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I Think My Cat Is On Drugs

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18 Nov

Hello! I feel like I have a few random / personal / misc. things to share. It’s hard to randomly slip some stuff in a blog post when we’re talking about running and I suddenly am like, “Oh wait, I need to tell you about my gyno appt and missing tooth and hairy grill”

hairy grill

I heard “hairy grill” for the one and only time on a RHONJ rerun and didn’t really think anything about it. Then, I saw this gif and thought it was the funniest thing. Random. Ha!

milania is everything

Doctor stuff: I got my test results back and am dying. Eventually. But we all are.

Specific to my test it’s the lowest level of ‘bad cells’ so we are going to let my body try and fight it off and retest in January. Pray my body kicks all the unhealthy cells the heck outta there!! (You can check out my post on my abnormal test results here.)

Dentist stuff: I had a permanent crown put in yesterday. Now I can get back to my old eating self. I’m excited. (You can see my missing tooth here.)

Other: My cat is on drugs.

Seriously, catnip is like drugs for cats. I got Vegas a new scratcher that came with a packet of catnip and he freaks out. He’s not this excited about anything else ever. Once I sprinkle it on the scratcher he rubs his face and body all over it. Keeping your cats free of pests becomes a hassle-free task when using Frontline Plus Cats, an effective and trusted choice for pet owners everywhere.

cat nip is drugs for cats (450x800) cat nip is drugs for cats 3 (450x800) cat nip is drugs for cats 2 (450x800)

And randomness of the day…

I got the Advocare magazine the other day and noticed the cover feature looks like my brother. Kinda. Okay, it’s mainly just their hair but still – it is a unique red hair- super rich, bright burnt orange. And it’s crazy crazy thick. I don’t know why I’m talking about this, but now you know.

advocare magazine (450x800)

Pile on the Miles Day 18

I woke up super early and got in an easy 6 mile run. CJ told me to try and run on a softer surface like grass or dirt. I don’t have a lot of options for that but managed to find some dirt for a while on the other side of the path I run. It works.

running challenge day 17 (450x800) running on dirt (800x450) pile on the miles running challenge week 3

This week’s Pile on the Miles Challenge is sponsored by Sabra. They make the BEST hummus ever. No contest. I’ve tried them all. Check out all the flavors and other products on their site. The Food in My Beard made this Shrimp Club with their honey mustard spread.

sabra club sandwich

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Update social media with #RERMiles to share your progress and motivate others.

Open to all. Closes tomorrow at 9pm PST.

Question: What’s your POTM update for today?

Me: tbd

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. POTM is sponsored by Sabra this week.

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    1. Stephanie B Weeks says

      2016-11-19 at 4:39 pm

      I did 7 mile run then I walked about 3 miles.

      Reply
    2. Christina says

      2016-11-19 at 9:15 am

      Rest day and last work day before holiday week.

      Reply
    3. Kat says

      2016-11-19 at 8:05 am

      Rest day! So far 5 of 6 days working out this week!

      Reply
    4. Erinn says

      2016-11-19 at 2:59 am

      I also ran 6 easy miles!! Ready for the weekend 🙂

      Reply
    5. Michelle B says

      2016-11-18 at 9:47 pm

      3 terrible miles for me. My legs and glutes were on fire because of leg day yesterday. Ugggghhhh…

      Reply
    6. Michelle Austin says

      2016-11-18 at 9:27 pm

      Milania is the funniest. Did 2.5 miles tonight on the treadmill. The dang thingood has been acting up, I need to get it figured out Sine it starting to look like winter is dinally coming to WI.

      Reply
    7. Ginger says

      2016-11-18 at 8:48 pm

      Today was a rest day

      Reply
    8. Heidi says

      2016-11-18 at 8:18 pm

      Two miles! Building back up after an injury is so hard. I just want to run as far as I want to, but even two miles has me on the couch with an ice pack 🙁

      Reply
    9. Katie B says

      2016-11-18 at 7:33 pm

      This week’s been rough. Today I squeezed in some squats and did a few minutes of yoga. Tomorrow will be better. *fingers crossed*

      Reply
    10. Teresa says

      2016-11-18 at 7:14 pm

      Rest day = buffet dinner with friends from out of town.

