About 1/2 way through my 8 mile treadmill run on Saturday morning my sis-in-law and niece called and I was able to run, FaceTime and take a screenshot all at the same time without flying off the belt. I have learned how to multitask after running 1 trillion miles on the treadmill over the last decade.
30 miles for the week= 60% of my normal training volume = nailing it with my tapering.
Yesterday was pretty much a hurricane (okay, I am being dramatic but it rained hard pretty much all day long) in Utah. My grandma and I were supposed to go to lunch but instead of going out I utilized the brilliant invention of the drive-thru and brought salads to her house to avoid the rain.
Brooke was thrilled because that meant she got to play with Mr. Blue the entire time.
Fast forward to 6 pm and I went with my sister (I think she didn’t want to be on the blog or something) and my niece to a conference for church.
And after that was done I got right into pajamas because I can only handle wearing a dress for .4 seconds. We ate leftover pizza and a sweet potato (weird combo, I know) for dinner.
Then it was off to visit Jess (she had surgery on her meniscus last Tuesday) and eat her cookies. I am not even exaggerating—> These White Chocolate Pumpkin Snickerdoodles NEED to be the next thing that you make.
Brooke found the necklaces.
Last night I had to turn on my seat heaters in the car because I was so cold. And it begins. Time to install my hot chocolate machine.
Virtual high five to everyone out there:)
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Is it starting to get cold where you are at yet? What are the temps like?
When was the last time you ran on the treadmill?
Best thing you have eaten this weekend?
-See above cookies.
53 comments
Amy
High is 80 tomorrow… Warmer than summer was lol!
Leah (goodnight, cheese)
Is there a hot chocolate machine? Is this a thing?
Best thing I ate this weekend was probably these:
http://www.melskitchencafe.com/thick-and-chewy-chocolate-chip-bars/
Make them, they’re perfection.
Erin
Low is 75 here right now so no cold weather here. Makes me sad! I love the cold! I run on my treadmill all the time. I used to hate it but I’d rather run on it than in this heat and humidity! Best thing I ate……a pumpkin cinnamon roll! Yum!
Cara
Today is supposed to be 80 (I’m in MN) but by next Friday it’s supposed to be 55, brrr! I am a die hard treadmill runner, I just feel more comfortable since I don’t have anyone to run with….insert sad face…Best thing I ate yesterday? A cheeseburger and fries at Buffalo Wild Wings. Seriously, you would have thought I hadn’t eaten in weeks, I inhaled that sucker!
So happy you can hang out with your grandma, I would give anything to be able to have lunch with one of mine, they are so precious…
Jen@milesandblessings
Being a person is hard sometimes…AMEN :)!!!
I miss summer already :)
It has been probably almost a year since I used my treadmill!…We moved to MD in Jan. and we lost parts to put our treadmill together, so at least since before we moved! It was SUCH a hard winter too!!!!! I am sure a lot people who saw me running out in the freezing wind and snow thought I was nuts!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
Oh the rain! It’s been raining like crazy in AZ too. Trees are uprooted everywhere and spring across the roads. Everything is flooded. It’s still raining now. It’s nice though cuz it has finally cooled down. Fall has arrived in the desert thank goodness!
I did some treadmill running 3 weeks then my foot doctor told me it’s actually the worst thing for people like me with plantar fasciitis and history of stress fractures. I’ve never been a treadmill runner so I’m perfectly fine sticking to the roads.
Lindsay
Thos cookies look so amazing!!! I have a half used can of pumpkin puree in my fridge leftover from making pumpkin french toast yesterday for breakfast, so you can be sure I am going to try these cookies today!
I always run sprints on the treadmill, and do it at least once a week. I think tempo and intervals are best done on a treadmill, but if I’m doing an easy or long run, I’m all about doing it outside.
The best thing I have eaten all weekend?….. definitely the pumpkin french toast……SO GOOD!
Sarah @ KS Runner
We had two days where it was cool and really felt like fall. Then it got back into the mid 80s and has stayed there. I’m SO ready for fall and cool temps.
I ran on the treadmill yesterday. Ran 10 with my running group, 4 with my husband and dog, then finished up my last 6 on the treadmill. Way to go with the treadmill multitasking!
Best thing I ate this weekend…probably froyo. Still too warm to do much baking. Those cookies have been added to the list of things that look amazing that I need to try.
Have a great Sunday with your family!! :)
Linda @ Fit Fed and Happy
Do you not frel pressured to go faster on the treadmill? With all the numbers staring at me i feel pressured to run faster and feell bad if ibdont.
Brynn
The temps are atarting to drop for fall and I love it! Bring on the cider mills!!
