In New York, I was a NYRR member. I ran almost every 10K during the two month period of decent weather (if I wasn’t working), and a few half marathons too. Truthfully, I think I could run Central Park with my eyes closed.
Moving to California was a breath of fresh air in the running department. The weather is rarely an obstacle and (as I’ve already shared) the scenery is exceptional. However, I do miss the excitement of races. I’ve been keeping my eye out for local running events, but my schedule is friggin’ packed for the next few months. No joke, every single weekend has weddings, showers, or something else preventing me from participating in a race. Ordinarily, this would please me to no end (hooray, I have a social life!), but can’t a girl get a weekend off!?! Sheesh.
So cut to today…
On a semi-calculated but mostly crazy whim, I decided to sign up for a sprint triathlon with my dad. He forwarded me the email for half off registration this morning, and it just seemed like the perfect event to get me excited about exercise again. It’s not that I’ve been bored with my routine, I just miss having something to train for and look forward to…
Because it’s a Sprint Triathlon, I don’t have to worry about getting in shape to swim, bike, and run the full distances. And because it’s in late July, I have a while to get my body ready. It’s a 1/2 mile swim, then a 15 mile bike ride, and finally a 3.1 mile run. In Pleasanton, CA. And I have my dad as a partner. FUN!
Work food!
I got this package last week and since my weekend was full of living, I didn’t have time to do my usual prepping.
I have seen Sukhi’s products at Whole Foods, but never tried them. Until now!
The company was founded in 1992 in the Bay Area (hometown pride!) when Chef/Teacher Sukhi Singh realized there was an increasing demand for authentic Indian food prepared with premium, natural ingredients. You can read more about Sukhi’s story here.
I love Indian food, so I was pretty stoked to discover they ingredients are totally wholesome.
I decided to try the Spinach & Tofu NaanWich first. I wish I had a photo of it not in the packaging, but what can you do?
When my lunch break arrived, I was really excited (and who doesn’t like looking forward to good food?). My only problem was that it took me half my break time just removing all the outer saran wrap packaging. Finally I got to the naanwich and popped it in the microwave. After a few minutes of nuking, it smelled great and I couldn’t wait to dig in.
The verdict? It was great! I really really liked it. It wasn’t quite what I was expecting, but I guess I’m not entirely sure what I was expecting. The spinach wasn’t too strong, it was almost sweet (?) and the tofu was not so much of a contributor in it’s flavor, but it’s texture was perfection with the spinach. I’m not doing a very good job of describing it, but I would definitely buy it again. It was very flavorful, and my tummy was even pleased with it. The naan was super soft and doughy. I love naan so so much, but it’s only good when it’s soft and doughy, so this was mega-yum. I can’t wait to try the rest of the flavors! For the record, they have non-vegetarian options as well. Check out their website for where you can find them in stores.
The rest of my day’s eats can be seen here.
My breakfast oats were on the milky side because I was feeling decadent (usually I make my oats with water). This tupp had rolled oats, buckwheat, dried blueberries with vanilla soy milk and Galaxy Granola on top.
In case you were wondering about the brown bag in the photo above, I took the treat out to show you all…it’s a lavender infused coconut macaroon (that I completely forgot about from this dinner).
It’s weird to me that lavender would be good in something aside from a candle or lotion, but I just went with it.
It was actually really good. Kinda a little too burnt on the outside for my taste, but that’s probably because I’m so used to raw macaroons (like those from One Lucky Duck) that I don’t even know what the baked version is supposed to taste like! I think I actually prefer my hippie-roons.
Anyway. Work was so so so intense. I felt crazed throughout the entire shift, and hardly had a second to breathe. I didn’t even eat the Yogi granola crisps seen above or one of the apples. Truth be told, it’s a miracle I had time to eat the other parts of my packed up food. That’s life though. Some days are just super busy. That’s the reason I need to have fun things like weddings, weekend getaways, and trips to Europe to look forward to…oh and triathlons. 🙂
How exciting! I was a swimmer in college and love to run, so I would be set for Triathlons…if only I werent so clumsy on the bike! The naanwich looks delish!
Stop it ya makin me hungry
The tri sounds like it’ll be fun! Can’t wait to hear about training!
lavender ‘roons sound like the best invention ever!
ahh that is SO exciting about the Tri!!
You’re going to do a tri? Awesome! I started about a year ago and love it…are you still coming up to Stanford in a couple weekends?
wow…re the tri!!!
and anything infused with lavender is amazing…and from my experience lavender and bloobs are harmonious together!!!
=)
good for you! Triatholons intimidate me b/c I’m not a huge swimmer. Like at all. But I think they’re great–and good for your body because they naturally build in cross-training. Excited to hear about your training! 🙂
that naanwich looks sooo good!
That tri sounds like so much fun and I love that you are doing it with your dad, that is awesome!
I have never had Nawich but I see it all over the blog. I might have to try it, looks tasty!
Sprint triathlons are so much fun! I did one last September in Pacific Grove (right near Monterey), and I was already considering doing the Pleasanton one, too! You don’t have to get crazy about training, but it’s still fun to mix in brick workouts and swimming with running and biking. Good luck training!
Good luck with the sprint tri! I’m thinking about doing the IronGirl Tri at Lake Tahoe in September.. that’s enough time to learn to swim… right? 🙂
I got that Naanwich from Whole Foods the other day and loved it! Such a great on the go option.
I just like the word “naanwich”
I’m so excited for your sprint triathlon! My bro did one last year, and I’ve wanted to join him for one ever since. Maybe after my little nugget arrives I’ll start training for one – but the swimming scares me.
Also, I’m so keeping my eye out for the naanwich – looks right up my ally.
YAY!!! You’ve always wanted to do Triathlon!!! Now if I can only learn to swim…hmmm
yes. still coming that weekend. ill email you soon. still working out the details of when we are coming and going (may try to sneak in a night to lafayette).
the swimming scares me too!
sukhi’s looks great – i’m glad it was good!
Congrats on the triathlon!! Btw that macaroon looks so yummy 😀
You are so awesome! I’m so excited for you! Miss badass.
I love that you are doing this with your dad! So cute 🙂
I was wondering- I am running my first NYRR race in June and on the website it says that earphones are very strongly frowned upon but not prohibited during races. Did you ever wear earphones during one of their races? Was it common? I don’t want to disrespect the group, but I also reallllly need music when I run!
no way. i always ignored those rules. its so weird that they say that, but yes, i wore headphones, and so did a million others. dont worry about it, and pump the jams!
That naanwich sounds awesome! Glad you liked it.
Ok phew. Thanks!!
That’s cool that you and your dad are doing the sprint tri together! I’ve been wanting to do a tri as well, but do not know how to swim…well I do I guess….does snorkeling count as swimming? LOL.
btw that macaroon looks delectable!
haha im thinking about doing one w. my dad TOO!!! you may have inspired me to go ahead and commit..
Doo it!!
two things…
i have been wanting to do a sprint triathlon for FOREVER. when is yours, do you have a bike, how are you going to go about this and please tell me everything you know. i seriously have been looking at them lately too.
second, naanwich? sold.
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