Happy Monday!
Catching up on weekend posts?
- I finished my 12th week of training with 100+ minutes of outdoor running.
- I made a batch of vegan pumpkin pecan bars… that are disappearing before my eyes.
- I lived my life.
College.
Now, moving on… today begins the 8th week of the semester. You know what that means!? When Friday finally rolls around, I will be more than halfway done with another semester of college – yesss. It also means that we’ve entered mid-semester madness. I knew signing up for a half-marathon in the middle of October was a crazy idea, but I did, and now I’m ‘paying’ for it. I have THREE exams this week in my hardest classes… of course I do. Life likes to make us scatter brained – literally! – from time to time. I’m not sure how in the world my brain will be able to absorb 4 chapters of food science + 4 chapters of physiology + the details of carbohydrate and lipid digestion/absorption, but it will have to try.
I am choosing to take my nutrition exam early [scheduled for Monday], so I can enjoy every moment of my special weekend without worrying about icky tests. Smart idea? Would you do the same?
Nutrition.
Since I’m swamped with exams this week, I thought it would only be fair for ya’ll to take a quiz ;)
Let’s talk lipids.
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What is the DRI [Dietary Reference Intake] of cholesterol?
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list the fat-soluble vitamins.
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True or False. Omega-6 is an anti-inflammatory.
Running.
Thankfully I’m tapering this week, so I don’t have the added stress of trying to fit in time to run a couple dozen miles. However, I’m still planning to get in a bit of daily movement at the WREC each day. Exercise = my stress reliever! I don’t have a set plan for my week of workouts, except for a yoga class Wednesday evening. I’m allowing my body to decide on this one, while aiming for at least 15 miles of running before race day.
Well, life is calling… must keep calm & carry on.
Take care,
Hillary
Running Tuesday: Rest Days
Half-Marathon Training // Week 3
The Marathon Bra & My Running Essentials
Keepin’ It Fresh | Weekly Workouts
The healthiest dinner I’ve ever made.
Happy Taper Week! I hated mid-term week. It totally sucked!
Try not to stress the running too much! Keep it fun!
1. 300 mg/day? I should know this since I have high cholesterol! (I used Google – is that cheating?)
2. A, D, E, K (I learned this in my AFAA group ex course, but not sure if I’m remembering correctly!)
3. Um…false?
“Keep Calm and Carry ON” indeed :)
Good mantra – and good luck during this busy and stressful time! You’ll prevail :)
Good luck during this stressful time! I am right there with you girl, I feel like this semester is flying by because of the heavy workload and chaos.
Just realized you weren’t on my blog roll, so I am adding you right now! xoxo
Thank you!
Enjoy this week and try to get some rest! :)
Good luck with your exams and your marathon! You rock!
Good luck with your tapering week! It will all be worth it come race day. I am running a full marathon in November and I am needing my taper week to get here soon! ;)
I ran a half marathon both junior and senior year of college in October – and in many ways (kind of like you were saying) it was my savior. I needed the 30 – hour 40 minutes of exercise to clear my mind from the stress of exams, and it totally helped me prioritize and organize my schedule. Not to mention – not goof off in the time I had reserved for studying! Good luck this week :)
Good luck with your exams! I remember how stressed l I was during that time. You’ll get through it, I promise!
YES, it’s a brilliant idea that you’re taking your test earlier. I did that once in school; plus when you’re done and everyone else is still cramming, it feels kinda nice :)
Good luck on your exams this week, I definitely understand the mid semester rush feeling.
I’m excited for Nike Women’s this weekend. We’re still working on a time for a meet-up, let me know if you have any input as for what time on Sat. or where :)
I totally feel you on the college front. It always seems that everything “happens” at once. I’ll be thinking of you as I’m working on school assignments. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Good luck and remember to breathe :)