The time I quit after 2 miles and went and got donuts instead.

I was really excited to get out and run in the rain this morning but I ended up stopping at two miles (I was planning on going 6).  It was just one of those running days.  I haven’t slept well at all this week (sometimes I have weeks where my brain doesn’t stop racing and I can’t sleep) and so I think my body was just exhausted.  No need to get down on ourselves when this happens because it happens to ALL of us.  It is part of running and yes, it is important to push ourselves but sometimes you’ve just gotta slow down or stop.  

I am doing my long run tomorrow so I am going to rest up today, get plenty of sleep tonight and try the whole running thing out tomorrow.  We can only expect so much out of our bodies and today my body wanted nothing to do with moving.  

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My dad came and picked me up (yep, I didn’t even want to walk home.. that is how tired I was and my dad is pretty much the best) and then Brooke and I went and bought 2 dozen donuts.   PS this post has a ridiculous amount of donut pics in it so if you have no way to get a donut in the next 24 hours you may want to skip the rest.

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Brooke had her bffs over for swimming and sprinkles.

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Heather also went without sugar for 21 days and this was both of our first donuts after the challenge.  Oh apple fritters.  

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How Brooke prefers to eat her donuts.

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And for dinner tonight we are making something involving all of these amazing garden veggies to help our bodies feel a little better after a bunch of donuts;)

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PS I saw this on Jaqueline’s Instagram and if I ever have the desire to get married again… I hope that this is the way I am proposed to:) 

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Last time you quit a run?  How come?

How do you move on after a bad run?

Who has NOT tried an apple fritter before?  What is your address so that I can send you one?

Married/engaged peeps—>  tell us your proposal story!

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it really does happen to ALL of us. what a cute engagement!

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So important to listen to your body. I am completely learning that right now. A rest today will bring an excellent run tomorrow. I PROMISE. The donuts look amazing. Wow!

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You’re right about a rest day helping! Good always follows the bad.

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What a proposal! My husband said “so I hope you don’t say no” and handed me a ring. It was perfect.

I took two days off of running this week. I have celiac disease and I must have ingested gluten on the weekend. I felt miserable and so ill that I had to limit myself to fluids. I have a marathon on Sunday (my first) and didn’t want to push my workouts.

I miss donuts :( they are my favourite. My kids eat them the same way.

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My brother-in-law also has celiac’s and we were able to find donuts that he can eat at several donut places, including Dunkin’ Donuts. They’re not usually advertised, but if you ask, they may have some for you!!! Good luck with your first marathon and hopefully you are able to find these donuts soon :)

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My hubby drew a ring on my finger when her proposed and we shopped for a diamond later. That way, I got exactly what I wanted. (But that ring in the picture is absolutely amazing!)

The last time I skipped a run it was because my plantar fasciitis was really flaring up. I give my body a rest and start out slowly after that. It’s a good thing to listen to your body and rest when it screams for rest.

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I’ve had “those” running days quite frequently lately! I think it’s the humidity, plus being tired and busy at work. It happens to everyone! I used to stress out, but now I call for rides home too and start fresh the next day!

I got engaged in May, my fiance was waiting at the finish line of my first marathon. It was secretly always the way I hoped he would propose ;) But I was so shocked, I didn’t even know he was there since the race was out of town. Definitely a day I will never forget!

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Okay that is the best engagement photo I have seen! Love it…I got engaged many moons ago at the Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. It was a good time…I hear you on setting out for the run and then realizing your body wants no part. Happened to me yesterday so today was an nice rest day and I am ready for a run tomorrow!

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Gorgeous ring and love that proposal! So cute!!

Um…all those donuts look amazing. I may need one this week. :)

P.S. My hair is in a top knot today and I keep thinking of how Brooke and I probably are twins haha

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I am guilty. I have never tried an apple fritter before. I’m usually a glazed kind of girl!

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I used to not know how to move on from a bad run that I kept myself so busy and over scheduled to cope with the run I just got more tired, grumpy, sleep deprived. Now that I am wiser, I move on from a bad run by preparing for the next good run……..rest, quality food, bad tv, you get the picture. Once I get to actually have the next good run I officially get over it. I remind myself lots “it is just going to take that next run for you to fully get over this ” An after bad run mantra if you will.

You ‘ll be fine after tomorrow’s run. Love ya!!!!

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I wasn’t going to have donuts for the next 48 hours.

Until now. Thanks!

