My niece was clearly very happy that I came over to babysit yesterday. Actually they really do love it when I am in charge because I don’t make them do their chores. My sister is always thrilled when she gets home.
I am still trying to convince my sister to get a high chair for Brooke at her house since we are there so often but until then…
I did what any good babysitter would do and attacked the pantry. The three C’s… Cereal, Cheez-Its and Chicago Mix popcorn (caramel popcorn and cheddar cheese popcorn all in the same bag mixed up together—> try it).
By the time I got home and had a chance to eat dinner I was starving and the only thing I had patience to make was toast with almond butter and bananas. Remember back in the day when I actually made real dinners? Yeah, that was fun.
At least Brooke ate enough vegetables for the both of us.
The usual ‘put Brooke to bed and make one of my friends hang out with me at night’ occurred. Candice and I both kind of loved this flavor and I am sure it will help fuel her as she runs the St. George Marathon this Saturday.
I have two very exciting email excerpts to share with you.
1. I finally signed up for CIM. It is official now. I am running it. I was 99% sure up until yesterday that I was going to run it and I didn’t want to actually sign up until I knew I would be at that starting line for sure but now I am sure. And I am more than ready to get that PR.
2. Probably the most exciting email I have ever received in my life:
Once upon a time I entered a raffle to win the Boston Marathon Treadmill. I would have never in a million years thought that I would actually win it but I did. Answer to my prayers especially because I no longer have my old treadmill and I have really wanted the Boston Marathon Treadmill. It will come in 2-3 weeks which is perfect timing… Utah will be getting really cold and I am positive that there will be many freezing mornings this winter where my new treadmill and I will spend a lot of time together. I already have its spot ready.
Bangs Friend, my sis, Brooke and BIL were all with me when I got the email that I won and I may have been freaking out just a little bit.
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Are you a milk drinker?
Have you had any exciting news recently? Please share!
What is the next race that you are signed up for? Who will be at CIM?!?
Who has a treadmill? What kind? Who wants to come over and use my treadmill?
203 comments
Leah
HOLY COW! That’ s AMAZING! Congratulations. I’m a little bit jealous but a lot excited for you. We all know you’re going to get tons of use out of it! Way to go!!!
Bethany
Congratulations on the treadmill.
Big news was being picked for the Dana Farber Team for the Boston Marathon 2014. I do have to fundraise but it is an opportunity to run BOSTON.
My next race is the Portland Marathon on Sunday!
stephanie @ healthy, happy stephanie
Congrats on the treadmill!
My next race is the Grete’s Great Gallop Half Marathon this Sunday!
Jazz
Whoa! that treadmill is $4000!!! awesome! I got mine used for 200. Couldn’t have gone to a better recipient.
I’m still injured from hurting my pelvis from running after a baby. But my next ‘run’ is a spin on Saturday!
Hayley in Training
So jealous of your treadmill win!!!
meredith
OMG Congratulations!!! That’s amazing!!! You deserve it girl!!
Stephanie
Totally off the subject, but I just saw this on Yahoo and thought of you!
http://shine.yahoo.com/shine-food/perfect-chocolate-chip-cookies-155600000.html
Steph F.
Congrats on the treadmill win – that is amazing!!
My next race is this Sunday – my first ever full marathon. EEEK! It’s all I can think about right now. So nervous and excited.
I’m sure you will rock CIM and bag that PR, no problem : )
Karen@tradingheels
That is AWESOME news! Congratulations. I am so happy for you. I am not a milk drinker, but I do eat yogurt and string cheese for calcium. My next race is a local 5K, still recovering a bit from my last marathon. Sure! If I ever make it it to Utah, I’ll try your treadmill..lol.
Taylor @ Single-tracked Mind
Congrats on the treadmill! Free things are seriously the best. My next race is a 10k this Sunday, the Bridge to Bridge 10K in San Francisco!
Amy
Congratulations on your treadmill! Wow that is really cool!
Barborka On The Run
Wow, Janae, I am so excited for you winning the Boston treadmill!!! You will rock! :D And Yay for the CIM … huge sub 3 PR, I can feel it in my bones! :o)
Just did Berlin marathon this Sunday, was little crowded. Don’t you want to come to Prague in May 2014??? We could run together! :) And I would cook for you and I have a dog, so Brooke would be definitely happy with him :D
Brittany | Life of a Bama Girl
Congrats! That is awesome! You deserve it!
Kirsten
Oh wow! Congrats on winning the treadmill! That is amazing!
I just bought a treadmill for $50 from one of my friends. Looking forward to getting over to our house and set up in the garage. After reading an article in a magazine I refuse to run in the dark now.
I’m supposed to be doing a half relay this weekend but my ankle isnt quite healed yet.
Congrats on registering for CIM! I hope you get your sub 3! I thought about doing the relay but havent committed to a team yet.
