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August 14, 2015

Eats + Exercise

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Hello my lovely friends! It’s SO nice out here in DC today – I’m loving this whole “August weather is really like September” thing we’ve had going lately! Hoping it’s here to stay. 😉

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I started my day today with a fun adventure with my buddy Chelsea: we signed up on ClassPass to check out the new-to-us classes at CrossFit Balance Georgetown.

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We had trouble finding the gym, so as an FYI to any of you that go, here’s how to find it! The gym is in the back of the Georgetown Reebok store (which is awesome if you haven’t checked it out – love their shoes for cross-training/boot camps/CrossFit), and if the store is open (11 a.m. through… 9 p.m. I think?), you can walk right through into the gym space in the back. BUT… if you come for an early morning class, like we did, the store is closed, so you have to walk around the block, turn onto 31st street, and then turn into the alley off 31st to enter the gym via their main door. Super confusing, but we eventually figured it out thanks to our friend Google. 🙂

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We both arrived early but it took us ages to find the entrance so we were a little late by the time we walked in. Oops!

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The gym was pretty typical for CrossFit – a big open space with barbells, kettlebells, rowing machines (upstairs), pull up bars, etc.

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As for the workout, we didn’t love it quite as much as our beloved Urban Athletic Club – Chelsea and I felt like there was a lot of downtime/milling around – but it was still a decent workout and it’s always nice to mix it up! We did a warm up of 500m rowing, then did some weighted lunges as our strength focus. The WOD (workout of the day) was a 15 minute AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) of: 5 pull ups (I used a band) + 10 burpees + 15 box jumps. 15 minutes doesn’t sound like long, but it is when you’re doing pull ups, burpees, and box jumps. 😉 We were definitely winded after all that! The class ran a bit late but we stayed for the final bonus/optional workout, which was 5 rounds of 5 bicep curls + 5 triceps kickbacks.

Chelsea had the day off work today for her summer flex Friday, so we decided to grab coffee at Baked and Wired after class and take a quick stroll down by the water to catch up before saying goodbye. It was lovely – perfect morning for it! 🙂

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As for yesterday’s workout, it was all about HILLS! I met up with my 6:30 a.m. track group and we did a 15 minute warm up on the track (4 minutes building speed followed by 1 minute slower pace, then repeating) before heading to our hill to do hill repeats. Oof! Hill repeats are SO HARD – but so necessary, especially since I’ll be tackling a LOT of them in San Francisco in October. 🙂

For my runner readers, one tip from my coaches that has really helped me on hills is to focus on shortening your stride, leaning forward, and lowering your arms a bit so you are pumping forward/back versus up and down. Try it! 🙂 I did 6 hill repeats (the hill is 0.15 miles up, and they have us run down it as fast as we can, too, so 0.3 miles total of work, and then we take 1 minute rest before doing it again). I was really proud of myself for really pushing it hard on pace! I enjoyed a rest day on Wednesday so I had lots of energy yesterday.

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As for food this week, Matt and I had two more Blue Apron meals to eat up! I kind of feel bad doing Blue Apron every week because I know it’s probably not as interesting/helpful for you guys to read about my dinners if you can’t easily recreate them yourselves, but we just really love it! I figure for the Blue Apron meals I write about I’ll just try to pick out a useful tip for each of them that you can utilize at home, too. 🙂

Last night, we made a really good chicken stir fry with lots of veggies (we added some extra pepper we had on hand, too).

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My take-home tip for you guys from this meal is to try making your rice with coconut milk instead of water next time you do a stir fry! It was so much more delicious than regular rice. Also, adding some lemon or lime zest into the rice as it cooks is delicious, too! I wish Blue Apron would send brown rice vs. white rice (they sometimes do, but not always), but whatever – you guys know I preach that healthy living does not = perfection. 🙂

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Earlier this week, we made some really good meatballs paired with a zucchini salad. I never would have thought to put these things together, but it was really good! The meatballs had a homemade tomato sauce (basically tomato paste + water + some seasoning) and the zucchini salad had lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and some chopped olives. Simple and really tasty – next time you have meatballs, instead of doing the usual pasta, try a zucchini salad instead! Surprisingly good combo. Served with garlic toast for dipping in the sauce on the side, and topped with some fresh parmesan cheese. 🙂

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I hope you guys have a wonderful weekend ahead! This weekend for us is all about celebrating Matt and his completion of grad school! 🙂 His parents are arriving tonight and we’re going out for a fancy dinner with my parents to toast him. Tomorrow, I’m meeting Sokphal for a long run, and then Matt, his parents, and I are driving down to Charlottesville (he got his masters through UVA) to go to his department’s graduation reception. I’m so proud of him for getting a masters degree while still working full time – a big accomplishment! And I’m also so happy for both of us that it’s now over. 🙂

Have a great weekend, everyone! What are you guys up to this weekend? Any fun foodie or fitness plans?

