A quick 3 miles on the treadmill and then we packed up the car and hit the road to drive down south.
When we left home it was starting to snow (Brooke was trying to catch the snowflakes on her tongue)…
And then we arrived to St. George where the weather is so much better and talk about perfect race conditions for this morning:
Hot chocolate and Powerade for hydration on the way down.
My mom’s choice of treat which I will never understand… out of all of the amazing candy choices!?!?
Carbs.
And more carbs plus some protein from the chicken.
I made it to the Dixie Center for a race expo… just a month later and a different race than the one I was planning on.
They were out of my normal fuel flavors so I am trying gingersnap flavored honey stingers and vanilla gu instead of my normal salted caramel.
And I made sure to pack a left and a right shoe unlike the last time I traveled somewhere to run when I brought two right shoes.
We stayed with a friend and she has a lot of toys and a dog… I don’t think Brooke will want to ever go back home.
Time to run with lots of other crazy runners in a gorgeous canyon!!
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What are three things that you are up to today?
55 comments
Flower
Good luck! I hope you get an unintentional PR on what feels like a somewhat easy effort, because, secretly, isn’t that what we all really want? :)
Sarah @ SarahRuns26
Good luck! Hope the run goes well!
I have never even heard of the candy your mom choose! I would take the weather you are having, we still are having 60-70 degree days, which is nice but it doesn’t feel like fall at all!
Today I have a short run scheduled, going to a few holiday open houses and babysitting my niece and nephews for a few hours!
Monica
Have a good race!
Amanda B @ Cupcakes & Miles
Good luck with your race! Hopefully your run is better than my attempted one was.
Today? I am hoping to hit the RunDisney Wine & Dine half marathon expo. I’m not racing, but am hoping to check out the vendors and may even stay to do some cheerleading. ;)
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Have a great race!!!!
Kaella On The Run
Good luck!!! Will be thinking about you today!
I’m foam rolling (recovering from NYC Marathon)
Taking my son to the park
Going skating!
BriAnne
Hosting a bridal shower. Meal planning. Date night? (Jury’s still out on this one…gotta find a sitter!)
Good luck today!!!
Stephanie
Please tell me it’s not Sunday already :)
Loribeth
Kick some booty at the race!
3 things: chocolate chip teddy grahams (carb loading!), a 5 mile run (the race is a week away!!), and catching bits and pieces of the Head of the Hooch…………..a really big rowing competition that happens in town every November. There are colleges from all over the country here to compete. The river goes right behind the aquarium where I work so I try to catch some of the races when I can. It’s a bit rainy here though, and about 65 degrees…………..normally it is in the 40’s or 50’s for this race!
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes
Good luck!!
Today I’m getting donuts from my favorite place, driving through the mountains, and spending the day with my mom as she visits for the weekend!
Jane@janerunswild
Good luck!! Looking forward to the recap!
Brunch with friends, 12 mile training run, vegging out and watching Friday night lights after a crazy busy week! Happy Saturday!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
I’m swimming laps this morning then headed to Scottsdale for the AZ food & wine festival for bloggers!
sally @ sweat out the small stuff
Foam rolling for the first time since before i ran my marathon a week ago. I was so tender i was afraid to use the roller but today i think I’m ready =)
I’ve got lots of freelance work to do on the computer but i’ll wrap up before 5pm.
And then I’m going to dinner/movies with the boyfriend. So that’s motivation to get through my work.
Have an AMAZING race!!!
Jen@milesandblessings
One week till race day for me so it is a 10 mile long run. I am also going to take my kids to the Library and Michaels and get some laundry done :)
Lisa
Swim, shop snd hang with my Husband!
Good luck!
Melissa
Best of luck!! :)
meredith @ Cookie ChRUNicles
Good luck today!!! three things going on for me – long run (way warm for it too, is it really November in NY?!), shopping with my son during the day and out for dinner tonight :)
Stacey
Have a great race! That pizza looks amazing. Today, I am putting a few miles in with the hubbster, going shopping with my mom, and making apple cinnamon bread.
Jenny
I love st George! Today I feel like we have a lot of stuff going on but n reality we don’t. So I’m not really sure what we are doing today.
Angie @ Run Which Way
Have an awesome race! I’m a big fan of the Vanilla Bean Gu.
Looking forward to your recap.
Chelsea @ Chelsea Be Healthy
Good luck!!!!
Nina
Good luck! I love the gingersnap honey stingers.
My cousin is running her first half marathon tonight in Disney. I have a surprise sweet 16 tonight. It’s really warm in NYC, I can’t even imagine snow at the moment.
Lori
Have a great race! :-)
Robyn @ Robyn's Living Life
Good luck on your race!
I am running the Richmond Marathon next week so I am officially in the taper crazies! It’s raining here, so probably lots of movie time today:)
Margaret @ youngandrungry
I love honey stinger waffles, but haven’t had one in forever so thanks for remind me! I can’t wait to hear about your race!!
I’m meeting up with a friend I met through blogging for lunch today!
Darcy
Your Mom is VERY SMART in her choice of (my favorite as well) ABBA ZABBA!!
I will be preparing for the Naperville Half Marathon tomorrow, cleaning my house and doing laundry. Fun fun.
