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You are here: Home / Weekend / How Predictable!

December 27, 2010

How Predictable!

Just realized that last year we had lots of wind and my post was titled almost the same as this morning’s – I swear I didn’t know!

2009 – Wind In The Pillows

2010 – Wind In The Willows

Another similarity?

7.0 miles in 60 minutes!

2009 – Read, Run, Relax, Repeat

2010 –

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We set out on a run that covered the span of the island – 7.0 miles total. Just like last year! Last year’s 7 was the first long run in my half marathon training. I’d love to work my way up to run another half, but I just am not sure when to commit to it. Maybe this milestone should be the beginning again, just like last year?

We set out really FAST – I think because we all had fresh legs from our cooped up day yesterday.

Mile 1 – 7:57 (!!)

Mile 2 – 8:00

Mile 3 – 8:26

Then I got a side stitch. Too fast too soon! We walked for a few seconds and I caught my breath. Then we resumed and finished the final 4 miles between 8:30 and 8:50.

I ran as fast as I could and just about lost my breath in the last stretch. We made it with 20 seconds to spare!!

Within seconds of arriving home, Matt fed me a few orange slices – just what my whole body needed!

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The others deserted us for a photograph, so here’s me and Andrew

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Feeling great now!! I’ve got that metabolic boost that makes me feel all hot on the inside from the hard run.

After showers, lunch came next – more hydrating citrus!

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A Hugh Jass grapefruit

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Plus toast with PB and J, a carrot and some chips

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Larbs made these pumpkin cups for tonight’s dessert and we sampled one after lunch –

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This morning I took a bunch of headshots of my mom for her website (she’s an author!) They turned out pretty nice! Which is your favorite?

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More colors: these beautiful colored plates are going on a flash sale through OpenSky tomorrow as the first of a series of awesome dishware deals!! They’re perfect for bloggers who need a variety of plate colors ; )

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  1. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    I have been loving citrus lately! My parents sent us an assorted case and it has been so good! I love the second to the last pic of your mom! Enjoy the rest of your day with family!

    Reply
  2. Laurab @ foodsnobstl says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    I like the very last pic. Those colors look great on her!

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    • Becky says

      December 27, 2010 at 4:06 pm

      Me too!! Overall, though, I think I prefer all the brighter pictures because it is easier to see her face in them – but the last one is my favorite. Enjoy your family time!!

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      • Christine says

        December 27, 2010 at 4:25 pm

        Another vote for the last one. Or number 5 (counting as you read Left->Right then Top->Bottom)

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        • Katie G. says

          December 27, 2010 at 4:58 pm

          Yep, last one. Love the colors and the close-up.

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        • Erin says

          December 27, 2010 at 4:58 pm

          I totally agree! The last one. That blue looks great on her, your mom is beautiful. 🙂

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    • Melissa says

      December 27, 2010 at 6:29 pm

      Same here–I like the ones with the blue scarf also; either of the last two are my pick!

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      • Rachel says

        December 28, 2010 at 11:38 am

        I agree either of the last two! I like the colors 😉

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  3. Allison (Have it Your Weigh) says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    Wow, what a great run. That’s awesome! I think I like the second picture of your mom best. Hope you enjoy the rest of your vaca!

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  4. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    I like the second row down, picture on the right the best. So cute!

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  5. Allison K. says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    I def. like the pics with the scarves!

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  6. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    I love the top right picture of your mom. She looks so pretty, natural and relaxed. 😀

    Your lunch sounds so perfect! 😀

    Reply
  7. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    I’m really loving grapefruits right now 🙂

    Lovely pics of your mom 🙂

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  8. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    Citrus fruit does sound very refreshing; I could use some of that!

    I like the top right photo of your mom best. It’s clear, bright, and makes her look very professional yet friendly. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Namaste Gurl says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    Yay for long, post- holiday runs! I just ran a 6 mile loop in an hour and it felt GREAT 🙂 Don’t you love that post- run feeling? 🙂
    LOVE the second to last photo of your madre– what a good photographer you are!

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  10. Taryn says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Is that really how you eat your grapefruit? I’ve never peeled it like that….EVER! Very interesting, I’m learning something new all the time!! Looks delicious, none-the-less.
    PS. I prefer the scarf pictures as well. All but the first one where it looks like the lamp shade is sitting right above her head. (Or top row-on the right) Very nice expression!

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  11. Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    I don’t like much about winter, but I do love this time of the year for citrus–especially grapefruit!!

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  12. Stacy @ Every Little Thing says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    It is definitely time for citrus! We have a whole bag of oranges in the garage just begging to be nommed (or juiced)!

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  13. Fi says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    I like the very last photo on the left. 🙂 I’m craving grapefruit after reading this post! X

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  14. Christin@purplebirdblog says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    I love the second one down on the right of your mom! And pumpkin cups?! Oh my!

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  15. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    I like the second one in the first set!! Yum, grapefruit. Just got back from the grocery store and I’m glad I bought some!

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  16. Lee @ College Foodie Finds says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Definitely one with a scarf! Looks like you’re having a blast with your fam! Larbs…the pumpkin cups look delish! Props!

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  17. Sana says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    I like the close up of your mom- the last one!

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  18. Eva says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    I like the two where you can’t see the chair in the back.

