Obviously the number one reason I was excited to come home to California was to see Billy but the second reason was because I knew I had a package from Brooks waiting for me.
I have run in the Infiniti Short II for a while now and absolutely love them and how comfortable they are but seriously the colors they offer just get more and more fun. This was my first time trying out the EZT II Bold Run Happy top and it is a new favorite. It is super soft and light and keeps you dry:) It says that it is treated with an antimicrobial agent which helps to fight odor and wash clean (answer to my ((and probably Billy’s)) prayers). I love racerback tops and I love that it is loose around the stomach but not too loose.
Workout was a spin class (I really missed my spinees) and then my first stroller run in weeks once Brooke woke up.
We did 4 miles on MY trail. I get very possessive about my favorite running spots.
And then we played in the grass for a while.
In case you were wondering about what Billy was living off of while I was gone…. the only things in the fridge/freezer were ridiculous amounts of juice and pellegrinos and corn dogs in the freezer.
So I bought the whole store. I always buy a lot of fruits and vegetables but every time I go to the store I have to pick up ice cream. It is a must. Can you spy the mint chocolate chip? The pickles and watermelon were definitely impulse buys.
Bill (remember he is going by Bill now when we talk about his work stuff because he is such a professional) wanted to show you guys his office. Seriously, he is so fancy now and his bosses took him out to dumplings for lunch. They better invite me and Brooke next time.
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What did you wear on your last run? (Don’t forget colors and brands too!)
Do you have ice cream in your freezer right now? Do you normally?
Use one word to describe your day so far…
93 comments
Emma @ Culturecopia
Janae… I have a confession… I’m really not an ice cream person! I don’t really like it – weird, I know! I eat it from time to time, probably once or twice a year, but that’s it! I definitely make up for it with my love for chocolate though. I probably love it a little too much :P. And my day = productive!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Emma. This is going to take me a little while to process what you just said but I do still love you:) YAY for a productive day!
Jessica R @ fromthekitchentotheroad
I have some store brand ice cream sandwiches in my freezer right now. They aren’t very good but I am a lover of all things ice cream so they work for me! I am trying to cut sugar out of my life but I love ice cream too much to do that!
The Hungry Runner Girl
NEVER CUT OUT ICE CREAM!!!!
Andrea @mainerunnergirl
There is always ice cream in my freezer! I wore a hind teal running skirt on my last run with my new purple Nike Pegasus!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Good girl. I am jealous of your teal running skirt!
Marie Oliveira
Love that pic with Brooke’s little foot peeping out! I have settled on only wearing Jockey men’s white v-neck undershirts for running. The cotton is thin and light and I like that it’s 100% cotton. I’ve got the same ice cream as you! We’ve got about 3 containers since I’ve decided to use it to bribe my kids to willingly go with me during mid-day runs. My day so far… productive.
Missy @Miles with Missy
My last run was Saturday! I ran my 2nd full marathon in Fargo and I wore a baby blue Nike dri-fit long tank with black Nike dri-fit shorts and my orange low trainer pro-compression socks. And cannot forget the hot pink Saucony’s! I love bright colors too, but I went for comfort for the marathon :)
My day so far…amazing :) I had a great pool workout and hopped on a spin bike for 30 minutes after :)
I don’t usually keep ice cream in the house because we are obsessed with Dairy Queen and go at least every other day ;)
Wendy @ New Moms Talk
We currently have Graeter’s mocha chocolate chip in the freezer for the hub. We sometimes have ice cream in the freezer- all depending on Scott’s cravings.
Beautiful. That’s today’s word. Thoughtful would be the second word of choice, as I’ve been working on a post about Scott’s TBI, his recovery, and more.
Seriously, do you know what it’s like to live with a guy who BQ’d on a training run, 18 mos later was life flighted, has no memory of 4 months of his life (including when he placed 4th at the Green Lakes Du), has slowly learned to accept that running 7:40 miles is “good”, is the best Dad to Susanna, and keep it mostly “quiet”?
ginger
I wore an Alo Sport navy top that I love and a super cute bright blue Nike running skirt and my fave Mizuno Wave Rider 8’s, as well as my awesome JayBird bluetooth earphones. My outfit made me feel extra happy to run, and I stayed in it entirely too long after I returned from my short 3-mile taper run this week.
