I hope your Monday run felt good (or is going to feel good if you are running on later in the day today)! I love Monday runs because after a rest day from running my body feels a whole lot better and ready to run!
I’ve got some random Monday things to share with you!!
*I used my sister’s gym again and did a little progression run because those are my favorites… I started at a 7.6 mph and with each mile I bumped it up .1 mph. 8 miles total with an average of 7:35ish. I love progression runs because it allows my body to ease into the faster paces and it helps to teach me to not fly and die (***what I love to attempt on race day) and build up my speed throughout the run.
*Just a girl and her dog house filled with 6 dogs walking around giving them some fresh air.
*I shouldn’t have started to get my eyebrows waxed because I am completely hooked now. And she tints them. I don’t know if I can ever stop this. I do it about once every other month and it makes me happy because I have no idea what to do with eyebrows.
*Brooke thoroughly enjoys watching the entire process!
*I know I have posted about 500 pictures of my nephew’s smile but it literally melts me. There have been numerous times when I am in a grumpy mood and then he flashes the smile at me and my mood makes a complete 180.
*EVVVERRYYYYY DAY. What did I used to eat before these? The other day we didn’t have enough time to make pancakes before Brooke’s school and I think we both had a nervous meltdown.
*Somebody gave Brooke a donut and then she returned it to me like this… she knows what’s important:
*Below she is pretending she is me talking on my phone to my sister and talking in a high pitched voice and talking as fast as she possibly can… she has nailed mimicking things.
*Do you ever kick your heels when you run? Josse and I were talking about this the other day and it is something we have both been known to do when we are really tired at the end of the race. When I was in high school I would get home with bleeding ankles because I did it so much. It doesn’t happen very often for me anymore but it still happens sometimes and I have to focus in on my form again and my stride.
PS stance no-show socks are my favorite.
Summer is here (well, it is almost here) and so sunglasses are needed even more than ever! Sunglasses Shop is giving away a pair of Ray-Ban! I’m loving THESE ones and today you can enter to win the same ones or one for equal or lesser value!
Sunshine (and really hot summer runs;) here we come!
***To enter the giveaway either follow them on INSTAGRAM, TWITTER or like their FACEBOOK PAGE and let me know that you did in comments!
So yeah, just tell me which one (Insta, Twitter or Facebook) —> along with how your day has been and you are entered!
Enjoy the rest of your Monday!!!
441 comments
Michelle
Following on Twitter. Rough day here. My youngest has strep, again. Maybe we will make some Kodiak Cakes tomorrow while she’s home resting!
Tracy
Following on Twitter!! I’ve had a great day! Hope you have too!
Lindsay
I am following sunglasses shop on facebook. The weather here in Central IL has been do dreary lately. Lets just say I ran a 10k on saturday in a torrential down pour the entire 6.2 miles. I also PR’d, but next race I run I would like to wear some cute shades and wear some shorts and a tank top!
Ashley
following on FB :) and ouch on the bleeding ankles!
Anne @ runningmyselfragged
I liked Ray Ban on Facebook. I am so ready to wear these sunglasses. Today was our first really sunny day in a long, long time. (Did I mention it has been a long time????) Brooke’s expression while you get your brows waxed is priceless! By the way, when I saw the 6 puppies in a box, I wondered “aren’t you supposed to be getting a puppy?”
Lindsay
Following on Facebook. I had a great day. I took my kids to the library and we had a great time reading books and playing with Legos.
Nikki
Liked Sunglass Shop of Facebook. I used to kick my ankles a lot too. Pretty low-key day, just did some recovery miles after my half on Saturday.
Tricia @ A Couple of Dashes
My day has been good! I started a new job today and managed to make it out on day one without feeling completely overwhelmed! Hopefully I can say the same thing tomorrow also!!
I followed on insta!
Beth
I follow them on Facebook! Pretty Monday in Utah (as you know) — my dog made sure to stop and smell every single tulip on our afternoon walk.
Also – tried a bear claw instead of a donut and have regretted my decision all day.
Amanda
Following on fb!
Hollie
I liked them on FB. Lots of fun here today! Hope you had a good one:)
Lisa
Following on Facebook! I just got back from Cancun yesterday and have serious sunglasses envy. So many cute styles out there. Thanks for the giveaway!
Elodie
an instagram fan! I’ve have been nurturing an injury for the past week and ran -finally – briefly this morning… but saw no improvement. So not the best Monday, but hopefully things will improve soon!!
Lindsey
Following on insta and FB! Just lost my shades, so it would be AMAZING to win this!
