Weekend Update

After my run

First of all I need my butt kicked!!  I have been really slacking in the workout area!  I tried to do a 4 mile run on Saturday & I thought I was going to die.  It was hot & sticky.  Starting this week I am going to start back on my regular workout schedule.  I will running at least twice a week in the morning because I think it will be cooler in the morning than in the evening (I hope). 

Virtual Race Medal

I have a race this weekend & I signed up for I virtual race.  I am hoping to complete the virtual race this week. 

I made some good food this weekend.  I made homemade Pimento Cheese & a Strawberry Shortcake.

Homemade Pimento Cheese

1 cup Mayonnaise

4 cups Shredded Cheese (I used Mild Cheddar & Sharp Cheddar)

7 oz. diced Pimentos, drained

Dash of Pepper

Dash of Cayenne Pepper

Mixed all intendants in a bowl & chill for a couple hours

 

Strawberry Shortcake

1 box of Strawberry Cake

1 can of Cream Soda

Store bought cream cheese frosting

Fresh strawberries, sliced

Mix together the cake mix & soda & bake according to the cake mix.  Let the cake cool & frost.  Decorate with sliced strawberries.  Yes it is that simple.  The cake turn out so incredibly moist!!                    

Until next time!!

Kristin

Diva Dash Update

This past weekend as you know I did the Diva Dash with my good friend Mandy!  The Diva Dash is always a super fun race!!!  This year was no exception!!  However, this year I had a sore knee that prevented me from doing my best.  I had a goal of finishing in under 45 minutes because of my knee & I did.  My time was 43:46!!  Not great but I finished & I had so much fun!!  After words Mandy & I went to Starbucks & ate a little something & just chatted!!

 

My next race is The Bedlam Run, it’s a 5k!!  The funny thing is when I registered for the race they asked me what team I was a fan of OU (University of Oklahoma) or OSU (Oklahoma State University), I am not a fan of either!! I had to pick one so I picked OSU.  I myself am a TEXAS LONGHORN fan!!!!            

 

Until next time!!

Kristin

 

 

2015 Diva Dash 5k

This weekend I will be my annual Diva Dash 5k.  I am preparing for the race by drinking lots of water, trying to eat healthy & getting my playlist put together.  This is my 1^st race of the year & I super excited!

On my playlist is the following:

Happy

Imma Be

Rehab

Roxanne

Pumped Up Kicked

Love Shack

Roar

You Spin Me Round

Pump Up the Jam

The Devil Went Down to Georgia

Let’s Get it Started

Work Bitch

Boom Boom Pow

Pump it        

Until next time!!

Kristin Rae

#1MillionMinutes

I am so excited to join #1MillionMinutes with #sweatpink! This summer my goal is to do 350 minutes of Running, walking, weight lifting or anything I can find, while wearing my favorite pink shirt.

I predict that we’ll ROCK the goal of #1MillionMinutes - we’ll actually hit 2 million of minutes this summer! I predict that Running or Yoga will be the top-logged movement.

I'll get extra minutes in by walking around the office!

My favorite way to get extra minutes in is by Running with Mandy. Mandy is my BEST activity partner because he/she is so motivating. Our favorite way to relax post-workout is to go home & relax.

I tag Holly, Mandy, and Bethany to help us reach #1MillionMInutes… or more!      

 

Until next time!!

Kristin

Upcoming Races

With summer approaching, I say it’s my race season!!  The summer/fall is when I do most of my races.  So here is my planned race schedule:

Firecracker 5k – July 4

Diva Dash 5k – July 11

Jolly Runner 5k – Aug 29 (maybe)

Mustache Dash 5k – Oct sometime (maybe)

Tulsa Run 5k or 15k (I don’t know which) – Oct 31

So I have a lot of training to do to get ready for this race schedule!!  I plan on running 2-3 times a week & cross train 2 or 3 times a week.  I will do most of my running & training in the evening because I am not a morning person!      

 

Until next time!!

Kristin Rae

Smoothie Prep Day

Sunday smoothie prep day!!  This week I have Frozen Strawberries, Peaches, Mango & Blueberries.  I put my fruit in Ziploc Baggie & leave them in the freezer until the night before.  The night before I put the baggie of fruit in the fridge so they are defrosted  in the morning.  Also, Chocolate Banana Peanut which doesn’t take much prep. 

 

I will mix up the fruit to give variety.  This week will mix up this way

Monday: Mango Blueberry

Tuesday: Strawberry Peach 

Wednesday: Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter

Thursday: Strawberry Banana

Friday: Strawberry Blueberry

 

These smoothies all start off with the same basic stuff. 

1 1/2 cup Almond Milk

1 packet Instant Breakfast (Depending on what smoothie I am making I use a different flavor Instant Breakfast.  Monday: Vanilla, Tuesday: Strawberry, Wednesday: Chocolate, Thursday: Strawberry & Friday: Strawberry)

1/4 cup plain Yogurt

1/2 total Fruit (except for Chocolate Banana-just use 1 banana sliced)

For the Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie use 2 tablespoons of Creamy Peanut Butter

2 ice cubes

About a table spoon of Honey for sweetness. (except the the Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter)

Blend it all together in a Blender (I use Nutri Bullet)

 

Smoothie have become a part of my diet & I love it!!

 

Enjoy!

Kristin Rae

 

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

I love pasta salad so I came up with this delicious recipe.  

 

1 pound any kind of pasta (the used spiral this time but I have uses macaroni)

1 bottle ranch dressing (I just used the store brand)

1 cup diced celery

1/2 cup shredded carrot

1/2 cup bacon bits (I used store bought but you could use the real thing)

 

Cook pasta according to package. Drain pasta & rinse with cold water.  You want the pasta cold when you start mixing everything together.

Put pasta in a big bowl, pour in the Ranch dressing.  Mix to combine.  Add in celery & carrots.  Mix to combine.  Finally, add in the bacon bits & mix everything together.  Cover with a lid & put in fridge & let it set for a couple hours.  

 

I love this recipe it is very simple & very delicious.  

 

Enjoy!

Kristin Rae