Another Tuesday, another night in a hotel... but had an excellent long weekend so I'm not complaining.
Weekend notes:
Saturday - 138.8, 17.4/26.4 %BF, so avg is 21.9
We set off from the house on a hike through the forest. South through the pass to 9150, then turned right onto 770. Saw big herd of elk, at least 40 animals. Antelope too, but only in pairs or threesomes. Did 7 miles total, running the last 3 in 26:50. I really pushed us the first 1.25 miles of the run because it was on rolling, rough terrain (514 from 770) and I wanted to test myself for the upcoming trail 5k. Next mile was 9 minutes from mile marker 5 to 6, then home. Got to work on that 'mental toughness' thing as I find it really hard to make myself run up a hill. I power walked to the crest, then ran all the way home. Total excursion was 1 hr 40. T's pedometer said 700 calories, mine said 525, so I made biscuits to go with T's egg-stravaganza.
Took cats on the walk - saw a rattlesnake! Yikes, just hate seeing them. We shortcutted the SW corner to keep Charlie and Feral away from the snake but still did the loop. T went back to encourage the snake to move on, but couldn't find it. Weirdly enough, he found a dead bull snake - something had eaten the head. He brought it back to show me (ugh!) and we measured it against the yardstick - 39 inches without the head. Bagged the body and put it in the trash.
Did slackline - am back to walking and practiced, but did not get, a successful sitting mount. We took pictures and videos. Worked a little on hula hoop too - not ready for that yet.
Braised a pork loin roast
Made yummy chile (anasazi beans, crushed tomatoes, pulled pork loin, mushrooms, bells, anaheims, jalepeno's, garlic, onions, red cabbage, carrot, zucchini)
Cooked extra beans and made a small batch of refried beans for T
Sunday - 139.0 Whew - tired from yesterday's hike/run. We did the Shoe Hill Loop, but only walking, no running. Saw a few elk and antelope. Worked in the garden, planted the last of the potatoes, shallots, onions, and garlic. Went to town and hauled water (big tank so have 425 gallons - it's like being rich!). Stopped for a treat and brought home Ben and Jerry's pints. Chocolate chip cookie dough for T, red velvet cake for me. What was I thinking? So yummy.
Made pizza on ciabatta bread - canadian bacon and pineapple with jack cheese - T's favorite. We ate one half and put the other in the fridge for leftovers. Watered late in to the evening as everything was really dry despite the rain on Thursday.
Monday - (took a vacation day from work). 139.6 (hmm - ice cream and pizza does not make for a good weigh in!). We went climbing at the Overlook. Gorgeous day, but windy. First day leading this season so we dropped back several grades and took our time getting comfortable placing and pulling pro. After 3 routes and a minor run-in with hornets, we switched to top-roping in order to do some hard routes an exhaust ourselves. Was very pleased to get Amature Hour clean, not sure I've done that before! I felt really strong too - at one point I was struggling with the crack so opted for a couple of face moves that would usually wipe my forearms out, but I managed without difficulty and felt great.
Eggs/toast for breakfast
chicken/spinach sandwich
2 boiled potatoes
handful of cashews
NF hot bar/salad bar for dinner - .97 lb
Small dish of ice cream at home
Super windy this morning and was tired and dried out from a day in the wind and sun. 139.2
Did not do Shoe Hill Loop as planned, just back exercises, stretches, and foam roller to loosen the right achilles tendon. Quick stop by the office, then hit the road.
Geez - no exercise and ate junk!
2 eggs 1 toast, coffee with half and half, 6 oz juice, vitamins
NF tuna sandwhich on soft roll, chocolate chip cookie
jelly beans
slice of homemade pizza
bowl of chile with saltines
2 apples
