First, you don’t want to miss out on this week’s baby post… it is written by Andrew and it is hilarious. I give my 32 week update and he shares 15 things not to do when your wife is pregnant. You can find it HERE!
PS we just got our family pics back from the amazing Lindsey Orton… I’m in love with them! I’ll share more soon!
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7 years of blogging. That is a whole lot of posts and comments over the years:
This blog started with this post titled, ‘Awkward.’ I compared the first blog post to a first date and shared a story with you that had nothing to do with anything important in life… and my posts haven’t changed much since then. I instantly fell in love with blogging.
Over the years there have been some posts that have had more views than all of the others so I thought I would share a few of the top viewed posts (according to Google Analytics).. I’ll go in the order of them happening:
*Running and Periods. I posted this back in 2011 and I don’t think it was something that was really ever talked about that much back then online… amenorrhea. I shared my experience and so many other women shared about their experience. We all helped each other out I hope!
*5 ways to push yourself while running especially when you are tired. I posted this in 2012 and I still do all 5 things:)
*When Brooke was born and my birth story with her:) I’m pretty dang excited to experience this again!
*10 things I wish I knew as a new runner. Learn from my mistakes:)
*How I started the Hungry Runner Girl and tips to start your own blog.
*Weighing yourself… the scale. Talked about how I got on the scale after not weighing myself in a very long time (years ago I used to weigh myself daily and sometimes twice a day… obsessively) and things that had helped my body image!
*Today was another lie down on the sidewalk day. This post has my brother’s s’mores bar recipe in it so I think that is where the traffic came from:)
*Posts on how I was dealing with my divorce—> Would I do it all over again or skip over the hard part? 10 things getting me through my divorce. When it isn’t convenient. Running makes us better at life. Thank goodness for time.
*My half marathon PR (first time I broke 1:30.. and this was during a really hard part of life)!
*I talked about how much dating had changed over the years in this post!
*My Tucson Marathon Recap… the time I crashed and burned big time during a marathon after 6 months of really great training.
*On being a single mom. I wrote this post right before I met Andrew! I’m pretty open and vulnerable about the whole situation in this post.
*When I first introduced Andrew on the blog! I had never introduced anyone I was seeing on the blog until Andrew and I think that was probably a big sign to you guys that he was beyond special.
*Our proposal story! He proposed in the perfect way for me!
*When I shared that we got married (we changed the date and I didn’t write about it until the day after we got married) & our wedding with a million pictures:)
*The difference between running a marathon 30 lbs heavier + my St. George Marathon recap.
*Why the holidays can be really hard! They sure can be.
*When we shared our news that we are pregnant with another little one! Along with first trimester talk and how we found out we were pregnant and how we told our kids about the baby!
*My sister’s kitchen remodel… lots of people wanted to see this!
*15 pictures from our REALLY special day (when Andrew and I got sealed in the temple).
And I can’t wait to keep sharing more and more (I’ll continue to share probably too much information because I don’t know how to not do that) with you in the years ahead! I wanted to thank you today for being my friend (even if it is over the internet… it still counts). You have taught me a whole lot over these 7 years and I am so thankful for the connections we have been able to make together. Thank you for sharing your highs and lows with me and helping me in more ways than you’ll ever know (I get teary eyed thinking about some of the emails/comments I have received through some of the hardest times of my life). You guys mean the world to me and I love that we get to chat together each day.
Thank you for reading and to say thank you I’m buying someone (I wish I could buy all of you) some new running shoes (or if you want some running clothes instead we can chat about that if you win;)!
To enter:
*Leave a comment telling me anything that you would like. Tell me about your family, your running, what you ate for breakfast, your favorite restaurant, what shoes you love or really anything that you want! A winner will be chosen using random.org on Monday (10/23)!
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PS This week’s baby post is HERE!!
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GOOD LUCK!!!
866 comments
Rachel
Yay for 7 years!! I have recently started running again regularly after having my little boy 2 years ago.
Kristin
Congrats on 7 years of blogging. I LOVE how open you have been over the years. I feel like ready a friends story every time you talk about life. Congrats on the milestone!
Lauren
Happy blogiversary, Janae! I have loved reading your blog over the years and I loved going back and reading your most popular posts! Have a great day!
KK
I finally got on the pumpkin train and had a pumpkin muffin for breakfast from Dunkin’. Even though the muffin was kind of dry, it still hit the pumpkin craving! Happy Anni to you!
Ashley
I checked out your very first posts today. Interesting. :) Congrats on 7 years. I’ve been following for four years. Crazy, I didn’t realize it had been that long!
Kristen
Your blog shares my birthday!!! I feel like I should have/possibly have known this already. My memory isn’t getting any better these days so who knows? I remember when 43 seemed ancient.
