Just a Few Monday Matters!

-Brooke is feeling a little bit better today but still not fabulous and so we hit up the indoor running option—>  we can watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse together while I get in some miles and she relaxes.

15 minute w/u @ 7:41 pace

1 mile @ 6:48, 1 mile @ 6:39, 1 mile @ 6:27

15 minute c/d @ 8:00 pace

6.83 miles total—>  7:19 average pace.

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Megan is in Arizona visiting her family this week and so it is perfectly normal that we FaceTime as much as possible while she is gone.

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-I forgot how much I like cauliflower until I had it for lunch today. Spinach + bbq chicken + steamed cauliflower + avocado.

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-Who knew that $8.50 could buy so much happiness for the both of us after a stressful day the other day—>  a remote control dog, my current favorite candy and some sprite.  We both felt much better afterwards.

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-My favorite clothing purchase ever—>  this vest.  Brooke in 2013.

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-Brooke in same vest in 2015.  I’m hoping we can get 4 years out of this vest.

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-You can check out some of my favorite taper tricks over on Women’s Running today!

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-My marathon shoes are on their way to me!  I love to get a new pair of shoes and put about 20 miles on them before race day and these are the ones!  PS my calves are completely fine now after I stopped doing the fast fast sprints. I don’t know what shoes I will be wearing in the future so that I can do more speed work but I didn’t want to test around with different shoes so closely to the marathon (and risk a different injury) so I’ll be sticking to my faves for race day!

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Follow my blog with Bloglovin —>  I had to add this link in because for some reason somebody else is currently the author of my blog on bloglovin so I’m hoping this link will let me claim it back again.  Life is random.

 

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Share some of your Monday Matters with me!!!

What is your current absolute favorite candy?

What shoes are you running in these days?  Do you rotate or stick to the same pair?

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Woo hoo for the running shoes coming your way! I’m in need of a new pair (I rotate between two, but the good ones are feeling rough) and hope to maybe see a pair under a tree…

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Running shoes make me so happy.

I saw a recipe the other day where they marinated cauliflower in coconut milk and then baked it. It looked amazing.

xoxoxox

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It’s funny I was actually wondering about that on bloglovin.

I love the vest. Can I get an adult one too?

Always stick with what works with your shoes. It’s boring and lame but injury free is the best thing.

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I was so confused when that random name appeared on bloglovin – glad you caught it! I’m running in the Asics Cumulus but I’m thinking of trying the Wave Rider 19 or Brooks Adrenaline. I used to run in the Adrenaline back in the day so I want to try them now that I’ve had about a billion shoes since then to see what they feel like.

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I was wondering what was up with Bloglovin! Hope you get it sorted soon :) And current favourite running candy (or candy in general) is definitely jelly beans. Is it weird that I like the no-name store brand kind the best? Don’t know what it is about them, but I like them more than the fancy kinds!

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I saw that on Bloglovin and was so confused! That sweater vest is adorable!

Tapering is hard but so important to a successful race! You will do GREAT!!

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Glad to hear Brooke is feeling somewhat better, but I hope she is back to prime health ASAP.

Absolute favorite candy: Reese’s!
I actually am in need of new running shoes, and am SO lost when it comes to deciding what to purchase.

ALSO! I ran three miles today! I have been stuck in such a rut with constantly running only two miles but today I made it. I kept thinking of you and how diligent you are with your training. It. Felt. Amazing. Thank you for always inspiring, Janae. Happy Monday!!

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Monday Matters: I’ve been making Christmas cards to sell in my Etsy shop, cleaning, prepping for Thanksgiving dinner and making homemade pretzels today! (Yum)
My current favorite candy is Reese’s and anything sour (I’m 8 months Pregnant and that is all I want lol). My latest pair of running shoes are from Nike. (: Have a great day!!

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I’m running in a super old “I’m asking for an injury” pair. I’m going to order a new pair this week or next week, though!

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Oh I loved that article you wrote! Thank you so much! I’m a mental basketcase at the moment trying to diagnose 2 days of rough runs and I know I just need to breathe and relax about it and move on. Right words at the right time!

