Remember how I said I was going to run on Tuesday instead of Monday? After I posted that I remembered that my BIL would be staying on the couch right next to the treadmill Tuesday morning and there was no way I was going to drive all the way to the gym to run on a treadmill at 5 a.m. so I hung out with my little electronic best friend Monday instead.
I decided to try some sort of ‘speed’ workout. The last time I attempted a speed workout was HERE, on March 15th……it has been just a little while since then.
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I was a wee bit nervous (okay, really nervous) to try to test myself and get out of my normal comfortable pace but the poster above that I found on pinterest kept coming to mind and helped me finish a 10 mile progressive run.
See billy, I told you that spending 30 hours a week on a webiste called Pinterest would help me in life. Obviously, it isn’t a waste of time;)
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2. I was going through my NYC pics for the 4 billioneth time this morning and came across this beauty.
On my way back home (the day after the marathon) from NY I had a layover in Chicago at 6:50 a.m. I was in line for Potbelly’s at 6:55 a.m. I was eating a turkey sandwich with spicy dressing, jallepenos and a pickle by 7 a.m. My mom can’t handle anything but plain toast in the morning or really bland foods. I am pretty sure I can, and do eat pretty much anything at any time of day. My stomach has no boundaries.
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Billy’s family constantly has a group text message going. They are usually pretty hilarious and yesterday Billy’s youngest brother sent this picture with his text:
“Billy….if you guys are going to be going out at all when you’re down….Janae will probably be needing one of these.”
Everyone else agreed.
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Are you like my mom and can only handle eating bland foods in the early morning or are you like me and can eat anything at anytime?
What is your biggest time sucker lately?
-Pinterest and Felicity season 3.
Tell me about your day!! Help me fight my boredom of sitting in a car for 10 hours by telling me what you did today!
97 comments
Jessica
I went to the dentist for the first time in almost 6 years today…and found out I have 9 cavities. NINE?!! I am super sad…and mad at myself. I’ve never had a cavity before now so I am scared to get them filled. Then I had to come home and wait for the comcast guy to install our internet – wasting most of my workday. Now I am trying to do some work, but I’m really just wanting to go run and get happy again, haha. But on a positive note – I can run on my treadmill whenever I want now because we are moved into our new house! I did it yesterday early morning and it was amazing.
Janae
Yay for your treadmill! Go for a run! 9 cavities……booo! I am so sorry!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated
I can eat pretty much anything in the morning, but I typically crave sweet foods. Your sandwich looks awesome, though!
Congrats on doing the speedwork! I’m so happy to hear that you are able to start running the way you used to! :)
My day was pretty boring … sorry! Nothing entertaining here!! ;)
Janae
Thanks girl!!! You are right….sweet things in the morning are the best!
kelly
I sat at work for 8 hours fighting boredom! Holiday SLOW down at work – it was the longest day!
Janae
Boooooo! I hope you have a much more exciting night!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
Oh man, don’t get me started on kids on leashes! Drives me insane! I can handle different kinds of food in the morning but they have to be breakfast foods. No pizza, sandwiches, etc. But veggie omelets, oats, waffles, pancakes, bacon, etc. is fine :)
Janae
Now you have me craving bacon ha!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile
I can pretty much eat anything in the morning. But I’d rather only eat breakfast foods! I’m not really sure if I would eat chicken or something like that. I’ve never tried it? Pinterest is TOO addicting! Good job on your speed session though. It’s always better once you are done and feeling accomplished! I laughed out loud at the leash. Those things are ridiculous. Have a safe trip!!!
Janae
Thanks girl!!! I want to find you on pinterest!
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner)
Holy crow, your first speedwork back and you knock out a 10 mile progression run?! You are AMAZING! I did speedwork too today (800m track repeats)…but not 10 miles of it or I would’ve passed out! :P You are my hero!
