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Friday Five!! #TGIF
Here are my Friday 5’s in which I’m loving, or not loving, in no real particular order:
1. I am still loving my Brooks Launch 2’s, and plan to order a second pair on pay day to break in for the marathon. I love how lightweight they feel, the cushion they provide my legs, and the fact that my feet rarely (after racing last weekend everything hurt, lol) hurt after a long run. Winning all the way around.
2. I am not loving being a Mom to a teen. I LOVE her…but wow, no one gave me the listed side effects in advance that come with raising a teen. These side effects include the following, keeping in mind this list is NOT all inclusive.
Moodiness, snarkiness, outbreaks, tears, sarcasm, silent treatment and hatefulness, all with a side of ultimate love deep down to the core. ❤
Was I this terrible? Don’t answer that…I think I better apologize to my Mom for the umpteenth time for being such a crappy teen. LOL!!!
3. I am loving the warmer temps here in the Chicagoland area. It’s SOOOOOOOOOOOOO nice to be out running in a tank and shorts. Despite having to slow down and watch my breathing, there’s nothing like the sunshine on your face and the wind in your hair after a long day of work. I have however, forgotten my bug spray and sunscreen on my last couple runs. Here comes the runner’s tan!!!
4. I am not loving the humidity. ‘Nuff said. But I WILL NOT complain about the heat. Nope. Not gonna happen…(recall Chiberia 2013/2014?!?!?!)
5. I am loving the fact that every day I dig a little deeper and reach a littler further towards my goals. Whether it’s simply pinning one of MY recipes on Pinterest, or writing up a new blog post, I am reminded daily that I won’t give up on my dreams.
Tomorrow calls for 14-18 miles for my long run that I missed last weekend and then off to my youngest daughter’s first Ballet recital. I was super stoked to get the surprise that my Mom is driving down from MN to attend! YAY!!! What are you all loving/not loving lately? Any big plans for Mother’s Day weekend?
Keep Movin’ forward, y’all!
❤ Michelle
34 Comments on “Friday Five!! #TGIF”
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I love my Launch shoes too. At first I thought they were kind of bulky since I was used to the Pure Flows, but with my new(ish) inserts the Flows didn’t hold up very well. I’m loving that I’m almost over my cold! Yay!
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YAY for being almost over your cold!! Spring/Summer colds are no fun!!
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I love those colors for your shoes!! I am about to order a new pair of Kinvaras to break in before the marathon as well! I go through shoes so fast now it’s ridiculous.
I’ve been embracing the warmer temperatures here lately too. I’m just so thankful it’s finally warmer and we’re done with winter. I know the heat will get worse but I am going to try my best to enjoy it throughout the summer 🙂
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Thanks!!!! I can decide if I should get the same bright pink color I have or these more subdued ones, LOL. I don’t run half as many miles as you, but I know I’ll need some new ones for the marathon!!
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You’re scaring me with the teenager stories!! My kids are 2 and 3 lol!
Good luck on your long run this weekend!! xoxo
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AHHH, Helly, it’s a whole different ballgame once they hit puberty. It’s no wonder I can’t give up my one vice of wine drinking, LOL!!!
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Smart shoes. They make you want to run.
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I highly recommend them!!! Thanks for stopping by, Richard!
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Welcome 🙂
PS enjoy your long run.
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I will, thanks!!!! Have a wonderful weekend, Richard!
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My teen graduates high school Tuesday and has be a royal pain. She too does ballet more specifically ballet theatre. We’ve been in the 80’s here in NM for a few weeks so I switched to running morning. Also, no one told me this running addiction would have a bi-product of shoe purchasing addiction. I currently run in New Balance 880 v3. Soon I will need a new pair as the miles stack up. 🙂
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Congrats to your teen!!! (And YOU for surviving, LOL!!!!)
Shoes become a huge addiction…who ever said this sport was cheap, LIED, LOL!!!!
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I’m loving the weather too! Hot and sunny, but not too humid yet. Hooray for Friday! Have fun on your long run tomorrow!
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Thanks!!!! Have a great weekend!!
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Yay for running shoe happiness! I’ve got a big breakup to do with Mizuno as they’re just not working anymore. Very sad but onward. My teen turns 14 next month. Yes, a rollercoaster for sure. But all kinds of awesome at the same time. : )
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It’s been a struggle in regards to shoes when Brooks switched to the Ravenna 4’s…so happy to have found something new that works!! Happy early birthday to your teen!!!!
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Oh….TEENAGERS!! I’m NOT loving that either!!! They need to have a DAILY instruction manual on their behavior, so what you know what to expect!!
I LOVE my Brooks Adrenalines! Those have been my favorite for a while! I took a break and used the Pure Connect, but eventually returned to the Adrenaline.
It’s SO HOT in FL…makes the runs unbearable!! But I’m glad that you have some good weather!!!
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They sure can try our patience, can’t they!?!? We are going to Florida in July for vacation!! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Also loving this runderful weather. And the weekend off to enjoy some fam jam time! Have a great run tomorrow!
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Thanks!!! Have a great weekend, too!!
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That’s great that your mother is coming down this weekend! I also promised no complaining about the heat after the crazy winter we had. I’ve definitely been enjoying the warmer weather and had dinner outside twice this week 🙂
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Right there with you, parenting a teenager is not for the weak. My youngest, who I thought would be my challenge, has been a breeze compared to my oldest. We’re all in this together…
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❤ thanks Wendy! I knew you'd understand!
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Yay for tank top weather! We’re finally getting that in Alaska too (without the humidity though, thank god!) and I’m so excited!
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Isn’t it great?!
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Love the color of those shoes! I am terrified for when my little guy becomes a teenage. I still have more than 10 years to go, so we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it! Hang in there!!
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Thanks!!! Teen years are no joke for sure 🙂
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I love the Brooks too. I wear the Ghost 6. This is my 3rd pair!
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Aren’t they great!?
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I love the shoe color you posted above. Go for it!
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I think I will!! Thanks!!
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I love the colour of your shoes. Lime is one of my favourites at the moment but my shoes never seem to be made in anything other than pink or aqua.
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My current ones are pink lol!!!
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Happy Mother’s Day, by the way!!
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