1-1-14 First Run of the New Year

Today was my first day toward the SLC Half Marathon. I am having some of the same pains in the right knee as I had in the left back in October. I believe it's IT band but I am not 100% this time. So I am going to have my wife help me out with massaging it, and I will work on my torture roller. I didn't feel like I was able to push as myself like I had been pre-marathon. I believe it's because I don't have a committed goal (a race paid for) that I am lacking that drive. The aching knee isn't helping. So as soon as I can I will get my first race paid for, and start focusing on that. I also need a workout plan. I have a rough one in my mind, but I just don't know if I can trust it. I can't wait until the 21st when I start with the training group.

Right now I have the biggest loser playing as I write this, keeping in mind the choice to get healthier. I will be doing grocery shopping this Friday for next week (we have most of it already, but the produce). I did do a sneaky thing the other night and loaded up out Prego with zucchini, onions, and green peppers. That combined with whole wheat pasta made it healthier than it was. I will be making Indian Curry and Tacos this week. Here is my curry recipe I will be following. It's one of the better recipes.
Indian Curry
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken
breast halves (I use chicken thighs)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup cooking oil (replace with coconut oil)
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 Small Red Potato per person (This is an addition)
1 Head Cauliflower (This is an Addition)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 Can coconut milk (This is an addition)

I will also add more garlic and ginger

So this is my work out and what I'm going to eat this week (and don't tell my friends but they will be eating a healthier meal on Friday than they are used to.

Thanks For Reading,
Riley

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