So it’s almost time! Time for what? The Olympic trails is this Saturday, February 29th. Do you have a date with your computer I am so pumped!
My husband even said he is excited to watch it with me. Any time we get to spend quality time together is good, but I am espeically looking forward to this date! After all, running is how we met?.
Recently Runner’s world Posted their predictions…..Do you agree?
Here’s some more info on how to watch it in case you are interested. I have been posting a lot on my FB Fan page and I can’t help myself because I am just so looking forward to watching all the amazing runners.
I keep finding myself reading almost every article, watching every Utube, and listening to as many podcasts as time allows, regarding Saturday’s race.
The CLEAN SPORTS podcast interviewed 7 Olympic Athletes. The series is amazing! It started out with one of my favorite runners….DES. This interview is really GOOD too.
Do I dare say this, “my long runs on the treadmill have felt less monotonous and have gone by quicker than usual because I have had them in my ear.” All the runners are so inspiring and I love learning how they discovered running and what brought them to the marathon.
Did you know that most talked about event for this year’s Summer Olympic’s in Tokoyo is the marathon? Running 26.2 miles is hard no matter how good of shape you are in. In fact, walking 26.2 miles is hard. This year there are so many GREAT runners who will be running in Atlanta for a spot in the Olympics. The field is deep. It’s going to be exciting and I can’t wait to cheer them on.
In case you’re not a runner, or have no idea what I am talking about, sorry to bore you…not sorry?. But here is a brief summary….
The Marathon Trials are held every four years to determine who gets to represent the United States in the summer games. It’s simple – the first three women and the first three men across the finish line after 26.2 miles of running earn the honors. But there’s more to the picture… while six athletes make the team, over 700 athletes will toe the line at the start of the race.
The course is HILLY. It will be three loops so for spectators it will be great. I was really hoping to make the trip but unfortunately I couldn’t make it work with my schedule. If you’re interested in checking out the course, here is a brief tour.
Seriously, the US Olympic Marathon team trials is most certainly the “Super Bowl” of American long distance running. The depth of runners who will toe the line in Atlanta at the US Olympic Marathon team trials is the greatest it has ever been. I cant even begin to pick who is going to be in the top 3…but here are A few names to keep an eye on in the US Marathon team trials in Atlanta, include: Jared Ward, Scott Fauble, Galen Rupp, Reed Fischer, Jim Walmsley, Dathan Ritzenhein, Parker Stinson, and Bernard Lagat, just to name a few.
On the women’s side of the race, watch out for Jordan Hasay, Molly Huddle, Emily Sisson, Des Linden, Laura Thweatt, Sara Hall, and Stephanie Bruce, just to name a few. I expect we will witness one of the most competitive US Marathon Olympic Team Trials in history, in the streets of Atlanta. Onward and Upward!
“So have I convinced you to watch this event yet?” I am all ready planning my menu. I mean seriously, pasta and a marathon go together like dark chocolate & red wine. Or Peanut butter & Jelly. OR…well you get the picture.
This lightened-up version of a creamy comfort food keeps all the flavour — and even the bacon! It was a big hit for our Valentine’s Night In.
“Humble little peas are a source of nine different micronutrients, and are especially high in thiamin, a B vitamin that helps our hearts to function properly.”
A fresh and nutritious twist on the classic carbonara, with smoky bacon, peas and almonds. You’re going to LOVE this!
HEALTHY CARBONARA
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/4 cups freshly podded or frozen peas
- 1 to 2 tbsp crispy almonds
- 1 small clove of garlic
- ½ a bunch of fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon juiced
- 8 ounces wholewheat spaghetti
- 1/2 cup free range bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- Olive oil
- 1 large free-range egg
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Better Ricotta Cheese
DIRECTIONS:
- Put a pan of boiling salted water on the heat for your pasta, dunk a sieve containing the peas into the water for just 30 seconds, then put aside, leaving the pan on the heat.
- Blitz your crispy or toasted almonds until fine in a food processor.
- With the processor still running, peel and drop in the garlic, a pinch of sea salt, the basil leaves, the finely grated Parmesan and the lemon juice.
- Blitz until it comes together, then pulse in the peas, to try and keep a bit of texture.
- Cook the pasta in the boiling salted water according to the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, very finely slice the bacon and fry slowly in the frying pan with 1 teaspoon of oil on a medium-low heat until golden and crispy, then use a slotted spoon to transfer to kitchen paper, so the flavoursome fat stays in the pan. Scoop in three-quarters of your pea mixture to heat through.
- Whisk the egg and ricotta together well. When the pasta’s done, reserving a mugful of cooking water, drain the pasta and toss straight into the pea pan, mixing well, then take the pan off the heat (this is very important, otherwise the egg will scramble when you add it, and we don’t want that).
- Pour in the egg mixture and toss until evenly coated, silky and creamy, loosening with cooking water if needed.
- Taste and season to perfection, and serve topped with the remaining pea mixture and the crispy bacon. It might be skinny, but it’s beautifully light and delicious. Enjoy!
Are you planning on watching the trials?
Have you picked your top three…..I just can’t. I am also sad Amy Craig had to drop out due to illness. I can’t imagine!!!!!!! ?
Do you like Peas? I wonder how this would taste with Sweet Beans as the base of the sauce? May have to try?.
Do you like bacon…if so extra crispy? Yes I do eat bacon on occasion if it is from farmers I trust and it is clean. 80/20 or 90/10 is my jam……how about you? DO you follow any strict rules? Rules are hard.
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