10 deep thoughts about running and some fun news!

Random numbers still bother me a bit, but, I only run with a Garmin once per week now so chances are it’s happening a lot! On long runs I do plan what I’m going to eat after, it’s a good sign since it means I most likely don’t feel like puking in that moment. I worked at Friendly’s in high school scooping ice cream and never could I ever get sick of ice cream sundaes!

How exciting! And so worth the investment! I hope you find something that you love soon!

Yes, I am always thinking about what I am going to eat when I am done running even though eating while running doesn’t sound appealing at all. My nose runs while I run regardless of temperature. It’s annoying. I can’t stop on anything but a half mile or full mile either. I see these photos on Instagram of people stopping at random mileage and I just don’t understand. I can’t do it. I have mixed feelings about younger kids running long distances like a half or full marathon.

Have a great weekend Janae!

Congrats on the house hunting.!! What a huge step for you and the Brookers. :) happy for you guys.
Oh and I want a Dogg to run with too.! I’ve been thinking about that too.
Oh I have to stop right on the mile. I can’t even do the .5 because somehow I always convince myself that I can run another half to make it a whole. I can’t help it.!!
Mexican food is yum :)

That’s so exciting about househunting! And yay! to the possibility of a dog—they do make such great running buddies.
I got eat fajitas and chips and guac all the time. I also never get sick of brunch/breakfast foods and could go out for those every day.
I can’t end on anything other than .5 or a whole mile for my runs also. Lately I’ve noticed how temperatures feel so different when I’m running than the rest of the day! I’ll need to be in a coat all day except when I’m running in capris and a shirt.

That is fantastic news!! So very happy for you Janae and Brooke! :)

How exciting that you are house hunting! I hope you find the perfect one soon!

I remember being able to do rings and monkey bars so easily as a kid, and now? LOLOLOLOL that would be funny. These days I’m just using the assisted pull-up machine trying to make my way towards one unassisted pull-up!

I’m so excited for you about the house! If you’re looking for a good running breed– I’d check out German Shorthaired Pointers. My brother has one, and he can run 10 miles without even panting. He is also FAST and could keep up with even tempo paces– he is amazing! They are bred to run far and fast. I have a 2-year-old, 70-pound Golden Retriever/Border Collie mix who HATES to run with me. She will stop out of no where, sit down, and refuse to move. Cuddling on the couch is more her pace :-p.

My nose always runs when I run.
I ran a half marathon last yesr and a 5 year old boy ran (and completed it) with his mom. It was crazy.
I have to run at least the miles I set out for but don’t mind if I go over. So a 4.08 4 miler is totally acceptable but a 3.92 is not :)

That’s so exciting that you’re house hunting! My husband and I are house hunting too and it’s such a fun process!

I’m like you, I’ll never get tired of mexican food. I love it! There’s an amazing mexican restaurant in Charlotte called Cantina 1511. Their salsa is SO good!

I will never get tired of Olive Garden’s soup, salad, and bread. I know it is not haute cuisine, but it is just plain good.

Running with dogs is great! I run with my pit bull Maybelliene. She is so obedient and protective. I feel so safe with her, and most of the time she is dragging me along when I think it is the other way around. When I think I must have tired her out from too much running, she gets a second wind and starts to sprint. Sometimes she is my motivation and keeps me going! Can you tell I love my dog?

I have to stop on a round number, no random stops! And I worked at Mongolian BBQ, ha!

I want a dog to run with too! And play with :)

We will be going bowling tonight, too–and I can guarantee it will make me sore!

I used to work at Perkins when I was in HS. I loved it!

When I am out running I think about everything and nothing and never really remember but somehow it clears my head! So, I not only have to stop on .5 or .0 for my distance, but I also want my time to be .5 or .0 so the end of my runs are kind of funny looking. I’m sure I completely entertain my neighbors. I tell myself not to do it but then I always do….

So excited about the house hunting! You will love having a place to call your own and have your family. A dog would just be icing on the cake. My lab joins me on my cool down walk after each run. It’s so awesome to have a 4 legged buddy!

Congrats and good luck on the house hunting, friend! We’re right there with ya :)

I always know what my next meal is, so it doesn’t surprise me that you do that during a run, in which you will ultimately end up hungry. That’s so excited about house hunting My hubby and I just moved out of San Francisco into a bigger place, so we’re also going to get a dog soon! :) Happy Friday, J!

Sometimes I keep running on the treadmill until the distance, time, and calories all end in a 5 or 0. I have done extra miles to make this happen.

So much to talk about here! First congratulations on house hunting! I’m still saving up the down payment and will start looking in September! I may need to pick your brain around then aha!

Second; My cousin is 15 and she ran her first marathon this past summer! Can you believe it?! I’m still struggling with 5 miles at 24! My goal is to eventually run one but she loved it; I think as long as you feel up to it and have trained well, distance shouldn’t be out of the option for teens.

Worked at any restaurants before? Which ones?

I have worked in an Italian restaurant and I guess that’s the cuisine that i’ll never get tired of! Pasta for daysss!

