We’ve been able to sync running and our business today! Plus a little biking. I imagine when the bakery gets busy that I’ll do a lot of biking / running the 3 miles and back to the space as my main form of exercise. And of course, kneading dough!
First this morning we biked to our CPA’s to get some tax and accounting stuff done. It sure is a good thing I love numbers!
Then we came home. I ate a date and a fig, did a little work and we were off again, this time to the bakery itself.
We are exactly 3 miles from the bakery, so it was a 6 mile run with a 20 minute break in the middle.
Here’s a visual of the updates – although now there are frames for the rooms! [More photos on our Facebook page 
]
Needless to say we were both tired and hungry when we got home!
Herring to the rescue!
Matt made a herring salad (smoked herring from Trader Joe’s are the BEST!) with carrots, cuc, celery, mustard and mayo, all mashed together. I served mine over spinach
On the side: an orange and a slice of High Five Fiber with coconut buttah
The usual – organic sparkles
Deeeelish! Although I’m afraid my appetite is still increased – I’m already feeling the inklings of hunger and it’s only been an hour!
Matt is out equipment shopping and I’ve got to get a move on on some projects I’ve been too busy to start between traveling and all the rest.
Gotta run!
{ 70 comments… read them below or add one }
I think I would love a 6-mile round-trip to work. Such a wonderful way (and excuse!) to get exercise in. Almost makes me want to get an office to work out of. Almost.
I was thinking the exact same thing! Far enough to be a nice workout round trip, but completely doable when it comes to getting there on time.
I love how you just “run over” to work. (Pun intended) 6 miles is impressive!
And what’s even more impressive is that after a date with your accountant, dealing with numbers, a 6 mile run, and running your life…you still find time to throw together an awesome looking salad. I don’t think I’ve ever had herring but if I am ever in need of making anything with it, good to know about the TJs stuff!
What a great exercise plan!
That coconut butter looks delicious
I would love such a short commute to work! Although I don’t know if I would be able to run 6 miles just yet. I think I’d need to start training for that to happen.
LOL I missed the coconut bit in lunch, and was staring at that bread, thinking THAT is butter?? What the heck kinda butter does she use? Then I realised
I love that y’all have the freedom to run/bike to the bakery…totally enveloping the healthy lifestyle!
Seems like a lovely day
It’s so cool that you live near your bakery! And I think it’s awesome that you are mentally making time for exercise when you know the bakery will be busy
That’s a great way to stay fit!
Good luck on your projects!
I love that you can run/bike to work!
Love how you and Matt are so in sync about work, business, and play
Its great that you focus running and biking places rather than using a car or other vehicle, I love that! Enjoy the rest of your day!
Sounds like a highly productive day!! Now I can appreciate the goodness of herring since I tried it last week. Do you notice a big taste difference between kippered and smoked herring? (Mine was the kippered kind). The salad sounds amazing!
I think anything smoked is a huge positive difference
I love that you’ll bike/run between work and home. I’m sure you’ll be wearing GH shirts and stuff too — great advertising!
oooo it’s all coming together! So exciting. I’m thrilled for you and Matt!
I bet it’s so exciting seeing your store coming together!!
How exciting that you have the venue and will get to start decorating soon! I know it will be so cute!
Now that I live walking distance to a lot of stuff I love the feeling of realizing I haven’t driven in a couple of days! Kind of makes you reassess what you really “need” when you avoid driving:)
Man, you guys are busy! SO exciting you’re having a great start on the GH business!
What’s at the link? All I get is a page that says “forbidden, website declined to show this webpage.” Is it just me? Now I’m really curious.
Same problem as Kim w/ the link.
I think you guys might have crashed the server!!
I am all too familiar with the hunger that occurs after lunch. I am trying my hand for the first time at sourdough today. My GH has such good sourdough. Excited to use the starter for waffles as well.
I guess you don’t melt the butter – more butter to bite of course
Wow – your workouts! Is Charlotteville a nice “out-doorsy” friendly city for biking and running then? It’s all traffic and noise outside my door. Erp.
A perfect day!
you love numbers?!? wow.
I always used to run or bike to work!
I don’t think your mom’s link works…
LOL i thought you said, “i had a date with a fig” wishful thinking I guess!
There must be something in the air today…my husband and I both have been way hungrier today. Maybe it’s the weather!
I would love to be close enough to bike or walk/run to work!
I love that you can run/bike to work. Talk about low-stress of driving! I wish my work was that close. We’re ten miles away and through some dangerous intersections.
