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- Making my Meals Taste Better
  
  Posted at 6:12 AM by Brittany, on May 30, 2014
  
  I find that food takes so much better when I “earn it.” I always like to earn my treats such as cupcakes, cookies, or cupcakes AND cookies, but getting a good sweat in before an actual meal is just as rewarding. Running is my go to when I want to earn something like this…
  
  Local GF/Vegan chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes. Ohhh my swoon.
  
  These were savored and swooned over after a morning run.
  
  Another way I like to earn my meals is with a solid hike. I’ve been able to squeeze a good hike in every week lately, sometimes two in one week. My favorite local mountain is an easy default and after 9 miles on my feet and 3.5hrs in the heat/sun I head straight for food.
  
  View from the top.
  
  View from the restaurant.
  
  Sunshine and open decks mean sunnies and lots of water.
  
  I ordered a vegetable curry bowl, because for some reason I like hot foods even on hot days. I also always drink hot coffee, never iced.
  
  Can’t say I claim to be normal.
  
  Not a fan of the white rice, but I ate every last bit.
  
  I didn’t even attempt to use those chopsticks on the side of my bowl, give me a fork STAT. I usually give chopsticks my best shot despite looking like a sloth trying to pick up a piece of rice, but I was much too hungry for that nonsense. This meal was devoured. Moving on…
  
  I’ve been doing a lot of yoga lately. I start every morning with 10 minutes of sun salutations, and go to a class at least once a week-Ideally twice. I enjoy eating something light, but filling after a yoga class. Tofu spring rolls always hit the spot.
  
  Last, but certainly not least refueling after spin class always varies. Early morning spin classes usually result in a cous cous veggie bowl, and evening spin classes result in something lighter like a snack bowl.
  
  Early morning spin classes also earn me my coffee.
  
  Starbucks reserve coffee is such a rare treat!
  
  How I really feel.
  
  The Starbucks I work at is not a Reserve Store, so I don’t get to have reserve coffee as often as I would like. Anytime I find myself near a reserve store I get myself a clover brewed reserve coffee.
  
  I love coffee, I love to eat, and I love getting my sweat on. Life is good.
  
  Q: Would you agree that meals taste better after a good workout?
  
  | 62 Comments Tagged Coffee, Hike, Hiking, Run, Spinning, Starbucks, Vegan, Yoga
- Holistic Oral Care
  
  Posted at 7:38 AM by Brittany, on May 28, 2014
  
  I don’t talk about it much on the blog, but I’m a bit of a self proclaimed “crunchy granola.” My friends often laugh at me when they discover some of my hippie tendencies. I eat a plant based diet and treat my body well on the inside, but what about the outside?
  
  Get in my belllaayy!
  
  I stopped using store bought deodorants about four years ago, & my shampoo goes back and forth between minimal ingredient products and baking soda/ACV (I need to find a good DIY shampoo!)
  
  I don’t use lotions much, but if I do they are very basic, or I just use coconut oil. I also use coconut oil to remove the small amount of vegan friendly mascara that I wear, and my soap is usually locally sourced and made with natural oils. Excuse me while I go hug a tree.
  
  Basically I try to minimize any added “junk” to my outside body. It makes me feel good, so I roll with it. To each their own right? That’s not to say if my only option for shampoo is a bottle of Suave and my hair looks like a busted grease ball I won’t use it, because I will.
  
  I’m not that extreme.
  
  This is straight magic.
  
  One thing I struggled to get away from was mainstream toothpaste. As an avid coffee drinker, I had a hard time letting go of my fluoride filled Arm and Hammer toothpaste. I was convinced the baking soda in this toothpaste was the only way to achieve a bright white smile.
  
  I bounced between Arm and Hammer and Xyli-White.
  
  I like Xyli-White, but it never really blew me away.
  
  I’m a big believer in essential oils, and I have a nice collection that ranges from lavender and lemon, to “peace and calming” and thieves.
  
  I recently started using a toothpaste/mouthwash made with thieves oil. Thieves Oil is a blend of five essential oils that are documented to be highly anti-infectious, antiviral, antibacterial, and antiseptic. To learn more about this amazing oil click here. Or click here. Do it.
  
  I’ve never been a fan of alcohol based mouthwashes, which are 90% of the mouthwashes on the market. The alcohol actually dries your mouth out, and can cause WORSE breath than what you started with.
  
