A big part of our life and St. George training week #6

We fed a group of 80 a bunch of cinnamon rolls, bagels with cream cheese and muffins yesterday afternoon.  There were a lot of carbs around and so I decided to start my carb-loading for my upcoming 1/2 marathon a little early with some bagels.  

I can’t think of anything that smells better than cinnamon rolls baking.   

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Of course the watermelon-loading is always going strong for us.  My friend pointed out to me the other day that almost every post on HRG for the last 2 months has included watermelon so I apologize for that.  It is just such a huge part of our life at this time.  

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Sunday family dinner was over at my sister’s house.  My brother-in-law is the grill master and my sister always has the best fresh veggies waiting for us.

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There were two types of desserts offered:

1-  Fresh berries from the backyard and/or

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2-  Undercooked brownies (the best way to eat them) with ice cream.  

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After dinner we had one last firework show to attend. Yes, Utah goes crazy over fireworks for pretty much the entire month of July. 

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Brooke sat front row for the show.  

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Sparklers were involved too.  

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I loved getting this picture in my inbox—>  Tami and her running partner (they have been running together for NINE years) wearing their Hungry shirts!!  They said they will be rocking these at Boston 2016!  So exciting.  

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St. George Training Week #6!!!

EVERY MILE last week was done outside.  Zero miles were on the treadmill.  That is most definitely a big record for me.  I probably haven’t done that since 2006 or something crazy like that.  It was so nice to be back in the swing of things training wise and especially nice to get back in the habit of early morning runs done outside.  After a 1-2 week bump in the road because of my feet, things are back to normal again.  I’ve got a little less than 10 weeks to get ready for this marathon!

Monday:  8.5 miles @ 7:22 average pace. 1 @ 8:00, 1 mile on @ 7:00, 1 mile off @ 8:00, 1 mile on @ 6:45, 1 mile off @ 8, 1 mile on @ 6:45, 1 mile @ 8:00, 1 mile on @ 6:45 and .5 mile cool-down @ 8:00 (I did each mile about 4 seconds faster than prescribed)Bootcamp at night.  

Tuesday:  7.3 miles @ 8:12 pace.

Wednesday:  10 miles @ 7:20 average pace.  20 minute warm-up, 4 x 1600 meters with 3 minutes recovery jog followed by 3 times 200 meters with 200 meter recovery jog, 15 minute cool-down.  Recovery pace = 8:00.  Interval pace @ 6:50.  

Thursday: 9.3 miles @ 7:50 pace (with 12 x 25 second strides with 1 minute slow jog in between) followed by bootcamp.  

Friday:  Yoga

Saturday: 16 miles @ 7:17 pace.  1st half uphill and 2nd half downhill.  Gotta get used to some inclines and declines.  Solo long run.  

Sunday:  Off!

51.1 miles for the week and 2 bootcamp classes.

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How many miles did you get in last week?  All or some of them outside?  Best run?  Hardest run? 

Has anybody else had the same running partner for a very long time?  HOW LONG?

Brownies—> corner/edge piece or middle piece?  Are you a fan of undercooked brownies too?

Some of your absolute favorite smells?

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Oh man cinnamon rolls…. Yum!

My best run was yesterday’s 14 miler. My longest run since my last marathon! I haven’t added up my miles yet, but I think somewhere around 35-40 miles

I like the middle brownies and I always undercook them just by a minute or two.

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Great job on your 14 miler Meghan! That is AWESOME!!

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I sadly did ALL of my miles on the treadmill last week – the complete opposite of you! The heat and humidity have been sucking the life out of my paces and I just needed to regain some confidence by running inside with the a/c! I definitely want to get back to running outdoors this week. I know running in the heat will only help come this fall!

During the summer I am all about the melons – watermelon, cantaloup, honey dew – they make the best fruit salads!

