I made it to Seattle! The flight was only 2 hours, but the shuttle was 1.5 hours too! We had a few stops and then got caught on the wrong side of the tracks…
This morning Tina and I ran around Seattle. We’re staying at the Fairmont Olympic and ran out the door and towards the water.
I love traveling through life on foot!
It’s the best way to sight see.
The space needle! 
*I didn’t edit any of these pics because I wanted to capture the gray memories. I like this weather to run in at least…
Seattle Downtown
This place is gorgeous. It reminds me of Northern California and smells like camping inland at the same time. It’s perfect chilly, running weather.
We found the great path along the water and went out for a few miles, stopping to be tourists every now and then. You have to stop and take in the view when you’re traveling! 
We ran about 5.25 miles (not sure since my Moto died!). It felt a lot faster than it was though – my quads are still recovering from this weekend’s races. 
And of course – since we’re in coffee town USA we had to track down some iced coffee. We hit up Seattle Works Coffee on the recommendation of one of Tina’s readers.
Tina used hemp milk in her coffee and I tried it too. Not.a.Fan. I ended up not drinking the iced coffee because I didn’t like the taste. <- that never happens!
The banana bread mini-donuts caught our eye and the barista said they were vegan so it’s totally justifiable as part of a healthy breakfast….
Actually, this is an averaged sized donut in my MASSIVE MAN HAND. It’s funny ‘cause it’s true… (Thanks for the Shaq hands mom.)
We got ready fairly fast since I was super excited about breakfast. I mean, we’re at Blogher FOOD the food is going to be great, right?!
Yes.
The spread was incredible and the presentation took it to another level!
I’m going to be installing a bagel rack like this in my kitchen asap! 
I got busted when I tried eating a bagel straight off the stick – I thought it was a party game?!
I piled up on the fruit and eggs, my two great food loves.
Tina and I split this French Toast bagel. It really was like eating French Toast – it had cinnamon swirls, a syrup glaze and sugar crystals.
I also got a quinoa breakfast cup. It was quinoa in a fruity syrup. Good, but I was too distracted by my bagel to be impressed.
Then, we perused the booths.
Or rather, I made a bee-line for the chocolate booth. We got a whole history of chocolate making, but I was too busy trying not to drool over the delicious smells to listen.
Now I’m in the Traffic Building Session… 
See ya later!
Question: What milk do you use in your iced coffee?!
Love running in new cities! Have fun at the conference!!
I love breakfast buffets…I think they might be my favorite type of buffet, actually. As for those bagel holders, it should be mandatory for all homes to be equipped with those, just for fun’s sake 🙂
I use soy milk in my coffee, the silk light is my favorite. It’s sweeten with stevia and sugar.
Soy milk mostly because I’m vegan and it’s widely available. I love the vanilla flavored ones. Sometimes, I use almond milk.
Very cool, making it into Oxygen magazine!! Ok, so super important question… are you growing out your bangs? 😉
No, they’re too short right now and it’s awkward 🙁
How is your stay at the Fairmont?? I work for that company but I haven’t stayed at that property yet.
And those bagels look so good! Those are definitely my weakness.
It’s super fancy! When the shuttle guy asked where I was staying and I said “Fairmont” he said, “That place is nice! They give you the 5 star treatment!”
I don’t use milk or sugar, really- just a packet of the diet swiss miss hot chocolate.
I like how you roll.
I like how you roll!
Vanilla Soy milk is great! I can’y stop thinking about the french toast bagel! I have never heard of that before and I want one!!
If at all possible, PLEASE go to this restaurant.
http://arayasplace.com/
It is amazing vegan Thai food. The lunch buffet is incredible. It’s about a 10 minute ride from downtown, but it is well worth the taxi fair. It’s in the university district, which has some fun, funky shopping.
I now live 3,000 miles away from Araya’s, but last time I was in Seattle, I made sure to go there twice. When I paid, the lady at the register first started analyzing my signature, and then asked to see my palm and read it! I don’t think she got many things right, but it was quite the experience!
Oooow! I don’t know if we’ll have time, but I’ll try 🙂
OMG, all that food looks so delish. The french toast bagel sounds amazing. YUM!!!!
I hope they dont have a “Increase your clicks” session where you start linking back 38 times in one post. I read your blog every day and appreciate that you do not do this, because blogs that do-drive.me.nuts.
I love Seattle and am so jealous that you are there!
Thanks Jessica, I’ll try not to do that (plus I feel like I’ve heard search engines don’t like when you link too much!?!).
I am a half and half girl in my coffee/iced coffee!
I love it that you are in my home town! I’ll be headed home shortly to run the Rock and Roll. If you have time you should do a run across the Mercer Island floating bridge. SO fun! Enjoy your stay!
❀ Paige
Finding Joy in the Journey
Thanks for the tip Paige!
So excited you are in Seattle which is where I live. I have been a “lurker” on here for several months now. As Theresa on “The Housewives of New Jersey” would say, Love, Love, Love your blog and i read it daily!!! Have a great time!!!
Love the Theresa reference 🙂
Chocolate booth, bagel rack, sign me up! Sounds amazing.
I totally agree with your comment about exploring places by running. It’s my favorite way to see new cities that I visit.
I drink hot coffee once in a blue moon, and I just add what we have, which is vanilla almond milk. I haven’t had an iced coffee since college, but i’m pretty sure it was mostly sugar and cream with about a tablespoon of coffee. The more sugar the better.
I use the cheapest organic 2% I can find. It’s usually Horizon brand. I’d buy skim but I can never find it. At least it doesn’t have hormones or antibiotics in it. I don’t like almond milk in my coffee even tho’ I use it in everything else.
Wow, I’m impressed with the gluten-free options! I never see that anywhere. Have a great time!
I always put almond milk and vanilla stevia drops in my iced coffee! I love Seattle grey skies, I live in Oregon so the overcast feels like home!
Seattle is beautiful, and there’s no better way to explore than on foot!
Those bagel racks are fabulous!
Almond is my first choice but 75% of the time if it is a coffee not from home that is not a option so then it is soy.
I usually use skim milk, but the other day i got soy at starbucks and it was delish!
call me old fashion but still put half & half in my coffee (hot or iced), everything else just doesn’t taste right! I use almond milk for everything else though!
I leave for Seattle in 12 days to Run in the Rock ‘n Roll marathon on Sat. June 23…Your post just made me excited. Thank you for posting the pictures.
Yeah! Good luck!
always 2/3 coffee, 1/3 skim milk, splash of half-half (the real stuff: accept no imitations!). it’s a splurge I’m willing to give up other things to have.
Your Seattle run looks gorgeous…have a great time!
My dad swears by Light Cream! He actually asked a guy at Dunkin Donuts & that is what they use! I personally like Almond Milk.
Such a great post!! You just made me miss Seattle SO SO MUCH!! I agree, best way to explore a city is to start walking or jogging! 🙂 Have a great time!
Omg! That breakfast buffet looks AMAZING! Smoked salmon spread, french toast bagels–delicious! I need to grab food now because looking at all that made me hungry!
Soy milk is my favorite in iced coffee- adds such a creamy flavor!
I definitely got a coffee with hemp milk when I went to Eugene for the Prefontaine Classic. Yeah… bad idea. I couldn’t get over the weird taste. I’ll stick to my soy milk from now on.
I don’t use milk. I love almond milk straight or to make my oatmeal with, but it tastes grody in coffee so I just use a little vanilla creamer.