Saturday’s my first half marathon!!! For that, I’m wearing a super cute Avia running skirt from TJ Maxx and a bright Avia top and Pro Compression socks. I can’t wait to show it off!
Always have ice cream in the freezer. My husband loves it.
Amanda
My last run I wore brooks pink shorts with the built in boy shorts (love these so much), a grey greenlayer shirt, blue procompression socks and my brooks defyance’s
One word to describe my day…long
The Hungry Runner Girl
THOSE ARE THE BEST SHORTS IN THE WORLD!!! I hope that the rest of your day speeds by:)
Lara
Oooh he has two monitors! My fiance does too and I always thought it would be so distracting :P
This morning I wore a hot green Brooks tech tank and black Nike shorts, and my hot pink Brooks Pure Flows of course! We don’t have ice cream (sorry!!!) but we always have popsicles!! So far, my day has been boring, but that’s dissertation writing for ya :)
Jenn S.
Monday night was a pub run and about 88 degrees so I tried out my new Moving Comfort momentum skort in black, Brooks D’lite reversible mesh short sleeve top and Mizuno wave riders – love these things!! I was also pushing my 2yr old in the jogger for the first time in weeks so staying cool was a top priority. I seriously need tank tops!
I don’t normally have ice cream in the house but just bought mint chocolate chip last night! I can’t control myself so I really prefer hitting up the local Orange Leaf for froyo so I’m not tempted to overdo it!
My word for today is tired.
Annette@FitnessPerks
Yay ice cream!! SO yummy. I don’t have any in my freezer though. It was not something I loved in that 1st trimester (sadly), so none there yet.
One word to describe my day: fast-paced!
Leah @ Running with the Hayneses
One word to describe my day: STRESSFUL! I need a run, but waiting and hoping that it will stop raining soon cause I don’t want to run in a downpour!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Get out on the run asap…. best stress reliever ever. RAIN GO AWAY:)
Natalie
Today I ran in a blue tech tee and black Capri pants. I rarely if ever wear shorts but probably will have to this summer. Arkansas heat is intense.
I do not have ice cream in my freezer because I have little self control to not eat a whole pint. We usually go out for ice cream, froyo, or custard from Andy’s when a craving hits.
Today was: successful!
Sarah @pickyrunner
The run happy slogan is probably the best one ive ever seen. Who doesn’t want to run happy? So basically I am going to hunt down that shirt. I can’t have enough running clothes obviously. My mom always goes shopping and buys everything in te world. We can never fit everything in the fridge. My shopping is much simpler but there’s always room for ice cream and dessert!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I spy a naked Brooke foot! Did she kick off her shoes again? Or have you just given up in trying to make her wear them so that you don’t have to go pick them up later?
I always, always have ice cream in my fridge – even in the dead of winter. Right now I have a tub of vanilla bean and mint chocolate chip, but I’ve got a craving for some cookies n’ cream, so I’m thinking there’s going to be a grocery run in my very near future.
My day so far? Hyper. Whoaaa caffeine buzz :shock:
andrea
Do you mind telling the sz of your shirt. I’m 5`8 and the two brooks tops I got in small were kind if short. That top looks longer and I think your tall right?
The Hungry Runner Girl
I am a little taller than you and I got a medium!
Megan D
My run today was in Old Navy black compression capris and an Old Navy fluorescent yellow bubble tank. Just keeping it real classy up in here. I only where workout tops that are somewhat blousy so as to cover the stomachal area. (yep, that is a word) so I must check out that tank. It is super cute. Also super cute is Miss Brooke playing on you in the grass.
My day has been ‘typical’. Exercise, chores around the house, play with the kids, take Anna to school, run errands – same old, same old.
I go through those Costco frozen triple berry bags like they are going out of style. I DON’T have any ice cream in the house. This is most definitely a sign of the apocalypse. I did, however, hunt down an A to Z cookie recipe. Hopefully I make them soon and I REALLY hope they are similar to the ones you had because they have been on my mind ever since!!