Kelly V.
I just wanted to say how much I enjoy reading your blog. I read it every day while I eat my lunch (I am a teacher, and it’s the one part of the day I get some “alone” time), and I look forward to it. I appreciate your positivity and straight-forwardness. Thanks!
Karlie
CONGRATS!!! One of my favorite blogs to read everyday! Today my first patient didn’t show up.. so I snuck off to a yoga class and it was the best feeling ever!! <3
Kristi
Happy 7 years! I love your blog! I am so impressed that you’re still running strong into the third trimester =) Wishing you all the best as you welcome a new little one into your family!
Lara
Congratulations on 7 years!!
Soph
Congratulations on this milestone! I enjoy the part of my day where I get to “catch up” with you and your stories! I’m running the New York marathon in a few weeks aa my first marathon and kind of terrified I won’t finish :/
Here’s hoping I’ll be able to celebrate a milestone of my own with you soon!
Melissa
Thanks for letting us follow your journey through all the highs and lows! 7 years ago I read 10 blogs and now I’m down to two- you and Running off the Reese’s. Congrats on 7 years, Janae!
Alyssa B
I loved seeing the top blog posts as I’ve been following along for at least 5 of the 7 years and remember quite a few of those! Congrats on the blogiversary!!
Kelsey Pratt
I’m a young mom of 4, and I just got back into working out. I had twins almost 2 years ago and am finally feeling like I can make working out a priority again. Love your blog!
Ashleigh T.
I’m currently playing hide and seek with my 2 year old. She keeps telling me where she is hiding and it’s adorable. She is my 4th kid (all girls) and I love bein’ a mama!
Nikki
I love reading your blog every day and have for about 6 years. My son is just a couple months younger than Brooke. I think you are inspiring and I love your story. Congrats on your blog milestone!
Shirley
I just love your blog, I am just drawn to it. I love the clothes ideas, food, running and recipes and especially your cute family!! My son just went through quite a miserable divorce (I wish his ex had the healthy views about exes and kids that you do). He has a little girl, who is darling, and just got engaged to a wonderful young lady. I hope they have as much of a happy ever after as you have!! I also just finished my first 55k, I have done 18 marathons and tons of halfs but never an ultra and I I didn’t ever think I would but I did it!! I was always the fat girl growing up and this year is the most fit I have ever been!! I am still not good at sports and am actually quite a slow runner but I finished the 55k well below the time that I had estimated so yay!! I do love your blog and have to read it every morning!!
Jenn
Thanks for sharing all that you do. I want so much to run for the health benefits, but I hate running. Any suggestions on how one can learn to enjoy running. I’m good with a 100m dash, and have done a 10K, but I would really like to discover the secret to enjoying distance running.
Jessica Randle
Congrats on 7 whole years of blogging! You are the first running blog I ever followed daily and you are also my favorite! You bring me so much motivation and insight about running and about living a full and happy life.
I am running my first marathon on December 10, 2017 and my goal is to just enjoy the ride and finish.
Thanks for all your time and effort to help new-ish runners like me to keep going! <33
-Jessica Randle
Emily
I can’t even remember when I found your blog – I’ve read it consistently for years! I love reading all your tips and tricks – I’m still just a newbie when it comes to running, but I’m trying!
anna
Thank you for all of your wonderful posts– I am new to the blog. I just had my 3rd baby 2 1/2 months ago and have gotten into running– I love it! It helps me be a better mom. Best wishes for your upcoming birth and new baby– the best!
Caitlin
Love your blog! It’s kept me running, even on the days I didn’t want to! Thank you!
Lauren
Happy Blog Anniversary! I read your blog all the time and can relate as a mom and candy lover. ?
Today I decided to do 3 regular miles and then sprinted the last mile. It felt awesome and I needed it today. Thanks for always showing us the good, bad, and food life has to offer.
Rebecca
Congrats on the blogiversary! Thanks for making my desk job a little less boring ;).
Erin
Congrats on 7 years of blogging! I look forward to your posts during my lunch hour at work every day :)
Ella
My sisters and I have shared running as a loved hobby for years! It’s such a special connection. LOVE IT! I’ve love my adidas ultra boost!
Grace
Congrats on 7 years of blogging! I have been an avid reader for many years now and your stories always make my morning. I am running my first full marathon on Sunday and I am SOOO excited! I will be challenging my inner Janae on Sunday and remembering that I can do hard things :)
Mel_OutRunCF
Congratulations Janae! Your blog is the only one that I follow everyday. There is always something to learn about, to laugh about, to think about or cute pictures to brighten my day ;-) Thank you for being authentic.
Lora
Congratulations! I look forward to each days’ post!!
