First things first.
We are back together again and it feels oh so right. I have never been more excited for something in my entire life and we had a full conversation in the hallway about our weekends.
Sunday morning started out with sleeping in until 9:30 (I don’t remember the last time I did that…maybe it was because I went to bed 5 hours ((no joke)) later than my normal bedtime because I was biking around San Francisco Saturday night) and then a reunion with my really good church friends.
After church Bangs Friend invited me and my mom over for Linner.
So you know how I exaggerate a lot about things? Well, when I say that Bangs Friend is the best cook ever…that is not an exaggeration because I now have my mom as a witness to the truth of that bold statement. She agrees, Bangs Friend knows her way around the kitchen.
Parmesan encrusted pork chops, steamed broccoli and mushroom risotto.
And THIS peach cobbler for dessert. The maple cream sauce was the best part.
After Linner we were able to pick up Brooke and head back over to my aunt and uncle’s house.
They had our favorite foods there waiting for us.
And now we are currently on our way back to Utah… Brooke has been on more airplanes that any other one year old I know.
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The Hit and Run 5k. Making Grown Ninjas Cry Since 2013
My family and I will be running this race on October 12th in SLC. I can’t wait, it might be too much fun. I think you should come do it with us.
I am most looking forward to this obstacle:
You can check out what cities the Hit and Run 5k are HERE!!
There will be 2 winners (free race bibs) for any of the Hit and Run 5k locations (can be used on any race that is open for registration and they expire on October 31, 2013)
((PS the code HungryRunnerGirl can get you $10 off each ticket when you register for one of their races and that code also expires on Oct. 31, 2013)
TO ENTER the giveaway for a free race bib to the Hit and Run 5k (any location) just leave a comment! (Giveaway ends on Sept. 25th, 2013)
197 comments
Elizabeth @ my neon running shoes
YAY for being reunited with Brooke! I need a bangs friend. That maple cream sauce looks like it’s to die for :-)
Atti
<3 the pic of you and Brooke.
I'd love to do this 5k in Atlanta!
Crystal Griswold
Glad to hear you had a fun trip, and now have Brooke back in your arms :) By the way my mouth is watering for that peach cobbler :) :)
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Awwr it’s so nice to see you back with your little girl again <3 And that race seriously looks like the funnest thing ever. I'd love to do something like that, but I'm pretty sure I've never come across anything like that even remotely near me…
Amy @ Long Drive Journey
Glad you have Brooke back! P.S. That parmesan pork chop looks DELICIOUS. I’ve never thought about putting parm on a pork chop but I need to fix that and cook it immediately.
parla
oooo…what a fun race! would love to do it :)
Lauren @ The Highlands Life
Glad y’all had a wonderful reunion. I know you’re excited to have her back in your arms!
Melanie
That meal looks yummy. The race looks fun. I have never tried a 5k fun race.
Megan
There are non in my area and I doubt my knee would appreciate that tom foolery : ) Glad you are back with your partner in crime!
Laura
So happy you are back with your sweet girl!
When bangs friend comes to Utah please have her stop at my house to cook for me?
Jen @ milesandblessings
Is your mom doing the race too?! :)…looks crazy! Love the puppy in the picture…so cute :). Hope you have a safe trip back and a great Monday!
Sarah @pickyrunner
That picture of you two in the hallway is absolutely precious. I’m sure it was the highlight of the weekend. I wish I lived in Utah so I could do that race. I feel like I’d really love it. Obstacle courses are kind of my jam.
Rachel
Oh my gosh! That looks like a crazy fun race. Forget the color runs, I need to try this!
PS: the best feeling in the world is kissing my little girl’s cheeks after I’ve been gone for a weekend. Brooke is so cute!
Nicole @Pink Elephant on Parade
It sounds like fun but this race also seems like the kind of thing someone does, they get terribly injured and then when it’s on the news that night everyone at home is saying, “well, yeah, I could’ve seen that one coming…”
Laura @ Live, Run Sparkle
I’m glad you and Brooke are back together, and I hope she had a good weekend too :)
that 5k looks like so much fun, I wish it was coming to Canada! I just did The Color Run last weekend and it was hilarious, you have to try it sometime.
