Good morning!
As I am writing this it is way too late in the evening. We went to have a late birthday dinner with my family tonight and just got back. I planned on being much more productive today, but that just didn’t happen. Oh well – today is always a new day!
Yesterday morning started off with a 6 mile easy run.
No music, just me and the road and it was wonderful. I needed it. However, it was one of those runs where I had a hard time getting myself going. I look forward to easy days but my legs are always so tired. I really had a hard time pulling myself out of bed, lacing up the shoes and get moving.
Yep, this was 100% me yesterday morning.
Once I got going I felt fine, it just took a little effort to get myself out of the door. We all have days like that!
After I finished running, completed some work and got a few conference calls out of the way we were off to my parent’s house for dinner. We had a delayed birthday celebration for Wes and we hadn’t seen my parents in a while so we figured tonight was better than any!
We had a great time. Some days it is just so nice to get away and relax. I’ve been needing to do that a lot more lately.
My mom makes this super easy and simple salsa, but it is delicious!
I’ve been craving it so much lately so finally decided to give it try myself. The only ingredients it calls for are:
1. Black beans
2. Corn
3. Green Pepper (chopped)
4. Onion (chopped)
5. Cilantro
6. Tomatoes (can be canned or fresh)
7. Olive Oil
8. Red Wine Vinegar
It’s the easiest directions. Combine all the vegetables and cilantro together and add olive oil and vinegar to taste. I used one can of black beans, corn and tomatoes for this one. The green pepper, onion, and cilantro I just add until it is well mixed. It’s one of those recipes that is super simple but nice to have laying around!
Oh, and if you are going to eat this with chips and salsa you need to use the Scoops. It’s a must!
It’s also super easy if you need a quick salsa or appetizer for a dinner party. I have been on a hunt to find quick, easy and healthy recipes lately. Once I start working Monday time is going to be crunched a bit more. I need to have some easy go-to options to make sure I keep both my husband and I well fed!
I am going to cut this a bit short tonight, I am off to bed so I can get ready for my 7 mile tempo in the morning! It makes me nervous, but I know if I can do 6 miles – then I have 7 in me!
Make sure to check back. I have some exciting things coming in the next few days for you!
What is your favorite healthy and easy go-to meal?
What is your workout today?
That looks SO good! Need to make this weekend!
It is DELICIOUS!
i totally hit snooze and skipped my run yesterday morning. getting out the door really is the hardest part! i lucked out with cool temps after work and enjoyed a few miles clearing my head in the evening.
Yep it has happened to me in the past! Thankfully marathon training makes me feel really guilty to miss a run – that was about all that got me out the door that morning!
My workouts have been great this week and overall I’m feeling great, but it’s been a struggle getting out of bed and my sleep has been off. I usually don’t have an issue getting up, but I’m thinking it might be the fact that it’s slowly getting darker in the morning!
Yes the darker mornings are TOUGH! What time do you typically get up in the morning? I haven’t been sleeping well either because I can’t shut my brain off! Darn stress 🙂
That salsa looks fantastic!
It is delicious! 🙂
I love salsa with lots of chunks and fun ingredients!
Me too!
The salsa looks fast and easy – Thanks for sharing! I have a veg chili recipe that is fast, easy and nutritious (a lot of the same ingredients as above). Not chili weather right now, but I make it all the time from the fall – spring.
Tempo Thursday! Hope it went well for you. I’m running my tempo tonight (forecast is 98 F – hoping for clouds).
-Run with joy!
Oh you need to share your veg chili recipe! I love chili when the weather starts to get cooler!
Tempo was tough today but I got it done. Hope yours went well!
That salsa looks yummy-I love chunky salsa especially in the summer!
It is a perfect summer snack!
Love me some salsa!! Looks delicious and refreshing!
It is!!
Chunky salsa is my favorite kind. My mom makes salsa super similar to that, and I eat it until it’s gone! And I’m feeling you about the getting out the door part. I’m always glad I did it – but something about that hot summer air makes me want to stay in bed just a little while longer!
Oh yes – Actually I think I always want to stay in bed a little longer 🙂
Looks good!
10 miles easy for me today 🙂
I would eat chips and salsa all day everyday if I could. It’s a staple in my home, always have the things to make home made salsa (and always have a prepared jar just in case) on hand.