I had a busy day full of great things! The best kind of day :)
Christina
I’m following on Twitter! My day was very Monday! At least it beautiful all day and didn’t storm until night =)
Bianca T
i followed @ sunglasses shop on twitter!! my monday has been pretty good — saw patients all day, came home and rallied and went for a run! love your blog :)
Alisha
Followed on Insta.
My day is good…nothing too exciting but really sunny weather and I got a lot done!
Kate
I just stopped over and liked the Sunglasses Shop on Facebook. Oh, yeah, I can’t even remember what life was like before I started having a professional tend to my eyebrows! I had a nice morning run followed by a productive workday. No complaints here.
Courtney
I follow them on Instagram! ?
My day was good- we are recovering from a weekend full of birthday celebrations for my dog (my daughter!) who just turned 10!!
The Hungry Runner Girl
YOU WON COURTNEY!! EMAIL ME ASAP!!!
Katie
I am following Sunglasses Shop on Insta and liked them on Facebook!
I took today off from running. Between two longer runs on Saturday and Sunday, a full day of work, and teaching my ballet babies this evening… I was completely worn out and needed a break. Back at it tomorrow!
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
I follow them on Twitter.
Day was busy and I’m ready for bed!
Morgan
Following on Instagram I just lost those exact Erika sunniest you got. I need to replace them :)
Mary
Following on Instagram! You and Brooke are the cutest!!!
Isabelle W
So cute! I’m following them on instagram!
Katy Gille
Liked on Facebook! Had an awesome strength training circuit workout today and so the endorphins are kicking in!
Nina
Apparently I already follow them on Twitter and FB, so now I follow on Instagram. Today has been rainy and my hip hurt so no run. I did body conditioning and some PT hip & glute work. Brooke just cracks me up.
Amy Lauren
My day is great! I liked the Ray Ban facebook page! Also those Kodiak cakes sound really good, I should try them out because i need to increase my protein intake… and pancakes rock.
Katie
Hi! I followed Raybans on instagram! My day went really well! I bought some grown up clothes for my internship this summer!
Kaitlyn
Following them on Twitter!
Denise
I get my brows waxed also, but ooohhhh the pain! Follow them on Instagram!
Sara
Following & liked them on Facebook!
Alex
Follow on Facebook! No run for me today but hoping I can squeeze one in tomorrow morning!
Payal
Liked on FB. Overall, pretty good day – a few rough patches with the kiddos but what else is new.
Abby
Just followed on Twitter. Thanks!
Katie
Followed them on Instagram! I am always so impressed at your treadmill determination. Although I have not been running a lot recently (pregnancy sickness has me benched) I still don’t know if I’d be able to handle the treadmill! I just get so bored! I will say, you have inspired me to look into treadmills once the baby comes because it will be winter and I will be itching to get back on my feet!
Lynn B
Following on Instagram. Your nephews smile actually changed my grumpy mood too! He’s adorable!!
Janelle
I liked them on Facebook!
Abby
Following on Insta!! Starting my first marathon training cycle EVER (week 2), so I’m peeling through your blog like crazy! :)
Kelly
Followed them on Instagram. I ran a 10 mile race yesterday, and today has been stretching and recovering, which is tough at work :)
Steph G
I liked but LOVE on Facebook.
Mollie
Insta! I love those!
Day was a Monday. But, I truly thought my husband started working nights today and I was happily surprised when I got home and he reminded me he starts tomorrow! And he MADE DINNER.
Carolyn thao
I liked them on Facebook. :) Just got back from swimming with my daughter. She’s a fierce swimmer. I, on the other hand, was floundering:)
Laurelle
Following on Instagram, first day back from spring break was good and tiring!
Allison
I liked them on Facebook! It’s been a good day for me. Run, ab work, lots of time playing with the kiddos:)
Kathryn
I liked them on Facebook. I’m really interested in this idea of getting my eyebrows waxed. I’m terrified that they will either take too much, or that I’ll never be able to keep up with the “new” eyebrows.
Brooke is TOO cute btw. I used to have a banana phone just like that. ;)
Dalila
Following our Instagram!
Caitlin
I liked their fb page!
Kirstin
FOllowed on Insta!
Sarah
Liked on Facebook and follow … Love them all
Jennifer Kyle
Following on insta! Brooke is such a cute girl!!
Hilary
Following them on Instagram! I could use some new summer shades to replace my drug store ones ?
