Goooooood morning and happy National Pizza Day! To help you celebrate the day, here are some of my very favorite pizza recipes:
Mal was home from school again yesterday, so we had another nice morning with our boys. Breakfast was egg sandwiches made with Light Creamy Swiss from The Laughing Cow, bacon, and buttery, toasted English muffins. Mmm!
After breakfast, we got Quinn and Murphy ready for a trip to the park for a family walk. Hoodie twins!
The park was lovely. The weather was a little chilly, but sunny and beautiful at the same time. I loved being out and about with my boys.
My first born.
(MyΒ hoodie is from Reebok. It comes in teal too!)
On the way home from the park, we stopped to get iced coffees and donuts at Dunkin Donuts. (Mal has THE BEST ideas! Haha!) I ordered a chocolate frosted donut with sprinkles, which, of course was deeeelicious, and a sugar cookie iced coffee, which was DISGUSTING. I ordered it with just milk (no sugar) and it was still insanely sweet and just not good. Eww. I don’t recommend it.
Back at home, I fed Quinn and did a few things around the house, including making a new pizza recipe for Health.com. Of course, the pug wanted to be right near the action. #foodpotential
The pizza turned out so well! Holy yum! I devoured a couple of pieces for lunch. I’ll definitely let you know when the recipe is live on Health.com!
After that, I headed out to tackle my long run for the week: 85-minutes. Kerrie met me for 5 miles of it, and it was so nice to have a buddy to chat with. It made the time fly by!
When I got home, I refueled with a protein shake made with SFH vanilla Recovery, almond milk, andΒ SO DeliciousΒ Nog Coconut Milk (yep, I broke into the eggnog already). I’m really trying to pay attention to pre- and post-run fueling, so I made it a point to leave my shaker out on the kitchen counter, so I wouldn’t forget to drink a protein shake as soon as I finished my run. Usually, I’m not very hungry after a long run or tough workout, so this was a great reminder.
Questions of the Day
What’s your favorite kind of pizza?
What’s your go-to drink/snack/meal for refueling?
Me:
I love Buffalo Chicken Pizza and the “Sporkie” from Bertucci’s.
My go-to refueling: protein shakes, protein smoothies, nut butter + banana, and egg sandwiches.
63 Comments
Protein shakes are a must for when I’m training for a race and doing CrossFit. Last spring, I used the Progenex recovery powder after my long runs or really tough workouts. It’s super expensive, but worth the price tag; although the SFH vanilla is so versatile and delicious!
I love goat cheese, smoked gouda, tomato, & spinach on my thin-crust pizza. So Yum!
LOVE green smoothies and lots of WATER (ICE ICE ICE water). Oh yummmm Pizza! It is my favorite thing EVER and currently having a baby that cannot tolerate dairy is KILLING ME. I am also a vegetarian so no meat and no dairy makes me feel like I am slowly starving to death LOL. I am NOT but my hair has told me I need more protein in my life – so back to my protein shakes! (Vegan that is).
I think I need to try that sweet potato crust, sounds incredible! And awesome run! I have very few run buddies but when I do run with someone I love having the chat time while letting the miles fly by. Very excited to follow your training for Boston π
That almond flax pizza sounds delish! Sweet potato or cauliflower are my favs usually! Bummer on the sugary donut! I don’t react well to lots of sugar makes me sick. π
I am definitely celebrating this holiday!!! My favorite pizza is probably mushroom, spinach and pepperoni. But honestly, give me any type of pizza and I will love it. I like to refuel with my favorite coconut SFH protein + almond milk.
My go-to refuel is anything with nut butter – fruit, veggies, sweet potato, toast, or just a spoon!! & Holy guacamole I cannot wait to try that Sweet Potato Crust pizza! YUM – How perfectly Fall. Also nice job on the long run! You’re going to be amazing at Boston!!
post-run fuel for me is usually eggs + toast or a smoothie. one for cold wintery long runs, one for hot summer long runs! π
Your walk looks beautiful! We haven’t had leaves on our trees for about a month – I miss the fall colors. Quinn looks so grown up in that picture with Mal.
I am all about smoothies after a workout. I never feel like eating and an ice cold smoothie always hits the spot!
I’m definitely curious about that sweet potato crust pizza! I tried an iced coffee from DD one time when we were on an east coast trip and it was so gross, I through it out and found a local coffee shop to order a good iced latte from.
Whenever I get a coffee at Dunkin Donuts I ask for 1 pump of syrup. Anything more and it is totally gross. And I totally bought the Silk Nog for my coffee already. I’d love to find the So Delicious so I can compare π
I also love SFH Recovery Protein! After a long run I love to refuel with a simple smoothie made with 1 banana, chocolate SFH recovery protein, almond butter and chocolate coconut water. Perfect balance of carbs and protein!
I am probably way late on this, but I love the new blog look!
Favorite pizza is Hawaiian. I love some pineapple on my pizza!
Mmmm, pizza is easily one of my favorite foods! The park looks so beautiful – man, those trees! And donuts are always a good idea… I’ve totally been on a donut kick lately! Yum!
I have not seen SO Delicious Nog Coconut Milk in stores yet. Going on the hunt immediately.
I love four cheese pizza!! with black olives– yum! I need to celebrate!
Great run! I had no idea there was a national pizza day. My favorite is a tricolore pizza from a little restaurant in my hometown in NJ. The best!
