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Wow…

Standing on a cold and frosty, Stanley Park sidewalk, waiting for someone to yell out ‘GO’, surrounded by a sea of people, with weeks of training behind me and all I could think about were of the tight bums in front me…

To be honest, it was hard to keep from pinching one…

And then someone yelled ‘GO”! – bastards!

5km later, I was a hero.

Ok fine, it wasn’t like I cured cancer, but its close.

Remember, i had to log weeks of hard work of not only actual running, but i had to coordinate a cute outfit, and create the perfect iTunes playlist – these were all factors in the culmination of a successful run.

There were moments along the way when i wondered, ‘am i there yet…?, “or “OMG i want to die, this has to be way longer than 5KM!”, but Benny Benassi kept pushing me…

There were other moments when i realized i was looking way too cute to quit – it would have been obvious. Perhaps if i was in green i could have more easily blended into the foliage.

So by creating the perfect running trifecta – training, clothing and playlist – there was no way i couldn’t do it.

Perhaps, i should try applying this to more menial things…like doing laundry?…

no.

A lot of runners talk about a runners high. That euphoric state that happens only after running which is what keeps them inspired to continue in these types of events.

I too experienced a high after the run, it was while sitting in Starbucks, with a hot venti non-fat hazelnut latte,

it was exhaustion…

But I am not finished yet!

I decided I wasn’t going to lay around the house (because that’s what you do with two kids, you just sit and lay about, somewhere in between the screaming and destroying…) after weeks of running for no reason, so I committed to two more events, the 5 km Resolution Run and the Historic Half Marathon in Fort Langley (of which I am doing the 5km)

Perhaps this summer I will attempt a 10km… but let’s not get a head of ourselves… yet.

Note to self
Because I can’t see my own bum, I expect its tight as well, I am a runner you know…

PS
You get a jacket when you sign up for the Resolution Run! That’s way nicer than a t-shirt!

PPS
The Santa Shuffle was actually 5.8KM… but whose counting?

I have a small obsession with Indian food.

And by obsession, i mean i crave it nightly. If I had money, i would immediately hire an Indian Chef… who would also bring me chai tea in bed with nan khatai’s…

I would also not hesitate to hire a driver, a housekeeper and a masseuse.

I digress…

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

1 cup yogurt

1 Tbsp lemon juice

2 Tsp ground cumin

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 Tbsp minced ginger

1 clove of garlic minced

1/2 tsp salt

3 chicken breast cut up into bite sized pieces

SAUCE

1 Tbs butter

1 clove of garlic

2 Tsp ground cumin

2 Tsp paprika

1/2 Tsp salt

2 Tbs sugar (or to taste)

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

In a large bowl combine, yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, ginger, garlic ande chicken. Marinate at least an hour.

Heat oven to 350

Place chicken pieces on a greased cookie sheet – discard the marinade – cook until done about 15 minutes

SAUCE

Melt butter in a large pot, saute garlic, cumin, paprika and salt about 3 minutes

Stir in tomato sauce, cream and sugar

Simmer on low until sauce thickens

Add chicken pieces simmer for 5 more minutes

Add cilantro

Serve over rice

*Note to Self

I would also buy Clive Owen…

Okay, so far the ukulele concert… not going to happen anytime soon. However, if you would like to hear me play Ring of Fire.

I kill it.

Well…at least the chorus is awesome.

It’s like three notes.

But they are very hard notes – especially if your singing at the same time.

It’s almost as complicated as algebra.

The only difference… Who needs algebra?

I have a calculator.

Everyone needs a ukulele.

My other great winter project.

Why not start running again.

(I added again, like I used to run ALL the time before… I didn’t.

Well, i did for a bit. Like a month – i was very dedicated-  I had cute shoes and everything. Then i got pregnant and getting fat seemed somehow WAY more appealing. )

My girlfriend and i are going to run in The Santa Shuffle.

Aren’t you impressed? Don’t you want to run too?  Especially after 2 weeks straight of rain!

I am using this video clip as my mantra… until i get pregnant again … just kidding… or am I?…

*Note to Self

Need cute running outfit – It makes you run faster when you are coordinated.