Pinterest and blog reading are my biggest time suckers for sure! I blame you ;)
Janae
Oh my…. No it wasn’t bad at all! I started super slow and got a little faster each mile….not bad at all! Great job on your speedwork!
Michelle
I worked my last full day in the office before vacation. And spent a good deal of that day googling 2012 marathons to do. :)
Janae
Which ones are you deciding between?
Michelle
The Nike Woman’s Marathon is my top choice but it’s a lottery so who knows! I also was looking at Chicago and MCM …. Really anything in the fall! Any recommendations?
Janae
I want to do Chicago so bad….let’s do it together!
Michelle
Ohhh! That’s so tempting. We should definitely chat when registration is coming!
Jess @ Blonde Ponytail
Oh the person harness! PINTEREST has got me hooked, but I am seeing so many things I want to try or am inspired by so it evens out right?
Janae
I know!!! Only problem is I dont have enough time to make or do the things that inspire me on there because I am too busy scrolling through it all ha! Hope you are having a great day Jess!
Andrea
Your fam thinks you need a kiddie leash? Rude…but mildly amusing. :)
Typical crazy busy day at work. After work, we are going out for happy hour because it is a guy’s last day here today. Then, spending some quality time with the treadmill. And I really need to go to the store to get the ingredients for the dish I’m supposed to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. But that might be overly productive for one day!
Time sucker…my interest in Facebook has been dying lately. But I’ve been watching a lot more shows on Hulu. Must stop! I should really pick up a book instead!
If you are going to be in San Diego at all during your CA visit, please let us know! There is a yogurtland less than 1/2 mile from my house. :)
Janae
Hulu sucks me in too! I will try to convince billy we need to come down to San Diego…that would be a blast! Enjoy happy hour and your run!
skinnyrunner
hey how long are you going to be in socal? we’re in the car right now headed out of the state… we heard you were coming so we had to jet outta here. haha.
Janae
Seriously I just read your post about your road trip and was just about to text you that I was mad at you for leaving right when we are coming! Ps I am wearing leggings too. We leave Sunday! When do you come back?
skinnyrunner
i dont think we’re driving back til monday. bummer. enjoy socal for me!
Danica @ GirlsThatRun
Pinterest is the BIGGEST time sucker in my life! I spend 8+ hours a day on the computer at work yet I still go home and jump on Pinterest. Also – Buffy the Vampire Slayer on instant Netflix. So cheesy and totally reminds me of Jr. High. Have fun on your road trip! Good news is the weather in Cali changed from rainy on Thanksgiving to just cloudy :)
Janae
Oh good! That makes me happy! I loved buffy…thanks for reminding me of another addiction I need to have!
Pam
Girl, I have a CAST IRON stomach. I can eat whatever, whenever, and it doesn’t bother me one bit.
My biggest time suck lately really isn’t all that bad. I’ve been reading. My sister loaned me The Hunger Games triology, and it’s REALLY good. I’m about 1/3 through the last book now. I’ve been seeing a boatload of people talk about this Pinterest site. I may have to check it out, but I’m scared I’ll get addicted! (lol same reason I haven’t drunk the Twitter koolaid yet)
My day has been pretty blah. Work, work, work… rain, rain, rain… I went to the grocery after work for last minute Thanksgiving stuff, and now I’m sitting at home inside where it’s warm and dry! Normally Tuesdays are “track Tuesdays,” but our high school’s track is CRAP (I even posted about how bad it was recently. http://29goingon29again.blogspot.com/2011/10/track-envy.html You’ve got 10 hours to kill. Go read it. lol), and I didn’t feel like running 400s while dodging puddles in addition to all the cracks. So today became a rest day!
One more day to muddle through, then I’m off till Monday!
Y’all have a safe trip!
Janae
Oh my goodness that track is awful the poor track team! I would trip on all of those cracks! The hunger games is amazing, I am so glad you are loving them!
Anna
Dude Felicity after Season 1 is such a disappointment. I don’t know how you keep watching it. The last episode was just confusing.
