Yesterday afternoon Skinny Runner texted me about going to “Ladies Night” at Road Runner Sports (the big running store chain). I was thisclose to turning her down, but I had such a crazy day I thought it would be good for me to get out. 
Road Runner hosts a ladies night run and an “adventure run” a each month. It’s free and open to anyone too! Sadly, next week’s run is the last until next year because it’s getting dark so early (it’s not on hold because of the weather as it was 99 degrees yesterday).
I signed in, grabbed a raffle ticket and then went outside for the warm up. 
Ha! You can totally tell I’ve had a l-o-n-g day…
SR loved the squat thrust warm up moves…
Then, we were off like a herd of wild turtles! (<- My mom says that and I don’t really know what it means.)
There are fast runners, slow runners and walkers. Everyone just goes at their own pace. Last night we opted to walk because I don’t run after 10am. It’s science.
When we got back there was a whole spread of goodies!
Gu Brew!
After some social time they did a raffle. I wasn’t really paying attention since I was busy trying to buy out their entire supply of Margarita Chomps.
There was some kind of 10% off deal last night so I tried a few things on.
I am a fan of visors…
I don’t know.
I really really don’t know… 
Finally, SR and I went our separate ways – me to Trader Joe’s, her to Wisconsin or something for a race.
I really had no business at TJ’s at 7:30pm and I came home with these Cinnamon Apple Snack Sticks. THEY ARE DELICIOUS.
I think they taste like churro sticks and I’m a fan. Actually, I’m too much of a fan and ate half the bag.
I got home right at 8pm and ate dinner (no big), but since I kept snacking on the churro sticks I’m calling this a #Fail on the eating after 8 rule.
Between my stressful day and being so tired I picked a fight with Ben and went to sleep. How nice of me even though he saved my life when he got rid of the black widow spider!
(Side note: This is my 2nd fave Natalie Dee cartoon of all time. I can’t share #1 bcs too many people wouldn’t get it as funny.)
But this morning we’re all made up and I’m feeling great! I think I got 8.5 hours of sleep 
Exercise: I did Jillian’s 6 Week Six Pack and will take a walk later.
Breakfast: A too egg-y pumpkin pancake.
Pile on the Miles Sign-ups are coming on Monday!!! The contest will go from November 1-30th and everyone is welcome to join.
Question: What are you doing this weekend?
I don’t know!
My dad also says “Off like a herd of turtles”. Particularly when it’s taking us all forever to get out the house. 😀
Those apple sticks are dangerous! Just got a bag, sat down on the sofa, and proceeded to eat 6.5 servings! Must. Step. Away. Now.
I totally ate the entire bag in 2 days.
We had lab seminar the other day (with food out) and I saw a huge bowl of grapes. I ended up thinking out loud that black widow spiders can be found often in grapes and creeped everyone out. Whoops! I guess I just can’t look at grapes the same ever since your post! But its good to know to look out for them!
Ha ha!!! That cartoon was funny. I got quite the giggle from it!
Heading to a charity run cum breakfast tomorrow morning. Will make a small donation which goes to benefit poor school children.
One of my best friends is coming down from Bend, OR and we are going to Lake Tahoe! Can’t wait to show her it in all it’s majesty and go hunting for some sugar pine cones!
I had to laugh at your turtle quote from your mom. When I was little and we would run in the house my mom always said “you sound like a herd of turtles”. I never knew what it meant either.
I’m so ready for POTM! First time in a while that nothing hurts on my body. Bring it!
Way to support the Texas Rangers, Skinny Runner!
I probs would have eaten half (or more) of that bag as well. They sound delicious. Sweets are my weakness.
My husband & I are in Des Moines, Iowa to do a half marathon on Sunday.
omg those apple sticks are incredible and i thought the same thing – less guilty churros! i ate a whole bag in less than two days.
This weekend I am going to rock some ice baths, foam rolling, and paper writing. I’m pretty excited.
Awww, I wanna know what your #1 Natalie Dee cartoon is! PLEASE SHARE!!!! Pretty please??!
I MUST get to TJs STAT to get those apple sticks, I sure hope they have them in MA. I’m buying a bike tomorrow then running a 10k on Sunday. Have a great weekend!
I’m in the “bring on the #1 comic” and “can’t wait for Pile on the Miles” clubs!
This weekend is Color Run DC – my best friend’s first race ever!
I hope your day has been better today. Plus, it’s the weeeeekend!
I like this pile on the miles thing! Great for the holidays. I think I’ll need a dump truck pile of miles for December…
you gotta tell us what your #1 natalie dee comic is!
Dinner with friends Saturday and Running a 10K on Sunday a.m.
running a half-marathon in my hometown!
Ohmeegosh—those Apple Snacks are eeeeeeevil!
My friend brought some over and tried to leave the leftovers at my house and I was all, “No way, bitch…those are gettin’ in the car with you!”
It’s like when you host a shower and nobody will take the rest of the cake home and you are screaming, “Someone take the freakin’ cake! Do not leave me alone with the cake!!!”
Well, that’s that.
Happy weekend to you!
