Here is my quick review of Jamba Juice’s Oatmeal. We were in Paso Robles and I was freezing outside, but it was too loud to do it inside (with the whirling blenders and all). So, I may be shivering a little Also, I say the topping is cinnamon/sugar – that is not true. It is a brown sugar crumble. I said cinnamon since I always put cinnamon (and brown sugar) on my oats.

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The oatmeal has approx 300 cals (to round it up) and the small light smoothie has about 150cals, so this complete breakfast was about 450 calories. Nice!

This is the reality of training for a marathon – CHAFING. It sucks people, but I am not here to lie to you. There will be chafing.

Before training for a full mary I had ran 13 miles many times. I had experienced some irritation, but nothing really bothersome (I don’t think it’s necessary to get into the details, you’re welcome). For some reason when I ran 15 miles for the first time I had the worst chafing on my chest right where the top of my sports bra touches my skin. I didn’t even realize until I got back home and stepped into the shower. The second the hot water hit my chest I realized – my skin was completely raw! It stung and burned so bad! It was painful ;( Boo. I had a very red and inflamed rash for a few days afterwards too.

Lesson to keep – that sports bra is no good for long runs.

Don’t let this happen to you! Apply Body Glide or Vaseline at the first hint of chafing!