Bicycling seems to be the next big thing.
Safety first!
Bloggers are into it, cyclists are rampant on Atlanta streets, and my friends all seem to have taken up the sport.
Naturally, I had to try it.
My friend Summer agreed to lend me a bike (along with a helmet and padded shorts) and take me out for a trial run ride. I was really nervous because my Achilles was killing me and I’m running a 5K this morning… followed by a softball tournament and then my high school reunion.
Definitely don’t want to be too injured/sore to run/play/party! But I broke out the KT tape and away we went!
It was the only color left in the store.
Pedaling Cycling is much harder than I expected. Summer did say this was a hilly course, but whoa. Thank god I’m not new to exercising – I refused to walk the bike up a hill!
You can’t tell me this isn’t hilarious.
What I should have been more nervous about was the storm! We made it 11 miles and realized we were about to get hit.
That last 4 miles we were going as fast as we could into the wind. I literally almost got blown over! Lightening, tree debris hitting us in the head and littering the path, crazy temperature changes… I was running on nothing but adrenaline at the end.
Recap:
- 15 hilly miles
- 1.5 hours
- Near death experience
- Celebration beer and a sandwich
I’d totally do it again.
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After a long week I like to “treat” myself with a fun breakfast. Nothing says fun like cupcakes!
These are so easy to make – simply core an apple and top with your choice of deliciousness. Choosing your icing topping is the best part.
I iced mine 2 ways:
- Mixture of Greek yogurt, almond butter, and chia seeds, topped with chocolate cookie crumbles
- Vanilla whipped cottage cheese (see recipe below), with chia seed sprinkles
Yes, I picked the cookie off and ate it first like an impatient 5 year old.
Fun fact: My mom used to call me Tinkerbell… hence the mug. 🙂
Both were fantastic, but I think the whipped cottage cheese was my favorite. It was almost cheesecake-like!
The vanilla and apple sweetness was perfect with the tangy cheese and lemon combo.
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Vanilla Whipped Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 C cottage cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 packet of Stevia
- 1/2 T chia seeds
In a blender (I used the Magic Bullet short container) combine all ingredients.
Blend until the cottage cheese becomes smooth (you may need to stop and scrape down the sides).
Enjoy as a snack or as icing on your favorite treat!
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This may be TMI… but my butt is SORE. And now I must go run. Wish me luck!
What is your favorite “treat” breakfast?
Do you bike? Any tips for a novice?!
