We started our day off with a run in preparation for our race next Sunday
Before heading to the Brewers Festival we filled our stomachs with brunch
And rehydrated with Coconut Water
Then it was time to wait in line for the Brewers Festival
TIme to drink some yummy beers!
Some beers we loved...
ANd others.... like this one
we hated!
Now I’m home relaxing and trying to sooth my crazy sunburn.
Neil and I have been so crazy busy this week that we just haven’t had a lot of quality time for each other so last night Neil proposed that we find a patio to go have dinner on. So I did my nails and put a cute dress on and we headed downtown to find an outdoor dining spot.
New nail color thanks to Beauty Without Cruelty– review and giveaway to come
Apparently everyone else had the same idea, to head downtown and eat al fresco. So we finally settled on Italian and waited a bit for a table. When we finally got a table we ordered a small chicken of Chardonnay to share and decided on salads and flatbread.
Neil's Arugula and Apple salad with candied walnuts and maple-sherry dressing
My Arugula, Apple and Strawberry Salad with candied walnuts and raspberry dressing.
Our flatbread with leeks, lemon, shiitake mushrooms and micro greens.
How we felt about the flatbread and the service.
This chili is spicy but so good! Enjoy!
Spicy Roasted Chilis Chili
Ingredients:
This week (well since my last post) workouts have been going really well. Today is a cross train day and tomorrow is a run. Today also marks the start of the Hotter than Hades Virtual Half-Marathon
This week I tried a new machine at the gym the Power Plate. So what exactly is the power plate?
“Power Plate equipment is the premium vibration device powering a new dimension in wellness solutions for all ages, lifestyles and physical abilities. It uses the principles of Acceleration Training™ to stimulate the body’s natural response to vibration. These vibrations transmit waves of energy throughout the body, activating muscle contractions between 25 and 50 times per second, enhancing overall performance in sessions as short as 15 minutes a day, 3 times a week.
Acceleration Training™ on Power Plate equipment offers a host of benefits, ranging from an immediate improvement in blood circulation, to a variety of other measurable outcomes: such as increased muscle strength and flexibility, improved range of motion, decreased cellulite, increased bone mineral density, reduced pain and soreness and faster recovery. Our three-dimensional vibration technology continues to lead the industry, and its benefits are grounded in extensive academic and independent scientific medical research.” (source)
The Power Plate that we have at the gym has settings and instructions for strength & stretch workouts, massages and relaxation. After our weights workout I decided to give the massage setting a try and did a massage for the lower back, right and left abductor, calves and upper body. It felt so great! I can’t wait to use this machine more.
Have you ever tried a Power Plate?
In addition to doing the Thrive in 30 over the next 30 days I am also participating in:
This is a free event!! Join us and other athletes from all over the world to embrace our crazy, wild side to run a virtual half marathon during the hottest part of the summer?!?
July 15th thru August 15th (you have the whole month to complete 13.1 miles, there is no need to complete it all in 1 run)
Half-Marathon (13.1 miles)
This is the first virtual race I have ever participated in and the Hubz is going to participate as well. I actually had never even heard of a virtual race before a few weeks ago during a #fitblog twitter chat. I am really excited to participate and I think it is a perfect fit with my Thrive in 30 plan.
I was recently contacted by Vega regarding their new wellness program. Starting Monday, July 18th I will embark on a 30-day wellness journey, called Thrive in 30, to begin reaching new levels of health, strength and vitality. I will be blogging about my experience along the way, providing you with updates throughout the week.
What is Thrive in 30? Thrive in 30 is a series of 12 video lessons over the course of 30 days, with vegan Ironman triathlete, Vega formulator and best-selling author, Brendan Brazier. Brendan reveals the commonly held myths about plant-based nutrition, and offers tools to harness plant-based whole foods toward total body health.
It’s Your Turn to Thrive! from Vega on Vimeo.
You can learn more about Thrive in 30 here: http://thrivein30.com/sign-up-
Before I reveal what is in our CSA this week lets recap last weeks share:
Last Week’s CSA:
