Week 48, 2013

(Sticky post with the workouts of the current week for accountability.) MON: rest day TUE @gym: weight training & C25K treadmill 2.5 km treadmill running WED: swimming THU @gym: weight training and C25K treadmill Pilates FRI @gym: wellness day - yoga and sauna SAT: rest day SUN: C25K outdoors

First day at the gym

I woke up today to the beautiful snow outside for the first time this season, but enjoyed it only shortly until I went outside. It was so cold and the streets were icy and not cleaned so I almost fell a few times but managed to catch my balance at the last minute luckily. I … Continue reading First day at the gym →

Personal best

After the intense yoga session on Friday, I needed a rest day on Saturday but I was back at running on Sunday as strong as ever (although my muscles were still very sore and I thought about skipping it altogether but I already skipped two C25K workouts). I improved every personal best time there is … Continue reading Personal best →

Turkish lentil soup (Mercimek Çorbası)

I've tried this soup a few weeks ago at a turkish restaurant and loved it. It's very filling and perfect for the winter months! Ingredients 250g red lentil 1 potato 1 carrot 1 onion 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 clove garlic Salt pepper Olive oil Dried mint Chilli Preparation 1. Put 1l water to boil. … Continue reading Turkish lentil soup (Mercimek Çorbası) →

New gym

On Monday I was fighting the muscle soreness after the swimming session on Sunday so I ended up not doing any sports on that day at all. I did manage to keep my nutrition healthy and clean so I get a plus point for that, right? The alarm woke me up early on Tuesday for … Continue reading New gym →