WORKOUT – Ran
10.0 miles/1:23
Another easy
run around the
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Today is my mom’s birthday, her 29th… again. That woman just doesn’t age. In fact, we’re twins now since we’re both 29.
This post is about my mom and how awesome she is.
Happy Birthday Mom!
We’re off to bike ride to breakfast and then do some surprise spa treatments!
Reader Runners
Shannon sporting the SR gear and Alisha at the Heartbreaker Half in Portland, OR last weekend:
I met these two foolios back in Vegas in December with Cely.
VOTE
Will you take a moment and go vote for Luke and Ashley who are getting married and are entered in a contest to win their dream wedding?
They’re in second place right now!
Go to A Beautiful Day Weddings Facebook page and scroll just a bit down to ASHLEY STALLINGS love story post and LIKE it. That’s it, most likes win.
Ashley (left) and Lorraine her bridesmaid who emailed me. Good luck! and go vote!
Crappy Reader Race Pics
Robin:
“I promise in reality I do not look like a starved, angry dinosaur. This is honestly the worst picture of myself that I’ve ever seen.”
“So this is me at RnR Pasadena Half Marathon this last Sunday
this was taken a few steps from the finish line.
I went in full dry heaving mode…it was not pretty and I ended up with this very classy picture, but hey, I got a PR so it was worth it!!!”
Question of the Day:
How old are you and how old do you feel?
I’m 29 but in my mind I feel like I’m 26. Don’t know why 26 specifically but I always think that in my mind. Ignorance is bliss, right?
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Happy Birthday to your mom! I don’t understand the whole not-aging thing though – I personally like getting older! (maybe I’m just not old enough yet? I’m 28)
And those pictures are hilarious! They are some of the first I’ve seen that really are bad race pics. Thanks for sharing!
I look like I am dying….it cannot get worst than that right!!!
Today is my dad’s birthday! Happy Bday to SR mom!!! I love the first bad race pic lol too cute.
Happy birthday to your mom! Enjoy the spa treatments together.
I’m 30 but feel 25-26. With the exception of the mornings after I have a bit too much wine.
Happy birthday to your mom!
I’m 27 and pretty much feel 27, but I’ve only been here for a few weeks, so I’ll let you know if it changes.
I’m 29, turning 30 this year. I feel….good. What age is that?
happy bday to your mom! she looks fab….what a great week you have had with her
you look awesome as well! i am 41 and i feel like 31 
Happy birthday to your mom!!
I am 33 but feel the younger and younger each day. That is what all the running and exercise will do for a person!
Happy birthday momma skinny runner!
I’m 24 but I feel 13. Is that normal?
26 and I feel 13-14ish too. No way am I an “adult”!!
Happy Birthday to your mom!!!
I’ve been loving 29 for the past 20 years…I think this year I might just be mature enough to turn 30. But maybe not. Even though I’m almost 49, in my mind I still think I’m 28. 28 was a pretty unforgettable year.
Happy birthday to your Mom! I turned 30 this last birthday and honestly, it was the best birthday ever (we went to Barbados for 10 days to celebrate)! Honestly, I feel better now than I have ever felt. I eat better, exercise more, am happier in my own skin and take care of myself better. I will say, I feel, oh 21. Legal drinking age, that sounds good!
Happy Birthday to your Mom!!
I’m 25 and want to be 17 again… haha life was so much easier then! Bills and work aren’t that fun.
Thanks for posting about Ashley and Luke!! Every vote helps! They just recently pulled into the lead, but the voting doesn’t end until March 1st!
For your vote to count, you must LIKE the FB page and also LIKE Ashley’s post.
Thanks everything and a HUGE thank you to SR!
Happy Birthday to your mom! Today is my dads birthday too’
I think that your only as old as you feel. And I feel like I’m 26… for the rest of forever.
Happy Birthday Mama!! Hope you both enjoy a nice relaxing day at the spa!
The crappy race pictures make me laugh everytime. Race photogs are so good at getting bad pics, lol.
I will be 33 in April but I feel like I am 25 still
Happy birthday to your mom! Maybe you, her, and I can stay 29 forever? Except I feel 25 inside. Not diggin the idea of turning 30 in June!
