Living the hood life.
This is what happens when you try to take a self-timer photo standing on one foot to show off your new shoes and then you start to fall.
7.5 miles @ 8:20 pace with my new beauties—> Launch 3s
Be prepared for an extra long picture below but I love this evolution of running shoes graphic… my oh my how far running shoes have come (my favorites below are the split toe running shoes).
Peeps have hit the stores in preparation for Easter… don’t everyone run to go get them at once;)
Lunch with my homie.
Whenever I pretend to suck my thumb in front of him he pulls my hand away… sucking thumbs is just his thing.
BECAUSE 53 DEGREES= PARK!
Loved these two excerpts from Mindset: The New Psychology Of Success —> they can totally relate to our running and how we see our setbacks and potential!
And a random dance video that I came across from a few months ago with the kiddos—> While Disney songs are what usually are blasted in our car… every now and then we like a dancing song in the parking lot.
Winner of my Brooks running shoes giveaway:
Winner of my Tracksmith $500 giveaway:
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Feelings about Peeps? What is your favorite Easter candy?
What book are you reading right now? How are you liking it so far?
Do you remember your first pair of running shoes? How old were you when you got them?
73 comments
Natalie
I will never understand Peeps. Eww. I’m not sure I have a candy just specific to Easter. :/
I think I got my first pair of running real shoes in high school They were Asics. I haven’t worn Asics since then–I definitely prefer Saucony now.
Sarah @ SarahRuns26
I don’t get the Peeps appeal. But I don’t really care for marshmallows of any kind, so I’m probably not the person to ask! I do, however, LOVE Cadbury mini eggs. I need to stock up for the year!
I just finished After You (which I loved!) and now I’m reading Carry On, Warrior, which I really like so far!
I don’t remember my first pair of shoes, but my first pair of marathon shoes were a Nimbus 6. They were green and I loved them. I’m pretty sure I still have them in my closet somewhere!
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes
Easter candy is my least favorite of holiday candy, but I do like Cadbury mini eggs. Not the big ones though- I used to love those but now they are too much sugar!
My first pair of actual running (rather than just cross training) shoes were Nikes. When I finally switched brands long distance running became easier because my feet didn’t hurt as much!
Margaret @ youngandrungry
I use to love peeps but I just can’t do that much sugar anymore! They just taste too sweet now. I love that infographic especially to think about what we’ll be wearing in the future. I played a lot of volleyball growing up so I wore Mizunos to run in religiously and now they hurt my feet! I’m all about the minimal shoes I love Pureflows, Newton Gravity, and Saucony Kinvara!
Katie
Best dancing video ever!!!
valerie
Brooke is EVERYTHING in this video. She looks so happy :)
Lauren @ The Foodie Runner
oh my! I’m dying at that video! Brooke is just loving the whole situation! haha
Hollie
That infographic is really interesting. I love my running shoe information and it’s cool to see it compiled like that. It’s fun to see how far they’ve come. I remember seeing that New Balance spike and being intrigued by it. I think we are going to see a trend in much higher cushioned shoes.
Jenny
I was 10 when I got my first running shoes. They were some kind of Nike shoe and I hated them haha. Maybe they were Reeboks either way I didn’t like them.
I’m not a peeps fan and have never understood the hype. Cadbury eggs on the other hand are amazing.
Michele @paleorunningmomma
Don’t love peeps, actually I think they’re disgusting! I do love the hoodie life however, that’s my life 24/7 :)
Kathy
I’m not really a fan of Peeps. My favorite easter candy are the reeses eggs. I love how reeses customizes their candy for any holiday! I will also eat chocolate bunnies, starburst jelly beans, and robin eggs!
My first pair of running shoes were nikes. They were just from the department store and caused alot of blisters. I’ve since gone through so many shoes, different types of adidas shoes, new balance minimus, and now the nike frees.
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
Your dance party rocks! I love how “into” everyone is. So cool!