Jenni
Good luck Janae!
Also, I’d like to know your coach’s thought process on doing the half-marathon and then the marathon versus just waiting and doing the marathon? Is it to test your fitness? I always find it takes me a week to be fully recovered after a half – and I assume you’re jumping back into hard workouts next week!
Michelle
Good luck on the race! You have the training done ad you are going to rock!
Question: Where is Brooke’s adorable floral jacket from? It is so darn cute and it catches my eye every time I see it in your photos:)
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
Good luck today!
I’m going for a run with my girls in a few hours. Then I need to bake a dessert for a fall party I am going to tonight.
Laura
Good luck out there!
I’m doing one thing worthy of note today….running for the first time since my injury almost 4 months ago. It will be more of a run/walk but I don’t care, I’m just excited!
Angie @ Pace With Grace
Have a great race! Can’t wait to here how it goes!
Three things for today- 9 miles done, quality time with my husband, and a friends 30th birthday party tonight!
Katie
Hope the race goes well! It’s nice that it’s a littler warmer in St. George than it is further north.
caitlin
Oh I LOVE the gingersnap flavor! It’s good – you’ll definitely like it!
GOOD LUCK! I’m so happy that you’re able to race after your stomach bug..and only a month later? That’s pretty awesome – you superwoman, you :) Have FUN!
Arthi
Good luck!!! Seems like a perfect day for a race!
Got in 11-miles this morning … Have a dog park date with a friend … A Target run date with another friend … And then I gotta figure out what to bake for my friend’s Friendsgiving Dinner tomorrow! Suggestions anyone?
Jennife @ JenChoosesJoy
Brooks hosted an adrenaline sweet 16 party!
I got to run and although I was slow, I ran 11 miles!
I’m about to make race signs to cheer on my friends at tomorrow’s Zooma half!
Grant
You’ll do great in the half! I just finished my long run. I planned to do 18 miles and was concerned that with my shin pain I might not be able to do it, but I ended up doing 18.7! Super encouraging!
The rest of my day looks like laundry, homework, and hopefully eating lots of tasty food.
Mary
oh the gingersnap are delicious! and my go to is the salted caramel gu too, ive heard the vanilla spice is good though! good luck!
3 things….. volunteering at a friend’s race, updating my statement of purpose, and watching some math videos in preparation for my GRE this week!!! EEEEE!
Caroline
Good luck, Janae!!!! Perfect weather….hope you have a great run!
Ali
Good luck! I’m sure you’ll be amazing! Today: Hillbilly Hike Half, rest, and eating. Very important goals today :-).
Traci
I am craving hot chocolate, actually! Today I am relaxing, cleaning, and photographing some jewelry and magnets that my sister made for her etsy shop.
Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me
GOOD LUCK JANAE!
Three things: I’m taking a writing exam. On a saturday. :( I’m going out to see the Peanuts movie because I secretly wish I was still a child. Anddddd, I’m currently catching up on How To Get Away With Murder!
MaryM
I hope you had an awesome race today!! On paper conditions look awesome and I hope they were amazing. My husband is racing in 87 degree weather her for tri- nationals and his wave goes soon. It is such a shame it is so hot here. There are people from all over the U.S. Including collegiate teams. I am hoping the cooler weather makes it here soon. But, what a sweet time with the three of you making memories spending such special time together. Enjoy!!
Amanda
I ran a half this morning. It was 84 degrees. That is all.
Grant
I am with you. It still feels like August here. Fall needs to hurry up and get to central Florida.
Julie VerHage @ Post Grad Inspiration
Good luck girl!
Julie
Perfect weather for sure!! Have fun at the race.
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan
Excellent race weather!
Today I watched construction guys install windows in our house, did some yoga and hit up the grocery store. I’m running on very little sleep today, so planning on going to bed at a reasonable hour so my Sunday can be a little more productive.
Hannah
I hope your run went really well!
The pic of you and Brooke in front of the St. George 13.1 sign is gorgeous!
3 Things for me today:
-Ran 9 miles (the longest I’ve ever run!)
-Walked my pup in the drizzly rain. He’s missed 3 walks because of weather and has been so sweet that I just couldn’t not take him out!
-Surprise dinner party for my friend tonight who is turning 30!
Nora @ 2 Generations Running
Good luck! St. George sounds like a beautiful place to run. Did I spy a shirt with a message about running on Brooke? Seems like she is ready to fill your shoes! :)
Clark
All the very best. Go out there and remember “my legs don’t hurt!”
Polly @ mytimerunner
I am so jealous of the cool weather you are running in… it is brutally hot here in South Georgia!!! And in NOVEMBER!!!!
Good luck on your race! I know you will ROCK it!!!!
And that pizza looked so yummy!!!!!!
Kristin
We saw the snoopy movie, had a play date and ate way too much popcorn.
Losing Lindy
I have never even seen the candy you mom picked out
Brooke@SweetnSweaty
Good Luck!!! I am running 13.1 today as well with around 500 of my closest friends!! My temps here in Arkansas look almost identical to yours. I am fueling up now and drinking my coffee and it is 38 degrees! PERFECT!
sara
1. making salmon jerky
2. hanging out with my friend Diana
3. shopping for new earrings