I have this thing where anytime I go out for a run I default to three miles. Not two, not four…but an easy 5K. It’s been my “default distance” for as long as I can remember. Of course when I am in training programs for races I vary the distances to follow the plan but if I’m just going out to get a run in…it’s 3 miles 99% of the time. I know it will take me about 30 minutes and give me a good cardio workout.
It was 67 degrees, sunny and beautiful today so I decided that after months of three-milers I wanted to break the cycle. I ran five! It felt great. I am definitely more inclined to increase my mileage when conditions are favorable (basically…not cold!) so I hope to continue this beyond just today!
Do you have a default distance?
Onto the food…I met some girlfriends for brunch at Nolen Kithen after teaching yoga. They brought us chocolate scones with orange glaze to start.
The first thing that grabbed my attention was the breakfast pita. Scrambled eggs, roasted tomatoes, spinach, feta and cucumber yogurt sauce in a warm pita. It was phenomenal!
Sullie took full advantage of the sunny day and soaked it up in the backyard. She joined me for half of the run.
I hit up Trader Joe’s after my run to stock up on CLEAN eats for the week. I am focusing on keeping things pretty focused on fruits, veggies and protein next week.
I went to an event at the yoga studio tonight so I didn’t get to cook dinner. I stopped by Whole Foods and made a salad/hot bar box with all sorts of random things.
I’ve been watching the JT Saturday Night Live in the background while writing this post. Pretty funny. Love him (still don’t love Suit and Tie though).
Have a great week!
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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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