Prepared

I prepared lots in my kitchen today:

• 5+ jars of my home brewed iced tea, which are in my refrigerator 
• Veggie broth, which is now in my freezer
• And a huge pot of chickpea stew, which you'll find "in the making" below.

Rest

According to my running program, today is a rest day.  I'm not sure what that means, nor what I am supposed to be doing with myself.

Various Motivations

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3:48 PM - 23 Dec 2013

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By the way . . .

. . . I broke another record today.  Thank you Penguin.

Speaking of which,

Here are 2 Penguin Pearls of Wisdom:

• Every run has the potential to transform us from who we are to the person we're becoming.  Every step on every run could be the one that begins our metamorphosis from who we've always been to what we've always wanted to be.
• Running is best enjoyed with the imprecision of art.  When done with the heart of an artist, running becomes a personal expression.

5-K TRAINING PROGRAM

So for kicks (no pun intended) I have begun John Bingham's RUNNING FOR MORTALS 5-K TRAINING PROGRAM.  The 5-K Run Training program [which is] best suited for those who have been running 20 to 30 minutes at least two or three times per week for at least 4 months.

As a result, I shall not note my training and work outs on my Food Log.  Instead I am creating a separate spread sheet to note my progression.  What is interesting is that the time I spend running will be considerably less, however, I believe my times will get faster.  We shall see.

In My iPod

• Ran my fastest mile today at 13:20.  Joan Benoit was inside my iPod and told me so.

1. Joan Benoit Samuelson is an American marathon runner who won gold at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the year that the women's marathon was introduced. As a result, she was the first-ever women's Olympic marathon champion. (Wikipedia)

Now I'm gonna party like it's 1984

• I have two new additions to my playlist family: Putamayo Presents, African Beat has been added to my warm up, and Perry Silverbird, Spirit of Fire has become a part of my cool down.

I Am a Runner

• According to my Endomondo, I have run a total of 263 miles.  That places me very close to Aquia Harbor, Virginia.

• Speaking of Endomondo, I have made a few changes: "5K Training" is now listed as "Daily Work Out", and I am changing what I do . . . what they call "fitness walking" and what I call "power walking" to "running."  There, I've done it.  I am a runner.

• Speaking of being a runner, I am currently reading "Running for Mortals" by John Bingham.  It is absolutely excellent so far, and is a must for anyone thinking about going couch to 5K.  It is making me feel really good about the work I've done so far, and proceeding on.  If you read it, you'll know why I no longer feel as if I have to hide behind oh I'm not really a runner, I'm a power walker.

The Blossom

• The better I eat, the healthier I get.  The more I work out, the stronger I get.  As I have gotten healthier and stronger, my creative projects are blossoming.  And it feels fantastic.  One minute I'm struggling to write, and suddenly the words, pictures and music flow.

• Finally, allow your awareness to move upward to the top of your head.  This is the crown chakra, or sahaswara, meaning a thousand beetle lotus flower.  Breathe in the golden light of the thousand beetle lotus, and feel your oneness with all of creation.  This chakra relates to unbounded awareness, beyond time, beyond space and causality.  This is the seed of divine consciousness, where the sphere, and the process of seeing, and the scenery merge.  You are the lover, the process of loving, and the beloved.  When this chakra is open and balanced you will feel clarity, though and purpose.  Your personal intentions and desires are in align with cosmic ware.  As you continue to breathe in the color gold, be aware of the infinite silence.  The monthra for the thousand beetle lotus flower is ohm.  Breathe in and silently repeat the monthra ohm.  Ohm.  (Deepak Chopra)

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2V = Two vitamins, (1) Mega Food Vegan Daily & (1) New Chapter Bone Strength ALVST=Alvarado Street Bakery bread AMPPW=Morning post pee weight CPB= Current powder blend = Vega One, organic acai powder, hemp EZ=Ezekiel Bread H20=My daily water consumption, includes Home Brew, and unsweetened beverages (usually in the form of hot tea) OD=One Degree TRAIN=Race Training TST=Toast TWVS=This week’s veggie stew or soup, ALWAYS homemade UTJB = Uptown Juice Bar WF=Whole Foods of course WO=Work Out