      Side note: I’ve had abnormal cells 3 different times in the past 8 years. Only the first time did I have to do a colposcopy and subsequently a Leep. The other two times they went away on their own. I hope the same for you. I can’t preach enough good health practices lead to early detection and save lives, so kudos to you.

      Reply
    11. Nicole says

      2016-11-18 at 7:12 pm

      Today was a rest day-moving is exhausting!

      Reply
    12. Tiffany says

      2016-11-18 at 6:18 pm

      Orangetheory class today! Now that I’m done with the half marathon and not starting marathon training until late January, I want to try and get to OTF classes 3x per week.

      Reply
    13. Tal says

      2016-11-18 at 6:08 pm

      Flywheel 45 Fly Class

      Reply
    14. Amy says

      2016-11-18 at 6:07 pm

      Today I got 25,000 steps in! I got up earlier than my alarm- so I was at the gym by 5:15am! That’s a first for me. I am usually there by 6ish. I was on the elliptical for 30 minutes, then walked on the treadmill for 2.2 miles. The rest of the steps I got throughout the day and walking at lunch. I can’t believe thanksgiving is next week!

      Reply
    15. Alex says

      2016-11-18 at 5:54 pm

      Rest day today.

      Reply
    16. Kendra Jones says

      2016-11-18 at 5:51 pm

      7 tempo miles today at an 8:00 pace!

      Reply
    17. Jim Leatherby says

      2016-11-18 at 5:49 pm

      110 minutes on the elliptical today.

      Reply
    18. Katherine says

      2016-11-18 at 5:37 pm

      25 minutes of yoga.

      Reply
    19. Allison Keskimaki says

      2016-11-18 at 5:14 pm

      Gym workout and a 3 mile run this evening. It’s getting dark soooo early; had to pick up my pace to finish before I couldn’t see!

      Reply
    20. Melanie Ramey says

      2016-11-18 at 4:56 pm

      I was finally able to get back to my lunch time run routine. Which was a good thing bc I had a super stressful day up to that point. I head outside and then realize it decides to be winter in the past four hours!! It was 80 degrees in MO yesterday, and a balmy 48 degrees this morning. While the temperature remained near the same, the wind picked up big time! The windchill made the temp feel like 32! I started out convinced I’d run 2 miles easy! I turned the corner to head into the wind and was like NOPE! Let’s make this a FAST 1mile. Super long story short, I ran the fastest mile in my life! Glad I went out. Was able to stretch my legs after last nights run. However it took a legit hour before I could feel my face! 11 miles so far this week! Feels great to get back to it!

      Reply
    21. Katie says

      2016-11-18 at 4:55 pm

      5 miles this morning. Felt awesome to get out and do a little longer weekday run!

      Reply
    22. Nicole Park says

      2016-11-18 at 4:46 pm

      I got out of work late and had to pick up my son 3 towns away but still got 3 miles in! Looking forward to my AM long run tomorrow!! 49/75

      Reply
    23. Julie says

      2016-11-18 at 3:46 pm

      5 miles and some core work. 🙂

      Also if your brother looks like Andy Dalton, sign me up!

      Reply
    24. Meredith says

      2016-11-18 at 3:30 pm

      Rest day today, long run tomorrow!

      Reply
    25. Siny says

      2016-11-18 at 3:29 pm

      Just core workout today.

      Reply
    26. Heather says

      2016-11-18 at 3:10 pm

      Nice 35 minute core yoga workout!

      Reply
    27. Caitlin says

      2016-11-18 at 2:54 pm

      Rest day, strength training tomorrow.

      Reply
    28. Erin M. says

      2016-11-18 at 2:44 pm

      I took a walk and lifted upper body weights today!

      Reply
    29. Amanda says

      2016-11-18 at 2:13 pm

      I did 3.5 slow Friday morning miles today!

      Reply
    30. Tara @ Run and Live Happy says

      2016-11-18 at 2:13 pm

      I walked today!

      Reply
    31. Frannie says

      2016-11-18 at 2:07 pm

      1) That sandwich looks amazing, but I don’t know how you would eat it.

      2) I did 40 minutes on the stationary bike. Going to try running tomorrow! I hope I don’t snot everywhere!

