How’s your day? Mine was rainy…
Vegas sat by the door hoping and wishing and praying to ceiling cat that the rain would let up, but no dice.
I prayed to ceiling cat too. But my prayers were for self control that I wouldn’t eat everything in the kitchen. Luckily, I only had one Dove promise found in my purse.
When I’m not praying for self control, I thank ceiling cat for giving me a husband that buys me flowers for ‘no reason’. I married Ben for his dimple, the flowers are a bonus <3 
Oh and, I know the frame is crappy, but I took that picture on the wall. I’m proud of it.
Lunch was a good turkey sandwich with sprouts and tons of pickles.
Okay, one pickle but it was a big one!
I was done with work by 2pm and spent the rest of the day catching up on emails and blog stuff from home. I felt super snacky so I made sure to have a legit afternoon snack – 3 wasa crisps with PB&J and one with Laughing Cow & J, bell pepper on the side.
Speaking of non-appetizing pictures… a few people asked about my tattoo I mentioned on Friday. I have a flame on my hip, it’s small and tasteful (until I pull my pants down to show everyone). 
Today I read the Forbes Travel Guide article on 10 Marathons Worth Traveling For. I immediately wanted to sign up for all of them, but that’s not even close to being realistic. However, I got super excited because 2 of them are in California!!! Nothing against Florida, I would love to live there one day, but I am a huge fan of my home state.
The first marathon worth traveling for in CA is the Napa Valley Marathon in March, but registration is closed. Boo.
The other one is The Big Sur Marathon and that’s sold out 
Fail and Fail.
But, all is not lost since the Big Sur 10 miler is still open! I’m on the wait list for the 21 miler, but signed up for the 10 miler today! Added Bonus: Ben is going to run it with me!! Road trip and Run?!?! The last weekend of April is going to be awesome!
Since we were recently considering moving out of state I’ve been thinking more and more about trying to run all the west coast races that are on my “must run” list. Next weekend I have the Tinkerbelle Half, but after that I’m not sure…
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I’m a little turned on!
How you doin’?
I think Big Sur is the most beautiful place in California! My boyfriend is in the army and stationed in Monterey, we always make a special trip to the Big Sur State Park!
Have fun!
Move to Boston so we can be blog buddies
Hmmmm, last time I visited Tina I told her I would only return in good weather
I am running the Black Cat 10-miler this year!
My friend and I have been going back and forth about running Big Sur. It just looks so beautiful!
I’m actually running Napa! Im really excited, however I recently had to take off from running due to an injury and im just starting to work up my mileage so im hoping I survive the race. I love wine country
I hope you get the 21 miler that you want but running the 10 miler in Big Sur sounds fantastic too!
I was registered for Napa last year, but had to drop out a few weeks prior due to a 3 week flu that knocked me down. We went to Napa anyway and slept and went wine tasting.
It’s still on my future marathon agenda though.
that toasty sandwich looks delicious. I love Big Sur – one of my favorite places I’ve visited. running there will be beautiful, and so happy Ben is running the 10-miler with you! you should come to Vancouver for the lululemon half marathon in August.
I signed up for my second half today. I am also debating on one that is on April 28..that means I need to start running.
gahhhh…why couldn’t you have picked a race that was further north!!!!???? Oh wait, I think i’ll actually be there that weekend because I just realized it’s the same as the marathon! I have another friend running it! I’ll see you there!!!
I could be convinced to do a Redding race
Hoping to meet you this weekend! I may or may not be the crazy stalker girl with the RER Stalker shirt! (KIDDING, kinda!) I did think about it
So, Ben is going to run 10 miles? What a great experience to have together!
Yes, I can’t believe he agreed to it!
Last night, I registered for a 15k that will be taking place in March. It’s one that will fit into my half marathon training plan really well. If I keep up with the running for the half, I may actually run a full by the end of the year!
I have a tattoo in the same place. Mine is a figure skate blade.
There’s also the Big Sur Half Marathon in November! I know it’s a long way away but I’ve already added it to my race calendar.
Registration opens in April I believe.
Love Big Sur, it is so pretty there! You must also try the Catalina Marathon, it is trail and tons of hills = hard. But so totally worth being added to the bucket list.
that big sur run sounds so fun!! i gotta go check out that list right now!!!
Big sur is awesome! Just so you know 10miler isnt nearly as scenic as the other distances though. Running over the bridge is the best part and for the last 6-7 miles you cant even really see the ocean. That said all the distances are a lot of fun, but I really hope you get into the 21miler!
Boo
We wanted scenery, but figured the 10 miler was more scenic than the 9 since it’s a loop through the park?
The 10 is much better than the 9 mile loop. The 10 is still really nice and along highway one, it’s just that the best views and the piano player are only part of the longer courses. No matter what you’ll still get some good photo ops:)
How exciting Ben is going to run it with you! That’s so awesome!
Soo, can I ask why the flame? Just curious because as a fellow redhead I hate the term “fire-crotch” and I feel putting a flame there only further warrants the term… but, you do have a much better sense of humor than me so maybe it doesn’t bug you like it does me. lol
I really didn’t even think about that until after! I always just knew I wanted a flame somewhere on my person that wouldn’t be too obvious. After the fact I realized it was shouting “fire crotch”, but it is what it is?
You should check out these two marathons in the Redwoods, both on the same course:
http://www.theave.org (in May)
redwoodsmarathon.org (in October)
Absolutely breathtaking!!!
wasa crackers are the best!
Nice job getting the West Coast “to run” races off your list and even better than Ben is doing it with you!
Sorry the Big Sur marathon was already sold out. I didn’t run that one, but I lived in the Monterey area for about a year and loved it! If you’re going to make a weekend of being in that area go to First Awakenings in Pacific Grove. It’s probably 45 minutes from Big Sur, but the breakfast is amazing! My mouth is watering right now just thinking about it. And if you want another excuse to go back to First Awakenings there’s a half marathon in Salinas that winds through wine country. It’s pretty nice, but the only half I’ve ever run so I don’t have much to compare it to. (Sorry for writing a mini-novel, but seriously. Go to First Awakenings.)
I know how you feel about the whole moving thing. My husband recently lost his contract in Chicago and received offers for a few places. We settled on Pennsylvania for several reasons, but his contract has been in limbo since last August so I’m glad something finally happened. He’s out there now, hopefully the next couple months go by quickly, so I can head out there after I finish my military obligation. Hang in there toots!
Love the tattoo!
How sweet of Ben to get you those flowers – purty, too
And I thought the Ceiling Cat watches man masturbate?
Well, he does that too so I need to pray to him not to tell everyone…
Any cheese + jelly combo is a winner in my mind! Great looking snack
P.S. BEAUTIFUL flowers!!!
Love the tattoo! I am way too chicken to ever get one. I went with my cousin when she got one of hers and I could barely handle that. Big wuss here!
I want to run Big Sur so bad! I have read so many good reviews on it. It’s super expensive though!!
Look how flat your stomach is!!!!
Good choice! I ran Big Sur last year as part of the marathon relay! I saw some concerns about lack of scenery for your distance… If the marathon relay is still open, you could sign up for that. A lot of the people I met run multiple legs of the relay — you don’t have to have 5 people. Or if you do, just volunteer to run the first leg and keep going! I ran leg 3 and ended up doing 3 and 4 for the extra mileage (and scenery!)
I’m running the 10 miler at Big Sur this year while my husband runs the full! Hope to “meet” you there
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