(Shorts, shoes, top)

We did some 800s for one of my friend’s final workouts before the Mt Charleston Marathon.  I can’t believe how quickly these spring marathons have crept up on me.  I am so tempted to jump into one to avoid FOMO, but I’m trying to face my uncomfortable feelings of missing out on all the fun races.

I averaged between 2:50-2:58 for these.  I used to get hip pain running on the inside lap of the track, but I think I’ve built up to that not happening anymore by going to the track more often than ever before.  I’m telling myself that my hips just adapted to what I told them to adapt to ;)

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We did most of our cool-down on the grass, which I think should be mandatory from here on out.  The grass kept us at a cool-down pace, and the surface felt so soft.

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Twelve miles for the day!

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Crazy hair day for these two:

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And now for some things to discuss this beautiful Thursday morning:

*There isn’t a better enchilada out there IMO.

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This sauce takes it to the next level. They sell it at Costco, but beware—it has quite the kick.

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*I know I’m a few months late on the banned Adidas shoe, but this video was so interesting.  The Adidas Adizero Prime x Strung 2.0 “so much technology in a running shoe, it’s not allowed in elite races”—> 50mm stack (10mm above what is legal in elite fields), and there are also 2 carbon plates in the shoe.  TWO.  The upper is absolutely stunning, and it looks like a web with all of the threads that are woven and designed to boost the performance of the person wearing them. They also made them a bit wider than round 1 to add stability and take out the feeling of rolling your ankle.

I want to try them so badly.

*Beck wants to bake every single day of his life.  I may have a future bakery owner or chef, and I will live happily ever after.

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*My nephew’s shoes arrived.  He ended up needing the wide version, which was only online.  I can’t wait to see what he does with the Launch from Brooks.

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*I listened to Christina Applegate’s episode on Armchair Expert (language warning), and wow.  She was so honest about the struggles she is experiencing with MS, and it was heartbreaking.

*I also listened to Lisa Damour on Armchair Expert and immediately started her book when I finished.  I am entering these teenage years with my kids; I can’t believe it!  I love teenagers (if I could force all of my teenage nieces to hang out with me daily, that would be great), which is why I wanted to be a high school teacher.  I am actually really excited for the teenage years, I just want to do what I can to be prepared!

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Have you listened to anything good lately?

Spicy foods—> on a scale of 1-10 (10 being deadly ha), how spicy do you prefer?

-As long as I have chapstick close by and a large glass of water, I like 6-7.

Have you baked anything good lately?

Who has a spring race coming up? 

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This is just our very natural pose to show off our Amazon dupes (on sale today for $21) that come in the best colors:). Jess introduced them to me, and I’ll never stray from her recommendations.  PS Isn’t it crazy how you can get a running long-sleeve shirt these days for the same price as … Continue Reading