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Ohhhh, I liked reading this post SO MUCH for so many reasons!

First, I had to quit after 5 miles into a 15 miler this past weekend because my body was just not having it. I also had someone pick me up cause I just couldn’t even make it one more step. I was super bummed, but I rested, I watched what I was eating, I drank lots of liquids and then I tried again two days later and *nailed* that 15 mile run and it was so rewarding! I’m glad I listened to my body.

I love donuts, but have never tried an apple fritter….but thanks to this post I am now thinking of running to get one…or at least a donut. I am drooling.

Hope your run tomorrow goes well! Good for you for knowing when to stop and listen to your body!

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So glad you listened to your body and gave it donuts instead of miles. Sometimes that’s just what it needs!

Mmm, now I NEED a donut!

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I think I quit a run a few weeks ago because I was just not feeling it. Lazy.

I just get up and do it again. I was on a running roll in July, but lately it’s fizzled. Bah.

I’ve tried apple fritters, but I’m more of a maple roll kind of a girl. Mmmm. Maple.

My husband proposed near a cave we “climbed” up to in the Flatirons in Boulder. We live in Omaha (but I’m from Montana), and he didn’t want that memory to be in Nebraska. So, like a good man who knows his woman, he proposed in the mountains.

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Boulder is the best city! I live in Northern Colorado and go to Boulder any chance we get!

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So…Heidi. Randomly, I’m from Montana, lived in Omaha right before we moved here…to Denver. I think that’s a little nuts.

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Crazy!! Where are you from in MT? We’ve lived in Omaha for 7+ years now — Air Force. I can’t wait to get back to the mountains someday.

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I’m from Billings, and we were stationed…with the Air Force, at Offutt. We were there for just a few years, our last assignment before getting out and we thought Colorado was perfect. Close to MT but not…too close. Ha.

We really liked our time at Offutt. We thought the people were really nice (husbands job was awful though.) It worked out much better than we anticipated it would. In my list of places to be stationed in our mission to see the world, Nebraska wasn’t really on the list. But God surprised us for sure.

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I’m from the Flathead Valley — and I miss it every day. The midwest really isn’t where I thrive. But oh well. Honestly, it’s not bad. We just bought a house last summer after 4 years in base housing, so that’s helped considerably. But I agree — Nebraska wasn’t really what I had in mind when I decided to join the Air Force. ;) I got out 3 years ago, but my husband still serves. God does have His own way of doing things, doesn’t He? Ha.

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Flathead Valley is beautiful. I love the Eastern side as much as the Western side…different kind of beautiful. We miss MT for sure (It’s my son’s name, that’s how much we love it) but we really prefer to keep a little distance from family. “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” For sure. That’s why Colorado works so well for us. And there’s so much to do in Denver and the surrounding communities. Oh man…base housing in Nebraska. That’s some adventure right there. Ha.

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I was doing so well not giving into my pregnancy craving for a donut but now I MUST HAVE ONE IMMEDIATELY! Maybe I can run to the donut store tonight then I won’t feel so bad about it later.

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I just sent my BF that picture of the ring/shoes. subtle hints right?

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What a cute proposal!

My fiance planned to propose to me at the end of the 2013 Boston Marathon, but I wasn’t able to finish the race due to the events that took place. The poor guy had the entire thing planned out at the finish line. Luckily I found him and my friends when the runners were stopped at commonwealth avenue and we all made it out of there safely.

Instead he waited until we were leaving Boston and had the taxi driver go the wrong way to the airport so we could stop at my favorite spot along the Charles River (my running route the majority of college) and proposed by the river. It was such a happy ending to a very emotional trip.

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Thank God everyone made it out of there safely! That gave me chills.

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Such a cute engagement!! As a wedding gift my running buddy gave me a pair of nikes that said my new Mrs. name on one shoe and our wedding date on the other!

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That happened to me a lot in the beginning, I knew physically I was capable but mentally I just wasn’t feeling it and I constantly felt like giving up. If I have a good workout of some sort it motivates me to not quit just because it’s feeling tough and that I will get stronger.

I have never had an apple fritter but I need too. I’m not even sure if they’re a thing in England, I may need to investigate that!!

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I have only quit a run when injured- which has happened way too frequently the past two years! It makes me sad when I can’t run,, but I know that the majority of my injuries are from pushing myself too hard. I am struggling with that right now.

