My Identity Crisis

I jut ate one of my cocoa date balls that I make because I’m about to hoo out the car and run with my BFF. Stroller-less! A glorious day indeed! And I love me a good tempo run for sure!

The last thing I ate was…. cereal. Sultana Bran – my life is so exciting right now. But for lunch I am going to eat a tuna sandwich and chips, so I’m excited about that. And I might throw some chocolate in there too cos I’m edgy like that. ;)

I love long runs! I love the rhythm and having that head space. And when you have your favourite song on repeat, it’s the best time to chill out.

Have a good day!

The last thing I ate was a pumpkin cheesecake cookie. It was just okay.

My girls are in 7th & 10th grade this year. It kind of hurt to type that!

Your ripped jeans are cute! We just bought my oldest daughter a pair of ripped jeans at Hollister over the weekend. She loves them and wore them to school today.

You’re right, Brooke is getting more cool and adorable everyday! Thanks for sharing her with us.

I just ate a bowl of cereal. Pretty exciting stuff.

I’d rather do a long run. I really enjoy running where I don’t have to think about my pace and can just zone out and have fun.

Brooke’s little top-knot is adorable! Have a great tempo run Janae!

Ah, I am drinking coffee right now and had 2 poached eggs~slaw~and avocado for breakfast….loving everything with avocado these days!!

I am much older then you …my kiddos are 11th, 8th and 5th graders…2 girls and the baby boy! Come to MN and we can swap kids for an afternoon so you can see what teenager girls are like for a day. ha! (They are great~just you wait) ;-)

Ugh, that picture makes Froyo look so much better than mine in real life! Last thing I ate was some almond, literally just a few seconds ago haha. I’m thinking tempo run, because it sounds fast. And I’ve been into any run lately as long as it is fast! Never thought I’d say that haha

I love all of your pictures. They come out so clear. And when Brooke get older she will have her whole life in pictures just by visiting your blog. I think for sure I will blog more once I have kids that way there is somewhere they can look back on and know every detail of our lives.

Last thing I ate was a granola bar this morning. Not that exciting–but I had delicious pizza last night. :)

I would almost always choose a long run…unless its really hot…then quick and speedy workout so I can get inside and lay on the floor:) Last thing I ate was oatmeal and a banana with iced coffee.

I literally just finished my last spoonful of breakfast… oats with AB, honey, and Greek yogurt. Delicious, but I’m super sad they’re all gone :( And that pic of you and Brooke with your foreheads together is seriously the sweetest thing ever. I think she’s smitten with you, and it’s easy to see that the feeling is mutual :)

I was never allowed to wear ripped jeans so maybe I should rebel and wear them now that I’m basically a grown up. I like the headband on the left for brooke! She’s little miss popularity these days- her coolness shows :)
Also, hitting the town to eat ice cream-my favorite way.

Last thing I ate was breakfast this morning- kale smoothie with banana, cinnamon, chia, and almond milk. I like the long runs, mentally and physically tough, but such a great feeling of accomplishment.

Can’t wait to see the pics! She should be a baby model…she is so adorable!

The last thing I ate was a pasta dinner. You’re AMAZING with all of your track runs and tempo runs and everything!! I love hearing about this!

That forehead picture made me tear up – Brooke must know when your spirits need lifting! :)
The last thing I ate was Swedish Fish for dessert last night – score!
I have a daughter who just started her second year of pharmacy school and then I have two sons – one is a sophomore in H.S. and the other is a freshman.
As much as I dread my long runs beforehand, I’d take them over a track workout or a tempo run any day …

The last thing I ate was some candy corn M&Ms…clearly, I like to start my day off on a healthy note :)

I have never done a track or tempo workout and I probably should get on that one of these days. Long runs are definitely what I prefer and I think I am going to have to try one today. Weather is hitting a high of 69 and lots of sunshine, no humidity. It’s like, “run! you want to run!” haha

Cannot WAIT to see Brooke’s photoshoot pictures!!! She is the most photogenic child I have EVER seen so I’m sure they will be amazing! The forehead touching thing is so precious <3 God knew exactly what he was doing when he brought her into your life…

Have a fabulous day, girl!