Katie
Whattttt! Awesome thing to win! Congrats, girl!! :D
xo
Lauren
Wow! That treadmill is going to the right girl!
Your almond butter/banana/milk/bread dinner looks awesome – sometimes that is the best kind of dinner to me!
Dawn-Marie
Congrats on the treadmill! Can’t wait to hear how you like it!
Ashley
OH MY GOSH WHAT A COOL GIVE AWAY!!!!
You’ll share with us if we come visit, right?
Emily
So cool. Congrats and enjoy it!
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
Not a milk drinker. It’s gross YUCK! Congratulations on the treadmill win! You deserve some sunshine in your life :)
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs
Oh my gosh, how cool is it that you won??? So happy for you!
I’ve never won anything that exciting!
tess
Holy cow…that’s incredible! Congratulations Chick! Nice job on the “please let me win” vibes.
I’m a little lousy at making dinner. It’s hit and miss. My kids have survived just fine, 2/3’s of them are adults and healthy active and eat like normal people. Sometimes…it’s okay to not make dinner for awhile. Life will resume normalcy eventually. A new normal.
Katrina
Awesome! Congrats on the awesome win :)
Janice
Congrats on the treadmill that is so cool!!!
Tricia
I am so happy you won that treadmill!!!! It is on my ‘next treadmill’ list, so please, please, please post a review of it once you have been using it for a while. I think this is a case of ‘good things happen to good people’ coming to you!! :)
STUFT Mama
I can’t believe you won that treadmill!!! I”m soooooooo excited for you! yay!!!!!!!
Jen
Congrats on the treadmill!
I did CIM last year and heard how it is a downhill race BUT the first 15 miles are so are rolling hills and are no joke. It was a nice course but my quads were trashed after. Just a heads up for training. Loved the race though. Monsoon rain and all.
Kim
OMG! You won a treadmill?! Of all things to win- I think that’s definitely the coolest thing ever! Congrats girl!! :)
Tammie
That is the coolest thing ever! So happy for you!
Cassie
I wish I were a milk drinker… I’m lactose-sensitive. :( I miss it so much! Chocolate coconut water is a nice chocolate milk substitute, though.
kathleen
awesome!!! that’s fantastic… what a great prize :) congrats!
Laura
Wow!! So awesome on the treadmill! Congrats :) you deserve such a wonderful surprise, enjoy!
Ellyn
I can’t think of anyone who is more deserving of that treadmill/more suited to win that treadmill than you. Congrats to you and I hope this strengthens your belief that though things may be hard right now, that they will get better. Enjoy your treadmill….I can’t wait to read your review :)
Kris
Congratulations! What a great surprise for you, and a MUCH deserved one, too!
Liz @ The Girl on Fire Now
Omigosh that is so amazing! I am really jealous but you will have an awesomesauce time on it :)
LosingLindy
omg everyone wants that dreadmill..except me..I don’t like dreadmills and I have one ;)
Michelle H.
Ahahahaha! I’ll be honest — usually I’m super jealous when people win super awesome stuff worth loads of dollars but this is incredibly amazing and I could not be happier for you!!!! Now the send the rest of your Running Wish List to more people so you can get the rest of the stuff. :)
Niki
Wow!! That’s a heck of a prize!! Congratulations!!
No races yet…still working up to it!
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Kelsey
MAPLE BACON DONUT??? That sounds so heavenly. Congrats on winning the treadmill; I know how much you wanted it so I can imagine you were ELATED over that email. You will put it to good use :)
Brooke seems to love eating off the floor and I think your niece just looked jealous of the cool floor-eating party!
Annette
Seriously?! That is AMAZING! congrats on the win – awesome present!
Debbie @ Deb Runs
Wow, that’s awesome! Congratulations!
I grew up on a dairy farm and can’t stand the taste of milk! I have never liked it, except on my cereal.
Margaret
That’s so awesome you won it, you definitely deserve a great surprise like that!
I don’t mean to be rude, but I have to ask – did you earn raffle/giveaway entries for posting about the treadmill (http://www.hungryrunnergirl.com/2013/09/running-links-you-should-probably-check-out.html)? It seems like that’s something you should have disclosed in that post.
Holly
NO WAY!?!?! That is AWESOME!!!!!!! :D So happy for you…I know you missed your treadmill!!!
& just checked out the link- holy cow, that is a nice treadmill. Even better than your previous one!!! :)
Theodora
So glad you won it :)
Meghan
You deserve it! Congrats girlfriend :)
Ash-Leigh
I’m so happy for you winning that treadmill! I actually `h
Ash-Leigh
Well my 1 year old hit as many buttons on my computer as possible ^^^
I was saying I actually have tears in my eyes!!! Congrats!
Adrianna
yay! much deserved :)