Friday Favorites + I did it, even though I was scared.

(shorts, tank)

That first one again is terrifying. It’s been over 6 months since my final velocity exercise (I dropped out of St. George due to an harm), and I’ve procrastinated for fairly a while to get again into velocity. I made a decision this week was the week, and that I may belief myself that if it felt off in the course of the exercise, I’d cease instantly. My buddies had been doing a 5′ 4′ 3′ 2′ 1′ exercise, and I went for it with them. All the things felt 100% superb. I’m thrilled. However I additionally wish to be past good as a result of I by no means wish to really feel the way in which I did final October/November once more. The post-speed exercise excessive was stronger than ever after this one:

Twinner hair.

Skye requested for some blueberry muffins earlier than run membership, so I made these, and so they tasted like cake🙂

They fueled her effectively for her staff’s 400-meter relay exercise.

My Friday exercise was with my chicks within the storage on the Peloton. It’s at all times a bit surprising how rapidly I lose my biking health after I’m not on it commonly. We moved the Peloton into the storage now… Subsequent we’d put it within the kitchen;)

Now for some favorites this week:

*My ER physician brother despatched me this examine concerning the hyperlink between step rely and despair. It’s an fascinating learn. I run for my psychological well being.

*I’ve at all times wished to purchase one thing from Boden as a result of their items have a lot persona and scream brightness and happiness. I purchased this yellow short-sleeved sweater, and it’s my favourite prime now. New prospects get 10% off with code: V9AQ (warning: their clothes isn’t low-cost, however the particulars and high quality are superb).

*These Levi denim shorts are my most-worn merchandise within the spring and summer time. They’re the right size for me.

*The container saves us each soccer season to pack snacks with us.

*I’m a carb lover by way of and thru, however have been hitting 100-120 grams a day of protein since I bought dwelling from Europe, and I’m beginning to really feel SO a lot better on my runs. I feel I’ve been under-fueling my protein wants for the way a lot I run… I may survive fortunately on carbs all day lengthy. It’s superb what easy additions can do for the way you’re feeling general: I added 4 ounces of rotisserie hen to my tomato soup, which was scrumptious. I can nonetheless eat what I like, I’m simply including protein to every meal and ensuring my snacks have protein, too.

*I began taking these gummies after studying about how a lot ladies want creatine every day. This firm despatched me these (with no settlement to put up) a number of months in the past, and I forgot about them (sorry!!) till final week. I’m not kidding. My mind fog has burned off just like the fog of San Francisco at midday. It could possibly be the placebo impact, it could possibly be a post-trip excessive, or it may simply be serving to me to focus and keep in mind issues. It took a number of days to kick in, however I prefer it quite a bit up to now. The flavour is nice, the feel takes a second to get used to, and I like getting it in fast with gummies. I’m taking three a day.

*My summer time shades this 12 months (and if in case you have a giant head like me, these will really match and never really feel like your mind is being squeezed all day)!