  Sure, the alcohol can kill bacteria, but a dry mouth can breed it.
  
  OK enough science, how about some photographic evidence? This stuff gets my teeth brighter, whiter, smoother, and cleaner than any other product I’ve used. I’m hooked and beyond obsessed.
  
  Sorry, I had to.
  
  For the record, this post is all me. No compensation or products were received in exchange for my thoughts, I just love it! I also LOVE the flavor. It’s very unique, and I find myself excited to swish this stuff!
  
  Yay teeth! Some of you know once upon a time I was going to school for dental hygiene, so I’ve always had a bit of a thing for teeth. This feeds not only my passion for teeth, but also my passion for a natural lifestyle. I just can’t hang with a lot of the ADA approved shit.
  
  I can continue to drink my beloved black crack AND have a bright white smile. Along with the oral care I have thieves hand soap, house cleaner, and straight up oil. The therapeutic and holistic properties of essential oils are fantastic, and they fuel my inner granola.
  
  Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some tree bark to go chew on.
  
  Q: What are your thoughts on holistic approaches to health care? I’m a hugeeee fan of holistic errythang.
  
  | 45 Comments Tagged Holistic, Review, Teeth, Thieves, Toothpaste
- Green Mountain – Par Baked
  
  Posted at 7:56 AM by Brittany, on May 26, 2014
  
  I was a hiking machine this weekend. Between Saturday and Sunday I conquered 18 total miles of pure nature bliss. Hiking season is here.
  
  I just can’t get enough!
  
  Along the way I found Sasquatch.
  
  Ah, nope that’s just me. I assure you this balancing act was much harder than it looks. I debated walking across the log for a whole second and quickly shoved that idea south. I decided I wanted to live.
  
  Post Sat. hike I came home and made myself the most epic pizza. I had been craving pizza for WEEKS, and finally got around to “sorta” kinda making some. I say sorta because this was a “semi” homemade pizza.
  
  I usually like to make my dough from scratch, but I also like to try new things. I snagged this gluten free flatbread on my last trip to TJ’s and OH MY it was good! I was pleasantly surprised. I mentioned a while back that too much wheat causes my stomach to rebel, so I limit my intake on breads. Next time I’ll try making my own GF dough.
  
  Most people can’t live without cheese on their pizza, for me it’s potatoes. Two years ago (I love blogging because I can dig back in my archives for moments like this) I was introduced to potatoes on pizza and I never looked back…ever. I’ve had them on every pizza since.
  
  First time using sweet taters, and all I have to say is yes. Just yes. I baked my sweet potatoes, my beets, and my garlic in the oven before my hike to ensure they were ready when I came home ravenous.
  
  For this I just sliced them thin, wiped my pan with coconut oil, topped with a little sea salt and baked at 375 for about 45 min – an hour. The garlic will need to come out after about 20 minutes. I also cheated on this pizza and used a store bought sauce! All kinds of crazy over here.
  
  I am in love with these Bolani sauces!! They are amazing, and they are LEGIT using minimal ingredients. I love making my own sauces/pesto and as a vegan I usually have to, but these are a fun treat and I totally approve of the nutritional stats/ingredients. Random Costco find!
  
  I could have definitely eaten two.
  
  Q: Who’s embracing the hiking season!?
  
  | 47 Comments Tagged Adventure, Hike, Hiking, Pizza, Recipe, Trader Joes, Vegan
- Cranberry Chocolate Almond Oat Cookies
  
  Posted at 6:38 AM by Brittany, on May 22, 2014
  I’m a sweet-o-holic, this is nothing new. My diet consists of fruits and veggies by day, (with some kind of protein e.g. beans, quinoa, rice) and sugar by night. I try to find a healthy balance, but sometimes I get a little out of control with my sugar intake. I eat clean in an attempt to justify my naughty addictions to cupcakes, cookies, and brownies.
  
  Sometimes when I find myself “overdoing it” in the baking department I put myself in a time out. No sugar for “x amount” of time, in an attempt to detox. You can imagine my excitement when I have a party to attend and something like this is posted…
  
  Oh yeah, I volunteer to bring dessert. Perfect excuse to bake, taste a few treats, and then LEAVE THEM SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN MY HOUSE. It’s a win, win.
  
  Most of my baked goods contain a decent amount of chocolate, and while this recipe has 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, its main stars are the cranberry and oatmeal flavors. This isn’t the typical type of cookie I bake, but my goodness did it knock my socks off.
  
