Just believe my theory, my homework and MOVE!

The benefit of it getting cold enough outside to wear ear warmer headbands (it was 33 degrees for my run yesterday) is that the ear warmer keeps my headphones in my ears nicely.  They didn’t budge for the entire run.  One of the negatives of it getting cold enough to wear ear warmer headbands is that I should probably be wearing running tights instead of shorts so that my legs don’t feel frozen so they can hit their splits.   

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The workout for the morning was 5 miles.  1 mile w/u @ 8:45, 10 x 1 minute @ 5:55 pace (with 1 minute recoveries) and 1 mile c/d @ 8:00.  5 miles total @ 7:39 average.  This workout felt wayyyyyy harder than it should have.  I am not going for a personal record at my race on Saturday but I am going to be running some hard paces that seemed impossible during my 5 mile run yesterday.  

When I got home I went through my training journal to look back at the last half-marathon that I did.  Two days before that race I ran 3.1 miles @ an 8:10 pace and remember it feeling hard and doubting myself for the race… my sis was there with me and I told her that I was worried about even finishing the race at that point because of how the three miles felt.  And then 48 hours later I ran my race at a 6:11 pace.  Bad running days usually happen right before my best race days so I am also hoping big time that my run on December 4th (my last run before my marathon) will feel awful so that marathon day I kill it;)  I know, my brain works in weird ways but let’s just go with it and believe my theories about the run before a good race day.  

This book is on its way to my house as we speak.  It is my homework to read it over the next month.  

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I got on the spin bike for 20 minutes after my run which felt weird because I haven’t done this for way too long.

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I am a huge running vest fan.  I have three of them and they all get used a lot during these chilly months (unless it is snowing/freezing, then I wear a jacket).  I love vests because they have pockets and they keep my core nice and toasty while allowing my arms to move without any restrictions.  The two on the right are from Brooks a few years ago and the one on the left is from Lululemon awhile back too and they have a similarish one here.  I’ve already worn it probably 200 times so it was worth it for me to invest in a good one.   

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On Thursdays we get to have my friend’s kiddo for the day which means it is Brooke’s favorite day of the week.  We hit up the library first.

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And then I drank hot chocolate while they played in the playplace. 

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They were both very entertained by the carwash.

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I made a huge thing of Cream Cheese Chicken Chili and we’ve been eating it like crazy.  Once you try this it will become a staple for you during the winter months too.  My family owes Megan for this recipe.  

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Brooke’s love for her pink blanket that she got as a baby is still as strong as ever.  

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Fun fact about the Garmin 225… whenever I am sitting typing for too long it will beep at me and tell me to MOVE!  It’s a good reminder.

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I loved my sweet friend Caisa’s post about FOMO and how she applied it to running.  It is so important to stick to what is right for your running, your body and the season of life you are in right now.  

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PS I had a few comments/emails asking about my red shirt from yesterday’s post.  It is HERE on sale and it is ridiculously comfortable.  

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What are you looking forward to this weekend?  

Anyone have a race this weekend?  Long run?  Solo or with friends?

Do you get runner’s FOMO?!

Parents reading—>  do your kiddos have special blankets or stuffed animals that they are obsessed with too?

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I can never tell if I want to wear shorts or pants in the winter for running: my legs always get so hot! Then again I live in Phoenix so it’s not as cold as Utah.

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I’m looking forward to some cool weather, unfortunately winter isn’t coming here in Florida and it looks like we’ll be in the 90’s still but a girl can dream…..

Lot’s of solo running this weekend for me.

Good luck at your race! Most importantly, I hope you can relax and have fun :)

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No running for me still this weekend and enjoying it :) I love when it’s cold enough for gloves and ear warmers and love the benefit of ear buds staying put too

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This is my last weekend before my marathon next weekend so I’m looking forward to a long-ish run and lots of rest time!

I have the same Lulu vest and I love it. It was an investment piece but totally worth it.

I’m the same regarding your theory. Usually my last few runs and especially long runs before a race are terrible. I usually take that as a good sign now that the race is going to be fine! Just our body’s way of trying to freak us out!