Laura
please find me on pinterest! I want to see your stuff! I have so much crap on there that I know I’ll never do/make/build/cook but i almost feel productive just pinning it!
Caroline
Felicity!!! my favorite
I miss it.
I need to have bland food at every single meal
and it sucks
Nicole
I don’t really eat at all in the morning. Takes about 2 hours before I want anything. But then anything goes.
Biggest time sucker lately is blogging. And making sure I am reading other peoples blogs.
It was HAIR COLOR day which is always a good day. And had lunch with a friend. Now off to take care of the cats at the PetsMart Adoption Center. I am the Tues night volunteer.
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Sarah
I can definitely eat anything, at any time of day. Mushrooms, salad, steamed squash for breakfast? why not!
Jenny
wish i had a funny anecdote about today to keep you entertained during your trip, but alas, all i did all day was do laundry and clean in preparation for hosting 13 people for thanksgiving. my bro and SIL (yay!) arrive tonight along with 3 of their friends and the rest are coming on thursday.
i can eat just about anything in the morning, but i like to have a cup of coffee first before i make breakfast. today was toast with peanut butter and sliced honeycrisp apples on top. my favorite breakfast ever is probably leftover, cold chinese takeout! my old roommates thought i was so weird eating veggie lo mein at 7 a.m. while they had cereal but i figure vegetables and carbs are better than sugar for breakfast! (although since you’re such a sweet tooth you’ll probably disagree!)
thanks for sharing that hilarious picture/text—it cracked me up!
have a great thanksgiving :)
Brittany
Agreed. I have definitely had cold macaroni and cheese for breakfast!
michele
My day has been extremely boring. I’m sitting at work, just reading blogs (blogs aren’t boring) and suring. I can only surf for so long. I can’t wait until Thrusday, where I get paid to sit, eat, sleep and play with nephews all day long.
Megan
I normally stick to oatmeal/cereal and a banana in the morning.
My biggest time sucker lately has been watching Bravo tv shows (Millionaire Matchmaker is so ridiculous but so addicting)
Today I hobbled around the lab while recovering from the Philly Marathon on Sunday. I ran 3:28! I tried not to just talk about the marathon to my lab-mates the whole day, even though that’s pretty much all I wanted to do. Still SO sore but SO happy.
Janae
Megan!!!! Congrats on your awesome Philly time! You are incredible! I want more details!
Alisa @ Runs with Knives
I’m in love with Billy’s family! Are they looking to adopt a 20-something with a dog? You might think I’m kidding, but I’m totally serious. I promise to cook for them all the time. And I love funny text messages. Set this adoption up now, please.
Janae
Yep, you are in!!! Come on over:)
Brittany
Here’s a story for you I ordered a medium Frosty at Wendys tonight at the drive-thru. It has clearly been wayy to loong since I’ve got one..I didn’t realize that I needed a large..so I went in and upgraded. He made it a large and didn’t even charge me..love it.
Janae
Brittany! Your frosty story made my day! Don’t ever get just a medium again hahahah!
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy
I stayed up past midnight last night pinning things on Pinterest (and I had to get up for work at 6:30)!!! It’s so addicting…
Kiah
Ah Felicity–so good!! I can pretty much eat anything at any time…I see it as a gift.
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats
I love using pinterest for motivational quotes! and I definitely can’t eat much early in the morning, unless I happen to wake up starving!
Alex @ Healthy Life Happy Wife
I can definitely eat anything in the morning but it is rare that I don’t care something sweet! Why are sweet things so addicting?!
As for time-suckers, I could search through facebook for HOURS! That is, when my google reader is totally empty.
Where in California are you going? I live in San Diego :)
Alex @ Healthy Life Happy Wife
*crave…oopsy
Janae
We are going to San Clemente! I am so jealous you LIVE in San Diego!
