Lessons learned

Training: Swim / Run

Another double training session completed! Today started with an early morning 1.2km swim which was rather uneventful. Well aside from the aggressive swimmer in the "medium" lane (even though there were two "fast" lanes also) who insisted on swimming fast, bumping into me and overtaking everyone. While it was annoying, I figured it was good practice for my race given that 'crowding' will no doubt be an issue.

Lesson learned: some people are really bad at self-seeding into appropriate swim lanes!

After work I headed out for my scheduled 9km run. My knee was a little tender after yesterday's encounter with a rock, although I suspect it is only bruised and noting too sinister. I finished the run in around 54 minutes (approx) - which seems to be my regular training pace. 

Lesson learned: You wont get faster just running for 'distance'. Time to include some interval training!

Dinner

I was in charge of making dinner this evening, and was in a creative mood, so I decided to have a little fun in the kitchen.

Using what we had on hand as a base, I decided to make an Italian lentil and vegetable slice. ?Italian? because I included sundried tomatoes and olives?of course ;)

I cooked a few cups of lentils. then added sautéed onion, zucchini, carrot, garlic, mushrooms, semi dried tomatoes, GF breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.

Into a slice pan, and topped with olives, thyme and a tomato / mustard glaze.

Baked at 180C for 40 minutes until browned.

Sliced and served ?

Unfortunately the slice fell apart when I attempted to cut it.

Lesson learned: Cook for an hour next time!

But when served with good ol? mashed potato and spinach, this ended up being a tasty little dish!

I especially loved the combination of the sweet tomato  / mustard relish and the salty olives.

Lesson learned: Not all dishes need to be ?pretty? to taste good!

On that note - I hope you are all having a wonderful Friday evening.  Time for some quality TV time and kitty cuddles:)

Happy Baking :)