Gracie
Sounds like such a fun race- would love to race it!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun
I am so so glad you got to be reunited with Brooke! She is the most precious girl!! I hope you enjoy your time and have a safe flight back to Utah!
danielle
That picture of you two in the hallway is just heart melting! So glad you have your buddy back!
court!
ahahahahah yes!!! i’d totally do this in boston! =]
Jackie
I’m so glad you’re back together!!
Nicole
I’m glad that you and Brooke have been reunited!!!
Leah @ Running with the Hayneses
Oh wow, that race looks like so much fun! I love that you’re doing it with your family–totally something my family and I would do together, too! :)
Courtney
Oh my word!! It’s like the show Wipeout….in a 5K!! I’m speechless! I’m totally down for this! :)
PS: Love the picture of you and Brooke in the hallway chatting. SO sweet!
Heather @ Run like a G!
Sweet! I love 5Ks like this!!!! :)
Marge
I would love to do the Hit and Run 5k in Columbus, OH! I’m going to run it with the whole family!
Cari
this race sounds super fun!!! so glad you and Brooke are reunited :)
Amber
It’s like a 5k version of the tv show wipeout! I must do this!!!
kiersten m
this makes me so mad that i dont live in utah anymore! that looks like so much fun! im obsessed with the show wipeout! im looking into where else they have these!!!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries
Don’t enter me into the giveaway but I’m so excited you’ll be there!!!!! Cody and I will be too. ;)
megan d
First off: halle-freakin-lujah! Brooke is back with you! The reunion pic makes me happy and so does your skirt. So cute and you look gorgeous as always.
When bangs friend comes can she make dinner for me. I feel like this is a very logical question coming from someone else who loved food so much ;)
Also, that race looks like the course for Wipe Out! I think this might be one race ross would actually do with me. Looks like so much fun. I hope your travels back go smoothly and safe. I agree-brooke has probably been on more planes than my 30yr old self.lol
Cindi B
Aww, such a sweet reunion!
That 5K looks fantastically fun! It looks like the 5k version of Wipe Out–my family’s favorite show to watch together. Please enter me in the giveaway!
Shannon
That 5K looks so fun! I usually avoid the mud runs and other adventurous 5Ks, but I could get on board with this!
So glad you are back with your little one. :)
Nicole
That race looks like so much fun! And so glad you two are back together! Love your J Crew skirt too!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Thanks Nicole!
Lindsay
I thought Bangs Friend was visiting you in Utah in September, is that still happening?
So happy you were reunited with your precious daughter!!!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Yes!!!! She comes on Friday! Hope you are having a great day!
Courtney
You and Brooke are adorable. :) I’d do this 5K in Orlando or Jacksonville!
Chelsea @ A Fit LittleOne
I absolutely love that picture of you in Brooke in the beginning, so sweet. This race does look like too much fun!!!!
Haley
Ha, fun race! And they have one close to me, yessss!
Adriana @Laced Up With Lipstick
That race looks crazy, I’m accident prone and would probably break my neck. Glad you got to see your friends and that Parmesean encrusted pork looks yummy!
Britt @ Chicago Runner Girl
that race looks like an episode of wipeout!
MILF Runner
A double dose of Bangs Friend? It doesn’t get much better than that!
Yay for sweet reunions! And I want a race bib. I could probably hobble/wade/swim/crawl through that mess. I may not be able to run yet but I can take a whole lot of obstacles well in stride ;-)
Rose
Sounds like fun! I’m always looking for new and different races to keep up my motivation with my running goals.
Laura @losingrace
I’m glad you are back together with Brooke, I’m sure it must have been hard but at least you seemed to have great friends and family keeping you occupied over the weekend.
Safe travels back to Utah!
Amy
Yay for reunions!! I would love to run that race it looks amazing.
Cori @ shes going the distance
aww, this post makes me miss all my nieces and nephews back in Indiana
Cathryn
SOOOO glad you got Brooke back! The first times are always the hardest!!! And you packed in some good fun ;) We went hiking in the East Bay! Wow my quads ache today!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
Happy to hear that you and Brooke are reunited! Also, that run looks amazing – I hope we have something like that in this area sometime!
