Tangents + A Guaranteed Way to Run Faster!

I pick based on color for running shoes! I normally get more neutral or pink/purples, but whenever I see someone with bright shoes, I assume they are realllyyyy fast haha.

During winter I don’t carry a purse, I just carry my wallet in my jacket pocket. Brooke looks so mature with her bag!!

Also, saw your comment on mine yesterday, I will definitely keep you updated on my date! It makes me feel better knowing that’s how you felt with Andrew. Sometimes it feels hard to make real connections. This guy texted me that night to say he had fun and texted me first the next day, so thinking he is interested too :)

Hi Janae! Thanks for your wishes yesterday! We are staying in an area with lots of trails so we are off to do a trail run soon.
I’ve got a Tuesday tangent for you too! Peanut m&ms are the best candy hands down. Once I looked up why they are addictive and then I found news saying that Ben Stiller actually got hypnotherapy for his peanut m&m addiction which I found hilarious but can totally relate to. In college my parents got me and my roommate both a Costco bag at the beginning of the semester one year and it lasted us like a month. So I’m super curious how long Andrew’s box will last ;).

I started using Open Fit during the pandemic and can’t say enough about it. I usually do the long run class, walking classes and I am in the March barre challenge. Just completed my 500th class a few days ago. My daughter joins in for classes too. Love it!

I have two pairs of Christmas Brooks running shoes and the St. Patrick’s Day shoes as well. The happy colors and patterns are my jam.

I wish I could get all the bright colors! I need a wider shoe and the color selection is so limited in the wide widths. A lot of times I end up with men’s shoes for the fit.

Hi Janae,
I will have to give that app a try. It’s been a winter of injury and I’m sooo unmotivated (and scared of getting hurt again) right now! I choose shoes based on size then color. Wearing wide shoes really limits availability and color choices, i.e. I can NEVER get any of Brooks’ fun colors :( , just the subdued ones: black, grey, sometimes dark blue, etc…
I use a purse whenever I’m going somewhere fancy…basically whenever I wear heels… which is almost never. Normally, I just carry a wallet. Loving your sunny pictures!

Team bright shoes all the way! I have a sister who is 13 years younger than me, and every year for a good long while she used to buy me running shoes for my birthday. Having a little girl pick out your running shoes sure yields some interesting color schemes! Any little thing to add some extra joy to my runs is always a win. I am not running right now due to my pregnancy, but I am already looking forward to getting myself a new pair of bright shoes!

I cannot stand carrying a purse or bag around! I used to be really into them when I was a teenager, but now they make me feel tangled up and encumbered. Have you heard of Radian brand jeans? They are a little spendy, but they make jeans for women with HUGE man-sized pockets. I would highly recommend if you’re looking to break from the purse!

Hey there! Thanks so much for referencing my previous comment in your post – I feel a little famous now!! As you may have already guessed, I pick shoes by color first and then fit. LOVE Andrew’s new shoes – those look super fast!!
I used to carry everything I need in a little rubber pocket that stuck to the back of my phone. It ripped recently (kinda overstuffed) and I haven’t replaced it. Using a wallet again is a struggle…I forget to take it, leave it behind.
We signed up for CBS All Access to get the Superbowl and have hung onto it to catch up on all the back seasons of Blue Bloods (the channel recently changed to Paramount+).
Not so much a “thing”, but I can’t sleep without cool temps. If it’s hot and stuffy, I am jut miserable and get no sleep.
It’s fun watching your family grow up – thanks for sharing!! Have a terrific Tuesday!!

Brooke turns double digits this year, doesn’t she? She’s such a darling girl, I’ve loved watching her grow and change.

One of the strength training instructors I like said, “Even if you’re just watching from the couch, good on ya!” Ha! I loved that because I typically watch a video before actually trying it. I definitely like someone telling me what rep I’m on.

I would love to buy my shoes based on color, but I usually just end up with whatever color is in my size.

Depending on where I’m going, I carry a small cross body purse if I’m shopping or traveling, and I have my suitcase sized purse for church!

In the winter I love sleeping with an electric blanket. Ours is dual control so if I’m having a hot flash I can turn off my side and Les will still be warm! Lately my body temp has gone the other direction and I’m cold a lot so I’ve been keeping the blanket on all night.