Happy Saturday!
Josse and I decided last second to drive south to get our long run done in the sunshine. The Dogtown 1/2 Marathon is going on this morning so we will warm-up a bit, run the race and then run a few more miles to get in 18 miles.
We always have a good time together.
We stopped at the running store to grab some fuel!
Along with my normal pre-race fuel!
And for dinner we had Texas Roadhouse take-out. Take-out is the way to go the night before a race away from home.
Rewind to the beginning of Friday….
I took off the day from working out and I am hoping that helps me to have some real fresh legs today!
Brooke and I had a lunch date together up in Salt Lake City at Jason’s Deli. Baked potato topped with everything that is right in the world.
Followed by their free ice cream cones.
I miss this little girl of mine. She’ll be back on Monday and I cannot even wait.
Have an incredible day and fill me in with what you are up to today!!!
59 comments
Leigha @ The Yooper Girl
I have a basketball game three hours away.. it’s going to be lots of sitting on the bus today! Josse’s face in the bagel picture kills me, lol!
Yesterday I wrote a post that I’m really proud of… Why I Run. It would mean so much to me if you checked it out!
http://theyoopergirl.com/2015/02/run/
Annie
Great post, Leigha! Freezing here in NJ as well. It has been in single digits all week… UGH>
Corry
I battle with S.A.D. but unlike you, I want to eat every carb there is!!
Tedi @ Running With Infertility
great post!
Jennifer
The ice is still crazy in tn so I’m meeting up with friends for 13 miles on the indoor track…eek!!!!
Sarah @ KS Runner
I love when I can make a race my long run for the week (even when you have to add a few extra miles in). It’s a nice change of pace!
That potato looks delicious!
I’m working today. Boo. At least I’m done at noon. Then my day will include a nap, cleaning my house and some blog work! Have a great weekend!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
Today I’m doing my taxes. Should be straight forward except blogging will make it complicated as I did not track my expenses. I have the receipts though. That will be done after hitting the gym for strength training. Then going out to dinner with a friend. Busy day! Enjoy your race!!!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
Sounds like a fun long run plan. This morning was yoga for me since I’m not up to running in single digits again. Instead my husband and I are having a running date tomorrow when it’ll be 30 degrees warmer :)
Laur
LOL at Josse’s face in the one picture. Ahh, photobombs!
Have a great race!!!
FunFitGirl
I love mixing up long runs with races – great way to work on speed!
I’m doing a 30 day no sugar challenge and whenever I read your posts, the delicious desserts kill me. I figured the best way to make it through this challenge was to simply stay off Pinterest, but maybe HRG too!
Lisbeth Evers
I take rest today. Tomorrow I will participate in a 10M trail race. I expect a lot of mud! :)
mary @ minutes per mile
good luck in your race! i love that pretty much every photo in this post is of carbs.
Tracy
Have you ever tried Accel Gel…Key Lime is a great one? Hammer Gels are awesome too. The sugar in Accel Gel is lower than the other gels, and it’s really easy on your stomach. I hope you rock your race :)! Go Janae go!
Nona @ RunningHigh
Sounds like a fun weekend! It’s always better to run in the sun! I’m at work all day today and then my friend is having a housewarming/birthday party, so that should be a ton of fun!
Faith VanderMolen
Tonight I’m going to a Murder Mystery Party dressed as Nancy Pelosi and I’ll be baking up a storm until then! Should be a good day:)
Lisa @ TechChick Adventures
I’m taking advantage of some fresh snow and going sledding with the kids. We’ve been cooped up too long!!
Hope you have a great time at your race!
Kristen
I’ll be hitting up the chiropractor for the first time since before the holidays. No wonder I’m all stiff these days!
Kate
That potato looks amazing! What is on it? I want it!
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
I’m finishing up my Wilderness First Responder Course today – we’re doing lots of scenarios with loads of patients. I’m expecting lots of ‘blood” and “guts.” Then, I’ll be certified!! It’s a super intense course -80 hours long, but it’s useful because I live on a remote island more than an hour from definitive medical care (we don’t even have a hospital).
Erica
Sounds fun!
Chris is out of town on a boys ski weekend, my mom is staying here and it has been WONDERFUL! Nothing like a mom’s help with a baby.
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles
Have a great race! I just finished a little over 13 miles this morning – I started running outside but couldn’t feel my chin which meant I needed to switch the run to the treadmill lol. I guess 12 degrees is just too cold for me today!
Pam
good luck at your race Janae!! your baby girl will be home before you know it. :) enjoy your weekend xxo
Kristen @ Glitter and Dust
Have a great race this morning. What a great way to get in the miles as part of a longer run. Do you plan on doing those miles at race pace? I would have a hard time not “racing” a half marathon. :)
Today my husband and I are cleaning up the yard, garage, and house. It looks like we may be selling and moving to a different neighborhood in the near future – so exciting!!!
Mattie
I’m aiming at running 11 miles today as my final long run before the Phoenix Half Marathon next weekend.
Gretchen
I have a 20-miler today with some friends I don’t trust 100% to not push the pace. Wish me luck! ;) But the weather is beautiful and we are celebrating my daughter’s 5th birthday tonight, so it should be a good day.
Nancy
Ran 8 miles for half marathon prep. House cleaning and lots of laundry and hopefully movie night with the family. Hoping to score a nap in there somewhere. Enjoy your race! Can’t wait to hear about it.