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Girl, if it was humid here I would be on the treadmill EVERY day! Seriously, I don’t know how people run in humidity! You are doing awesome and if you love running with the a/c then keep doing it and once the fall comes you will be outside:)

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Eat all the watermelon! Soon it will be winter and a lost thought. Great job on the outdoor mileage. Outside is where I always train, never on a treadmill and I truly believe it makes a big difference.

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I got in 33 miles last week, not bad for me! My longest training partner and I have been running together for 5-6 years. She just moved so we don’t get to run together much anymore!

Brownies – corner edge. For sure. Undercooked brownies are the best, especially if topped with some ice cream!

Favorite smells – cinnamon rolls are right up there (cinnamon anything really) and I love the smell of yeast bread. So good!

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brownies: ends and gooey!

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44 miles for week 2 of NYC marathon training. Definitely middle piece for the brownies and yup, love them undercooked :)

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Those cinnamon rolls!!!!
I ran about 75 miles last week…most outside. Hardest run was track for sure!
I’ve been running with my friends for about 3 years.
Brownies: middle piece. Gooey.
Fave smells: gardenia and coconut

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I got in 42 miles last week, and all were outside!

I LOVE the smell of cinnamon rolls and sugar cookies baking. I also really like the smell of freshly mowed grass during the summertime. :)

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Great week of training! I also did all of my miles outside (I hardly ever use the treadmill anyway so that isn’t too big of a deal) and my best run was a 5AM speed workout! I had the whole track to myself and the workout was great!

Middle pieces and gooey! I won’t touch the corners..yuck! Baking smells (esp brownies) are amazing smells, as well as coffee and baking bread. There’s a bakery down the road from me and every time I step outside I can smell their breads baking..amazing!

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I’m all about that middle piece brownie… the softer the better!

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I completely agree with you Jamie! Have an awesome day!

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Tell me more about those camo capris/pants your friends are wearing in the sparkler picture, please!!!

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I got in about 8 miles last week. At 34 weeks pregnant I’m completely happy with that!

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All my runs are outside………I prefer it that way! I love baking bread smell, campfire smell, and the smell of coffee (but not the taste!). And I prefer the middle brownie, definately undercooked!

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If eating watermelon everyday during the summer is wrong then I don’t want to be right :)

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Glad you were able to get back to your training, what a great feeling!
Middle of the brownie pan!
I love the smell of anything cinnamon baking. I also love fruity smells, especially grapefruit!
Have a great day!

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Great week of running!! Those cinnamon rolls look sooooo good :)

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Not too many miles last week – actually like 2? Stupid calf. However, I did get to run with my running inspiration on Saturday and watch her win a bronze at Pan Ams – super cool run!

Brownies are best when they are slightly underdone – love the gooeyness

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I got in 49 miles last week and about half were inside. Just one of those weeks and it definitely is encouraging me to get all outside soon!
Edge of pan brownies -I like the crinkly pieces.
Bread baking is one of my favorite smells!

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Always train outside except my swimming. Mileage for the week = 20 miles (run), 12 miles (bike) & 1.25 miles (swim). I love undercooked brownies and always want a corner slice (w/ vanilla ice cream, please). I always train solo but had a running buddy for about a year and loved it! She has children now and I run at 4:45 am so that ain’t gonna work! I agree w/ you on the cinnamon roll smell. Plus bread baking and coffee.

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4:45… girl you are my hero! I hope you get to bed early:) GREAT MILEAGE this week… teach me how to swim please:)

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brownie perfection for me would be crusty edge, gooey center. I think that requires baking at 400. i shall try today. ;)

nice miles. i think mine were in the single digits, but hiking these mountains counts for something, right?

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Hiking in the mountains counts for A LOT GIRL! Wish I could come with you:) Let me know how the brownie experiment goes!

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Cinnamon rolls are my fave!! The edge/corner brownie pieces are my favorite, but I used to only like the middle pieces. My favorite smell in the world is the smell of the beach- salt water and sunscreen. :)

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The inside brownies are definitely my favorite! That’s great that you got so many outdoor miles in! Last week I did 28 miles all outside. My favorite smell (As odd as this is!) is garlic and onions sautéing on the stove. Totally weird, but it reminds me of my mom’s cooking!