Vanessa
This post is so sweet! Thank you so much for serving as an inspiration to me in my running life!
Momof2
Congratulations on 7 years! You’ve definitely inspired lots of runners (and non-runners alike I’m sure) and if anything you have such an amazing “diary” to look back on years from now. I just discovered your blog about 2 years ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. Hoping for (at least) 7 more years!
Victoria
Half marathon on the books for next weekend! Shooting for a PR. Could definitely use a new pair of shoes after all that training!
Rachel Gasser
I love your blog, Janae! I discovered it just over a year ago when Megan Dinsdale posted about your wedding, and I have been hooked ever since! You’ve helped me to start running, given great shoe recommendations, and I love seeing your little family’s life! I think my goal someday is to run into you somewhere in Utah, since we seem to frequent similar places (ie Cafe Rio)
Thanks for putting out content that makes me feel better about my day, and always leaves me smiling!
Stephanie
Congrats! Thanks for sharing and bringing joy to my day :)
Jessica
I lovvvve the blog! Thank you for being so real! I’m 22 weeks pregnant so it’s so fun to see your journey!!
Karen
Congrats on the blogiversery!
Rachel
I started running to get in shape for my wedding – 11 years ago! What I thought would be a means to lose weight ended up being the beginning of my healthy life. I haven’t stopped running since.
Lisa
Yeah for seven years! I’ve enjoyed your blog for over 4 years now . I enjoy the blend of serious and fun in each of your posts! Keep ’em coming :-)
Miller
Your blog was the first blog I started reading religiously. I love how honest and open you are about life and your experiences. Running has been a passion of mine since I was in college, but over the past couple years it has really been a lifeline for me. I love the workouts, the advice, the honesty, and seeing the wonderful changes that have happened for you over the past year!
Maija
Here’s something random- I still LOVE reading blogs even though blogging has changed so much over the past few years, but yours is the one I look forward to reading the most! Keep it up, I need you!
Michelle Osborn
I’d love to try the brooks glycerin. I’ve worn ghosts before and like them but I love cushion I did strength training today but plan to run tomorrow and Saturday. Congrats on your anniversary.
Tracy
I love reading your site!!
I can’t wait to get back into running. I’m healing a broken ankle and I’m waiting for the go-ahead from my orthopedic surgeon telling me it’s ok to start again.
Courtney W
I’ve always enjoyed the HRG blog; your humor, openness, and honesty are refreshing! Cheers to 7 years!! I think my favorite running thing right now is the Brooks Purecadence – I just discovered them and I think they’re absolutely the perfect shoe for me! ?
Yolana
Congrats on 7 years! Your stories have motivated me to train harder and it’s paid off – I just got a 25 minute PB in Chicago!!!
Sarah K
I’m training for my first post-baby half!
Jaclyn
Thanks for all the fun on your blog!! I am going through a really tough time in my life and it is great to focus on someone who is happy and has a lot of fun going on. (recently fleed a domestic/child abuse ex husband)
Emily
This morning I had yogurt with peanut butter for breakfast, but I really wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed reading your blog over the years. Your posts are light and heavy but always a lovely party of my day. Happy bloggiversary!
Christine
I love teaching spinning! I just got back from my Thursday class and feel ready to tackle the day. :)
Rene Hall
I can’t believe I’ve been blog stalking you for 6 1/2 years! It’s been fun to see you grow and progress. I had some great news today! My running coach invited me to help push an athlete for Team Hoyt Texas in a 5k next Saturday. I’m so ridiculously excited and honored!
Jenn O'Donnell
I wanted to tell you I love reading this blog! When I need some running motivation or a little distraction, whichever, I check in! Thanks for sharing :)
Kim Parr
I love your blog! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us! and your motivation on running is awesome! I am currently trying to get back into it. not much fun when you have taken a 2 year break. Thank you again!
RSMOMOF7
I love reading your posts ! They have definitely inspired me to run more ! Have a blessed day :)
Heather
I just started to let my dog up in the bed with me and it took him no time at all to get comfy. Last night, he took over half the bed and because I didnt want to disturb him, I curled into a little ball. Why on earth do we let dogs run our life??
Kori
Congrats on the blogiversay!
I just moved to CO last week-I’m taking my time adjusting to running in the altitude with 3-5 easy mile runs every few days. (I moved from MN!) I’m also adjusting to a new work schedule and looking for friends, so if you know anyone in the Vail area let me know!! :)
Tracy
I live in Alaska with my husband and two boys. We moved here when they were 2 and 1, and they are now 18 and 16. It’s been a wonderful place to raise our boys. I love reading your blog! It’s the first thing I do every morning before I even begin working at my desk. :)
Whitney
Love your blog and I have been following for years!
