Fall eats and Sep 26 - Oct 2 training recap

I am officially in fall food mode!

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This past week, some of the items I've made include green bean casserole, roasted turkey, pumpkin pie, chili, and matzo ball soup. I also bought my first batch of Ambrosia apples (my favorite kind of apple), a butternut squash, and a spaghetti squash. I'm looking forward to tearing up the kitchen even more in the next few weeks!

Last Friday, Adam and I went to a neighborhood restaurant called Hello Tacos de cero. I had some pozole verde soup and it really hit the spot on a chilly, rainy evening. Now I want to try replicating the recipe at home.

Not the actual soup, but very similar in appearance to what I did have.
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Moving on from the food talk, here are my workouts from the past week:

MONDAY - 10 minutes stationary biking, 30 minutes strength-training
TUESDAY - Yoga class, run 3.2 miles
WEDNESDAY - Zumba class, Mobility 101 class
THURSDAY - Strength Max class
FRIDAY - Yoga class, run 3.3 miles
SATURDAY - Kim's boxing class with Anne, run 3 miles
SUNDAY - Citystrong Chicago workout

Highlights from the week included Kim's boxing class yesterday with Anne. This was the second time I've taken Kim's class, so I had a better idea of the killer workout awaiting me. =) I hadn't seen Kim or Anne in a long time, so it was great to see them. It was also great to run into my friend Jen, who I didn't know was going to be at the class!

We are going to Pump. You. Up. =D

Afterwards, Kim, Anne, and I went on a nice 3-mile run in the neighborhood. It gave us some time to chat and catch up. Really fun times!

From L to R: me, Anne, and Kim

This morning, thanks to the Windy City Bloggers, I attended a CityStrong Chicago workout at 31st Street Harbor. I used to live at 31st and Michigan, so this was a nice visit to my old stomping grounds. The neighborhood has changed a lot over the past few years.

Aerial view of 31st Street Harbor
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The workout was led by Erin Oprea and Shawn Booth. It included many variations of body weight exercises like lunges, squats, crunches, planks, and push-ups.

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There was also a live performance by Abi Ann, music by some local DJs, and an appearance by Kaitlyn Bristowe. I had heard of Erin Oprea because she is Carrie Underwood's personal trainer, but I wasn't familiar with any of the others. Apparently Shawn Booth and Kaitlyn Bristowe were on "The Bachelorette"? I've never watched any of those prime-time reality dating shows (yes, I know that makes me a heathen).

Here are a few photos:

My view of the stage

The attendees

The location afforded us scenic views of both the lake and the Chicago skyline (although, it was overcast, so visibility was limited). Since the Bears had a home game today, we could also smell grilling aromas from all the tailgaters nearby. That made it tough to concentrate on working out! =D

Here's a post-workout photo of me with Monica and Kate from Chi Organic Girls.

L to R: Kate, me, Monica

Looking ahead...
The Army 10-Miler is next weekend in DC. I am not feeling as prepared as I would like. Two weekends ago, I did an 8.5-mile long run. I had intentions of doing a 10-mile long run either last weekend or this weekend, but skipped both due to time constraints.

I am debating trying to squeeze in a 10-miler after work either tomorrow or Tuesday night. However, quarter-end close begins tomorrow so work will be busy. I may end up going to DC with very rested legs, so to speak. If so, I know I'll still be fine. But if I do go as is, it'll be the most minimal preparation I've done for a double-digit race since my first-ever half marathon in 2002.

How was your week and weekend?

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Linking up with HoHo and Tricia for the Weekly Wrap, and with Angela and Ilka for the Sunday Fitness & Food Linkup.