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
Awesome! I’d love to run the one in jacksonville! So glad that you’ve been reunited with your partner in crime!
Miranda @ Lovely Wife Lovely Life
Aw yay! Mother-daughter reunions are the best :)
Lauren
If I did this run, I would probably break every bone in my body since I am such a clutz! I’m glad you’re re-united with your little girl :)
Meaghan @ Tale of Two Teachers
That run looks like the best thing I’ve ever seen! Haha how fun is that?! I did a Color Me Rad run last year and I still say it was once of the best days ever so I can only imagine how this will be! Ill have to go when it’s in Seattle! :)
Michelle
That looks so awesome! Too bad they don’t have one in NY, maybe I could do Boston though!
Kari @ Running Ricig
Yay! I’m glad you had a good weekend and you and Brooke are reunited!
Amy @ Run Mom Run
I’m not into theme races, but that looks freakin’ awesome!
I’m so glad you have your little buddy back!
Caroline
So glad to see Brooke where she belongs! With you and on the blog :)
I’d love to run that 5k. Looks like a realllllly fun time an there is one scheduled in Ohio! Wahoo!
lindsey
this race looks like so much fun!!! i may have to do the atlanta one!
so glad you and brooke are reunited!! :-)
Nicole @ Work in Sweats Mama
Safe travels home! I’m sure you were so glad to see Brooke after a weekend apart. I love coming home from business trips to be greeted by my girls. There’s nothing like a homecoming! That race looks like so much fun!!
Lori
I love fun-runs! My husband and I have done Color Runs, Glow Runs, and Zombie Runs. I think a Hit and Run will have to be added to the list! As an added bonus, it is like a tough-mudder but not quite so scary (no electric shock!).
Mary
It sounds like you had a wonderful trip, and now have Brooke back in your arms. That 5K looks awesome!
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs
Yay! Glad you’re reunited at last!
Looks like a great linner — mmmm peach cobbler… :)
Have a great day!
Jen
Awww does this mean you aren’t running the NYC 10K on October 12th anymore????? :-(
Britt
That race looks like a blast!! Congrats on your special reunion :)
Michelle Farnsworth
How ironic, my friend and I were just talking about doing the SLC race as well! Would love to get to do it for free. :)
Jada
I am so happy that you and Brooke are together again :)
I’d totally run the 5k in Irvine!!
Mendy @ Runs For Chocolate
Omg, omg, omg! That race looks so fun! You are the best!
natalie
I would love to run that race!
Wendy
That race looks awesome!!!
Christina
That race looks amazing! I have always suggested a fool proof way to battle the obesity epidemic in America would be for each city to have its own Wipe-Out course.
Peggy
Oh my gosh, that race looks like so much fun! I am so glad you blogged about it – I definitely want to do it!
kendra
I’m doing that race too! A few of my beehives told me about it so we checked it out and now we are doing it together! So excited! I’m glad you are reunited with that little doll! Welcome back to Utah!
Katherine
too cute!
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Nicole
That looks like SOOOO much fun! They need to come to Canada.
p.s love your blog! I have a 19 month old daughter who means the world to me, I could not imagine not seeing her for a few days.
Tanya
So glad you are back together!! This race looks like a blast! Just ran my first mud run and had a great time–water would be so much better than mud! :-)
Shaun
Ha! I have never heard of that race before, but it looks really fun. I might try it.
Diane
That sounds like so much fun!!
Jerilee
Parmesan encrusted pork chops?? I need to eat this.
Would love to do the Hit & Run SLC with my son! The race is a few days after his 11th birthday!
Caitlin @ RunMimsie
This looks like SO MUCH FUN! Normally I tent to stay away from obstacle courses to avoid injury…but this is all squishy stuff! I COULD TOTALLY DO THIS! :D
April
Yay for the reunion. I’m sure it was so hard but now you’ve done it once and it will only get easier. Thanks for sharing the race. I hadn’t heard of it but now I’m doing it!!! Hopefully, I’ll see you there :)
colleen
I can TOTALLY relate to the feeling you experienced this weekend and celebrate that you are now back together! XO
Alex
That race looks AMAZING! So glad you and Brooke are reunited!