Anna @ Food Fitness Frolicking
AHAHAHAH How in the world did you eat a spicy jalapeno sandwich before I’m usually even awake? I can’t imagine stomaching anything other than toast with peanut butter or some sort of breakfast food..kudos to you!
My biggest time sucker for this past weekend has been studying..urgh. But NOW that I’m home for break, I’ll be reading blogs, walking my dog, eating good food, and hopefully catching up on Modern Family! WHEEEEE :)
Tabaitha
I spent the day doing laundry, taking my car in for an oil change, and packing so we can leave as soon as my husband gets off of work tomorrow. So really nothing too interesting, but I wanted to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Janae
I hope you have an amazing thanksgiving too friend!!!!! Can’t wait for the pics:)
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
I had class all day today…it was pouring out and I wore tights and flats and walked through the puddles any way….I am freezing now! Haha :)
Rebecca S.
Ever since Biggest Loser seasons have gone on instant play … it’s not pretty. I’m like “oh sweetie, they’re like a superhero, here, watch this challenge, isn’t it cool??”
I can entertain you all the way to California with my random thoughts, just let me know.
Janae
Keep the random thoughts coming! I need to start watching bl on Netflix….thanks for finding another time sucker for me!
Rebecca S.
Please do, I need someone to talk about the unlikable people and to help me confirm the LDS contestants- there’s always one!
I grew up in southern California, went to school at USC, lived in Newport Beach. AND I was out there in the summer when you were but never said anything. Stupid, right?
Janae
Ha ha ha there really seems to always be one! Um….yeah you should have said something! We could have gone to froyo weekly!
Rebecca S.
and the other 5 days I would go by myself.
Shannon
I’m not much of a savory foods person in the morning. I much prefer sweet or blandish things like oatmeal, toast and jelly, cereal…
Pinterest is also a big time suck for me.
My day, quite boring… I went for a run (first run in 2 weeks was Sunday, so this was my second run back) and my knee is still bothering me, though I don’t think it was quite as bad today as it was on Sunday. Did some laundry… not a whole lot going on right now…
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List
Today: Stayed in pjs, watching movies with the kids and blogging until noon. then we went for a 5 mile walk. Then lunch with my mom. Then home for naps for the kids and blogging for me. (and working on BLEND retreat!!) then Aladdin rehearsal. Home for dinner. Cut Henry’s hair. Gave both kids baths. Now chilling with T on the couch!
phew!
Vanessa @ Gourmet Runner
Ok, usually I think I can eat most things but no, I couldn’t handle that sandwich at 7 am! I actually just eat sweet things in the morning, I don’t like savory until lunchtime :)
Heather@Just a Colorado Gal
My family calls me the human garbage disposal cause I can eat anything at anytime! Chips and salsa for breakfast? Sounds good to me!
I packed today! My parents build a second house in the mountains and we’re all spending Turkey Day there. I’m the only that hasn’t seen it yet, but I’m driving over tomorrow. So excited!!
Leonor @FoodFaithFitness
Biggest time sucker is blogging. I love pinterest! I need to get on there for Christmas ideas! Today was my first recovery run after a half on Sunday. Oh, and I went to Yogurt Mountain. Funny how I reward my 6 year old with my favorite place!
Janae
Yogurt mountain sounds like the best reward ever! Congrats!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey
I an eat ANYTHING in the morning! But I do love sticking to my oatmeal!
Lyn @ FueledBySalad
Congratulations on your speed workout; glad to hear it went well! Speed workouts ALWAYS intimidate me.
Lori
I’m a cereal/oatmeal/bagel girl in the morning. And I absolutely cannot eat non-breakfast foods (like pizza) for breakfast. I think your mom and I would get along just fine.
My biggest time suck lately has definitely been twitter.
I got a raise today! But then I discovered a leak in my roof, so they pretty much offset each other.
Janae
Bummer to the leak but that is awesome about your raise, congrats!!!
