That Ol' Black Magic
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Deep & Dark
Yes indeed - That ol' black magic's got me in a spin. Answer me this folks: When does a deep, dark cappuccino taste better - Before a long run, or after? Okay, okay. You're right. It's a trick question, because we all know the real answer is both before and after a long run.
It was a good weekend here in the Northeast. The sun was shining bright and the roads were dry as a bone - Perfect conditions in my book for that weekly long run. But looks can be deceiving, as despite these appealing conditions as viewed from my living room window, the mercury never rose above 25 degrees (uhh... Fahrenheit, people). Regardless, I pulled on the layers and headed out for a romp on the pavement. The first half hour was a little tough as I found myself running into the headwind, trying to warm myself up... The problem was that I headed out the door at around about 3:00, so of course as my run went on, the temperature continued to drop, so I'm not sure I can positively say I ever really warmed up. Anyway, it wound up being a good one: 12 miles or so in just a shade over 1.5 hours at zone 2 pace - that included the last 2 miles as cool-down with Liz. Most pleasing.
Sunday brought two things: A complete rest day, and the best Ehf'ing pancakes known to man grilled up by yours truly. The rest was good and needed, but the pancakes were better. That's right. In addition the usual secret ingredients I use to make my typical Sunday buffet of fuel, I threw in some ground walnuts and aged bananas, making the cakes come out like griddled banana bread. Whoa-ho-hooo Yes. Couple that with a few long cups of the French Roast elixir and it was Paradise Found all morning.
Lastly, I thought I'd add a blogroll to the page so that all you faithful readers could check out some of the other blogs I like to frequent regularly. Certainly hitting them one-by-one is a delightful way to spend your Monday morning at work.
Have fun, and keep it easy.
11 Comments:
Yes, both before and after is the best time to enjoy a cup of joe. But not all of us are lucky enough to have such a fantastic piece of coffee brewing equipment in our kitchen. ;)
Mmmm those pancakes sound great!
I need to get a real coffee pot at home. We have a french press at work which I love. At home I have to make tea or suffer through Mr. Coffee...
mmmmmmmmm.....pancakes.....I got an espresso maker for my wedding but have yet to try to use it! I really need to get on that!!! Nice job on the run!
Nothing better than coming home to a dark, hot cup of Choclate Hazel Nut coffee and a freshly made stack of buttermilk pancakes from my wife after a long cold Saturday run. But I also like a good cup o'Joe beforehand, too!
Joe, how about bringing along a shot of espresso on a long run or bike ride? Then you can add a third option: Before, DURING, and after.
Totally Lucas! I'm always the one suggesting we stop at the halfway point for some Joe on the long rides. There's nothing finer than than an espresso and some sweets when putting in the miles in the cold months!
Sounds like the absolutely most perfect weekend ever.
I see you have me listed under "triathletes"... Guess I better live up to that now :)
Tammy - yes - you're going to be a triathlete ;-)
That Sunday breakfast sounds heavenly! Yum!
yes, always before AND after. sounds like a great run, and great pancakes.
and just WHOOOOO, who, who... who, who
gave you the idea for AGED bananas? Let us give credit where credit is due, Hungry Jack.
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