This morning I woke up for a 9 mile run. I had half a banana before I left since we have 22 ripe ones that need to be eaten or frozen before we leave tonight!
Then, I set off with my fuel belt and dying ipod.
I went a different from usual route because I didn’t want to deal with the big hill at mile 3 on my normal route. But, that meant running on busy streets. Usually I “save” this route for the weekends when there’s no traffic.
Long story short at mile 8 a lady was coming out of her street trying to make a right and I was coming up her right side. I thought she saw me since she made a full stop (normally we only do “California stops” around here). But nope. She started to go as I crossed in front of her car. I yelled “Hey hey!” and she stopped. But it scared the crap out of me and my tiny little black heart was pounding crazy hard.
Vegas isn’t trying to bite me here, he’s trying to force me to scratch his cheek.
Since I have 20 thousand bananas to eat I put one in my “Over Run Oats” <- those are like overnight oats, but you just let them set over a run 
My Garmin died at Mile 7 right in the middle of my current favorite running song. Boo.b
Okay, I have to work and then I’m headed to FL tonight! See ya later
Question: What’s your state known for?
Mine is known for CA stops and Schwarzenegger and some other things…
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Massholes
I only heard that phrase recently on my trip to NY! Ha.
Meth
You must be from MO, too?
Hahah, yes.
Hmmm Florida is know for overpopulation and the blistering sun? And hurricanes? I’m sorry about your running scare. That once happened to me where a creepy rape Jeep wouldnt stop coming toward me and I thought I was going to die. The more reason to practice running safety!
Scary!
Ummm…the state I am in now…VA…known for Lovers? LOL
Oh- I hate drivers that don’t see pedestrians! Glad you’re ok.
I think we’re known for our beef (Alberta), but I’d like to say we’re known for our mountains since they’re so gorgeous!
Peaches!
So you must be from Arizona!
Kidding
Pretty sure Texas is known for the general laziness and extra chub. And HOT weather. And TexMex. None of those are good things in my opinion!!
maple syrup, cows, civil unions, foliage, and greenery. We also have rolling stops
We have matching ipods
I live in the Panhandle of Florida and we’re often referred to as “L.A.” or Lower Alabama
Oregon is known for rain… but it hasn’t rained for over a month.
Yeah, I wonder where our rain went?
I’m glad you didn’t get hit by the crazy non-stopper
I recently went on a short run and almost got hit by 2 cars who weren’t looking (You can read it here: http://www.runladylike.com/?p=508).
But onto the most important part: Bananas
My very favorite thing to do with bananas lately is to make a recovery workout shake. I use 1 cup of Horizon Organic low fat chocolate milk, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, and 1 frozen banana. I blend it (often use the magic bullet) until smooth. You could certainly add other things like protein powder if you want, but it is perfect as is. I find it great after a longer morning workout and often bring one in the car with me on the way to work.
Good luck with your banana dilemma!
I already put them in the freezer! Smoothies are on the agenda when we get home
Polygamy and skiing…can you guess where I live??
Matching iPods!!
I’ve been nearly hit MANY, many times! I’ve given countless dirty looks, stink-eyes, etc. I try to make eye contact with the driver or I just stand there and jog in place make the feel like an a$$ for not looking out for pedestrians/runners!
Also hate it when they pull INTO the crosswalk even though I’m trying to run across the street. Stink-eye fo sho!
Have a safe trip and I’ll take a few of your 22 million bananas!!
I live in California: state of drivers that rarely stop for runners…guess they’re in a big hurry to go nowhere (in traffic).
Tustin?! We’re practically neighbors!
Virginia. So, transvaginal ultrasounds and guns.
I was born in jersey: snooki
Live in PA: ya know, where the fresh prince was born and raised.
Thanks for not being run over !!!
I’m gonna do where I’m from, not where I am:
Mountains, beer, sunshine, skiing, outdoorsy-ness, and snow (although it just really doesn’t snow all THAT much).
Sounds like a fun place
haha over run oats- LOVE IT! Glad you’re ok- I’ve had way too many almost hits on my runs/ bike rides. Enjoy your trip!
I have a question – what type of fuel belt are you using and do you like it? I am training for my first marathon and looking to buy a fuel belt.
Thanks. Have a good trip.
Mosquitoes…..
and being nice!
Ahhhhh…
And the mall of america!!
I that CA was known as the land of the “fruits and nuts” or is it plastic surgery?
So glad you’re ok, that is scary. Have fun on your trip!
My homestate (now I’m a Cali girl) is known as the state of 10,000 lakes. This, however, is a lie. Its actually the state of 13,000+ lakes, 5 millionx13,000+lakes of mosquitos and everything-you-could-imagine fried and put on a stick. Best.State.Ever. Minnesota.
