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10 Miles Before a Half

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5 May

Last night Ben hit up Happy Hour with his co-workers so I paired my adult beverage with a quesadilla. IMG_0556

Then, when he got home he mentioned fro-yo and I was on it!IMG_0557

Since I have two half marathons back to back the first weekend of June I decided to do a test “run” if ya will, and do 10 miles today. I have a half marathon tomorrow. I know my legs will be tired, but I’m just hoping to feel good tomorrow and enjoy the race.IMG_0558 (800x533)

I kinda think 10 miles is my new favorite distance to run. I’m not sure those new shirts are great for a heavy sweater like me though…IMG_0559 (800x533)

Before my run I had PB toast and half a banana (because I shared it with Ben).

When I got back I rolled a bit and showered. Then, I wanted lunch. I’m used to longer runs on Saturdays (and later starts) so I usually have lunch-y food after a long run. But today it was only 10:30am! IMG_0568 (800x533)

Disgusting leftovers salad…IMG_0567 (800x533)

After my 10am lunch I hit up the expo for tomorrow’s half marathon. It’s a small race and the expo was at a 24 hour fitness location at the Irvine Spectrum. IMG_0578 (800x600)

Okay, it wasn’t an expo – it was packet pickup. I was in and out in 3 minutes.IMG_0570 (800x600)

Ben and I also hit up Costco to check out a ceiling fan that was on sale. It was a fail, but the chocolate chip waffle sample was a win.IMG_0583 (800x600)

Since we were there, I grabbed my favorite bread…IMG_0584 (600x800)

But, does anyone else think it’s weird that each slice is “81” calories – not 80 or 75… That seems suspicious (mainly because each slice is so doughy and delicious I would believe they are more).IMG_0587 (800x600)

Aaand since we were there, Ben grabbed his favorite mixer. Looks like we’re going to have some fun tonight. I keep telling him I have a race tomorrow, but he can’t hear it. I think we should get his ears checked. IMG_0589 (600x800)

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  1. Amber K says

    2012-05-06 at 10:49 am

    I always wonder about calorie counts that are that exact. I’ve seen protein bars that are 217 calories and drinks that claim to be 103. Seems oddly specific!

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  2. Eating as a Path to Yoga says

    2012-05-06 at 7:36 am

    Good luck tomorrow!!! I still need to check out Yogurtland. What are your top 5 flavors and toppings?

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  3. Nicole says

    2012-05-06 at 6:44 am

    I haven’t seen those waffles. Will have to look.

    The Kidless Kronicles

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  4. Christine @ Joggin Happy says

    2012-05-06 at 4:28 am

    Good luck today!
    The margaritas were excellent carbo loading 🙂

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  5. Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says

    2012-05-05 at 8:19 pm

    Good luck tomorrow!

    I haven’t tried that margarita mixer. May have to! My girls and I had nachos to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Their idea and it was a good one!

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  6. Megan @ Run Like a Grl says

    2012-05-05 at 7:51 pm

    Costco has the best samples! Its one of the reasons I love going in there.

    I had frozen yogurt today too but it was from some place called Yogurt City. First time I ever went there and it wasn’t too bad. Pinkberry is still my fav!

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  7. Jac says

    2012-05-05 at 7:33 pm

    Good luck at your half marathon tomorrow!! Can’t wait to read the recap!!

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  8. Losing Lindy says

    2012-05-05 at 6:35 pm

    Good luck tomorrow!

    If you have a chance, I am doing my very first giveaway, stop by!

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  9. Haley @ Health Freak College Girl says

    2012-05-05 at 6:27 pm

    wooo good luck at the race tomorrow! i’m doing that one too 😀 should be fun with beautiful weather

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  10. Angela @ Health, Happiness and Harmony says

    2012-05-05 at 6:20 pm

    I have to try that bread! I’ve heard so much about it!

    When we went to Costco, my Ben tried a piece of their chocolate chip cookie cake and spent the rest of the time trying to convince me we needed one to take home!

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  11. Jen says

    2012-05-05 at 5:10 pm

    I love that bread!

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  12. Serena says

    2012-05-05 at 5:06 pm

    I’m pretty sure prerace cocktails are good luck!

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  13. Jen @nutcaseinpoint says

    2012-05-05 at 4:54 pm

    I bought the same mix today… To ‘health up’ my margies, I’m blending in some mango (round 1), strawbs (round 2), and pineapple (round 3). I can’t tell you what’ll happen for any additional round though!

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  14. Valerie says

    2012-05-05 at 4:28 pm

    I like the way Ben thinks. I mean it is Cinco de Mayo after all…

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  15. Dawn @ dawninwonderland says

    2012-05-05 at 4:06 pm

    ah i miss Costco so much, we don’t have one where i live now. Good luck tomorrow – looking forward to hearing how you did!

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  16. Missy says

    2012-05-05 at 3:55 pm

    I love Costco samples.
    Good luck tomorrow.

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  17. Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says

    2012-05-05 at 3:31 pm

    I am determined to have a margarita tonight too! It’s cince de May after all 😉

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  18. tiffany says

    2012-05-05 at 2:48 pm

    yesss i love that bread! i just eat it plain and toasted. my parents say it tastes weird (too sweet) for sandwiches, though. haha and i agree that the calorie count is oddly exact.

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  19. Sana says

    2012-05-05 at 2:17 pm

    Costco samples are the bestttt!

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2012-05-05 at 3:49 pm

      Ha! I was just reading your blog 🙂

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