Today was superb! I ran a half marathon yesterday which went really well. My goal was to hold my projected marathon race pace till mile 10 and then just run how I felt! Wel the final miles were a solid minute faster in pace and felt amazing! Huge confidence booster for me! Today I saw my chiro and lazed around the house because I had the day off. Best way to recoup after a half ?
Dani
Liked on Facebook! My day was relaxing! :)
Kristin McPhie
Liked!
And I love those sunnies!
Bethany
I followed on Instagram. Great day over here and enjoying a relaxing Monday night.
Erin
I followed on Instagram! It’s been a good day but a little crazy. We are moving this week so lots of packing at 6 months preggo. I’m exhausted! But so excited to be in our new place!
Christine B
I liked them on Facebook!! My day was great! My students showed me lots of love for teacher appreciation week and I’m feeling my little boy kick a lot now that I’m in my 25th week of pregnancy. It’s my first, so it’s very exciting. ?
Melissa H.
I followed on Twitter! A bit of a challenging day but staying grateful and ending it with chocolate. I can’t complain! :)
WendyMI
Oh Janae… how can you not bust out in a huge smile when your nephew smiles? He is about the cutest thing possible! Between him and Brooke… I’d be melting day in and day out! :)
I wish I could post you a picture of my current Brooks Ghost 8s… the inside heels are SHREDDED. LIterally SHREDDED from me kicking them. lol. I haven’t been able to bear replacing them but they are due to be made into daily walking around town shoes due to their mileage. *sigh*
I’ve followed Sunglasses Shop on Instagram and Twitter. Love those Erika glasses and also the Lily round sunglasses in Shot Blue. Fun stuff! Makes a longggggggg workday well worth it. :)
Allie
Liked on Facebook!! Today has been rough with finals coming up but I’m pushing through!! I want to try Kodiak cakes so bad :)
Kim
Following on Instagram…love a classic Wayfarer!!
My day has been productive, demanding, & even a little bit fun. Now to let this thunderstorm lull me to sleep…
Heidi S
I followed on Instagram! My day was pretty good for a Monday!
Tedi @ Running With Infertility
I like Sunglass Shop on FB. :)
Definitely needed to get some barre in! and It felt AWESOME! and I feel like I can take on the world! :)
Rina
Following on Instagram! My mom is here for a week, helping me with my two kiddos while my husband is on TDY for the next two months and it’s been wonderful spending time with her!
Nicole s
I’m following on IG. Thanks!!
Hurt my calf somehow on my run this evening…foam rolling it like a mad women tonight!
Amy
Following on fb. Happy Monday
Ellis
Following on Instagram!
Pretty solid Monday with our unseasonably cool weather in Austin.
Danielle J.
I followed them on Instagram, and it has been a trying day here with a sick kiddo and lots of work to do! But I love the extra snuggles!
Danielle
I follow ray ban on both Facebook and instagram! I wish I had your brows! mine look like I have over tweezed and I have such light colored brows on the ends they look nonexistent! I need to get them professionally done ;)
Catherine
Following on Instagram. Pretty good day around here!
Christina Witczak
Liked them on Facebook. ? Day off today but 8 miles of hills tomorrow! And it’s supposed to be sunny! Yay! Oh, and I need to buy some of that pancake mix!! Did you buy the Costco Chicken sausage? I ate the last one tonight. Need to get more of those and my all time favorite every day breakfast, Face Non-Fat Plain Yogurt. Every morning I eat it. I ran out and missed 2 days last week and my gut was not happy.
Monica
I follow on Facebook and I had a great day today. I love Mondays! I paid my bills, worked out, did a bunch of yard work, and took my daughter to softball practice. Now everyone is in bed and I’m folding a mountain of laundry. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Ashley G
Followed them on Instagram and I’m deinfitely going to get myself a pair of those socks. Just ate the most delicious chocolate gonache cupcake and I’m looking forward to my run tomorrow :)
Tara
Liked on Facebook!
My Monday has been ok. Had an exam that I wish I would have done better on but it didn’t really affect my grade too much. And I only have a few more days until I’m done with my 3rd semester of nursing school!
I have decided to take a few more days off (this is something I really struggle with) after my half on Saturday. It has been almost a year sine I’ve taken more than 1-2 days off in a row so I’m sure my body can use the rest.
Have a great rest of the week!
amy
liked RB on FB!
Dayna
Following on Instagram! My day was good! No run for me, but I’m hopefully going to fit it in before work tomorrow morning. (Fingers crossed!)
Tiffany
Followed on Instagram… Life is good here. I’m also hooked on getting my eyebrows done. I get them threaded which feels like it lasts longer for me
Kyrie
Followed on Instagram! My run was great! It was hard for the first 10 minutes and I told myself I could stop at 35 minutes of I still wasn’t feeling it but by that time I was getting in to the groove and kept going.
