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. 
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?! 
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). 
I asked Ben for an egg scramble with spinach and mushrooms.Turns out he is a good cook!
I really need to let him cook for me more often 
Now I’m eating an apple and blogging 
Ben and I are taking Matt on an little open house in Pasadena today. See ya later!
I LOVE the new HEADER!!!! Had to tell you that!!! LOVE!
Happy Sunday to you and Ben!!!
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!
Ah! I’ve done that before! It blows but you gotta do what you gotta do!
I can’t wait to see you this weekendddd!
Cute costumes!! Er, I mean running attire. 😉
was Ben wearing that while he was cooking, too? 😉
You’re going to my ‘hood!
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.
have fun in pasadena!!! i always hit great harvest when i’m there.
lovin the new header!
That scramble looks very tasty!
Glad to have found your blog, I’m anxious to read it. Those spinach eggs look yummo…my fave!
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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?
Ha, I’m on my way to Pasadena on my bike in 10 minutes! lol
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! 🙂
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
I have a running box too! I need to clean it out though and my yak traks take up a ton of room!