Today was bizee! I was about to open my personal email after work but then realized I needed a breather before attacking it. So, I went on a little walk with this weekend’s WINNER of the Paso Robles Marathon…
Skinny Runner! I can’t even imagine what it’s like to be that cool or fast or skinny or runny. Great job SR!
Then, I went to the Goodwill to get some throw away gear for before the ING NY Marathon. The race is unique in that the start is pretty late – I start after 10am and it’s a lot colder there than it is in SoCal.
So, runners layer up and then toss those layers before the gun fires to GO! (The clothes are donated to local charities so it’s all good.)
I wanted a snuggie per SR’s suggestion, but there was none to be found. I did see this cool t-shirt from Mills College though…
I liked the back:
Then, I stopped at the store on the way home and grabbed a few things to make a special treat for Ben – pigs in a blanket! I randomly got the idea from a commercial this week (I’m a sucker for marketing).
Being an interracial couple and all our mom’s cooked up very different foods for our fams. So, after 3 years of chorizo burritos he was very surprised to come home to this meal!
Those kosher hot dogs are only 45 calories each. Surprising, right? I served them up with roasted brussel sprouts. Random, but good.
Halloween candy has been on my mind and if you’re going to do it – do it right…
Back to my pre-race gear…
YES! I found this long windbreaker with a hood. El Toro represent! (That is a local high school.)
Brrr! It’s going to be cold!
Then, I’m going to flash everyone! So they run really fast away from me and towards the finish line! Just doing my part.
I was wearing those clothes under the whole time, just trying to be silly.
Womp womp womp.
Hope everyone in the storm Sandy areas are safe and warm tonight! Take care.
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I have used race corrals as a way to get rid of things that I don’t like (highlighter-yellow fleece, I am talking about you!) or that don’t fit right. Since most races do donate to charities, it is all for a good cause.
The Kidless Kronicles
Love the jacket you found. I went to El Toro!!
Very cool! Ben’s friend went to El Toro too! Are you still local?
I am local again now and living in Irvine after living in San Diego for 12 years after college. I graduated from ETHS in 1994! It’s good to be back. A lot has changed!
the interracial couple comment made me lol:)
I made pigs in a blanket Saturday while watching football. My husband loves them but we only make them like once or twice a year. We grew up eating differently too. He’s from Baton Rouge and I’m Italian. We’ve slowly merged our tastes though!
Have you decided on your race outfit?
No, not yet! I think I’m going to decide today
I love that Mill’s College shirt! My mom and grandma went there and it has special spot in my heart.
Very cool! I was going to buy it and ended up putting it down on accident.
Do you think the storm is going to sidetrack the race?
As of right now, the NY race officials are saying everything will stay on schedule. Fingers crossed!
If you can, find some of those hand warmers, or some of those $1 gloves
Yes! I have hand warmers – thanks for reminding me!!!
Haha, love that shirt! Tell me you got it.
Ha ha-you always brighten my day!
thanks for walking with me! and for stealing my could be throwaway gear.
Good reminder on the easy dinner idea – my husband loves that one too. Silly boys.
I don’t want to be a party pooper but do you have other stuff to layer under the windbreaker? That is NOT going to be warm enough for a SoCal girl at the start
You’re right, I think I’m also going to wear a beanie and arm warmers. Not sure what else I can add?
I’ve never seen Reeses Dark. Definitely have to try that!
I went to Mills!
It rocks and totally deserves a shout out!
I saw Snuggies for 4.99 at Ross recently. I was tempted to get one for work because its so stinking cold here, but figured the camo pattern wasn’t appropriate for the office.
CVS has some small fleece blankets for like $3 in case you need a little more protection.
Fail! That’s cheaper than my jacket was!
The hot dogs in crescent rolls was a family dinner staple growing up.
Haven’t thought of those in ages!