I “try” to pick a fight with my husband almost every Friday night because I’m so tired from the week (it’s always so legit at the time…). So Friday night fight, Saturday go out with friends, Sunday carve pumpkins with brother.
Can’t wait for pile on the miles!
Did that dude bite the squirrel? Because his mouth is all bloody…
Im going on a zombie safari this weekend…true story.
That sounds like fun! Don’t let the zombies catch you!
I’m taking a cooking class this weekend. I can’t wait!
Pleasepleaseplease share your #1 natalie dee pleeeease
YES! I just read all the comments hoping you would share youre favorite here!
Glad I’m not the first to ask b/c I was totally going to. lol. Pleasey weasey.
I went through the comments hoping you’d share # 1 too. You introduced me to Natalie Dee. I love it. I just emailed burnt toast to my siblings.
Yay! Power in numbers! Please post your favorite Natalie Dee! They’re one of the few “comics” I actually laugh out loud at! 🙂
Agreed. Post. I did inappropriate humor.
thanks for coming with me, homie. it was fun with you there!!
thanks for dragging my sad carcass out of the house.
I need to find an event like that near me!
This weekend is Homecoming for my daughter, my birthday and a baptism. Of course, it’s all up in the air right now because my daughter is home sick today. Fingers crossed she feels better tomorrow. If not, I may have to go in her place! 😉
Sending well wishes!
This weekend I’m doing a tour of local farms having workshops and info sessions. I’m oddly excited for it, too. Also, I love that cartoon. Sooo true!
You should have just come with us to san Fran! And I wish I had known about the road runner ladies night!
There is a local Hill Climb 5K I am volunteering at in my town. Other than that a lot of nothing probably. I am excited to join your Pile on the Miles! Sounds good to me!
I wish I had a Road Runner store near me! I’m off to San Diego this weekend to rock the SheROX sprint tri!
Rock it!
I love ND! This one is my favorite but its not funny unless you’re familiar with Morrissey:
http://www.nataliedee.com/index.php?date=012408
Sounds like a way fun GNO. I recently bought something similar from Trader Joe’s but instead of apples they were snap peas. I have no plans this weekend other than date night, Sunday football and church. Oh, I’m also helping the littles run their first every (highly anticipated) lemonade stand today. 🙂
Come enter my GIVEAWAY!! A chance to win a copy of the inspiring book written by a runner/blogger who was in a horrible car accident. Loved it.
Yes, I recently at a bag of those Inner Peas too 🙂 Busted.
Hahaha… I love your pictures. “I don’t know” describes my mood this morning as well. I did a 45 min swim before my first class and I’m sittin in class feeling delusional. What? Gene recombination?
Looks like you and SR had a fun night.
I am running a marathon this weekend!
Those apple sticks look AMAZING! TJ’s is WAY too dangerous for me-I absolutely love everything I get there!
Fun, I went to the last run they had down there but was busy last night. I too stopped at that Traders and got stuff I didn’t need but tasted yummy – next time just hop in the car and leave.
This weekend is jam packed with fun. Baking and cleaning tonight. Volunteering at Whoo’s in El Moro 50K tomorrow morning. Pumpkin carving party at our neighbors tomorrow night. Baby being dedicated at church Sunday morning followed by BBQ brunch at our place with family and friends.
Shesh now I think I might be tired come Sunday evening…. Have a great weekend!
We almost met, but were off by a week…
Those cookies look delicious!
I have to work tomorrow (boo) and then have a wedding. Other than a few sweat sessions, I hope to completely veg out!
What is in the bowl to the right of the Apple Snack Sticks??? Ketchup and pickles???
BTW…Apple Snack Sticks…Yum…I’m going to have to pick up a bag. 🙂
Sauteed zucchini and ketchup on it 🙂
Other than an 11 mile run (that I don’t want to do) I have no plans for the weekend.
The Kidless Kronicles
I gotta get my hands on those apple sticks!
This weekend I’m just happy I’m gonna get a haircut, it’s been almost 6 months, yikes!
Hi Monica!
I’m a long-time reader and have never commented but I’ve been meaning to for awhile. 🙂
You crack me up, inspire me and make me want to run. ( You also look really fantastic lately by the way – fine work!)
Love your honesty and what appears to be your self-love/appreciation and genuine healthy self esteem. You are an EXCELLENT role model.
Keep up the great job!
And belated congrats on your earlier PR.
Wow! That’s super sweet. Thank you so much 🙂
I’ve always wanted to go on an adventure run!!! I would be WAY too competitive though, of that I’m sure.
I wish we had a RR sports here, I’d love to go to their events. Or I’d like to at least have the option of going. And winning stuff. I like winning too.
Love the jacket you tried on!
I’m going to dinner at a new restaurant. Should be fun! Glad you were able to get out and have fun!
That’s the sports bra I wear!!!! Moving Comfort Maia right?! LOL! It really is like a straight jacket but my girls need all the support they can get;)
Ha! I didn’t even read the label, but that sports bra doesn’t mess around!
I wear that one too! 36DDD and it works like a charm!
Homework! WHOOO FUN TIMES!