It was the first day that I have ever done a training run with someone else.  I was so excited.  Jen, a long time speedster and marathoner, was willing to run with me. She’s another loony who likes to run in the very early morning hours. 

I set out with Shane to do a quick run around MVCC at 3:50 am, just so the puppy wouldn’t feel left out.   Then I ran just under 5 miles to meet Jen. 

What a great run.  We ran about 4 1/2 miles together.  I set off towards home the usual way, down Genesee St. I had gone too far to quit so I made this my long run day of the week.  I went into the golf course from Oneida Street which meant I had to go up that steep hill by the graveyard. Tough! 

In Valley View, there was a guy running BAREFOOT with 3 dogs and one was a German Shepherd.  I had a quick chit-chat with him.  Great running with dogs .

Total miles = 20.14.   Day off on Thursday – Yippee!

Today’s run was really meaningful for a few reasons:  1. my first time doing a training run with a person-partner.  2.  with Jen, I ran at about race pace.  3.  I ran 9 miles yesterday instead of taking a rest day before a long run.   Such a day of running accomplishments!

New Protein Bar

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Have you ever tried the Odwalla bars?  This one was a “SUPER PROTEIN”.  It boasts 14 grams of protein.  Other nutrition:  Energy=210.  Total Fat = 4.5 grams.  Total Carbs = 30 grams.

It was a soft bar but rich with fruit flavor.  It was good just not an all time favorite. Did you know Odwalla is owned by Coca-Cola Company?

Breakfast Switch

I swapped my usual oatmeal for millet once again.  The last time I made millet was right here.   It was good but I made it a bit too dry today.  I really do enjoy it as a change to the usual oats.

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Since I’ve had millet before, it doesn’t count as new but what does is the super cute bowl I had it in.

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A bowl from Maine Pottery.  It is adorable and fits into may hand like a dream.

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Just in case you might be wondering about the protein of the morning, I had that in a wonderful chocolate-raspberry-blueberry shake

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Now….. DRUM ROLL PLEASE!……

The best of all NEW THINGS…..

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Dylan Michael. Born at 7:59 am on August 10, 2010.  7lbs 7 oz.  20 3/4 inches long.

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Dylan is the beautiful son of my niece Stefanie.  Mom and Dad and baby boy are tired but doing amazingly well.

Babies are so beautiful. 

I asked Ted if we could have one.  He said…”Well, let me see.  How are we going to do that????”

Men! So silly

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