I’ve got some serious weekend energy boiling up!! It is the BEST weekend of the year (second, perhaps, to Christmas Eve, which I also absolutely love) because it’s my BIRTHDAY weekend!! My actual birthday is Tuesday Oct 26, but of course I extend the celebration, month long 
We have a full house of guests coming and more locals to celebrate with!!
I hit up the POOL at noon. Some days swimming just clicks. And sometimes I like to completely zone out and just use the clock as my guide. Other times I like to count and make my goal laps.
Today I did 26 laps (52 lengths) as fast as I could. I can feel it a little in my shoulders now! I didn’t stop except to squirt in water a few times (my throat gets so dry when I swim!) It was an awesome swim – perhaps my best ever!!
I showered at the gym, so the bike ride home was HOT. Even though it’s only 57* out there, I think I was overdressed.
LUNCH!
I had a huge salad full of all of the leftovers in the fridge plus greens from the garden!
- Green bean + mushroom saute
- Lima beans
- Squash
- Zucchini
- Carrot
- Celery
- Olive oil
- Sea salt
- Bleu cheese
- Raisins
Plus some more of those crunchy sweet tater chips on the side! I probably had another serving this size from the bag as I prepared lunch ; )
Matt’s making crackers for the weekend, and I have errands to run and then a big trip to Richmond to pick up MEGHANN!
Want to start the weekend out right? Try my Sparkling Honey Basil Julep!! 
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I say celebrate all month long too! My birthday is in early November, and then entire month will be one of celebrations!
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
That is a hugh jass salad! Looks delicious.
Have a great birthday weekend Kath! 🙂
Carolyn @ lovinlosing says
Happy almost birthday!! I wish I could have made it up for the race, but I’ve got the Wicked 10K next weekend in VB. It actually sold out a few days ago. Still need a costume idea. :/ If anyone out there can give a costume suggestion, I’m game. I need to be able to run 6.2 miles in it comfortably, though.
Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says
How long does it take you to swim that many lengths?
Kath says
About 30 minutes.
shannon (the daily balance) says
have a wonderful birthday weekned! mine is NEXT weekend and I’ve already started a countdown 😉
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
Your salad looks just about perfect. Then again, any salad with blue cheese is about perfect to me. Love that stuff!
I love how upbeat you sound. Hope you have a fantastic birthday weekend!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
Happy Early b.day, Kath! & thanks for that delicious cocktail recipe – mmmm!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I think I had a birthday week this year – I love drawing it out because a day really isn’t enough is it!? It sounds like you’ve got a super exciting weekend coming up!
PS – Every Tuesday I try as many new things as I can and review them on my blog, and thanks to you Kath, this coming week I’m going to try sardines!! Just watched your Youtube video on them and you’ve given me the courage to finally do it! 😀
Kath says
HOPE YOU LIKE THEM!
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says
Happy birthday month! I celebrate all month, too! Why not?
Now I want some sweet tater chips! 🙂
ModelBehavior says
Im surprised your still doing so many salads, I have already made the salad/soup switch I seem to make every year around this time, salad makes me shiver.
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Happy Birthday weekend!! Totally acceptable to draw it out 🙂 Hope you have a great time with Meghann!
rebecca lustig says
i swam today too! it takes a lot out of you, no?!
enjoy the rest of your day lovely
sweetersalt says
Have a great birthday weekend!
Stephanie says
Hope you have a great bday weekend!! I’m on my way to the Richmond airport today too – maybe I’ll see ya there!! 🙂
Kath says
Oh fun!! Look for my KERF bumper sticker 🙂
Tabitha (From Single to Married) says
What a yummy looking lunch and the swim sounds great. Have a fantastic bday weekend – aren’t October birthdays the best? (I had mine on the 11th) 🙂
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
Happy birthday weekend!
Jamie @ Food in Real Life says
I wish it was possible to bottle the feeling of the anticipation of a fun weekend!! Happy early bday! 🙂
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
Love all the toppings on your salad!
faith @ gracefulfitness says
I want a sparkling honey basil julip, that sounds AMAZING! I will have to have you over to make me one sometime soon 😉
Congrats on the great swim! I love those workouts that organically are awesome.
Kjirsten- Balanced Healthy Life says
I love birthdays! We always celebrate them for the whole month too! That salad looks great!
Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) says
Woo hoo! Have a fab birthday weekend and enjoy the celebrations. 🙂
Sarah-Mae @ Eat, Run, Knit says
Happy Birthday Weekend Kath! I hope it’s wonderful!
Teresa @ Teresa Tastes & Travels says
Happy early birthday! Hope the rest of your birthday month is fantastic!
Ann Steinbach says
Happy Birthday, Kath! Nice salad.
Hope says
Happy birthday month!! I totally stretch my birthday out to a week long thing, but a month? That is pure genius! That’s a mighty fine looking salad there too!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Enjoy your birthday celebration! Sounds like a fun weekend coming up!
zoe (and the beatles) says
happy birthday weekend! it’s my birthday weekend, too! today’s my actual birthday though. have an excellent weekend — enjoy yourself :)!
Kath says
Happy Birthday!!
claire says
happy birthday weekend! I can’t wait to hear about the festivities in store for you!
Krystina (Organically Me) says
Happy birthday weekend!! Your cocktail sounds fab.
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Happy, Happy Birthday, Kath!! I like your style, celebrating your birthday all month long. That’s the way to do it. 😀
Enjoy the weekend! 😀
Sarah @ BikingNBaking says
I totally do the month-long birthday as well! Not just for me but I try to encourage friends and family to do the same!
Have a fun weekend!
Mom says
Happy birthday early! You actually were due on the 29th. Not sure if you know that tidbit or not.
Kath says
Of course I did!!
Charmaine @ Perfectly Picked says
Happy early birthday…I think a month-long celebration is an excellent idea! Why wouldn’t you want to extend it?!
Those sweet potato chips look amazing and I want some right now…along with that salad. I definitely need to start doing that – throwing leftovers on my salad. Love the idea and your creativeness =)
Amy says
Happy Early Birthday and Happy Birthday Month!! Im getting ready to kick off my bday festivities as well! My Bday is Nov 2 but I’m going to start the celebration this weekend. Why not!?!
Have a great one Kath!
Meg says
Yaaaay birthday weekend/week 😀 I’m so excited to read/see all your celebrations!!!
Emilyeatsclean says
Shoot, me and my hubby went on a week long vaca over my 25th birthday this year! 😉 So indeed…..start celebrating, girl. Have a fun weekend and I look forward to reading about it!
Esther says
Happy Birthday! My birthday is the 25th. Great time of year to have a Bday:)
kristinp says
Hehehe! My birthday IS Christmas Eve. You would probably explode with that birthday weekend 🙂 I hope you have a fantastic celebration and an AMAZING weekend!
– Kristin
Kristin says
It is my nephews birthday October 26, too. I’m headed to celebrate with him and my family. Hope you have an excellent weekend.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Woohoo for an extended birthday party weekend!!
57* sounds soooo nice. It had to be in the 80s again here…
Lisa says
How fast did you swim those laps?
Kath says
About 30 minutes?
Katie says
I celebrate my birthday for at least a month. And I’m in my 30s. Always a kid!
Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun says
Well, HAPPY Early BIRTHDAY!!! 🙂 Have a great birthday weekend!
Katy @ A Shot of Life says
Have a GREAT birthday weekend! Can’t wait to try out that cocktail 🙂
[email protected] says
YAY for the weekend! I think I practically skipped out of work today…have a great one!
Clare says
It’s so adorable that your hubby makes crackers on a Friday afternoon!
j says
Alas, my birthday is a week before Chritmas and seems to get lost among the holidays. Enjoy your birthday weekend ++
How are you still getting veggies from your garden? I’m in NJ and gardening weather’s been over for about a month now. Is it that much warmer in Va.?
stacey-healthylife says
Let the party begin. Enjoy all the fun.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Happy early birthday! 😀 I definitely think it’s necessary to extend birthday celebrations as long as possible. Otherwise they go by way too quickly!
[email protected] says
Happy early birthday! Have a great weekend 🙂
Erin says
Well Happy Early Birthday!! I’m assuming the new camera lens was an early b-day gift for yourself?? :):) (Your photography is absolutely gorgeous btw..)
Meagan says
Now I know why you like 26 so much 🙂
Ally says
Good luck in your 10k Kath! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Gorgeous salad!
I celebrate my birthday for a month, too. 🙂
Hannah says
Now *that* is one heckuva salad! Happy Birthday Week!
Camille says
Oh my gosh, is it already time for birthday season again?! I thought that just happened!