I live by little rules that maybe make no sense but that’s how my mind works.
For example I cannot let myself run a KM slower than the previous one (I try), or a day that starts great will keep on being a great day throughout.
I had such a good morning today, early 11KM/6.8M run at a comfortable pace for the first 9KM/5.6M at 05:02 Min/KM (08:06 Min/Mile), then picked it up a bit for the last 2KM/1.2M to 04:26 Min/KM (07:09 Min/Mile).
I love finishing strong because it feels like the whole run was hard (in a good way), without the actual effort. Oh I know 2KM/1.2M is not exactly the same as 11KM/6.8M… but it’s the feeling that counts.
After the run I went for a swim, 1KM/1100 yards approx.
I don’t measure time, I just enjoy swimming and the feeling of water.
Best way to cool my warm muscles.
Then I got to go out for breakfast with my husband, one of those little unexpected surprises that randomly just happen in the middle of the week, not often enough.
Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day.
My typical breakfast is a homemade granola bar, I make them at home for the week, and 2 cups of coffee. Simple but filling and light enough to go running afterwards.
However, when having breakfast outside, there’s the typical “Israeli breakfast” special that is served in most coffee houses and restaurants in Israel, usually from early morning until noon, sometimes served all day.
It consists mainly of eggs, bread, and salad, and if I can find a good version of it (no rubbery eggs, no juice from concentrate), then I know I’m up for a tasty, fresh, healthy breakfast.
Today’s breakfast was so good, I just have to tell you about it, warm and tasty, fresh and cold, healthy and indulgent. I had been to this restaurant many times for lunch or evening drinks, never for breakfast.
They brought the salad first and I was starving so taking a picture didn’t cross my mind until half way:
There’s feta cheese and spinach inside the omelet:
Doughy warm fresh bread, with yummy extras:
Fresh pressed juice, half carrot and half orange:
And of course:
After this, I’m up for whatever the day brings.
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I LOVE a good breakfast! Also my favorite meal of the day. Looks delicious! What are some of the extras on the side for the bread?
It was delicious, there was some kind of white cheese with nuts, olive tapenade, butter, tuna salad, jam…
THAT breakfast, exercise and just everything goes better in a good climate. I’m very envious!
Also you’re totally informing my training so thank you 🙂
That’s true, when the sun shines I’m automatically in a better mood.
I love that you negative split even in the other parts of your life. “Start good, get better” certainly is a great mantra.
Never thought of it like that, loved it.
That looks so much more exciting than my breakfast! I’m officially jealous.
LOL you shouldn’t be, my breakfast is totally boring 99.9% of the time.
Oh my gosh, spinach and feta cheese omelet!! Yummy!! I wish I could have that for my dinner tonight!! Yum-my!!! You’re such an awesome runner, too!! Wow, you are really incredible!!
I would really like to visit Israel. My husband has family that lives in Israel.
If you come please let me know!
You are a better runner than me so you are flattering yourself. 🙂
I will definitely let you know!! 🙂
Yum!
Well said!
That juice looks soooo good!!
The picture doesn’t even do it justice! 🙂
That looks delish!
It was the best breakfast I’ve had in a while!
I like that a lot- a good morning equals a good day! I always try to have good mornings. If my mornings don’t start off right, it throws my whole day off.
Same! It takes a lot to make a good day out of a bad morning.
That juice looks amazing. Never thought of carrot and orange together…
It’s delicious!
Looks so tasty! I love that motto of never letting yourself slow 🙂
It’s definitely pushed me!
Breakfast tastes so good after a good work out – looks great!
Yes, and I love that feeling of nourishing my body.