Weekend Wrap-Up: West Coast Edition

Saturday: Smile…it’s the weekend!
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This was the first Saturday in 4 months that I didn’t have a Saturday long run obligation.  Guess what I did?  Woke up and got out to run at the crack of dawn.
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Then we headed to the Girls On The Run 5k to volunteer at the Fleet Feet water stop…so much fun!
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It was a gorgeous day so we took our bikes out for a spin through the park.  Pink beach cruiser with a basket…safe to say I’m not on my way to being a triathlete!
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My kick-arse massage therapist, Robin Frazier, celebrated the 5 year anniversary of Franklin Massage with a fundraiser for Steps of Faith.  It was a huge success and fun party!
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I’ve been working with Amy Dutton at Ah Ha Creative to redesign my blog (woo hoo!).  She sent me a congratulatory Boston mug.  How cool is that?!!
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Sunday:
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AND…Jason had a work trip to LA planned for the week.  I made a last minute decision to tag along for a little west coast R&R.
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Airplane survival kit: Starbucks, fruit, and a travel mag
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@natrunsfar (natrunsfar.com) sent me so many great Santa Monica recommendations, so we headed straight to the beach!
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Shopped on the Promenade
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Chowed down on some mexican food…
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Followed by Froyo (aka my excuse to eat a cup of cookie dough and brownies)!
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Who raced this weekend?  How did it go?!
What are your favorite froyo toppings?
Do you ever take last minute trips without a lot of planning?  I typically research and plan ahead of time.  This trip…not so much.
#choosejoy

5 Words or Less

It’s been a full week!  To catch up, I’ve captioned each pic with 5 words or less.  Let’s do this!

Wednesday

Woke up to rain 😦

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But crepes made it better 🙂

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Before the rainy run

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Monkey training.  Soaked post-run!

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6 bake sale buttercakes.

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Toffee buttercake!!  Recipe coming soon…

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Sinema celebratory dinner. CB BQ’d!!!!!

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Butternut squash salad and pasta

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Sinema selfie in the restroom.

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Thursday

Breakfast after 6 hilly miles

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Getting excited for Christmas!

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Pottery Barn 1.  Jennifer 0.

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Girls On The Run Fundraiser.

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We take ourselves seriously.

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Such a wonderful organization.

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End of the night selfie.

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Friday

Loving the new Saucony Triumph’s!

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Will stop for pretty leaves!

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Love me some Olivia Pope!

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What are you up to this weekend?

Have you started buying Christmas gifts yet?

Do you run outside in the rain or hit the treadmill?

#choosejoy