    In all the other ones, I just wonder why she isn’t sitting in it hahaha

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  19. grocery goddess jen says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    I like the fourth one down on the left side – with the pinks.

    I’m so jealous that you’re relaxing on the coast…I don’t want to go back to work tomorrow!

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  20. megan says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    I like the one with you and Andrew hahaa jk jk. Def the second one of your mom with the scarf!! 🙂

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  21. Natalia - a side of simple says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    How ironic with the similarities with your posts from last year! It’s tradition for sure now!

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  22. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    love the last photo of your mom!

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  23. Camille says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    I love the last photo of your Mom!

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  24. Christy says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    I love the top right pic or the bottom left. She is beautiful in those colors!

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  25. Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    All the pics of your mom are great! I like the ones w/ the scarf. Any 🙂

    The pumpkin cups..NICE! I make PB cups, gotta try pumpkin too!

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  26. Amy says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Ooh, what kind of writing does your mom do?

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  27. Jenny at Rice n' Jeans says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    Ditto on the last photo

    and the pumpkin cups look really good ! I thought they were peanut butter cups at first !

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  28. j says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    The last one. Mom has beautiful skin and this photo does her the most justice .

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  29. Carol says

    December 27, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    Your mom looks great in all the pics, but I do like the bottom left one the best. Those colors work really well with her skin tones!

    Enjoy the rest of the time with your family. It goes so quickly!

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  30. Tess says

    December 27, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    I love your running shirt with the thumbholes! I am always looking for running gear with thumbholes. They’re the best!

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  31. Katherine: Unemployed says

    December 27, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    The pic of you and andrew really shows who has been outside haha I’ve been bundled up since November and am not taking off any layers until March! I really like the last pic of your mom; it shows her really smiling

    Reply
  32. Krista (kristastes) says

    December 27, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    I like the top right blue scarf pic of your mom, she is so photogenic! just like your whole fam 🙂

    Reply
  33. Leila says

    December 27, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    I like the 4th one down best. Red shirt + blue scarf = perfect combo 🙂 and the books in the background are the perfect touch.

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  34. Hannah says

    December 27, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    Is that really all you ate after running 7 miles?!?!

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  35. Jil @ Big, City, Lil Kitchen says

    December 27, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    Love the last one of her. The blue is gorgeous.

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  36. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    December 27, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    Pumpkin cups?! Yum!

    Reply
  37. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    December 27, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    i like all the scarf pix with your mom – makes me wanna read her book!

    Reply
  38. Cara Craves... says

    December 27, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    All the pics looks great.
    Your Mom looks beautiful.

    Reply
  39. stacey-healthylife says

    December 27, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    Pumpkin cups, that sounds so good.

    Reply
  40. Jess @ atasteofconfidence says

    December 27, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    I like the 4th pic!

    Reply
  41. Amy at TheSceneFromMe says

    December 27, 2010 at 9:16 pm

    I like the last pic of your mom!

    Those colorful plates are awesome! They would go good in my colorful house! I am not afraid of color and I have orange and red walls to prove it!

    Sounds like you are having such a good time on the island 🙂

    Reply
  42. Hannah says

    December 27, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    Ohhh, I want those pumpkin cups! There’s nothing like that in Australia at ALL!

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  43. hungryforbalance.wordpress.com says

    December 27, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    We get really bad wind storms here in the winter which makes a 20 degree day feel like -10! I try to get outside for my runs but on days like that the treadmil wins!

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  44. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    December 27, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    Speedy run! Your cheeks are so rosy, it must have been freezing!

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  45. Melissa @ I Never Imagined says

    December 27, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    I vote for the top right picture. Your mama is beautiful!

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  46. Laughter-Loving Stacy says

    December 27, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    I love grapefruits, that looked so good! Well done on the run!

    Reply
  47. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    December 28, 2010 at 1:22 am

    LOVE the plates. Are they plastic, ceramic?

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    • Kath says

      December 28, 2010 at 9:40 am

      Ceramic, I believe. Not plastic!

      Reply
  48. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    December 28, 2010 at 8:26 am

    Congrats on your killer run!

    Pumpkin cups? Yum! Does Larbs have a recipe for those?

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    • Kath says

      December 28, 2010 at 9:40 am

      On her blog, yes, she linked to it.

      Reply
  49. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    December 28, 2010 at 9:18 am

    7 miles in that cold weather is very impressive! Nice job!

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  50. Tara says

    December 28, 2010 at 9:52 am

    The top right picture of your mom is the best one!

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  51. Susan Mc says

    December 28, 2010 at 10:39 am

    I like last on the left pic too… scarf looks so pretty! I can’t wait to make Larbs’ pumpkin cups! Enjoy your holiday, and happy new year!

    Reply
  52. Annie-Rose says

    December 28, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    Those are beautiful photos of her! I like last one on the left – she looks natural, approachable, and the photo has a nice balance.

    Reply
  53. judy says

    December 28, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Definitely the 3rd or 5th from top leftside as best pic of your mom!! A natural smile! Hi everyone! 🙂

    Reply
  54. Margaret says

    December 28, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    Top right, photo, very nice….. professional ,friendly, smart, stylish……well done

    Reply
  55. Shari Latta says

    December 28, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    I have enjoyed following your family adventures this week. I like the 5th and 7th pics of your mom. Happy New Year to all of you.

    Reply

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