I have never had an apple fritter, because I NEED chocolate! I only eat fruit flavors in a piece of fruit- not pie, cake, or donut, because I always crave chocolate.

My husband proposed to me at dinner. We were almost the last customers in the restaurant where we had our first date and he was talking so much, I thought he was breaking up with me! :). Luckily he pulled out the ring and stopped babbling! Hard to believe we have been married for 11 years.

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I can run through chin splints, but I cannot for the life of me keep running if my brain is just to tired. When I get home after work and just want to lie down, not because I’m tired, but because I just want to shut off my brain, that’s when my running is pretty much pointless. I learned to recognize when this happens and just know that it’s better to rest your mind and feel refreshed for your next run. One day off the schedule won’t hurt ya!

Can’t say I’ve tried an apple fritter before, but then again, I’m not much of a doughnut girl.

Quick engagement story: We went out on a hike with our dog, like we do every so often. He wanted to take a picture so he set up the camera on a scenic spot. Little did I know, he had it set up on video, got on one knee and popped the question. We then drove to play a couple’s golf tournament where we lost with style.

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I quit a run in May because I started limping…..turns out it was a stress fracture. I had a bad run yesterday because I ate food with sorbitol in it right before and that didn’t end well…oops!

I have my long run scheduled tomorrow too! 18K!

Oh man….can you pretty please send me those chocolate covered sprinkled donuts!? I would be your best friend…. :-D

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Janae!!! It is so refreshing to hear an avid runner like you just listening to your body and know to just stop and feel ok with that!! Thanks for sharing that! I know as an avid runner, listening to your body is so important but not always easy:-)
LOVED apple fritters until I was diagnosed with Celiac’s, almost 5 years ago!! They are the best in the fall when you get them hot and fresh at the apple orchard!

Engagement story: We spent the day in NYC and at the end of the night we climbed up to the top of the Empire State Building and over looking the City, Vinny proposed to me!!!!

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My plan for today was 4 miles plus core workout. I didn’t sleep well last night, and I have to quit core workout after run this morning. I heard this meditation app called headspace, 10 minutes a day should help sleep. I’m going to give it a try.

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omg that proposal!

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My running proposal story: My now husband knows how much I love a particular drinking fountain on my favorite (his least favorite because of the hills– but the views are so worth it!) long run route. After carrying the ring in his running shorts pocket for 10 miles, he proposed…of course it wasn’t until after I was able to visit my drinking fountain and cure my dehydration that I was able to cry! (but I said yes right away!)…I swear I may have run the remaining 4 miles at PR pace— it felt like we were floating on clouds!

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Personally I think you are a super smart chick for choosing donuts over a 6 mile run in the rain :)
I don’t care for apple fritters (gasp!) I’m with Brooke on chocolate glazed with sprinkles!

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I usually get over a bad run by looking forward to another run (and doing some kind of upper body weight workout). I figure my body was not in a running mood that day so I switch it up and do something else.
Yum! Love apple fritters!

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What a sweet proposal!

Bad runnings days are bound to happen, but the beauty of it is that tomorrow is a new day! We get a fresh start everyday, so don’t sweat it :)

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1. Those running days suck.

2. Your dad is a sweetheart.

3. How many donuts did you have??

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Her ring is pretty close to mine! My bf (now fiancée) proposed while we were in Maui! It couldn’t have been better. We had pulled off the road on our way to Hana and hiked back to a private waterfall. He pulled a box out of his backpack and got on one knee. It was an amazing time in an amazing place!

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totally had one of those runs on Monday, and had to walk like 4 or 5 times, it is so frustrating but i have just learned in those moments to listen to my body or else! and then move on from there. the hard runs make you stronger to if not physically mentally!

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I recall having a run like that one time and it was after a couple weeks on a diet where I was eating lots of baked potatoes and little else. I just plain hit the wall and had to walk home slowly, and no more baked potatoes, instead I ate a bunch of whole milk Cottage Cheese and felt great.

Maybe you just need more fat and a bit of a rest, it sure sounds like you work ot hard, even on easy days.

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It happened to me yesterday! My foot was feeling a little funny so I decided to stop after about 1.2 miles. I just lifted some weights and did core work instead so I still felt like I got a good workout in! I’ll email you my address so you can send me an apple fritter. :) I got engaged after a long hike at the top of a mountain! I actually carried the ring up the mountain in my backpack and had no idea!!

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I had to quit my treadmill time yesterday because of a crying baby.