Courtney @Trigirl Chronicles
I haven’t run on the treadmill in a few months. My PT won’t let me at this point since I’m recovering from an injury. Outside only since treadmills causes sustained repeated stress in the same spots. Weather here is in the 70’s and sunny. It’s super nice, but I’m ready for fall weather!
Rebecca@RunningFoodBaby
So here in Ottawa, it was getting cld. Great for long runs! But this week it was been in the 80s. I am helping lead a 13K run in the afternoon that makes stops but it is going to be a hot one!
Nessa @ Ness Runs
I try and read whilst I’m on the treadmill… yeah I’m not too good at it! I really try to avoid the treadmill at all costs, I just don’t enjoy running on it!
It’s definitely starting to get cooler in London and I am really not looking forward to the winter!
Losing Lindy
80 here today, but next weekend, the high is in the 40s
Susan
Since we are “neighbors” the weather in Colorado is also turning colder. Was windy on my run this morning (not happy about it one bit). Last treadmill run was last fall. Either outside or on an indoor track. Best thing eaten is home made pulled pork sandwiches. I was just going to use a bottled sauce, then decided to make from scratch. Well worth it!
chelsea
Its been cold here forever, and sometimes I wish for a treadmill (haven’t been on one for years, though). The best thing I’ve eaten this weekend is a piece of pumpkin spice coffee cake that I baked yesterday!
Becky @ Olives n Wine
It must have been so nice to have a distraction while you were running! The treadmill is my least favorite machine and I would love to Facetime friends and family during my runs :)
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
I wish I liked the treadmill more, but I can never get into it!
Tricia
The weather here is doing this weird downpour for 4 days in a row then turn into nice sunny tank top weather for two days. I have no idea what that is about but I don’t want the sun to ever go away so I’ll take it!
The best thing I ate was some brownies I made for a BBQ!
Abby
I think this week is going to be old entire fall in Colorado, high temperature are dropping 30°one the next few days. I’m more excited about season changes dice becoming a mom though, love dressing my kids in their cozy clothes!
Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner
I woke up this morning to the sound of rain!!! I was so excited because I love running in the rain…plus CA is in a drought so it was music to my ears. Best thing I ate was a quinoa black bean casserole I made yesterday. It was delicious.
Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties
I am so scared for it to start getting cold this winter!! BAH!! Those cookies sound delish. I was going to make that apple fritter cake that you posted last week but never got to the grocery store, oops– I am going to make it sometime this week though!
Claire @ for the joy of running
It is getting cold here too! My run yesterday morning was 35 degrees and raining.y first real winter as a runner means I need to invest in a treadmill soon!
Louisa
In Texas we seem to still be in full on summer mode. I did a half last weekend and it was still very hot and humid. I don’t mind it too much and just try to get out early for my runs I am not a big treadmill fan (too many years I had to use it during the long Midwest winters) best thing I had to eat was last night when I went out to dinner I had a salad called an Avocado Bomb it was delicious! But those cookies look very yummy I might have to make them for my kids :-)
Christine
In New England we’ve had some great fall weather so far for fall activities! Best thing I ate this weekend was bread pudding w/ whiskey sauce from Ruths’ Chris steakhouse!
I haven’t ran on the treadmill in months due to being 34 weeks pregnant but I have been walking on it ;-)
Michelle Kim
I ate an amazing baked Korean sweet potato. It was probably the best thing I ate this week, haha (or it’s the only thing I remember because I just ate it).
Jennifer
Our lows are in the 60’s and highs in the 80’s. Next weekend, it’s supposed to start cooling off…woo hoo!
I am not a treadmill lover. It’s probably been about a month since I last ran on one.
Best food of the weekend: my Dad’s chocolate birthday cake last night!!!
Jasmine @ a cupcake for my thoughts
It’s still quite hot where I live in England but I’m ready for sweatshirts and boots! I last ran on a treadmill during the summer, when I was visiting my dad because it was too hot to run outside! I just finished The Color Run in London and it was SO amazing!! Every single runner should do it, it was insanely fun, very messy but the end result with all the colours is amazing! Have a great rest of the weekend :)
Kimberly
Where do you find canned pumpkin purée at? I cannot find it. I did find a box of pumpkin purée that cost over $4.00! Could you use just a regular can of pumpkin? Those cookies look awesome!
Laureen @peachylau
My brunch was the best thing I had today: poached eggs with salmon and english muffins
Lindsey C
The evenings are starting to cool and feel a bit like fall, but it’s still been mid to high 70’s around here – we’re spoiled, I know ;)
We used to own a treadmill and I did most if my running on it, but we traded it for an elliptical probably three years ago, so it’s been a whole. But I just did a mile in the gym treadmill this week, sandwiched in between elliptical and bike time :)
Best thug I ate this weekend: steak and shrimp fajitas (without tortillas) at Chili’s yesterday – Ah-mazing!! The pomegranate margarita that accompanied it was pretty sang yummy too!! :)
Ok seriously, how did you not break a limb FaceTimeing and snapshotting while running???? (And I’m pretty sure those are two made-up words!)
