(Remember how I said we were going on vacation this week and how we didn’t……turns out that most of the schools in Utah have a break from school this week and there were no open seats to fly stand-by on ((we use buddy passes from my brother to fly)).

I started yesterday off with a trip to the gym with my sister.  We lifted (she wanted to do legs but I laughed in her face……squats the day after a 21-miler?).  When it came time for cardio, I was sentenced to the elliptical while watching my sister happily run on the treadmill in front of me.

At least I had Joey and Ross to keep me company.

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Highlight #2 of my day off was a ginormous cup of froyo.  I met up with HEATHER (a fellow cross-country coach) and her husband at Yogurtland (of course).   I think you know what my oatmeal cookie/pb/chocolate milkshake flavored froyo topped with gummy bears and marshmallows looked like so I won’t make you view yet again another picture of it.

After that…….we had our first big purchase together as a married couple.

Billy got a car!

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Who knew that purchasing a car took ALL DAY?  So many silly papers to sign and banks to go to.  Good thing I was prepared with a few apples in my purse and a tub of peanut butter.  Double good thing that the car dealership had free hot chocolate and snacks.  Triple good thing that they had biking magazines to keep me entertained.

Once we were finally outta there, all I could think about was 12 inches of goodness from Subway (all foot-longs are $5 right now).  I had the steak/egg/cheese foot-long….

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Health tip of the day:  Always, I mean always add Reese’s Pieces to your Frosted Flakes for an after dinner snack.  The best decision I have ever made and quite festive for the upcoming holiday.

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What are your Saturday plans?

-FOOTBALL GAME (aka people watching, talking with friends and eating hot dogs).

Do you like steak?

-Yep…whoever thought of the steak + egg sandwich combo is a genius.

If you do both weights and cardio in the same workout, which one do you do first?

-Weights first, otherwise I will never do it.

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Congrats on the car!! That is so exciting. I have to take my mom to get a colonoscopy today -___- tmi? lol so not too exciting! I like steak but I never really crave it. I’ll still eat it though :) I usually do cardio first ! It depends on my mood

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I do like steak, but have never tried the steak and egg combo before :)

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Ha…steak, egg and cheese Subway? Never heard of and sounds so manly…but I LOVE that you got it! I actually used to get the meatball subs and people always asked me why because I was a girl! I was like…um, because they are awesome. Okay, and adding Reese to your frosted flakes? Sugar rocks :)

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That is so exciting about the car!!!! I always do my cardio first just to get all loosey goosey :)

I’ve got an urban adventure race this morning! No idea what to expect but it should be exciting.

Also can I tell you that when I read you went to fro-yo with Heather, I got all excited for a moment, like it was me? Duh.

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Congratulations on buying a car together! How exciting!!

I always do weights AFTER cardio..I know you’re technically not supposed to or something but I find that after I’m dripping in sweat and exhausted after running or biking, I don’t notice much difference while lifting weights. I mean, isn’t the initial few minutes of sweating the most difficult? ha

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I made a game-time decision to do 18 miles…then I have to clean my whole house. Boo.

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LOVE me some steak. lol

I like mixing up everything. Like today.. I hopped on the elliptical, then I did 2 miles on the treadmill, then I did a weights circuit and lower body, then I did a spin routine. If I try and split it up evenly (all cardio first, all weights last, and vice versa), it just doesn’t work for me.

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What kind of car did Billy get???? Is he totally psyched?

Cutback week here so only 4 on the plan. But will be a gym rat anyway. Boys are going to the football game (Elon University) but I opted no thank you.

LOVE steak. Just can’t help it.

Cardio first here. To get my muscles warmed up.

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Would u believe me if I said I spent ALL day (till 8pm) at the car dealer too? So not fun BUT having a new ride after driving around my ol’ bessy sure feels good! Too bad I wasn’t smart like you to bring food, I ended up 7 hours foodless except and raiding wholefoods on the way home!

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Congratulations on the new wheels! I can’t tell from the pic–what did he get? Most importantly, though, what will be the fate of the scooter? :o haha

I went vegetarian almost four months ago, but even before that, I honestly never really was a fan of steak.

ALWAYS cardio first. If I do weights first, I feel all heavy and feel like it interferes with my cardio workout. I know, it makes no sense anywhere except in my head… lol

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Congrats on the car! Yay!
I’m a vegetarian, so no steak for me, but even when I did eat meat, I was never a fan of steak for some reason.
I always do cardio first so I’m warm.
Have a good weekend! : )

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yayy new car that is so exciting!!! congrattss!
i am a weights after girl….i need to get my sweat on to energize me to lift

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Congrats on a new car, yay Billy!

My plans for today are to go for the longest trail run since I was injured in July WHOOOOOOHOOOOO! It’s only 6 miles but I am so happy about it!

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I wanna know what kinda car he got too!! I am a car girl and LOVE cars! I’m on a rest day this week and will do my long run tomorrow.
We are hitting up our first trip to Costco today!!! We have always gone to Sams since Costco is in a town we don’t go to but we are gonna check it out today!

