FRIDAY RANDOMNESS
- By loramarie03
- 17 August, 2012
- 14 Comments
Boo, I’ve come down with a cold of some sort IN THE MIDDLE OF SUMMER. I took this morning off from running, and yesterday too, mainly because I couldn’t fathom getting out of bed because I was so exhausted and achy. I figured I need to rest up with the upcoming race on Sunday. I am so disappointed because I feel like taking a few days off is always a major setback. Bummer.
The rest of Friday Randomness will be much more cheerful, I promise.
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Favorite Five
- The cutest Janae (aka Hungry Runner Girl) had her baby on Wednesday! Brooke Lin… she is ADORABLE! Head on over to her page to check out the Olympic marathon champion in 2074.
- Michelle at Push.Pump.Progress is hosting an awesome giveaway for a Handful Bra! I’ve heard so much good stuff about these, so definitely learn more about them. And well, sign up to win.
- Talia at Bite Size Wellness posted these awesome ideas for breadless sandwiches. #10 is my favorite and pretty sure I’ll be making that Sunday night.
- If you’re looking for a new recipe, Jessie at Jessie Loves to Run posted Shrimp Pasta with Peppers and Onions. YUM! Sounds like a great meal for late summer.
- Michelle (not the same one) at Blogitness is also hosting a giveaway (must be something with the Michelles this week!) for LARABARS! My favorite snack ever. Yum.
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Race officials announced that they will be making the Madison Marathon a fall marathon. Too many close calls with the heat. I think this is a good decision but it is sad that it won’t finish at the brat fest anymore. They will still hold a few races that weekend so if you need to burn off all those calories beforehand, you still have that opportunity. I think this will be the first of a few that are moving to the fall after the hot spring we had this year (and the stress that it causes officials).
And, speaking of marathoning, how awesome does this race — the Patagonia Marathon — look?! Seriously! It looks absolutely beautiful and I would love to run an international marathon someday — and not just the “usual” Berlin, London, etc… something fun and exotic, and this definitely fits the bill.
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This is seriously my new obsession. Little Black Bag.
It’s a shopping site for accessories and beauty items. It’s one of those monthly subscription services where you can say you don’t want to buy blah blah blah. Anyways, for $57 you pick one top item that you want (they are all by designers like Steve Madden, Betsey Johnson, Kenneth Jay Lane, Jessica Simpson and BCBG). Then they give you two other items. You then have a week to trade with other people for better and different items. Yesterday was my first day and I now have 8 items in my cart, including this awesome necklace.
This is one item that I don’t think I’m going to trade unless something really cool comes up.
It’s not something that I would want to do every month since I don’t need to spend money on new handbags and necklaces all the time (I mean it would be fun to!), but I think it’s a fun splurge and the process is so cool! Very addicting though, warning if you are interested in signing up. I will have to share what my final bag looks like (I really want to get some dry shampoo?! But no one will trade me, must be a hot item — hah).
What are you loving right now? Any random thoughts for this beautiful Friday?
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I went through a similar bad summer cold just over a week ago and it suuuucked…I was too achy to do my hard runs and I’m still not quite feeling back to my old self. I hope you start to feel better soon!
I saw the announcement for the Patagonia Marathon, too, and that race is definitely on my bucket list. I’ve always wanted to visit Patagonia because it looks like it’s so beautiful and a race would be such a fun way to experience it. Also, I’m sure you’d get some race photos with amazing scenery in the background.
I hope YOU feel better too!! Yes the scenery looks incredible… I think it would be the fastest race ever because you’d be so busy looking at everything.
Feel better! I had a summer cold, too! It was all wrong on every level! xo
Thanks — I know, I think germs should just disappear (well in general but definitely during the summer)!
So sorry that you aren’t feeling good! Being sick in the summer is no fun- I Hope that you feel better soon. I am currently obsessed with a lot of things right now- Ben & Jerry’s Greek yogurt, Chocolate almond milk, crafts, etc.
Ben & Jerry’s Greek Yogurt is the BEST!!
Oh my that Patagonia Marathon looks incredible! although the altitude might kill , this one might be worth walking if you must. Have a great weekend and feel better. xoxo
That’s true, some marathons are just not meant to be run for time I think!
Thanks so much!
That Litte Black Bag site sounds really cool! Im excited to see what you end up with
Thanks!! It’s so fun and addicting, I think C thinks I’m crazy!! Hahah!
I’m just getting over my cold, everyone seems to be getting sick lately. Mine too about a week to clear up so rest up!! Hope you feel better!
Thanks — glad to hear you are feeling better! I hope this means we are in the clear for fall colds
I haven’t been feeling that great lately, either! Grrr for being sick in the summer! Hope you’re feeling better!
You too!!