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Now I really want a cinnamon roll! They look so good. Never apologize for watermelon! Ever!

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I love the corner edges of brownies for some reason! And I do all my running outside…only time I ever run on a treadmill is if its icy out. Great job with your training this week!

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Those cinnamon roles look amazing. I also like your outfit a lot.

I don’t mind running on the treadmill, better safe than sorry I think.

Also Brooke has the greatest fashion of anyone. She is so cute.

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Undercooked brownies with vanilla bean ice cream make my LIFE.

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I’ve had the same running buddy for almost eleven years!

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ELEVEN YEARS… Brynn, that is seriously so awesome! I want to come with you guys:)

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Most important thing first: middle piece of brownies. All the soft gooiness.

Last week I dis 15 on Monday (in hopes of running the full marathon on Saturday with the iron cowboy.) Tuesday was 5 Wednesday was 3 Thursday 2 Friday off Saturday I only ended up doing the 5k with him because my husband hurt his foot and felt bad that he couldn’t run the whole thin and I could. Still kicking myself for not just running it anyway.

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Looks like a great weekend! Just over 21 miles for me last week and all but 5 miles were outside!
I am an edge brownie girl and gooey!
Favorite smells are cookies baking, lilacs in spring, and coconut

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I’m so happy your feet are feeling better! Great news!

I got in a couple of quick 3 mile runs last week until my hip flexor and knee got acky. I’m back on thee icing andd foam rolling train, just as my shoulder is healing. Maybe this is a lesson in rest? Who knows!

I would rank fresh cinnamon rolls and brownies in my top favorite smells for sure. I also love fresh laundry. I could dive into a pile of it and roll around. Anything not to fold it. ;)

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I ran about 24 this week. Slowly getting my mileage back up!

I love corner pieces of brownies! I mean, I’ll eat the entire tray, but the corner pieces are my favorite!

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My favorite smell is the inside of a bakery!All of my runs were outdoors last week – this week is supposed to get crazy hot and humid (heat wave) so I may have to head inside to the treadmill. We will see.

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you can NEVER have too many watermelon pictures.

Best run last week is a tie between my 14 miler yesterday and my mile repeats on Thursday….both showed a lot of improvement from the previous week!

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Mile repeats and a 14 miler… you ROCKED last week girl. Gotta love seeing the improvements:) I’m glad to know you are okay with my watermelon obsession ha! Have a fabulous day!

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I totally agree that undercooked brownies are the best. I have to say I like the middle or corner depending on my mood and the “doneness” of the brownie.

I got 38 miles in last week (PR!) and all were outside. But then again I hardly ever run on the treadmill. Also I ran my longest run ever Saturday at 15.4 miles (another PR!).

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I ran 33 miles last week all outside, in the morning. 4 more days to complete a “streak” of running at least 3 miles every day in July! I’ve always wanted to do a month-long-streak (no desire to do longer).

Great job on your paces! That 16 miler at 7:17’s has got to instill some serious confidence. Congrats.

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My long run this weekend was 6 miles. I had to bring it indoors because of weather though.

I love brownies, but do not like corner pieces!

And, my favorite smells are: lavender, lemon, vanilla, and muffins. ;)

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I ran 50.72 miles last week, including a 20-miler on.the.treadmill (due to the husband’s work schedule). You do what you gotta do, right? As for brownies, I’ve always been a corner/edge girl. In fact, I have a square brownie pan that makes every piece an edge piece. It’s pretty much the best.

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20 miles on the treadmill Emily… you are hardcore. Treadmill long runs build up a ton of mental strength!!! Way to go on your mileage and I love that you have one of those square brownie pans! Go make some now:)

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Where’s your dress from in the first picture with the cinnamon buns? It’s gorgeous!

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Hey girl! Thank you! It is from http://www.roolee.com

my current favorite store. I hope you have an amazing day!