I just tried my first apple fritter a few months ago and it was all because I kept reading about your obsession with them. :) They are quite tasty! However, mine didn’t taste appley at all. Is that normal?

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Donuts sound amazing right now – I definitely should not have looked at that picture! ;)

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I have not had an apple fritter…I am also doing a long run tomorrow, so I could probably use one after!

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I really wish I was your running buddy today so that you could tell me it was okay to quit. I ran 1/2 a mile, or maybe not even and a throbbing shin pain left me turning around and walking home, while crying to my husband on the phone. :( He’s bringing me home cheesecake to make me feel better. :)

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You’re right that sometimes our bodies just don’t want to run, and that’s ok! It was smart of you to listen and I think it will make your run tomorrow that much better.
My husband proposed at home before we left on a vacation (it was 6am!) and he asked by writing “get engaged” on my list of things to do before we left…I am so type A and completely rely on lists, so when he told me I forgot something I initially freaked out! But it was perfect and then we flew first class to Tuscon and didn’t tell anyone until that night.

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I had sprinkle donuts this morning too.!! ha that’s awesome : ]

anddd. I have neverrr tried an apple fritter before. Yupp I said it, and it’s true. The reason why, well if I’m at a donut shop, nooo way can I deny myself of a chocolate donut. Nothing is better than that for me. lol

and my engagment story… well he proposed on a bridge. It was really sweet with a long speech of why he loves me so much, but than as he went to pull out the ring. he dropped it.!!! and it literally bouned. and as it was going overr the ledge on the other side of the railing. he caught it.!! I went from an OMG face to a bigger omg face. I thought I was going to have to watch my than fiance jump over the bridge. Luckly at the last second he caught it. Literally like something off of a movie. And now we have a funny story to tell : ]

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THANK YOUUU! This post made my day! I basically did the same thing today! I went out with all intentions of going a lot further and I called a quits after 4 miles. I got pretty down on myself but im glad to see the struggle is REAL with everyone! keep kicking butt girl!

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The last time I quit a run it was because of my knee injury (and I probably should have quit looong before I actually did).

Those donuts look great! I didn’t do the 21 no sugar challenge…I seriously thought about it and my heart wanted to do it but my taste buds have a mind of their own. Maybe next time because It would be great for me to “detox” from sugar for a while…

Good luck on your LR tomorrow!

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I stopped once because it was windy and hot and I was cranky. I’ve never stooped because of pain, but have cut it short. Oh running…..such a fickle mistress!

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Such a refreshing read since this is exactly what I did yesterday. ..but sub Chinese food for donuts!

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I just had a similar long run experience last weekend! 12 miles were the plan and I quit at 6.7 miles… it just wasn’t worth it, my body felt exhausted. “Quitting” really had me down that morning until I decided it was going to be a GOOD DAY, no matter what. The day got better, but I have a hard time not beating myself up for stopping early.

Donuts are the perfect solution! And those proposal shoes are amazing (and the ring, too)!

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I don’t think I’ve honestly ever had an apple fritter before. Maybe? But I’m not sure.

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Okay those donuts though!! I “need” one (want, need, same thing ;) haha! I totally understand though about that run- sometimes your body just isn’t about it! One time, my knees were killing me so badly but I thought “okay maybe if I tough it out, I can get through it.” Decided to go on the treadmill and I didn’t last 2 minutes before I was like “Alright peace out” haha!

Side note: That is the absolute dream proposal right there!!!

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We’re on the same wavelength – I had a doughnut after work today :)

I allllmost quit a run the other day because I have a pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder and I was having a hard time getting a deep breath.

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I think there is only one run I’ve ever quit on. It was in the middle of a suuuper hot day last summer and I was pushing my body to go 7 miles because that’s what my mind was telling me I needed. After 4 I just wasn’t feeling it and it took a lot of courage to quit. That was right in the middle of an eating disorder so I was not in a very good mindset!! I’ve cut back on my training since then and you know what? I’m faster now!

I need to try an apple fritter. But I don’t want to post my address on the web ;)

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Must have just been one of those days. I was supposed to do 8 miles, but at 4.5 called it a day! It is sooooo humid here, it is like trying to breathe with a wet towel over your face. It felt like my body was working extra hard.
Can you believe I don’t really like doughnuts??? I know, I am weird. If I have to eat one, it would be the cake kind. The glazed really aren’t my thing at all. I’m strange I know.

