perhaps instead? :) A sweet healthy soy free treat?? :) I’d love someone to use it…..since its just sitting in my house….
Email me…let me know… thanks!!! Erin
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thanks for the awesome comment!
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Or sell it on Craigslist. Even if you make 30 or 40 bucks, i say it’s worth it!
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Now you’re just rubbing your weather in! :-P Ours has not been so perfect for running with tons of rain. Oh well, good thing I’m on a run rest. :-) Scary on the robery though! I need to try Amazing Grass, one of these days. Agreed on a little nutrition boost here and there, the Vega Whole Health Optimizer was great during my half training.
1. I like orange flavor in general and the Mandarin Gu flavor reminds me a lot of orangesicle.
2. Yes and I like throwing oranges in the Vita-Mix to make orange-flavored dressings.
3. Working … that’s about it, no green beer.
4. I’ve had to run around flocks of turkeys, had jack rabbits fly out in front of me and detour around heards of grazing goats.
The most out of the ordinary thing I’ve seen while running was a wolf..but they’re all over the place here so it wasn’t *too* strange.
it’s so beautiful there!!!! And I know what you mean about encountering a crime scene, I ran past a bunch of police cars during my walk yesterday….
Oh and I’m all ABOUT orange creamsicle flavors. Favorite ice cream combination, no joke :)
Those potatoes look so good!
Obsessed with push pops!!! I miss those things!!! I don’t like any creamsicles…I have never been a big fan of the cream and fruit pops….
A few years ago, I was home for winter break and went out for a run, stopping at the corner of my street to stretch. The roads were quite slick, and suddenly a car came speeding along, caught an edge, and spiraled (!) into the air and into the trees on the side of the road! I thought for sure the passengers were goners and I stood there in shock for a while, until I saw 2 boys, clearly not of driving age, climb out of the woods. One took off running, and the other fed me a story about needing to go the store for cigarettes. It was crazy! I let the cops take it from there.
wow that is scary!!!
Wow, you HAVE seen a lot! Love the sunny pics. I love people watching, too; it’s so fascinating. Some of the best people-watching happens when you’re sitting in the car waiting for someone else to come out of a store or something and no one knows they’re being “observed.” Ha, that’s a good topic for your next post: What are the best people-watching sites on earth? I think Disney World is right up there. ;) (BTW- *not*not*NOT* intended to be preachy AT ALL, but I just thought it was funny that this came up in my Twitter feed a few minutes ago, after your post the other day – solely for the coincidence of it, nothing more: “YahooShine Beware! You might want to think twice before committing to a Brazilian blowout https://yhoo.it/dMZ5qD @CosmoOnline” – hope you’re not offended, just thought it was interesting timing to share! Seems like this is a hot topic lately. I totally agree with you about people being free to choose their own “risks” ~ like you say: to each, her own!) Also, know what you mean about killer workout days. Hoping for another today. Have a great day!
to each their own and every single time I post about a Braz Blowout, someone has to alert me to the “danger” of it.
I would love to alert people to the danger of a million things but to each their own. Live and let live.
I haven’t seen anything too crazy exercising outside. Thank goodness! Although I was honked at once. It really confused me! I have never had that happen before and coming from someone who used to weigh almost 100 pounds more than she does now, it all seemed quite silly!
I love orange dreamsicle type things. Orange tic tacs, now that you mention them, never lasted very long around me! I agree with the supplements. Real food is good, but a little boost doesn’t hurt. I have some Amazing Grass in my cupboard right now!
Oh girl, I get honked at AT LEAST once a day. Some days 3 or 6 times. I thought having a baby and pushing a baby stroller OR walking w/ my husband would cut down on the honking, whistling, etc…nope. Men are men. With no lives apparently. Lol.
They really are! lol
Loved the Flinstones push pops! :)
Whoa! Your runs sounds a lot more interesting than mine! Hee hee. ;)
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