Steak for Two Please

Tonight Andrew and I are going to grille steaks. I love steak. I love grilling. Yes!

We’re also going to grille asparagus for the first time. I had grilled asparagus once at a friend’s home and I was sold. He had cooked brats and hamburgers and then the asparagus. It absorbed some of the tasty, fatty, oil from the meat. It was heaven.

On Valentine’s Day in 2006, Drew and I made twice-baked potatoes with smoked Gouda. It’s been four years, but I remember every tantalizing bite. We mix the potato with mushrooms and onion and mix in the Gouda.

Tomorrow is my 10k race. I’m not going to lie; Today I’ve been feeling cranky whenever I think about it. All the online weather sources are saying a 70% chance of rain at the start time of 9am, with 12-14mph winds. I have not run in my shoes with rain so I’m nervous that I may get blisters. The past week my runs have not been enjoyable. My calves are so tight and my right hip gets achy. I think I attribute the increased muscle discomfort to my tennis shoes. I purchased them in September and after this race they are being retired and will strictly be shoes I wear while playing tennis. I have Friday, May 15th off and I think that will be the day I buy a new pair of athletic shoes.

My current pair is not as cushioned, but has more support. I thought I was a pro-nator (which I still think I am somewhat), but I think the lack of cushion is causing me to have some hip pain and calf tightness. Je ne sais pas. I hope the experts at the local running store I go to should be able to provide some insight for my next running shoe.

I’m looking forward to a bike ride on Sunday. I figure I should actually use the amazing bike I bought last spring. :)