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I don’t quit them but I will walk them and they happen once a week. Usually on Tuesdays which is the first run after a long run. I don’t even feel guilty about them. Not at all

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oh my goodness.. those donuts look amazing! I’ve been doing a 28 day healthy eating challenge with Whole Foods and just over the past 2 days have turned down cheese pizza, donuts, and brownies…. I don’t even recognize myself anymore lol. Don’t worry though, I have a bag of reeses oreo minis waiting for my challenge to end because I’m dying to try them! We’ve all had bad runs, they suck, but the way you chose to handle it is exactly what I would have done too! Cutest proposal!!!!!!

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The last time I quit a run was actually yesterday! I’ve been nursing a calf injury for a few weeks and thought I was recovered and just pushed it too far yesterday! I had to stop after a mile :( When this happens to me I have a small group of friends that I talk to process it and remind myself that this is just one run and that sometimes I need to give my body a break!

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I DNSed my run this morning…my quads were still sore from Tuesday’s run, there was a thunderstorm, and I didn’t sleep very well due to storms coming through all night. I felt guilty but you’re right, sometimes you have to give your body some extra recovery time. Your apple fritter looks like it was amazing. My hubby offered to get me donuts this morning, but I’m trying to eat healthier so I declined…now I’m regretting my decision. I have tried apple fritters, but you can still send me one if you like. :D

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I prefer not to think not it as “quitting” a run, but rather a “short” or “recovery” run. Or sometimes it turns into a walk/run! The last time I had a run where I felt bad about myself was a little over a month ago after I had been sick (food poisoning). I didn’t realize that it had taken so much out of me, and had to force myself to remember that my fitness would come back once I was properly fuelled, hydrated and rested, and that sometimes your body just isn’t up for it.
Cute donut party :) apple fritter looks great!

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Last week’s Sunday long run wasn’t exactly quitting, but I did have to stop running and walk the last 3 miles due to some serious leg pain. I’ve been having to go easy ever since. It has been a while since I’ve actually quit a run…although I definitely know the feeling. Sometimes you are just too tired and the run is just not going to help. You’ve got to take care of you. And doughnuts are sometimes the perfect answer. I don’t know how anyone couldn’t have had an apple fritter though; those jewels are aMazInG!

Just got married 3.75 weeks ago, so my engagement story is still fresh: my husband proposed to me after he made me dinner at his place. He got all dressed up in a suit, got down on one knee, and actually managed to surprise me! I knew it was coming, I just had no clue it was coming THEN because only an hour earlier he had gone to my parents to ask for their blessing. I just didn’t know he had had the ring for 2 months already!

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I almost skipped my run today. I have a head cold and was just feeling “meh” the whole time. The only reason I kept running was because I was impressed for time and couldn’t take the time to walk all the way back home haha.

Unfortunately, I’m still working on trying not to beat myself up over not working out or not working out as much/for as long as/as intensely as originally planned.

Never had an apple fritter! I’ve always been a strawberry frosted donut girl… But your apple fritter pictures have me wanting to try one so badly! Can I just come to Utah and run on all your pretty trails and then eat donuts with uou please?

Now, to go read everyone’s proposal stories because they are my favorite thing ever.

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Never had an apple fritter (I know, where have I been), and never been engaged (I’m still in college so this one I am perfectly okay with… the lack of apple fritter, not so much ;)

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I cut a run short today because I was tired and underestimated the humidity.

I just got engaged in June on my last day of school (it was my year teaching middle school)! My now fiancé asked if I wanted to join him for a run that evening. We live in DC so when we ran to the national mall, I wasn’t all that surprised. He slowed down at the end of the reflecting pool and got down on one knee. It was perfect because we met while running track in college!

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I took today completely off from all exercise. I was sore from a CrossFit workout on Monday, sore Tuesday and Wednesday but kept working out. By today, I thought I was going to die ;) I, literally, could not raise my hands above my head….that’s a problem! I finally listened to my body and stayed away from the gym. I did some stretching and now I’m hoping to be ready to get back to CrossFit tomorrow…let’s hope!!

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Last time you quit a run? Last week… How come? I felt I was pushing myself too hard as I am coming back from a health issue. It felt so good to stop actually..like my body actually thanked me..there was so much relief.

