Got in some pretty great chest presses post run.
Okay, really I just stayed on the ground at my parents’ house for a solid 30 minutes because I was so tired after this morning’s run. Brooke kept wanting to be thrown up in the air. This is as high as she got.
Today’s workout had me nervous for the last week (when my coach posted it). I told you earlier today that I have just been feeling flat (PEAK WEEK will do that to you) and a loss of motivation (it happens to everyone) so I wasn’t exactly looking forward to running hard (I MISS MY RUNNING PARTNERS pushing me).
Workout:
2 mile warm-up, 2 x 3 miles @ 6:10 pace (I averaged a 6:13 over the 6 miles… didn’t quite hit what my coach wanted) with a 3.5 minute jog in between the two sets, 2 mile cool-down. 10.54 miles total. Splits for the 2 x 3 miles—> 6:14, 6:14, 6:13 and 6:03, 6:18, 6:16.
The good news is after the first set, I felt a lot better mentally and physically. I think once we start proving to ourselves that we actually can do it… it all feels a lot better. After pushing myself for the first set and living through it, I knew I could live through the next set too:)
A few things from today:
-We both bought this hat. We both wear it as much as possible. We end up showing up wearing it at the same places and being twinners all of the time. I’m not mad about it.
-Two new favorite running songs this morning courtesy of Megan——> Fort Minor, Welcome and Macklemore, Downtown.
-One of the many reasons I love living so close to my mom… She packs me my favorite foods to take with me when we leave their house (yes, I am 29 years old). I think this might be our last super great watermelon of the season.
-I just bought this necklace. Brooke has called me ‘mama’ from day one and she still continues to do so and that little voice of hers just takes it to the next level. A special word for me.
-Today’s snack age was brought to me by a spoon and an avocado. The more avocados I eat, the better I feel (probably just a placebo thing because anytime I think something works, it actually does).
-I got to chat with Tina Muir (ya know… a 2:41 marathoner) from Runners Connect and she is pretty much the best. We did a podcast together so look forward to that in a few weeks:)
-Brooke keeps asking to get her ears pierced (the below ones are clip-ons but she is convinced she needs the real ones)…
How old were you guys when you got your ears pierced (if you did)?!?
-I think I was 12.
The more _________ I eat, the better I feel. (fill in the blank)
What was your snack today?
Any songs you are loving to run to lately? I have a 22 mile long run to get done this week and I am in desperate need of as many new songs as possible.
85 comments
Leah M
I was 12 also. Got them done right after summer softball season ended.
The more chocolate Silk I drink, the better I feel.
I had Greek God’s honey yogurt with crushed almonds for a work snack.
I can’t seem to find music I like to run to. I don’t know many ‘new’ songs, and I’m getting bored with Bringin Sexy Back. :)
Caroline
Chocolate silk! Looooove it ~ Great choice!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Seriously. That stuff is bomb.
Natalie
You were not far off from your times–still a solid workout!
The more Wheat Thins I eat, the better I feel. So of course I snacked on those with some pineapple today.
You might love some of the songs from the new Matt Wertz album Heatwave!
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes
I got the first two piercings in my ears at age 11, and the third set at age 13.
The more potatoes of any variety I eat, the better I feel!
I have a fresh loaf of pumpkin bread that’a tempting me for my afternoon snack.
Shay @ Great Now What
Getting my ears pierced was terrifying… it is all fun and game UNTIL THEY BRING THE EARRING GUN OUT!
Staci
My ultimate training motivation song is Hall of Fame by The Script…just hearing it makes me excited to accomplish my goals!
Sarah @ SarahRuns26
I think I was around 8 when I got them pierced.
The more fruit and veggies I eat, the better I feel. I love fruit and it is so easy for me to get a ton in everyday. Veggies I like alot but I never think about taking them with me for my snack. Snack today – pear
Tough workout today! Great job getting it done! It’ll all be worth it at St. George!
Natalie
I love Tina!! I can’t wait to hear your podcast – woo hoo!!
12 when I got my ears pierced.
Eating popcorn as I type this
Popcorn and granola are big time favorite snacks for me!
Nice job on your workout today!!! :)
Christina
I am also a huge fan of Tina’s she is amazing – and I put a request in that she interview you so I’m super dooper excited to hear it!!
My best snack yesterday was thick Greek yoghurt with mixed frozen berries. Delicious!! Cold refreshing and like a healthy ice cream. I actually prefer it over ice cream because it makes me feel soo good!
