I did it! When I signed up for the Las Vegas Half Marathon I thought, “This could either be the best idea or the worst idea I’ve ever made.” Well, I don’t think it ended up being either (dramatic much), but it did end up being a really good idea! I was able to sleep in a bit considering it was a ... Read More about Rock N Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon
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Bad Bangs and Burritos
I carb-loaded with a massive burrito last night. We tried to fix my bangs yesterday and they just got worse. Heather is a stylist, so it’s not like I was doing it myself, but they are beyond repair. Guess I have to wait it out! Sorry, I thought this pic was hilarious. I wasn’t even hungry after ... Read More about Bad Bangs and Burritos
Rock N Roll Las Vegas Expo
When we finally woke up today I did not feel like going anywhere but I was HUNGRY! Luckily I brought snacks for the weekend, so Luna bars and a banana made up breakfast. Actually one of the Luna bars made a midnight snack and I found the wrapper this morning. I didn’t feel like drinking coffee, ... Read More about Rock N Roll Las Vegas Expo
Deadication
I packed for Las Vegas while eating lunch. Notice that the first thing to go into my suitcase are my heels. For any other trip / location / event / day the first thing I pack is my running clothes. Vegas is the one place where I don’t even bother to think I’m going to run – sure it’s a wide open ... Read More about Deadication
Viva Las Vegas
See you tomorrow. Or, later today I mean… ... Read More about Viva Las Vegas
The Real Reason
The real reason I complain about the cold, even though I live in SoCal, is probably because I am addicted to smoothies for breakfast. The real reason I am going to be tired for this weekend’s race is because I didn’t take a mid-week rest day from running this week. I didn’t realize that until I ... Read More about The Real Reason
Confession Thursday : Orange Foods
I have eaten A LOT of orange foods today… Yes, this is a sweet potato the size of a dinner plate. Thank you. Okay, okay – and A LOT of “chocolate colored” foods too… If not for Greek yogurt my main protein source would be chocolate. If they made a steak shaped chocolate bar my life ... Read More about Confession Thursday : Orange Foods
The Best Part
The best part of realizing my visor is now in a tragic state is also realizing that this justifies buying a new one at the expo this weekend! Honestly though I am very picky about visors, so I might have to hunt around for a while and keep this one as is. Oh well, this visor worked just fine on my ... Read More about The Best Part
Spoons
Morning! I considered waking up early for a gym class before school, but talked myself out of it because I felt so tired yesterday. I still woke up with enough time to do some Abs and light arm exercises though Then, it was time for a rushed breakfast. I got this bowl and spoon set from our ... Read More about Spoons
Tired All Day
I got 8+ hours of sleep last night, but was still tired all day I’m hoping it’s just because of “girl stuff” and not because I’m getting sick. I have big plans for this weekend (like, a little thing called a half marathon!) so I cannot get sick. All I know is I desperately wanted to fall ... Read More about Tired All Day
Mug of Love
I am cold, but cannot be stopped from making smoothies for breakfast! After an easy 6 miler this morning I tried to talk myself into different, warmer breakfast options. But, I reeeeally wanted a smoothie! So that was that. In the mix: ice, frozen spinach, protein powder, almond milk, chia ... Read More about Mug of Love
Try, Try Again
If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. Even when that comes to baking cookies where the first batch comes out super dry and flat. And even though recipe #2 isn’t perfect, the saying isn’t “Try, Try, Try Again” so I only get two tries Eggnog Cookies I had this amazing and possibly ... Read More about Try, Try Again
You Decide
Wearing my running clothes, but got side tracked with a genius baking idea… Procrastinating a run? Or Working hard for the blog? You Decide. On second thought, don’t… these cookies look a little flat… Darn it. ... Read More about You Decide
My Apologies
I’m sorry. I know there are only so many bowls of oats you can take before you start selecting “Mark All As Read” on your Google Reader. And only so many close ups of chia seeds too, I’m sorry. I know, I know, you get it – healthy people like tiny little $57.00 specs of pepper on any food they ... Read More about My Apologies
Eggnog Yogurt
I picked up another holiday flavor yogurt at Target the other day. This time it was Eggnog. I was super excited to get my first taste of ‘nog for the season, but it wasn’t very eggnoggy. I think the Low Fat version might be better since I’m used to thicker Greek yogurt now. Luckily, I got Ben one of ... Read More about Eggnog Yogurt
Despite the Cold
Despite the cold I still was craving a smoothie for breakfast. After 5.75 chilly miles outside you’d think I would want a warm bowl of oats, but nope – I wanted a green monster. I had a bagel thin with PB&PB on the side. After a year of being obsessed with Almond Butter I’m back on the PB ... Read More about Despite the Cold