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I’m hoping for an easy jog with friends this weekend! And the , one of my girlfriends is running her 50th half so we’re going to cheer her on!
I definitely suffer from running FOMO!

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It was so warm out this morning on my run…I ran at 5AM and it was already 70 and super humid. That’s just weird for Pennsylvania in November! I’m not sure when we’ll be getting your cold temperatures, but I’m kind of looking forward to it.

I have one running vest that I love to wear, so I think I’m going to get another this year. Nike came out with a really cool reflective one that I’m drooling over (here- http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/aeroloft-flash-running-vest/pid-10313379/pgid-11083297)..but it’s SO expensive!!

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I thought that you wrote “old enough” not “cold enough” for ear warmers…
And was confused! I have a short long run this weekend, but I did an ab class the other day and am soooooo sore. I hope I survive!

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My daughter has a stuffed pikachu that she got when she was about seven. It still sleeps on her bed…..she is now 22. :-)

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I love those vests!! I really want some running vests this winter.

I’m doing my long run at the lake with my friend Andrew tomorrow. I have some faster miles in there, so hopefully it will go well!

This weekend, I’m excited about froyo, football and speaking about confidence to a Girl Scout troop on Sunday!

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I am just running an 18 mile trail race on Sunday with some friends! I’m excited to have zero pressure and just enjoy the woods and good company.

I get SERIOUS runner’s FOMO when I’m driving to work and see people enjoying a morning run. It kills me!

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I love that Life is Beauty Full pillow!!

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I love my neon Brooks vest- perfect for chillier evening runs (as it gets dark at 4:30ish here now!). I’ve worn it almost 200 times as well :) Happy Friday!

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Errrrrrrr! (That’s my putting on the brakes sound, obvi) Lets just stop for a second and talk about how you ran a freaking half marathon at a 6:11 pace! You have jets for legs! You’re gonna kill it tomorrow!

Chili recipe going in the crockpot this morning! I love chili with a passion and usually do ground beef, but I’m excited to try a chicken one!

Both of my kids had blankeys they were attached to but only for a couple of years. Now my six year old is obsessed with/won’t sleep without her Minnie Mouse pillow we bought at Disneyland and her huge stuffed Pinky Pie pony I seriously bought at Goodwill. My 3 year old needs only to be surrounded by two million dinosaurs and dragons of any shape or size and he is good. He is incredibly attached to his Halloween costume from this year (he was buddy from Dinosaur Train) and yes, I’m that mom who has been letting him wear it out and about since Halloween. We’re a sight, lol!

Good luck tomorrow, lady! The things you accomplish seriously amaze and inspire me! You’re awesome!

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My 6 yo son has “Knitty”…. A tiny, used to be white, knitted blanket that my mom made him when he was born. Knitty stays in the bedroom, but always has to come when we travel…he needs HER for sleeping. We went out of town a couple of weeks ago and forgot her for the first time. There were lots of tears and I had to find a little white towel for him to snuggle up with. It did the trick!

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My son may be 12 (omg, I still can’t believe it) but his pile of stuffed animals (all puppies and one bunny) still sit on his bed (except when his friends come, then I hide them lol). He also has three baby blankets in his room that often get tossed on the floor but so often he likes to sleep with them. Good luck tomorrow!

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Looking forward to a productive weekend full of errands! It sounds bizarre but I kind of love weekends where I have no social plans and can just get stuff done!

My bf and I decided we are going to drive somewhere to do our run this weekend. It’ll still only be six miles but we’re both sick of the routes that are right outside the door.

I get runner’s FOMO and life FOMO really badly. I’m trying to work on it, because it really is a mood killer.

And I’m not a parent, but I still have my childhood stuffed animal penguin. Cleverly named, Penguin.

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Good luck on your half tomorrow! I have a ten mile run this weekemd – my first double digit run since my marathon!

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I’m spectating my friend’s first marathon this weekend! So excited for her!