You are smashing your runs – keep going – we are all behind you!! I have even told my fiancé about your fail who reads zero blogs and have been keeping him updated on your progress hehe. Just keep doing your best!
Christina xx
Christina
Oh man I didn’t tell him about any fail typo!! It’s meant to read I told him about you!! Lol oops!!
Rachel
I think I was around 10/11 when I got my ears pierced. It was a birthday present and I got it done at the doctors office.
The more PEANUT BUTTER I eat, the better I feel.
My snack today was chocolate covered raisins and some watermelon.
I recently love running to Ghost Town by Adam Lambert, My Type by Saint Motel, and all of Blink-182!
Jenny
I was 12. My mom wanted to make sure I’d take care of them before getting them done so they wouldn’t get infected.
Snack today was popcorn.
That necklace is adorable.
Erica
I was 18.
The more salad I eat……
Erica {[email protected]}
Aww I love Tina!
I think I was 16 when I got my ears pierced. I pressured my high school bf into buying me tiny diamond chip earrings and then had to go out and get my ears pierced when he finally caved!
Paola
I actually think I left the hospital with my ears pierced. If not that, then maybe in one of the first pediatrician’s appointments. Back home (Puerto Rico), it’s pretty normal to pierce girls’ ears when they’re just babies. Wearing a bracelet completely normal too!
Snacked on a Quest bar today, forgot my fruit at home :(
Keep up the the good work in training! I know how the lack of motivation feels and it’s the worst. But it all goes away the moment you reach that start line!
Jen@milesandblessings
I am at the same tired place in my training :)! Just gotta get through it :). I LOVE Tina…how fun!!!!!
I was in 3rd grade when I got my ears pierced…both of my girls were going into kindergarten.
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
I got my ears pierced when I was 2 or 3. My Mom says I wasn’t bothered by it at all. I hear a lot of my friends says that earlier is better too.
I’m so excited you met Tina! Isn’t she the best? I can’t wait to hear your podcast!
Kathy McElhaney
Just ate some honey pretzels from Fresh & Easy – one of my favorite carbs!
The majority of my playlist is Christian artists – I just added Mandisa’s “Overcomer” and “Joy Unspeakable” and Mercy Me’s “Shake” and “Move.” Also love Mandisa’s “Good Morning.”
Annette in GA
I just discovered Runners Connect & can’t wait to here your podcast!
I agree that pushing yourself & achieving a goal in training gives you confidence that you can hit the same goal again. That’s what I’ve discovered by running speed intervals. Good workout today!!
Today’s snack has been mango!! Sweet & delicious!
Rebekah Smith
I was a baby when mine got pierced. Do it now so the pain goes away as soon as she gets distracted by ________. hahaha
Ashley
I was 8 and then all of my aunts decided to make me the example and every girl cousin after me has had to wait until she was 8 to get their ears pierced.
Molly Rose
I just bought a hat similar to yall’s but in white (from Athleta) can’t wait to sport it!
New fave jam: Flex (ooh ooh) by Rich Homie Quan (<– had to look that up, weird name, no!?) :)
I believe I was like 13 when I got my ears pierced! I was scared till then, ha! Brooke is a brave soul ;)
Snacking on some pb2 as we speak!
Annie R
I LOVE that necklace and this site Roolee! Their stuff is so cute!
I got my ears pierced in 4th grade. I remember it so vividly because I had wanted it for so long, and then for Christmas Santa gave me a set of “big girl” earrings (Happy Face, Peace sign and a yin & yang obviously) and I was very upset I couldn’t wear them. Of course the piercing was part of the present, I just wasn’t very clever back then.
Also VERY excited for your podcast! That sounds great!
Barbara
I was 13, my parents arbitrary rules. LOL It was 8 to ride a bike 13 for ear piercing, 16 for dating and on and on…..
I had greek yogurt and raspberries for my snack today, and lately everyday.
The more eggs I eat the better I feel, I like them ANY way they are prepared my current fav is hard boiled followed by omelet with spinach and feta cheese. YUM.
Michaela
I was 2 or 3 years old when I got my ears pierced. My mom chopped off all of my curly hair because I wouldn’t let her comb it. To avoid gender confusion, my ears were pierced. I still tease her how cruel it was!