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Ohhh the smell of cinnamon rolls! I need a cinnamon roll candle just to recreate it, since I’m clearly not making cinnamon rolls enough. As far as brownies, the only way to eat them is undercooked!! Happy Monday! :)

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I did 36 miles outside this week for Week 6 of my marathon training!

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I’ll be rocking my shirt in Yellowstone tomorrow! I’ll send a pic!!

My favorite smell is warm vanilla sugar!

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Brownies are just a YES, it doesn’t matter if they’re undercooked or a little overcooked or edges or middles…. except brownies with nuts. Those are just wrong.

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Sounds like a great weekend! Those cinnamon rolls look delicious!

I got in 45 miles last week and it felt awesome. Perfect weekly mileage for me!

Undercooked brownies are the BEST … I usually like to dig a fork right in the center of the pan :)

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Brownies in the middle!
All miles outside. I ran 4x. 2, 5, 3 and 9 miles for a total of 19.

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Brownies-center piece and a smidge undercooked and always better with ice cream!

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My worst run was definitely the 13 miles I ran yesterday – BRUTAAALLLL! I think I ran about 27 miles last week. All outside – it has been a really long time since I ran on a treadmill.

I love the smell of brownies I like them cooked fully (but not overcooked) – end piece still warm with ice cream :)

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I love your camo pants!

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YUM those cinnamon rolls look so good! I remember growing up that I wasn’t a fan of cinnamon rolls (no idea why?) but now I have finally realized how delicious they are :) Also, center pieces, slightly undercooked, are the best for brownies. (plus ice cream, obvi)

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I didn’t get nearly as many miles as I wanted but then again I’m not training for anything. I did however get in 2 kickboxing classes.

I have had the same running partners for the last 12yrs! They are some of my best friends and can not imagine training without them.

Sounds like everyone ones the centers of brownies. Send your crusty edges to me!

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I’m training for my very first half-marathon in October and this week was the first long run over 3 miles. I got in 11 miles total last week, which is actually pretty amazing for me. My best run was my speed workout (I can’t believe I just said that…) and the worst was the long run. My right leg has been a little sore and, even though I went into the run feeling fine by mile 3 I was walking more than running.

My husband and I are running together now and have been for a few months. I just started “running” last year and he just started this year after losing 330 pounds!

Corner/edge pieces without ice cream; undercooked middles with ice cream.

I LOVE the smell of fresh laundry (food smells are my kryptonite!)

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Gimme alllllll those cinnamon rolls, please and thankyou.

xo

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Your marathon is my Due Date with my unexpected #5 baby! I am having fun counting down with you and feel like I am also in “training” surviving a summer pregnancy at 40 years old! I have read you for years, and love the tips and running information as I too am a marathoner, and also LOVE seeing all of your pictures in my home town that I miss desperately!

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AHHHH congratulations Jamie on your pregnancy! That is so exciting! Keep me updated with how you are doing and come back to visit!

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Mmm those cinnamon rolls look amazing! I want one now haha.

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I live in Florida and we have heat and humidity and so far all my runs have been outside, I just hate the treadmill. My best run was 12 mile long run last week, it was overcast so it wasn’t too bad! I love soft middle piece of brownies. I am new to running, so I just got a running partner and I love it!

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GIRL… you are amazing for running in the heat and humidity. WOW. I don’t know how you do it. So glad you got a good 12 miler in though:) YAY for a running partner.. they are the best!

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congrats on those long run numbers! I was wondering – do you think that part of your foot issue could have been your feet re-adjusting to running more on pavement rather than the treadmill? in which case, more pavement miles will only help that re-adjustment!

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I totally think that it did Katie! I think there were a lot of factors going into it and that was definitely one of them:) Thanks girl and I hope you are having a fabulous day!

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Ha! I’m totally a middle-brownie girl. My roommate in college was all about the crust/edge/corner pieces, so it was a beautiful situation.

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-I did about 20 miles last week. 3 days on the TM do to the HEAT! ugh..so those get a little tough.
-Middle brownie piece please :)
-I love the smell of cinnamon!