I live in Duluth and love it.
Agree. I’m from a different town though
I’m from New Mexico, most people question whether it’s even in the US.
I love NM. Worked there at a camp in the mountains one summer! Beautiful!
also a Cali girl…you forgot crunchy hippies
not sure what PA is known for but philly (where i live) is the city with the most murders in the US. nice.
Well, I just moved from Boston, which is notoriously known for its bad drivers (AKA Massholes).
Texas Panhandle …. Dust… Cow Patties… Calf Fries… Desperate Housewives maybe…. (excluding myself of course.)
FL…totally known for hurricanes, scam artists and anything bogus originates from here it seems…
and hmmmm California Stops..I did one of those 2 days ago but missed the cop 2 cars away and yes he did in fact pull me over and i played stupid…did NOT get ticket..whew! cuz just days before I was in court for speeding! maybe I should move to Cali?!
I am from Oregon we are known for coffee and hippies/tree huggers.
LOL @ over run oats
Your iPod is grape green!
MD – crabcakes and football =P
I love crab cakes!
I’m not sure what Illinois is known for, but good ol’ Chicago is known for deep dish pizza and ya know, some other, less important stuff.
Oppressive heat and dust. It’s just lovely! I miss my home state – mountains, fresh air, healthy living.
Oregon (home state): Rain, the Ducks & Beavers, Hippie/Hipsters, local organic produce
Michigan (last two years): Eminem, unemployment, Detroit, auto industry, The Mitten
South Carolina (new state): Not entirely sure besides hot and humid!
Okay, I’m dumb but what’s the mitten?
It is the shape of Michigan so when people ask here you are from in Michigan, people normally put their hand up and point to where they are from.
I’m from MI and I’ll add “Pure Michigan”
The Land Mass Between NOLA and Mobile (aka Mississippi) is known for fried anything (we invented frying ya’ll . . . okay not really, but we perfected it), lots of famous people who no one knows really came from Mississippi (Oprah, Brett Farve, the Manning Brothers, Morgan Freeman, William Faulkner, etc.), and being at the bottom of all the good lists. We’re the poorest state in the nation, but we give more money to charity than in other state so I guess that make us nice too.
Mississippi Proud!!!!
I’m from Arkansas and all I can say is thank goodness for Mississippi! You make us look better on all those good ole lists!
Here in Arkansas we’re known for diamonds, wal-mart, and running around without any shoes!
I was almost hit during a run once by a car who was rolling through a stop sign. He slammed on his breaks and then had the nerve to yell at me for not waiting to cross! Since I was a little, um, hyped up on endorphins, I may or may not have kicked his car and yelled back at him.
My state is known for overly privileged people who commute into NYC. And possibly Gilmore Girls.
Glad you’re Ok! I’ve almost been backed into by cars, while out running, and almost been hit by a van speeding through a red light, so I know how you feel.
As for the bananas, peel them and then freeze them ( in a ziplock bag) – then use them in smoothies when u return! Have a great vacation!
Monica, That is a perfect paced run! Glad to see it and better than my 6 mile run today. Lots of running to do this weekend
hmmm New Mexico is called the land of enchantment….so I guess we are known for enchantment? lol. Other than that green chile?
you better be careful–first you get hit by a duck and then almost hit by a car!
Hmmm I must live in the wrong state–I always do California stops!
Apples, cherries, Costco, and Amazon! 4 of my favorite things
Oh and Starbucks! Duh, how could I forget Starbucks!?! Blasphemy.
Mine too!
It used to be known for big beautiful mountains, snow, and bears. Now it’s known for Sarah Palin.
This too shall pass.
My state is known for mass amounts of beer consumption and the packers:)
Absurd reality shows… Sometimes I am embarassed to tell people I’m from New Jersey when traveling. I should just lie and say somewhere way cooler with less sterotypes.
New York State is known for taxes. Fun.
We are iPod twins! Does that mean I’ll get magically faster?
Beer, brats, cheese, custard… really healthy!
Minnesota is known for 10,000 plus lakes. So, that means lots of trails to run on. Whoohoo! Also, there is a saying ‘Minnesota Nice’.
I tried including a banana in my oatmeal once and it was just too filling and I couldn’t finish my oatmeal. #smallstomachcapacityissue
I have the opposite problem
Well..the city is known for pizza
We’re famous for our 10,000 lakes; the number is actually over 15,000 but they wanted a nice round number for the license plates – true story.
Oh, and I guess our winters are (in)famous.
Fast horses, pretty women, bourbon, and bluegrass…
Or is it…
Pretty horses and fast women. Both qualify.
Kentucky
Ohio! “The Buckeye State”
New York State is known for many things but where I am from is known for SNOW (your fav-I know!)!