How do you move on after a bad run? I say to myself, ok, you only get to run _ amount of miles since the last one was hard and I find that when I hold myself back like that, my body wants to go more so I let it and I do that with each mile until I am done and know when to stop. Its how the horses at the race track are paced during thier workouts..they are held back and then they go, held back, then go..I train thoroughbreds so I stole this idea from that :)

Who has NOT tried an apple fritter before? I have never had one! hahah..What is your address so that I can send you one?

Married/engaged peeps—> tell us your proposal story..Met my husband at a horse boarding ranch and we were just friends at first but then ended up taking our horses on adventures every weekend..and during the week he would write me long novel lenth emails sharing his life with me and asking about mine and then we would talk about all that on our rides on the weekend. We did this for 8 weeks and one weekend we left the horses at the barn and he took me hiking and I could barely get to the top it was so hard ( he used to be a professional mountain hiker hiking all over the world solo and then teaching people how to do it..huge huge huge mountains like everest) so I finally got to the top in tears and sat there really over joyed at the view. And while we were eating our P & J sandwhiches up there in the clouds on a rock, he put his sandwhich away and I was bummed and asked if we were leaving and he said no. he was getting down on his knees and he shared his heart and love for me and asked me to marry him..we both were crying. No ring or anything..but he then surprised me later with a ring. Hardest climb of my life but it had the best ending ever. I think I ran down the mountain I was so happy. We both married later in life so every year has been a honey moon pretty much..I just love the way he loves me and I love loving him..every day is a gift that he is in my life. He is a runner too!! Loved this post tonight Janae! Your dad is the best :)

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Married 10 years…hubs asked me Christmas morning with a 1.5 carat princess cut solitaire. And my fingers are really small. If he only knew I would have said yes to MUCH smaller. But who’s complaining.;)
Any man would be damn lucky to be your hubs…
I am so copying you and am getting an apple fritter tomorrow day before my long run. Thank you photos that make me drool and want to lick my cell.

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I quit my run after 2 miles on Tuesday this week! I just wasn’t feeling it but of course I beat myself up about it! Feel better now I know that it happens to you as well!

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I have never had an apple fritter!!. Chocolate and rainbow sprinkles tend to grab my attention more.

Ive been wanting to quit nearly every run lately thanks to the humidity and poor times im running. I so bad want to sub-2 at my half in october and my slower times have been a bit discouraging. However I ran with a friend this morning (first time not running solo in a while) and we rocked it. Running with friends is seriously the best.

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I just got engaged two weeks ago! My boyfriend (now fiance) and I had both been training for races. He has never liked to run, but a few weeks ago he randomly decided to train for a half marathon relay–8 mile leg. I was ecstatic! I have always loved running and it’s such a big part of my life, but we were never able to do it together. It ends up, he was training so he could go on a run with me on a trip I Hawaii this past August and propose.

Things didn’t go as planned… Three days before we left, I got injured. A horrible case of tendonitis in my foot that felt for all the world like stress fractures. After getting up at 5am all summer to train to get a BQ, I was devastated. I’d been so looking forward to running in Hawaii! And without time to go to the doc before we left, I had to just hope that resting during the trip would make it better.

So instead of running, he waited until my foot felt ok to walk and we hiked up to the Makapu’u lighthouse. He told me he’d been trying to run because I deserve someone who will do the things I love with me :)

Now were both back to running– Uninjured and together!!

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That happens to the best of us. I now live in Bar Harbor, ME and there are a lot of bakeries but none of them make donuts! Maybe I should open up my own shop ;). My husband and I met training for a triathlon so when he proposed on a bike ride up AF Canyon at Tibble Fork, it was very fitting. It was in January and on the ride down the canyon I was crying (not from joy but from freezing to death). It makes for a good story! Good luck on your 18 miles!

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That is the cutesttttttt proposal!!!!

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I try to give my self a time period to be upset about it (30 min, few hours, depends on how bad it was and why it was bad!), then I let it go. If I go into my next run(s) thinking it will be bad, it probably will be!

I’ve cut runs short when I’m just not feeling it. Sometimes its my head, sometimes my legs. It’s probably been a few months since that’s happened. Hopefully I didn’t just jinx myself… :)

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Best proposal ever!!!

The hubs proposed to me on the beach at the tender age of 19 :0) We just celebrated our 14th anniversary this summer!

The last time I quit a run was several months ago due to shin splints. Thankfully the hubs came to pick me up.

