Mal and I don’t know much about marathon training, but we’ve got the food thing figured out! Peanut butter and banana sandwiches rock our worlds!! 
We both agreed that this morning’s breakfast fueled us through our 7-mile run without giving us any problems– no cramps, no stomach “issues.” Peanut butter and banana sandwiches will probably be our go-to breakfast before long runs.
After a little digestion time, Mal and I headed out for our run. My husband ran with me for the first 1.5 miles, so I could show him a great running path not too far from our apartment. Once we arrived at it, he took off at his faster pace.
I cruised along for the next mile or so as Mal got farther and farther away.
He eventually lapped me around mile 3.3. He’s a speed demon.
I ended up completing 7 miles in 1:04:00 (9:08 pace). The first 2.5 miles were really rough– my legs felt like a million pounds– but by mile 3, my “running legs” finally kicked in. I stayed around a 9:00 pace until the end of the run. My final mile was 8:47!
Here’s Mal’s recap of his run:
7 miles: 54:25 (7:46 pace)
Ate my usual PB&B sandwich and had a 1/2 glass of coffee. My stomach felt great. I had a good warmup with T. My goal this week was to make the second half of my run faster than the first half. I tried to increase my pace with each mile that I ran and almost succeeded. The last mile was slower because a lot of it was up-hill. I should have paid a little more attention to my pace on the last mile. Overall, I’m really happy with my run. Here are my splits: 8:49, 8:29, 7:50, 7:26, 7:22, 7:13, 7:17.
When I got home, I stretched and rehydrated while Murphy took advantage of my salty skin.
He even licked me while I stretched. What a freak.
Now, I’m drinking a chocolate protein shake with iced coffee and soymilk in the mix.
We’re off to play with Batman this afternoon!! 
Happy Saturday! 
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Peanut Butter & Banana…I do believe there is no better combo, unless of course there is chocolate added to the mix!
Have a great weekend and good luck with the house!
Sounds like your training is going well. Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwiches are definitely a favorite of mine too. Yum!
Peanut butter sammies are perfect for a morning run! I can’t wait to start training for a race again, I miss running so much!
As I pulled up your page my boyfriend pointed at your sandwich and said “I want that!”. I just want the plate that’s its on
. Where did you aquire that plate? So cute 
you guys are too fast! i’m jealous!
Peanut butter and banana is my favorite combo… add a little chocolate in there and I’m in heaven.
Wow you are quite the speed demon yourself!! Be proud!
Way to go on the run! I can’t believe how fast Mal is..it’s crazy!! I wish he could give me some of that
Keep up the good work, M & T!!
peanut butter and banana is my “go-to” before long runs and races. always satisfying! I love that Murphy licks the sweat when you get finished. I did 7.5miles this am and both of my dogs went nuts when I got home… you just have to love them to pieces!!! They’re hilarious! Sounds like your training is coming along great!!! Keep up the great work! enjoy!!!
PB & Banana is such a great mix. I was spinning early this morning, but got too hungry so I had PB & Banana on toast then went back to spinning. It fills you up but isn’t too heavy. I love it
haha isn’t it funny how much dogs love salty sweat!!? Ew. My cat even tries to lick me sometimes.
Great job on the run!
Great job on the run! You can never go wrong with peanut butter and banana sandwiches! Have a great afternoon!
I absolutely love your blog, I look forward to it each morning!! I really admire your commitment to your health, very inspirational!
What sortof bread do you buy? Have you ever tried heavier sprouted grain breads like Ezekiel?
PB and banana in oatmeal is my pre-run fuel of choice!
Tina you and Mal are so speedy — I can’t wait to hear more about your training.
My husband just walked by and saw pics of Murphy “he’s so cute!”
Sounds like a great run T & M! I also love peanut butter and bananas before a run, it’s perfect.
I wish I wasn’t allergic to bananas, that sandwich looks so yummy!