My son has a small stuffed Tigger that he got as a baby and he has my baby blanket, which use to be my Mom’s baby blanket. It’s literally a 50 year old blanket and shows its love but my son must have both!

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BIG race this weekend for me. I’m running the Savannah RNR Marathon tomorrow morning! We are actually getting on the road here in an hour to head to the expo and then the hotel to do some major relaxing before the race :)

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It’s been so hot here. I love fall puffy vests. To be honest, I’ve been looking for one. I like the feel of the lululemon shut I’m waiting for a print I like better. This weekend we have a group run and I’m just working.

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Your run fun way harder yesterday because your legs were frozen! So in all actuality, you really ran harder than your think!!

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I am looking forward to sleeping in at least an hour. YAY!

Long run between 9-11 miles are on the schedule for this weekend. I will be running solo.

Apparently I got runners FOMO when I signed up to run the Dopey Challenge. :S This week has felt overwhelmingly hectic. I also had to move a workout because I scheduled too much yesterday. I just need to say no to everything else but exercise. ;P

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Tomorrow morning we are going out for breakfast to our favorite breakfast restaurant. I can’t wait!

My Girlie has 2 vitally important fuzzies. One is the stuffed dog my husband bought her when I was pregnant. (He actually bought it the same day we picked up a copy of What to Expect…he was a little excited.) The other is her “Nanny pillow”. When my husband’s grandmother was diagnosed with cancer she and his aunt cut up a bunch of her soft, comfy clothes and made snuggle pillows for all the great grandchildren so that they would have something to hold on to when she was gone.

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My oldest has a blanket and my second has a giraffe snuggie. The problem is they both chew and suck on them. So they now have holes all over them and no matter how many times I was them, they smell like death. We told my oldest she will have to get a new blanket and she had a melt down. Mommy problems

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That new Matt Fitzgerald book looks incredible. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.

This weekend, I have my final adventure race of the year and I am looking forward to 6 hours in the Canadian wilderness. :)

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Looking forward to go hiking on Sunday. It will be my first real exercise since my marathon Sunday.

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That chilli looks amazing! Would kill for a bowl of that right about now. Soups and stews have been getting me through the colder months so far!

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I have such a hard time deciding what to wear when the seasons change. It feels so cold but once I get moving I heat up pretty quickly. I’d say 87% of the time I am over or under-dressed. It’s a struggle.

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I am looking forward to catching up on sleep and getting some things around the house done! I guess that makes me officially an ADULT! Boooo Ha!

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I totally get runners FOMO on rest days! I especially hate it when my coworkers talk about how they went running :(

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Going to check that book out right now! I did the same workout yesterday :)…except I’m pretty sure mine was way slower – hah. (I actually have no idea as my Garmin’s battery is dead, but I’m sure anyways!). I have the 620 and am planning to send it in to get the battery replaced…but that 225 sure seems tempting.

Hot chocolate – YES. Smart MOVE. :)

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Oh most definitely I suffer from runner’s FOMO- but then I try to remind myself that it isn’t other people moving my body, helping me make healthy decisions, or guiding me (in the moment, alone) when it gets tough. They aren’t my foundation nor the keeper of my soul- only God can do that :) And He gives them their own path as well; paths I can run next to and cheer them on as they go go go!

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I think FOMO for running is true for me when I read blogs of other runners who can run everyday or run way faster than I do, I feel like I want to be doing that too. I have to check that every once in a while to make sure I’m running what’s best for me and my legs to make sure I don’t get hurt and lost perspective on what is going on in my own world.
I love that silver vest, I definitely have one on my running wishlist now!

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Me too – same as Sam above with my fear of missing out and reading blogs. You all are inspiring. I just have to keep myself from comparisons and trying to copy your high standards!

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I love that you can have a discouraging run but still have the presence of mind to remember that a bad workout doesn’t mean you aren’t ready. That’s definitely something I struggle to do (though I am getting better!).

Good luck on your race this weekend– I’m doing a 10 miler… the first time in months that I’ve hit the double-digits. :)

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I found that chili recipe on your blog awhile ago and make it ALL the time!