      Reply
    32. Samantha L says

      2016-11-18 at 1:50 pm

      I’ve been through all that abnormal cell BS, the colposcopy, cryos, and they did an acid treatment too. I recommend NOT letting them do the acid treatments, if it comes to that. It created a ton, well close to, of scar tissue and caused a very rough delivery for my daughter. Just some friendly advice, maybe a little TMI! Anyways, I did 3 miles today, prepping for a Turkey Trot 5K on thanksgiving 🙂

      Reply
    33. Tracie says

      2016-11-18 at 1:50 pm

      Rest day today

      Reply
    34. Erin says

      2016-11-18 at 1:49 pm

      I’m running in a cross country run tomorrow (cold and super windy, ugh!) so I continued to play it safe by doing the elliptical and yoga today.

      Reply
    35. Sassypants says

      2016-11-18 at 1:14 pm

      4.5 mile easy run + strides this morning on the treadmill.

      Reply
    36. Natasha says

      2016-11-18 at 12:49 pm

      Dog walking today so I got some exercise plus my stationery bike/desk while working.

      Is a hairy grill….hair on the upper lip? I have no clue!!!

      Reply
    37. Mary says

      2016-11-18 at 12:49 pm

      Just 2 miles for me.

      Reply
    38. Karien @ Running the Race says

      2016-11-18 at 12:35 pm

      A quick 4 km run in the sun!

      Reply
    39. Rachelle says

      2016-11-18 at 12:27 pm

      I’m not having the greatest running week… But I’m determined to turn it around. Hopping on the treadmill in a little while (well, running – not actually “hopping” because that would be silly) and I want to try to get 5 miles in.

      Reply
    40. Abby says

      2016-11-18 at 12:02 pm

      Ran nearly 5 miles last night battling cramps, 4 miles this morning! Backtoback!

      Reply
    41. Brittany says

      2016-11-18 at 11:42 am

      Ran 6.3 miles this morning. Feeling good that I have kept up with this challenge so far!

      Reply
    42. Jen says

      2016-11-18 at 11:22 am

      60 degrees in Chicago and it’s mid November – crazy! Took advantage with an early morning 4 miler!

      Reply
    43. Leah says

      2016-11-18 at 11:21 am

      I ran 5 sore miles.

      Reply
    44. Nathaly @NathyCure says

      2016-11-18 at 11:02 am

      I ran 3.5 easy mile this morning. They felt so good.

      Vegas is so funny lol!

      Reply
    45. Paige c says

      2016-11-18 at 11:02 am

      Long walk and some yoga today!

      Reply
    46. Sarah says

      2016-11-18 at 11:02 am

      Ran 5 miles this morning! It was so (so cal) cold!

      Reply
    47. cathy says

      2016-11-18 at 11:00 am

      rest day!

      Reply
    48. Karen says

      2016-11-18 at 11:00 am

      Today is bodycombat!

      Reply
    49. Samantha says

      2016-11-18 at 10:41 am

      Ab Blaster Class

      Reply
    50. Amy says

      2016-11-18 at 10:22 am

      I did 40 minutes of weights this morning. I’m building those muscles!

      Reply
    51. susiehurfy says

      2016-11-18 at 10:08 am

      Abs and legs for strength training this morning!

      Reply
    52. Amanda says

      2016-11-18 at 9:58 am

      3 Miles AND dogs walked at the Humane Society! 🙂

      Reply
    53. Sara P. says

      2016-11-18 at 9:43 am

      Got in a quick 2 miles.

      Reply
    54. Jeffrey says

      2016-11-18 at 9:37 am

      At work today until tomorrow morning, did get in some strength training, a lot of stretching and 30 minutes on the stationary bike.

      Reply
    55. Carol Thumma says

      2016-11-18 at 9:31 am

      Received some bad news at 2 this morning so been up since then but can’t focus on anything else hardly. Gonna be a rest day. On a side note: no plantar fasciitis pain today!

      Reply
    56. Anne Mcgee says

      2016-11-18 at 9:29 am

      6 miles outside in 55 degree weather!! AMAZING!

      Reply
    57. Kelsey Miller says

      2016-11-18 at 9:26 am

      I was SUPPOSED to run yesterday, but it gets dark sooooo early!! Ugh. Today I am running 4.5 miles over lunch. I WILL, I tell you!

      Reply
    58. Bridget Chamberlin says

      2016-11-18 at 9:21 am

      It’s supposed to be FREAKING COLD this weekend (awesome timing, thanks weather) but it’s raining today so I might have to do my long run tomorrow in the freeze or inside, boooo! 5 very very slow miles this morning!