Mia
That video is hilarious. I love the look on the guy’s face when he is being hit by those balls. But, isn’t it a little cold in Utah in October to be plunging into an outdoor pool??
Marie
Yay! So exciting for you! That race looks crazy fun!!!
Sonia the Mexigarian
Glad you had a fun trip back here to the Bay Area :) And I’m happy you and Brooke are back together. I can’t imagine how hard being separated from her is, but glad you were with friends and family to get you through.
The obstacle course run looks like it was inspired by Wipe Out, but not as crazy. Looks like fun!
Samantha.
oh my goodness. that race looks so fun. i’ve always wanted to go to Salt Lake City and I recently moved from MS to CO so now can actually make the trip!
Karen @ Runner Girl Eats
At this rate Brooke will definitely hit the 1million mile club! Such a cute little world traveler :) That race looks AWESOME! I am obsessed iwth the show Wipeout and this race looks like a slightly more survivable version. HAVE FUN!
Ashley
Sounds like an amazing race — I’d love a bib :)
PS: Those pictures of you and Brooke…make my heart very happy. :)
Megan
That race sounds awesome! Would love to participate in one. :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
YOU WON THE GIVEAWAY!! Email me asap so that we can get you your information! Congrats!
Melissa
haha that race totally looks like a wipeout course.
Glad you are back with your girl. She is a sweetheart.
Katie
My girlfriends and I were just talking about this race. We did the Electric Run down at Thanksgiving Point friday and it was a blast! Would love to win a bib!
Jenna Michelle
Yay for being reunited with Brooke!
But, I am officially mad at you!! I now HAVE to run this race but the one in my city doesn’t have a date. It looks like so much fun.
Emily
OHMYGOSH that race looks SO fun! I would love to do one!
Also- I am so glad you two are reunited. I saw your post last night about how many hours were left, and I felt a tug in my heart for you.
Sarah G.
It’s like Wipeout + American Ninja Warrior + Running… ummm does it get any more awesome than that??!!
Lauren
My husband and I NEED to run this race!!! We are obsessed with wipeout so this would be perfect- we could join you in SLC!
Courtney @ CardioQueen
That race video is so much fun! It’s like the show Wipeout in 5k form!!! :) You guys are going to have a blast!
Sally
I want a race bib!! That looks so fun! And I love that you and Brooke are back together again!
Victoria
That sounds like an awesome weekend and a fun crazy race to sign up for.
Joey
When I read your title before clicking to open the post I momentarily thought you meant that you & Billy were back together. :( I’m so glad you & Brooke have been reunited & hope she had a good weekend too. Sounds like you had fun and made the most out of your time apart…
Joy
ENTER ME! :) yay!
Sarah @ TrailRunGirl.com
That race looks like so much fun!! I would love to join the fun down in SLC! I just started recruiting some friends to run it with me :) I hope to run into you down before/after the race!
Lisa
This looks like the most fun thing to do, ever!!
Amanda
This race looks like a blast!! Would love the opportunity to participate!
Fizz @fizzsbizz
So glad you and brooke are reunited!
That race looks like SO much fun! I’m always tempted by tough mudder and the like but get turned off by the hectic obstacles. This looks much more my speed!
Karoline
I would love this!
Jamie
I would love to run in this race! Looks so fun!
Taylor @ Single-tracked Mind
What a beautiful reunion! Yay for free race entry!
Sheena
I would love to do San Francisco! Fingers crossed I win and they announce the date before the code expires so I can register!
Kara @ Kara in the Kitchen
Looks like such a fun weekend! My husband & I would love to do that race…he laughs so hard at the show Wipeout! We actually auditioned for the show but they didn’t choose us haha
Lucy
So much fun! I really want to run this race!!
Michelle @ Running More Than Errands
That skirt looks great! What a wonderful reunion!
Abbie
That race looks awesome!
Annette@FitnessPerks
Jared’s doing this race too–so hopefully I’ll see you there! (If I’m not in labor. haha)
xo
Jessica y
Janae have you tried Trader Joes Pumpkin Granola Cereal yet????? OMG SO GOODDDDDDDDDD i can’t stop eating it!!
