After breakfast and blogging I headed to the gym for a quick strength session. I used the “hard body workout” from the WH Big Book of Exercises. It called for two rounds of each move 12 reps – but, I think that went by too fast and next time I’ll go through it 3 times. 
Then, I headed out to get supplies for my costume for this weekend’s race. I purchased some art materials as well as some strong adhesives for polyethylene. Michael’s Arts & Crafts is right next to a produce store so I grabbed some strawberries and cherries to go with my string cheese snack.
These strawberries are HUGE (read: perfect for dipping in dark chocolate). Just sayin’.
I considered ducking into Panera for lunch since it was right there, but I was craving a big ol’ teriyaki tofu rice bowl anyways so went home to eat. In an attempt to satisfy my craving I threw the following in a bowl and ate it: Costco Asian Stir Fry veggies, Quorn meatballs and Peanut Sauce. Oh, and lots o’ cashews.
Trader Joe’s was sampling their Kettle Corn cookies today, which I’ve been eyeing for weeks! My mom and I have a deep love for Kettle Corn and I’ve been wanting to get them for her (read: get them for ME and give her one). I decided I didn’t need a box of cookies, I just need one and saved it for after lunch.
Now I have supplies for my half marathon costume! I have never run in a costume before and I’m not crafty at all so this might be a disaster.
Here is my loot:
I have to head to the gym to train 2 clients and I’m hoping for an early night. See ya later!
Can you guess what I’m going to attempt to be?
looks like tinker bell to me!
A baby chick (on the top half) coming out of an Easter egg (on the bottom half)?
Very cool idea about the costume. I think the only way someone could convince me to race is to 1. pay me and maybe 2. dress up in a costume with me!
Ariel! Ahhhh this is why I wish I were a redhead!
I’m guessing that tissue paper might turn into wings. Maybe you’re opting for Peter Pan instead though. I really wanted to dress up but then I thought maybe trying to wear a costume for my first half was a little too much. But I already anticipate costume envy. I’m just wearing a running skirt and a tank top…. boring boring boring.
Please tell me at what produce place you got those strawberries, they look amazing!!!
What did you think of the kettle corn cookies?! My momma and I are kettle corn fanatics too and have been eying them…
P.S. What are “Quorn” meatballs?! Lately I’ve been topping my salads with TJ’s frozen turkey meatballs… Mmm, meaty balls ;P
It’s a brand that’s soy free and I love them. Stay tuned for a giveaway!
I’m guessing either a girl scout or Tinkerbell!
I want that cookie! Looks sooo good. Can you tell I’m trying to phase out carbs and sweets? lol
My guess would be Ariel–red hair, green skirt (as in a tail), and foam to make sea shells for a “top” over the flesh colored shirt. If that’s not right, I over-thought this way too much! 🙂
No clue on the costume, but looking forward to seeing the finished product for sure!
That skirt looks perfect- will you wear running shorts under (I’d assume so)? Where is that shirt from?
One thing we totally love about holiday and themed races is the costumes. Our crew always has wacky socks, skirts, shirts … not hard to pick us out of the crowd!
I might full on wear my running capris and ruin the whole look. We’ll see.
Oh my gosh, kettle corn cookies? That sounds like a combination of the best things everything life has to offer 😛
Ariel? Haha. I cheated and read everyone else’s guesses! That’s going to be AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to see it. I want to run in costume. We might rig something up for a V-day 5k! 🙂
I’ve been going back and forth about wearing a costume or not for Tink. I was trying to incorporate a Sparkle Skirt into the mix because they’ve got some really cool Disney ideas, but I just couldn’t be decisive enough.
I ended up finding a girls Tinkerbell shirt at the Disney store and was planning to wear it with a purple running skirt, big purple flower in my hair and sparkly pink bic band.
Yeah! See you out there!
I have no idea what your costume is going to be, but I like the Ariel guesses others have thrown out there.
I don’t know about Ariel. Running in the mermaid tail would be tough. Tinkerbell.
The Kidless Kronicles
Kettle corn cookies sound delicious…and what will power for not buying (and thus not being tempted) to eat the whole box. I always get suckered into interesting treats.
I get the tinkerbell guesses but it’s totally Ariel and a super cute idea!
Hopefully I will get to run the Disneyland Half and dress up! Hope to see you there (if you go, too!)
Hmm…to me it looks like Ariel from The Little Mermaid!! Would be perfect with your long beautiful red hair!! 😀
All I can figure out is that I will be really sad if you hot glue anything to that skirt. It is too cute to risk hot glue touching it. Seriously, I’m in love with it.
It was only $9.99 at Marshall’s. It must die for the cause.
With those colors, totally tinkerbell.
I have been eyeing those kettle corn cookies too! What is the verdict? Worth it? I need to prowl my TJS and see the sample lady
They were good, but prefer their chocolate chip 🙂
So glad you’re running this race so I can read your recap! I’ll be running the Princess Half next month & am working on a costume, too!!
http://shiawaselife.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/costume-update/
You are a crafty superstar!
Thanks, Monica! Excited to see the outcome of your costume 🙂
I’ll be there, too!! I have no costume yet, but I have a closet full of old dance costumes to pull from.
Are you going to Princess????
Heather’s having a meetup!
http://www.runningwithsass.com/princess-meet-up-plans/
I am excited to see that you are dressing up for Disney. I wanted to but I was worried no one else would so I’d be that awkward girl in a tutu…
Hopefully I will see you there and have the courage to say hi!
Every Disney race is full of “characters!” 😀
Yes, please say Hi!!!
SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! All I know is that your costume is going to be hot!
I am craving a big strawberry so bad after reading your post!
Ariel
I’m going with Tinkerbell. Can’t wait to see the finished project.
Maybe a butterfly. Running in wings makes you faster! Lol!
I was going to say Tinkerbell too..but how about Sleeping Beauty?
Britney Spears from the “Hit Me Baby, One More Time” video?
Ding ding ding!!!
Kidding.
I think that the plaid of the blanket clouded my choice.
Tinkerbell! Now I feel like I should be dressing for the race too – lol! I was planning on just wearing a running skirt and my favorite Lulu running top.
I don’t know…tinkerbell?