Summer does not want to leave.
… but that’s alright with me if it means I can still find juicy, local, organic peaches at the farmers’ market.
& then eat them with 0% Greek, pecans and unsweetened coconut. What more do you need in life?
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This morning I tried my hand mouth at hot lemon water [boiling water + fresh lemons]. It’s suppose to have an array of health benefits, including acting as a body alkalizer. Believe what you please.
It was certainly tangy, thanks to the citric acid. My mouth puckered with every sip. However, I think I could become accustomed to its astringent taste if I give it a second or third chance. After all, I love a good cup of bitter green tea.
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I’m looking forward to a relaxing, warm weekend. Though, I don’t think I’ll be making a trip to the farmers’ market in the morning, seeing as how I went last night:
Remind me when I’m being ungrateful of how lucky I am to buy fresh produce at the farmers’ market. Just thinking about it makes me ever so thankful.
I have some sweet recipes up my sleeve for the weekend. However, it doesn’t seem to be baking weather, now does it? =/
I’m cleaning the disaster of my room tonight…
Have a lovely “fall” weekend!
Hillary
Today’s Training
Despite feeling like I was on crack after eating half of an Espresso Love Gu Energy Gel, I wasn’t really feeling a lengthy workout tonight. I wanted to get in and out. Hello, it’s Friday!
- indoor track run [2.5 mi.]
8 laps @ 7:40 – purely caffeine.
6 laps @ 6:50 – takin’ it easy.
4 laps @ 3:55
2 laps @ 1:42
8 laps = 1 mile
- 16-minute StairMaster
- 2 x 8 tricep dips
- 2 x 8 push-ups
- planks
Chobani GIVEAWAY
Time to Train
chia cherry oatmeal.
christmas crunch granola.
saturday. check. list.
Your peachy bowl looks awesome! I’m looking forward to getting some at the farmers’ market tomorrow. Love hearing about your half marathon training too!
Oh, goodie. I wasn’t sure if anyone gave a crap about my daily exercise routines – I was more doing it to keep a record for myself – so I’m glad you’re enjoying it :)
I am also training for my first 1/2 marathon all by myself and enjoy reading about your training plan too!!
As for the lemon water, I typically drink it a couple times a month (and have been doing so for the past 2 years) and haven’t noticed anything too different other than I might need to stay near a bathroom, if you know what I mean ;) Just make sure to brush your teeth afterwards (I read something about the acidity being bad for your teeth).
I hope you have a lovely weekend!!
Now I am super excited about the expresso Gu packet that I have waiting for my marathon in 2 weeks!
Yum for peaches! I am going to get some at the farmers’ market today for sure!
I certainly am grateful for delicious summer fruit – but I’m SO ready for fall! I’ll probably change my tune in December and be desperate for sunny warm weather…!
My farmers’ market still has summer fruit also, but they are not as good as a month ago. Enjoy it while it lasts!
Those farmers’ market pictures are amazing! We definitely don’t get that sort of “loot” at the local markets that I go to!
Did you feel any better after drinking the lemon water? I don’t know much about it’s supposed effects. Would it make a difference to add a little honey or something to make the taste a little less bitter? Or are you supposed to drink it straight up for health benefits?
And I love the GU Espresso Love gel. Definitely gives you a buzz! ;)
I for real cannot BELIEVE that summer is almost over! That is so so sad! I am going to miss the fruit and veggies!
I love reading about your half marathon workouts! We have an indoor track at my school gym, and I might start doing the warm up parts of my run on there, then the speed workout part on the treadmill.
Have a wonderful Sunday :)
Whenever I have a lot of caffeine before my runs, I feel like I’m on steroids. I cannot wait to run my first half too!
Your pictures are fabulous and I love peaches too.