I am running in Brooks Glycerin 13 for longer runs and then I use my older marathon shoes for short runs. I need a pair of Brooks with a bigger toe box though for the next pair.

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I hope Brooke feels better! Love that vest. Also, that’s so odd about Bloglovin. I feel like everywhere you turn these days, someone is either spamming you or scamming you online. It’s crazy!

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I’ve been loving the Pure Flows, but I’m thinking of trying out the Connect or Cadence next time I need a pair. They work so well for my feet and are the perfect amount of cushion and light weight. I’ve always loved that vest ! I wish it came in my size :)

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Went to pick up tickets to see Mockingjay part 2 tomorrow. Beyond excited! Also, theaters with recliners…only way to see movies!!

Speaking of movies…I think my favorite candy is milk duds!

Current shoes (and last 3 pairs) are Saucony. I branched out last time and got a pair of Asics and they were the worst! They were still ripping up the backs of my ankles after 3 months. Back to Saucony I go!

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I am a huge fan of Brooks GTS Adrenalines. I have the 14’s and 15’s and use them both. Looking forward to trying the 16’s, think they just came out! Brooks makes a great show, I know you agree!

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I switch between the Pure Flows and Purr Connects depending on the day. I like the cushion of the flows for easy or long runs and the lightness of the connects for faster runs.
Glad to hear the Brooke is feeling better!

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I felt like I stuck to my work plan and got a lot accomplished. Now if I can keep up with this plan! I worried way too much about my husband today. Happily he is doing ok and doesn’t mind my checking on him. (He was a little sick this weekend from the chemo. It passed quickly but it’s still so new for us).

I generally run in Nike, sometimes New Balance. I love the fly knit, my toes tend to hurt in other shoes.

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My little cousins have a toy dog like that and they LOVE IT. My absolute favorite candies are Ferrero Rochers (hazelnut and chocolate all day, every day).

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Brooks Pure Flow. All day. Every Day!!!
My favorite candy is Reese pb cup. Can’t beat it.

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I used to alternate between Brooks ghost and Asics cumulus but the newest ghosts hurt my feet. Actually even the newest cumulus don’t feel great. So I’m still wearing the cumulus 16s and luckily just scored a new pair of the cumulus 16s at an outlet. Whew!

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My favorite candy is Jolly Ranchers and gummy bears!!

I wear the Saucony Kinvaras and love them!! I have two pairs of them that I rotate.

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I wondered about that author name on Bloglovin! Thats where I always read, so it took me by surprise to see that change!

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I actually did pushups today! I hate them, because I’m bad at them, which means I need to do them more often.

My current favorite candy is dark chocolate peanut M&Ms.

I rotate shoes – right now I’m rotating between PureFlows, Mizuno Wave Riders, and Saucony Zealots.

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Brooke is absolutely ROCKIN’ that vest. I’m jealous of her style. I want to get a pair of sneakers specifically for speedwork, but I already have a few different pairs right now so I would feel kind of guilty buying another… but soon maybe!

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The color wave on your marathon shoe is fabulous. Like, I might be obsessed with them. I can’t believe the day is almost here. Ahhhh. I am so excited for you!

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Favorite candy is chocolate covered cinnamon bears. Get some sweet cinnamon candy, as well as chocolate. Gotta have my chocolate.

I’ve been running in Altra’s, but my calves have been really sore lately. So I’ve been switching them out with my Asics’s. So hopefully that will help my calves from being so sore. :)

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My Monday matters is random, but the tips of my toes are cracking (maybe callused) and bleeding on my runs. TMI, but does this happen to you or any other runners? It’s not bad, but I feel like it’s only going to get worse and my marathon is only a couple weeks away!

I rotate between the Brooks PureFlow, Saucony Kinvara, and Newton Gravity! Oh, and then the PureGrit for my trail shoe… and then there’s my everyday/casual shoes, but we won’t get into that :)

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I had a busy day at work today, so coming home to some Home Improvement and egg sandwiches for dinner was nice!

I love Twizzlers right now…………….pull & peel and the nibs…………so good! But yes to those sour gummy bears…………so good!

