Shall we then? Yes, let’s.
1. The Foam Roller. My hips/ITB have been really tight lately so I sprung for a foam roller since Red recommended it so highly. All I can say is…
2. A few good movies. True Grit, Winter’s Bone, and The King’s Speech. Since it’s award season and I love seeing as many of the movies up for the big Oscar award as possible I saw the aforementioned three. I must say that I loved all three of them. They are very different from each other but each one features amazing performances. 3. The Graphic Novel Series: Fables. Ok fine, so it’s a series of comic books, but they are really effing cool. I can’t get enough of them. A co-worker brought me the first one since he knows about the fact that I am actually a 12-year-old-boy (Lord of the Rings, anyone?). I was skeptical since I haven’t really read comics since Archie, but it’s a really interesting concept of how all the Fables were kicked out of their homelands and now have to live incognito in New York. The artwork is gorgeous. In the words of Reading Rainbow….but you don’t have to take my word for it…4. USO donations. I met my $1000.00 goal and am so thankful to everyone who donated thus far. You guys rock!5. FNGs (Effing New Guys). BIG shout out to my homie, FNG LaWa. She has been kicking some serious butt and is getting better and better. LaWa joined the running group after her THIRD child was born and has really stuck with it. FNGs everywhere should follow her lead. Steady and ready, that’s how she rolls. 6. The Warrior Dash series of races. I’m basically crapping my pants about this race on Saturday. I don’t plan on really “racing” it since I’ve got a 20 miler slated for Sunday, but it still looks pretty intense. Stand by for hilarity from that race report. 7. Girl talk. I love talking with my girlfriends while we run. And no, we don’t always just talk about tupperware and bonbons. 8. Tuna salad sandwiches. I could eat this everyday. I know some people hate tuna salad, but I’m obsessed. Plus it’s got lots of protein. (Told you all this list was random.)9. Cheez-Its. For some reason lately, I’ve been having a Cheez-It problem. The lady in the cubicle behind me laughs when I ask her “Know what time it is?” She then responds, “Cheez-It time.” And off to the snack machine I go. Granted, these little dudes aren’t the healthiest afternoon snack but I do love them so. *Hangs head in shame.*10. Planning races. I’m so thankful to be able to plan my next set of races. I’m hoping to get in another half marathon and run my first ever 10K after Ft. Lauderdale. So, what are you thankful for today?
Cheez-Its are the bane of my existence. I had to buy a case of the 100 calories bags just to satisfy my habit. If I bought a regular box, it would not last a day!
Cheez-its are one of the few things Spike actually swears off during training because they are the bane of his existence. And yet TB isn't… hmmm…
Glad the foam roller is working out for you, told you it hurts so good! 🙂
Be careful but have a blast this weekend!!! I expect texts!
I wish I had a foam roller with hearts on it…perfect V-Day gift…
You will have a BLAST at Warrior Dash!!!! Last year there was no Florida Dash, so my brother and I took off to Georgia. It was so much fun!!! You will have as much fun people watching!!!
Speaking of busy! Missy you have been quite the busy body yourself…Not a big fan of the cheez-its but I have definitely been craving Handi-snacks lately. Remember those? YUM As for your half you should consider the Gulf Coast Half it's in Pensacola. Can we say road trip?
I LUV talking about Tupperware………
Warrior Dash is awesome! I did the NW race last September. Don't worry about the obstacles, they're way easier than they appear to be. It is by far the most fun race I've ever done. Be sure to wear some type of costume or something crazy – it makes it even better!
Have fun!
Foam Roller + Jason Bahamundi = NO EFFING WAY….I hate that thing because it hurts so much…..but it does work. And Yes I hate admitting that.
I am thankful for people like you and Red for keeping it real. It is awesome to have people like you in my life to read and laugh with.
Also….tuna paninis are awesome. If you have a panini maker. If you have a sandwich maker they are even better.
Of course I am no longer eating tuna but I loved it when I did…..something I can say I miss. I can mail you the last two individual cans I have if you would like.
And sometimes we talk about farms and legal pads.
I love my Archie comics!! I still have most of the originals – sadly, not in the best shape anymore.
My favorite thing about cheezits: finding that chunk of cheezit goop behind a tooth 45 minutes later, and it still tastes amazing.
That was gross, but oh man, it's so true.
Oh I can't wait to read your Warrior Dash recap. I want to do the one in TN in Sept, but I am scared shitless.
I can't keep cheezits in the house. No chance of moderation there
I NEED to buy a foam roller. What I really need to do is find out how to use it properly first. I use one at the gym and really I just massage my calves.
I love my foam roller too, so I think I am thankful for that (and cheese!)
I've been using my foam roller like crazy lately because I've started having ITband issues. I posted about it the other day and got tons of tips and advice in the comments.
I bought one of those a few years ago and now when my boys aren't beating one another with it the wife is using it to stop drafts coming in under the door!