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Friday Favorites–Tamales oh yeah

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5 Sep

Hello! Happy Friday!! Even though this was a short week I felt super busy!!

I woke up this morning with some major low back tightness. It’s something like a spasm and a cramp. Boo. So, this morning I am treating myself to a run and a yoga class. I have a race this weekend and am really hoping the yoga helps release my lower back! It’s ridiculous right now!

want to hang out

Related – I’ve been doing a lot of research on my thyroid issue and suspect my adrenal system is taxed from all the running I do. I need to incorporate more walking and yoga into my life to help balance it out.

treat yourself

Yeah.

Here are my favorite things this week:

Tamales! I bought a dozen from the lady on the corner after the Disney 10k and ate them throughout the week. Nothing beats a tamale with egg on top. Nada.

tamales for breakfast (800x600)

Speaking of Disney – I wore all my new race tees (at different times, hello) this week! I like them all.

dumbo double dare shirt (450x800)

A few of you asked about the sunglasses I was wearing when I did my test bun run… they are Maui Jim. The company sent me a pair for a partnership I’m doing with RnR. I spent like 6 hours on their site comparing until I decided on these ones. These are the Kanani, but I really wanted to get the Gingers just because ya know.

maui jim sunglasses for running review 2 (800x600)

The Roxican. This picture makes me happy.

dog kisses (800x450)

Propel flavor packets. I am kinda obsessed with these again and add them to my water in the afternoon to switch it up.

propel drink (600x800)

Watermelon. I bought one and then it was gone. Happens fast around here.

love watermelon blog (600x800)

(Don’t judge me because this is on the list every week!)

The Simpson’s Marathon – I think it’s on FX and has been on for 26 weeks now or something – nonstop. (Give or take a few)

friends homer eating

All right – I’m off to yoga! Ommmm.

Question: What’s your favorite thing this week?

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  1. Kelli says

    2014-09-06 at 3:09 am

    Love the pic of you and the pup!!

    Reply
  2. denisse porras says

    2014-09-05 at 4:47 pm

    Hi! I’m Mexican too and I live in the US as well! I was wondering what part from Mexico are you from?

    Reply
  3. Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says

    2014-09-05 at 4:43 pm

    My favorite thing this week is that Halloween candy is out! Milky Way caramel apple flavor – really good!

    Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    2014-09-05 at 3:13 pm

    Watermelon is amazing and is in my shopping cart every week.

    My favorite thing this week is getting a new job (I just got the call today!), with finding your blog a close second. I’ve been having a blast reading through your August posts. I think I’m falling in love with your blog a little. Is that weird?

    Reply
  5. Sarah @ KS Runner says

    2014-09-05 at 2:23 pm

    Favorite thing this week – the cloudy, rainy day we’re having today! It was 90+ degrees yesterday and in the low 60s today…only in Kansas!

    The tamales look good! It’s been a long time since I have had one!

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  6. Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    2014-09-05 at 2:18 pm

    I’m focusing and getting some more yoga into my life lately too. I feel so much better when I do it.

    Reply
  7. The Silent Assassin says

    2014-09-05 at 11:27 am

    Oh man…feel better!!! I’m gonna text you Sunday morning to see where you are. Hopefully you’re not sleeping! 😉

    Reply
  8. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says

    2014-09-05 at 10:02 am

    Race tees are the best!

    Reply
  9. Sally @ sweat out the small stuff says

    2014-09-05 at 10:01 am

    My pretty gerber daisy bouquet from trader joes! Inexpensive happy for the entire week!!!!

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2014-09-05 at 2:18 pm

      I almost bought myself flowers today because they were right at the entrance of the store, but forgot to go back and grab some. Now I regret it!

      Reply
  10. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    2014-09-05 at 9:49 am

    I definitely have trouble with sunglasses staying on my face during an outdoor run, good thing I don’t do those very often. This week I’m loving a couple of new workout pieces, including one from Lululemon I received at an event last night. Happy Friday!

    Reply
  11. Kari @ Kari On says

    2014-09-05 at 9:42 am

    This week I’m loving that football season has started. My love for fantasy football is borderline obsessive 🙂

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  12. Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says

    2014-09-05 at 8:47 am

    MMMM that watermelon looks so good. It’s been too long since I had watermelon! My favorite thing this week is iced coffee… I tried cold brew in the french press and it was really good!

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  13. Amanda says

    2014-09-05 at 8:46 am

    This week I’m really loving DOUGHNUTS! om nom nom

    Reply
  14. Leslie @ Life Begins @ 30? says

    2014-09-05 at 8:04 am

    I miss tamales. When I lived in Texas, it was so easy to find homemade tamales. I never see anyone make them in KC!!

    Reply
  15. Kris @ Canadian Girl Runs. says

    2014-09-05 at 7:59 am

    Overnight oats!! Who knew they were so good?

    Reply
  16. Linda @ Fit Fed and Happy says

    2014-09-05 at 7:57 am

    Favourite. thing this week is bone marrow! They are actuslly so nutritious that if they could come in a pull form, pharmaceutical companies would be broke.

    Reply
  17. Heather @fitncookies says

    2014-09-05 at 7:54 am

    Watermelon is on our list every week too! I’m the weirdo in the store checking the colors and knocking on them to hear what they sound like! haha But I get really good watermelon every time! I think I actually found out about the color and knocking from your blog last year!

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  18. Natalie @ Never Serious Blog says

    2014-09-05 at 7:47 am

    Ahhhhhhh! Parks & Rec treat yo’ self is perhaps the best episode. EVER

    Reply
  19. kristin @ W [H] A T C H says

    2014-09-05 at 7:16 am

    i could go for a good tamale!

    Reply

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