Crickett
Happyness by Cosmic Gate, Elevate by St. Lucia, and Run Boy Run by Woodkid
Something slower = anything by Bon Iver or anything off Beck’s latest CD
I was 8 for ear piercing and so were my daughters…the soonest they seemed old enough to care for them on their own.
Good luck with the 22!
Alyssa
I was 3 months old when my ears were pierced! I am so grateful so I don’t have memory of it haha
I left better when I am taking care of my body with good food, exercise and plenty of sleep!!!
Lisa
I was three when I got my ears pierced. I had begged my mom since my 2nd birthday. She said I was so determined that it wouldn’t hurt me (like she cautioned it would) that I sat on the counter and squeezed my eyes shut until they were done. Not a single tear was shed. I had my daughters done at 3 months to get it out of the way. She only cried a moment until I picked her up again and all was well.
Meredith @ ImRunningWithErasers
I love the new necklace! The more greek yogurt i eat, the better i feel!
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine
I think I was 6 or 7 when I got my ears pierced. I can’t wait to hear your podcast with Tina!
Kelly Faas
I was like 15 or 16 when I got my ears pierced.
Museli is my morning fuel.
Anything by Imagine Dragons is keeping me going right now……..and Jump, Jive and Wail by Louis Prima. You will love it. So upbeat.
Caroline
I think I was 16 or 17 years old. When growing up, my mom told me I had to wait until I was in high school. One day I asked if if I could get them pierced when I turned 25 because I thought it was sooner and I was bargaining. Ha!
The more fresh Jersey heirloom grape tomatoes I eat, the better I feel! I pop em like candy!
Eminen always pumps me up for runs. And this might be an odd choice, but I listen to Sia on longer runs because her songs are usually longer than the average 3-4 minutes so the time (seems to) pass quickly. The cadence might be a little slow for you though, miss speedy pants!!!
Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner
I was about 5 when I got my ears pierced. My mom wanted it to be a big deal for me. I got to pick my earings and it was a really nice memory. Oh and lately I have been snacking on watermelon too. Trying to get them before summer season is over!
Danielle
These are some songs I’ve been into lately for my long runs! Some are slower but soooo good, I don’t mind slow and good on my long runs :) Timshel and Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons, Under Pressure by Queen, Brainstew by Greenday, Skinny Love by Birdie, DJ Khaled All I Do is Win, Golddigger by Kanye, Hard to Make a Stand by Sheryl Crow, Somethin Bout a Truck by Kip Moore, Look at Me Now by Chris Brown. A little bit of everything just because I like everything! Good luck with your run!
Julie
This is my first time commenting, although I’ve been following your blog religiously for a while/ absolutely love it, but I’m also always hunting good running songs and had to share! Right now I’m really into Deja Vu (feat. Sia) by Giorgio Moroder, Girls in Luv by Rameez, How Deep is your Love by Calvin Harris, I Will Never Let You Down by Rita Ora, and Shots (feat. Broiler) by Imagine Dragons. Good luck with the playlist!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hey Julie!! Thank you so so much for your comment and for all of the songs… I can’t wait to get them!!!! Hope you are having an awesome night!
Casey @ bahstonrunnah
The new nick Jonas song Levels is my current go to for workouts! It’s short so I end up listening to it 10 times on repeat… :)
Kay
I got my ears pierced for my birthday in kindergarten… so 7 years old?
have fun at taylor swift!!!
Jenny
I got my ears pierced at 8. After begging my parents, they gave in, but my dad made me sign a contract that I would not get any more piercings nor tats. Now, 25 years later, I still only have the single piercings and no ink! I love snacking on grapes.
Sage
where is your pink/grey striped shirt from? (the one in the picture with the mama necklace)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hey Sage!!! It is from this store:
http://www.calledtosurf.com
They are my absolute favorite.
Clara
I was 14 when I got my ears pierced. I went with my Dad because my Mom didn’t like the idea (she never pierced her ears) but when I was 14 she agreed I could get it done. She still teases me by saying “look at my virgin earlobes”. :D Coffee and sweet potatoes are two things I don’t think I can ever get enough of.
Jessica
I was 3 or 4….but I got one ear pierced and it hurt so bad I wouldn’t let the lady do my other ear. So my mom had to pin me down to get it done so I didn’t look like a pirate.
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan
That is pretty much exactly what happened when I got my ears pierced! I think I was 4, and I completely lost it after the first ear.