      Reply
    59. Emily says

      2016-11-18 at 9:16 am

      Tomorrow it’s supposed to snow here (), so I went for another longer walk today (about 45 minutes) to enjoy the blue sky and sunshine. I’m not ready for snow!!

      Reply
    60. Melissa H. says

      2016-11-18 at 8:07 am

      5 miles are on the schedule for after work.

      Reply
    61. Gina B says

      2016-11-18 at 8:02 am

      Planning 3 miles and the 22 push-up challenge.

      Reply
    62. Corrinne W says

      2016-11-18 at 7:56 am

      I woke up to do 3 miles but then realized it was 25mph winds and at that early in the morning I don’t have a lot of options that would keep me from blowing away so I went back to bed. I’ll do a longer run tomorrow

      Reply
    63. Caroline says

      2016-11-18 at 7:50 am

      strength training this morning

      Reply
    64. Hadas says

      2016-11-18 at 7:50 am

      60 minute body pump class and 22 minutes elliptical.

      Reply
    65. Jessie N says

      2016-11-18 at 7:49 am

      Six easy miles!

      Reply
    66. Melissa S says

      2016-11-18 at 7:46 am

      Today was a weight lifting day! I did a total body weight work out and then I got outside for a quick 1.25 mile jog. It’s going up to 74 degrees here today, but tomorrow the temps are dropping all day down to the 20’s… 🙁 I’m not ready for winter yet!!

      Reply
    67. Heidi says

      2016-11-18 at 7:44 am

      I did a 60 minute body sculpting DVD and then 60 minutes on the Arc Trainer 🙂

      Reply
    68. Alana says

      2016-11-18 at 7:42 am

      3 miles last night and crossfit this morning….my cat also goes CRAZY for cat nip!

      Reply
    69. Heather D. says

      2016-11-18 at 7:36 am

      Today is a rest day but might sneak in some yoga later….

      Reply
    70. cass says

      2016-11-18 at 7:35 am

      7 mile run this morning!

      Reply
    71. Amy DeShazo says

      2016-11-18 at 7:32 am

      Abs by Christmas workout last night, I have a lot of stretching for the tonight and tomorrow. I have a half marathon on Sunday!

      Reply
    72. Jenn Frost says

      2016-11-18 at 7:30 am

      Body Pump this morning!

      Reply
    73. Leah says

      2016-11-18 at 7:23 am

      Every time you’ve posted a pic of your brother on here I’ve thought he looked like Andy Dalton!

      Reply
    74. rose says

      2016-11-18 at 7:21 am

      Today is gym.

      I was going to run after yoga last night, but my body was all “why don’t you lie on the couch and eat fruit instead?” so I did.

      Reply
    75. Lindsey B says

      2016-11-18 at 6:57 am

      Did arms and back weight lifting before work then a quick two miles after work. Rest day today!

      Reply
    76. Marissa Mooney says

      2016-11-18 at 6:49 am

      Today is my last rest day after marathon! Tomorrow is a 10k to help celebrate my running coach’s birthday (he’s 61 and a running stud!)

      Reply
    77. Zoe says

      2016-11-18 at 6:39 am

      Monica- I’m so sorry about your abnormal cells. I hope your body eliminates them on its own! Thank you for keeping us updated and sharing a personal journey- it really is a huge public health topic that people should be aware of. I myself got the vaccine but it didn’t have all the strains it does now at that point- I too need to be regularly checked. Another crazy thing I read is that HPV can survive on your hand! Meaning non sexually actively women using tampons are at risk as well. PSA for everyone out there.

      Reply
    78. Melissa says

      2016-11-18 at 6:26 am

      3-4 miles after work for me today!

      Reply
    79. MaryBeth says

      2016-11-18 at 6:22 am

      Rest day… but walking to the Philly Marathon expo to keep the legs moving!

      Reply
    80. Marisa says

      2016-11-18 at 6:18 am

      Attempting a lunch run in the snow.