Michelle
Woohoo for summer! I’m following on Instagram and really need new sunglasses for some fun summer running! Kodiak cakes are the best! Thank you!
Brooke
I followed Ray Ban on instagram! I looove Ray Bans so this would be cool and an absolutely lovely graduation gift :) My day was great! Filled with job hunting, graduation planning, sun bathing, and Top Golf!
Taylor
I followed them on Instagram!! My day has been good, I started my new director job which is awesome! But I recently got a stress fracture so no running for me for a while so that is sad :(
Holly
I love Ray Bans! and liked them on Facebook.
My day has been great! Just waiting to hear back from Provo Half to see if I registered and forgot. That would be a huge bonus!!
Meg Bell
I just followed on Instagram! Had my eyes on some new Ray Bans for awhile. My current ones are over 7 years old and AWESOME for running , but a lil banged up after all these years. Ray Bans are amazing quality though, I’m sure they would last forever if I took better care of them ;) whoopsie!
Tara
Following on Facebook! My newborn turned 3 weeks on Monday and we spent the day hanging out, doing tummy time and reading books!
Emily Kilpatrick
Twitter :) Somewhat productive day, so that’s good!
Connie
followed on instagram! in dire need of new shades this summer, my fake-o raybans from vietnam just aren’t cutting it :P
Stephanie
I followed their Instagram! My sister and I love your blog!! We love your fashion sense and of course the picture of Brooke! Also, what happened to Ginger, the dog?
Niki
I am following them on Twitter. My day is going great! Got my run in and its beautiful outside!
Sami
HGR I love raybans but can’t quite bite the bullet and buy a replacement pair after breaking my current one. I hace liked raybans on FB :) Fingers crossed!
Sarah Evans
Following on Twitter! And my day is about to get better when I get in my run after the Hubby is home from work and can take over both kiddos!
Tess
Following on Insta because it’s my fave!! So are the sunglasses <3 I so didn't know kicking your heels was a "thing". so glad to know I have friends with the same problems…….I feel less like a clutz!!!
Katrina @cardioandkilos
I followed on Insta and Twitter :) What a great giveaway! I love quality sunglasses, who doesn’t :P
My running shoes are at the end of their life and I couldn’t even go a few KM without instant pain :( I’m making lemonade with much more cycling and gym-going until the new ones come into the store (hopefully Thursday!) Girl with big feet problems!
Megan R
I followed!!! I always kick the inside of my shins, all my shoes prove it. ouch
Emily e
Following on Instagram!
I can’t wait for sunnier weather here!
Sheena
I already follow them on instagram! Love seeing their pics!
I will have to try progression running. It seems doable!
Jamie
I followed on Twitter! Completely random comment here, but have you heard about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s new app, The Rock Clock? It’s a hysterical alarm clock that is part wake up/part motivational message. Waking up to The Rock serenading me today propelled me out of bed. It’s going to be a great day!
Sammi
I followed! OMG winning this giveaway would be AMAZING! I’m studying abroad this summer in Luxembourg and have been needing to get a new pair of sunglasses for my trip!
Jenny
I like their facebook page. Those are super cute that you have!
Ashley S
Following on FB- The week has started off well. Played outside with my daughter after work and grilled out!
Clare N.
I followed on Instagram and liked on facebook! My day is going great! It’s finally really feeling like summer ❤️❤️❤️ . I’m soaking up the warmth!
Pamela b
Followed on twitter! Just woke up and the kids are still sleeping so…good day so far :)
Carrie
Following on Insta! Getting ready for a long run. 10 days till Ragnar Tennessee!
Brooks
Following on Insta! I want a pair of Clubmasters SO badly!!!
Leigh Dugan
I liked ray ban on instagram!
Laura
I liked them on Facebook! I am on my 5th week of a consistent strength training program and I can’t believe I’ve stuck with it this long!
Kagan
Followed on Insta! Day has been good, getting so excited for Tinkerbell Half Marathon this weekend in Cali!
Carolee
Following on both Instagram and Facebook! I am an ankle kicker myself!
Alee
I followed them on instagram!
Molly
I want that pair!
Definitely started to follow on Instagram for a shot at a pair.
Lindsay
Liked on Facebook… I need sunglasses sooo bad! Lost mine last summer and have yet to replace!!!
Days great, got outside with all 3 kids (3.5 year old twins and an 8 month old!), so that’s a win and victory!!!
