So as we were going to bed Friday night – I was thinking “please let it be sunny!” At least if it’s super cold having the sun does help!
It was super cold and WINDY! At some points I just walked because it almost took your breath away. I finished 8 miles and despite having to watch out for icy patches on the path – I felt pretty good! Next weekend we have a cut back, running 90 minutes, then the following week I have to do 10 miles. I hope in a few weeks it will be warmer out!
We train on the Chicago Lakefront path. We start running north first about 1.5 miles then go south. I love going north first because it is right by the water – even though it is so cold out I think it still looks pretty!
I mentioned last week I couldn’t find the cord to my camera. Turns out in the box it came in there is an adapter so I can just take the chip out of my camera and put that in my computer and download pics – so I have lots of recipes to share – one of which is a dinner that has been requested several times since I made it. Creamy noodle and chicken.
Serves 8
4 cups uncooked macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
3.5 cups chicken broth or skim milk (sometimes I’ll do both)
1/4 cup flour
3-4 chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
chopped green onions for garnish
salt and pepper to taste
In a large skillet add the cut up chicken pieces and a little Pam cooking spray. Cook until almost cooked through – and transfer to a plate. At the same time cook the macaroni and drain.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the flour. Stir constantly on medium heat for 1 minute. Add the milk or chicken broth and stir often it will form a nice thickened sauce. Generously add pepper and a little salt. Throw the cooked chicken back into the sauce. Then add the cooked noodles and stir so everything is coated. Sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese and the green onions. It’s so good! My whole family loves it.
How was your weekend??
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I know how you feel on having crappy weather for the weekend long run – we finally had a decent day for running club – after three weeks in a row of bad weather. Sure makes you appreciate it! You are doing fantastic with the training! Hoo boy, 10 miles coming up? That is a milestone length!