I went on a little adventure this morning.
Our family friends were coming by bakery at 8:30 on their way to the beach, and so I needed to plan my run, breakfast, photography and blogging around visiting with them.
I could have gotten up at 6 to run, but since last night was kind of late, I didn’t care to do that.
Option 2 was to run 3 miles to the bakery, meet + greet, and run back. But I’m stuck on a 4 mile plan and didn’t know how 6 would be in this heat. I was also pretty hungry and ate a few handfuls of Cville Cluster plus a date before I left and wanted to let that digest a bit.
Solution:
- Bike there
- Run there
- Meet + greet
- Photograph
- Eat bread
- Bike home
- Shower
- Blog
The plan took action! Once I arrived at the bakery, I ran 3.2 miles in the neighborhood and came back soaked!! Everything I touched – from the computer mouse to the computer chair – got wet.
Shortly later, Ransome and his family arrived! They’re on they way from Baltimore to Hilton Head and stopped through for bread + sandwiches (and to see us!) Ransome was a dear friend of my grandfather’s and remains close to our family.
While we were hanging out, our newest bread was coming out of the oven!!
CVILLE CRUNCH!!! Formerly known as Flax Oat Bran. My very very very favorite Great Harvest Bread! It is our doughiest bread and it’s also super crunchy from flax + walnuts. Best bread ever!
Today it lived up to my expectations – hot out of the oven and slathered in vanilla almond butter
Wee bit of coffee on the side and breakfast it was.
[I cannot believe how different blogging with my point n shoot is – the photos look so different!]
I’m in desperate need of a shower and then I have to quickly get myself back to the bakery to work the noontime customer service shift!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Haha, I went running before work once thinking I wouldn’t get that sweaty- wrong, I sweat like a beast! Luckily I work at a gym, so I could shower 🙂
Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing says
Wow — dedication! 🙂 Love that you found a way to integrate your workout. And your friends are such a cute family. Hope you have a great Saturday!
Nikita says
You are so good at planning! I’m biking to work today and bringing a change of clothes and some deodorant- I just can’t avoid sweating and there’s no place for me to shower there!
Cait's Plate says
I literally let out a gasp when you revealed what the new bread was. OH MY GOODNESS! “Best bread ever” times 1000! I really, REALLY need to get my butt down to Cville (and pray that you’re making a fresh batch of that stuff when I do!).
I saw your tweet about logistics – I give you credit for all the figuring you do day to day! My brain would probably explode. Keeps ya young I guess right?!
Susan says
Keeps her younger –
heehee – sick joke, I know.
Hilliary @ Happily Ever Healthy says
You are so good at planning things! Sounds like a very productive morning! Hope you had fun with your family friends, have a fantastic saturday!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
I wish I was a expert planner like you haha! that new bread sounds/looks amazing 🙂
Sylvia @ My Attempt at Balanced Living says
You really do know how to keep yourself busy to the max huh? Awesome job still getting your exercise in and maintaining all commitments 😀 BTW that bread truly looks like the best bread ever!
PaleoRunnerGirl says
You look like you got a bit sunkissed! That bread looks delicious! Reading your blog makes me miss bread. I guess the vanilla almond butter would be Paleo-friendly! I may need to get my hands on some of that! 🙂
Lauri (Redheadrecipes.com) says
I’ve noticed w/my point & shoot that the pics always look SO much better/more centered on the camera than they do when I load them onto the computer… I’m not sure if this is my inexperience w/ photography or if its the lack of a ‘view finder’! Still hoping to get a DSLR soon, and hoping my pics will be more centered!!
That bread looks YUMmmmmM!
Baking N Books says
That sounds like a lot of stressful planning to me.
I think the photos look good!
Gina @ running to the kitchen says
The pictures still look great. Glad you could get your run in!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i feel like my entire life is planning around meeting people and trying to be as hungry as possible – i even have an acronym for it now AHAP
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
Who needs a word search or crosswords when your brain is running around like that! Geeze, you go girl! I never know how to fit everything in when I’m in a pinch…. I need to go make my list for today, like go make it now…. Guess I better get going, huh>!
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
You are one busy lady!
Have a great Saturday
Kerry says
Whats a point n shoot – have you got a new camera?
KathEats says
A point and shoot is a small digital camera that doesn’t have as many features as a big DSLR. I used a point and shoot for my first 2 years of blogging and then upgraded to a pro camera. But I still use my point n shoot when I”m doing rough things like biking or hiking
Reb (Life Doesn't Have to Suck) says
Do you have an iPhone? I can’t believe how good the camera function is. Point and shoot, phone, etc, etc, etc, all in one.
