What The Heck, Wednesday?!

My stupid broken toe has been keeping me up for the last few nights. Sleep deprivation is not cool. I felt foggy and “off my game” all day.

The good news is that I was able to start my day with our weekly crepe breakfast date.  Breakfast (and coffee, of course) has a way of making everything better:)

I set out for my run from the Perch.  After a couple days of easy running, my legs wanted to run. The broken toe did not.

It didn’t feel great physically, but my spirit appreciated the run.  Do you like the puddle of sweat forming around me? (Garmin 620, Saucony Kinvara 5, Oiselle Winona Tank)

I’ve noticed some soreness from changing my stride. Hopefully one injury does not beget another.  I figured an ice bath was a good idea.

They really help me to bounce back faster.

I stopped by my bank to make a deposit.  My bank gives me cookies.  They’re really good cookies.  I’m not saying I make my money decisions based solely on cookies, but it sure doesn’t hurt.  Insert a Pavlov’s dog/ classical conditioning joke here.

I’m sure it’s the southerner in me, but I get so excited when a Lilly Pulitzer box arrives in the mail. Yea for preppy beach prints!

I normally run a double on Wednesdays, but two runs didn’t seem wise today.  I decided to do some cross-training at OrangeTheory.  The class was at 5:30.  I needed to eat a light dinner beforehand or else I would be starving afterwards.

So…I had romaine spears with cracked pepper and parmesan.

No utensils needed. I just use them as dippers.

And then guacamole. I can not get enough avocados. I used to hate them until I became a vegetarian. Now I crave them.

OrangeTheory.  Thank you to my instructor, Sunil for the modifications. I biked instead of running on the treadmill, and I sucked.  It’s like I broke my brain when I broke my toe. Blah. I just stayed confused and had bad form.

But, a bad workout is better than no workout.  I feel like I say it daily, but I was so thankful for my friend, Corrie, Sunil, and AC/DC (Back In Black was my jam).

So…here’s to getting a good night’s sleep!  If not, I’ll go hang out at my bank and eat their cookies tomorrow.

A random picture that reminded me that limitations are often in my mind.

Do you eat before an evening workout?  

Do you take ice baths?

#choosejoy

Not So Fast…Track Tuesday

First…yesterday was the most traffic on my blog to date. Appearantly you like a broken toe and quinoa…weirdos! I kid. It truly means the world to me that you have taken time to read my blog…thank you!

Track Tuesday:

I met some of my track group for a speed session.

Everyone is racing in 6 days, so the group did an easier workout.

Warmup
4×200 (200 recovery)
3×400 (400 recovery)
2×200 (200 recovery)
Cool Down

My workout was even easier. I just jogged in the slow lane:(

My broken toe acyually felt a little better than yesterday and I ran 7 miles.  At least my Saucony Kinvara 5’s are pretty.

We went to breakfast together afterwards…woo hoo!

There’s nothing better than a breakfast with sweaty runners!

It must have been the coffee, because I headed back out for 2 more miles. Best part, I was able to run them at a 9 minute pace.  Progress!

My amazing friend (and Naughty By Nature teammate) Corrie brought me a get well present…she is THE BEST and knows me all too well!!!

The day was uneventful…chores and errands.

Dinner on the other hand was pretty stellar.  Coconut milk veggie masala over basmati rice for dinner. It’s so good, but my indian food never looks very pretty.

We’ve been working on plans to redo our patio for a few months. Today, we finalized our selections and we have a start date. And, on top of that…my new planters arrived. They’ve been back ordered for months. It’s as if they knew we were going to need them for our new backyard space! Kismet.

Even with a bum foot…

Indian Food…yes or no? My husband loves it. I’m a work in progress.
How are your speed workouts going this week?

#choosejoy

Beat the Heat

Are you battling the hot summer temps?  I am definitely feeling the heat in Tennessee.  Remember that it’s important to drink an electrolyte drink during your workouts…especially during these hot summer months.  My favorite drink mix is from Cocogo, so I’ve started making Cocogo ice cubes to add to my handheld.  I just mix two packets to one cup of water and freeze.  This way my drink will stay cold without being diluted. These cute little hearts make me happy❤️

Cocogo was nice enough to give my readers a discount code!  Use code: JENNIFERCHAFFIN for 40% off your order.

My favorite handheld is the Amphipod Hydraform Handheld Thermal-Lite 20oz.

In Shoe News…The Saucony Kinvara 5 won the Runner’s World Editor’s Choice Award!

If you follow me on my social media pages, you already know my love for the Saucony Kinvara (especially the Kinvara 5). I love the bright yellow!

Speaking of staying cool, I got a haircut today!  It’s the shortest my hair has ever been, and it feels great.  You will see me in this “Embrace The Hill” shirt from RunFarGirl A LOT…I live in it!

 

Do you use an electrolyte drink during your runs? If so, which brand/flavor is your favorite?
Do you carry a handheld, fuel belt, or camelbak?