WORKOUT -
(yesterday)
Ran outside -
10.25 miles/1:31
easy and relaxed,
a few hills
(today)
REST; walked dog 3 miles
I finally tried out my new sneaks; I love the 15s and think they’re gonna go to Chicago next weekend with me.
Yesterday was National Coffee Day; did anyone get a free cup of joe? I just read this study that shows coffee reduces physical pain. I knew there was a reason I drank it before races…. oh yeah, to get business done.
Since the husband was out of town for work, I decided to have a blogger brunch.
My good buddy Katie – go read her latest post about marriage retreats and the need to “turn your spouse on, not the TV”. yowza. Guess I need to turn off Chumlee and Pawn Stars… but he’s just so dang sexy, I can’t help it.
Sheila rocking the compression socks. She had to go manhandle some youth soccer teams afterwards so we (sorta) forgave her for not showing up in her prom dress.
And then we armed her with mimosas because everyone knows that if you’re dealing with lots of small screaming, kicking children on a Saturday morning, it’d be to everyone’s benefit for Mommy to have a little mimosa-time.
Sarah stunting and Monica blogging. Both ran like 72 miles beforehand, and yeah, I totally had run jealousy.
Everyone contributed and the spread included homemade scones, pumpkin cookies, monkey bread, tons of fresh fruit and a Greek yogurt bar because that seemed like the sensible blogger thing to do… I don’t know of anything more vilified in this country than Dannon Light & Fit.
Oh, you kidnap kids and eat them in your basement? Hmmm, weird.
Whoah whoah, you eat Dannon Light & Fit yogurt!?! You are a disgusting, unhealthy, calorie counting, non-Paleo freak!
Heather and Margot bringing the cute in their grey dresses.
I love Heather’s approach to marathon training…
Me: So when do you start training, Heather?
H: Ehhh, this morning.
Me: But the marathon’s in like in 8 weeks, right?
H: And your point is…..?
(And I forgot to get a picture of Kaitlin, Heather’s super nice friend that I want to steal and be my friend.)
Monica has a blog called RUN EAT REPEAT if you didn’t know, and if you didn’t know I like champagne, we can’t really be friends. Even Anonymous “Erin” sends me bottles of Veuve Cliquot and she hates me.
Triple M: Marni, me and Margot.
I’m letting those two fight it out over who was the guest of honor. Both Marni and Margot are small, but hot dang, my dog can be vindictive… I swear I saw her roll her eyes when she saw her new collar was from Petsmart and not Burberry. I’m sorry, kid; we’re in a recession. We can’t all be Oprah’s pets.
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I love Mizunos! I’m currently rotating between the Wave Precision 13′s and Brooks Glycerine 9′s. I love them both but the Mizunos make me feel like I’m flying. I can’t wait to try them out with my new ProCompression socks. I’ll probably be on fire.
You ladies are the cutest and your brunch looks amazing!!! Wish I could join:) xoxo
Good luck in Chicago! My pal is running her first marathon there too!
I am going to assume my invite got lost in the mail.
dang it, i sent it by carrier pigeon, sorry.
That is one serious brunch spread. I don’t know if I’m more jealous of that or the marathon training!
I just can’t get past the texture of greek yogurt! It is sooo grainy!! Maybe I should drink a few mimosas first. That should make everything taste better!
Sick! You must be eating the wrong greek yogurt haha. The ones I eat are all super creamy and smooth, like sour cream! Try Greek Gods brand next time.
Looks like so much fun, even V said your spread looks so good.
I love yogurt bars! And I think brunches are way better than dinners for get togethers!
We went to a coffee tasting and coffee liquor-making demonstration yesterday and the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in honor of the day.
But besides that I also got a free Starbucks with my birthday coupon.
That looks like a fun brunch! I wish I could have crashed that event!
I also get run jealousy too because I know he/she is feeling that runner-high!
Am I totally fired from being your blog-reader-friend if I say that I can’t stand coffee? I’ve never had a cup of coffee in my life. I can’t even tolerate coffee-flavored ice-cream or candy and I LOVE all candy!
If youre around here, youre invited. well, i dont know since you dont like coffee…
Time for a new pair of Mizunos!! What do you think of the Brooks?
ive never run in brooks before, mizunos are the only thing ive run in and LOVE them!
Don’t worry, I’ll save the prom dress for our next trip to Yogurtland or Souplantation. You’ve been warned. And was it just me or were those the most relaxing soccer games ever??
