Top 10 Best Photobombs... As Decided By Me

 

1. Jesus.

2. Flying Dog.

3.  Grandma.

4. Horrifying.

5. Winged

6. Mooner.

7. Crazy-Bird.

8. Drunken Dog

9. Boxer Dog!!!

10.  Silly Cat. :)

See all 25 here.

10 Commandments {of running}

I've had running on my mind lately.  I mean, more than usual.  I'm at the high end of marathon training, and on the verge of a taper.  But not before mixing in a little race this weekend.  I'm super excited to Rock the Parkway on Saturday... and hoping and praying for a new PR, despite the hills.

With this in mind, I thought I'd share with you a list of the 10 Commandments for Runners.  I've seen this floating around and it always makes me smile.  We runners can be so serious sometimes.  News Flash;  sometimes I break the rules.  Shhh... don't tell.

TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR THE RUNNER

1.  Thou shall not compare thyself to other runners.  A mile is a mile.

Psssshhhh... I wouldn't be the runner I am today if it weren't for comparing myself to other runners.  I'm perfectly happy with myself and my times, until I see someone better.  Competition suits me.

2.  Thou shall never say, "I am not a runner."  If you run, you are a runner.

I totes follow this one.  I identify myself as a lot of things; teacher, bad driver, crazy dog lady, runner.  Running is part of who I am!

3.  Thou shall not skimp on sleep.

I think I get plenty of sleep, but I'd still love more.  Ideally I'd like a nap every day.  That isn't happening.

4.  Remember the "rest day" and keep it holy.

Sometimes I accidentally take too many rest days.  Oops.

5.  Honor thy muscles and thy "aches and pains" and do not push through an injury.  Runners are not invincible.

Lucky for me I haven't had to deal with this in awhile.  I do a lot to prevent injuries.  So far so good.

6.  Thou shall not forget to hydrate.

Duh.  I drink a lot.  And I'm not just talking about wine.

7.  Thou shall not commit the sin of wearing cotton; especially on race day.

Oh no.  I only wear cotton for comfort, not for running.  I do remember my early days of running.  I had a lot of chafing because I had no idea what to wear. 

8.  Thou shall not ignore thy shoes.  Get properly fitted and check for wear often.

I so follow this one!  I get new shoes at least twice a year.  And now that Garry Gribbles is giving me a 20% discount for being a track coach (score!) that may have to move up to 3 times a year!

9.  Thou shall not get stuck in a rut, but will vary thy running by switching up elevation, distance, and pace.

Meh.  I follow my plan and just run where ever the spirit moves me to.  And sometimes I get lost.

10.  Thou shall not covet thy neighbor's medals. 

Huh?  Why would I want someone else's medals?  Maybe I'm off my rocker on this one, but I'd like to get rid of my own medals.  What on Earth am I supposed to do with those things?  Maybe I'll start wearing them instead of a scarf or necklace.  I'm such a trend setter.

I ❤ Costco

People who go to Costco looooooooove Costco.  And for good reason!  When we first joined Costco, I wasn't sure it would be worth it.  There's only two of us... and our house isn't equipped to store bulk-size condiments.  But it is SO worth it! 

I absolutely adore Costco.  We actually go about every week or every other week.  We buy a lot of our regular groceries there... plus some fun stuff and some good bulk items that we have to stow away in random spots.

While there are LOTS of things we buy at Costco, these are my top 10 bulk buys.

1.  San Marzano Tomatoes.  One life-size can costs less than 4 bucks.  Add a little garlic and olive oil and you've got a life-time supply of marinara sauce.  Delicious!

2.  Quinoa.  If you are buying quinoa anywhere else, you are paying way too much!  Organic quinoa is cheap cheap cheap!

3.  Oatmeal!  We eat so so much oatmeal in this house.  This huge box can be found in our coat closet.  That's the only place it will fit.

4.  Organic milk.  Hmmm... this used to cost $8.99, but the price recently went up.  The milk is good.  It stays fresh.  And that is just great.

5.  Greek Yogurt.  Is there anything more popular than Greek yogurt right now?  Maybe the Harlem Shake?  Well, I like to get a big ol' container of plain Greek and mix it with berries or apples and granola.  Best snack ever.

6.  Turkey burgers for the meat eater.  They're easy.  And he likes them.  So I buy them.  In bulk.

7.  Laundry Detergent.  Tide is one brand I cannot stray from.  I cannot and will not use any other brand of laundry detergent.  And since we do SO MUCH LAUNDRY, I like to buy it here.  Bonus, they always have coupons for it.  Score!

8.  T.P.  Buying toilet paper is the worst.  So I do it as little as possible by purchasing the biggest pack I can find and then shoving it in nooks and crannies in our tiny bathroom.  We never run out.

9.  Organic Baby Spinach.  Costco has an awesome selection of organic produce.  I love buying this huge container of organic spinach for about $4.00.  I use it in my green smoothies every morning.  They also have a great organic salad mix.

10.  Organic Apples.  The organic apples taste amazing.  But they are also so cheap!  You can get a 5 lb. package for $8.99, which is cheaper per pound than regular apples at the grocery store.  Check your produce carefully though... I had to take our last package back because they were moldy.  Blech.

***BONUS***

I am not even a bit embarrassed to tell you that I buy running clothes at Costco.  I heard a rumor that the Kirkland line is made in the same place as Lu Lu Lemon so I started paying attention to it.  My favorite running jacket is from Costco ($24), plus some of my fave tanks ($6) and yoga pants ($19.99).  LOVE Costco!!!