Today was one of those days where I just didn\u2019t feel like going for a run.\u00a0 It wasn\u2019t my day off (I already had two this week), but I just couldn\u2019t get motivated to get out and get some exercise.\u00a0 It is easy to talk yourself out of one day \u2013 after all, you worked hard all week.\u00a0 You just did a race a mere week ago.\u00a0 It\u2019s cold.\u00a0 Is that a twinge in your lower back?\u00a0 Maybe you have a kidney infection.\u00a0 Better take it easy!\u00a0 I have said all these things to myself to justify a well-deserved day off.\u00a0 But, one day turns into two, then a week, and then before you know it, you talk about how you used to be a runner.<\/p>\n
Here is my advice. When you don\u2019t feel like running (or walking), put on your sneakers.\u00a0 That is what I did today.\u00a0 I put on my sneakers, then I made a strawberry rhubarb custard pie.\u00a0 It\u2019s a new recipe, and I haven\u2019t tasted it yet, but it looks and smells great.\u00a0 Once the pie was out of the oven, I decided that to pre-empt the guilt that may come from having a few pieces, I better get out for that run.\u00a0 I just got back from a 5k and I feel great.\u00a0 I never get runners high, but now, I am going to enjoy some runner\u2019s Pie!<\/p>\n
Runner\u2019s Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Pie<\/strong><\/p>\n For the glaze:<\/p>\n 2 tbsp jam with 1\/4 tsp water, warmed in microwave<\/p>\n Slice the rhubarb and strawberries and mix together.\u00a0 Pour into crust and spread out evenly.\u00a0 The crust is not the main event here, so I recommend just using a premade-frozen one.\u00a0 I made one from almond flour, butter and a bit of splenda.<\/p>\n To make the custard, mix the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, nutmeg and salt together until velvety.\u00a0 It is important that it is smooth with no lumps.<\/p>\n Very slowly, pour the custard over the fruit, coating it evenly.\u00a0 Then, tap and shake the pie a few times to make sure the custard as filled all the voids.\u00a0 Dot with bits of butter (optional).<\/p>\n Bake in a 350 degree pre-heated oven for about 1 hour.\u00a0 Take out and turn after 30 minutes. I recommend using a cookie sheet in case the custard spills over.<\/p>\n As the pie cools, microwave the strawberry jam until runny.\u00a0 Brush over exposed fruit in the pie.\u00a0 This keeps the fruit shiny instead of dull and dried out looking.<\/p>\n This pie must be served cold or it will run.\u00a0 I recommend a dollop of whip cream on top.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Today was one of those days where I just didn\u2019t feel like going for a run.\u00a0 It wasn\u2019t my day off (I already had two this week), but I just couldn\u2019t get motivated to get out and get some exercise.\u00a0 It is easy to talk yourself out of one day \u2013 after all, you worked hard all week.\u00a0 You just did a race a mere week ago.\u00a0 It\u2019s cold.\u00a0 Is that a twinge in your lower back?\u00a0 Maybe you have a kidney infection.\u00a0 Better take it easy!\u00a0 I have said all these things to myself to justify a well-deserved day off.\u00a0 But, one day turns into two, then a week, and then before you know it, you talk about how you used to be a runner. Here is my advice. When you don\u2019t feel like running (or walking), put on your sneakers.\u00a0 That is what I did today.\u00a0 I put on my sneakers, then I made a strawberry rhubarb custard pie.\u00a0 It\u2019s a new recipe, and I haven\u2019t tasted it yet, but it looks and smells great.\u00a0 Once the pie was out of the oven, I decided that to pre-empt the guilt that may come from having a few pieces, Continue reading Runner’s Pie<\/span>\n