Your lunch combo is drool-worthy!
One of the first signs of pregnancy for me with both kiddos was being really hungry all the time. Your body is pretty used to working out all the time – could it possibly be telling you something else? Just a thought.
Better not be! I’m not planning to do that for a while. At least 6 months. I think this is hormonal coupled with lots of exercise
That’s a really good way to fit in some light exercise..to walk/bike to and from work. Although you’re getting a ton of exercising running around the bakery already!
You are so lucky that you are so close to everything! My work is 14 miles from my house and that’s the closest I’ve been in YEARS.
What a great way to get in your exercise
You make me what to try smoked herring!
I bet all that running around for the bakery is burrning up all of your food!
I really like that herring from TJ’s too!
What an exciting time!!!
The bare bones – how exciting! I love the abandoned loft feel it has right now.
Sooooo excited for you guys!!!! It’s coming together!
Welcome to the neighborhood!! We are very excited to have another young couple starting their own business next door to us PLUS you will be have SJs coffee and fresh baked bread.
Yummy!!
Cheers,
Grace & Tristan
A Mystery In Common
1716 Allied st.
Hey Grace!! I can’t wait to meet you guys – love your philosophy and the prints are so chic!
you are so lucky to be so close to the bakery! that is such a great excuse to get in exercise!
I need to get on this coconut butter blog bandwagon…I feel like I’ve missed the boat!
I’ve never tried coconut butter before… i neeeed to!
PS… i am SO excited that you’ll be sharing pictures/your journey as you work to get the bakery up and running… I love before and afters!
How exciting with all the business aspects coming along! Do you have an estimated “open” date yet or is it still depending on so many factors?
Shooting for May 20th but it will be a stretch!
I love seeing the bakery in-progress photos.
Shopping for equipment sounds fun
I think that the best, most enjoyable exercise is the kind that comes organically — in your case, running to and fro and making bread that you later get to eat. I’m lucky to live in a biker-and-runner-friendly town too!
How convenient that you will be able to run/bike there!
Smoked herring sounds interesting, I love smoked salmon so I might have to give it a try!
I’m just a wee envious of your PERFECT distance between home and the bakery. If I calculate the hours and money I lose each week driving all over, it would just make me cry!!! Things are looks fabulous, though! Congrats
I know how you feel about being busy and getting a bit behind on things!! Also, since all of this house stuff, my appetite has been through the roof!
What an awesome space Kath! Can’t wait to see it all unfold.
How large is the space total?
I don’t think I’ve ever tried herring… looks fabulous though. And for some reason those oranges just sound like the perfect pairing!
2500 sq ft!
That’s awesome! Perfect size to develop and expand as you and Matt grow the business.
I always feel hungrier when my hormones are RAGING!!! Perhaps that’s what’s going on? EIther way, embrace it!
Sounds like the perfect way to get where you need to go and exercise too.
What a great day!
Very cool. I liked it on facebook. The Great Harvest near me closed.
I never had a chance to check it out. I think there are others in Atlanta though.
Wow, what a day!! Glad you guys managed to have fun while getting down to business. I love that you’re able to sneak in fun amounts of exercise as well, despite being so busy.
I am so glad to hear that the preparation for your new business is coming along nicely
That salad looks delicious!!
That’s a great way to sneak exercise in. The perfect distance, and the salad looks really good too! All of your pictures are so colorful and pretty.
I LOVE Great Harvest! I have never had the High Five Fiber, but the Popeye and Oregon Herb are my favorite. Unfortunately, I don’t have one near by, but next time I go I will try this one. Super jealous of your biking/running commute. Enjoy it! Sitting in Chicago traffic each day is a real drag!
ooh – the orange looks SO good. Trader Joe’s herring huh? I really need to peruse that place more. It’s like a gold mine!
Hey,just skimming my old copy of skinny bitch by rory freedman.ever read it?sounds shallow but it is all about eating real food.the authors totally slam the big food industries.it is great reading. also, have u considered encouraging local kids to help with bakery decor?we bought our kids blank canvas and let them fingerpaint with a select group of colors.they get new art every 6 months or so – that always matches – and the kids feel super cool.parents are suckers for that stuff – builds big loyalty.
Wow! Busy bees today
Can’t wait to see the store come together! So exciting! 
I love the fact that you guys can get to work on foot/bike and are dedicated to doing so! I need to be better about doing this although running to class with what seems like a 50 pound backpack doesn’t seem like a good idea. lol. May have to go the bike route!
I’m pretty sure I have those same bowls. IKEA?