      Reply
    81. Jessie says

      2016-11-18 at 6:06 am

      I ran 3 easy, breezy miles, followed by some strength training 🙂

      Reply
    82. Catherine B says

      2016-11-18 at 5:50 am

      I did 6 miles before work this morning! 🙂

      Reply
    83. Amy says

      2016-11-18 at 5:47 am

      I was watching football last year, well, not really, but it was on TV. I glanced up and saw that Andy guy and was like OMG my 15-year-old has a doppelgänger. He looks just like him too. Three miles today before winter tomorrow. Still waiting on last week’s winners to be announced . . .

      Reply
    84. Mary Hauser says

      2016-11-18 at 5:43 am

      3 miles today and a yoga workout for arms. Happy Friday!

      Reply
    85. Kendra says

      2016-11-18 at 5:42 am

      Not sure yet but I will do something!

      Reply
    86. Rhonda H says

      2016-11-18 at 5:36 am

      Camp gladiator boot camp!

      Reply
    87. Jen says

      2016-11-18 at 5:25 am

      Today is a run of TBD length and intensity. I took a new class at the gym and my butt is screaming, ha.

      I love watching cats on catnip, such nut jobs.

      Reply
    88. Courtney says

      2016-11-18 at 5:18 am

      Today is a rest day, but I will go to a yoga class a little later in the morning.

      Reply
    89. Melissa H says

      2016-11-18 at 5:16 am

      Body Works class at the gym and a walk!

      Reply
    90. Laura says

      2016-11-18 at 5:10 am

      Rest day today 🙂
      Praying that your abnormal cells go away on their own! I’ve gotten test results like yours before, too.

      Reply
    91. Melissa S. says

      2016-11-18 at 5:07 am

      Easy (is any run really easy?) 4 mile run this morning, then Thanksgiving grocery shopping 😉

      Reply
    92. Sally @ sweat out the small stuff says

      2016-11-18 at 5:05 am

      So far nothing to pile on but the dog and I will most definitely be going for a long walk this afternoon. It’s going to be in the mid 60s! Love this warmer weather 🙂

      Reply
    93. alicia says

      2016-11-18 at 4:52 am

      60-minute spin class! Plus a cool down walk after, followed by some kettlebell work!

      Reply
    94. cath/waterloo says

      2016-11-18 at 4:34 am

      5.5 k and i just wanted to GO! felt great, and the morning is absolutely amazing here for nov 18th. so happy to be outside! now core work. 🙂

      Reply
    95. Jodi f says

      2016-11-18 at 4:27 am

      Today was a rest day for me !

      Reply
    96. Mendy says

      2016-11-18 at 4:25 am

      Rest day. ….maybe

      Reply
    97. Peaches says

      2016-11-18 at 4:21 am

      Last night (I forgot to comment) frog leggy mix.
      Today Pilates to stretch and lengthen. Whatever that means

      Reply
    98. Autumn says

      2016-11-18 at 3:43 am

      Rest Day! TGIF!

      Reply
    99. Katie Talbot says

      2016-11-18 at 3:29 am

      Strength training today. So many squats!

      Reply
    100. MomOf2 says

      2016-11-18 at 3:29 am

      Stretch and rest day here.

      Reply
    101. Juliet says

      2016-11-18 at 3:13 am

      You’re in my prayers…hoping those bad cells get the hint and leave! I’m hoping to get on the elliptical later tonight…I’m still sore from barre and I have some baking to do buuut I want to get in a quick workout.

      Reply
    102. Kylee says

      2016-11-18 at 3:10 am

      Taking one more rest day to hopefully heal my back! I woke up feeling much better but don’t want to push it and screw everything up!

      Reply
    103. Maggie says

      2016-11-18 at 3:08 am

      5 miles with some hills!

      Reply
    104. Connie Peters says

      2016-11-18 at 2:44 am

      Rest day!

      Reply
    105. Laura says

      2016-11-18 at 2:37 am

      Today is a gym day for me but my dog still has to be walked so we will do the 1.5 mile loop through the park near us! A little change of pace to make it more fun 🙂

      Reply
    106. Richard Wall says

      2016-11-18 at 2:26 am

      It’s a rest day today.

      Reply
    107. Chiara says

      2016-11-18 at 2:22 am

      Sick at home:-(

      Reply
      • Run Eat Repeat says

        2016-11-18 at 2:40 am

        Boo. Feel better 🙂

        Reply
    108. Karen Meraw says

      2016-11-18 at 1:03 am

      Up bright and early this morning for a 90minute spin class!

      Reply

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