Kelly
Oh my gosh that video had me cracking up! The nephew in the front seat……when he was doling out the cash! Hysterical……..but in a cool way!
Sally @ sweat out the small stuff
I love peeps. My cousin hates them and we debate about them every year when she sees me most my first box on Facebook. Lol.
Kristen @ Glitter and Dust
My first pair of running shoes were Nike – I don’t know the style. I had a lot of issues with my IT Band while running in them. Turns out, I was a pronator and needed a stability shoe. The Brooks Adrenaline saved my running career. ☺
I don’t quite understand the peeps appeal. Now, if they were covered in chocolate… I’m a Cadbury crème egg girl. SOOOO good.
Meganb
Love Easter candy…actually love all candy. Marshmallow eggs (with the hard candy shell) peeps, marshmallow chicks & bunnies ( which are a fancy circus peanut) and candy corn bunnies and chicks. Give me all the crazy sweet sugar
Megan D
Always gluten free, fat free *and taste free
Your nephew’s shimmy at the end was aaaamazing.
*Megan’s personal edit to the Peep’s packaging. #CauseConsumersHaveTheRightToKnow
Meredith @ the cookie chrunicles
I don’t like peeps! But they are cute. My first running shoes were probably Nike air and then lots of saucony back in the day
sarah
Hi Janae I’ve been looking at ordering the Launch 3’s you are wearing but i haven’t yet taken the plunge! What are your thoughts? Would love to get your opinion before i invest, i am training for my first half marathon in September only got into running regularly recently, after reading your blog for so many years and wishing i could be a runner too i finally got out there and laced up :) Thanks!
Barbara
peeps are good. I like them better when they were available ONLY at Easter though, made them more special. Now they have valentines peeps Christmas peeps st Patrick peeps etc… out of control.
I like Addias Boost shoes but they changed them up and now I am looking for a new shoe because I do not like the changes. I can’t wear Nike’s because I have a freakishly high instep and they are not foot friendly for me. :(
Rachel @ Simply Rachel Nicole
I can’t get over how awesome that video is!! My little girl is sitting right by my (she’s 2) and she absolutely LOVED it!!!
Kristin
I feel like a terrible person for this…but I don’t really like peeps. :( I feel like I’m missing out but I just can’t help it!
Also, your launch 3’s are beautiful!
Gabby @ gogabbith
I very much dislike Peeps (I don’t like marshmallows in general). I can’t remember the very first pair of running shoes I owned but I remember a pair from very early high school KILLING my feet. I have learned better since then!
Mackenzie
I LOVE your running shoes! I think I may need to get a new pair soon, but I’m hoping my current pair get my through the next two months and a marathon before they need to be retired.
Amanda @ Exploring Life & Things
Hahaha that video was hilarious! I can say I do that in my car alone more often than I should admit :) haha.
Right now I’m reading a book called “Belong to Me” by Marisa de low Santos which is good but kinda mehh. I’m just hurrying through it to get to the next book!
Brooks
Your nephew is straight killin it in that video:)
Sarah @ Smile & Conquer
Blech, not a peeps fan! I don’t really like any marshmallow type things unless it’s in a smore.
I’m currently reading The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood and so far it’s alright, a little slow. I’ll push through though, once I start a book I can’t not finish it.
I love your new shoes! I never thought I would like black running shoes but I just bought some and am officially on the bandwagon.
Emma
Haha, that video is adorable! You have the best family :)
I’m currently reading Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard.. It took me a while to get into it because I’d forgotten most of the first book, but it truly is a great series.
I’m not a fan of peeps/candy; I’m in it for the chocolate!
Cheryl
But that dance party!!!! Omg love it!
Becky @goodfortheswole
Hahah your nephew’s shimming at the end of that video …laaaaawl! And heart eyes for days at your new running shoes!!
Julissa
The dancing in the car video = my goals as an aunt!! Love it!
