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Sweet Sixteen Miles

by runeatrepeat on March 3, 2012

Happy Saturday! I’m thinking about officially making Friday’s pizza night. Sadly, this is the best idea I’ve had in years. But the “thin crust” frozen pizza I bought was a scam. Don’t try to fool this Mexican – I know a tortilla when I see it!  I stole a piece of Ben’s “real pizza” for carb-age.IMG 7137 800x600 thumb Sweet Sixteen Miles

More specifically, Friday should be Pizza and Wine night wlEmoticon winkingsmile Sweet Sixteen MilesIMG 7140 600x800 thumb Sweet Sixteen Miles

This morning I woke up and did my pre-run rituals – bathroom, change, iced coffee, PB&J toast, bathroom again…

I had 16 miles on the agenda with the last 3 at Marathon Goal Pace. Hey, why do I have a MGP with no marathon on the schedule. Because I’m considering one and want to decide after next weekend’s long run.

I ran to my favorite spot and Ben picked me up 16 miles later. He rocks.

16 Miles – Average Pace 8:39

My splits weren’t very even but that’s partially because the route.IMG 7145 800x600 thumb Sweet Sixteen Miles

When I got home I had a quick bowl of cereal. Yes, that would be the last of the Kashi Crisp. It lasted all of 3 days…IMG 7144 800x600 thumb Sweet Sixteen Miles

Then, I hit up Whole Foods on the way to my mom’s. I spotted this new Larabar find – uber. I didn’t get one because I’m a chocolate girl and these were all fruit.IMG 7146 800x600 thumb Sweet Sixteen Miles

And my post-run ritual… Whole Foods Salad Bar. A little bit of everything and a new bigger can of Stevia. I tried the Ginger Root-beer because my stomach has been randomly hurting and I’m hoping the ginger would help.IMG 7152 800x600 thumb Sweet Sixteen Miles

I really wanted quinoa and there wasn’t a good quinoa salad today. Oh well, guess I have to go back…

On a bed of kale (why don’t I buy kale anymore?!)… vegan ratatouille, grilled veggie couscous, baked ziti, old fashioned potato salad, chicken masala, tabouli…IMG 7153 800x600 thumb Sweet Sixteen Miles

Now I’m blogging from my Nina’s car enroute to my cousin’s baby shower. She lives in B.F.E, California so we’re carpooling.

See ya later!

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{ 27 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Amy March 3, 2012 at 4:09 pm

nice pace on your run!! i havent seen those uber bars in stores yet around here…i love lara bars though but im with you..chocolate all the way!

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2 Jordan@almondjay March 3, 2012 at 4:18 pm

A box of puffins rarely lasts more than 2 days in my house haha

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3 Losing Lindy March 3, 2012 at 4:33 pm

great run!

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4 Christine @ BookishlyB March 3, 2012 at 6:15 pm

Baby shower? Better you than me :) Is it bad I hate them? Except the inevitable cake… love the cake.

I went to the Veggie Grill in Irvine for the first time today, partly because of your post awhile back (and because my husband likes it). Not too bad! We’re going vegetarian for lent :)

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5 runeatrepeat March 4, 2012 at 8:58 pm

Ah! You were so close. Let me know next time :)

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6 Amanda@justagirl March 3, 2012 at 6:53 pm

We have pizza night most Fridays. I can’t imagine running sixteen miles, I ran ten today and barely made it. You are a rock-star!

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7 Ricole Runs March 3, 2012 at 7:13 pm

Very speedy 16 miles! Nice run! I have never had the whole foods bar! I better remedy that someday…!

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8 Sana March 3, 2012 at 7:19 pm

I love greasy Pizza Hut. just love.

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9 samHOTmess March 3, 2012 at 7:27 pm

MONICA-
we must be buying the same type of cereal.
some sort of defect where it only lasts for 2-3 days at a time…
nothing to do with only having “ONE BOWL” aka ONE BUCKET.
solution:
bigger boxes…
are ya with me.

nice work on the 16miles.
I say just DO IT. on the Marathon. sign up. get it girl.

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10 runeatrepeat March 4, 2012 at 8:59 pm

So on the same cereal page!

I know, I know I should sign up…

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11 Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More March 3, 2012 at 7:30 pm

We usually have Papa Murphy’s pizza every few weeks. It makes me feel like I’m cooking. ;-)

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12 Heather @ Run Eat Play March 3, 2012 at 7:34 pm

Great job on 16 miles! I havent been to Whole Foods hot food / salad bar in far too long!

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13 Ida March 3, 2012 at 8:41 pm

pizza is the best long run fuel!

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14 Deirdre @ Oh Well Whatever March 3, 2012 at 9:34 pm

Great pace on your 16 miles! I with I had a WF salad bar in my kitchen to come home to every night, that would be perfect. Oh and one at the office too please.

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15 The Healthy Engineer March 3, 2012 at 10:01 pm

B.F.E? Maybe it’s a joke I don’t understand :(

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16 runeatrepeat March 4, 2012 at 9:54 pm

“Bum Fck Egypt” you never heard that?

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17 Janiek March 4, 2012 at 6:49 am

Since I know you sometimes drink the skinnygirl margaritha, i thought this article might intrest you: http://fitceleb.com/bethenny-frankels-skinnygirl-pulled-off-shelves-for-health-reasons/

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18 runeatrepeat March 4, 2012 at 9:00 pm

Wow! Thanks for sharing!!

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19 Kayla Moothart March 4, 2012 at 8:19 am

I feel the same way about kale! I was on a huge kick and for some reason just stopped. I want to start buying it again too!

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20 So... March 4, 2012 at 9:24 am

Why’re you running your long runs at race pace, chica? You should follow a legit training plan and you’ll perform lots better in races.

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21 runeatrepeat March 4, 2012 at 9:03 pm

I’m following a training play, I just suck at pacing myself.

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22 Julie March 4, 2012 at 9:51 am

I love ur blog!!! Why don’t you eat a slice of real pizza tho…maybe you’ll be left more satisfied?

PS- zevia is the shizzz.

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23 runeatrepeat March 4, 2012 at 9:02 pm

I do eat “real” pizza when I’m out :) at home I try to make it healthier.

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24 Amber K March 4, 2012 at 11:18 am

I would have stolen Ben’s pizza too. Thin-crust “pizza” is not pizza. My husband and I affectionately call it “cracker pizza” because it’s like you’re eating a cracker with toppings. No thanks!

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25 momgetsfit March 4, 2012 at 5:47 pm

The California Pizza Kitchen’s Margerite (sp) frozen pizza is super good and tastes fresh. You should try that one too.

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26 kerry March 5, 2012 at 6:33 am

i cant imagine running 16 miles! kudos to you!

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27 Cassilda March 10, 2012 at 8:55 am

i don’t understand your line of thought. could you make it clearer please?http://www.ouvirmusicagratis.net

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