Nicole@TheKidlessKronicles
I wish I could eat ice cream. But no go. You remind me that I just used the last of the lettuce.
The Kidless Kronicles
Molly
1) I’m still in my running clothes =). I am wearing a great grey Brooks top that has the outline of the state of Nebraska on it and says, “Born and Raced in Nebraska.” My brother and his family got it for me for my last birthday. It is great because I am living in Indiana right now but still think of Nebraska as home. I am also wearing Nike running shorts.
2) I like ice cream a lot, but I usually go out for it rather than keep it at home. I eat it less often that way, plus I get to try more flavors.
3) My day, unfortunately, was stressful =(.
This Little Runner
I try not to keep ice cream in the house all the time (because I would eat it all), but it totally backfires on me because we live .2 miles from a Dairy Queen and a Sonic (half price milkshakes!). So instead of eating store-bought ice cream my husband & I rock-paper-scissors over who gets to go out for our nightly treat after the kids go to bed!
Under Armour Get Set Go shorts are my absolute favorite right now. I want them in every color and I will wear them every day whether or not I am running!
JAzz
I run in Lululemon – my new shorts are awesome, tight but not too short = no chafing and no honks!
We have ice cream bars in our freezer and smarties ice cream.
My day so far has been full of desserts, and someone just brought in cheesecake, perfect.
RunInBoise
My last running outfit was an UnderArmor tank, Brooks skort, Altra shoes. And ice cream in my freezer, right now – yes!
april
mint chocolate chip ice cream sounds SO yummy right now… and i’m kinda jealous of that giant watermelon!
today i wore my turkey trot 10k shirt, bright aqua colored nike tempo shorts, and pink pure flow 2s. a lady on the treadmill next to me commented that she loved my neon workout clothes, ha. it kinda made my workout :)
Kelsey
I am dying laughing about “Bill”. I have called my husband Harry for the entire time we have been together, and he just told me the other day he actually prefers his full name, Harrison. I’m like, “So I’ve been calling you the wrong name for six years?!”
Emily @ Running For Boston
I wore black Under Armour (UA) Perfect Capri’s and a blue UA Victory tank (love UA if you couldn’t tell). ;) It could have been a shorts day but we got a lot of rain which brought the temperature down a bit
Do you have ice cream in your freezer right now? Do you normally? Always – it’s usually any 3 pints of Ben n’ Jerry’s but this time we have 2 huge triple-pint-sized containers of Peterson’s ice cream (local ice cream).
Use one word to describe your day so far…one word for my day: BUSY!!!!
Caitlin
I’ve wanted to try the UA Victory tank!! Does it stretch out when you run? The only thing holding me back from getting some (in every color) is that I worry it’ll stretch and the straps will fall down as I run.
Emily @ Running For Boston
No stretching at all! I had a blue UA victory tank for months and wore it a lot before getting three more in other colors. The blue one is still good as new.
Caitlin
Awesome- thanks, girl!
Erin L
I always have to laugh at the refrigerator when I get home from traveling. Last time there was diet coke and cookie dough.
I don’t have any ice cream but I wanted to some of the Ben and Jerry’s Frozen Greek yogurt.
My day has been painful so far, I had a wisdom tooth pulled.
Melissa
I wore black running tights from Reebok (they’re for winter, but it was a little chilly out!) and a pink short sleeved top from Brooks.
We ALWAYS have ice cream in the freezer. We finished 2 containers of Breyer’s last night and still have one container left — and there’s 1.5 pints of Talenti gelato in there too (our favorite).
And my day = stressful! (sick bunny and trying to schedule a dissertation defense with 5 busy professors)
Caitlin
My favorite North Face Eat My Dust shorts in black and gray/Pink and purple tye-dyed Saucony tank/ Hot pink compression stockings/ Pink balega socks/Brooks Trance 12’s.
Rarely do we have ice cream and if we do, it’s not for me :( Fortunately my belly can somewhat handle froyo (at least, that’s what I tell myself).