Ashleigh Tataipu
I have always loved running. At first it was a way my mom and I bonded, then it became my release from anxiety, and now it is all of the above. That’s how I first found you on here. Your love for running and life was contagious. So contagious that I embarrassingly talked to you in public because I had turned into a fan haha. So embarrassing!!
So I guess this is a thank You! Thank you for sharing your joy with all of us!
Rosemary
7 years that’s great! Something about me is that I am a junior high math teacher from Illinois :)
Staci
Its funny to see all those posts. Your blog is the first one I ever read regularly and I had to backtrack a lot at first because I felt like I was missing pieces when you would mention previous posts etc. Now I am like…I remember when you posted that! How you mentioned your coach complaining about your chicken wing arms. :)
Leslie
Happy Anniversary! I really enjoy reading your blog and have been for yearsss. :) I’m going to tell you about everything you mentioned we should! ;-p
My family is awesome! Both my family and my husband’s family all used to live within 1 hour of each other in So Cal, but over the last 3 years, they’ve all moved away! It’s been fun visiting different states to see them, but holidays are so weird! My relationship with running is on and off – I’ve run 1 half marathon, but other than that, mostly just do it for fun when I want to get outside to sweat. I had a pb&j for breakfast – weird, but delicious! My fave restaurant is a hole-in-the-wall sushi place by my house called Starfish Sushi. Currently I love Nike Frees for non-running workouts!
Kathy McElhaney
Congrats on 7 years of blogging! I started reading about a month before Brooke was born so I feel like an honorary auntie!! And friend. So happy to cheer you on in this stage of your life.
P.S. Many of Andrew’s “do nots” also apply to menopausal women, especially the thermostat!!
LeeAnn
Love the flashback. I have been reading for a good 6.5 of those years!! :)Tiny Brooke!!
Holly
I love your blog! I love the pictures and I love your responses back to me. I feel like I can hear you talking to me :) I always hope I’ll happen to see you at a race, and then have the guts to go say hi :) Maybe one day I’ll get lucky!! Happy Anniversary!!
MK
So happy your life is so wonderful! I had lucky charms for breakfast
Sharsti @sugarplumrunner
I ate protein pancakes for breakfast! I have read your blog for so long, because of your running inspiration I ran my 11th half marathon this past weekend!! I love what running has done for me. Thanks for sticking around all these years, you’re the sweetest!!
clk
Happy blogversary! Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. I think many of us can relate to your life and running. Wishing you many more years of blogging!
Nicoll
Thanks for sharing glimpses into your life. You seem real and blessed. I am building up my running base after giving birth to our third boy back in February. Everything is like an art process in life right now—more tedious than I want, but also showing me what how hard and consistently I am willing to work for the people and things that make life so rich. God bless your birthing!
Becky
Congrats on 7 years! I had a big bowl of apple cinnamon cheerios with banana this morning, but donuts would have been much better :)
Brooke
I just wanted to let you know that I love reading your blog. You are an inspiration to us all and are such a positive person. Congrats on your 7 year blog anniversary. Best wishes to a happy healthy future.
Molly
Hi! I am just starting a new job and work 12hr shifts. (Yay nursing!) I am trying to re-connect with my running and find my groove with my two kids and new job. I always go to your blog for motivation, so THANK YOU!
Jenessa
I have enjoyed reading your pregnancy posts. I am due in November and I am amazed how much running you are able to do while pregnant!
Bianca
happy blogiversary!!!!! i quickly fell in love with your blog after stumbling upon it. i love this chilly fall running weather! i am so excited for the arrival of your new little girl :)
Christine Schlicker
Congrats on 7 years! I love reading about your runs and then has been fun to see your strength of running during pregnancy.
Lacey
Hello! I LOVE to run but haven’t ran since my daughter was born (she’s one). I still consider myself a runner and am looking forward to lacing them running shoes up again!
Samantha
Congrats on your blog-aversary! I have been a reader since my sophomore year of college in 2009. You are by far my favorite blogger. Thanks for the giveaway! :)
Jessie
I’m 22 weeks with my little girl (still nameless). I love being 10 weeks behind you & reading your posts, seeing what to expect in the upcoming weeks.
Stacy
Yay for 7 years! Thanks for always keeping your posts fresh and exciting! 8 miles on the treadmill this morning catching up on How To Get Away With Murder and followed it up with a bagel. This is my peak week of training before the Las Vegas Rock ‘n Roll Marathon and I have 18 miles on the schedule tomorrow (following the Hansons Marathon Method)! Mentally prepping myself to get up at 4am and looking forward to some sour patch kids after as a treat!
