My training program called for a Tempo Run this morning – 1 mile warm up, 4 miles Tempo, 1 mile cool down. The point is to run faster than your marathon pace, but be able to sustain it for 4 miles. My pace fluctuated depending on whether or not the ground was flat where I was, but I think I…
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My life sounds interesting…
Today at the doctor’s office my life must have sounded interesting, or at least crazy, when I had to explain the following: – Sorry, I am late and sweaty because I walked here since my car is in California. – I don’t have any of my medical records, as they are in California, but I swear I got the first…
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I need a shot – not that kind
I checked out the CDC website today to find out what vaccines I need before going to Belize (nothing like waiting until the last minute!). I need a few vaccines and anti-malaria prescription. Vaccination or Disease Recommendations or Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Routine Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots such as, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine,…
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Oatmeal Season Already?
I slept in (well, sleeping in for me is 6am) and didn’t have time for the Push-ups Challenge exercises – I will do them after work. I made Ben a Green Monster this weekend and he loved it! He made himself another one this morning and left a little for me – I drank it as soon as I got…
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Success! Just Kidding.
I wish I could tell you guys that I was successful at not eating while cooking, but that would be a lie. We all know that RER is not perfect, but at least she doesn’t lie. (Yes, I’m talking about myself as RER in the third person, sue me.) I need to stick with the plan! Gum while cooking, not…
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One Waffle? WTF?
I don’t know what I was thinking by having just 1 waffle and a Green Monster for breakfast. That is not enough food for me. My RD has told me I need to eat more in the morning (and at lunch) to avoid overeating/binging later. Today is perfect example of why – I was hungry at 9am and can’t seem…
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Snot Rockets
I have never been able to (or really ever wanted to) blow a snot rocket. Maybe I am a lady, maybe I don’t possess the snot rocket gene, but I can’t bring myself to do it. But, when I run – so does my nose. My answer to this is a folded up paper towel* tucked in my shorts or…
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Fruity & Ruby
After a big, late lunch all I wanted for dinner was fruit! I cut up an apple, 2 kiwis and some watermelon. On the side I had a piece of cheese toast – this is one of my favorite savory things to eat. Normally I’m a sweets girl all the way. I have been having a very hard time randomly…
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Day of rest & Raspados
I always Rest the day after a long run, but I can’t do nothing! So Ben and I took a walk after our initial test of the Push-Up Challenge. After church and errands I mentioned the Raspado stand that saved my life one day after I had been walking for an hour. Ben had never been there so we stopped….
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