I’m 28 for the 13th time last Dec… My kids even write me cards “Happy 28th Bday for the 13th time!” One of my girls added and asked me “doesn’t that equal 41??” “NO! It equals 28 for the 13th time!” Duh… My kids know they catch up to me and then we’re twinsies. I don’t know what 41 feels like to other women but (except for the fact that I”m WAY smarter) I don’t feel physically any different than when I was in my 20′s. Actually I feel better since I”m not ever going to be pregnant again…. I just don’t like the wrinkles and I don’t like botox so I’m stuck…
Ahhh…”FELIZ CUMPLEANOS TO SU MADRE!!” I agree she doesn’t look a day older than 29! hook me up with her regimen!!
hmmm…I feel like I’m 21! that’s why my favorite store is “forever 21″ there are only 21 candles allowed on my birthday cake!! it’s the law!!
haha!! no, seriously! 
hope you two ladies have a fun, happy, relaxing day!! I virtually just sent you a dozen red-velvet crumbs cupcakes! hope you enjoy them!!
xo
“I promise in reality I do not look like a starved, angry dinosaur. This is honestly the worst picture of myself that I’ve ever seen.”
I laughed so hard I cried when I read this quote. I love it!
I’m 29 and I have 24 stuck in my head, which makes the impending 30 seem really not exciting. I didn’t think I would care about 30, but I have not been looking forward to it since I turned 29! Happy bday to your mom! Enjoy the spa!
I’m 27, but I feel 24. Or 19. I never believed it that people forgot how old they were. But I totally do. 27 doesn’t really seem like an age that could possibly be me!
A very happy birthday to your mom!! She sounds like such an amazing lady, and i hope she gets everything she wants for her birthday!
I’ve got a few months on you, so I’ll let you know what 30 is like when I turn it in July. yes, I am scared
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Age I feel? Well I’m not as crazy, boy obsessed, and booze-tastic as I was in my early 20s. Maybe that’s growing up, gosh dangit? It ain’t so bad….
I just had this conversation with a friend about 5 minutes ago. I am 38 (weird…) and will always feel about 18 or so – extremely young at heart. I think it is totally possible to be young and immature yet still a responsible adult – it’s all about balance. I remember my Mom always saying the same thing when I was younger and never understood what she meant. I get it now!
Happy Birthday SR Momma.
My body feels old… I’ve definitely beat it up all these 25 years.
Mentally, I still feel 15. Especially at work. I work with engineers, so not only are they crazy smart but the youngest ones are in their 30s, so I’m basically the baby. (But they still have to listen to me because I’m the money lady!) They’ll talk about certain events in recent history or about a song and then usually add, “Laura, were you even alive then?”
Yes I was… Jerk.
I’m 27 but in my mind I feel about 22 or 23. I still get ID’d when ordering alcohol anywhere! Most people think I’m 18 or 19. Not sure if that’s good or bad?? Hubs turns 30 this year and is not happy about it. I tell him all the time that I’m going to throw him a surprise party and he threatens me that I better not! haha
I’m 28 but I often feel like I’m about 16.. And I often act it too. Way more fun that way
I am newly 23, but when people ask I still almost say 21. Guess it just sticks.
I’m turning 30 next Thursday and I guess I feel…30. I think because everyone is making such a big deal about the big 30, I can’t NOT feel that age!
~*Happy Birthday*~ Mom!
I’m 32 and honestly don’t know what age I feel like…better than when I was 29 to be honest…I’m working on my running (dang this is slow progress when your not in shape)
I have to say, those are the best race pics thus far!!! So great.
I’m 35, I mentally feel 19, but physically about 65…not always, just the past week. Happy Birthday to your cute mom, hope you’re enjoying your time here in AZ.
Happy Birthday to your mom!
I am 43. In my pics up there…I look more like 144
So about the looking part I dont know…according to my 6 yrs old I look 26. I LOVE HIM.
I FEEL like I am 30. I feel better now at 43 than I did all my 30s.
I credit loosing 75 lbs, starting running at 41 and having 2 young sons who keep me active and feeling young!
thank you for putting my CRAPY race pic up today!
Happy birthday to your mama!! My b-day was yesterday! I turned 36, but I feel about 27. Sometimes I feel like I am still in high school, I just don’t feel like a “grown-up”. But I guess thats a good thing right?
Happy Birthday to your Mom!
I’m 29 today and will be 30 tomorrow! Not sure I’m ready, but might as well embrace it!