You make me want to host a brunch. But I don’t enough people here (yet) to invite.
The Kidless Kronicles
Looks like a yummy brunch with some awesome ladies! Good luck in Chicago next weekend!
So fun! A cousin of ours was in Chicago at Oprah’s building and saw a dog getting chauffered in a Mercedes or Beemer. Turns out, it was Oprah’s dog.
haha…i get mad runner jealousy too, but i wonder if it really just comes down to more that i’m jealous they are then entitled to eat that much because of their earlier miles fury
Where is your shirt from? So cute! And looks super comfy!
I like heathers approach to training to.. it is sort of like mine.. haha! Except.. there really is no “training”. It was my first time not really training at all for a marathon.. sure I was alot slower but I felt great going into it and not overtrained tired or sick of running by go time! To my surprise I wasn’t sore afterwards more so then normal?
Is that a leather jacket you’re wearing – pic with the Pawn advert? Love reading all these meet-ups. Did you guys watch the screening of the Berlin marathon as well? Or was it on Sunday over your place?
yeah its a leather jacket, it was in vegas last december.
i dont think the berlin marathon was even on TV but maybe im way off?
I love the idea of blogger reunions!
I wouldn’t ever host one at my house though; everything has to be perfect since everyone’s going to tqke pictures and post about it! ahaha
What a fun brunch! I am a little jealous that you have such a strong blogger community there.
Not surprised that coffee and no pain have a connection. I’m always amazed by the amount you run and the amount of coffee you drink, so now I see the connection. That brunch looks awesome! I hate brunch but would have loved that one because it wasn’t all eggs and pancakes brunch-y.
I’m PO’d you didn’t invite me to your blogger brunch…seriously SR, I could be there in 5 hours flat!
Glad to see you ladies had a good time while Mr. Jaymo was away. You’re poor dog in that rediculous gettup…kidding, I love dressing up our shih-tzu Johnny Cash. Have a fab Monday and definitely check out today’s Motivate Me Monday guest…a friend of mine who’s lost a lot of weight and found her inner runner! Jessica
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Looks like you really had a great time….love the spread! Especially the yogurt bar – that’s a really cool idea.
And of course Marni is adorable in her dress and hat! It’s nice she dressed up for the occasion.
That brunch setup looks great!
Love Marni’s outfit!
Love the idea of a blogger brunch! That spread looked amazing! Pumpkin cookies? Yes please!
TOTALLY jealous of your blogger meet-ups! I can’t wait until I can meet some fellow bloggers in real life! I guess I need to move somewhere with more people first… : )
What a fun-looking group of gals! No wonder J-dog was feelin’ jealous that he couldn’t be there. That yogurt bar looks crazy good. Is that an infinity scarf you’re wearing in that pic w/ the Pawn Stars? So cute (you, not them).
I feel like everyday is a new “Something Day”…when did all of this “give everything it’s own day” business begin? I feel like it is new. Bummed I missed out on the coffee day…not like I need a special day to drink it. The brunch looked fun!
I love a good brunch with the girls!
Very nice. I recomand.
Mizuno, Please do a giveaway of the new 15s! and let me win, so I can be just like SR! -Thank you!
your’s truely- girl who has bad luck with shoes and needs to try Mizunos
Got love a good blogger brunch. And yes, if there’s not Greek yogurt, then I don’t think it can include bloggers?!?! hah.
Good luck in Chicago this weekend! Looks like it should be perfect weather. I’m not running this year due to a knee injury but will be around 16 mile cheering. I’ve run Chicago 4x so If you have any questions about the course, etc let me know!
I must yell at my postal carrier cause I know you sent me an invite I just never got it.
Fun idea to do a brunch and I like the set up. I am doing a brunch in a few weeks and might steal the yogurt bar idea.
come over next time! just shoot me an email. it was super open to who ever wanted to stop by.
I have these shoes too! My first pair of Mizunos & I’m officially in love and completely understand your die-hard loyalty to the Wave Rider now. Never. Want. To. Take. Them. Off! LOL Good luck at Chicago!! I’ve got a half this Sunday that I’ve totally slacked off on training for the past 2 weeks… not really looking forward to it :{
I love Mizunos!! I just got my first pair, and I am never buying another brand. I’m putting them through a half marathon this weekend!!
And, I am so jealous – champagne and monkey bread?!