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Reese’s pieces are my favorite movie snack! I ran four miles with a friend this morning and am going to sushi and a movie with another friend tonight!

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Um is there something wrong with me that I know exactly what episode of friends that is?! Hahaha. Fun times.

We are hitting up the last farmers market and then heading up o park city :)

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I only ‘allow’ myself a 20-min cardio warmup before weights. Anything more has to wait until after weights, otherwise ill never get around to lifting weights! You’ve got me craving a mamma of a sandwich now!

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Cardio first for me b/c I’m paranoid I’m going to get sore or pull something if I do weights first. Also, then I don’t have to warm up for weights since I’ve done the cardio already :)

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Sounds like fun! Heather and amber are the best! I’m jealous you got to hang out with them.

Reeces in frosted flakes? Hello awesome!

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I like steak but I have to be in the mood for it. It’s not something I can eat every day, but a juicy steak, potatoes and a martini? Hell.Yes.

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Omg do you bring your iPad to the gym? Let’s hang out.

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1. I had no idea Subway offered Egg.
2. That looks like the best dessert ever – it combines three of my favorite things, cereal, chocolate, and PB.
3. I remember when we made our first joint car purchase – it was so exciting! Congrats to you and Billy!
4. Since training for a 50 mile race, all my workout time has been devoted to running. Reading your blog makes me wish I was awesome like you and your sister. Excellent work.

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Today I am chillaxin and of course taking care of the race packet/bike check in business.
I love steak, a lot!!! Steak and spinach salads, yummy!

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Totally doing the recess pieces thing tonight. Genius.

Ran 12 miles this morning, and enjoyed every minute. I heart the slow steady long runs. Now I am cooking/baking for the day, so when the endorphin high wears off we can loaf and watch college fb, nap, and eat……….perfection.

love love love steak!
happy Sat. to you. :)

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My Saturday consists of race expo and going to bed early for my half tomorrow! The best way to spend a weekend. :] :]
You make Subway look so fancy on a plate! I just eat it in the wrapper, which is not going to happen anymore since putting it on a plate makes so much more. lol

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That stinks that you weren’t able to go on vacation this week!

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I always love your choice of TV while working out. It makes me want to go to the gym just so I can watch some guilt free TV like Friends and Biggest Loser. :)

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I always do weights second. If I do them these days. Yay for Billy on his new car. that frosted flakes thing just looks gross Janae! ha ha.

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Congratulations on the car! Wait til you buy a house, man is there alot of paperwork there lol
I love Friends, I have seen probably every episode, but they are so funny I would watch them over and over again!

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Congrats! No more scooter then? I have to click back and read about your 21 miler, how did I miss that?

Cheers to you over some froyo last night! I happily addicted to the stuff and I don’t see cold weather turning me away either!

Have you watched all the Chopped episodes yet? Just curious? How about the new one, Sweets Genius?

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Not a big fan of steak. Agenda for today: B-day party at 9am, football at 10:30, Baby-shower at 4, and costume party at 6! EESH!

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Congrats on the car! How fun!

My Saturday:
Ran a 5k this morning and CRUSHED my PR…still excited about it!
Cleaned…woohoo! Now I’m rewarding myself with some major blog-reading. :)
Going to watch the hockey game tonight.

I always do cardio first…it gets me hyped up for the weights (which kind of bore me).

Have a great Saturday!

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Congrats on your 5k pr!!!!! That is so awesome! Enjoy your hockey game!

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Congrats on getting a new car, that’s awesome! My Saturday was a 20 mile run and now lots and lots of eating and relaxing.
I hardly ever eat steak, but when my parents grill out and we have some…it’s heavenly. I just can’t cook it properly myself!
If I do cardio and weights at once, I almost always start with cardio.

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You make me want to run 21 miles so I can eat like you do. :)

I love Subway. I love their flatbread. YUMMY!! I think their breakfast subs are so good.

Getting ready to watch the World Series. We love baseball at our house.

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Saturday was Hubby/Wife workout, home for big brunch, naps for the kids, family swim in the afternoon, then baked chicken for dinner and Finding Nemo for movie night!

My daughter just wrote a haiku about steak! LOL – I guess that’s a yes, we like steak, on that one!

I do the cardio first, to warm my muscles. :)

Have a great weekend, HRG!

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congrats on the car. i can’t wait until I can buy a car. I’m so late in the game with this. haha.

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I LOVE steak! And, that sub looks delicious.

I always have to do weights first, too. I’m like you – if I don’t, I probably won’t do them.

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sweet new wheels!! Buying a car completely stressed me out. I made my mom come with me :)

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Hey congratulations on the car! What kind did you guys get? Is it used? I love hanging out in a new clean car… someday we’ll get new ones, like when ours finally kick the dust…

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I definitely do weights first, otherwise I would talk myself out of it unless I’m working out at home, then I run first. Weird.

Yay new car! We are looking for one right now. Sort of a pain, not gonna lie :p

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