G’mornin!

Well, the weekend is over and it’s back to reality. Jason and I have a great weekend filled with new records, new beers and new dreams How did your’s go??

We started our weekend with a 9 mile run on Saturday morning! The farthest I’ve ever run was 8 miles when I was training for a half-marathon last year, so it felt really great to get out there and go the distance (so to speak )

We headed to the greenway to run it twice.

As you can see, the weather was be-a-u-ti-ful. It stayed in the 60′s all weekend! We were so excited! The first part of the run went really well, nothing new for my legs, but once we got to the second part…and around mile 8 my hips and left knee were getting sore and I could feel myself slowing down.

Jason handed me the box of raisins that I had brought for a mid-run snack, and after popping them into my mouth, I was immediately re-energized and ready to finish the run! [I swear by raisins as fuel for a workout! They have just the right amount of sugar and carbs to keep your body going, and to give you the boost that you need! Plus, they're natural!]

We finished! I was so proud of us I know nine miles isn’t 20 or anything, but it still is a new record for me (and Jason)! And as far as the debate went, I kinda am siding with Jason on this one: you just have to get out there and do it. I knew that my body was capable of it, but I guess it’s not necessary to have a training plan all the time <–is my opinion

After stretching for a good 5-10 minutes, we were on a mission….for food. Good food. Our favorite food.

H&M Deli!

I walked in already knowing what I was going to get, and while waiting for it, we participated in a beer tasting. No pics though Free beer makes me forget that my camera is hanging off my shoulder, haha We did end up buying a case of one of samples! A few Flying Dogs and Raging Bitches left with us <—name of the beer, folks

I had to remind myself to not inhale my food when it came out. If you guys are ever in Cramerton (why would you be?? I dunno) you have to go here! I ordered the Pesto Foccocia sandwich:

Inside that heavenly sandwich is let me try to remember it all : avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, onion, mixed greens and a spinach-artichoke mayo spread…that is to.die.for.

It is a messy, ooey, gooey mess…but that doesn’t matter. I don’t mind getting my fingers sticky and yucky for some good food FYI: I licked the aluminum foil clean once the sandwich was gone

Jas and I also split a bag of chips…

…and a piece of fudge-covered carrot cake!

Yum. YUM.

The rest of the day was spent in our jammies. Don’t you just love days like that?? Jason didn’t have too much homework, so we watched LOST and Paper Heart <—(I have the hugest crush on Micheal Cera!!!!! Gah. I just love him).

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Sunday was spent recovering from Saturday

We took Trixie for a walk and went to Cramerton to “look” at houses that are for sale. Just for fun, ya know??

We decided to go to Panera for lunch since we were already out and about!

I ordered the Fuji Chicken Salad minus the chicken, at the recommendation of a friend that works there

‘Twas yummy! I’m pretty sure he hooked me up on the fixin’s though! Thanks friend-o  (Along with was a Diet Pepsi and half of one of their huge chocolate chip cookies)

We also went to the phone store so I could replace mine (dropped it in milk…don’t ask) and then we went to look at more houses

Aww…I made Meatless Manicotti for dinner but can’t find the pics anywhere It was really good too! I found the recipe here.

If there was anything to be learned from this weekend it was this:

1. I love long runs
2. I love good food.
3. I love planning a future with my guy
4. I am already ready for next weekends 10.5 miler!!

Bring it on! Off to school I go! It’s time for our mid-semester evaluations…ugh. Wish me luck

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