I realize I haven't posted since before Thanksgiving and I owe you a couple posts (namely marathon recap and Portland, Part II). It's been a busy couple of weeks and I hope to post more consistently during the Christmas season because I hope to try out some new workouts and healthier recipes that I'd like to share with you.
Today was fairly low key - Laundry, putting away the fall decor and hanging out with my friend, Alison. I won't bore you with all the details, but I'll show you some super exciting photos to recap. Sadly, I don't have a picture from our run or lunch, so I'll just quickly recap for you - Two mile run with Alison along the Charles Rivah followed by lunch at UBurger - LOVE this place!
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| Pre-run fuel - Pumpkin pancakes with COOKIE BUTTER and two clementines |
Has ANYONE seen this at Trader Joe's? I picked up a jar on Thursday and I can say I am addicted. I may not be able to keep this in the house! I think it's the TJ's version of Biscoff spread, which is a sweet spread that has a consistency similar to peanut butter (I think it's from the UK). The spread also has biscuit pieces running throughout. Go out now and buy a jar. Or three. Now.
!!! NEW RUNNING GEAR !!!
I don't know about you, but I love getting new running gear! I've had my eye on the items below for a while and I just decided to go for it and buy them! After lunch, Alison and I headed over to City Sports because I wanted to purchase a pair of compression sleeves. My left calf has been really sore lately and I thought the sleeves would be great to wear during and after runs to help with the soreness. I bought a pair of neon yellow (pictured below) as well as a new pair of running tights and a matching jacket. I can't wait to wear them on my training run tomorrow!
Check it out - The jacket has a rechargeable light on the sleeve to make you more visible while running outside at night! I love this idea! Since the sun sets well before I get home from work, wearing this jacket will make me feel a bit safer when I go for an evening run.
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I'm too sexy for my compression sleeves!
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MAGIC STRAW???!!?
After my mini shopping spree, I needed to spend more money a little pick me up. We headed to Starbucks where I ordered a nonfat latte and picked up this awesome cup below. Check out the straw in the first photo - It's clear with a white stripe. Then look at the next photo - The straw is now GREEN! The straw changes color when you sip cold liquids through it. How cool is that? I had to get it! Besides, how cute is that little fox just next to the 'bucks logo? (Alison made a point to tell me she tried with both hot and cold to see if they would both work. I just hope she didn't burn her tongue!)
Enjoy the rest of your Saturday. I am in for the night. I have more laundry to fold (exciting!) and am getting ready to make a turkey meatloaf to serve alongside roasted golden beets, broccoli and a sweet potato.