I have been thinking hard while running about getting engaged (he’s said sometime this year), weddings, house hunting, work related projects, and just all of my frustrations! :p It’s kind of a scrambled catch-all during my day.

I have to make it to a whole mile each time while running but then I walk as a cool down for a bit so it always ends up un-even..It bothers me but I know i need to cool down afterwards.

Whew! Also that mexican/ bowling date seems awesome! We’re getting Mexican tonight as well and I might just have to order the fajitas! :]

yay for house hunting!! I just got a place too! It’s exciting! I would love a dog to run with someday!!

Oh buying a home is so fun! My advice is to take your time and look at everything. Everybody says when the right wedding dress comes along, you’ll know. That didn’t happen to me, but when the right house came along, I just KNEW. My real estate agent was even like, “This the first time I’ve seen you genuinely excited through this whole process!”

Congrats on house hunting! What do you do about the nose running thing when you’re running? I carried tissues in my water bottle pocket all winter but there has got to be a better way! Suggestions??

Congrats on the house hunting! I’m sure it’ll be exciting and nerve wracking all at once.

I’d never get tired of Indian food. I’m pretty sure I could eat it just about every day.

YAY for house hunting! :) That is super exciting.

Also, I think it’s so exciting you are gong to get a dog. I have a boxer. He is my baby (lol) and loves to run with me. He can go for miles and then still want to sprint for 45 minutes by the river when we are done!

I absolutely have to make it to a .5 or .0 when I’m running… I will literally run around in circles in front of my house to even out the distance :) So exciting that you’re house hunting!! Good luck! :)

First and foremost, congratulations on the house hunting. That is SO exciting in so many ways.

My running partners and I ALWAYS talk about food on runs. It’s usually either what we want to eat or all the things we’ve been eating that we regret.

And yes, I think there is probably a runner’s induced OCD for specific things like mileage endings, sock alignment, shoe lace tying, etc.

The main reason I chose the puppy I did was to train him to run with me. He’s a great running partner but I couldn’t actually get him out to run until he was 16 months old, which is just this winter (It’s not good for the development of their bones if they run too much before that). But now I’m totally comfortable walking or running by myself as long as he’s with me, when it’s darker, or if I’m in a place I’m not as familiar with. And he’s become so attached to me – he’s a great companion :)

House hunting is so fun. I love looking at potential houses online, and then actually going to see them in person. It’s even more enjoyable when you don’t “have” to move immediately, and you can take your time and see everything that’s out there!

On another note, I definitely think about what I’ll be eating after I run. Sometimes that thought is exactly what gets me through the workout! :)

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Your running thoughts are spot on! I totally dream about my post-run meal while running, and hair in my face feels like death. Ugh! It’s sooooo annoying!

I have a puppy. A 4 year old Weimaraner. I don’t run with him- mostly because because he lives at my parents-but I want to start.

Super good post today!

OMG! This post is freakin awesomesauce! :)

Your running thoughts are spot on! I totally dream about my post-run meal while running, and hair in my face feels like death. Ugh! It’s sooooo annoying!

I have a puppy. A 4 year old Weimaraner. I don’t run with him- mostly because because he lives at my parents-but I want to start.

Super good post today!

How exciting to be house hunting! Yes i always plan what to eat on runs. I have two dogs a border collie and a spaniel. My spaniel i only do up to 3 miles with. Our border collie will go forever. A thing to remember about running with a dog is they say not to run with them until they are at least a year old. And you need to build up their milage slowly just like we build up our own so that they don’t hurt themselves.

I worked at Starbucks for 4 years which was a super fun job. I met a ton of great people and it was a great work environment. The customers are kind of crazy but I think that happens at any job ;)

MEDITERRANEAN FOOD. Greek salad, hummus and pita all day.

I also think about food on the run… and when I’m on the treadmill I think about random tangents that usually come from the sports highlights I’m watching.

I have gotten a lot less OCD about ending on the mile. Instead I have transitioned to either the .0 mile OR a time that is on the fives. :)

Yay I can’t wait to follow your house hunting adventures! My fiance and I just bought a house that we will move into after we get married this summer and it has been so much fun! I know you’ll find the perfect place for you and the Brookers. :)

Ahh how exciting!! I’m especially excited about the dog bit :-) have you got your heart set on a particular breed? If not, I would recommend a poodle (toy/miniature/standard depending on what size dog you’re after!) they’re good runners, very intelligent so easy to train and great with kids! x

We got a dog (puppy) last year to be my running buddy because my husband was concerned with me running alone. Titus is a shepherd/dane mix and very energetic. I haven’t started running with him yet because of the whole bone thing and you shouldn’t really start them running with you until a certain age because of that. He has long legs so his “run” with me will probably be a slow trot or fast walk, lol! I like nice round numbers….except when it comes to pace. I think I’m thinking about food pretty much all the time and I could eat those chips and salsa right now!

I always try to end on a .5 or .0 but I don’t mind it saying .52 or .02 because I always want to make sure I really did get to the .5 or .0 – I know – crazy right?!

HOW EXCITING – good luck house hunting – I can’t wait to own my own place. From what I have heard it can be very exhausting and stressful so sending positivity your way!

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