  I’ve discovered an AMAZING GF flour that I will forever be purchasing. It made keeping my fingers out of the raw dough difficult. These cookies are moist, flavorful, fluffy, gluten free, and vegan. I need more…I NEED MORE!
  
  Cranberry Chocolate Almond Oat Cookies
  
  Inspired by Two Peas and Their Pod
  
  Ingredients
  - 1 cup Namaste Foods GF flour
  - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  - 1/4 tsp salt
  - 1 tsp baking soda
  - 1 cup creamy almond butter
  - 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  - 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
  - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  - 1 cup rolled oats
  - 1/2 cup naturally sweetened dried cranberries*
  - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  *I used cranberries that were sweetened with apple juice opposed to cane sugar. I found these dried cranberries to be much juicier and they taste SO much better.
  
  Directions
  
  1. Preheat your oven to 350F, and prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or use a stoneware bake pan. I use stoneware.
  
  2. In a medium bowl mix your flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  
  3. Using a stand mixer combine your coconut sugar and almond butter until light and fluffy. Then mix in your almond milk and vanilla.
  
  4. Turn your mixer to low and add your dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. Fold in the oats, cranberries, and chocolate chips and mix by hand.
  
  5. Roll the dough into tablespoon balls and flatten with your palm. Bake cookies for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
  
  To be honest, these cookies don’t even need the chocolate chips.
  
  I can’t believe I just said that, don’t expect me to say that often. Chocolate chips or not, these are the perfect breakfast cookie.
  
  I have no idea what happened to the other half of that cookie…
  
  Admiration, and excitement to GIVE AWAY TO FRIENDS! This is obviously a “pre hair chop” photo.
  
  Selfies are totally difficult to take with a heavy dSLR and handful of cookies. I’ll leave the selfies to the pros and stick to baking.
  
  Q: What is your favorite flavor cookie?!
  | 51 Comments Tagged Chocolate, Cookies, Gluten Free, Recipe, Vegan
- DIY: Mason Jar Photo Flower Vase
  
  Posted at 3:46 AM by Brittany, on May 19, 2014
  This year for mothers day I wanted to do something a bit different than the traditional flowers and a card. I still wanted to give my mom flowers because she loves them, but this year I decided to make her a new vase to put them in, one with my face on it.
  
  When I take a break from baking to give my metabolism time to catch up to my waistline, I peruse Pinterest for craft ideas.
  
  While browsing a while back I stumbled upon this craft, and immediately knew what I wanted to do for my mom this past mothers day. What a genius idea. Mine didn’t turn out quite as nice as the original, but I find the flaws in my vase to be…charming.
  
  Here’s what you’ll need:
  - Small/Medium sized Mason Jar
  - Painters tape
  - Paint brush (I didn’t end up liking the one I used in the photo.)
  - Glass friendly paint
  - Scissors
  - Finishing spray
  If you have a fancy paper cutter that can cut your tape into a shape, by all means please do. I do not, so I used some scissors with this zig zag design on them.
  
  Here’s what I did: I painted my jar over the course of a few days, applying multiple coats. Once I was done I peeled the painters tape off of the front, which ended up making a funky design because the paint dried to the tape making it difficult to remove. Owell.
  
  After I removed the tape, I took my jar outside to spray with the finishing spray, which left a foggy glaze over the spot where my photo will show. It turned out unique and made the photo look kinda cool when viewed through the glass. Continuing with the charming look.
  
  I chose a photo of my sister and I to stick inside the jar, and printed out a wallet size. I used the painters tape to tape the photo to the inside of the jar. You will want to use some kind of small cup to put inside for the water to ensure you don’t ruin your photo, I used a shot glass. I picked 4 random and fun flowers to match the pink vase.
  
  I loved the outcome!
  
  I think my mom liked it too. 🙂
  
  Q: What did you do with/for your mom for mothers day this year?
  | 59 Comments Tagged Craft, DIY, Mason Jar, Mothers Day, Pinterest
- $36 vs. $36
  
  Posted at 6:54 AM by Brittany, on May 16, 2014
  I don’t spend much time in the town I live in. I grew up here, and while it has its special charm, I just don’t really care to wander the same locations I’ve wandered for 25 years. Sure, if I need to run a quick errand I will go to my local shops, but if I have the time I will go out of my way and drive to other towns. This opens the doors for new adventures.
  
