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Friday Favorites!

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Janae

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10/09/2026

(shorts, top, shoes, socks)

Jess and I had to pull out our speed shoes for our first run back on the roads in order to keep up with our friends who didn’t race. 8 miles @ 8:27 pace.

We planned our run around the Harry Potter house. A couple in our county, put together the most incredible Harry Potter themed front yard. It is so good, I think they could have filmed the movies here. (I thought I got a better picture of the whole thing, but alas, I did not).

This is inside of Hagrid’s Hut.

Every single detail.

And then I met up with my sister to work on our non-profit. THE BALL IS MOVING! We have an attorney!

The temps could not have been better last night for Brooke’s games.

Just one more game this season:(

Now for some Friday Favorites!

*30% off EVERYTHING at J. Crew for their friends and family! I am in love with their perfect cashmere crewneck.

*I think this might be the best audiobook that I have ever listened to. It is officially in my top #5 books of all time. If you haven’t read/listened yet, please start today. I wish I were just starting it.

*This Jacket!!! I want to wear it each and every day. It’s incredibly light and looks SLEEK. This is one of those workout pieces I’ll be using for decades. It packs up small into the front pocket, which means I will always travel with it. It is also breathable, and water-repellent without feeling bulky.

*Bringing in the big guns for perimenopause. I adore my NEEDED supplements, and I’ve added their Peri Multi to my everyday routine along with Creatine Powder in my smoothies. I’m learning my body needs a little more support than it used to, and I love knowing I’m getting 22 nutrients that support the things I’m really focusing on right now: energy, mood, sleep, brain health, and hormone balance.

*Nutrafol launched their , tbrand-new Strand Serum,,and I’m so happy about it after just using it a few times. It’s a leave-in treatment designed to strengthen hair, reduce breakage, and keep strands looking healthier, and you only need 2–3 drops, which sounds pretty perfect for my hair that spends half its life in a sweaty ponytail. I’m loving this stuff.

*Our family pictures aren’t back yet, but I want to show you me and Brooke’s dresses (from a picture Andrew took) because they are so cheap right now.

*You can use the code HELLO30 to get an additional $30 off of my sister’s favorite hair dryer/styler that is on sale!

*You can check out my previous Friday Favorites here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.*

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What are your weekend plans??

Anyone else read The Calamity Club? Thoughts?

WHO IS RACING CHICAGO? (or cheering, or knows someone running it)

Any supplements you are loving?

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  1. Heidi Avatar
    Heidi

    I also listened the to Calamity Club. It was a great audiobook. Have you listened to the Correspondent? That is a great audiobook.
    Our plans for the weekend is/was lots of yard work. I will help my hubby when I can, but my blisters from my race got infected so I am not to be on my feet and keep them clean until they heal. I can luckily use the rower as long as it doesn’t cause pressure on the blisters. My podiatrist is also a friend, so I am glad he fit me in. This will give my knee longer time to heal too, but Luna will miss our walks/run.
    I take creatine and joint supplement. I just started the joint supplement so not sure if it is working or not.
    Have a great weekend.

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    1. Janae Avatar
      Janae

      Yes yes yes, loved The Correspondant so very much. YOUR BLISTERS GOT INFECTED. Heidi, I am SO sorry. Thank goodness you have a friend that is a podiatrist. You’ll have to let me know if you like your joint supplement after a bit! Thanks friend, you too!

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  2. Valenez Avatar
    Valenez

    This is homecoming weekend SO very busy. I will be shuttling, taking photos, making a bouquet and attempting a blow out. Lots of activity but fun for the kids.

    I havent read that but have heard its fantastic.

    Not racing Chicago but ran it a few years back. Carb loading with deep dish pizza is kind of the best.

    I will be checking out those deals bc we have family photos coming up in a few weeks.

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    1. Janae Avatar
      Janae

      Homecoming weekend! You are an incredible mom and they will remember this weekend forever. I didn’t know you ran Chicago; now you have me needing carb-loading there. Yay! Good luck with family photos; they are so stressful, haha.

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  3. Teresa Eskew Avatar
    Teresa Eskew

    Can’t wait to see your family pictures your dresses are so pretty. Calamity club was such a fascinating read.
    I have varicose veins and they have been starting to bother me. My doctor told me to start taking circulari -t. What a game changer. The symptoms
    I wanted to answer a post from a few days ago. I have the rabbit running bras and love them. They are comfortable, the phone pocket is good, and they have such cute styles. I would recommend them..
    Hoping to get out in the Arizona trails this weekend.

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  4. Molly Avatar
    Molly

    Hagrids hut!! I loved going to the HP Warner brothers studio sets in London.
    Brooke is so tall!!
    Attorney is exciting when it’s not for divorce. 🙃
    I’m working this weekend. I’ll watch Chicago via my phone.

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  5. Wendy Avatar
    Wendy

    The Calamity Club is coming up for my book club. I cannot wait.
    The background for your pictures is stunning. Can’t wait to see all of them.
    Ok, that Harry Potter house is incredible! How fun for everyone in the neighborhood.
    This weekend is pretty low key. Long run on Saturday, then a football game on Sunday. Thankfully the weather is cooling down and we may even get rain.
    Have a good Friday and a great weekend!

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  6. Becky S. Avatar
    Becky S.

    You and Brooke’s dresses are so cute!!!

    What is season is soccer? Summer? Fall? Spring? All the time? Haha, we don’t have soccer in our town.

    The sheer length of The Calamity Club kept me away and I’m not one for historical fiction, but maybe I should give it a chance.

    My oldest is getting her wisdom teeth out today so resting with her and hopefully a day date on Sunday.

    Have a fabulous weekend, Janae!

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  7. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    I just finished the Calamity Club and LOVED it!!! I’ve heard the audio book is the way to go for this one, but my brain doesn’t work that way so I read the hard back. Bonus – a little upper body workout holding the book up since it’s a beast!

    I’m doing a trail race on Sunday so currently staring down a stack of bagels. Kinda sad I won’t be able to watch Chicago, but hoping some of the aid station volunteers will have updates to keep us pumped up. Such an exciting field!

    I’ve been taking Creatine for about 18 months and love it. I’m so glad there are so many options to help with peri menopause now; it’s game changing!

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  8. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    I’m going to Toronto to see some extended family this weekend! In terms of supplements, I’m on Venofer which is an IV iron infusion. I think it’s been low for YEARS and just found out that’s why I’ve been so tired. Unfortunately, complete iron panels aren’t part of routine care so it can go missed for a long time (I lost of lot of blood in birth and I also DONATE blood and no one ever checked me). I’m really glad to have met with the hematologist to get on a regimen. I cannot wait for how much better running will feel.

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