Hot.
Bri @ Back to Bliss
We always have ice cream in the freezer. It might not always be the kind you scoop out of a container, but some sort of frozen treat is always present. Right now, it’s ice cream sandwiches.
Last night I ran in a mint & purple striped tank from GapFit & a black running skirt by Champion with my mint Nike Free’s on my feet. It was a hot/muggy run but that just made my shower all that much more enjoyable afterwards!
Mallory @ my quarter life [crisis]
my day … was interesting so far. ha
Tammy
I love the new gear, they make he best tanks and I’ve never ran in shorts, well I live in Seattle. So that’s why. I have that same jar of pickles..lol. Great in tuna or I just eat pickles as snacks.
Mamarunsbarefoot
I wore bright orange on my run. No ice cream in fridge :)
Cate
The color of my running outfit was pretty boring today – grey under armour tank, black Nike pants (my favorites!) and my pink Brooks Ghosts.
I don’t normally have ice cream in the freezer because I have no self control! I usually go get a kids cone at the local ice cream shop to satisfy my cravings. PS – the first ever Yogurtland is opening near me and I can’t wait!
Use one word to describe your day so far… Productive!
Renae Tucker
I know you mentioned (in a past post) you carry peper spray when you run, where do you put it?
The Hungry Runner Girl
I hold it or put it in the cup holder of the stroller!
Rosa
Dude, that’s MY trail!! But I’ll gladly share with you and the Brooker. I always do my long runs at the LGC (I feel so gangsta saying that). It’s the best!!
Elizabeth @ My Neon Running Shoes
This morning I wore my lulu tank and shorts I got for Mother’s Day! Normally I wear joes clothes… I currently have snicker doodle ice cream sandwiches in the freezer and they are pretty darn good! Day has been awesome!!! Hanging out with joe, Noah, and I got my iPhone 5 upgrade :-)
peachylau
I wore a neon orange nike shirt on my last run, which was the We Own the Night 10K night race.
I have vanilla and strawberry frozen yogurt in my freezer :)
Ruthie
Hey! Is that running trail near San Jose? I’m coming to SJ next month and need some running places…
Billy
Yes! It’s called the Los Gatos Creek Trail and it’s a great place to run!
Ruthie
Awesome, I will check it out! Thanks so much!
Renae @ MissFit Mixed Chick
Today for my short run I wore my favorite purple striped top from Old Navy that everyone seems to have! Black old navy capri bottoms, and the pink, white, lime green mizuno wave rider 15’s! Can’t forget my black head band to keep my hair from sticking to my sweaty face. Today was super hot and humid here in Texas. Over 90 degrees with 46% humidity!
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona
We have vanilla ice cream in our freezer, though we usually don’t buy it.
michelle kim
My day was BUSY (packing up and cleaning the school house before tomorrow’s move out).
I do not have ice cream in the fridge :( … but if I did, I would have been forced to eat it all today, hehe.
I love the Los Gatos Creek trail! I used to run on it all the time!
shelly
I always have ice cram in my freezer!! It’s a must for this time of year!
Lauren @ The Highlands Life
There is usually ice cream in our freezer. I’m a huge cookies ‘n cream fan.
One word to explain my day: hectic
Karen @ Runner Girl Eats
Last run I wore FSU Nike shorts and a black champion tank. My freezer is loaded with Popsicles right now, does that count? A word to describe my day: hot!
Anne
I am so excited for my run tomorrow because I get to wear new running clothes yippee!!!
I am glad to see someone else with my passion for giant pickles. The HUGE pickles are always what I look forward to at the State Fair, because I’m cool like that :)
Jen
I ALWAYS have ice cream and I eat a bowl every night….hello…I run!
Awesome is my day since we are on vacation!!! My kids just did the coolest 2.62 mile mini marathon!
Sarah
For my run yesterday, I wore a blue Under Armour shot sleeve top and black Under Armour compression shorts……I could be a spokesperson for them since I LOVE all of their gear. There is always ice cream in my freezer and lots of popsicles (my son eats them 4 to 10 at a time). The word for my day would be…….anxious.