I am 43! I too don’t understand why we (women in general) don’t like to tell their real age. Who cares? Every year is a year wiser, smarter, aged …yes, like a good wine, and privileged b/c the more I read the obituaries the younger people seem to be dying.
Say your age and be proud!
(However, with that said I feel about 35? Don’t know why???
Hi! I love your blog. I am trying to “follow you,” but I don’t have a twitter account and I don’t want to set one up. Is there any other way?
i think there should be a follow me button on the top left hand side of the screen and on the right side of the screen halfway down.
I’m a 40 yr old trapped in a 25 yr old body! Or more likely trapped in a 25 yr old mind ….www.dashingdiva.net
Happy Birthday to your mom! Surprise spa treatments sound like fun.
I’m 38 but feel 12. I seriously do not believe that people pay me to work.
Hahaha! You sound like me! I still act like an immature teenager! I still laugh at the word poo! Hahaha!
happy birthday to your momma!!
i am 43 years old. wow. i feel maybe 32 or 33 though.
Happy birthday to your mom! I was always feel 24….no idea why (prob b/c its my favorite number!)
I just turned 37 on Wednesday the 22nd and I wanted to barf. However, I am still in the same age category for Webmd so that made me feel better when I had to diagnose myself….which if you have done that always brings up the worst possible conditions. However, 37….not fun, I am on the downward slide to 40. So, I am staying 32 for a while.
I’m 32 but I feel 27 or so. Whatever that means!
I’m 36, feel 30 ( that was a fab year) and tell people I’m 52 so I can hear ” wow you look age defying” only joking but it’s not a bad idea;)
Happy birthday to your beautiful mom! And, I am cracking up at poor Caroline’s photo–she said she PR’ed and puked!
I’m 33 (turning 34 in a few weeks) and feel more like 25 although I’m not really sure how I’m supposed to feel at my age, either. I always thought anything older than 30 was so OLD when I was a teenager. Now I think 80 is old!
Joining the 40 club this year and seriously excited about. Feel like a 27 year old most days, act more like a 19 year old after a good, long run….
Happy Birthday to your Mom!
Happy Birthday to your Mom!
and those are two of the BEST crappy race photos ever… i died laughing!
also voted for Ashley on facebook.
Happy Birthday to your sweet mom!
I’m 24 but feel 26 or 27…maybe older. ha! That can’t be normal!
Birthday wishes for your mom!
Happy birthday to your mom! She looks amazing!!! I am 27 (will be 28 in August) and still feel like I am around 16! LOL!!! I owe it all to not having children, as I believe that they age you about 10 years the second you pop them out!!! Hope you and your mom had an amazing birthday celebration today!!! I did a 10 mile run this morning in honor of your mom’s birthday!
<3
Happy Birthday to your Mom! You guys look like you have fun together:)
I’m 43 and will be 44 in June and it feels SO weird to say that! I feel maybe 29-30 I guess. Totally freaks me out that I have teenaged children!
I’m the second oldest to post! I’m 48 going on 148. I’m suffering from a knee injury and I’m supposed to run a half in mid March. EEEK…
It’s my mom’s birthday today too…weird…do we have the same Mom????
Ill be 31 this year and I feel like im 22. I think it has a lot to do with my energy level!
People think I am much younger than I am. I lost my ID and I wasnt able to go to bars or by alcohol for 2 weeks until it came in the mail!
I’m 31 (just turned 31 on Feb. 12) but I honestly feel like I’m in my mid-20′s, like 25.
Happy Birthday to your mom.
I am 35 and still feel like I am 20, inexperienced with so much more to learn. I am in awe that my age makes me eligible to run for president (really?). But then again, I don’t really consider my age too much. I feel good, have a great life and have lots of fun. So maybe I don’t really feel any age. Let’s go with that I feel ageless.
I am 43 and I feel great in the sense that I am happy to be where I am and have done what I have done so far mistakes and all. I also may be going against the current here but your body knows! What I mean is that you can eat well and lead a happy healthy life in order to help your body and soul feel better … BUT … you are the age you are … what I mean by this is that the body KNOWS … just wait until you turn 40 and suddenly after 20/20 vision you wake up one day asking your daughter what the Aleve label states … be happy, be healthy, but you are the age that you are … I just own it!