C25K, 11.75 miles and New Recipe

Yesterday was a busy one. Work. Four-mile walk at lunch. Work/meetings/more work. Then after work we did C25K Week 4, Workout #1! Here’s how it rolls:



1 – 5: Walking 4.0
5 – 8: Running 6.3
8 – 9:30: Walking 4.0
9:30 – 14:30: Running 6.3
14:30 – 17: Walking 4.0
17 – 20: Running 6.3
20 – 21.5: Walking 4.0
21.5 – 26.5: Running 6.3
26.5 – 30: Walking 4.0

I walked a little bit longer to take the total to 2.75 miles. I was at 2.6 miles at 30 minutes! WOO. Normally I do 2 miles in 30 minutes. I must say, this was a toughie. C25K Week #3 had 1.5-minute runs and 3-minute runs. Week 4 jumped to 3-minute runs and 5-minute runs. I thought that was quite a jump! But I did it!! I raced home a sweaty mess so excited and energized!! My night pretty much ended there, at 1,785 calories, 201 carbs, 59 fat grams and 105 protein grams. Here’s what I ate. Great day! So glad I got in 6.75 miles!

Today was another busy work day. I did get in 4 miles during lunch, and after work me and Stacy walked another mile and did triceps and shoulders! I hit the grocery store and flew home to make a new recipe: Hummus Chicken Salad Wraps! I found this recipe on the lovely Aggie’s Kitchen (she found it in Home Cooking the Costco Way). Here’s the recipe for TWO servings:

Yummy wraps!!

Close up of the chicken salad... fab!


4 tbsp sabra hummus (classic flavor)
2 tablespoons finely diced celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt + some for cooking
dash of pepper
10 oz. chicken, diced
1 tbsp lemon juice, divided
2 handfuls of romaine lettuce
2 Mission Balance Sundried Tomato Tortillas for wrapping

Set a pan over medium heat. Add chicken, a sprinkle of salt and a ½ tbsp of lemon juice. Cook until no longer pink, then shred with two forks. While the chicken cooks, use a small bowl to combine and stir hummus, celery, green onions, bell pepper, 1/8 tsp of salt and a sprinkling of pepper. Add chicken and the rest of the lemon juice. Divide into two servings (each serving 143 grams). Put each serving on a tortilla with a handful of lettuce. Wrap up and enjoy! We LOVED it. Like WOW. If anything we may add a bit more red pepper and celery for more crunch. Love, love, love. We think it looks super professional. Like something I would order at a deli!! Nutritional information per wrap: 442 calories, 40 carbs, 13 fat grams and 40 protein grams. For you low-carbers (i.e. nutritional information without wrap): 232 calories, 5 carbs, 89 fat grams and 34 protein grams. YUMMY, thanks, Aggie!!

Now I’m in bed and LOST is about to start. O. M. G.

Are you a lostie? I'm so obsessed!

Do you like chicken salad? If so, what are your favorite ingredients?! I have lots of favorites - classic, Asian inspired, etc., but am always looking for more!