FRIDAY RANDOMNESS

Oh, Friday… you are finally here! It has been such an incredibly long week, or is that just me? And tomorrow is the Brooklyn Half… umm so excited! I’m happy that the race kicks off early because its supposed to heat up to 74. Not too hot (especially when compared to Boston!) but not ideal for running in.

***Burpee Challenge: Day 4***
I didn’t do my burpee challenge yet today, but plan to do my 18 burpees before lunch. Last night, I did my burpees right after I got home from traveling all day. I made it to 10 before I was struggling… I think not running right before doing them made a difference! Below is a brief update I’ll post daily (thanks to my SweatPink sisters for the idea!) about the challenge and my thoughts… (want to contribute? Feel free to send me your thoughts about a particular day and I’ll feature you! Email is bklynrunning (at) gmail.com.)


DAY 3: The 30-Day Burpee Challenge
1. How many burpees did you do? 17
2. When did you do your burpees? How long did it take you? I did my burpees when I got home from traveling all day. I think it took me about 3 minutes. They seemed easier, but I think part of it was because I didn’t do a run right before them. The last five or so were TOUGH. 
3. Most importantly, how do you feel after day 2? My arms and back were the most sore. My quads didn’t burn as bad as they did on Day 1, is that a sign I’m improving?!

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Did you hear about the runner who ran as a bandit in a mud run, paralyzed himself and is now suing the organization for $30 million? That is crazy! I can’t imagine being paralyzed, particularly in my arms… but then again, there was a reason why he didn’t get in! What do you think? I feel like this is so controversial. I feel terrible for the guy, but do you think he deserves compensation for running a race he wasn’t registered in? It’s kind of like those stories you hear about people who rob someone’s home and get hurt, so they sue the homeowner for negligence. Wait… you weren’t even supposed to be there in the first place.

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I saw this article earlier this week and it made me so happy.

The article continues to say:

In fact, carrots, onions, pinto beans, lettuce, mashed potatoes, bananas and orange juice are all less expensive per portion than soft drinks, ice cream, chocolate candy, French fries, sweet rolls and deep-fat fried chicken patties, the report says.

“We have all heard that eating a healthy diet is expensive, and people have used that as an excuse for not eating a healthy diet, … but healthy foods do not necessarily cost more than less healthy foods,” says Andrea Carlson, an economist and co-author of the report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service.

“The price of potato chips is nearly twice as expensive as the price of carrots by portion size,” she says.

Finally! I hate when people say that it’s “too expensive” to eat healthy. It really isn’t. We often buy a lot of frozen vegetables, and while they may not be as nutritious as fresh foods, they last longer and are much more healthy than eating potato chips or other junk foods. What do you think? Do you think healthier foods are affordable?  

Categories: becoming healthier, random

17 Comments

  • Fleur Cotton says:
    18 May, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Good luck in the Half tomorrow, I envy you, half marathons are one of my favourite distances, I haven't got a half planned now until September.

    Hope it isn't too hot for you.
    Fleur xx

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  • Brittany says:
    18 May, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Healthy foods ARE afordable!! There is no excuse not to eat well. It drives me insane when people buy frozen meals day in and day out. I am super jazzed for your half tomorrow, and as for the heat..I am a HUGE sissy..anything in the 70′s turns me into a slug.

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  • slimsanity says:
    18 May, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    I was thinking the same thing the other day, how much LESS we spend on groceries now that we are eating (mostly) clean. I think it’s people who opt for the ‘convenient healthy’ meals that complain about this. Lean Cuisine meals and other frozen meals for lunches get pricey, because you pay for the convenience. But if you prepare and cook all your own food, it’s so much cheaper!

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    • loramarie03 says:
      18 May, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      That's true, but to make yourself a sandwich or a salad really doesn't take that long and they taste so much better! I had Lean Cuisine once and it didn't taste good at all.

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  • Tasha @ Healthy Diva says:
    18 May, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Good luck tomorrow- go and represent the pavement princesses! I still haven’t figured out how to add multiple races to our team page. Whenever I attempt it, it deletes my marathon time. WTH?!
    I think that healthy foods are almost cheaper than crap food. Have you seen the price of potato chips???? My hubby eats crap food and I think his weekly grocery bill is more than mine!

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    • loramarie03 says:
      18 May, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks!! That's so crazy that you can't add more than one race! I'll let you know after tomorrow when I add the half. I know! It's crazy how expensive those foods are, and they aren't even filling.

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  • Whine Less says:
    19 May, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Healthy foods are very affordable. I find the best prices at my local farmers markets.

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  • recimplicity says:
    19 May, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Good luck today! I hoe you have a lot of fun :) I think healthy foods are totally affordable, especially when you are buying stuff from the grocery store instead of eating out

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  • Megan@ Run Like a Gr says:
    19 May, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Hey girl hope you enjoyed Brooklyn, I had a great time this morning!!! It was a beautiful day. We should meet up and meet in real life (sounds so weird to say that haha) if you are running any other NYRR races this year! I'm definitely doing the Bronx 10 miler and Fitness 4m. Congrats on BK!

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