I had a caramel apple 3 musketeers only I mistakenly thought it was a caramel apple milky way so I was really disappointed with it. I resolved to have apple cinnamon pancakes for dinner to make myself feel better.
As a connoisseur and lover of headbands I’d go with the multicolored headband.

My favorite would have to be long or tempo – probably tempo because usually that means it is over quicker! I am about to head out to do a 10-11 easy miles to recover from my tempo yesterday.

I loveee wearing ripped jeans!! Last thing I ate… some Special K vanilla almond. :)

Love Brooke’s Little Bun, that is too adorable! The outfit is so cute too!

2 slices Whole wheat bread with chunky peanut-butter. I’m stuffed!

Run…how about an easy any pace outdoor run in the woods!

My kids are in 5th and 8th grade this year. Time is flying by so fast.. I don’t want them to grow up!

That made me want to go to Red Mango so bad! It might be a track workout…they are hard, but done faster. Tempos are just hard. Long runs right now kinda scare me :)…I have been trying to fo them a bit faster and I don’t have a good fuel plan! Here is my question for you…does your coach mind if you do candy for fuel? Is it really a good fuels source? I am honestly asking because I might try it!…Gels I just can’t seem to stomach and I have tried 4 kinds….chews are okay….but I am considering candy if it is effective!

Long run for the win, especially if it’s on trails. But I’ve been really happy with my track workouts and tempo runs lately. Well, happy after they’re over! Yesterday I thought my track workout would never end. I think my legs were still beat from Saturday’s 15-mile trail race! Tomorrow is a 10-mile tempo run at marathon pace. Yikes!

last thing i ate: barbara’s peanut-butter puffins. you love cereal, and you must try these. (i get them at TJ’s) bomb.com, m’dear, bomb.com.

long run, i suppose. no pressure to be fast!

xo

That picture of you and Brooke head to head is awesome! My son gives me strength like that too :-).

That outfit for Brooke’s pictures is ADORABLE! My vote is for the multi-colored headband. Curly is looking more and more and more like her momma! They are going to look like twins before you know it. The picture of you and Brooke with your foreheads together is so precious. You are such a great mom!

Brooke is such a little sweetheart. Can’t wait to see her photo shoot!

I have 3 kids pretty spread apart….a senior in high school, a first grader, and an almost 2 year old!! Yes, I am crazy.

Last thing I ate was chocolate peanut butter ice cream last night, it was delish.

Hmm I think I would pick the track workout, but I also don’t run anywhere near as fast as you so I don’t feel as spent after!

Brooke just keeps more beautiful & beautiful..like her Momma!
Love her new ‘thing.’ It’s so cool when the littlest things they do remind you HOW lucky you are to have them, ya know what I mean?
CONGRATS to Ashley, what a cute little boy! She is going to make an amazing Mom.
If you move to FL, I will DEFINITELY be that must hang out with/ have everything in common/ our daughters will be BFF’s kind of friend :D
Love ya!

I had a Pillsbury honey butter biscuit with strawberry jam for breakfast – YUM. I would rather do a long run, any day.

My heart would melt if I saw Brooke doing that forehead thing. So cute!!!
And I would waaaay prefer to do a long run. I’m getting better about track workouts, but definitely still not getting myself to do tempo’s.

um, brooke’s litte top knot is the cutest thing ever! so glad you have that special little girl to get you through these hard times. nothing better!

that salsa looks soooo goood and now i want chips and salsa at 7:30am..thanks;)

Ummm I thought those jeans were cute and you looked awesome as always. So carry one with your bad self ;) Good to know we aren’t the only ones that eat tubs full of pico. That stuff is so addicting and it’s what you do when your garden is full of those ingredients.

