Green Lake is Seattle’s running/cycling/paddle-boating/lounging haven in the summertime. I’ve run two 5K races along the paved loop around the lake, and I also did my last long run there.
Aaron and I walked around the park yesterday and I took some photos. Even when I’m not running, Green Lake is a nice place to be.
Seattle wins.
Soooo, turns out I can only do a two-minute wall sit!! I should probably test my skillz BEFORE I say I want to challenge the fitblr record…
And now I shall try to distract from that fact by showing you my new lavendar lululemon running top! It was a bit expensive, but it’s super light and comfy!
I’m thinking about doing a lululemon giveaway. Does anyone like lululemon here? : )
I feel like someone posted about this recently and linked to the results, but I can’t remember who.
I wanna know because I might wanna challenge the record…
Notes from Monday:
I’m down 2.4 pounds since last Monday. I usually don’t keep too close an eye on my weight, but when my jeans start feeling too tight, I know it’s time to refocus on healthy eating and fewer desserts/alcoholic beverages. This also helps me feel better – and run better – overall. (And my jeans fit well today.)
I got my hair cut yesterday, but you’d never know because my girl is quite skilled at getting rid of split ends while avoiding that awkward “I just got my hair cut and it won’t look normal for another five days” thing. You know what I mean.
I took the trouble to put on makeup, straighten my hair and wear something other than a t-shirt today. Because…
I got enough sleep last night, and it was awesome. Must do this more often!
Hope everyone’s having a great start to the week!
Vanilla/chocolate swirl with all kinds of fruit and a little cookie dough/brownie action on top.
Oh. Em. Gee. YUM!
Jen sent me the link to our run as recorded by her Garmin 405. Yeahhh, I’m happy with this one!!
Also happy with the three-hour nap I just took. Also happy with the decision to now go eat massive amounts of fro-yo with Aaron.
Uhhh, yes, I’m going to make a meal out of it. And?
7.5 miles in 1 hour, 14 minutes! A great long run with Jen (DetermiNation coach and Boston marathoner) and another guy (forgetting his name).
Somehow both of my ankles got muddy in the same spot. Hmm.
My 15K is two weeks from today! Jen advised me to start trying Gu and Shot Blok-type things in preparation for that race and for the half-marathon. Anyone have any faves I should try?
GOOD LUCK to everyone on their races, and CONGRATS to those of you who’ve already killed one today!
We all use common dishes at work, and some off the mugs are pretty random. I’ve learned plenty of interesting factoids while drinking my tea.
I guess there’s some baby-mama drama going on amongst bass, but the male bass sounds pretty legit. Savagely defend that nest!
I usually start craving something sweet, hmm, IMMEDIATELY after finishing my lunch.
I’ve found that the sweetness/tartness/crunchiness of grapes satisfies that craving in place of a cookie (or five) or some sugary cereal.
Luckily, my co. provides free grapes (and other fruit), so I can almost always choose the healthier way to satisfy my afternoon craving. I also snagged a tangerine-thing for the inevitable late-afternoon craving.
Satisfying a craving with something healthy works much better for me than just trying to ignore it completely!
Tuna, tomato, avocado. Already ate the other half.
Needs a pickle and some mustard like whoa! My mistake.
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