Tara
Despite terrible conditions – heat, humidity, pouring rain and a headwind- I eked out a marathon pr last week! Someday maybe I’ll get to a sub3! Thanks for all you share!
Nicole
Congratulations on 7 years!! It’s been a lot of fun following your life for the better part of a decade :) Can’t wait to see pictures of that new sweet girl of yours!
Tracy Waller
I have loved following your pregnancy journey this time around because im only a few weeks behind you (although I haven’t been able to run in a while). So thanks for the weekly HRG baby updates!
Laura :)
My favorite blog post of yours that I constantly am searching is the cream cheese chicken chili. I’ve made it so many times it’s delicious. Congrats on seven years of blogging
Abbey
What a terrific post! I’ve been reading your blog daily for about a year and a half now and always feel inspired and energized. Your advice has helped my running in so many ways…and I love your fashion advice and recipes too! Congratulations on 7 years of blogging and I can’t wait to see what’s in store ahead! :)
Gillian
Congrats on 7 years! I have loved following your journey and am glad to hear you are not going away anytime soon :) I would love some new running shoes for after I have this baby in January!
Monica
10/23 is my 33rd birthday, and after 8 weeks of no running and months before that of painful running, I’m finally recovered from a femoral stress fracture and easing back in again! So some new running shoes would be a perfectly timed gift. :)
JENNYV
I remember so many of the posts you linked from the past 7 years! Where does time go?!
Favorite restaurant is a local hole in wall — we are
Regulars and the staff even knows our order!! ?
Alicia
Woo! 7 years! Congratulations!
I started running a little over a year ago.. I would sprint around the block and go .25 of a mile and be over it and walk back! my husband runs (he’s a running coach and pretty competitive) and he would take me out for a run and pace me.. once I figured out I could run longer than .25 I fell in love with it!! Since that year, I signed up for a 1/2 Marathon and then trained for a full Marathon and now I just signed up for my first 50k – I am hooked :)
I love your blog and look forward to reading it every morning! thank you for being open and real about everything
Cheers to another 7+ years!
Amber C
Congrats on 7 years!!! You’ve been my favorite blogger for a long time now;)
Bethany
I fell in love with your blog somewhere in the middle. I grew up running and after taking a break I was ready to get back into but for fun. Your blog helped me see the fun in it and gave me new ideas. I owe ya :) I’m a big believer you can never have enough running shoes (2 pairs being delivered tomorrow haha) but I also really love that brooks has clothes that are reflective. Great for those runs in the winter which are usually dark. Thanks for blogging … please don’t stop!
Alexis B.
Congratulations on 7 years! I started following your blog when Brooke was born. You have always been such an inspiration for running and life :) Thank you for all that you do!
Angeline Ellars
Congratulations!! You are so adorable and your family is beautiful. I am little over 7 months pregnant, and I have tried to run. It is so hard to run because the baby is on my bladder all the right. All the best to you.
Angeline
Karli
Congrats on 7 years! I’ve been reading since you were pregnant with Brooke and have loved following your journey. Can’t wait to “meet” the new babe!
alisha
Janae, just so happy for your blog. Just a little ray of sunshine for us each morning. It really does start my day off on a cheerful note. And I love your posts on body positivity and always providing us with a healthy, non-diet example! Bless you!
courtney
have loved reading for the last seven years :) today i had my first double practical for dental school… then went for my first run in awhile!
Anna
You look so fabulous, Mama. I’m running the Marine Corps Marathon this weekend. It’s my first come-back since having twins 18 months ago. Nervous!
Christy
After reading your posts this week about homemade bread I had to make some yesterday and it was amazing!
Alicia @Bridges Through Life
Happy Blogiversary!! I’m so glad that I found your blog in the last year. I think I started reading sometime around your wedding post. I love reading about your family and running. Funny enough, I read a lot of running blogs even though I don’t run. I’m so inspired by runners. I love weight lifting and working on beginning power lifting. I also did a yoga teacher training a few years ago and taught for a bit. I was never into fitness or sports growing up and while I’m still not into sports, I love how weight lifting has made me more confident and felt overall more healthy. I think it’s wonderful to have a blog to look back on how we’ve grown over the years and see our accomplishments, even better to connect with others going through something similar or just inspiring them. Thanks for being part of my daily inspiration.
Kalena
Congrats on 7 years! I’ve been reading your blog for years, and it continues to be a daily highlight:)
Roxanne hyatt
I started reading your blog about 5 years ago and it was a breath of fresh air. I remember crying when you became a single mom and sending you a message the day I read about your news. I’ve enjoyed reading about your journey as a running and seeing the Scenery that Utah has to offer. Only downside when reading your blog, I’m normally hungry by the end of each post. Happy blogiversary
Madi
HUGE CONGRATS, Janae!! I LOVE your blog!! I’m currently enduring a running hiatus due to HG associated with my pregnancy. I’m just about 23 weeks and have been on modified bed rest the whole pregnancy so far… so I’m living vicariously through YOU!!