RunEatRepeat
I want to run a race with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Suzy
Hey, that’s a great way to get your long run in aaaaand a great way to distract yourself from missing Brooke. Hope you guys have fun at the race!
Loribeth
Warm weather sounds nice. What is the deal with ice and snow in the South? Come on guys. Bring on summer. My legs are too white.
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
We are currently waiting for the ice to thaw. That’s happening quickly, thankfully! Then running a errands to pick up a few things for my new car. I think our first stop will be to get donuts and coffee. It’s a must!
Kristina @ Blog About Running
Hope you have an awesome race! Since I don’t have a long run on the sched. this weekend I slept in today and now I’m slowly waking up with a cup of coffee! :)
kristin | W [H] A T C H
so fun to work a race into a long run. i’m enjoying room service breakfast in honduras today!
Jessica @ kiwiyogirunner
Enjoy the half and the long run! Such a great idea to incorporate a race in your long run. I’m doing a sculpture hike that I’m really excited and exploring an island by foot in Auckland about that will be my workout cos I know it will be lots of walking :)
Tina@GottaRunNow
Sounds like a fun race trip! The green apple Powerbar gel is one of my favorite flavors.
Robyn @ Robyn's Living Life
Cold still here in VA so I am resting after my run and will take it easy today. I am thinking about registering for a half in April…just have to survive my full first! Hope you had fun!
Mia
I hope your race went well!!! I would love to know how/if you fuel during a half. Also,do you treat it differently when its part of a longer run? PS i was already craving ice cream, but now now i want it soooooo bad!
Rachel @ Blonde with a Chanse
What an awesome long run idea!!!
Asmika @ EsquireOnTheRun
I love that idea! I hope one day I can run half marathons just for fun.
This morning I ran my longest run in a while. It ended up being a run/walk but I still feel very accomplished!
I hope you’re getting along well without Brooke. Can’t wait to see more cute pictures of her :)
Amy @ Life to the Full
What a fun girls’ race trip!!! Combining a long run plus a few more miles is a great training run idea. Definitely want to try that when training for my next marathon!
I ran a few treadmill miles, made lunch for the guys and now I’m working on some graphic design projects… and reading blogs of course :)
Lisa
I ran Dogtown this morning too. Tough course but very beautiful. Love the medal! Hope you had a great race. The hills will be great training for Boston.
Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties
that picture of you guys with the ice cream is so cute!! I hope monday hurries up and gets here for you :)
Amanda B @ Cupcakes & Miles
I absolutely love love love Texas Roadhouse. I’m so jealous you got to have it last night. The two by us are not as close as I would like.
I’m loving Brooke’s little purse on the table. Too cute!
And, I had a great time this morning running in the Gasparilla 5k. :)
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan
That baked potato looks amazing! Have fun with your race!
I’m having a lazy afternoon with my guy and our pooch, catching up on the SNL special from last week.
Kelly
An event is such a fun way to get a long run in and the cool down extra miles go by so fast! Plus, what a great distraction from your little buddy not being home this weekend.
It was sunny and warm (40F) so I went for a bike ride-even though it was gorgeous running weather. Can’t pass up a dry road and sunshine ride!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Courteney O
Free ice cream cones? Are you kidding me???
Karen @karenlovestorun
Hope you had a great race! Spending the weekend unpacking in our new house! That baked potato looks delish :)
Karen @karenlovestorun
Nicole@Thegirlwhoraneverywhere
Yay! I am so sure you rockedyour whole run rosary-race as well as those other 5 miles!!
Amy @ runlikeabird
I am nooooot so sure about green apple fuel. How does it taste? I’m all about the Salted Caramel Gu. :)
Irina @ Miss Irina
Races are such a fun addition to a training plan! I’ve scattered a few races into April while I train for the Brooklyn Half Marathon in May.
I ran in Central Park today and while it wasn’t too cold outside (for once), the wind made me lose all feeling in my face! Spring, I miss you :(
Natalie
Running and racing with a friend + road trip = perfection!!
Enjoy and have a great race!!
Alisha @ Real Girl Running
I did my 20km run this morning and it was TOUGH! Just one of those days.
It’s about 35C here today (about 95F), and so we are staying indoors with the air conditioning on. It’s a great excuse for a nap this arvo!
Bonnie p
Your daughter reminds me of my one grand daughter who lives in AZ. I miss her. Also your shared parenting reminds me of my other step grand daughter and I feel bad for your time of separation :(
Daisy- Fit Wanderlust Runner
I worked today so nothing too exciting to report. I did though get some boxes so I can start packing for my move to San Diego. I have to move down there in a month and I have yet to do anything!
Elizabeth d.
I’m a little bummed you brought Josse down because after I read this blog post, I opened my email to see Josse stole my course record on one segment of dogtown. I guess I’ll have to work hard to try to get it back.
Tapering for Phoenix marathon. Woohoo! Which means last long run done yesterday and parade of homes, kids musical performances, a nice bike ride and a movie with the fam.
katie @ RAR
Whoa whoa whoa Where is Jason’s Deli- you had me at free ice cream. I have been here for 6 months and no one told me?!?!
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out
Those ice cream cones look LEGIT!
Kay
Mmm, that ice cream looks so good!
Erin @ Erin's Inside Job
I love that your long run consists of just throwing a half marathon in there. I always feel better about running that distance when I think about people doing full marathon training. If someone’s training run is longer than my entire race, then I can definitely do it.
Tedi @ Running With Infertility
I have always wanted to do the dogtown half marathon!