The protein powder is something like 100 calories. I also munch on raw almonds for the protein. But only a couple handfulls a day, as the nuts have a lot of calories in them.

Good job Murph. I have run at 2 am before. And on New Years Eve a couple years ago, went out at 11 pm just so I could make 1000 miles for the year. Think I was 2 miles short, and realized it after looking at my calender. Yes got home in time for the midnight kiss.

For our Angus Queen printer friendly | email | bookmark | RSS AMERICAN KOBE BEEF ROLL This twist on a regular sushi roll is made with tender Kobe beef flavored with wasabi mayo and rolled in nori seaweed. PUBLISHED 01/07/2008 LAST UPDATED 01/07/2008 From Chef Paul Muller. Ingredients and equipment marked with an asterisk (*) can be found at most Asian or Ggourmet markets. Read Chef Paul Muller's full profile here. 2 OZ. American Kobe Beef grilled & chilled and sliced into 6 bias cuts (can substitute prime beef, Strip Steak, Ribeye, etc.) 1 TB Shiitake Mushrooms grilled and sliced 2 TB Macro Arugula (can substiture regular arugula, chopped finely) Pinch Wasabi powder 1/2 TB Wasabi Mayo* 1 TB Sliced Chives 1 Cup Japanese Short Grain Rice* 4-6 TB Seasoned Sushi Rice Vinegar* 1 Sheet Nori Sheet (seaweed wrap)* Garnish 1/8 Tsp Siracha Chili Sauce for garnish* 1 TB Pickled Ginger 1 Tsp Wasabi Special equipment needed Bamboo mat for rolling maki/sushi rolls* Sushi rice 1. Rinse rice in cold running water 3 times. 2. Cook 1 cup of Japanese short grain rice in 1 cup of water according to package directions. 3. Place cooked rice in bowl. Evenly distribute 4-6 TBS of seasoned sushi rice vinegar over the cooked rice, using a spatula to fold together. When thoroughly mixed, rice will be sticky. Cover and set aside until ready to use. Vinegar Water for making Maki Roll Mix 5 parts water with 1 part seasoned sushi rice vinegar. Set aside until ready to make Maki Roll. Beef Maki Roll 1. Place half of the Nori Sheet on the bamboo mat. 2. Dip hands in the vinegar water and scoop up a heaping handful of cooked and seasoned rice. (You will have rice left over.) Carefully spread the rice evenly over the Nori sheet to cover, leaving about 1/8 inch of both long ends of the Nori sheet uncovered. Press lightly and then lift the Nori sheet and turn it over and place the rice side on top of the bamboo mat and press lightly again. Note: You want to line the long edge of the Nori sheet up with the edge of the bamboo mat. 3. Evenly spread cut beef from left to right on the Nori sheet. 4. Spread wasabi, wasabi mayo, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and arugula evenly from left to right. 5. Roll edge of the Nori sheet to meet the other side of the Nori sheet. Be sure to tuck front end in so back side touches front seal. Press long edges of Nori sheet together to seal. 6. Squeeze bamboo mat so that the roll forms a tight, square roll. 7. Remove the Maki Roll from the bamboo mat and, with a sharp knife dipped in vinegar water, slice the roll into 8 to 10 pieces. 8. Places the sliced Maki Roll on a plate and garnish with Siracha Chili Sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi. 1 serving (or serves 2, as an appetizer) Nutrition info (for 1 full serving) 450 calories 13 g fat (26.8% of calories) 62 g carbs ( 57.2 % of calories) 17 g protein (16% of calories)

Weve got lots of members in this group, would be nice to see some new faces come in here and post...

Sorry, chronic lurker here. I'll try to post more often. 7 miles for me last night. I messed around with a few different paces just to figure out how they all feel. I was trying to figure out how I would have done that without my Garmin. But, I'd prefer not to think about life without the 305, it's just too sad. Is it spring yet? -Brian

Welcome Brian.. Are you training for a specific marathon at this point? If so, which one? Mr I. I think Im gonna try that groat recipe. If I can find graots, that is. Sounds like a perfect breakfast to fill up on. Still have some numbness in my left pinky and ring finger. But that seems to be improving. Going to be 16 degrees with7 degree windchill tonight for my 6 miler..This one could be a little tough. Hopefully the Spirit of The Marathon movie inspires me.

Welcome, Brian. Lincoln sounds flat. I'm sure you're going to do great. I've only done one myself but there are some really experienced folks who can help you know what to expect. Lots of Garmin addicts in this group. I really don't like running without mine. Pathetic. Thanks for the recipe, MrI. Sent it to DW and I think I get to have it for breakfast tomorrow. We had some of those groats we weren't sure what to do with. We're kind of in the same boat on not doing shorter distance runs much anymore (6 has been my "standard" run lately). Reminds me that I need some kind of a plan to stick to. Right now I'm just winging it and it's probably why I took 2 out of the last 3 days off. 7F windchill sounds cold, Murph. I just got back from about 6.5 in 35F temps. Very comfortable and since I ran my long run in about the temps you're talking about, I can honestly say I feel your pain.

welcome brian i bet it will go great! I - I will have to give that a try it sounds yummy!! So today i went to a viewing for one of my students father who passed away rather suddenly. It was very very sad and at 24 struck some pretty sensitive nerves (called pops as soon as i found out to tell him i love him) and i don't really handle viewing/funeral's well so i've been sort of a mess all day. So i'm trying to relax and get myself together. Tomorrow i've told my RP1 to make sure i don't wuss out after we are done and to force me into running the rest of my 10. (we are doing 5) I think once i'm out there i'll be fine. Oh PS new temp lowness for my running also tomorrow. And RP2 said she will run with me whenever because i just got her unlost in camden.