Running is causing me pain.I mentioned before in my blog that I never have suffered from plantar fasciitis, well, until now.
I don’t know if it’s the shoes I’ve been wearing that have broken down, don’t fit proper any longer or what. The last few months I have woken up to getting out of bed to the first steps being very painful in my right foot.
A few weeks back I started working on some home remedies. Stretching, massage and Frozen Peaz treatments and wearing compression gear, both calf sleeves and socks to help with the pain. The pain goes away for a little bit, but returns.I have been able to get a few runs in here and there, but nothing to a regular training routine like I would like to be doing. The longest my runs have been is about three miles.After I do a Frozen Peaz treatment the pain is better, but knowing that after that run I will pay the price in the next two to three days.
I have started to wear an older pair of orthotics in my day to day walking shoes. They seem to be helping me during the daytime that’s for sure.
I will get out running more soon, but before that I might need to make an appointment to the foot doctor to get things checked out and see what I need to do.
Yes, I have been cheating! On Alexa and Siri, using Audrey Says, the voice inside the Aftershokz wireless headset letting you know when the unit is powered on and keeps you informed on the battery power level.
Wearing these allows you to hear your music but at the same time not cut your hearing off from your surroundings. You are still able to hear what’s around you.
I love that they are sweat resistant, not waterproof. They are not to be submerged in water.
Use the button on the left side to play, skip or pause your music, and behind my right ear I have the volume controls. Easy to operate without seeing the buttons. Even wearing glasses or sunglasses, the wrap around the ear and the back of the head design is very comfortable.
The quality of the sound produced by this headset is incredible. Very crisp and clean audio.
This model of Trekz Air’s is the Canyon Red color.
Pairs easily with you smartphone using Bluetooth 4.2
Six hour battery life, is typically longer than my longest workouts using them.
Not only are they great work listening to music with while working out, they are a great hands-free option to use for taking phone calls. I've worn them while on public transit to listen to a podcast while commuting. They still allow me to hear traffic noise, so not completely blocking off the ambient sound. When they are paired with your smartphone.
With Father’s Day and graduations coming up, these would be great gift.
#DadsGradsBR #BibChat #BibRavePro #Aftershokz
"Disclaimer: I received an Aftershokz Trekz Air's to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming aBibRave Pro (ambassador), and check outBibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"
"Disclaimer: I received a Gear Vest Pro from Orange Mud as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"
Creating the Ultimate Pizza using the BBQ Hack, PIZZA Hack
AT HOME
MAKING THE DOUGH
I have had great luck using the Ninja food processor using the dough blade to mix up all the ingredients. You could also use a mixer that has a dough hook.
INGREDIENTS
4 cups flour, I have found using “00” flour to work the best. It tends to hold together well later on when rolling the dough out thin.
1/4 oz instant yeast, Fleischmann’s packets work well for this and are pre-measured
2 tsp. salt, I use Kosher salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. dried oregano
1-2 Tbsp. minced garlic, you can cut or use the pre-cut stuff in the jar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 cups warm water (anywhere between 90F and 110F is perfect)
After mixing all the ingredients in the mixer, I let it run in the mixer for two or three minutes.
Remove the dough from the mixer and place it in glass bowl, with a small amount of olive oil coating the inside of the bowl.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for about a half hour.
ROLLING THE DOUGHOUT
When the time comes to roll the dough out, place a small amount of flour on the counter top and start rolling. I have never been successful at getting the dough in a round shape, and hey that’s okay. The pizza stone you are going to place it on is square anyway.
Before placing the toppings on it, put a small amount of corn meal on the pizza peel you are going to use to transfer the pizza to the grill with. The corn meal will help the dough slide off nicely.
Don’t use any corn meal on the pizza stone itself, as the high temperatures of the Pizza Hack will just burn it up.
For the top of the pizza sauce, I have found Muir Glen organic pizza sauce to be better than others I am able to get at my grocery store.
I use mozzarella cheese and pepperoni then. Of course, use whatever toppings you like.
When placing the pepperoni on the pizza, I put them on after the sauce and top it all with the mozzarella cheese.
I also will swap it up and make a bbq chicken pizza using your favorite bbq sauce, chicken that has already been cooked and some purple onions. Finish the pizza off with fresh cilantro after it comes out of the Pizza Hack.
I check the temperature inside the Pizza Hack, with an infrared thermometer, pointing at the pizza stone getting the reading. With the Traeger set at 450 degrees on the controller, I let the Pizza Hack do the rest and will place the pizza on the stone when it gets around 650 degrees or hotter.
Using a pizza peel is a must to keep your hands away from the heat.
Slide the pizza off onto the Pizza Hack pizza stone and have a stopwatch or timer close by. I set it for two minutes and check the doneness of the pizza, looking at the bottom crust and the cheese melted on top. If the pizza needs more time, I rotate the pizza 180 degrees and let it cook another minute, maybe two. Keep a close eye on the pizza as the extreme heat created by the Pizza Hack could turn your masterpiece into a burnt mess fast.
When cooking the pizza on the Pizza Hack you can keep the Traeger grill lid open, or shut it.
I love the small Orange Mud Gear Vest Pro. Not it is only great for running, but it is perfect for mountain biking. Light and easy to wear on my back. It sits high and does not interfere with my helmet or motion of my head as I ride. This last weekend I was excited to also get my kids out on the trail.
During the time we were riding, we took turns using it. I know what you are going to say, " you shared the same hose, etc". No, we swapped out the one liter bladders we all have in our packs. The small and adjustable Gear Vest Pro not only fit me but each of my kids with a few adjustments to the straps being made. The pack is light and does not bounce around even on the roughest of trails we were on.
Besides the hydration carried inside the Gear Vest Pro, there is plenty of room in the zippered pocket and unzippered pockets on the back for snacks, multi-tool, etc.
Each strap has a stretchy velcro enclosed pouch on top of the shoulders as well as two big pockets on the front of the chest, one on either side to hold smartphones, etc.
"Disclaimer: I received a Gear Vest Pro from Orange Mud as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"
As a busy parent commuting to sports practices, school and work, I can still be attached with my smartphone using the AfterShokz Trekz Air wireless headset. AfterShokz Trekz Air Wireless Headphones use bone conduction technology, so there is no need to insert them in your ears. This super light headset is so light you will forget you’re wearing it.
Charges with a simple micro-USB cord, it comes with.
Power on/off button, USB charging port, volume controls
Wearing these allows you to hear your music but at the same time not cut your hearing off from your surroundings. You are still able to hear what’s around you.
I love that they are sweat resistant, not waterproof. They are not to be submerged in water.
Use the button on the left side to play, skip or pause your music, and behind my right ear I have the volume controls. Easy to operate without seeing the buttons. Even wearing glasses or sunglasses, the wrap around the ear and the back of the head design is very comfortable.
The quality of the sound produced by this headset is incredible. Very crisp and clean audio.
This model of Trekz Air’s is the Canyon Red color.
Pairs easily with you smartphone using Bluetooth 4.2
Six hour battery life, is typically longer than my longest workouts using them.
Not only are they great work listening to music with while working out, they are a great hands-free option to use for taking phone calls. I've worn them while on public transit to listen to a podcast while commuting. They still allow me to hear traffic noise, so not completely blocking off the ambient sound. When they are paired with your smartphone.
Using in my vehicle, when my only other option was to use an AM radio!
With Father’s Day and graduations coming up, these would be great gift.
#DadsGradsBR #BibChat #BibRavePro #Aftershokz
"Disclaimer: I received an Aftershokz Trekz Air's to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming aBibRave Pro (ambassador), and check outBibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"