Lisa @ Live and Be Awesome
Mmm ice cream. I almost never have any in my freezer, but not because I don’t love it. Moreso because I love it too much.
Ja @Ja on the Run
My last run, I wore brooks LSd jacket coz it was raining(it was the best!) and brooks short!!! Best running clothes ever! :)
Miranda @ Miranda Runs
I’m very possessive about my weightlifting bench, my treadmill, and my elliptical. If someone else is on them I feel lost, haha!
Morgan
ok get ready.. I always have tons of ice cream in my freezer.. right now I have: mint chocolate chip, peppermint, cookie dough, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cake batter, ice cream sandwiches, and fudge bars.
Julia B.
On my last run I wore adidas capris, an under armor tank top, and a long sleeve tee from the Running Room. I always have ice cream in the freezer- right now I have cookie dough and plain vanilla (plus chocolate sauce in the fridge).
My day so far: Cold!!! It is rainy and chilly here : ( I am so jealous of your sunshine!!!
Beth @ Mangoes and Miles
I love the graphic on that tank! And I love how Brooks tanks fit. I wish I had an unlimited running clothes budget…that’d be the greatest.
I wore Nike livestrong shorts (blue, with yellow piping), an American Eagle tank top (it was only a short easy run, so sweat-wicking wasn’t incredibly important), and my trusty blue Brooks Ghost 5.
Amanda L
Oh my gosh! You’ve got nothing on me for amount of fruit bought at Costco. Yesterday I got the strawberries, grapes (always), blueberries, a honeydew, pineapple, and watermelon. And there are only three of us in the house. And we will have no problem getting through all of it :)
Usually ice cream in the freezer although I’ll almost always choose going out for froyo instead!
Anna @ Aspiring Anna
I wore spandex and a shirt that says “talk nerdy to me” ha. I LOVE that shirt, and their slogan “Run Happy”!:)
I do not have ice cream in my freezer, nor do I normally! And today has been peaceful.
Colleen
My husband loved his summer internships during law school–I hope Bill does, too! Don’t hate me—there is no ice cream in my freezer. I’m lactose intol and my husband just suffers without it! Can I have two words to describe today….School’s OUT!!!! Yay!!! Best part of being a teacher begins! ;-)
Madison @ Pilates Makes You Happy
Can I just say… you have the CUTEST baby ever!
Mallory
How funny! I was just talking about ice cream and have been craving it today…. And yesterday…. And Sunday…. I love that Brooks top. I saw it at the store recently and almost bought it but made myself wait because I am going to Utah and Colorado next week for two races and I want to save my $ for expos! Today on my run I wore a black race shirt from a race that actually got canceled but I LOVE the fit of the shirt so I wear it a lot. I also wore my purple Nike tempo shorts. I’ve never run in Brooks shorts but when I was at the Boston expo I did the Brooks treadmill test and was fitted for shoes by them so I think that when I buy my next shoes it will be the Brooks Pure Cadence or Ravenna. Can’t decide!
Elizabeth @ Positive Changes
I love your shirt! Looks like you got a great food haul! Today I ran in a RUN 13.1 shirt with Adidas blue shorts and my PureFlows! No ice cream (lacto)! And my one word is busy! (work, work, work!)
Nicole @ Work in Sweats Mama
My day has been BUSY! In Atlanta to help my mom recuperate from back surgery, combining with business, plus my 3 y/o is with me. Whew!
We almost always have ice cream in our freezer. Prefer Blue Bell and always stock up when it goes on sale.
Today ran in a Nike Drifit running tee and Nicki Tempo shorts. Humidity is ridiculous here, so there was nothing ‘dri’ about my tee when I was done! Yuck!
Holly KN
Glad your family is reunited. :)
Last run: Moving Comfort Alexis sports bra + old ratty Reebok shorts + Under Armor socks + Brooks Pure Flows + Newton Running cap
No ice cream in our freezer now, but we live above (literally) an ice cream shop. So there’s ice cream…in our basement? :)
So far, my day is: Young (It’s only 9 AM here!)
