- Yes, you eat them the way they are, or raw.
- Not much of a taste...not as nutty as flax seed anyway. I've put a lot in my foods and can't really taste them. Best I can tell you is that they are not overwhelming.
- No, they are not cheap but someone mentioned they found them in their health food store. I'm wondering what they paid...
- Yes, they do look like bird food.
- And no one asked this but I forgot to mention that if you spill some outside, they will in fact grow into chia grass. My first package came busted open and the little seeds spilled out of the box onto the front porch. We had a nice patch of chia grass until Andy sprayed weed killer on it. Murderer!
Now, onto the fun stuff...I have my 30 mile run this Sunday!! And believe it or not, I'm actually excited. I've never run further than 26.2 so I can't wait to see how this goes. We'll be running a 6 mile loop around a lake and we'll take a pit stop every 6 miles at our car to refill food, water, take care of issues, etc. Someone is also setting up an aid station for us on the other side of the lake, opposite our cars, so we have another pit stop. I think this is going to be great practice for race day. We're starting at 7am on Sunday and I expect to be gone close to 7 hours by the time it's all said and done. Seriously, I am SO excited!! Can't wait to tell you all about it!
Here is what I ran this week:
- Mon - 7 mi
- Tues - Off
- Wed - 7 mi
- Thurs - 5 mi
- Fri - 9 mi
- Sat - 5 mi
- Sun - 30 mi
31 comments:
Wow! You go girl. Just found your blog through another running blogger. I'll have to try those Chia seeds out. Can't wait to hear about the 30 miler!!!
You'll be great on the 30 miler - it's barely a 5k further than your 26.2's. It sounds like you have a great set up planned for the run too. Have a great time!
Oh and I think you're a total liar for saying you were in a 9 year relationship - you look way too young and cute for that! :)
I've been such a slacker this week. ugh! motivation...
30 miles. Omg. Good luck and have fun! Based on your recent training, I have a feeling you're going to nail it!
Wow, I couldn't even fathom running 30 miles. I bet you'll do great though-- you're so well-trained! :D
wow good luck! you sounds ready to tackle it so I'm sure you will. I haven't run any Philly races but I'd like to do the Philadelphia Half this November!
You're going to do great! Hopefully the weather is just perfect. :o)
Wow, good luck with the 30-miler! Wow (again)!
Good luck with the 30 miles. I can't really even think of going that long right now.
you will dominate the 30 miler. good luck!!! :) Also thanks for the info on the chia seeds! I will have to check those out as well :)
See what happens while I've been away. You became an ultra girl! Good luck this weekend. Can't wait to hear about it!
You are amazing! Goodluck and great planning for the 30 mile run. I can't wait to hear all about it!
You're so amazing, and I love that you're excited about it!!! Looking forward to hearing about it, sounds like you have a great plan.
Good for you! Let that excitement carry you through some of the miles. You'll do great! Can't wait to hear how it goes!
You're awesome. Seriously.
Good luck with the big 30-miler! Can't wait to hear all about how it goes.
Good luck! Sounds like it's supposed to be a beautiful weekend.
ohhh this is so exciting :) you will do great!!!
Wow! You're amazing. I love how excited you are - can't wait to hear how it goes!!
i tend to get excited for long runs too, it is sort of weird. you are going to do great with all the amazing weeks you've had!
The 30 miler is going to be great! I can't wait to read about it. It's a good idea to have a pit stop (or two) like that!
Wow 30 miles...I did 16 miles the other day and was feeling fine running but felt horrible the rest of the day... good luck with the run. I will be running in my first Half Marathon on Sunday.
wow, have a great 30 miler !
Good luck. I can't wait to hear how well it went!!
Have a fantastic 30! I'm sure you will do great! Sounds like the setup is great too and will get you ready for the big day.
I can't imagine doing much other than sleeping for seven hours straight! I'm excited to hear how it goes!
I so want to do one of those one day!!! GOOD LUCK DEAR you will do great!
30 miles! That's awesome! I'm hoping to drive 30 miles without getting winded on Sunday!
Ronnie
The bag I got at my store is 12 ounces and cost $15. At a tablespoon or so a day it will last probably a month or so, I estimate? The brand is is Ultimate CHIA Life and the guy who owns the health food store raved about it as enthusiastically as you did! :) It claims to be "the richest known vegetable source of Omega-3, 3x the antioxidants of blueberries, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach and is a better protein source than beans or soy." 1 tablespoon has 40 calories, 4g fat (mostly polyunsaturated), 5g carbs, 5g fiber, 2g protein, 76mg calcium and over 3000mg of Omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids combined. I just tend to think we absorb nutrition better from a food source than from a pill/supplement, so I'm on board for at least a bag to see if I feel a difference!
Awesome! Have fun this weekend with the 30!
I recently discovered chia seeds from the book "Born to Run" and hope to try some soon.
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