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Those cinnamon rolls look ah-mazing, as do the brownies. Corner edge is where its at. :D

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Omg those cinnamon rolls! Yes please!

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I love, love that Fireside Tillamook Smore’s ice cream! So good! I have’t run on the treadmill for months although I’m missing it a little because that is where I do my speedwork.

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Last week- 12.25 miles. No running partner- I like to fly solo.  Definitely middle piece of the brownies and they HAVE to be slightly undercooked. Who wants a hard, dry brownie?? I love the smell of rubber and leather. And new car smell…..

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Just over 16 miles for last week and zero on the treadmill, too :) A couple miles were with the double jogging stroller to AVOID the treadmill!

My favorite smell —> THOSE cinnamon rolls!!!

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So awesome how July is full of fireworks! I love fireworks! In my part of Canada, we only do that on a rare holiday, which is sad.

My favorite smell is freshly cut grass ( we only have it 2 or 3 months/ year. )

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I ran most of my runs outside last week. The very hot/humid day I ran inside. The hardest run was last week, the humidity was 94% and I felt it.

My favorite smells: the Atlantic Ocean and baking cookies.

I prefer the corner of a brownie, but I’m not silly enough to turn down a middle piece. I do like them chewy and gooey so a little under-cooked works.

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The humidity is pretty high where I am too :(

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It definitely makes things tough. On the other hand you’re able to focus when race conditions aren’t optimal. what doesn’t kill you and all that. :)

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I hit 37 last week. 6 outside and the rest inside including a 12 miler on the treadmill! That was HARD!

My running partner is myself so…..

Crispy corners of brownies are amazing!!!

BBQ, peach cobbler and coconut anything makes my nose happy!

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I was in Utah a few weeks ago for work and then stayed for the Morgan Valley Half Marathon :) Most of the time I was in Park City (so beautiful!!!)

I did all of my miles outdoors and surprisingly the 10 miler I did yesterday felt pretty hard. I’m having some lingering left knee pain which didn’t help.

I love brownies…especially the corners, but I have to use a mix that doesn’t have any dairy/milk powder in it :)

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Yum… THat’s a lot of cinnamon rolls. :) Is tillamook icecream good?

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I’m trying so hard to clean up my diet, then I come on here and the first picture I see is of those cinnamon rolls… They look unbelievably tasty. Can you give some away as prizes for your next blog competition?

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Always undercook brownies. And I have had the same running partner for 22 years. We are both in our 50’s and still finish 5K’s together in under 25 minutes. Half marathons are finished in 1:55:???. We’re slowing down as we age, but we’re still running!

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Yay for running all your runs outside!! I love undercooked brownies and the smell of fresh cut grass :)

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I got in 6.2 miles last week, both of which were outside. I do not discriminate when it comes to brownie pieces but undercooked brownies definitely have a little something extra! I love the smell of the ocean, chocolate and pretty much anything made in a slow cooker.

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Do you eat before your morning runs? What do you eat and how much time ahead of time before run?

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Oh my gosh, I absolutely go crazy over the smell of cinnamon buns (frosted, obviously). I really want to reach into the screen and grab one to eat! :) As for brownies, definitely the edge pieces.

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Where is the dress from you are wearing in the beginning of this post? Love it!

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I only ran about 7 miles last week. I missed one running day and i am training for a half marathon not a whole. Both were outside.
I had a running partner for a about a year and she is starting to slowly run with me again ( i moved away and we both stopped running and now i am back and running again and trying to get her to strat running with me again).
Middle piece totally. I like undercooked brownies as long as i have vanilla ice cream to go with it.
cinnamon rolls would count as a favorite smell. and pizza, and bbq, vanilla, way too many to name hahaha.

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When I moved here 9 years ago, I almost immediately joined my racing team…and so I have 9 years of long runs (and gritty track workouts) worth of emotions shared with them. The good and the difficult…these women have been there for me.

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Great week of training!

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