The green light has yet to turn yellow or red. I may just as well be the Energizer Bunny. There are still no stop signs in sight. In other words, I apologize for keeping y’all hanging… after all, free coconut water is serious business. So, without further adieu, the four lucky random winners are:
Comment #48: Amanda
Comment #30: Elise
Comment #66: Courtney
Comment #3: Chelsey
Please e.mail me your mailing address, so O.N.E. can send your case of coconut water ASAP!
Despite my lack of blogging, you can bet that I’ve still been eating, and that I’ve still been running. But, more importantly, I’ve been smiling a lot more… making the most out of every moment. I have done a lot of thinking and self-reflection recently about the grander scale of life, and am happy to report that I’ve been acting on those aspirations! Carpe diem.
Running
The other day I scared the crap outta myself when I finally [1 week before race day] decided to check the course map of the 13.1 miles I’ll be running. Let’s just say my anxiety rose 3 fold – hello, Death Hill at mile 6. Although, I feel my training has made me a stronger runner/athlete, I haven’t been trainin’ no hills. It is a bit too late to do anything about it now either, as it’s taper time. I’ll do what I can do – my best!
Training continued at the WREC through Friday.
Five Mile Friday
- 1 mi. indoor track run @ 8:40
- strength training – abs, arms & legs
- 1 mi. indoor track run @ 8:50
- 3 mi. treadmill run @ 24:00 – yay!
Today, I ran around downtown – outside! – after strolling the farmers’ market. I should have planned the timing of my run better because it the sunshine was toasty this afternoon. I called it quits after a mere 22 minutes, but it was a pleasurable, autumn run nonetheless. I don’t wear my hardcore outfit everyday ;)
Food
This week sometime [can’t remember when] I made the best OIAJ to date.
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1 c. water
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1/3 c. steel cut oats
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½ T flax Almond butter from the jar
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1 T pecans
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1 tsp. apricot jam
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½ fresh peach
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cinnamon
FYI: I bought another jar of Trader’s Joe’s Almond Butter w. Flax today – exciting!
You know what else I bought at TJ’s today? Butternut squash ravioli – they’re new! These aren’t just any squash ravioli – oh no. They’re filled with amaretti cookies and apricot kernels – I couldn’t help but think of my idol, Giada!
Simple Saturday Supper: Butternut Squash Ravioli + drizzle of organic olive olive, fresh arugula, lavender chevre & fresh black pepper
I’m going to go… I’ve gotta get back to living my healthy life as a college student. After all, there will never be another today.
Until my life’s traffic slows up again…
Healthy Hill
Trader Joe’s Favorites
Almond Butter Banana Coconut Pancakes
What I’m Loving Lately {Summer Edition}
Morning Obsession
on the bright side.
I’m so excited! I <3 coconut water! :) Thanks for hosting, Hillary!
That butternut squash ravioli looks delicious!
i’m so excited as well! bring on the coconut water!
the OIAJ look like an amazing combination. and nice run — i love fall runs!
OMG, ravioli filled with cookies? WHAT. I must find these immediately! =)
Hills are my everest (literally). I have to say that a lot of the time, the elevation on the race map (especially when you see it that drastic) looks a lot more intimidating then it actually is on the day. Focus on the tunes, the adrenaline, and how hard you worked – and you’ll be in business girl :) Good luck this weekend!
Thank you :) I’m going to make me an epic playlist.