Kaiser Permanente’s Great Aloha Run, now in its 30th year, supports local charities while educating people about healthy, active lifestyles. The run, slated for 7 a.m. Feb. 17, is an 8.15-mile race from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium. Visit greataloharun.com.

Training for a race is demanding on the body and mind, so it’s important to eat right. These dishes are high in complex carbohydrates, proteins and healthful fats that provide the energy and nutrition needed to perform well.

BEEF LENTIL SALAD

4 (6-ounce) lean beef steak fillets

6-1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 cups lentils, cooked and drained

4 large radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced

1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved

2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives

2 cups baby spinach leaves

1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted and coarsely chopped

1 shallot, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1-1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and gently crushed to release oils

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup fat-free feta

Heat grill on medium-high. Brush steaks with tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill 3-5 minutes each side for medium, or to your liking. Transfer to plate, cover loosely.

In large bowl, combine lentils, radish, tomatoes, olives, spinach, walnuts, shallot, garlic and cumin. Drizzle with vinegar and remaining oil; toss until well combined.

Thinly slice steak. Add to salad and toss. Top with feta and serve immediately. Serves 4.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving: 1,040 calories, 54 g fat, 11 g saturated fat, 140 mg cholesterol, 600 mg sodium, 64 g carbohydrate, 24 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 79 g protein

LOX AND ARUGULA PITA SANDWICHES

4 tablespoons light cream cheese

1 tablespoon capers, drained

1 teaspoon fresh dill

2 whole-wheat pitas

4 ounces lox (salt-cured salmon, available in seafood section of markets)

1/2 red medium onion, thinly sliced

1 roma tomato, sliced

1-1/2 cups arugula

1/2 fresh avocado, sliced

In small bowl, combine cream cheese, capers and dill.

Cut pitas in half. Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture in each pita and fill equally with salmon, onion, tomato, arugula and avocado. Makes 4 pockets.

Approximate nutritional information, per pocket: 210 calories, 7 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 880 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 11 g protein

OLIVE OIL GRANOLA

3 cups rolled oats

1 cup EACHwalnut pieces and unsalted almonds

1 tablespoon flax seeds

1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1/2 cup EACH olive oil, agave and packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon EACHsalt, cinnamon and cardamom

3/4 cup raisins

1/2 cup dried mango, chopped

Heat oven to 300 degrees. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except raisins and mangoes.

Lightly grease large baking sheet. Spread mixture evenly on pan and bake 45 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes.

Let cool; stir in raisins and mangoes. Makes about 10 cups.

Approximate nutritional information, per 1/2-cup servings (based on 20 servings): 330 calories, 18 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, no cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 18 g sugar, 7 g protein

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