Lee
I got my first pair of running shoes in 6th grade. They were reebok and a darkish tealish color. They cos $100. It was a big deal since there were 6 kids.
Peeps….used to hate them, now I love them. I love making s’mores with them.
It looks like your family is a whole lot of fun!
Emma @myfullfatlife
Love the color of your new shoes! My first pair of running shoes were brooks when I was in high school.
I’m reading “Born to Run,” and next I plan to read “Grain Brain.”
shelly
I’m not a fan of peeps. I just can’t eat them. I’m looking forward to Easter though!
Jill @ RunEatSnap
NO Peeps! I love the Reese Easter eggs!
That video of you and the kids in the car is awesome! Love it!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul
Wow that is a cool history of running shoes!
Kathy
Bwahahahahha…..that video!!!!! Bwahahahhahah!!!
Nina
I never liked Peeps, my mother is a fiend for them. I think she used to put them in my Easter basket so she could eat them. I like dark chocolate raspberry eggs.
I love the dance video and Curly rapping away.
I just finished a romance that was pretty good. I need a new book to read, I read most anything but true crime. (it freaks me out too much).
Lilly
haha your nephew is the best in that vid! love it
Denise @ An Academic Athlete
hahahahahaha your video is amazing! Absolutely love it.
I like about 1 Peep, and then I’m over it. I am currently reading Generation ME…I’m not far enough along in it to have a strong opinion yet. :)
Jennifer
Starburst jelly beans!!! In just plain strawberry best flavor EVER! Loved peeps when I was a kid not so much anymore. Currently reading Where She went the sequel to IF I Stay by Gayle Forman. Don’t remember my first shoe but know my next shoe HOKA Bondi 4 .
Kate @ SoCal Runner Gal
Janae! I just finished The Nightingale – you have to read it. It made me cry for hours (more like sobbing uncontrollably) but it’s so, so good. It’s heartbreaking and horrifying but so powerful.
Peeps – thumb down. Which is surprising because I basically love anything made of sugar. :)
Christie
I loved Nightingale as well. Great book.
Tedi @ Running With Infertility
Peeps gross me out. I grew up vegetarian and so mom never let me eat them and I’ve tried them since, and they gross me out. :S
I’m reading a few books, “Smart Money, Smart Kids”, “Conquering Infertility” I need a good running book to help get me motivated to run again. Any suggestions?
Christina @glittergirl
I loved born to run! And apparently his other running books are great too. Christopher McDougall is the author.
Tedi @ Running With Infertility
I read born to run, and that was such an amazing book! I’ll have to look into his other books.
Audie
That video just made my whole week!!! Haha thanks so much for sharing!
Faith VanderMolen
Love the video!! Reminds me of me and my sista!
Christina @glittergirl
Peeps must be American I’ve never heard of them. I love Cadbury mini eggs at Easter though, and scrumptious hot cross buns (choc chip ones rock). I’m reading Confessions of a Fitness Model by Madelyn Moon – very interesting read for anyone who has struggled with body image/over exercising/restrictive dieting. I got it as a pre-release but think it should be out now or soon. My first pair of official running shoes were bright blue and orange. Sound ugly but actually were quite nice haha.
Ellen @ Tale of Two Runs
I love those Cadbury eggs!!! One of the few great things of living in London currently is that we can get them ANYWHERE! :)
Christina @glittergirl
P.S That video made my day. Had a rough day at work so sitting on the train home and it just cracked me up. All your faces are classic!!
Ellen @ Tale of Two Runs
OOOO I used to love peeps when I was little!!! My mum would visit the states and bring back a few boxes – we dont have them in Greece – and then i ll take them to school and for a day i was like the coolest kid LOL!
I can’t remember my first running shoes :( but i believe I was 12 or 13 years old.
Mollie
Peeps are gross! Sorry. (Not sorry). :)
I love this running shoe evolution!! That is the coolest thing!! Oh man, my first pair of running shoes must have been for my middle school track meets…unless I just wore my adidas! Wish I could remember!
