WORKOUT -
Ran on TM -
7.65 miles/65 mins
1.0 incline
Walked – 3.65 miles
Just another day in my glamorous life walking with my glamorous friends…
Man, we’re so hot.
Since the Victoria’s Secret Holiday fashion show is coming up (I like to watch it sitting on the couch eating candy), here’s a video of VS Angel Erin Heatherton working it out:
In other news I feel pretty good post-relay. I took yesterday off and ran for an easy hour today. For the past 48 hours I’ve lived in compression tights, but I think I might have busted them with my fatty calves…
I love c. tights and wish Pro Compression would make some because hot dang, I’m busting out of these Zensah ones. Compression tights aren’t cheap in general (these ones retail for $100), and I’m kinda bummed on the quality. Maybe I’m just really rough on my gear?
By the way, if you’re looking for compression shorts, I have a discount code for Aspaeris shorts; email me and I’ll give you the code.
And if you’re trying to decide whether to go with compression sleeves or socks, check out this post.
In other other news, I will never have to carboload again after buying 2 sweet potatoes today…
They were so heavy they ripped the grocery bag, fell on the floor and broke.
I think Marni felt threatened. especially since she’s been cycling between Paleo and Atkins and she’s doing low carb at the moment.
If you’re into nutrition and that sorta crap, here’s the stats on a baked sweet potato with skin:
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baaahahahha, love the first picture.
I love watching things like the VS show or Miss Universe. Erin is gorgeous!
Hey! I just recently found your blog…your such an inspiration! Any tips for on the treadmill without wanting to just quit? I’m not a long-distance runner (the most I’ve done is a 10K), and every time I get on the treadmill, I dread every second. I have to talk myself into staying on…most of the time for just 20 minutes!
yeah it is boring at times but i think its all about getting used to it and then trying to distract yourself and playing mind games. i used to hate it and now i can stand to watch the news for about 8 miles and then my brain turns off and watches the clock for the rest of the time.
Cool! Thanks! I hope I get used to it soon
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Hahahahaha the potato is nearly as big as Marni!!!!
What is it with these freakish sweet potatoes these days? I never remember them being so enormous… I am think this is some strange conspiracy to completely replace normal potatoes.
Impressive recovery!
I make dehydrated sweet potato treats for my high maintenance (tons of allergies) dog. The potatoes have been insanely big lately!
Good lord, that sweet potato is the size of your dog! Ridiculous!
It definitely looks like you’re rough on your running gear!
Those are the biggest sweet potatoes I have ever seen!
CW-X makes some great compression tights. Mine have lasted me almost 3 years so far and are just now starting to show some signs of wear. If you ever shop on The Clymb, they often have deals on CW-X. It’s hit or miss on sizes, but it’s worth looking for half the price because you’re right, they are expensive!
Glad that potato didn’t fall on Marni.
I cannot believe how massive that sweet potoato is! Your poor dog was probably scared of it!!
THose sweet potato’s look huge! I am rough on workout clothes too hence why someitmes i think I am crazy to keep buying lulu clothes.
LOVE sweet potatoes. I have socks and sleeves and love them both. And thanks for the Pro Compression code. My two new pairs of argyle socks came in the mail and I LOVE them!
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I love my new argyle compression socks! I’ll be wearing them at my next race, a 15k.
Side note: according to Pro Compression’s FB page, they’ll have tights coming out in January. I’ll wait until you give us a discount code to get them. I’m sure they will be awesome!
I wear 2XU compression shorts after long runs or after a particularly heavy leg workout.
Look at you changing your banner since yesterday. I like it!
My trainer ALWAYS tells me if I’m going to eat fries or potatoes, to eat sweet potatoes and sweet potato fries instead of regular because they have a lower hypoglycemic index so they don’t spike your blood sugar as much.
Of course, all those sweet potato fries now come with sweet dipping sauces, so I’m basically screwed.
That’s glycemic index. Damn autocorrect added the hypo. Conspiracy.
homie i changed it like a week ago.
yeah sweet potatoes are infinitely better dipped in some sort of mayonnaise and sugar based sauce so super healthy.
Whaaa? I swear the banner wasn’t like that yesterday. I guess I’ll believe you. THIS time.
Mmmm baked sweet potatoes are my fav! With some plain greek yogurt for dipping! I didn’t realize compression tights were sooo expensive!
One time I wore my Spanx tights (I bought them for the opaque color, not really their compressing ability) after a tough, fast run and they actually felt amazing, so I wonder if in a pinch, they’d be a good substitute for sports compression gear? Plus, they’d look super-cute with a sweater dress
Otherwise, I <3 my CEP socks.
Looking at old posts….saw youve got a back tattoo. dont think youve ever mentioned it…what is it of?
a dolphin holding hands with a butterfly jumping over a rainbow waving to a wizard. its really special.
Please tell me you put peanut butter on baked sweet potato too?! I don’t know why I love that combo, sounds weird, but man is it good! Marni looks so sweet!
oh heck yeah i do sweet potato and pb. my family thinks its gross but i tell them that theyre gross.
Whoa, that’s a giant potato! I just ordered my first compression socks and can’t wait to try them.
I love sweet potatoes! I make them all the time! My favorite thing to do is slice them up in wedges and then pour a little olive oil, red pepper flakes, and a dash of cinnamon and then bake them in the oven. They are amazing with just the right amount of heat! You should definitely try it if Jaymo likes them!
I LOVE sweet potatoes! Those two you got are HUGE!!! Sorry about your compression tights-I’ve never tried any compression gear (probably because I’m not as awesome as you!) but I definitely see the benefits!
Looks like something tried to EAT your c.tights. … blame the dryer.
Looks like the “skinnyrunner” ain’t so skinny since you’re splitting your clothes
word.
Love Gabby’s yawning photo! Wake up, girl! You just finished a race!
haha I know right??? What is up with that face? I always feel like I look so happy and carefree when I’m running but photo evidence endlessly proves otherwise
Wow, talk about a beast sweet potato! With peanut butter?? Hmmm…. or was that just part of the grocery loot?
Believe it or not – that’s happened to me too. It was the produce bag and I was walking to the check out lane when my sweet potatoes tore through and fell out and broke. I ashamedly and quietly put the broken one’s back and replaced them with new one’s….
Nothing worse than ripped pants
And try as I might, I just can’t get in to sweet potatoes…I know they are good for you though!