This is my happy face before my run this morning. I was determined to make this run good. 
After 2 bad long runs I have been really discouraged so I took a look at my training plan, fitness level, fuel, rest and pride and decided I needed to change some things up. I cut back on my mileage after coming to terms with the fact that I wasn’t at the fitness level I thought when I created the plan.
But, I was optimistic that this would be a good run. And it was!
12 miles in 1:49:03
This is right in line with my goal time! Yes!
Once I got back I made a huge Smoothie in a Bowl = SIAB (acronym courtesy of Kath) topped with cereal. This is great because you get a smoothie and cereal for breakfast 🙂
Then, I made Ben breakfast and ended up eating a piece of toast and some eggs. I completely wasn’t hungry for this after my huge smoothie so I felt like crap afterwards. Boo. Need to listen to my hunger!
Oh, before I left I had some bread with PB 🙂 This the the Fiber One Cinnamon Raisin Bread. It’s super processed and has a ton of ingredients (it was the cheapest semi-healthy option and I was desperate at the time). But, I have to admit that it’s really good. It takes like Hawaiian Bread when you eat it plain.
My Saturday eats are usually random…I had some grapes, a chocolate chip cookie, a Bagel Bite from Costco samples and some chips. I think we’re going to see a movie and have dinner. Date Night!
Oh, and I stole this cat. Well, I was writing TY cards in the front room when I glanced out the screen door and saw a cat on our patio. I immediately told Ben “We have a cat!” He told me she is the neighbor next door’s cat and I told him, “She’s mine now!” Ha. But, alas Stevie (I don’t know his/her name) went home. She’ll be back. 
Holy f girls, you are fast!! So glad you’re run was better that time. I’m sure your positivity and determination helped quite a bit 🙂
Thanks everyone! I was super down and your cheers help 🙂
nice job on the run monica! that is a stellar pace.
Great run!! I hate when I’ve had a couple bad runs in a row and I get really discouraged. Nothing like a good one to snap you out of it.
Stevie is cute!
Cute kitty and nice job on the long run!
Great job! Speedy too!
Cute kitty. He looks like my Jackson, who is enjoying the limelight in my blog 🙂
Hi Monica! I have been reading your blog for quite sometime now and I love it!
I had a question about your long runs. I am currently training for a half marathon and would like to know how you fuel during these double digit runs. I am heading out on a 9 miler tomorrow and I was wondering what tips you had for fueling.
Your blog is such a joy to read and I really admire your approach to a healthy lifestyle. Keep up the good work!
awesome run! have a fun date night
Wow, awesome run time! Congrats! I wish I could run double digits. I’m not there yet, but almost.
Don’t worry about your eats. After a long run like that you definitely needed more then just the smoothie.
Enjoy date night!