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Wednesday,  June 11	•16oz, Home Brew •Vegan patty •Small plate from Downtown Natural Market: vgn chicken, quinoa, brown rice, collard greens >> •Middle Eastern Wrap & vgn cookie sandwich> •Mini popcorn cakes w/hummus •Popcorn (I know, I know…I’m just a vegan, not perfect) H20=82oz	> http://www.organicavenue.com >> https://plus.google.com/115920067473916373612/about?gl=us&hl=en
Thursday, June 12	•16oz, Home Brew •Emmy’s Coconut Vanilla Macaroons> •V for Vegan slice from Two Boots>> •Bubby’s Everything Bagel •Sm bowl: falafel, hummus, potatoes, pasta, edamame •Grains of Truth Berry Blast< H2O=72oz	> http://emmysorganics.com/collections/macaroons >> http://www.twoboots.com < http://www.nassaucandy.com/product_detail.aspx?pid=49210
Friday, June 13	•12oz, H20 •Smoothie: Coconut juice, Power greens, pineapple, blueberries, Amazing Meal Pomegranate Mango> •Pick 5 Bowl: tofu shirataki, salsa, hummus, Power greens, tempeh •Vgn chocolate chip cookie •Café Spice Vegetable Bhajias>> •Zabar’s veggie chips •Spanish cocktail nuts< •(3) ALVST tst w/hummus H2O=76oz	> http://amazinggrass.com >> http://www.cafespice.com < http://forevercheese.com/products/spanish-cocktail-mix-2/
Saturday, June 14	•Smoothie: Home Brew, coconut juice, Earthbound Farm Power, blueberries, pineapple, wheat germ, CPB •Twenty-4 Zen Mocha Chocolate Chip Hemp Granola> •Go Macro Macrobar Wholehearted Heaven>> •Flax popcorn •(2) vgn sandwiches from Life Thyme< •Little Lad’s herbal popcorn<< •French fries H2O=64oz	> http://www.twenty4zen.com >> https://gomacro.com < http://lifethymemarket.com << http://www.littlelads.com
Sunday, June 15	•(2) Dunkin Donuts bagels •10oz, Gatorade •Smoothie: coconut juice, banana, pineapple, Power greens, current powder blend •Snack box: veggie chips, cereal, Spanish cocktail nuts •Vegan sandwich H2O=48oz	TRAIN=2.22 miles
Monday, June 16	•32oz, H2O •A handful of cereal & 2V •Smoothie: coconut juice, Power greens, cucumber, banana, pineapple, Raw Fit Marley Coffee> •(4) ALVST tst w/baba ganoush •Pick 5 Bowl: Brussels sprouts, Power greens, salsa, tempeh, potatoes •Trail mix •Vgn chorizo, pepper, onion & tomato sandwich H2O=80oz	> http://www.gardenoflife.com/Products-for-Life/Weight-Management/RAW-Fit.aspx TRAIN=4 miles
Tuesday, June 17	•16oz, H2O •Smoothie: coconut juice, Power greens, 365 Organic Tropical Blend (strawberry, banana, mango), current powder blend, wheat germ •Power greens & baba ganoush sandwich on ALVST •Brussels sprouts, potatoes, vegan chorizo, peppers & onions, tomato •Vgn pizza from PIE> •Black bean, falafel & cauliflower sandwich from WF H2O=96oz	> http://www.piebythepound.com TRAIN=4 miles
Wednesday, June 18	•32oz, Karen H2O (H2O fused with grapefruit, sage, ginger, whole cloves) •Baba ganoush, salsa & Power greens sandwich on Bread Alone Organic Whole Wheat Sourdough •Smoothie: coconut juice, banana, pineapple, Power greens, current powder blend •Vgn chorizo wrap •Brussels sprout, salsa & hummus sandwich on Bread Alone Organic Whole Wheat Sourdough •Trail mix & nuts H2O=98oz	AMPPW=128.6 WO=40 min, hand and ankle weights