Can’t wait to see Brooke’s pics. She is so adorable. I just love her and her laugh yesterday just instantly made me in a better mood.

I ate eggs and oatmeal for breakfast. Be super jealous. lol. I am glad you were still able to get your Red Mango on last night. I love ya!!

The last thing I ate was homemade banana bread with chocolate glaze! The picture of you and Brooke is the cutest… I’m so glad you two have each other. <3 I can tell you love her so, so much.

The last thing I ate(drank) was my green smoothie for breakfast. I am hungry so I might need to go change that now.

My littles are still tiny–19 months and 4 months. I don’t want to think about them going to school yet!!

Question–you had posted a long time ago about supplements you were taking. Do you still take any vitamins/supplements? If so, would you mind sharing what kind?

Aww Brooke knows when mommy needs some love :) I’ve totally been eating froyo like it’s my job lately… there’s a froyo place literally 2 minutes walking from my dorm!

Cute outfit for Brooke! And Ash’s baby is so so adorbs.

I last ate an apple…..and I’d rather do a tempo run!

the last thing i ate was oatmeal with blueberries and cashews :)

the picture of you and brooke is so adorable. i cannot wait to have a baby girl someday! <3

Just being able to fit into my jeans would be ace right now ;)

Hope your having a great day!

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I love Brooke’s sweater – I almost bought the same one for my niece!

Wow, Curly is starting to look so much like your sister!

I just ate 1/4 cup of trail mix, it’s my 10am snack and I look forward to it every day.

I’m torn between tempo and long run. They hurt differently, but the tempo is over sooner, but I always feel so badass after a long run. Obviously I’m indecisive.

Janae you are such a warrior, seriously.

I am currently eating my fav breakfast – oatmeal with chocolate protein powder + peanut butter. Heavennnn.

I just want that whole tub of salsa!!! I’m obsessed with fresh pico so yummy:)

The last thing I ate was a chocolate peanut butter protein bar. Yum.

I like track workouts with my running group. We talk a lot between reps. Long runs are great though too because I talk the whole time with my friends.

I LOVE Brooke’s photo shoot outfit. I like the plain gold headband slightly better for that outfit. The other one would be great with something else. Just my opinion though! Brooke would look cute in anything :)

Last thing I ate was ham and eggs on whole wheat toast for lunch.

Track workouts are DEFINITELY my favorite. As a shorter-distance runner/sprinter they are kind of it for me anyway, but I so prefer high intensity for short periods to medium-high for longer. Nothing like the rush of doing an insane number of 100m reps as fast as possible or a set of progressively faster 400s that make your whole body shake at the end.

Long runs or tempos, on the other hand, always feel like wars of attrition to me… feels like slowly bleeding out my energy into the road and I don’t even get to look at a big collection of snazzy interval times and analyze them!

Plus something about breaking up the workout into pieces makes it a LOT easier than doing it continuously.

Sprinter mindset vs. distance, lol. Glad you seem ‘up’ and are doing well. Your track workout was impressive btw! And I love resisted running. Parachute sprints are even better.

Brooke and the forehead thing is absolutely precious. Annabelle does something similar…but she tries to gum my face in the process. Isn’t it amazing how they can make everything seem ok? :)

I just had pretzels And (homemade!) hummus – yum!
My kids are in preK and 2nd grade, but they are still my babies!
Also, my 4 year old still does that forehead thing and I love it!

The last thing I ate was a pumpkin Kashi granola bar – ’tis the season! Hard to chose out of those 3 workouts, I like them all at different times!
P.S. Curly’s hair is adorable

OK, the forehead thing is entirely too precious!

The last thing I ate was my PM snack which was a handful of cashews at work. Definitely NOT as tasty as that fro yo!

The picture of you and Brooke with your foreheads together is the sweetest thing ever!

I totally drove my you while you were having lunch with your friend, I was dropping my daughter off at preschool. I thought about saying hi but then I realized I don’t actually know you :)