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You are here: Home / Weekend / Weekend Energy

October 22, 2010

Weekend Energy

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 Party smile

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!

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I had a huge salad full of all of the leftovers in the fridge plus greens from the garden!

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  • Green bean + mushroom saute
  • Lima beans
  • Squash
  • Zucchini
  • Carrot
  • Celery
  • Olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Bleu cheese
  • Raisins

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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 ; )

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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!! Martini glass

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  1. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    I say celebrate all month long too! My birthday is in early November, and then entire month will be one of celebrations!

    Reply
  2. Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    That is a hugh jass salad! Looks delicious.

    Have a great birthday weekend Kath! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  3. Carolyn @ lovinlosing says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    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.

    Reply
  4. Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    How long does it take you to swim that many lengths?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 22, 2010 at 1:24 pm

      About 30 minutes.

      Reply
  5. shannon (the daily balance) says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    have a wonderful birthday weekned! mine is NEXT weekend and I’ve already started a countdown πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  6. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    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!

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

    October 22, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    Happy Early b.day, Kath! & thanks for that delicious cocktail recipe – mmmm!

    Reply
  8. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    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! πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 22, 2010 at 1:48 pm

      HOPE YOU LIKE THEM!

      Reply
  9. Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Happy birthday month! I celebrate all month, too! Why not?

    Now I want some sweet tater chips! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  10. ModelBehavior says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    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.

    Reply
  11. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    Happy Birthday weekend!! Totally acceptable to draw it out πŸ™‚ Hope you have a great time with Meghann!

    Reply
  12. rebecca lustig says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    i swam today too! it takes a lot out of you, no?!

    enjoy the rest of your day lovely

    Reply
  13. sweetersalt says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    Have a great birthday weekend!

    Reply
  14. Stephanie says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Hope you have a great bday weekend!! I’m on my way to the Richmond airport today too – maybe I’ll see ya there!! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 22, 2010 at 1:48 pm

      Oh fun!! Look for my KERF bumper sticker πŸ™‚

      Reply
  15. Tabitha (From Single to Married) says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    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) πŸ™‚

    Reply
  16. Jess @ atasteofconfidence says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    Happy birthday weekend!

    Reply
  17. Jamie @ Food in Real Life says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    I wish it was possible to bottle the feeling of the anticipation of a fun weekend!! Happy early bday! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  18. Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    Love all the toppings on your salad!

    Reply
  19. faith @ gracefulfitness says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    I want a sparkling honey basil julip, that sounds AMAZING! I will have to have you over to make me one sometime soon πŸ˜‰
    Congrats on the great swim! I love those workouts that organically are awesome.

    Reply
  20. Kjirsten- Balanced Healthy Life says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    I love birthdays! We always celebrate them for the whole month too! That salad looks great!

    Reply
  21. Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) says

    October 22, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    Woo hoo! Have a fab birthday weekend and enjoy the celebrations. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  22. Sarah-Mae @ Eat, Run, Knit says

    October 22, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    Happy Birthday Weekend Kath! I hope it’s wonderful!

    Reply
  23. Teresa @ Teresa Tastes & Travels says

    October 22, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    Happy early birthday! Hope the rest of your birthday month is fantastic!

    Reply
  24. Ann Steinbach says

    October 22, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    Happy Birthday, Kath! Nice salad.

    Reply
  25. Hope says

    October 22, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    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!

    Reply
  26. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    October 22, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    Enjoy your birthday celebration! Sounds like a fun weekend coming up!

    Reply
  27. zoe (and the beatles) says

    October 22, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    happy birthday weekend! it’s my birthday weekend, too! today’s my actual birthday though. have an excellent weekend — enjoy yourself :)!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 22, 2010 at 5:43 pm

      Happy Birthday!!

      Reply
  28. claire says

    October 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    happy birthday weekend! I can’t wait to hear about the festivities in store for you!

    Reply
  29. Krystina (Organically Me) says

    October 22, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    Happy birthday weekend!! Your cocktail sounds fab.

    Reply
  30. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    October 22, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Happy, Happy Birthday, Kath!! I like your style, celebrating your birthday all month long. That’s the way to do it. πŸ˜€

    Enjoy the weekend! πŸ˜€

    Reply
  31. Sarah @ BikingNBaking says

    October 22, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    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!

    Reply
  32. Mom says

    October 22, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    Happy birthday early! You actually were due on the 29th. Not sure if you know that tidbit or not.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 22, 2010 at 5:43 pm

      Of course I did!!

      Reply
  33. Charmaine @ Perfectly Picked says

    October 22, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    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 =)

    Reply
  34. Amy says

    October 22, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    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!

    Reply
  35. Meg says

    October 22, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    Yaaaay birthday weekend/week πŸ˜€ I’m so excited to read/see all your celebrations!!!

    Reply
  36. Emilyeatsclean says

    October 22, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    Shoot, me and my hubby went on a week long vaca over my 25th birthday this year! πŸ˜‰ So indeed…..start celebrating, girl. Have a fun weekend and I look forward to reading about it!

    Reply
  37. Esther says

    October 22, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Happy Birthday! My birthday is the 25th. Great time of year to have a Bday:)

    Reply
  38. kristinp says

    October 22, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    Hehehe! My birthday IS Christmas Eve. You would probably explode with that birthday weekend πŸ™‚ I hope you have a fantastic celebration and an AMAZING weekend!

    – Kristin

    Reply
  39. Kristin says

    October 22, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    It is my nephews birthday October 26, too. I’m headed to celebrate with him and my family. Hope you have an excellent weekend.

    Reply
  40. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    October 22, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    Woohoo for an extended birthday party weekend!!

    57* sounds soooo nice. It had to be in the 80s again here…

    Reply
  41. Lisa says

    October 22, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    How fast did you swim those laps?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 22, 2010 at 5:44 pm

      About 30 minutes?

      Reply
  42. Katie says

    October 22, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    I celebrate my birthday for at least a month. And I’m in my 30s. Always a kid!

    Reply
  43. Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun says

    October 22, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    Well, HAPPY Early BIRTHDAY!!! πŸ™‚ Have a great birthday weekend!

    Reply
  44. Katy @ A Shot of Life says

    October 22, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Have a GREAT birthday weekend! Can’t wait to try out that cocktail πŸ™‚

    Reply
  45. [email protected] says

    October 22, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    YAY for the weekend! I think I practically skipped out of work today…have a great one!

    Reply
  46. Clare says

    October 22, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    It’s so adorable that your hubby makes crackers on a Friday afternoon!

    Reply
  47. j says

    October 22, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    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.?

    Reply
  48. stacey-healthylife says

    October 22, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    Let the party begin. Enjoy all the fun.

    Reply
  49. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    October 22, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    Happy early birthday! πŸ˜€ I definitely think it’s necessary to extend birthday celebrations as long as possible. Otherwise they go by way too quickly!

    Reply
  50. [email protected] says

    October 22, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Happy early birthday! Have a great weekend πŸ™‚

    Reply
  51. Erin says

    October 22, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    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..)

    Reply
  52. Meagan says

    October 22, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    Now I know why you like 26 so much πŸ™‚

    Reply
  53. Ally says

    October 22, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Good luck in your 10k Kath! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!

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

    October 22, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    Gorgeous salad!

    I celebrate my birthday for a month, too. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  55. Hannah says

    October 22, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    Now *that* is one heckuva salad! Happy Birthday Week!

    Reply
  56. Camille says

    October 22, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Oh my gosh, is it already time for birthday season again?! I thought that just happened!

    Reply

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