My Saturday started just like any other.
Guess what came next? Did you say running? Ding, ding, ding!!! We have a winner! I went for a random run yesterday. I’ve been doing a lot of these lately and having so much fun. I go out without a plan and just explore – twisting and turning wherever my heart desires. I feel like I’m running with a smile on these little jaunts.
Total Distance: 7.39 miles
Total Time: 1:06:01
Average Pace: 8:56/mi
It was a fun run! I started out strong but I slowed down in the last three miles. It was HOT! I think I will be waking up early, even on weekends, in the coming months. I had no problem running in the frigid temps of February, but heat and humidity is a whole different ballgame. My mantra of the day: HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE!
I started that process with the greenest Green Monster.
- loads of spinach
- 1 c. almond milk
- 1/2 frozen banana + a few other random chunks of frozen fruit
- 1/3 c. plain Greek yogurt
I’m not the greatest smoothie maker, but this baby came out perfect! The flavor, the consistency, the color – everything was spot on! I chugged sipped, recovered, and enjoyed!
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Saturday’s activities included a ladies BBQ at my aunt’s house. It was just the Paige ladies. We always have a blast talk, talk, talkin’ away! People joke that we all talk at the same time and never know what the others say…it’s a great way to get along! Fun family times.
My aunt had the most lovely fruit spread out when we arrived.
That tray didn’t stand a chance against us. I had many a chunks of cold, juicy watermelon throughout the afternoon.
In honor of Memorial Day, we lunched on the obligatory cookout foods. I made myself a plate of the good stuff.
My lunch consisted of:
- a naked turkey dog - completely craving this! Sooo good!
- pasta salad
- more fruit
- a few sour cream and onion chips – hands down, my favorite flavor!
It was a beautiful day to lounge on my aunt’s deck. I staked claim to the chaise early and spent most of the afternoon there. Glorious!
I rounded out the day with a lovely dinner out – photo-free – and some prep work for today’s BIG project! Wait ’til you see what I’m up to!
I may need to do a little grilling of my own at some point, too. Cookouts are a must on holiday weekends!
What is your favorite “cookout” food? I love picking at the fruit salad all summer long.