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That looks like a really fun 5K. Maybe some day it will be in MN??
Nicole
Wow! That entire meal that Bangs Friend made looks soooo good! What else was on the menu? Breaded chicken? Risotto?
Heather @ Run Eat Play
I’m glad you and Brooke had a good reunion!
I would love to do that 5k in Chicago!
Stephanie
Oh man I want to do this soooooo bad! It’s jut like Wipe Out with the big balls and everything!! Pick me, pick me!!
Lauren
Sweet reunion! That broccoli and pork chip look so good, too!
Meegan
That race looks amazing!! I live in Salt Lake so I would love to do that one!
Niki
Wow! That food looks amazing! Glad you had a good trip!
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Molly
This race looks like a blast! I’ve never done a ‘fun’ race before and I’d love to do this one! Happy you made it through the rough weekend, way to stay tough (and busy) :)
Katie
Aww yay for being reunited with darling little Brooke!!! :) That race looks SO fun! Too bad it’s not in my city! Can’t wait to see your pictures from it, though.
xo
Shell
That race looks awesome! Count me in!
Amy
I have a bucket list of races… So far 5k,8k,10k, 1/2 marathon, marathon, triathlon, warrior dash, glow run all checked off my list! I totally think I need to add this one to it. There is one about 2 1/2 hours away from me next May in a Grand Rapids, Michigan. Totally doable! So glad you are reunited with your little buddy!
Brooke Hansen
This race looks so fun! And, you are such a cute and wonderful mommy!
Katie
I love reading your blog! Running & food: two of the greatest things ever.
And that race looks like a ton of fun! I’m so glad you posted about it. I think I’m going to get together a group of friends to run it! I have only run the same road race thrice, so I am looking forward to broadening my horizons and getting into more races!
Also, Brooke is absolutely adorable. : )
Kelli
That looks like a BLAST!!!!!
Denise
That looks like sooo much fun!
amy
So good to see you and Brooke back together again! She is adorable
Katie
That video was hilarious and now I can’t get the music out of my head!! I’d love to do this race in D.C. Or Philly. Hope they announce dates before the offer expires. You and Brooke are too cute in the hallway picture. Hope your trip home was uneventful!!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated
Yay for being reunited with your best little buddy!!! I’m sure she missed you like crazy!
And I’d love to run that race in Atlanta!! :) It would be my first race after the baby!
Trisha
That race looks like a blast! I’d even be running it with you in SLC :)
Lindsey
I’d love to run this in Minneapolis. I’ve always thought the show wipeout was fun!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Looks like so much fun!
Christina (Sisters running the kitchen)
linner and dinner looked fantastic!
Mel
OMG the 5k looks like super duper fun and even though they are not scheduled in Cleveland, I can easily travel to Columbus! Fingers crossed!
Stefaiane
I would love to run this race in Atlanta. Need to find some friends to do this with
Tracy
Looks like an awesome race! And I just moved to one of the locations :)
Leigha @ Minougirl
COOLEST RACE EVER!
ANN FLORIO
Look super duper fun!!!
Whitney p
That race looks so fun!!!
Jennie
My twelve year old would love this!
Julie Nicole
Theres one on my birthday in Grand Rapids! That would be such an awesome birthday!
Debbie
The perfect event to get me motivated to get back to training again! I haven’t been bitten by the “crazy 5K” craze yet (no Warrior Dash, etc.), but this one looks awesome!
Logan @ Mountains and Miles
That race looks like so much fun!
Kristi
So glad you were reunited. I’m sure nothing has ever felt better than that moment.
Stacie
That sounds like so much fun! It would be a great first race.
Keren I.
That race looks exciting, also a little dangerous… i’m in!!! :)
melissa F
Oh! That looks fantastic! And the Grand Rapids one is near me. Anybody else from west Michigan?
Alicia
That dessert looks amazing!!! Atlanta is not too far…and that race looks totally worthy of a road trip!
Ashley W
That race looks amazing!
Julie M.
What the heck, count me in. I’m always up for a little hit and run. :)