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In 25 Days….
Posted on: August 2, 2011
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I’ll be running the 10 mile CRIM. I’m super excited/nervous!
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I can’t believe it’s AUGUST already. Where has this year went to? Let’s recap the month:
I officially signed up for the CRIM and Brooksie Way
Made some yummy Orange Pop Cupcakes….
….and an even yummier Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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It’s been pretty nice here in Michigan. Hot, but nice
I love instagram
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Half Marathon Training
Today was day 9. It was a 3 mile run. Every Tuesdays are 3 milers. I wanted to see what I could do without dying and I maintained an 8:49/mile pretty much the whole three miles. For me, that was flying. This is what I felt like after flying for 3 miles
That’s my “hurry up and take a picture before people come in and think I’m weird” picture. Not that I really care though. 🙂
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I’m actually home a little early, so I’m going to do some work on the blog
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Question of the night:
How has the summer been so far where you are at? <—-Here in the mitten, we had rain all spring and it’s pretty much been 185* degrees ever since.
I’ve Had Better
Posted on: July 2, 2011
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More on that in a bit
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Well hello July. Sneaky little thing snuck right up on me. That also means we are over half way to Christmas 🙂
So, I got this idea from Julie’s page and thought I’d include it: June Highlights!!
Since I just started this blog, those are the highlights right now 😉
As I’m looking at my calendar, the weekends this month are pretty jam-packed. Including my first official race next weekend!! I’m nervous/excited/ frightened.
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Yesterday was like any other Friday. Had pizza for dinner (I LOVE pizza Fridays), and then it happened again….
- Dang you Rollo McFlurry. You are so GGGGOOOODDDD
I can’t help myself when it comes to these things. I’m also bummed that they are only a limited edition thing. That’s a sin.
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Now, onto my post title. Today I woke up with every intention to do a 10 mile run. I’ve been getting a cramp at mile 6ish on my long runs, so I wanted to try running on a completely empty stomach. Let me sum that up for you in one simple word: FAIL
I made it 5.75 miles before I said “forget it.” Ya live and learn right? As soon as I was done I needed something in this empty stomach and fast
I know people have different opinions on Gatorade, but I love the stuff!! It was exactly what I needed after that not so good run. I’m pretty bummed, but there’s always next time.
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Well, we broke a record here in the mitten state: 98 degrees today. This is what Diesel thinks of that
- “Mom, how much longer until that cold white stuff comes back?”
In honor of the nasty heat today, I’m totally rockin’ a french braid. I totally feel like an 8-year-old too, but I love french braids. My hair is finally long enough again to do them.
Happy Weekend!!
Posted on: June 25, 2011
- In: Dentist | Run | Smoothie
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Hey guys!! How is everyone’s weekend going? Mine has been pretty good thus far. Sorry it’s been a few days. Sometimes life just gets in the way and I’m ok with that really. I was freaking out that I missed a few days blogging, but once I sat back, I realized that it will happen sometimes. Rule #1 for myself: sometimes I won’t be able to blog everyday and that’s ok.
I started my day at the dentist….Boo!!!!
Nothing major. Just a filling. Who wants to do that first thing on a Saturday morning though? Once that was done, I headed home and threw dinner into the crock pot. Ahhh….how I love thee crock pot.
*Polish Kraut and Kielbasa*
Smoked Turkey Kielbasa
Sauerkraut
Brown Sugar
Apple Juice
Throw all that in the crock pot and let it cook for about 4 hours.
The actual recipe calls for apples as well, but I have never done that.
A little tid bit- once I make a recipe so many times, I have no idea what the measurements are. I just throw stuff in. Sorry for no exact measurements.
Workout
Once I was done putting dinner in the crock pot, I took a nice 6 mile run through the downtown area where I live. It’s a nice day here so I took full advantage of that.
I forgot to put sunscreen on though. Hopefully I won’t look like leatherface tomorrow!!
Post Workout Smoothie
As soon as I was done, I made up this delicious baby
Into the blender went:
1 cup almond milk
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
1 scoop Jillian Micheals Chocolate Protein Powder
Ice
It was delicious!!
I also added a drop of this little beauty!!
This stuff is AMAZING!! It’s like a tropical vacation in a glass. For real 🙂
Well, I’m out to finish dinner and get my eyebows done (it’s been WAY too long)
Question of the night:
What is your favorite crock pot recipe?