Jamie @ Don't Forget the Cinnamon
That pickle in your NYC breakfast photo looks AMAZING!
I probably couldn’t eat it for breakfast though…I definitely wake up with a sweet tooth. I reserve my salt cravings are reserved for later in the day.
Kate @ Chasing It
YEAHH nice speed workout!!! first one since march 15…wow,
hard to believe its been like almost a year.
I can eat pretty much whatever I want whenever I want…except not before a run. nothin’ but toast before a run for me unfortunately lol (gonna have to work on that for marathon fueling I think!)
Umm I wish I could tell you that I did something cool today….I tried to write a research paper but epically failed at having enough motivation for that, so I ended up watching Biggest Loser while doing my nails instead lol!
Sally
Just had the BEST activity at church – pie night! Everyone brought a pie to share. All we did was eat pie – it doesn’t get better than that :) I took pumpkin toffee cheesecake, yum! This way we didn’t have to wait until Thursday to eat pie.
Janae
Ummm why didn’t you invite me;) that sounds like a blast!
Brit
I can eat pretty much anything at any time of day. I try not to eat anything crazy before an AM race though. My latest time suck is a drawing app that I got for my iPad a few days ago. I’m basically four and enjoy coloring in Sketchbook. I’m on Wednesday now. Tuesday was pretty low key, the high points were rummaging through my kitchen pondering what my next meal or snack would be.
Jim @ rugoingtorundaddy
I can eat just about anything at any time of day… if I didn’t need the sleep, I’d be eating every two hours. And cold pizza in the morning – I don’t care what toppings are on there – if it has the mandatory cheese, sauce, and bare minimum complement of pepperoni (or Canadian bacon), then life is wonderful. (I’ve been known to follow this up with a serving of chocolate ice cream before 8 AM… “Please folks, there’s nothing to see here!”)
My biggest time thief Google Reader and just about anything related to shopping for the cheapest airfare to Hawaii. My wife claims I’m somewhat obsessed with the United and AA websites.
Congrats on returning to speed work! I have so many hills where I live and run that my speed work often masquerades as a speed walk. Seriously. But, I put in a 10.75 miler this afternoon and it was fantastic to be out in great weather. It’s my last long run before my upcoming 1/2 in Vegas. I’m not so sure I really like the tapering part (shrug)… why is that?
Janae
This makes my day! Pizza and chocolate ice cream for Bfast…..I think I will be trying that tomorrow!
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed)
Potbelly is my favorite sandwich joint although not sure I could eat it at 7am :). I must always eat breakfast but I am a traditional breakfast girl – cereal, oatmeal, eggs, waffles, etc. My mom and sis on the other hand can eat anything for breakfast… leftover pizza, mexican, whatever!
I have been off work this whole week and it has been glorious although I have been fighting a bad cold/cough which is no fun. We did some shopping, some home projects and then I proceeded to take a 1.5 hour nap. Pregnancy naps are amazing! Be safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Missy
I can eat whatever in the morning. When I am really training hard, I crave turkey sandwiches for breakfast, so that’s what I have.
My blog is a huge time sucker because I’m not that good at it yet. I hope I get faster the more I do it. Oh, and Pinterest! So, addicting.
I wish I had something fun and witty to share about my day but it was a lame, do laundry, clean house day. Boooo.
Have fun in Cali!
Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled
I love eating spicy food any time of the day. That pickle looks amazing, by the way!
My biggest time sink lately is researching house listings, looking for the perfect place for my family. I need the perfect house!
Erin Masihdas
I’ve been watching Felicity season 3 too!! So. good. Can I just say that I’m glad Julie is gone. I was not a fan of her!
Also, I have gotten addicted to Vampire Diaries. 100% addicted. It’s so good!!! You need to watch!!
Jessica
I have chosen you for the “Tell Me About Yourself” Award! You can find out more about it at http://myhappily-ever-after.blogspot.com/2011/11/pass-it-on.html. I love reading your blog! It is great and quite motivational! Have a great day!