I’m 25 and actually still have my baby blanket in bed with me, several of my friends do as well :)

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I am excited for the weekend so that I can try that chili recipe!
It’s been cold this week up in Calgary, making running outside not as enjoyable. After a few weeks of cold we get used to it though, and it doesn’t feel so bad :) #Canadianrunner

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I struggle with runner’s FOMO at times especially when it comes to jumping on the marathon bandwagon. I will run one when its the right time in my life and I want to do it for me and not because of anyone else! Thanks for sharing the wise words of Brene Brown!
I am looking forward to a long run tomorrow and a friend’s 30th birthday party!

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Ahhh yes, the brutal run before the race. I had a 6 miler before my 3:06 marathon that felt like death. It took me an hour to run 6 miles! I had to stop and walk and stuff. So weird!!

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I’m hoping to run tomorrow. I pulled a muscle in my calf and it hurts like crazy right now.

Totally forgot I have a party for my husband’s cousin’s daughter. Thank goodness he remember. Now to get a card and gift!

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So much race FOMO … Which is probably why I’m running the Hot Chocolate 15K this weekend … And already signed up for the Soldier Field 10-miler next Memorial Day … And why I don’t have anymore money in my bank account :)

Looking forward to my friend’s Friendsgiving Dinner on Sunday night! Such a fun tradition!

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I’m hoping to do 18 miles tomorrow, but kind of like you describe, I’m not feeling too confident about it right now… This whole week I’ve been dealing with a lot of soreness. I’m hoping it ends up like your half-marathon experience and I surprise myself by doing well!

My weekend actually began yesterday afternoon, because I have no classes today! That’s the benefit of having a really late homecoming!

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wearing a vest is such a good idea i dont know why i havent thought of that before! my arms get so warm while my fingers and torso freeze. weird body! good luck on your race!!

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So excited for your half marathon! It’s one of my favorite distances to run.

This weekend, my boyfriend and I are kick-starting our birthday celebrations. Mine is November 14 and his is November 15. This year, we’re spending our birthdays in New York City where we’ll visit some of his family, hit up the Metropolitan Opera, and see a Broadway show. I can’t wait! So this weekend we’re going to do a little celebrating here at home (aka ice cream and the new James Bond movie).

My run will probably be indoors this weekend since the weather is predicted to be quite stormy. :-(

My version of runner’s FOMO is that I often fall into the trap of dwelling on what I think I should be doing. This time of year is especially hard because I feel like I should be firing on all cylinders, even though I’m not training for a particular race right now. I almost feel guilty sometimes about not logging the miles I feel like I should. I have to keep reminding myself that low-key seasons are good for me physically and mentally – and that it’s good to balance out my life. I’m not being lazy; I’m just taking a little more time to travel, explore, and be with people I love.

By the way, what do you use for a training journal? I want to be more disciplined about tracking my progress. I use MapMyRun to log mileage, but I’ve find myself wanting track more detailed information about my runs and how I feel before, during, and afterward. Any suggestions?

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I love the middle vest and copied yours when you first got it. My favorite! Trying that chili for sure. The Hoosier weather is getting chilly as of this weekend. I know this is random but I just wanted to say how much I admire how well you handle some comments that might set most on edge. You are so great to listen to others opinions, I’m afraid I would get too snippy back ;) You have a gift of kindness doll. Thanks for blogging and spreading the joy! We (Brownsburg Runner Girls) love you!

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Runner’s fomo is usually what prompts me to sign up for races!

That cream cheese chicken chili looks DELISH- I’m always on the hunt for new crock pot recipes, and I’m going to have to give that one at try!

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Tomorrow marks the start of indoor field hockey season and I’ll be headed to a football game on Saturday night with my dad! Can’t wait!!! :))

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i was feeling some extreme FOMO around halloween and i hadn’t thought about it in terms of running or exercise but so true!

happy friday!

