Training update

The 1/2 Marathon is quickly approaching. I only have four more weeks until race day! This morning I ran 8 miles and it was warmer than normal and I kind of got sick, but despite that I feel pretty good. The 8 miles today was the only really challenging distance so far. Also, I am happy to report that I have no injuries or major sore joints but my left ankle has been bothering me the last week or so. I will admit that when I first decided to run this race I was not very confident in my ability to do so. I really didn't think that the motivation to run 5 days a week or the endurance to run 13 miles. This has been an eye opener for me as to what I am capable of if I put my mind to it.

How safe are plastic bottles?

Yesterday after watching this clip with Andrew I was surprised and kind of shocked and have subsequently gotten rid of many"re-usable" plastic containers such as water bottles and rubber maid containers as a result. This is worth watching...

Tasty Tuesdays

I haven't posted a dessert in awhile and these Oatmeal Carmelitas are worth the wait. A chewy chocolate filling rests on an oatmeal-brown sugar crust in these winning bars.

2 C. Instant Quaker Oats
2 C. Flour
1 C. Brown Sugar
1 C. Butter
1 tsp Salt
1tsp Baking Soda
12 oz. jar of Butterscotch Caramel
6 Tbsp. Flour

Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, butter, salt and soda together.
Press half the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
Spread chocolate chips over crust while still warm.
Pour jar of Caramel sauce, mixed with 6Tbsp. flour, over the top of chocolate chips.
Take remaining dough and flatten out pieces in your hand, to cover all. Bake another 15-20 min.
Refrigerate until set up, usually takes a couple of hours.

A tasty treat all by themselves, but also great served warm with ice cream.

Cut with plastic knife for best results