Oh my gosh! I’m a hungry, hungry, beast today!
Let’s be real, I ran 6 miles on Sunday then I ran another 10k on the 4th. That makes for hungry, hungry, beasts.
First lunch
I went by work at 11am and my Dad gave me the rest of the day off!! But only after I went to lunch with him. Love Dad’s.
We went to Erik’s Deli and each had Pilgrim’s Progress’. Mine was without the secret goo. I also had a cup of veggie veggie soup.
Doesn’t this sandwich look HUGE and filling?!
Well… it wasn’t. I was the same hungry 10 minutes after eating it as I was before we ate.
Second Lunch
I just needed some food. I was tired of feeling hungry.
I’m not too jazzed about how many ingredients were on the nutrition label. Not to mention all the preservatives but… oh well. :-D
At least I’m not hungry anymore.
Fitness
My plan is to do an elliptical workout tonight. And I was totally feeling it until I ran 100ft between our offices earlier this morning. My legs went from feeling awesome to heavy and tired. Maybe if they feel good later tonight I’ll go by the gym… maybe they need a rest day?
The 4th of July and the Easy Cajun Turkey Burgers Recipe
Since my birthday is right next door to the 4th of July, all the celebrations on the 4th end up being extenuations of my birthday. :mrgreen:
Max and I started off the day bright and early with a 10k race in Spreckels.
I had a little pre-race hot magic lemon water since my stomach was a little jumpy and sad from my cheesecake and caesar salad indulgences.
The race was awesome. I wish I would have taken my camera. We ran through a grove of maple trees, literally through lettuce, broccoli and strawberry fields. So so so so cool!
And the best part. After the race we were given huge bags of produce.
Tanamura & Antle sponsored the race (and are literally from Salinas, like that’s one of their fields I’m standing in) so they provided all the racers with a bunch of artisan lettuces, romaine hearts, broccoli, red onion, and cauliflower. So much loot!
After the race were were HUNGRY! We ran 1 minute faster splits than our normal pace so were were definitely on empty.
We hit up Black Bear Diner on the way home.
Water and coffee ASAP, please!!!
I ordered the large link sausage breakfast which was 3 link sausages, 2 fried eggs, country potatoes and 2 slices of toast. I topped everything with hot sauce.
I bummed my toast off on Max. He really really really wanted it.
Definitely hit the spot.
After breakfast we showered and went to the store to get our 4th of July BBQ stuffs.
I did the food prepping, Max did the BBQing, my family did the eating.
We snacked on pop chips and beer while cooking.
Homemade {Easy} Cajun Turkey Burgers
We had ours with pop chips and some American pale ale.
These are so good. We’re definitely making them again. Max loved that they were a little spicy. And he hates ranch dressing but liked the ranch flavored mayo. Definitely try it.
Happy late Independence Day!!!
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Everything looks great! I LOVE turkey burgers, and what’s not to love with bacon in them!? Nice choice on the beer. I haven’t had that one but Pale Ales are FTW & so is New Belgium Brewing Co. :) Good job on your race, too!
It was such a fun way to make the burgers. When I first read the recipe I thought you put the bacon on top. But once we started making them I realized they go in the burger.
Do I see pop chips? Love you for that. That soup also looks to die for. Way to go with all that running, you really knocked it out of the park. Plus, turkey burgers are always some of my favorite meals. I am a huge fan of turkey muffins. You may like that.
I’m obsessed with pop chips. Probably because I’m an “eat the entire bag of chips” kinda girl and if you eat the entire bag of pop chips it’s only 360 calories. The originals are my favorite.
Those cajun burgers look so fantastic!! What an awesome day!
the Cajun burgers are delicious.
Those turkey burgers look amazing! I get bored with plain turkey burgers so this is such a great option! Looks like you had a very fun Fourth!!! and nice work on all that running!
SprEckles had a 10k? Awww. You made out like a bandit with them fresh veggies :) I also had black bear! Though on the 3rd haha. Now I want a burgerand beer.
Mmmmm those Cajun Burgers look awesome! I’m not sure if I’ve ever made turkey burgers… I’ll have to given them a try :) We had burgers for dinner last night, too, but they were just the regular kind. My new obsession is burgers topped with the normal (lettuce, tomato, mustard) and a slice of avocado. Amaaaaazing!! Haha just thinking about how good that tastes is making me drool.
those do look good! i need a good turkey burger recipe since last time i tried to make them they fell apart!
those burgers look reeeeally good! and nice work pumping out a race on a holiday. Props to you!
What an awesomely awesome birthday celebration!! btw…I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. I posted today about it….check it out! :)
I wasn’t a huge fan of that lean cuisine either – taste was bland and ingredients were looong. On the other hand – that deli sandwich looks great!! Anything with sprouts is a winner :)
Great job on your race!
I get uber hungry when I run too. Even if it’s just a 5k. lol
I’ll have to try those Cajun Turkey burgers. My husband loves anything Cajun.
I have been insatiably hungry today so I know what you mean about double lunches!
OHH my gosh..produce!? BEST POST RACE GIFT EVER!! Seriously..I am so jealous! I am so in love with your sunnys seriously..they work so well with you face. That sandwich looks amazing..sprouts make a sandwich 10x better.
Ok….giant bag of produce = best loot ever! Kinda jealous here. And login the turkey burger action too!
Supposed to be lovin’….autocorrect got to it before I did!