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Mmmm now I want hot chocolate!

xo

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Your running vests are so cute!! Good luck this weekend! I’m running my first mud run with a group from a local barre studio. I’m a little nervous about the walls…

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I seriously need that Garmin watch to tell me to get up and move! Having my little one sometimes I find myself on the couch for wayyy too long!

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My son has a blanket and a lightening mcqueen stuffed animal that have to come to bed every night!

I like the theory about the headphones and headwarmers, I always find that mine stay in a lot better during the winter months!

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Revel Canyon City Marathon in the morning!! I’m so excited and ready! It was showing 26 degrees at the start this morning so I’m going to be super cold, but we descend over 5,000′ and it will be warm at the finish. Trying to figure out how many throw away layers I need ;)

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AHHH i want to try that marathon so so bad someday. GOOD LUCK!!! Bring hand warmers too:) Good luck Kathy! YOU’VE GOT THIS!!!

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Revel Canyon City for me too Kathy! Good luck to you! I’m thinking a hat, gloves and arm warmers along with shorts and a short-sleeved shirt. The hand warmers are a brilliant idea Janae — I know when I’m skiing if my hands feel warm I can tolerate the cold a lot better. It’s just hard to adjust to the cold after such a long hot summer here in SoCal — 90s last week! It’s such a gorgeous course and it’s going to be a joy to run there no matter what!

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I live on Long Island and it’s 72 degrees outside today…craziness.

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My friend is coming to visit from California this weekend so excited for that! :)

I’m doing a 5k with my students on Sunday. Our last race was a pretty tough trail run, so it’ll be fun to see how they do on a flatter course.

I definitely get runner’s FOMO…every time I don’t do a race in Philly I feel like I’m missing out! But it’s exactly like Caisa said…when you say yes to everything, you might be wasting your efforts on lots of tiny races/runs and exhaust yourself before your big race!

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My baby girl just turned one and her lovie, which my husband has affectionately named “Randy,” never leaves her side. I wouldn’t be surprised if Randy actually became her first word….I guess I have to accept coming in second to a pink plush rabbit. Such is life :)

….and running FOMO is killer. ugh!!! Have a great weekend!

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Also, I just wanted to invite any reader over to my blog. I just started blogging and hope to connect with others! Thanks so much!

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I’m all aout ear warmer headbands… and I live in San Diego. I’m a wimp when it comes to chilly weather! Have a wonderful weekend, Janae!!!! :)

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-A weekend with just me and my little girl :) ( my husband is in the U.P. baiting for hunting next week)
-YES! my little girl has binky ( a super cozy blanket my sister got her before she was born) and wolfy a much loved stuffed wolf from our local zoo who constantly gets mistaken for a dog, raccoon, cat, ext…pretty much everything but a wolf. Like I said he is loved very much :)

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My son started University in September……with his blankie hidden amongst all his stuff. (like mother like son).

XC and tennis season are over so no meets or tennis matches this weekend! Perhaps I should clean up all the random gear and messes that have accumulated……

Have a great weekend!!! I ordered some Honest products today!

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My son used to be obsessed with hair. He would sit in my lap and play with my hair while he sucked his fingers. But it wasn’t just MY hair he loved…it was any hair. He would carry around toys that had hair, even going as far as confiscating his sister’s My Little Ponies. So we bough him a Hannah Montana wig, called it Montana, and he carted that thing around EVERYwhere. (Yes, I am well aware of how completely and utterly weird this sounds but hey–it is what it, to each their own, all that.) He eventually grew out of it, around age 4, and hasn’t had any “special thing” since. My daughter loves tags. She has about a half-dozen mini “taggie” blankets that she rotates between washes, and a full-size one my mom had made for her. She also has a few stuffed animals that have taggies on them. She’s obsessed! If a taggie is not available, she will use the taggies on her pants and shirts.

Good luck tomorrow!

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This weekend I am going to finally get to do a chill run. After 5 months of training for JJ100, I get to do just a simple enjoy myself run. I actually am looking forward to it. I don’t get FOMO anymore. I used to. But now I found myself being way too popular. And now whenever I do something, people tell me they get FOMO because they want to be like me =). HA! JK!