Ashley
I am now following on Instagram!
Emily W.
love those shades!! I followed them on instagram :) Happy Tuesday, 6 more weeks of teaching until summer has me smiling!
D
Hello! Following on Facebook. Ugh I am an ankle kicker and it hurts so much when I keep doing it! I have had bloody ankles myself. I find that when I try a different shoe it happens but it can happen when my legs are tired too. I love getting my eyebrows done too. They are like the windows of your face! :) Does that even make sense? lol
Sonya
I followed on Instagram. Day was a little. Rough. Going through a breakup after 10 yrs
Jamie M.
I liked their FB page!
Devon
Following on FB and Twitter :) training for my first 10k and headed to Greece on Friday – wahoo!
Jenna
Followed them on Instagram!
Meesh
Followed on IG! took a post-race day off, so I got to have lunch with my momma (Who FINISHED her first half with me Sunday!) and then go see my 1 month old niece. Super!
Robyn
I followed them on Twitter. I had a great Monday! My youngest daughter had a “just for fun” track meet that included all of the elementary school 4th and 5th graders in our area. She ended up in the top 20 (out of over 100 4th grade girls). It was so fun watching her and cheering her on.
Kristen
I followed them on Instagram and now I’m obsessed with looking at all of the awesome sunglasses ( I want them all!). My Monday was awesome – I finished my run right before a pretty serious thunderstorm! There’s nothing like being cozy on your couch watching the lightning and listening to the rain :)
Stephanie
I am following on insta!
Yesterday was my first workout since my half marathon last weekend so it was a good one! :)
Liliana
I follow them on Instagram! Beautiful day here in NY.
Donna
Following, please enter me! I like the ones you are wearing :)
courtney
follow on twitter! day is drizzly but good because it started with YOGA! woohoo =] xoox
Anna
Following on insta! My day is going great here in Richmond, VA! Swam this morning and now lots of coffee :) Thanks!!
Janel Shanks
Followed them on insta! I love their aviators also. Spring might finally be here to stay so, that means my 5:30 am run was actually close to sunrise and it was BEAUTIFUL! Great start to the day :)
Kate
I follow them on insta!
Shae @ Finance&Fitness
Followed on insta! I hope it’s not too late :) My Monday went fast, so I would call it a success. It included lots of recovery from the Pittsburgh Half Marathon on Sunday!
Brooke
Following on Instagram! Everyday I wake up is a good day! I hope you have a good day too :)
Kaitlin
I followed on Twitter. My day so far has been cold, grey, and rainy, but I hope it clears up before I go for a run this afternoon!
Lauren
Followed them on Twitter and the day is going well so far. Hope you have an amazing Tuesday!!
Lauren
Followed on Twitter. Thanks for this giveaway and hope you have a great day today! :)
Leah
Followed on Twitter!
Heather
Following on Instagram! I could use some new shades before summer in Arizona ?
Monica
All done, on facebook :). My day is amazing today, just back to running after being off for 2 weeks due to a small injury. Rocked my fastest 5km on the trails . 24min. whoop whoop. :)
Lauren
Liked on Insta! And I am OBSESSED with the pair you are wearing here, so so cute!
Annie
Did it!
Kaileigh
Following on instagram!
Katrina
Following on instagram! Monday was a busy day, I did yoga, a quick run, and then in the evening played softball. :)
Marie
Followed on Twitter! My morning commute was super rainy, but hopefully it’ll be nicer this afternoon! :)
Lucy
Instagram! It is the third rainy, gray day in a row here so I am going a little stir crazy.
claire
Following on Twitter. Love that style on you!
Britt
Following on Facebook and OBSESSED with the Erika ones you have!
Maggie
Liked on Facebook :)
I’m in finals for school and so I spend all my time studying– but soon it’ll be summer!
Best of luck for St. George’s, so excited to cheer you on!
Heather K
Following on Instagram. I love the style in the picture!! :)
Sarah S
I liked them on facebook!
Amber S.
I followed them on instagram! My day is off to a great start! Its my day off from work so I was able to sleep in and am about to head out for a run in the sunshine.
Sara Harney
Following on Instagram! Love these glasses! It was a hot and hilly Monday run for me!
Katelyn
Following on all three! I’m taking a couple rest days after running the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday!
Emily Joye
I’m following them on Instagram. Thanks for the giveaway!
My day is off to a slow start. First run after 2 weeks off after racing a marathon. Ouch! The first run back is always amazing… Like how did I just struggle to run 3 miles and ran 26.2 14 days ago?!
Beth M.
Following on Instagram : )