Kim s.
I am currently job searching because of money. I Like My Current JOB But It Just Doesn’t Pay ENOUGH AND Long Term THERE ISNT REALLY Any potiental.
Kim
Janae- so excited for you and your family with the new baby. Can’t wait for you to introduce her to us. I just wanted to say how you have made me crave pancakes and waffles everyday now! Thanks :)
Courtney
Congratulations! Your blog is my favorite. I read it every morning while I drink my coffee ;) I’ve been reading for like 4 or 5 years haha. Have a happy day!
Aimee
First….you look fabulous!! Second…my randomness to share will be my recent 10k race success. I trained hard all year (completed my first marathon in July) and this past Sunday -finally- earned the 10k PR I had been aiming for this year, as well. I also happened to snag 1st in my age group (40-44). I turned 40 last December and after snagging the PR and AG win, it truly made me reflect on how good things are right now. This has been a great year. (Okay…comment was way longer than anticipated). ?
Alex Maxson
7 years! Congrats on your anniversary. I remember reading the very first post and thought it was different from anything else and got me hooked. I am excited to start training for another half marathon and get back into fighting shape. Today for lunch (fitting it hits on today) I will be trying the new Cafe Rio that has moved into my town. I have been wanting to eat there since I started reading your blog and now I get the chance and am way too excited!
Karissa
Good morning, I love your family photo!! So beautiful! I have been reading your blog for 4 years. I found it through a search for running blogs and yours came up on a list of the best :) The very first post I read was Brooks first birthday. I’ve loved all of your stories and have gained so much inspiration from your perseverance and strength. I hope for 7+ more years of blogging/reading together! Thank you!!!
Catherine
Congratulations on 7 years! It was fun to read some of your older posts from before I started following you a few years back!
Haley
Happy seven years! I’d love the new shoes :)
I’ve been on the DL because of knee pain, and am working on getting my mileage back up. New shoes could definitely help with that!
Kelly M
Congrats on 7 years! I have been reading for the last 4 or 5. I went back to the beginning at one point and caught up.
My husband and I went to California for the first time a few weeks ago and we absolutely LOVED it. We started looking at jobs and houses out there (only being a tiny bit serious.) I love my job too much right now to even think about leaving Ohio.
Noel arraiz
Congratulations on 7 years of blogging!! I enjoy reading your blog everyday! Thank you for being honest and sharing your life with us?
Kathy
Happy blogiversary! Thank you for sharing so much over the years. You’ve helped me through pregnancy, weight issues, eating out at delicious restaurants, and countless internet shopping sprees. I hope it has all been fun for you!
My note- cinnamon rolls sound really good. I need to find one.
Tina
Happy anniversary!
Diana
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. It is a bright spot in a sometimes dreary day. Thank you so much for sharing your life and lovely family with us!
Mel
Wow I totally remember all those posts from where it all began. I don’t comment very much but you should know you’re a necessary part to my day! I’ve been at 3 different companies since then and still, I get to work and hit the important emails first, get my coffee and read your blog before getting to the rest. When I take a vacation from work I still need to get my workout in, then coffee and read before my day. We’re best friends and you don’t even know it – like most on here :)
I just want to say THANK YOU for being you, for continuing to blog about all the REAL stuff.
You also introduced me to my new favorite shoe , the Glycerin 15’s this year. I need to buy in bulk i love them so much.
OH and I just found out they put in a KNEADERS near me, I finally get to try it after hearing about it for so long!
Have a great day!
Madison M.
I had pancakes for breakfast :) always a good idea.
Marley
Congrats on 7 years, I love your blog so much! Thank you for recommending the Pumpkin Spice Cheerios me and my 15 month old love them!
Carrie Smith
Random…. I LOVE EVERYTHING about asics shoes but I keep trying to like brooks because I feel like they are so much cooler (because you love them!) Haha :)
Allison
Congratulations!!! I’ve been reading for about 5 years and I have loved following your experiences! I love your recipe posts, and I will thank you forever for introducing me to sweet potatoes with avocado!
Mary
I don’t remember how I came across your blog but it was over 2 years ago that I did and I’ve read it every day and actually look forward to reading each day. I don’t even know you but I feel like I do -you are so personable! My only blog im fully committed to reading every day and keeping up with.
jenny
Since I’ve started reading this blog, Café Rio and Chick fil-a have come to my neighborhood and I’m pretty sure I would not have been as excited as I was to try them out if it weren’t for your blog posts about them! Lol!
