It’s finally happening people…spring is arriving in Minnesota! Yesterday the temperature got up to 50°F which being that we had these sights just days ago, gets us Minnesotans super amped up. Today is supposed to reach 69, Saturday: 72, and Sunday: 76. If every Minnesotan who is capable of being outside this weekend isn’t outside I would be truly surprised. We have been caged up for far too long. There will be people in shorts and flip-flops left and right, and possibly even bathing suits. Spring is finally ARRIVING! My heart flutters at the thought.
Tomorrow we run are running in a 10K race. Because of the nasty weather, and since the beginning of Insanity, we haven’t been running…at.all. I am hoping since we are keeping up on our cardio and endurance and building up our strength, that 6.2 miles will be a breeze (*fingers crossed*). The other thing that should help is the gorgeous weather. The adrenaline of warm weather and cheering spectators should be all that we need to make this race a great one. We shall see!
Last night there was no doubt in my mind that we were going to grill. At lunch time I started marinading two skinless chicken breasts in coconut aminos, honey, pineapple, ginger, and garlic powder.
When it was time for dinner we threw those bad boys on the grill and hung outside with the pooch while they cooked away.
“Look ma, no snow!”
To go along with the chicken, I put together a simple romaine salad with red peppers and lima beans. For the dressing I made a simple mix of rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and a touch of honey. We plated the chicken over the salad, and dressed it with the Asian-inspired mixture. That’s what you call a springy-looking plate! So light and refreshing!
I’m officially welcoming salads back in as a dinner option now that the warm weather is rolling around.
After dinner we took Mooser for a 2 mile walk around the neighborhood. I underestimated my clothing and lack of layers and wound up being pretty chilly through the walk. It was still so nice to get out and not have to trudge through any snow. LOVE.
I am really hoping to make this a ritual in the evenings. So often I find myself wanting to snuggle into the couch after dinner and then I don’t end up moving from my spot until bedtime. I’m working on breaking that habit and the warmer weather will absolutely help that.
After our walk we came in and enjoyed Glee and I whipped up a batch of banana soft serve. I made it in the NutriBullet for the first time and it came out even smoother than when I make it in the blender. We went the simple au natural route and just used bananas and a little coconut milk.
Between the grilling, the salad, the evening walk, the banana soft serve, it looks like spring has finally sprung over here! Can I get a whoop whoop?!
What do you enjoy most about spring?
Happy Friday my friends!
I am SO excited about the warm weather arriving in the Midwest. This was the first day in forever that I did not wear my winter coat to work. I hope you have a great weekend spent outside! 🙂
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Thank you—You too!!
Woohoo!!! FINALLY spring 🙂 I’m doing a little happy dance! Sadly, I’ll be in a car this afternoon but I hope it is just as nice in Chicago. Good luck with the 10K tomorrow, can’t wait to hear about it!
Becky @ Olives n Wine recently posted…Coconut-Mango Smoothie
get in gear??? me too. the 1/2. i’m excited and a little nervous for running that much outside hasn’t happened in a LONG time!
good luck tomorrow:)
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I love everything about this post. . grilling, walks after dinner, sunshine, no snow!!! Hope the race went well – beautiful weather for it!
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Agreed – I always get more exercise when it’s warm outside (until it’s July and 100 degrees, haha).
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