Marissa @ Run Riss Run
I did wear a sweatshirt for about 30 minutes yesterday morning in the 60 degree weather, AKA best running weather ever!
I run on the treadmill 3-4 x’s a month, usually for repeats.
Best thing I am planning to eat this weekend is the pumpkin/devil’s food cake bars I am making ;)
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Jenn P
High of 82 here today – pretty much sweat to death at the football game yesterday. We’re ready for fall here but not quite ready for seat warmer weather!!
Rae
It was getting chilly where I am, but I’m back in shorts today. I’m totally ready for the brisk weather!
Last time I hit the treadmill was this morning, and the best thing I ate were roti rolls! (like Indian burritos – nom nom nom)
Amy @ Life to the Full
It’s 55 and raining here right now, though yesterday was in the 80’s for my half marathon!!! Minnesota weather is a bit umm… moody?
You rock at the treadmill multitasking! For me, listening to music is enough. I’m so paranoid about falling off the back of ours!
Best thing I ate: the tomato soup and BBQ chicken flatbread sandwich combo at Panera after yesterday’s race. Lately I’m in love with tomato soup!
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs
Best thing I ate was fresh Apple Cider Donuts at the Apple Orchard this morning!
Aimee @ aim for healthy bites
High 70s here in Ohio this week. Perfect fall days with cool evenings. I hardly ever run on the treadmill anymore and can’t believe how uncoordinated I am when I do.
Rachel @ Blonde with a Chanse
I’m in Provo and that rain yesterday was insane! I’m so glad we got all that moisture, but it was crazy! I love how excited Brooke looks to be wearing all of those necklaces :) She is such a cutie!
Nicole
I saw this blog post about the St George Marathon and thought about you. Good luck!
http://www.red-lined.com/uncategorized/st-george-marathon-analysis-pacing-002381/
The Hungry Runner Girl
Can’t thank you enough for sharing this with me! Just what I needed to read! Negative split here I come:)
LeAnne @ This is my faster!
I try not to run on a treadmill because I get dizzy (I think I have an inner ear problem). “Cold” in Florida right now is the low 70s…a long way off from the temps you’re feeling probably ;)
Michelle
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It’s in the 70s here in Atlanta and the 60s at night so not cold yet! I just moved here from Iowa so I have no idea how the winter will be!
I ran on the treadmill on Wednesday – I usually do my speed work on it and maybe one other run each week. I really dislike running outside when it’s super hot!
Best thing I ate this weekend………..I think vegetable sushi on Friday night – YUM!
Cara
Would you pretty please be my personal chef and make me all your delicious salads and dinners?
Emily @ Fit as a Mother...
I ran in the treadmill on Tuesday while on a business trip. Don’t like running early in the morning in unfamiliar cities!
Doni
Last time I ran on a treadmill would’ve been in June on my cruise.
Still warm here (relatively). It was in the high 60s when I finished my run this morning. However, I’ve turned on my butt warmer a few times in the early hours.
Happy tapering!
Kathryn @ Chicks Dig Running
I wouldn’t say cold, but it’s certainly starting to get tolerable here. After a long, hot, humid summer, we are finally getting those 70-degree days that make me want to stay outside all day long. I actually had to pull out a jacket this weekend, so I’m sure hot chocolate time is near!
I really hope it doesn’t get too cold here this winter though because I absolutely hate running on a treadmill! The last time I did was during the infamous Snowpocalypse of last year and I would strongly prefer not to repeat that whole scenario again!
The best thing I ate all weekend was chicken and waffles on Sunday night! It was my treat to myself for a fast 5K followed by 2 hours of yoga.
Leigha @ The Yooper Girl
It’s been cold here forever! Best thing I ate this weekend.. homemade apple pie english muffins. Yep, it happened. They were amazing!
Monica
Does Brooke get eyelash extensions, too? ;) Girlfriend has some gorgeous eyelashes!
Yep, I’m in Michigan, and I’ve been using the heat every morning in the car (temps in the 40’s) and the air conditioner every evening after work (high 70’s)…
Kay
Mmm, these cookies look great! It’s been pretty hot here in Maryland over the weekend and back to chilly fall weather today!
Brenda @ Don't Lose the Trail
I roasted my first butternut squash of the season this weekend!! Definitely the best thing I ate.