Janae
Ahhhh thank you and I loved reading your seven things! I did this too last Friday wahoo! Have an amazing thanksgiving!
Amylee
The leash is hysterical!!! I think I love your in-laws. Anyone that will send out a mass text like that definitely has my vote.
Time sucker lately- NAPS. These 5AM mornings are killing me! I suppose I should go to bed earlier, but it’s just not in my DNA.
I think I’ll go eat a butterfinger now.
Khushboo
Hahaha your in-laws are hilarious- it’s great to be able to have such a fun relationship with them! Pinterest is the biggest time sucker in my life right now- I always say “last page” yet I keep clicking “See more pins”
Jessica @ Running for Bikinis
Pinterest is ruining my life! It’s all I do and it’s all I talk about. My friends are so tired of me and my pinboards. Oh, and the fact that Frasier is streaming on Netflix… I get nothing done. And yes, I know I sound like the coolest person ever. Try not to be too jealous.
I went for a 45 minute run this morning (nothing like your 10 miles, rockstar) and then I cleaned a lot. Then I rewarded myself by going out to dinner with my family and eating my weight in fajitas! :)
Jina
If I’m eating breakfast shortly after I wake up, I’ve gotta go bland. But, if I’m awake for awhile, I can eat anything.
Nice job! A 10-mile progressive run? Impressive.
Have a fabulous trip!
Sierra @ Posh Meets Pavement
En Route to CA? Stop at In N Out for me. Neapolitan milkshake is amazing.
Janae
We seriously did stop there…you know me too well!
Amanda
I am visiting my sister and BIL in California for Thanksgiving. Today we toured the Jelly Belly factory and then proceeded to buy multiple packages of every single flavor of Sport Beans they had! And got plenty of regular jelly beans too. So yummy!
Janae
Wait a second… What part of Cali? Where is the jelly belly factory? That sounds like a blast!
Amanda
We are near San Francisco. The factory is in Fairfield. It was a blast!
Lindie
Today I cleaned cleaned cleaned my grandmas house and got it all spiffed up for Thanksgiving! It took a long time! After that my sweet daughter and I went on a walk! She loved jumping in all the leaves! Then we made 2 batches of caramels.. One with nuts and one without! So yummy! After that we took a break to watch The little mermaid! She had never seen it and loved it! We mooches dinner at my parents while my husband was at scouts and then came home and watched the biggest looser! Fun day and can’t wait to do more baking tomorrow! Hope you had a safe drive!
Jen@FoodFamilyFitness
Add me on pinterest!: http://pinterest.com/jen_foodfamfit/
We have a constant group text going in our family too; drives my husband crazy, but it keeps me entertained every day ;)
Shannon
I can eat anything anytime :) As far as time sucks when my husband was in Korea it was Felicity. Every night! It was a great time suck! Now I sometimes get sucked in watching a Hoarders marathon while folding laundry or Say Yes to the Dress. I have not gone to pin interest because I am scared I will be addicted. It is only a matter of time before I check it out! My husbands family is in town and staying at a beautiful house on the beach so I will be spending most of the next few days there! :) Have a great trip Janae and enjoy your Thanksgiving!
running ricig
I generally only like to eat breakfast foods in general, so I can’t see myself going for a sandwich in the morning. Unless it’s a breakfast sandwich…
Biggest time sucker lately has been trashy beach read novels.
Kim T
Bahahaha – the funny thing about this post, is that as soon as I saw the photo with the leash – I KNEW the caption would have something to do with getting one for you. Love it.
Mandee Pearson
ooo I really want to follow you on Pinterest! But we are not facebook friends so I am not sure how to search for you? I loooove Pinterest! It is so inspiring, and yes I agree, huge time sucker!
Lu @ A Mix of it All
I love that pinterest pic. When I overcame my broken toe, and finished my half marathon, that very thought was going through my mind.
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