KathEats says
I have Android and my phone camera is not good at all. I haven’t been all that impressed with iPhone photos compared to DSLRs, but for point n shoot quality they sure are good
Reb (Life Doesn't Have to Suck) says
Oh, totally. It’s got nothing on the DSLR. But sometimes it’s just soooo nice to carry something light. I alternate between carrying full DSLR equipment (3 lenses +tripod) for my video work and sometimes I just need a vacation from it all. Hence, iPhone. 🙂
Kerry says
Ah I have a point n shoot then 🙂 The DSLR pictures do look very different, much better!
Jentree says
Ransome’s family is just gorgeous! =)
Brittany @ A Spoonful of Peanut Butter says
I still have yet to try Almond Butter. You must think I’m crazy. But, it’s the price tag that keeps me from trying some! lol. I always go into the store and stare at a jar of almond butter…for $6…which would probably only last me 5 days (tops. and thats if my dad doesn’t try it). Then I’d have a new addiction….that costs alot. lol
Kerry says
It is very expensive in the UK too – Kath did a post once where she made her own – that could be cheaper if you ever get a good deal on some bulk almonds?
rumfunandsun says
See this is what is wrong with me, I would have totally said oops no time to workout!!!!
Lynda @ Healthy Hoboken Girl says
Good for you, Kath! You have to make time to squeeze it all in. Thanks for always reminding us to put ourselves on the calendar!
You’re a rockstar! Happy weekend!
Whitney says
Will you be at the store tomorrow? I will be in town visiting friends and would love to stop by and give you some treats from my Kilwins chocolate shoppe 😀
KathEats says
Unfortunately we’re closed on Sundays!! 🙁 Will you be here Monday?
Whitney says
Oh boo! Yes !! I will be sure to swing by on our way out of town 😀
Khushboo says
I’m glad I’m not the only one who takes planning very seriously :)..sounds like you nailed it!
Hillary says
I don’t know how you ran outside today, but kudos to you!!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Love that doughy bread! Way to make it work logistically – I find half the battle is not getting overwhelmed giving up. 🙂
Joyce @ Jranola Joyce says
vanilla almond butter?
i need to branch out and try all of these!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
You’re so dedicated! Love it! Enjoy your day 🙂
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says
So great you were able to fit everything in! 🙂
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
Way to get your workout in! That bread looks especially delicious:-)
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
That bread sounds unbelievably DELICIOUS! I want to visit GH Cville stat =]
Nicole says
Hi Kath!
I’m a student at UVa, and I absolutely love y’alls Great Harvest – I’m so excited to try the new bread!!!
KathEats says
We’re sold out today, but come in on Tuesday to try it!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That bread looks incredible! I hate blogging with my point and shoot now that I have a DSLR. The pictures don’t look right!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Wow-jam packed morning! That bread looks awesome!! Has me craving some!
robin says
Nice looking family, hope they enjoy the beach.
Katie Perkins says
I never realized that Naturally Nutty butters are based out of my home state! The combination of cinnamon vanilla sun butter & mocha putter is amazing!
Molly @ RDexposed says
I’m glad to see priorities are on you to-do list: eat bread
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
wowww crazy productive morning! And Ransome is such a cool name~haha, first initial thought. 🙂 Have a beautiful day Kath!
Shayla @ The Good Life says
I love hearing about your logistics each day and how you work your exercise into it, it’s awesome 🙂
What a beautiful family…and that bread looks delish! I only have a point n shoot camera…one of these days I’ll get a top notch camera b/c I just looove the quality of your photos!!
J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I actually didn’t notice any difference in the pics! The point n shoot ones look great, too.
Lexi @ A Spoonful of Sunshine says
Doughy? Walnuts? Almond? Crunchy from flax seed?
All those words in the same paragraph?!
Food love x1,000,000.
🙂
Mom says
Darling picture of Ransome and his three girls!
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
Looks yum! 🙂
Angel7 says
The Cville Crunch bread sounds great, and I like the fact that it is doughy and has flax and walnuts in it!
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allpointswhole says
Way to work it out!
Donna says
That’s all you ate for breakfast? Weren’t you hungry?
The bread looks yummy!
lisa @ early morning run says
great job getting everything done! Sometimes it’s so important to be creative in order to fit in workouts! That bread looks delicious…I wish I could eat gluten! 🙁
Ally at A Girl in her Kitchen says
Wow! You are so good at time management- such an inspiration!
delia says
I like the bread name change. Cville crunch sounds way more enticing to me than flax oat bran! It looks delish!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Love the RFYL shirt!! Shout out to charlotte 🙂
Hannah says
I swoon, I melt, I long!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Great job on fitting it all in! I find it so hard to plan my workouts around the rest of my life sometimes.