Leigh
Happy blogiversary Janae. You have been so inspiring to so many over the last 7 years. I’m glad I found you ☺️ I’m off to work the early shift at the hospital this morning and enjoyed a coffee while reading your blog pre the beautiful chaos that is health care. Love to you and your family.
Jamie
Congrats! I’ve been following you for years. Thanks for being real and sharing your blog with all of us!
Holly
I am a mom of five and have been running on and off for five years. When I first started running, within 3 months, I got pregnant, so that derailed me! But I didn’t forget how much I loved it! I lived in AK at the time and the following fall I learned how to run even when it is extremely cold! I was also homeschooling 4 of the kids and doing the bookwork for our business so my running was really sporadic. I’ve been pretty dedicated for what, about a year now! But haven’t gotten over the hump where I feel like I’m a pretty good runner. I ran my first marathon in a September 2015. I had just had an iud put in a month earlier and I started my period on that day so the marathon took me 6 1/2 hours. During training I thought I would cry if I had a bad time, but I didn’t. I cried because I couldn’t believe I did it! Even in 6.5 hours!
Since September 2015 my whole family has been living in a 40 foot Class A motor home, traveling to churches in the US. It’s not a permanent thing, we have one more year to go! I try to run wherever I can. I hate States that don’t have shoulders on the roads!
Since beginning I have run 3 5ks, one 5 mile, two half marathons, and one full marathon.
I love Hungry Running Girl on Instagram to remind me to get out and get going!
Ms. C
Congrats on 7 years and on the soon to be arrival of your new family member. I read your blog everyday, it brings a smile to my day. I wish you the best in the coming years.
Tess
Hey!! Congratulations on 7 years, that’s amazing! I love reading every day and your blog has really taught me so much about running and maintaining a positive body image.
I live in Massachusetts and have Cafe Rio envy every.single.time you post! haha
Marissa @ Run Riss Run
Happy Blogaversary! Thank you for laying it all out there for us to enjoy :)
Sage
The relationship we have with the blogs we read (and I’m assuming the comments on our blogs) is a special one, right? I love it.
I’ll tell you about my family – I have a husband, an amazing husband M, who I’ve been married to for 10.5 years. We have a little boy, Percival (who goes by Peek) who is 19 months. He is the coolest little kid and I think my family is fantastic. I’m from Idaho, husband from Washington – we moved to Minneapolis for 7 years, then relocated to Atlanta for 8 months, and are now settled in Charlotte, NC. I work in the tech industry and M is a stay at home dad. I am new to running, but not new to trying new things. By seeing how you use running as a stress-reliever, goal setter, and happy habit – I’ve started using it that way too! Much better than treating it like a chore to be done and instead have it as a release I reward myself with.
Keep blogging, because it is amazing
(ps, I might have written this right after watching This is Us and got super emotional about the show/your blogging anniversary/my awesome fam. Oh my.)
J.L.
Congrats on 7 years. Running is hard sometimes. Really, really hard.
Julia @ Drops of Jules
Janae, I just want to say thank you for everything you’ve ever done for me. You’ve shown me so much about life and what it means to be a healthy, balanced woman. You have a light and a beautiful spirit about you. I hope I am one day half the woman you are. Thank you for sharing your life here on the blog. I’ve strayed from the blogging world recently to take care of my own mental health, but you have never been a trigger for me. I’m so thankful for you.
Kristina C.
Congrats Janae! I am so grateful to have found your blog years ago… you continue to inspire me. I appreciate you sharing your life with us! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
Mary
Congratulations, Janae! You are so inspiring. I’ve read other blogs over the years, but yours is by far my favorite. Your candidness, your infectious energy, your positivity through hard times, your loving family, and your love of life have kept me coming back.
Wishing you 7 more wonderful years!
As for me, I just ran a very hard 1/2 marathon (baa 1/2 marathon). It was unseasonably warm & humid and so things did not go as planned. I got dehydrated (body not absorbing fluids), so my time was about 8 minutes off what I was hoping for. But i remembered your good advice to just keep going, think of good things, and power through the tough times. I wanted to walk sooo many times, but I didn’t. I’m of course disappointed with the result, but it hasn’t ruined my day/month like something like this used to. I guess getting older helps? :-)
Erin Lane
This has been my daily paper for the last several years. I just love it and you. such inspiration!!!!
a little about me…ive been running steadily for the last 3 years, on and off for the last 15 years. I just completed my first triathlon and next on my list is a trail run!!! Cheers.
Kirsten
After not running for what seems like ages, I have managed to make my way back onto the treadmill. A new pair of running shoes would be an amazing source of inspiration to keep up the running! I have a full marathon to train for at the beginning of May next and plan to officially start my training at the beginning of November. Yay!