Chocolate protein shakes are my favorite way to recover from exercise OR to eat a milkshake as a meal.
i don’t run, but i love any excuse to eat pb and banana sandwiches. they’re the best!
Looks like you’re making good time! Keep up the good work, and keep making those sandwiches
banana is good for the muscles
murphy is weird but adorable still…my brother would surely love him (he loves to have a pug)
do males always run faster than females? i guess it has something to do with muscles
enjoy training!!!
Impressive times! Great work!
I would love some training advice… My husband and I are training for our first half-marathon in November, and I’ve been getting up early and running as well (although I push a stroller with our one year old up and down hills so I am not so fast…! 
). My husband takes off before eating, but I need my food! I’m still trying to figure out the whole bfast before running thing though so I loved seeing your post…A couple questions: how long do you wait after eating before you run? And how much water do you drink before? Also, what’s your advice for refueling during a race? Do you need to be taking in calories during a 13.1 mile race? Thanks! 
great run! you both are very speedy. are you guys going to stick together for the marathon, or will you run separately? my go to is banana with PB too (altho not in a sammie). i can eat it and run out the door in 20 minutes. perfect running fuel!
Nice pace! Do you take water with you on your longer runs?
Wow, great run! PB and banana sandwiches sound like the perfect pre-run breakfast to me!
Murphy reminds me of my in-law’s pugs. They are always licking the salt off various things!
Ahhh I LOVE the combination of peanut butter and banana.
Yumm, peanut butter and banana sammies! Add a little honey and you have about the makeup of about 75% of my diet from the ages of 8 to 12!!
We love pb &b too, but I’ve never cut the banana that way. I always cut it in half and then cut that in half length wise so I have 4 long pieces. My husband sometimes adds a little mayo too!
Great job on you and Mal’s run!! I’m so impressed that you can run for that amount of time. I don’t think I would be able to do it. Looks like training is working well though, keep it up girl!
Our calves do the same thing to me if I happen to pay them a visit after working out. They definitely think I’m a salt lick:)
I need to try eating peanut butter and banana before my race next week! Your time was really good! Much better than I could do
it must be so much of a treat for murphy when you guys get home! not only are his people back (so he can stop worrying), but he gets to lick the heck out of you, too!
what a cutie.
It’s not peanut butter jelly time?!?
That’s my go-to food before a run too! I love it. And Teddie peanut butter is my favorite. The jar is so cute
(and the peanut butter is good too)
Peanut butter and bananas are the BEST fuel for running!
I agree with PB and Banana prior to runs- great fuel!
I ate PB & Banana sandwiches before all my long runs when I trained for my marathon last year. It’s perfect. My favorite post-run meal was whole wheat toast with scrambled eggs on top since my stomach couldn’t handle too much right after my really long runs. That at least got a little good protein/carbs in me until I could eat more later.
I’m with you on the pb&b’s. That breakfast never fails me before a vigerous workout.
Mal is SO FAST ! So neat.
YAY for the long weekend
yall are both so fast! you put my times to shame. yall are going to do great in the marathon!
My pug, mr teddy, always does that to me too! Glad I’m not the only one! Haha!
Mmmm, peanut butter and banana sandwiches DO rock! I wanna try an almond butter and banana sandwich – haven’t tried that yet!
Your pug is way too cute!!!
does mal have a garmin too?
Yummy! Strawberries and Peanut butter are very yummy too
Your doing great! Keep up the great work!… ~Take Care
@christina r @ Hola Raw!: I like Arnold and Nature’s Pride. Although, I’m looking into buying a breadmaker!
@Jessica@jesscookinit.blogspot.com: A couple questions: how long do you wait after eating before you run? 30 minutes or so. And how much water do you drink before? A glass or two. Do you need to be taking in calories during a 13.1 mile race? I’m not sure.
@faith @ gracefulfitness: I probably will once we hit the longer runs.
@ari: Yes.
Geez he is quite the speed demon! Those bananas and PB must have been better fuel than yall thought!
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