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It’s My Birthday!

Tomorrow (Thursday – when most of you will be reading this!) is my birthday! I will be 28 although I had someone at work today guess that I was 24. I just had a moment of weakness and thought that maybe I would post a baby picture but I’m going to save that for a later date! 😉 Read to the end of the post for a fun birthday giveaway!

I slept in this morning. I considered getting up early to run or go to yoga but I reset my alarm for 7 instead. The eight hours of sleep were far more beneficial for my body than any workout would have been.

I was in the mood for something different for breakfast. I decided on a cinnamon raisin English muffin with peanut butter, honey and mashed banana.

Nothing really sounded good for lunch so I ended up making a Green Brown Monster.

Enjoyed outside because I have to be warm when I’m drinking cold smoothies. In the mix today…banana, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, milk, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds and spinach.

I needed a snack this afternoon so I had a Coconut Cream Pie Larabar around 4.

After work I ran three miles with Sullie. It’s been too hot to run her lately but it was overcast and cool so I took her with me. Someone is a little out of running shape. We were definitely running 10 minute miles! After the run, I taught a hot vinyasa yoga class at Y2.

I was starving after running and teaching. I made a grilled cheese on Ezekiel bread with provolone, spinach and peach pepper jelly. A big salad on the side.

Now for that giveaway! Last year on my birthday I hosted my very first giveaway on Peanut Butter Runner so I thought it would be fun to make it a tradition.

The Lululemon Cool Racerback Tank!  This is one of my favorite basic Lululemon tops. I love the longer length tank and the fabric is so soft and lightweight. It’s perfect for everything from running to yoga to errands!

The winner will get to pick your color and size! I’ll ship you the tank along with…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars! Because it wouldn’t be a PBR givewaway without them! 😉

Leave a comment telling me about one of your favorite birthdays. I think mine would be turning 13 in Paris on a trip with my grandmother!

The contest ends Friday at noon (EST). I’ll post the winner Friday afternoon! I will ship anywhere in the U.S. Please note that this contest is sponsored by yours truly!

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