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul
Mmm watermelon! Love it!
Suzy
You’re doing a podcast with Tina?!?!?!? BEST NEWS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Katie K
I had my 5 year old’s ears done on Saturday. See if you can find somewhere that does both ears at the same time. It wasn’t worse than getting a shot though.
Also, Cravings in PG has the BEST Peaches and Cream cupcakes in the entire world right now. Get one. You will thank me.
The Hungry Runner Girl
I will thank you now and go tomorrow and be in heaven. That cupcake sounds amazing. Thank you for the tip about both ears at the same time too! Hope you have a fabulous day tomorrow!
Missy
Way to rock your run!
I think I was 10 when I got my ears pierced. I feel so much better when I eat clean! Lots of salads!
What’s your favorite type of music? I have suggestions for rock if you like angry, fast stuff. Otherwise I love Work This Body by Walk the Moon. Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne, Move and Greater by Mercy Me, Soul on Fire by Third Day, Hypnotize Me by Tyler Berrett, and Cheerleader by Omi!
Have a great 22 mile run!
Catherine
Hi Janae, try UK artist Jess Flynne – two tracks Done be so hard on yourself and Hold my hand. X
charlie
I always feel way more satisfaction when I finish the workouts that I’m most afraid of, especially when I’ve got the pace almost bang on!
Elisa
My daughter had her ears pierced last Saturday! She is 3 and had been talking about it for months so she one proud little lady now :).
AmandaM
i think i was 6 years old
Jenn@Mark My Miles!
I have been snacking on trail mix and love it all the time!
I have been listening to podcasts on my long runs and linking park!
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan
I think I was about 4 when I got my ears pierced. Mostly I think I asked my mom so many times that she just agreed :)
The more fruit I eat, the better I feel. I also feel pretty good when I eat a lot of ice cream though, so I’m not sure there’s a correlation ;)
Weightless by All Time Low is on every single one of my running playlists. And Fences by Paramore.
Nicole
I was 18. I did get my ears pierced as a baby but I hated it so much my mom took them out.
The more whole foods I eat, the better I feel.
What was your snack today?
apple with PB and shakeology
I love Fight Song. Any song that is about fighting through anything helps me to keep moving.
Stephanie
I think I was in 4th grade the first time, but they got infected and closed up :( Got them re-pierced in 6th grade and that time was fine. I just took my 8-yr old to get her’s done last weekend! She cried for a second but that was it.
The more salads I eat, the better I feel. Rainbow colors on my plate = good to go.
Snack yesterday was a Kind healthy grains bar. Chocolate. Yum.
Anne @ annetracks
I was about 12 also. I remember my earlobes aching ALL DAY afterwards and I kept thinking “why did I do this?”
The more Tomatoes I eat the better I feel.
Snack every day lately is cherry or grape tomatoes, I can’t seem to get enough! Of course peanut butter is never far away :-)
Amanda
I was a baby when I got my ears pierced the first time, but I got a second hole when I was around 12. A friend of mine has a tradition that the girls get their ears pierced the week before the first day of kindergarten.
The more asparagus I eat the better I feel.
Monica
I was 11 when I got my ears pierced. My mom’s rule about it was that we couldn’t get our ears pierced until after recesses were done, which was middle school for us. She knew people who accidentally got their earrings ripped out on the playground & didn’t want us to permanently damage our earlobes.
Amy
I was 11 when I got my ears pierced. My girls were 7 when they got theirs done.
Kimberly @ Run with the Roushes
I was in 6th grade when I got my ears pierced. I was always so afraid of needles! My “boyfriend” got me earrings for Valentine’s Day and I made my mom take my to get my ears pierced that day after school, haha.
My snack of the week has been cheese-its and pretzels. I LOVE that combination.
Pippa
My favourite running track is When I Collapse by Eminem. Genuinely keeps me going, it’s very drill sargeanty!
Natalie
I was 3 when I got my ears pierced and I didn’t shed a tear!
Michelle G
Mom made me wait til I was 10!
Rachelle
I was 13 with the world’s greatest aunt! She took me to the ear piercing place and then called my parents to ask their permission. I don’t think no was an option! (-;
Angela @ Witty Aspirations
The more FRUIT I eat, the better I feel.
Snacks today were a fantastic white nectarine and some grapes!
Monica
I love that your daughter calls you “mama”! My daughter will be 8 one month from today and still calls me mama. LOVE IT!!!
