Every time I get up and run first thing in the morning, when I’m rolling in that final half mile, I cannot BELIEVE that I did it! I don’t know why, but 5 miles before breakfast still seems impressive to me. ANY workout before breakfast is impressive!
I am full of energy today (excitement!?) and changed the bedding and put them in the washer all before our run. Then I ate a date. And we were off.
Hella, killer hills had me walking at times to catch my breath, but I survived. 45 minutes \\ 4.8 miles.
Overnight oats say holla!
In my homemade Honey Crunch PB jar:
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/4 cup yogurt (all we had 🙁 )
- 1/4 cup milk (all we had 🙁 )
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 whole honkin’ banana
- Pinch salt
- This morning: Nature’s Path Hemp Plus Granola!
We are moving from land to sky around noon. See you tonight, hopefully when I’m sweating in the sun!
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
I feel lost..where are you going!? I read all your posts, maybe I missed something!?
Aaah o/n oats – I had SUCh a major craving for them the other day, but it was like, 10mins before breakfast :'( alas!
KathEats says
Marco Island, FL for the Great Harvest Convention!
Nicole @ yuppie yogini says
I agree, working out before breakfast is amazing. I used to have boundless energy in the morning and then it shifted to the evening. Now it’s all I can do to make a pot of oats when I wake up.
Jazz says
Yeah! I only workout before breakfast now ! by the time I’m 3 miles into my run I wake up and realize i have to run back home to eat.. perfect!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Have fun and be safe on your trip!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Dang those oats look good! It feels great to get moving in the morning. I love that feeling when you’ve accomplished something like that first thing! Have a safe trip!
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
I LOVE working out in the morning! It gives me so much more energy and makes me feel good for the whole day!
Evan Thomas says
I haven’t been able to get myself running before breakfast in ages. I’ll need to use this for inspiration just to get out now.
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
yay for productive mornings!
Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says
Breakfast is always so lovely after a great morning run! Glad to hear it made your day 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Your oats in a jar always look so amazing. Congrats on the run! I’m really getting into the morning runs. It’s so nice to have it out of the way and make breakfast that much more delicious. 🙂
Lisa Rainer @ Healthful Sense says
I miss morning runs! Somehow runs don’t happen anymore now that I have 3 little ones… I guess running after them all day counts though 🙂
Camille says
Those look like perfect “to-go” oats!
Have a safe flight!
Katie @ peacebeme says
This may sound weird, but your routine is comforting somehow! I have been noticing lately how much when I stick to a similar routine every day, I feel so much less anxious and out of place. I think you have a good routine showing through on your blog!
Debbie B (DebaRooRoo) says
Congrats on surviving the run!! 🙂 🙂
Christie {Nourishing Eats} says
Travel safe, Kath!!
Those overnight oats look particularly yummy today!
Anne @ Baking Me says
I admire your energy! I just starting going to the gym again yesterday after a month long hiatus. Have a great trip!
Marisa @ Loser for Life says
Way to go on that morning run, Kath!
Enjoy the convention!!
[email protected] says
love oats in a mason jar. OIAMJ! 🙂 I have similar emotions about a.m. workouts…first the “no, I wanna stay in my jammies and make oats” phase…then the…”ok, ok, FINE, I’m going to get this over with” phase, and then the “wow I feel amazing and energized and SO glad I did this” phase.. 😉
safe travels,
cathy b.
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That jar looks fun to eat!
Have a great trip, guys!! 🙂
Simply Life says
nice work with the run!…safe travels!
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Impressive run before breakfast and the oats look wonderful. Have a safe trip!
Baking 'n' Books says
I think the granola would make up for the lack of the other stuff! Wish I felt as great as you – slept in and stomach is crap. Oh well – I’ll dream up some Florida sun 🙂
lynn @ the actor's diet says
things eaten in jars are so much more fun!
Val @ Balancing Val says
I fell in love with overnight oats in a jar.
I don’t even wait for a jar of nut butter to be almost gone. I do it exactly like you and smash the nut butter around the bottom of a empty jar.
Yay for sun and vitamin D 🙂
You better wear your sunscreen 😉
Amanda (Eating Up) says
Smooth and safe travels!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I love workouts before breakfast….call me crazy-but it is a great way to get some energy 🙂 Plus, I like the taste of breakfast after–soooo satisfying, mmmm! Have fun packing and fly safe, Kath!!
Cindy says
Stories like this is exactly why I want to start running. Thank you for the inspiration.
Have a safe trip!
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
I too love getting up early and exercising — too bad my body/brain doesn’t want to very often.
Have a safe trip!
