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No Gu No Go

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14 May

I had an early long run planned for this morning so I set my alarm and tried to get out the door fast. Before I left I had PB toast and rustled around in my “running box” for some Gu. IMG_0086 (800x600)

Well, I somehow managed to leave it behind and at mile 6 of my 12 miler realized I didn’t tuck it in my water bottle case. Boo. So, I hit the wall at about mile 8 and there was no amount of positive coaching that was going to get my blood some much needed sugar. I had $5 in the case, but there were no stores around so I was SOL.

Since I did an out and back 6 miles I had no choice but to finish the run albeit slowly and all the while considering knocking in a stranger’s door and saying “Trick or Treat!” in hopes they would really think it was October 31st and give me some candy. I mean, I’m sure it would have worked since I was dressed like this for my run today. What a coincidence, right?! ben and i on halloween

When I got back home I felt pretty weak and hungry. I got in the shower while Ben made breakfast. I used to never trust him to cook for me since he used the Paula Deen method of cooking (read: a half a stick of butter in an egg sandwich). IMG_0080 (800x600)

I asked Ben for an egg scramble with spinach and mushrooms.Turns out he is a good cook!IMG_0081 (800x600)

I really need to let him cook for me more often SmileIMG_0083 (800x600)

Now I’m eating an apple and blogging Smile IMG_0085 (800x600)

Ben and I are taking Matt on an little open house in Pasadena today. See ya later!

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    1. Katie says

      2011-05-15 at 11:03 am

      I LOVE the new HEADER!!!! Had to tell you that!!! LOVE!

      Happy Sunday to you and Ben!!!

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    2. Julie @ Wearing Mascara says

      2011-05-15 at 10:20 am

      Okay, no joke – Dan (my bf) and I dressed up in the same costume a couple years ago! Just found a blog post with our costume: http://wearingmascara.com/index.php/2009/10/family-love-and-halloween-decisions/

      Hahahaha 🙂 Love it! What a fun costume!

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    3. Katy (The Singing Runner) says

      2011-05-15 at 9:44 am

      Ah! I’ve done that before! It blows but you gotta do what you gotta do!

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    4. Sana says

      2011-05-14 at 7:31 pm

      I can’t wait to see you this weekendddd!

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    5. Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says

      2011-05-14 at 5:09 pm

      Cute costumes!! Er, I mean running attire. 😉

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    6. Emma (Namaste Everyday) says

      2011-05-14 at 5:02 pm

      was Ben wearing that while he was cooking, too? 😉

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    7. hippierunner says

      2011-05-14 at 3:46 pm

      You’re going to my ‘hood!

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    8. Ida says

      2011-05-14 at 3:43 pm

      Bonking is the worst! better on a training run than a race though- you’ll always be gu’ed up now.
      Butter makes everything sooo delish, but a little does go a long way.

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    9. lynn @ the actor's diet says

      2011-05-14 at 2:47 pm

      have fun in pasadena!!! i always hit great harvest when i’m there.

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    10. Rae says

      2011-05-14 at 2:39 pm

      lovin the new header!

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    11. Emily @ Savory and Savage says

      2011-05-14 at 2:34 pm

      That scramble looks very tasty!

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    12. Running Mama says

      2011-05-14 at 2:33 pm

      Glad to have found your blog, I’m anxious to read it. Those spinach eggs look yummo…my fave!

      runningtobeskinny.com

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    13. lauren says

      2011-05-14 at 1:32 pm

      I love that Halloween costume! I’m also kinda afraid to let my husband cook for me, he is liberal with the butter, oil & cheese! What do you think about gatorade/g2 vs fuel for long runs? I’ve been doing a 28 oz water bottle of g2 from the halfway point to the end ony long runs and my first half is next week, do I need more fuel?

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    14. Kianni says

      2011-05-14 at 12:59 pm

      Ha, I’m on my way to Pasadena on my bike in 10 minutes! lol

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    15. Jesse says

      2011-05-14 at 12:20 pm

      That scramble looks yummy! I always think that food tastes better when someone else prepares it and serves it to you-with lots of love! 🙂 Your blog always cracks me up girl, keep up the good work and hope you have a super-fun weekend! 🙂

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    16. Kelly says

      2011-05-14 at 11:45 am

      I had the same thing happen on an 18 mile run last December. I needed fuel on mile 16, but didn’t have it and hit the wall. I felt so drained! Luckily I was only 2 miles from the house so I called my husband and he brought it to me so I could finish. I was on the brink of tears by the time he got to me. Low blood sugar + sore muscles = not a good time

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    17. Michelle says

      2011-05-14 at 11:44 am

      I have a running box too! I need to clean it out though and my yak traks take up a ton of room!

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