Alisha
J, I am reading The Man Called Ove, which I think you would love. I also read Kitchens of the Midwest, which was just such a well-written and creative book, I also highly recommend that one as well.
Can you write about the motivation/success psych book you are reading now? How has it changed your thought process on life/running? Recommend it?
Christie
I detest Peeps, but love Cadbury mini eggs. Of course, the old standby Reese’s peanut eggs are always a good choice as well.
I just finished My Name is Lucy Barton. I was intrigued by it, but it was definitely different. I’ve read some pretty heavy books lately, so now I’m reading E is for Evidence just for fun.
I didn’t get my first pair of running shoes until I was 45, when I trained for my first marathon (coincidently my first running experience ever), the St. George Marathon in 2006. They were Nikes. Now I’m a big Brooks fan.
Meesh
I thought for a long time that I hated peeps. Then i found the vanilla creme flavored ones, and I realized i just didn’t love the flavor of the originals. The vanilla ones, I love :-)
Monica
Peeps – Cute but gross.
Cadbury Eggs – Heaven in my mouth.
Taylor
I do not like Peeps at all! I love anything chocolate! Love the dancing video.. too cute!
Janel Shanks
That video is my new favorite thing. DAY MAKER :)
Meredith
I love the chocolate covered peeps….although its just a chocolate covered marshmallow and I can always go for that!
Kris @ Canadian Girl Runs.
I don’t even remember my first pair of running shoes but I am 97% sure they were Brooks!! haha!
Becca
best.video.ever.
Caitlyn @ Candid Cerebrations
I love the infographic! It’s so interesting to see how the shoes have evolved. I’d say my first real running shoes that I used for running were Nike Free 4.0s back in 2011.
As for Peeps, totally gross but I also don’t dig marshmallows in general. I love Cadbury mini eggs, that hard candy shell – YUM! I’m reading the Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, so far I think it’s really cute. I did just finish The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell and I would totally recommend it!
elizabeth
LOLOLOL!!! That dancing video is FABULOUS!! You are all PERFECT! I love how Brooke is totally into it and never misses a beat :)
I’m reading 80/20 Running by Matt Fitzgerald. It’s giving me A LOT to think about.
I remember some yellow and blue Nikes…my first cool shoes. I wore Etonic when I ran track and cross country. I don’t think they make those anymore
Hannah
Oh. My. Gosh! That dancing video is THE most fun! You’ve got a great family of dancers and your nephew has mad skillz! I loved his money flinging at the beginning!
Becky @Ok, So Here's the Plan
That dancing video is amazing! So much fun :)
Peeps are not my favorite. Starburst jelly beans are some of my favorite Easter candy. And anything from Lindt.
I just finished The Nightingale – SO good. Now I’m reading The Courage to Start, even though running is not exactly new to me.
I got my first running shoes in high school when I ran cross country freshman year. I think they were either Nikes or Adidas. I don’t really wear either of those anymore.
Cate
STALE Peeps! :)
My first pair of real running shoes were either Asics or Saucony and I was 28 or 29 – I didn’t start running until then! Now I only wear New Balance.
Love the dancing!
Bethany
Peeps make me happy! My grandmother would buy them for me every Easter and did up until my 20s. The only reason she stopped is when I moved an ocean away =(
Losing Lindy
OMG I love your family even more after your dance party
Angela
How do you like the Launch 3s? I’ve been wearing the Pure Cadence for the past few years and still love them, but want to try something else. I know you have worn the Cadence in the past, so what are your thoughts?
Allison
Chocolate covered peeps!! My local candy store does them – but the Peeps ones are good too!
Terry Stevens
I was 13 years old and they were a pair of red and white adidas.
TheDimpledRunner
I usually like peeps when I’m in the middle of a training cycle…same with all sugary things! Easter is my favorite because of the reason for the holiday, but secondly because of the candy!!!!! The pastel colors make any candy that much better! ?