Natalia - a side of simple says
Have a safe trip!! I’m so excited to hear about the convention 🙂 Hopefully it comes with bread pictures overload!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I love getting in a workout before breakfast! It makes me feel so accomplished 🙂
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
Five miles before breakfast is super impressive! It’s hard for me to workout in the mornings before breakfast because I wake up so darn hungry! 🙂
Teresa (Teresa Tastes & Travels) says
Safe travels! Or, as Rick Steves would say, happy travels!
Morgan says
Working out in the morning sets the tone for the whole day..
Beautiful pictures! Happy traveling!
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
Have a safe trip!
I love bundling up on windy days for runs – all those extra running accessories 🙂
Alexa @ SimpleEats says
Have a fabulous time! Eat some tropical oats while you’re there!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Have fun here in Florida! The weather is wonderful! 😀
Sarah @ The Strength of Faith says
Okay, I’m a little jealous of this trip. GH Bread + SUNSHINE? Is there a better combination?
Emily @ One Sweet Vegan says
Enjoy the warm sun rays! 🙂
Brooke says
I swear, overnight oats in a mason jar just look/taste so much better!! 🙂
Maryann (The Balanced Bean) says
Working out first thing in the morning is my favorite way to start the day. I hope you have safe and smooth travels!!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
“I don’t know why, but 5 miles before breakfast still seems impressive to me. ANY workout before breakfast is impressive! “—
Yes, and YES!
I used to be a much bigger runner. And now when I read that anyone runs more than a couple miles, runs 5 or even 10 miles, I am always impressed. And to do it before breakfast, you’re superwoman 🙂
Safe travels!
Katie says
Woah woah woah, hold the phone. HONEY CRUNCH PB!?!?! I am all over that!
Anne @ butter and bear says
Running before breakfast IS a major accomplishment! Good luck traveling:-)
Hannah says
WOWZER those overnight oats in a jar look superb!! I’m jealous that it’s warm enough/dry enough to run outside. In massachusetts it has been raining/snowing on and off and puddles cover the sidewalks!
looking forward to drawing inspiration from KERF for my (very) new blog!
Hannah
Aimee says
Wow! Those oats sound amazing. My head is spinning thinking about all of the variations that could be done with this basic recipe. Nice job!
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
Working out before breakfast is the best way to start my day! It makes me feel so productive and happy 🙂 Hope you have a safe flight! Have some fun in the sun when you get there!
Alissa says
Those oats look delicious! I drop my husband off at work every morning around 6:30 am – maybe I’ll hit the gym after that. It just gets harder as the day goes on! Thanks for the motivation!
Enjoy the vacay!
Lauren @chigallauren says
Your oats look delish! and ps…love your green zip-up!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Getting in a killer run in the morning always pumps me up for the day too. I love feeling so accomplished so early in the day!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
Ugh, I would absolutely die for some sun right now! I am the same way, I always impress myself when I whip out a great workout before breakfast! It makes it so much more delicious:)
[email protected] says
Hey Kath! dahhh that ooiaj looks sooo smackalicious! 😀 I have a very random question, but I ask b/c you seem to be so good at dyi type of stuff! For your wedding day, did you do a lot of diy materials? Or everything was purchased and done the normal way? I’m curious how many bloggers (b/c y’all are so talented!) have done some things for their weddings.
Carlo says
wow, it looks like a cool breakfast! I like the idea of having breakfast in a Jar 🙂 I will try it vegan with soy yogurt and maple syrup. Thank you for the inspiration!
Rachel @ Healthy Teacher says
Last time I worked out before breakfast I almost passed out. Now, I’m kind of afraid to. Maybe I should try a date. I don’t know.
Hannah says
Fingers crossed the flights went to plan!
Emily says
How did you get to be so fast!? My distance pace is sooo slow, my 50 yard dash on the other hand, that one’s speedy 🙂 Have a safe trip!!
Kathleen says
YUM! I’ve never seen oatmeal put in a mason jar! You are so awesome Kath! 😀
Kristen, Sweetly says
your breakfast colors make it look like fall! i shouldn’t have been excited about that. i’d like spring immediately, but i’ll take my time through that and summer, please. haha.
Miranda @ Conquering College... One Bite at a Time says
That oatmeal looks so good! I can’t wait to try overnight oats tomorrow night. It’ll be perfect for the nights I stay at my boyfriend’s and need a quick n’ easy breakfast to take with me on the go the next morning. Thanks for the great ideas!! 🙂
I’m a new reader, but I’m definitely hooked 😉
[email protected] says
I hope you’re having a blast at the convention! I’m behind on posts, but I’ll get caught up soon! 🙂