I can’t eat traditional pizza anymore with my dairy sensitivity, but I love a good pizza with fresh tomatoes and basil, no cheese. The crust is key to a delicious pizza too. Doughy for the win!
Schlotzsky’s BBQ Chicken & Jalapeno
http://www.schlotzskys.com/menu/14-gourmet-pizzas/bbq-chicken-jalapeno/
Just loving the new design by the way! I always have a protein shake after a workout and have tried tons of different protein powders. Pizza? Oh gosh, something cheesy and deep dish for sure. Happy Wednesday!
NATIONAL PIZZA DAY! Yes!
Fig pizza or classic margherita pizza are my faves!
I also do protein shakes. Super easy and get refueled from the protein. I’ll also do hard boiled eggs.
I live in NYC so any pizza is my favorite pizza! =) I am a sucker though for brick oven.
Refueling after a super long run involves salty for me. i love sea salt kettle potato chips and avocado or salty soft pretzels. I also like chocolate milk.
I like my pizza with extra extra extra cheese and my go to snack would be hard boiled eggs.
The simple vegan pizza from Minimalist Baker! So good and I don’t miss the cheese one bit, and neither does the non-veg husband. I also do shakes post-run and sometimes oatmeal topped with nut butter if it’s too cold for a smoothie.
Great run! National pizza day!? Oh my gosh I love pizza! My favorite kind is white pizza with LOTS of veggies π Usually, my post workout refuels are smoothies or a nut butter quinoa porridge.
I’m totally checking out some of you pizza recipes! I’m up for any type of pizza pretty much. I actually used to hate pizza until I married my husband, and now I liked it a bit too much ha!
Oooh my goodness I NEED PIZZA NOW! π
Awesome run!
My absolute favorite pizza is deep dish pizza from Pi Restaurant in St. Louis, but since I don’t live there anymore, I’ve been making pizza at home. I recently made a pizza with a whole wheat crust, olive oil and garlic base, and then topped with mozzarella, corn, black beans, shallots, and shredded steak – soooo good!
So cute when he’s stuck inside Mal’s hoodie! Haha. My husband does that too with our little girl, and I am always snapping photos of it. π
I don’t do any pre or post workout drinks. I really don’t work out hard enought to need the extra food. Guess I need to up my game, and maybe slow down the “eat all the things” phase I am going thru, if I still want to fit my pants.
I love 4 cheese pizza. But I am not a big fan of tomato pizza sauce, I usually substitute at home with pesto sauce, or just order easy on the sauce.
What app gives you the report on your run that is pictured in your post? I like the look of it!
RunKeeper! Γ°ΕΈΛβ
I crave a banana with peanut butter and chocolate milk after a long run. If its cold outside, just replace the chocolate milk with hot chocolate!
Love pizza with arugula, goat cheese, bell peppers, ‘shrooms, and pesto sauce! I always want chocolate milk after running or an intense workout.
I love barbeque chicken pizza, but I’m open to all kinds. My go-to after a workout is a protein smoothie or tuna on a salad or sandwich.
Funny you say that about the sugar cookie iced coffee at DD – I don’t know how they messed it up but I couldn’t even finish mine. Gross.
I have learned that pre and post run fueling makes ALL the difference in how my body responds. I am using the same pre-long run fuel every time to prepare for an out of state race (so need to be able to eat this in a hotel room). Even though I don’t feel like eating when I get home, refueling immediately truly determines how I recover. I have been using a vegan protein powder (Vega One) with a banana and some blueberries mixed up in a smoothie. Then I stretch and roll out muscles and I am good to go. It may be important to note that I am in my 50’s. If this keeps me on my feet then imagine what it can do for you younger and fitter ladies π
I am terrible at refueling after a long run or hard workout. Good idea leaving the shaker out to remind you fueling properly is an important part of training.
I also tried the DD Sugar Cookie iced coffee yesterday and was really disappointed. Disgusting!
any and ALL pizza is my favorite at the moment! #pregnancycravings
I love cheese pizza with chicken and green peppers!
Yummy looking pizza!
Well, our dinner plans have now changed. I read this and mentioned to my daughter that it’s National Pizza Day so we’re making a quick grocery store stop to make our own pizzas. She’ll have black olives and meatballs, I’ll go for spinach and mushrooms with maybe a little chicken.
That pizza is beautiful! Whenever I make pizza it doesn’t even resemble a circle!
I was excited when I ordered the DD Sugar Cookie coffee, but I was so disappointed with its taste too. I did like the Snickerdoodle iced coffee though.
That’s good to know! I want to try it! Γ°ΕΈΛβ
normally things aren’t too sweet for me,but the last time I was at DD and got their sugar cookie coffee I too was disappointed as it was too sweet. I had just found out I was pregnant so at first I thought it was just pregnancy making me crazy. I love jamocha almond fudge,but it isn’t in season right now.
Q is so cute! Love his red (ish) hair… well, at least it looks like it from here.
ALL THE TOPPINGS!! I have seriously love affair with pizza!
Pizza is one of those foods that just always sounds good – I make homemade pizza once every week and the toppings are just whatever we have on hand – lots of veggies, beans or lentils, etc. So good!
We are a pizza family. To the point that I am starting to get sick of it. We like a thin crust but I am hoping to find something that is a good no crust alternative… Maybe one day…
xoxo Laura
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