I just ran my 2nd marathon last week, and I ran in Brooks Ravennas………I like them but they aren’t my all time favorites……………that belongs to the Pure Drift (RIP good friend) and the Saucony Guide………….I may buy another pair of these soon! I also have a pair of Mizuno wave inspire I am loving right now.

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Off topic…and idea what’s happened to Jen chooses joy? I haven’t seen her post here & nothing on Instagram for at least 2 weeks :-(

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oh no! I have no idea!!! That is so strange… I’ll look into it!

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I was wondering about her as well… hope she’s okay.

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I’ve been running in Asics for 30 + years, maybe it’s time to make a change.

No favorite candy, but lately I’ve been obsessed with chocolate chip cookies.

Hope Brooke feels all better soon.

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I’ve been running in the Brooks Glycerin. I was using Hokas for a few months but now I just use those for work. The Hokas were giving me blisters on runs greater than 3 miles.

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Brooke’s vest is SO CUTE!!! I can’t believe you have had it for the last two years!! Where is it from I need one my girls!
xo, tara

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Cocoa Cola Gummies! My absolute downfall. I like the little trick-or-treat size options, because no matter what, I will eat the WHOLE bag no matter what the size when I start.

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I’m currently wearing the same Pure Cadence that you ordered, but it’s time for me to get new ones. I wish they came out with more than 2 colors a year. I end up with both, and then sometimes have to buy 2 of the same color.

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I have been wearing Brooks Adrenaline’s for a few years! I usually cycle between two pairs, but I am probably due for a new one around Christmas!

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I wear the Brooks Ghost to train in, but I have a pair of Mizuno racing flats for speedwork. I’ve been wearing the Ghost since high school.

We ordered some “Peanut Butter Monkeys” from a Girl Scout Fundraiser. They were delicious. We ate the entire box in one setting!

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Oh I can’t get over Brooke in that vest!!! SO SO CUTE!!! And I’m going to have to try that meal combo you had. Looks delicious!

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I just ran my first marathon in the Brooks PureFlow 4s. I previously had a ton of issues with blistering in Mizunos. Throughout training I had no issues in the PureFlows but I did find a blood blister on my left foot after the marathon.

I recently bought the PureCadences at Dicks when they were on sale, same color you show above! I’ve taken them on a couple of shorter runs during my taper and so far, so good!

Thank you for always being an inspiration. I have been following your blog for a couple of months now and I always look forward to reading yours every morning. I’ll be cheering for you from Pittsburgh for your next marathon in a few short days!! You also inspired me to start a blog to recap my race from Sunday.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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I love the Brooks Pure Cadence, and I have that color! Mini tootsie rolls and any candy with peanut butter are my faves. Happy running :)

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i love sour gummy candy, especially berry sour patch kids. i could eat the whole bag but, you know, sour candy rips your tongue up. but if i could i totally would!

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Monday matters are over- good riddance, Monday! :) Except, my kids and I did have s’mores for dessert, so that was fabulous. First cold evening of the season here, so the husband built a little fire in the fire pit for roasting marshmallows. Yum!

Candy- fave right now is the Milky Way Midnight fun size (leftovers from Halloween!), and I always love dark chocolate M&Ms.

Shoes! I rotate between three pairs- Saucony Guide, PureFlow, and Wave Rider 16s. Love them all but I “race” in the PureFlows.

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Been in the Brooks Ravenna, first the 5 then the 6. Not sure if I’ll ever switch! It’s not weird when you feel an urge to kiss your running shoes, right?

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I love Twix bars and gummy bears will always have a spot in my heart.

I have been wearing the Brooks Adrenaline GTS for several years now. I LOVE them and usually rotate 2 pairs. I previously ran in Saucony Hurricanes, but they changed them pretty drastically a few years ago and we had to break up.

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Glad you got the bloglovin thing sorted! :)
I’ve rotated shoes in the past but only because I get injuries all the time so I’m still trying to figure out if a certain shoe causes them or if it’s just me and my running technique ha. Currently running in Asics DS trainers and love them.
Any kind of milk chocolate with hazelnuts in it is my favourite!

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I love your new shoes! And Brooke’s vest is too cute!

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