Monica L
Wow-nice office Bill! A window and everything!!
Last run I wore black Nike compression shorts and I totally don’t remember what shirt (I mean it was yesterday!) and of course my always must have favorite Balega no show socks. I just got back from the store with the sole intent of getting ice cream. I don’t always keep it, but I’m on an ice cream roll right now. My day today was TOO FULL. I’m exhausted!
Zoe
Today in one word: lazy! I am sick and I’ve just been lounging around all day. I’m so bored/ want a workout!!
yes there is ice cream in my fridge… it’s looking at me!!
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
My run yesterday I wore an Old Navy sports bra in grey and hot pink shorts from Walmart. Today when I did my warm up before my weights class, I wore an Underarmour heat gear and old navy compression capris on the treadmill. I actually have 1 full gallon and like 1/16th of a gallon in my freezer right now..it was on sale at Publix last time I went shopping. I usually always have ice cream in my freezer because I love it.
One word to describe today (it’s almost bedtime): Busy!
nicole
slow churned drumstick mmmm… today was absolutely not productive, except that i made a blog! :)
losing lindy
Oh having to monitors will make his life so much easier during the discovery process.
losing lindy
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Debbie @ Deb Runs...
I don’t have ice cream in my freezer, but if I did I can guarantee that it would be mint chocolate chip!!!
Therese Phillips
Icecream you ask? About 6 years ago I lost 25 pounds on the Ben and Jerry diet. It went like this. Normal breakfast, normal snack, healthy lunch 1 serving of ben and jerrys at 4 after work, cereal before bed. It was awesome.
STUFT Mama
Oh Bill…… :) Day today- LONG!!!!
Liz @ The Girl on Fire Now
I wore a pair of black shorts that I don’t know the brand of, a dark blue Fila shirt, and Nike LunarGlide 4’s
Yes, but I wish we didn’t!
Tiring
charlie@therunnerbeans
Ice-cream is a must, obsessed with the Ben and Jerry’s Core right now, with blondie and chocolate fudge brownie ice cream and a salted caramel core. Amazing. ALso my local froyo shop have an unlimited topping for £7 right now, I went all out and was laughed at by the cashier. it was amazing so joke is on her!!!
Kari @ Running Ricig
That is hilarious that Billy was living off of juice and corn dogs. If I left Mike alone for that long, he’d live off of PB&J. That’s basically all he ate when he was single.
We don’t have much in our freezer, some frozen veggies, bagels, and ice.
I don’t remember what I wore on my last run…it’s been too long!
Nicole
An office with a window, Billy must be darn good at his job!!!
Sarah G.
LOVE seeing a run focusing on childhood obesity prevention. I hope they start doing those here in PA!
For my last run I got to test out my brand new (white with grey compression underneath) Brooks Glycerin 2-in-1 shorts for the VERY FIRST TIME and they were everything I dreamed of and more! I knew it was going to be an amazing experience so I also wore my favorite Nike dri-fit running tank in royal blue with my black & anthracite Brooks PureFlow 2’s. HEAVEN.
No ice cream for us (well maybe hubby has some in there but we don’t like the same kinds so if he does, I wouldn’t even notice) but we do have Freeze pops!
So far my day is… busy. But I only have to work a half day tomorrow so yay!
Leigha
I just bought two Brooks shirts and I love them!The short sleeve says run and the long sleeve says run happy. So comfy!
Sarah @ How My World Runs
That is a very large jar of pickles! LOL!
Monique @ burpeestobubbly.com
I wore white. Boring! And yes, I ALWAYS have ice cream in my freezer. I’d die without it!
Zaneta
I absolutely love love LOVE that tank top! It is now on my wishlist! ;)
Britt
I love that “run happy” top…might have to get it…..
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Ice Cream, probably one of my favorite things, especially if it has oreos in it! I don’t normally keep it in the house, just usually go out for it once in awhile. I am from Wisconsin and we actually have frozen custard places more so than ice cream…it tastes better–creamier!!
Kay
I love the top, it looks super cute!