I’m with you on avocados. They make me sooooooo happy. I put guacamole on just about everything.
Wheat thins and tuna poke were the snack de jour. YUM!!!
12 when I got the ears pierced. My daughter was 4. She did amazing! Not even one tear.
Traci
My ears were pierced on my 4th birthday. We were in the mall & that’s what I wanted.
Traci
Oh – I’m 41 & I still call my mom mama!
Jen
House Party by Sam Hunt–I don’t even love country music, but this is good!
I Can’t Feel My Face by The Weekend–super weird song, but it’s catchy!
Honey I’m Good–Andy Grammer
Bad Blood–Taylor Swift :)
Michele
I was a mere 2 weeks old when I got my ears pierced. But my mom is Chilean and that isn’t weird in Chile.
The more WATER I drink, the better I feel. I love the stuff. My husband says that I am a water addict. GUILTY. I drink about a gallon (or more!) a day.
No snack yet, but it is early. I am thinking Pretzel bread bun?
Electric Love, by Born great song bouncy beat
Cocomama
I was an infant when I got my ears pierced too. We’re Mexican, so it isn’t weird for us either. I think it’s funny that people wait so long or that it’s made to be such a big deal. Or that it’s considered a type of body mutilation.
I pierced my daughters ears after a certain round of immunizations (6 months old, I think?). Her pediatrician, who is an Indian woman, did it for us. :)
Kay
Yum, nothing like a buttery ripe avocado!
Michelle
I was 5 when I got mine pierced. I think my Mom was tired of people telling her what a cute little boy she had. I blame the 70’s and unisex clothing and the Dorothy Hamill haircut.
Can’t wait for your podcast!
Megan D
I was 3 and Annabelle was 7. I figured when she asked for them, I would let her get them. To each their own though.
Way to push through and finish that tough run. You were still super close to the prescribed paces, so it totally counts. One month!! Ahhhh. It will be here so soon and one month also means it is almost taper time. Bring on the carbs and the crazies!
Kristen
I was in 5th grade. We got Girlie’s done at 5 ’cause she really really wanted them. Somehow though she has amazing healing properties and despite waiting months and months they healed up the first time she went a couple days without earrings in.
We’ll get them done again when she really starts to ask for them.
Rachel @ Simply Rachel Nicole
I was one when I got my ears pierced and my daughter was 4 months. For me I don’t remember it at all, and when I got my daughter’s ears pierced, she cried less than when she was getting her shots :)
Kelli
Songs I am loving running too lately (there’s a little bit of old school mixed in here!): Swing by Savage, Don’t Fail Me Now by Melanie Amaro, Going Under by Evanessence, and Shatter Me by Izzy Hale (featuring Lindsey Stirling —-> killer violin!!)
Rachael @ Catch Me if You Can
I have a ton of Glee music on my playlist. Its upbeat and fun and keeps those feet moving! I am a total Harry Potter nerd and just downloaded the uptown funk parody song and makes me stupid happy when it comes on
Hannah
Gosh. The first time I got my ears pierced, I was… maybe 6? Then I let them grow up and got them pierced again, but I can’t even tell you when that was!
I love soup. The more soup I eat, the better I feel!
A couple of songs that pick me up on runs lately:
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark – Fall Out Boy
Ain’t Much for Lyin’ – Fairground Saints (not really your typical running song, but it is really pretty and really easy to lose yourself in).
Annette
I got my ears pierced when I was a baby so I agree with Brooke – she does need her ears pierced! I don’t understand why some people have such an issue with piercing babies ears. Best time to do it is when they are little – you can have the pediatrician’s office do it and you don’t remember the pain, skin is soft, heals quicker. Anyway, point is I got them pierced when I was a baby :)
Loribeth
I was 5 when I got my ears pierced. I cried and my friend laughed at me. So when she went next I laughed at her. I was kinda mean spirited I guess ;) I would say wait as long as you can, because you will be doing all the work to keep them from getting infected if you do it while she is too young.
I would fill in the blank with fruit………..pineapples, avocados, cherries, take your pick!!
I love Disney music and right now the songs from Teen Beach Movie (the first one) are stuck in my head……………especially “Cruisin’ for a Bruisin'”
Alisha
My sisters & I (4 girls) all had to wait until we were five. My parents read somewhere that you get fewer infections if you wait that long so that’s what they decided. It worked for us!