Congrats on 7 years of blogging – that’s a long time in the blog world :)
Sarah Forrest
Sitting in my ob office reading this post! 37 weeks!
Kate
Congratulations on 7 years! I’ve very much enjoyed your blog for the past few years — you’re an inspiration on many levels. Thank you for brining cottage cheese + grapes into my life and for teaching me chicken + BBQ is the perfecting topping to a sweet potato. (I had no idea potatoes could be cooked in the microwave until you!!!!)
I’ve been dealing with foot pain for about 2 years so I haven’t been running — x-rays, MRIs, injections, PT, etc. and still no relief. the only thing that helps the pain is not running. Apparently I have a “slip” tendon (an extra tendon) in my right foot and it’s not happy. I’d love to try a pair of Brooks that are a little wider in the mid foot and/or have mesh on the outside to allow extra room in hopes that helps things.
Thank you again for sharing your life with us!
Megan Davis
Thank you for sharing your life (the good and the bad!) with us all for the last seven years! I appreciate your openness and vulnerability, especially during the harder times. I am so excited for you and Andrew as you expand your family soon!
Laura
It’s been a couple weeks since I’ve checked in, but I finally just binge read many, many, many of your posts. I’m always so thankful for all your insight on running and family. You’re post the other day was incredibly helpful, because I’ve been contemplating purchasing a treadmill and after your review of the NordicTrack X22i I am leaning even more heavily toward NordicTrack. Now I just need to convince the hubby (who doesn’t run) that I need it. ?
Citlali Nava
Congrats! and thanks for all of your posts :). Like many others I do find your posts give me motivation to just get out and run, eat healthy, be happy and find the positives in what I would sometimes think it was a bad run/day.
Right now I’m cooking carrot-coriander soup (https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/7003/carrot-and-coriander-soup ), I add a bit of cayenne pepper at the end, I highly recommend it with some warm bread and butter on the side :). My husband prefers it with cheddar cheese and ham quesadillas :P.
This afternoon, I’ll start putting together our camping stuff, we’ll go to the Grand Canyon. Every time someone comes to visit us, we take them there and Monument Valley. I think we really just use our guests as an excuse to go there cause we love it :). I’m hoping we go to Utah over thanksgiving weekend, we’ve only been once to Canyonlands and we saw the most amazing sunset, red clouds over a river inside the canyons <3. We think Utah is absolutely beautiful, if it wasn't for the long drive I think we would be going there more often.
Congrats again, hope you are having a great day :)
Carrie Foley
Happy 7 years of blogging! I am currently working on my first postpartum running comeback. One painful run down, many more to go! Wish me luck!
Shannon B
Ah so happy for you and Congratulations!!!
Katie
Your blog is the only blog I read everyday! Congratulations on seven years! I don’t know what it is about you (your positivity, adorable family, tips and tricks, etc) but it has me coming back day after day for at least 3 years now and I will definitely continue to follow! Thank you for sharing your life with us!
KK
Congrats on 7 years! Thanks for sharing your runs with us!
Teri
I’ve been reading a chick flick romance book, but the setting is Utah and it talks a lot about the areas you also mention. When I read about a certain town, I think oh yep I have heard that before. HA!
Becky
Yay for 7 years! That is a long time! I truly appreciate how open you are about your life, and I love it when you relate life struggles to running. I cannot wait to see what is in store for the next 7 years! :)
Callie
First of all a huge congratulations on your blogiversary!!!??? I have been following you for years and absolutely love your daily IG posts and blog. You’re such an inspiration and have shared so many great tips throughout the years. I hope you know how many lives you have changed and inspired by sharing your journey! So incredibly happy for you and cannot wait for this new baby to get here! Thank you for sharing your life with us! XO
Denise Schneck
Happy Anniversary! I’ve been reading since right after Brooke was born!
Ashley Chadwick
The Brooks Launch shoes in your last picture on this post… that exact same pair just arrived at my house! Can’t wait to break them in.
Caitlin
Congratulations on 7 years of blogging! I’m loving the fall weather for running right now, it definitely feels perfect and gives a chance for reflection.
Leila
In all my years of running and all my years of reading your blog I still have never tried Brooks running shoes! So I’d really like to win just so I can finally try them haha! But in all seriouness.. I’ve been a reader for years. I may not comment much but I do here and there and I appreciate how open and vulnerable you are. Glad you are going to keep blogging! :)
Alicia
Congratulations! Seven years is a long time!
Renee
I just realized I have been reading your blog for about 5.5 years now! I found you when you were pregnant with Brooke and I was expecting a little one in October 2012. I have enjoyed following you through the ups and downs and transitions in your life. Thanks for giving us a peek into it!