My favorite running thingies

I love a good list and was brainstorming things I could not live without.  I always manage to write them in different list and categorize it.

These are the Running things I could not live without

• Brooks Ravenna 2:  I have found these shoes at Jackrabbit in New York city when I was visiting.  My old brooks would give me bad blisters.  (I have very sensitive feet). I am on my third pair right now of the same ones.  
• Garmin 305:  This watch tells you your pace, distance, heart rate, lap time, etc.  I do not even use all of the functions because I am not the best when it comes to technology but it certainly gets the job done.  It is very easy to use.
• Spibelt:  This is the perfect size to hold my phone and some snacks for the road.  If you know me, you know I love my snacks.  
• Fuelbelt:  On the HOT SUMMER LONG runs these are perfect.  Fits right on my my hips and holds enough water to get me through a run.  It also comes with a little compartment for my snackies.  
• Honeystingers:  I can’t do much fueling while I run.  It very often upsets my stomach but these honeystinger suckers are delicious.  They come in waffles also and they taste like a cookie.
• Thick Hair Ties:  I have thick long hair so these are the only thing that keeps my hair up.  I also do not like the hair on my neck so I need a few.
• Glide:  How many of our legs like to chafe together when we run?  Oh yes, mine do!  In Florida it is too hot for me to run in anything but shorts and this does wonders. It looks like deodorant and you just “glide” in on   MAGIC
• Deodorant:  Pretty self explanatory  I think
• Bobby pins:  This is perfect for the little fly aways you may have
• Nike shorts:  These are fabulous with the little underwears.  Two things in one!
• Sports Bra: For my fellow women, pretty self explanatory again.
• Ipod Shuffle!! Duh, I almost forgot one

For all you beginner runners, I hope this list helped you.  For my experienced runners, do you have anything to add

My custom orthotics and my ipod just chillin

Wait, have I mentioned I am doing a TRI?

Less than two months till I TRI!

Have I mentioned lately that I signed up for a Triathlon?  I may or may not have mentioned it on here.

I saw this on Twitter actually via Callie, thewannabeathlete.

It is a reverse TRI and in a POOL!! I love the beach but hate the water.  It is my biggest fear to have to swim 

in it and then run on the sand, which just sounds gross.

I met my friend Jen the other night because she has an extra road bike I am going to purchase from her.  So yes, I signed up for a TRI without a bike and I can’t swim and haven’t run in 4 months.  I have 2 months to get my rear end in shape!!!

Now here is where YOU come in.  What do I need for a TRI?  What do I pack?  I am not sure what else to ask because I do not know what a TRI entails..

Tampa Bay Lady Blogger Meet Up

This Sunday, Meghann and Callie organized a Tampa Bay Lady Bloggers meet up for bloggers in the Tampa Bay Area (in case you were unaware by the title).  We met over at The Lime Restaurant on South Howard.  I have been to this restaurant before and have mixed feeling about it.  It was nice to be introduced to the people who write these blogs.  As creepy as it sounds, and we all know I am a creeper, I feel like I sort of know these women.  I also met a bunch of bloggers that I haven’t read their blogs before.  It was great to find another great blog to read.  After reading Diana’s blog, I found out quinoa was kosher for Passover which I would have loved to know beforehand because I lived on Matzah and peanut butter and now I can’t even think about peanut 

butter, sad to say.  

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We sat around and chatted, we introduced ourselves as well as our blogs.  We munched on chips and dip and I ordered a grilled fish wrap with a side salad.  Unfortunately, I did not like my food at all.  It was pretty bland.  Maybe it was because I did not get the tartar sauce on it.  I added salsa which made it edible.  Like I said earlier, this was the third time I went to The Lime.  The first time I didn’t like my taco’s one bit, the second time I ordered a bowl and it was delicious.  This time, not so good.  This was a 3pm get together so we were in between meals.  I was the only one to order a meal and I think the server was either a little annoyed and kept asking us if we wanted to order, or knew people were goin to review the restaurant and kept asking for customer service.  It got a little out of hand and I found it annoying.  

I certainly did not like the food, but the Nachos and trio dip did come out very quickly.  Hey had a nice big table for all of us and the weather was beautiful so we were able to sit with the windows open behind us.  

On that note, unless I have a reason to go to the Lime, I will not be back.  I do LOVE all the other restaurants by this owner.  Ciccio’s Lodge in Tampa Palms is my favorite restaurant in Tampa.  

It was so great getting to know a new group of girls who have similar interest.

I can’t wait for the next blogger get together in St. Pete, let me know if you are interested in attending!!

Thankful Thursday- last weeks that never posted

Thankful Thursday:

So, let’s just list this one out   I am thankful someone told me to write lists!!  Such a great way to track things

• Planning periods:  With it being FCAT week here in Florida our schedules are out of wack.  With that being said, planning periods are nonexistent most days for most teachers.  It was so nice to get a break because having students testing and then “hanging” around it killer for them. They were just so excited when I told them they did not have another section.  So, having a planning period I am very grateful for.
• Friends who TRI:  What would I do without great friends with great words of wisdom for a beginner who is learning to TRI.  This week I went to Jen’s to try her Road bike and she had so much wonderful info for me.  Yes, it went in one ear and out the other because there is just so much to know.  
• Ebates:  I have had a membership for ebates.com and a good friend told me about it and I bought a bracelet from jewelmint.com because it was only $11.99 and after seeing Meghan’s Twitter how she got $15.00 back so I jumped on that offer.  I made 3 dollars off of a very pretty bracelet.  
• Whole Foods Market:  This has officially become my favorite food store, besides Publix of course.  They have such a great selection of fish and premade meals.  I stocked up on shrimp which as on sale for $5.99, quinoa burgers, tofu, and  brown rice wasabi crackers.  I just enjoy the fresh salad bar and the soup selections.  And, if you bring your own bag they will either give you $.10 or donate it if you choose.  
• A broom:  I just got new students today.  They are three guinea pigs.  My students LOVED them, but boy do they make a mess!!!  There is hay everywhere and they were pooping and peeing everywhere.  On that note, I am thankful for Clorox wipes.

On that note, I am always thankful for my loyal readers and even more thankful for all your kind words.  I LOVE comments!!