  When I went to pick up my race packet for the last half marathon I ran, I made the mistake of leaving my house without any food. I thought I’d be home within a couple hours (only a 35 min drive each way), but I should know better. Looking back I think subconsciously I knew I wanted to explore this town away from home through its food.
  
  After I got my packet I did what any hungry explorer would do, I Googled vegan restaurants in the city I was located. The first to pop up was one I had been wanting to try.
  
  Vegan, gluten free, AND raw!? Deal. Please bare with these photos, all I had was my phone.
  
  I ordered the AmeRAWcan sun burger (description on the menu) and I was so obsessed with the bread! Cutting out 95% of my wheat intake means I don’t eat a lot of bread, so this was a major treat. I thought about how delicious a PB&J would be on this bread.
  
  I couldn’t possibly experience this place without trying ~~one~~ all of the desserts they had available. SO..I got three desserts. OOPS.
  
  Snatched from my Instagram.
  
  It’s not everyday you have access to raw mocha cheesecake, raw strawberry cheesecake, and raw brownie bites. Go big or go home. For the record, I did share these with my mom.
  
  This place was delicious, but definitely not cheap. My sandwich, two brownie bites, and two slices of cheesecake cost me $36. I didn’t mind though, my $ goes towards food and running. I’ll be going back soon for some raw nachos and raw enchiladas. Swoon.
  
  After my feast I found myself at the mecca of cheap, yet fantastic.
  
  Fun Fact: I don’t actually go to Trader Joe’s all that often, because I don’t like going into the one in my town. I used to work there and well, I’m weird like that? I sometimes try to suck it up, but it usually brings back funky memories so I just don’t.
  
  With that said, I get excited when I’m in a town away from home that has a TJ’S. As I was stuffing my medium sized bag I thought to myself, “wow, I just came in here for organic berries (which they didn’t have much of after all) how did I end up with all this stuff?” Notorious thoughts in my mind. Long story short I had a shitton of food in my overstuffed bag, and lo and behold the price tag…
  
  $36….the exact price I payed 30 minutes prior for a small sandwich, and three desserts.
  
  I found it ironic, and somewhat comical to compare the two. I think TJ’s wins the, “more bang for your buck” contest, but I still didn’t mind paying for my lunch. YOLO? Sorry…I promise to never say YOLO again, I hate it. Here’s more cheesecake to make up for that.
  
  Q(s):
  - Do you like going into places you used to work? No..I get 50 shades of awkward, even if I leave on good terms.
  - Would you go out of your way to explore a different town? What else am I going to do with my days off? I need adventure, and I don’t always go far!
  | 54 Comments Tagged Explore, Gluten Free, Half Marathon, New food, Raw, Run, Vegan
- All the Single Ladies…
  
  Posted at 7:11 AM by Brittany, on May 14, 2014
  
  This post will not contain images of me shaking my thang like Beyonce, instead I want to share something else that will burn your eyes out…literally.
  
  I hate this phrase, but this one legit makes sense.
  
  Way back in the day I had a consistent running partner, and this made for carefree running in any area of town. These days all my runs are solo which I LOVE, but I’d be lying if I said my mind didn’t wander to episodes of CSI whenever a sketchy car drove by.
  
  One of my favorite regular customers at Starbucks used to be a police officer, and is one of those “protective fatherly” like people. Anytime we talk running (because 90% of my conversations with a lot of customers are about running) he asks me about running alone. For weeks he pestered me (in a loving way that fathers do) to get some mace, so I did.
  
  Up until recently I only carried a few things with me when I ran, sometimes some water, once in a while some food, but other than that only two items were constant run items.
  
  Gary my Garmin, because I am a numbers freak.
  
  My RoadID in case I am attacked by radioactive bears, or trip and pass out in a ditch.
  
  This all changed when I was sent a Mace Pepper Spray, Jogger Model. This Mace is perfect for runners (or hikers, and walkers!) because it fits nicely in your hand for easy access. I usually hate carrying things when I run, but I found no annoyances with this.
  
  Boom – thumb pushes button, prepare for total domination. Naturally I had to see how it worked. Nothing worse than needing to actually use this and having no idea what to do.
  
  POW. Right in the kisser.
  
  I chose black over pink because here are my thoughts on color: If someone is coming to attack you and notices a bright pink something in your hand, they are going to know to potentially avoid that, or even try to knock it out of your hand. The black is a bit more discrete and in my mind this means a better chance of going unnoticed.
  
