Final preparations for my Chicago weekend are underway. Mainly focused on freaking out about what to pack.
We knew the weather would be dicey with an early May trip so I’m not surprised that this is the forecast…I just have no clue what to pack. Everyone tells me it’s still appropriate to wear boots in the midwest in May. It just feels so weird and wrong to my southern soul.
I’ve decided I just don’t care. The trip will be fun regardless of whether I’m wearing boots, sweaters and rocking frizzy hair or not. I am just excited to get away from Charlotte and be with my friends. I’ll just bundle up for our lakefront run! 🙂
Workouts lately have been just okay.
Monday: Run 3.5 + Strength Circuit
Tuesday: The CrossFit workout pictured above…I got 11 rounds RX and I was happy with that. I’ve come a LONG way with my pull ups!
Wednesday: Hot Vinyasa Yoga
Thursday: 3 miles with the pup
Speaking of the pup…
That face.
Recent eats have been good. I’ve been all about the sandwiches this week. Yesterday’s lunch was a cup of tomato and veggie soup with half of a portobello sandwich with feta and sundried tomato hummus on whole wheat. I love this sandwich!
Dinner Tuesday and lunch today was a turkey sandwich on sourdough with avocado, tomato, sprouts and muenster. I have to comment on the mango that I cut up on the side…I think it was the sweetest and most delicious mango that I have ever had!
I roasted whatever I had left in the fridge for dinner tonight.
Barbecue tofu, sweet potatoes, zucchini and spinach salad. I loved this dinner! I have tried to cut back on the amount of processed soy in my diet so it’s been quite a while since I’ve prepared tofu at home. Loved it as my main protein tonight!
This post was a little all over but wanted to update you on the week. Hope it’s been a good one for y’all!
Much love. xo
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July 22, 2026
I am such a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast. 95% of the time I’m craving a breakfast that is on the sweet side. That mostly alternates between smoothies or yogurt bowls with overnight oats, chia pudding or oatmeal occasionally thrown in there. On the rare occasion I go savory – it’s scrambled [...]
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July 19, 2026
I want to bottle up this summer and make it last forever (well, maybe minus the wildly hot and humid weather that makes running a big thumbs down). I mentioned this in my last post…but I am really enjoying the slower pace and the days that feel like they have more space. While I’m trying [...]
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July 10, 2026
Happy Friday! I hope this post finds you well and enjoying the summer. We are in the dog days of it over here in Charlotte – the heat and humidity is off the charts – but it’s something I’ll embrace because I deeply appreciate the massive slow down that summer has brought. A lot of [...]
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June 21, 2026
I recently traveled to Big Bear Lake, California for the inaugural Big Bear Peaks + Pines three-day stage race hosted by TransRockies Running. This was my third TransRockies event in 12 months (see also Colorado + Moab) and I’m here to tell you that they can do no wrong when it comes to race organization [...]
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May 30, 2026
Happy weekend! Another week in the books! I got three runs in (6.5 miles, 5.5 miles, 5.5 miles) and I have a trail run planned for tomorrow. Total weekly mileage will end up around 30-35 miles depending on if I go for 13 or 17 tomorrow! I’m 16 weeks out from the Golden Ultra so [...]
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May 23, 2026
Happy Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a very rainy one here in Charlotte and while I am a little bummed not to be spending the weekend in Florida with the fam or by the pool at our swim club (just opened for the season!), I’m also welcoming a slower pace and time at home. It’s been [...]
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May 3, 2026
Hi and happy May! As we roll into the first full week of a new month, I have almost a month’s worth of lunch ideas for you. It’s a great mix of sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps. I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration for your midday meal! Open-faced chickpea salad sandwich on toasted [...]
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