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I love the relationship you have with Brooke! You’re such a fantastic mom!

I am looking forward to my friend’s SURPRISE party (kidnapping her at her house) for dinner and then going back to her house for cake and presents!

I have 9 miles tomorrow. This will be the longest I’ve ever run and I’m praying that the “chill” we just got today (Texas, 69 degrees) sticks around at least for the morning. I’m nervous for this run. I have so many fears: what if I get too hungry. What if I can’t finish? What if I go too fast at beginning?! BLAH!!! (But I’m also really excited for the run!)

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Long runs for me are 5 miles :). I really like the vests. I keep my phone and puppy treats in my pockets. Have a nice weekend!!

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Running the Disney Wine and Dine half this weekend!!!!!

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I’ve been spinning indoors on bike trainer more and have been enjoying that a lot. Are you still teaching spin class?

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Running 10 miles tomorrow and I’m super jazzed about it!!
My daughter has a mini square pink blanket that she loves. She can’t sleep without it!!
It’s still super warm here, although we’ve had a couple of chilly nights.
That book looks awesome!!

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Oh, my son has blue blankets…. and yes, that is plural!!! I bought several of the same one when he was little so I wouldn’t have to keep washing…. LOL!!! What us moms do! He still sleeps with on of the blue blankets at night and he is 6!!! But I don’t blame him, the blankets are so soft and feel so good! :)

Usually long run is Sunday, but moving to tomorrow since there is a runner in the group that can’t run Sunday…. so 10 miles tomorrow! :)

Love the garmin! I have one that should be here any day! You are making me super excited about receiving it!! Sometimes I need to be told to “move” … LOL! Love it!

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Well, I DID have a race this weekend… My 5th full marathon and I have been training my butt off for it for 5 months, harder than ever. Went to the race expo this morning knowing that I have been fighting a cold, but believing it to be getting better. However, a little voice in my head prompted me to check my temperature- 100 degrees. No bueno. And it is supposed to be HOT tomorrow. So, instead of carb loading and an early bedtime like I planned, I am sitting in an urgent care center waiting to be seen and scrambling for a December marathon. This might be a blessing in disguise, though. Was training for a sub 3:30, but with the heat and humidity projected for tomorrow, I know it would have been super tough. Another month in winter here in the south and a flat race a couple of hours away might be a better bet.

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I was supposed to run my first marathon tomorrow, but just got diagnosed with a stress fracture this morning and am now in a boot. I was accepting it so well, but as the night winds down and reading about all my friends getting ready for the run, I’m becoming more and more sad that I’m missing it. I have loved training for this marathon and couldn’t wait for all of the excitement of doing it. Huge letdown now. I know I’ll get back in shape to do my first marathon in the future, I just hope it’s sooner rather than later!

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My Garmin yelled at me to move while I was sitting after I ran the NYC Marathon last weekend and I yelled back at it, “NOOOOOO!!!!” :)

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It was Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes night) here in the UK on Thursday. We went to a bonfire near my parents’ house on the night itself, and then the London bonfires tend to happen on a Saturday…..so tonight!
We’ll have mulled wine to keep us warm, and then head to a cosy Italian nearby afterwards for big bowls of pasta. Perfect!
Even better; my morning run – in the pouring rain – is done. Wooo!

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Try JBL Synchros head phones. I never have to think about my headphones anymore. They have a different type of ear bud that hooks in. They ate awesome! Plus they come with a short cord so that you don’t have extra cord of you use an arm band to hold your music device. But it has an extension if you need it. Love, love, love them.

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What do you wear over your ears? I’m just using an ear scarf from Walmart and it is definitely not my favorite.

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I love running with vests!! I just have some Old Navy and Costco ones but each year I add another one to my collection.

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I definitely have runners FOMO! It kills me when I see friends and co-workers getting recognitions and medals for completing a marathon. Wish I can have the strength or endurance that they have. Anyway, I love running short distances for now, bottomline is to keep ourselves fit.

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Ooh, I love the vests, thanks for sharing!

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