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its always been my dream to have my man buy me new workout shoes and hvae the ring tied in the laces. prob will never happen-but a girl can dream ;)

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I’ve definitely quit mid-run before. Once upon a time I set out to run 10 miles and only made it 4 before calling my dad to pick me up too! In the end it didn’t impact my overall half marathon training at all and I certainly made the right decision by listening to my body’s protests.

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My fiancée proposed in our kitchen while we were making dinner. It was really casual which is what I wanted, I didn’t want it to be a big major production because I tend to feel uncomfortable in those type of moments.

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haaha LOVE the donuts, they all look so delish! Also, glad to hear that you quit a run that you weren’t feeling, now I don’t feel so bad when I quit too. I tried my first apple fritter on a plane earlier this month! My coworker bought one for the trip, and offered me a bite. I ONLY accepted because you always talk about them. I had apple fritter JUST for you :) and omgosh it was amazing!

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Mmm, those doughnuts look delicious!

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That is a crazy adorable proposal story! Perfect for runners!!

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I have never had an apple fritter! To be honest, I wasn’t even aware they were a thing until I started reading your blog. One of my best friend lives in SLC, so when I visit her, I will get one for sure. I feel like if I’m going to eat an apple fritter, it should be in Utah :)

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I understand the whole not being able to sleep thing because your brain is turned on. I found your blog a few weeks ago because I was going through a rough time and was heartbroken over losing someone I cared for dearly. I was left by a wonderful man in my life and felt betrayed and angry. Your blog has helped me to see hope for the future. I am glad that I can read your blog and know that these feelings will go away, but it will be a struggle for a little while, and that is ok.

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I’m not engaged (yet!), but two teammates of mine got enaged at mile 26 of the 2013 NYC marathon. I found it extremely cute but, as OCD as I am about running, I would have probably snapped at the poor guy for not waiting for me to finish the race first ;) She wasn’t racing it anyway (she had run the Chicago marathon just three weeks prior), so it all worked out fine ;)

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My husband proposed at the finish line of a 5K I was running. I loved it! And then my dad won a TV at the same race. Best day ever!

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GAHHHHH why do I live so far away? Anyone who runs 2 miles and then buys 2 dozen donuts needs to be my friend!

I know the racing mind well. Went through/going through a lot here and it is so hard to turn your brain off at night, no matter how physically tired my body is. But, it will get better. It always does.

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WHOA those donuts look fabulous! Hahaha I like brooke’s method of eating- eat all the good stuff off the top first! :)

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My dear dear friend Valerie just moved back to Utah after being in CA for 25 years. She is enamored with Apple Fritters. Where is the best so I can tell her where to go??

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This is the best – reminds me of when I used to wake up in the morning and suddenly decide to give myself a stay-at-home day. Those always involved donuts too.

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I almost quit the other night but pushed myself to keep going. Something felt off and I couldn’t figure out what… turns out it was the stomach flu :(

Sometimes its much better to stop while you’re ahead…

And yes now I want donuts!

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Apple fritters are the best. I don’t think i’ve had one in the last 10 years… No joke! And I don’t even have any excuse why! Will have to have one this weekend… It is my mission and duty as your blog reader.

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I have quit a run but it is usually because the heat gets unbearable……It makes 5 miles feel like 15, and I get wiped out. I usually tell myself I will get back out there and run, and at least I did some running instead of sitting inside.

I have had an apple fritter but it has been awhile. I like Krispy Kreme doughnuts, the plain glazed and the bluberry cake. Does Krispy Kreme exist out west? I don’t remember.

My proposal story was when we were celebrating our 5th anniversary of dating we recreated our first date………..a picnic! Although I was wanting it to happen, I did not actually think it would happen that night! I wrote him a poem to go with his anniversary gift, and he said that he could not have expressed his feelings any better than how I did. I was trying to awkwardly stretch out on the blanket and lay my head in his lap but I put my hand in some dirt in the grass so I sat up to put on hand sanitizer, but that is when he pulled out the ring… it made for a memorable story!

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Gday Those donuts, Mmmmmmm Yummy, wish i had some. Well they say running is 90 per cent mental and 10 per cent physical and i can tell before i even start that i might quit because mentally i am not feeling it, most times i really push and keep telling myself that i will really regret it if i quit, so most times i just keep going and repeating positive mantras but when it consists of the body telling me to know, joint pain, feel like i am going to be sick then i just stop, no point causing an injury and then out for months.

Have a great day.

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