Breakfast -was the usual bowl of banana oats topped with some organic O's and AB. I also had a few handfuls of cereal while cooking, so that adds some cals to my breakfast. Rest day Friday - Since today was a no run day I went to the gym with Ben this morning. The bad thing is he only likes ... Read More about From the beginning
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Just pics
For some reason the computer/wordpress/I don't know who/ is not letting me post pics except for in the gallery. So, here's a photo recap of my little day. I had a great appointment with the RD and she has given me some tasks that will affect the blog. I'm will let you know tomorrow :) lunch ... Read More about Just pics
Fans for my wedding
I ordered fans for the wedding ceremony since it's outside, in June, in California and may be HOT! This is a possible cake topper. I'm not sure how I want our cake to look yet, so I don't know if we'll use this on top, but even if we don't it's a cute little decoration we can keep at our house. ... Read More about Fans for my wedding
Better than Cinnabon
If you can believe this, my dinner tonight was better than Cinnabon. And I should know because I had a sample today at the mall. While I was shopping in the mall for wedding shoes I got super hungry and thirsty, but I didn't want to buy mall food. So, I figured a diet coke would be a happy little ... Read More about Better than Cinnabon
Gross out your friends
I love when races give out Technical T's instead of regular old white shirts. I get too sweaty to run in t-shirts, so I love when I can wear a race tee to run! This was my running garb this morning. I did 5.5 miles with some hills thrown in for fun (?). My friends who read the blog make comments ... Read More about Gross out your friends
Cinco de Mayo Dinner
Two years ago today  Ben and I were in Vegas...for our third date. On our 2nd date we talked about how I had never been to the Grand Canyon. He suggested that we go that following weekend and I agreed. We both thought the other person was bluffing. That Thursday he called me and said he would pick ... Read More about Cinco de Mayo Dinner
Lunch Time All Day
I brought my lunch today figuring I might subsidize it with the potluck goodies. I did sample some spinach dip my peep made and these chips everyone was raving about, but mostly stuck to my own for lunch. But - the food was out all day so I may or may not have grabbed a few goodies later :) As I ... Read More about Lunch Time All Day
Halo Visor
I bought a new visor from the Race Expo this weekend. It is a Halo Visor. From the Halo Website: Halo Headbands are technically designed to keep sweat and sunscreen out of your eyes and off your glasses while training, working out, racing, or just working hard. Every Halo Headband includes our ... Read More about Halo Visor
Breakdown
Well, it seems I'm not the only one having a stress breakdown. I had a very good, long conversation with one of my bestest friends and she is dealing with a lot of "life things" right now too. She has decided to turn to alcohol in these trying times, while I visit good ol' ice cream. Together we ... Read More about Breakdown
Mother's Cookies
Do you remember when Mother's Cookies ceased production late last year? I for one was devastated. I didn't eat Mother's cookies often, but the thought that they were no longer an option in the cookie aisle was a travesty to this cookie lover. Well, in December 2008 the Kellogg Company acquired the ... Read More about Mother's Cookies
I scream
I should just come home and scream when I'm stressed. Even if I sound completely crazy to the neighbors, it might relieve some of my stress and prevent me from stress eating. Perhaps alternatives such as those found on theseedpharm.com can be used instead during times of stress. Instead of ... Read More about I scream
No Run Monday
Thanks for all your great comments about my race! It feels really good to have so many people sending good wishes :) I never claim that running is easy and no matter how many races I do I still get nervous for them, so I really appreciate your support. Today was a rest day from running since I ran ... Read More about No Run Monday
OC Half 2009 – Video
Here is me the morning of the race and right after it's done... I apologize, for some reason the sound on the video cuts out toward the end of each bite. Boo, but I thought I'd post it anyways. Things it cuts off - Me saying, "Note to self, braid your hair!" and Ben saying that he ate a Carl's ... Read More about OC Half 2009 – Video
Race day eats make me happy
I did it! I PR'd at the OC Marathon and I'm very happy. Ahhhhh!!! Check out the stats from my last half and then from this one: Long Beach Half Marathon - Oct 2008 - 1h:57m:12s OC Half Marathon - May 2009 - 1h:52m:59s It was hard for me to sleep last night - I was super nervous! I get really ... Read More about Race day eats make me happy
OC Half – Carb Loading
I have said it before on the blog my carb loading of choice is rice with soy sauce with some main dish of Thai or Chinese food. After a long day I decided quick Chinese takeout was the easiest way to get my hands on my salty carb of choice. I started with wonton soup. The place we went to didn't ... Read More about OC Half – Carb Loading
Turkey Sammie for me
It's weird to not get up and go running on a Saturday morning! I wanted to do something, but I don't run before a race. So, Ben and I did 8 minutes abs. Then, hit the Race Expo for my bib. I think race expos have so much energy and excitement around them!!! It's contagious! Before we left for the ... Read More about Turkey Sammie for me