  Also, the pink is just obnoxious..sorry.
  
  Sleek and black…like my soul.
  
  If you are a woman, and you run alone (esp early mornings or late nights when it’s dark) I highly recommend this Mace, it’s better than carrying nothing! I will be taking this on all my runs until I perfect the art of teleportation. Until then, eyeballs beware!
  
  Miles by Mace.
  
  Oh, this is totally cool for men to carry too! Lions, tigers, and flesh melting laser eyed bears OH MY! My Mace makes me feel better in case any savage animals cross my path too!
  
  Q: Do you take any precautions when running/hiking/walking alone?
  
  | 38 Comments Tagged Asics, Garmin, Mace, Review, Run
- Early Morning Confessions
  
  Posted at 7:12 AM by Brittany, on May 12, 2014
  
  1. I somehow survived a year at Starbucks without any major spills on myself, until now. I spilled a venti Pike Place all over the register counter, and two hours later spilled a venti toffee nut latte ALL DOWN MY FRONT. My shoes will forever smell like sugar.
  
  2. Sometimes my coffee comes with a side of cat.
  
  3. I really want to grill some veggies, but I don’t own a grill. This is a problem.
  
  4. This made me laugh sosososo hard…
  
  This girl has a wicked awesome memory, and remembered THIS POST (I had to go to Google and type in “blissfulbritt fiddle head ferns” because I couldn’t find the post! THANK YOU GOOGLE!) The things I am remembered for…like eating ferns.
  
  5. I’m obsessed with golden figs right now. I want all the figs, ALL THE TIME.
  
  6. My runs have been fantastic lately? I had a too legit to quit 5 mile run a few days after my last race, it was wonderful. Two days later I had a legit 7 mile run. I’ll take it.
  
  I don’t care about the Vibram Lawsuit, I love my ape shoes.
  
  7. I enjoy being “alone.” I’ve officially been single for one year, and while the last year had ups and downs and all arounds, I am alive and WELL! A peaceful mindset is life changing.
  
  8. I was cutting strawberries and kiwi for a fruit mix, and it was so relaxing that I didn’t realize I was chopping for nearly 45 minutes. Being one with my food.
  
  9. The other day I ate an entire can of beans. Refer to #7, it’s a good thing I sleep alone…
  
  10. I chopped all my hair off! Top photo is after I got it cut, aka it’s only straight because someone straightened it for me. I am much too lazy to straighten it myself, so bottom photo is what it looks like usually. Only special occasions will see straight hair.
  
  iPhone selfie, because I am classy like that.
  
  It’s growing on me, pun intended.
  
  Q: What’s your confession?
  
  | 58 Comments Tagged Confessions, Run, Starbucks, Vegan, Vibram
- Gluten & Dairy Free Carb Loading
  
  Posted at 6:20 AM by Brittany, on May 7, 2014
  
  Once upon a time I used to eat lbs of spaghetti with nearly an entire loaf of sourdough bread before a half marathon. These days, the breads don’t sit well in my gut (womp womp) which meant I had to come up with other options the day before my recent race.
  
  Bare with me on these photos, I lazily used my iPhone. (Except the last two.)
  
  Breakfast – Wheat free vegan berry muffin from TJ’s (ohh SWOON) and strawberries.
  
  70% of the way through my breakfast I decided to snap a photo.
  
  Lunch – A huge bed of steamed kale (which you can barely see) topped with tofu, carrots, yellow bell pepper, and half of an avocado. With a mango chili sauce and cayenne pepper.
  
  Pre Dinner Snack – Apple (no need to photograph this, if you don’t know what an apple looks like please find the closest kindergarten classroom.)
  
  Dinner – A medium sized sweet potato (hidden under the mix) topped with lentils, cucumber, tomato, salsa, and cayenne. Plus 2-3 servings of black bean quinoa chips.
  
  Post Dinner Snacking – Figs and almond butter, a (large) handful of chocolate chips, a few bites of fresh fruit, and a few bites of some vanilla coconut milk ice cream.
  
  So there you have it, a day full of food to power me through 13.1 miles. If you read my recap you’ll know the race didn’t quite go as planned, but I wasn’t hungry once. All problems were definitely caused my lack of pre race expulsion and lack of training.
  
