How Big Sur Marathon Pays Tribute to Boston

 

I am currently in California for the Big Sur Marathon that takes place on Sunday, April 28.

I just wanted to share how everyone at the Big Sur race expo is paying tribute to Boston.

Looking Forward: Boston to Big Sur Challenge

                                                         A Time to Look Forward

My sympathies go out to all those that were effected in the tragedy that came during the Boston Marathon last Monday. At least after hearing the news this weekend we can all breathe a sense of relief and bring some closure to the outcome.

Boston Marathon Weekend

                                             My Weekend in Boston Before the Race:

I arrived at Boston Logan International after a long morning of flights. I arrived at 1pm and very anxious to get to the hotel to drop luggage off and head to the expo. I hopped into a cab and said “to the Westin Copley”. The cab driver was driving like a maniac in all the traffic that afternoon, but I wasn't complaining. All the sooner I would arrive at my final destination.

Finishing the Boston Marathon 2013

Hi Everyone. I am home safely from Boston.  I will write more about my full experience and the entire weekend later but I at least wanted to comment on the day yesterday.

Good Luck in Boston!

 

          We are all excited for the big day tomorrow. 

        Lacey is currently in Boston getting ready for the Boston Marathon.  We are all so excited for her. What an accomplishment this will be!

 

 

Hula Pizza recipe from Biggest Loser

      

Thought I would share a recipe for today's post.  This was a much loved recipe from my Nutrition
Class.  The Original source of the recipe was one of our Biggest Loser cookbooks (Love those cookbooks).  I adapted it a bit. I believe the original recipe called for goat cheese, but I changed it to mozzarella so it would please more pallets!

The best part is that you can eat the entire pizza and it is only considered one serving!  Dietary information is at the end of the recipe.

If you make this recipe, let me know how it turned out.

Enjoy!

P.S  we've also added chopped grilled chicken to this recipe as well for added protein.  ( the chicken is not included in the nutritional information)

Gourmet Hula Pizza adapted from the Biggest Loser Cookbook

1 whole wheat flour tortilla

2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

( sauce should have 7grams of carbs or less per 2 tablespoons)

 3  tablespoons of goat cheese crumbles or low fat mozzarell ( made with skim milk)

3 tablespoons diced pineapple

1 tablespoon or more to taste of finely chopped cilantro

 

·        Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

·        Place the tortilla on non stick baking sheet.  Bake 2-4 minutes per side.  If air bubbles form while baking, poke them with a fork. Use spatula to carefully press the air out.

·        Remove from oven and top evenly with sauce, chicken, pineapple, cheese, and cilantro.  Bake pizza 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Slice into wedges and serve.

This pizza is one serving:  Approx: 217 calories, 7 g protein, 35g carbohydrates, 7g fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 2 g  fiber

 

 

April Fools Race in Atlantic City- April 2013

 

What an exciting weekend!  My mom and I participated in the April Fools Race in Atlantic City on Saturday.