- anne
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21 comments
  • Elizabeth Quill
    August 14, 2015 · 12:50PM:
    I saw you this morning at Baked and Wired! Thought you looked familiar. I LOVE Urban Athletic Club also on Classpass but was taking the Corepower Sculpt class this morning. Have a great weekend!
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    • Anne
      August 14, 2015 · 1:15PM:
      Oh no way, fun! Next time you'll have to say hi! :) You have excellent taste in workouts and coffee. ;)
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  • Carly August 14, 2015 · 1:12PM:
    Congratulations to Matt - that is a huge accomplishment! Also, yay for more free time - ha! So happy it's Friday, this weekend should be a good mix. I've jumped on the Crossfit train, and am LOVING it - so a class is in store, + finally choosing our wedding venue (hopefully) and hanging out with a friend visiting home from Ireland. Can't wait! Have a great one, Anne :)
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    • Anne
      August 14, 2015 · 1:15PM:
      How fun! Enjoy the weekend! :)
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  • Ashley @ A Lady Goes West
    August 14, 2015 · 1:15PM:
    Hi Anne! Yes, 15 minutes of those kind of moves can be completely hard! As far as your running tips for hill runs, I actually give those same cues for participants running on incline on treadmills when I teach at Orangetheory Fitness -- they are spot on. As far as your eats, looking totally delicious. I see some sushi in my future tonight! Happy weekend! Congrats to your man on his graduation!
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    • Anne
      August 14, 2015 · 1:16PM:
      Mmm, I love sushi! And glad to hear the same tips have been helping your participants, too! They were so helpful for me!
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  • Erin @ Her Heartland Soul
    August 14, 2015 · 1:44PM:
    That chicken stir fry looks delicious!
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  • Erin M. August 14, 2015 · 2:27PM:
    Congratulations to Matt!! How exciting!!
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  • Kelly
    August 14, 2015 · 3:06PM:
    Thanks for the tips & ideas related to the Blue Apron meals. It is a bummer sometimes because so many blogs I read are doing Blue Apron or CookSmarts and the meals look so good but... No recipes! ClassPass looks so cool! I wish I had known about it when I lived in Denver, but now I'm in a small town with less options. (<--That's putting it nicely, There's only one yoga studio!)
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    • Anne
      August 14, 2015 · 3:36PM:
      Actually, I totally forgot that this was an option, but I can link to the Blue Apron recipes we're using - they share them on their website! Duh, Anne. :) Not sure why this didn't occur to me! Here's the meatballs: https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/spiced-lamb-meatballs-with-garlic-toast-summer-squash-salad --- and here was the stir fry: https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/stir-fried-ginger-basil-chicken-with-coconut-rice -- I hope that helps! :)
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  • Sara @ Oats & Rows
    August 14, 2015 · 3:55PM:
    Congrats to Matt! Sounds like a fun weekend ahead for you guys. I'm taking my second Orangetheory class (can't wait!) and have plans to go to the pool and brunch on Sunday with friends. Have a great weekend!
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    • Anne
      August 14, 2015 · 4:03PM:
      Great workout + pool + brunch = perfect. Enjoy! :)
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  • Shel@PeachyPalate
    August 14, 2015 · 4:05PM:
    Stir fry looks yum!!!! I add coconut milk to pretty much everything, works really well in cauliflower rice too!
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  • Mary
    August 14, 2015 · 4:51PM:
    I wish it were September weather! Or november weather... at least, our november weather! Living in SoCal has some definite perks, especially as a person who hates winter.... but 103 degrees today? Ugh. no thank you! I went to the pool for laps this morning and now im home with fans on.
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  • Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
    August 14, 2015 · 7:54PM:
    Love the tip about coconut milk and rice! I always add a little vinegar (often rice wine vinegar) and/or ginger to my rice while it's cooking to give it a little extra flavor. Congrats to Matt and enjoy your weekend!!
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    • Anne
      August 14, 2015 · 9:56PM:
      I'll have to try that - thanks for the tip!
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  • Virginia August 14, 2015 · 8:28PM:
    Congrats Matt on all your accomplishments, a job well done, and your diligence and hard work to earn your Masters while also working full time! Wonderful to celebrate with family and delicious food! Glad you will now be able to spend more time having fun and adventures with lovely Anne, and frolicking with your favorite, furry feline, Miss Zara. Go Matt!!!! Yay Matt!!!!
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  • Cicely August 15, 2015 · 9:09AM:
    Congrats to Matt getting his Masters while working full time! That's hard work. I'm working full time now, but I will possibly have to switch to part time in the future to finish the last year of my Master's program to do my internship hours. The meatball and stir fry dishes look good, thanks for putting the links in the comments section above. Have fun this weekend celebrating!!
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  • Arthi
    August 15, 2015 · 11:55AM:
    Are you running the SF Marathon?! I'm running the Lake Tahoe Marathon in October and am terrified about the altitude! I've run 6 marathons but they've all been in DC/Chicago where the elevation is practically below sea level. Any tips?! Thanks!!
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    • Anne
      August 15, 2015 · 1:22PM:
      I'm doing the Nike Women's Half Marathon! Good luck in Tahoe! So long as you incorporate hill workouts (or do hilly runs) once per week, you'll be fine. I'd do some hilly long runs too if you can!
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  • Roadrunner August 15, 2015 · 6:33PM:
    Congrats to Matt, and well done on the Cross Fit and hill repeats! Impressive!
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