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Off to a Late Start!

Posted on Saturday, March 9, 2013

My name is Amy, occasionally I like to hit the snooze button... so I'm off to a late start today . I walked into the kitchen this morning to find lil peep #2 making his own brekky, he even made his sister a plate. I should add that it was also paleo friendly, proving that lil peeps like good food too.
Today's training agenda is a 90 min run/3000m swim.  I found this site http://ruthkazez.com/50swimworkouts.html I modify the workouts to meet my skill level and needs, I find having structure keeps me focused and I usually cover more distance faster.

 Workout #12
 3200 m.or yd.

 2000
Warm-up
Swim Free
Pull IM
Kick Choice

300
200
100


200
100
100
Free
Swim each effort 5 sec faster
Kick
Pull very easy

4x250
     16x2510 sec.rest
100


 4x200
     8x25 15 sec.rest
100
IM
Swim




Kick alternate lengths fly & br.
Swim ALL OUT

4x125
#1: 100+25 Fly
#2: 100+25Back
#3: 100+25 Breast
#4: 100+25 Free
200
200

Fresh Market had BOGO Sirloin, so GOOD and the leftovers are PERFECT for lunch, Sirloin Salad w/ a touch of balsamic. Time to hit the lap lanes. Happy Saturday everybody!

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A little comfort with Paleo Beef Stew

Posted on Wednesday, March 6, 2013

First I want to say I've had two blissful days of training. I hope I didn't just jinx myself. I'm a little sore but that's the price you pay for being a slacker. I found this pic today and it made me laugh at loud... the second I saw it, I thought "he started it". I sure do miss him.





Me & Dad-1984
 It's been chilly around here the last few weeks so I decided why not put a Paleo spin on a childhood comfort food like Beef Stew. Now my grandmother or mothers recipes those included butter, flour, white potatoes, milk... and a pressure cooker. Remember the old school pressure cookers with the scary whistle thing on the top. Well mine doesn't involve potential injury and the not so healthy ingredients.
 All you need is
1-1/1/2 Stew Meat I used organic grass feed Sirloin. BOGO @ +Fresh Market.
Garlic as much as little as you like pressed.
1 White Onion
2 Med. Parsnips
2 Med. Sweet Potatoes
3 Med Carrots or 2 cups of Baby Carrots
3 Stalks Celery
16 oz of beef broth
*Optional 2 tbs of coconut aminos

 Clean and peel parsnips, carrots, celery and potatoes. Chop into medium chunks. Press Garlic and toss every thing into your handy Crocky. Cut meat into 2 in squares add to veggies give a stir.
Season with
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp teaspoon black pepper
1/2 tsp teaspoon paprika
1/4 tsp ground allspice or ground cloves
Pour in the broth, stir everything together. Be sure to add enough water so every thing is submerged. Set desired time on Crock and DONE!!! Takes about 10 minutes prep time. I made this on Sunday kept it in the fridge and it was delicious on Tuesday.