  When I ran the Seattle Half Marathon last December, I remember getting ravenous around mile 9, I made sure that didn’t happen this time. I didn’t even need the ALT bar I brought with me. I hope I made some squirrels day by tossing it into the woods.
  
  Post race I skipped the sugar bombs I bought from the bakery and face planted a salad.
  
  I don’t even know who I am anymore.
  
  Q: What’s your go to carb loading meal?
  
  | 44 Comments Tagged Carbohydrate, Gluten Free, Half Marathon, Run, Vegan
- Tacoma City Half Marathon
  
  Posted at 9:19 AM by Brittany, on May 5, 2014
  Yesterday I ran my 5th half marathon.
  
  It wasn’t my best race, in fact it was quite the struggle, but I am proud of my finish and even learned a few things throughout the run. Despite my desires to be a natural born ~~cage fighter~~ runner, I’m not. If I want an “easier” race I have to prep myself by training. My training for this half was sub-par, and not a single long run was successful for me.
  
  I fell off the running bandwagon that last week and did whatever I wanted for workouts.
  
  I made a plan for one month. My weekday runs were decent (always 9:30-9:40 pace range), but when I got to my 8,9,10 mile runs I had to walk..too much. Mentally I just couldn’t focus and I caved when my mind told me to walk. I didn’t complete the month.
  
  A midweek run. Proud of that pace, but I had to push it.
  
  Fast forward to race week. After a pathetic excuse for a 10 miler, I went in to the race yesterday with the hopes that adrenaline and fellow runners would carry me to the finish.
  
  My race partner!
  
  I had at least six new (unbeknownst to them) best friends that were twinning with me and my Seattle Marathon shirt.
  
  Pre race we had to wait for two hours inside a building built for small planes. My one and only complaint about this race. Everything else along the course was beautiful, and while the hills kicked my under trained ass, it was lovely and I would definitely do it again.
  
  They won my heart when they provided us with food and coffee.
  
  A giant plate of PB. I hadn’t had PB in months and I welcomed this plate onto my face.
  
  Brittany’s plate on the left, everyone else on the right.
  
  Here’s what I learned while running this race:
  1. When they tell you to never buy brand new shoes the day before a race…listen to them. Blisters on blisters on blisters.
  2. When your body says, “I HAVE to go!” You stop..even when it adds 6 minutes to your official time. Trot, trot, TROT.
  3. When your legs, knees, back, and joints start to physically hurt..it’s OK to walk.
  4. When you puke while running…you’re officially a bad ass.
  5. Sometimes listening to your body outweighs finishing with a certain time.
  6. A finish, is a finish, is a finish.
  7. I am not a super hero. I can run a half marathon (as can YOU) on minimal training and dead legs, but it won’t be pretty, and my ego will be bruised when I walk.
  8. It is possible to buy vegan treats and not want a single one of them.
  9. Not every race will go as planned, but every finish is something to be proud of.
  10. Running can always relate back to life. If you want something you have to work for it. If I want a new PR, or to run (mostly) pain free, I have to train. Simple as that.
  I bought new running shoes much too late, and although they were the newer model of what I ran in before, they hadn’t been broken in and gave me blisters.
  
  I had stomach issues for nearly the entire run (I’ll spare the details) and my legs were dead by mile 3 (this was ridiculous.) I walked…a LOT, and stopped to use the Randy Can which took literally 6 entire minutes (I def stopped my Garmin).
  
  While waiting in line I decided (mile 6) that this was a race I just wanted to complete regardless of my time. Stopping made my “official time” and my Garmin time different, but I’m going with Garmin. I also ran another .2 mi after I stopped my watch. Longer course.
  
  I may sound like I’m complaining, but really I am quite humbled and I’m not at all upset about my performance. Overall I had a good time! I embraced the slower pace, I was able to run across the bridge I have been wanting to run for years, and I finished strong when I wanted to crawl. That’s what I call success. I’m a slower runner, and I finally accept that!
  
  While I am most proud of my first solo half marathon (which holds my current PR), this race I’m proud of myself for not being too critical and embracing another finish!
  
  OH, and did anyone catch what I said about the treats? You know your stomach is in shambles when you buy FOUR treats from your favorite bakery and don’t want ANY!
  
  Not to worry though, I ate the bottom right hours later after destroying a giant salad.
  
  Q: How do you handle humbling experiences like this?
  | 60 Comments Tagged Asics, Bearded Lady, Cupcake, Half Marathon, Run, Vegan
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