Ready, set, let’s run into the weekend!
Who else is ready to sprint towards the bar? Oh wait, just me? I’m ready for a glass of wine or two or three. After a busy week I’m ready to stay put here in Brooklyn this weekend. Tonight we are meeting a few friends for happy hour drinks followed by dinner. Tomorrow, if the rain in New York ever ends, we are going to lay sod and plant more flowers. If the rain continues, we will head to the movie theater for popcorn and a matinee date. On the fitness front, we are going to run both Saturday and Sunday though they will be shorter runs due to a hamstring strain. Anyone else running the NYRR Japan Day run on Sunday? Oh, and since I am flying to Cincinnati for work first thing Monday morning before flying directly to Savannah on Wednesday night for the wedding festivities, I need to plan all my outfits for the four days of festivities and pack.
So since there is very little time between now and happy hour, let’s dive into this week’s edition of Friday Favorites, including recipes, articles, posts and other things that caught my eye this week.
- Thankfully, I haven’t had many injuries during my ten years of running. But, once again, the team at Finish Line Physical Therapy are basically angels for runners and other athletes who are injured or looking for preventative care. I’ve been in twice so far and am amazed with their facility, the technology that reminds me to do my exercises each day and the one on one attention I receive from Alison during each session.
- This candle has filled my home office with a hint of Spring this week even though the weather has been nothing but gloomy, cold rain.
- Any weekend that I’m not traveling I have this innate desire to bake. These healthier blueberry muffins are topping this weekend’s list though I think I may have to balance things out by also baking these Levain Bakery copy cat cookies.
- Two days later I am still dreaming about the delicious, healthy Indian food I enjoyed with Zoe at Inday. The flavor combination that they brought together in one simple bowl was unlike anything I’ve had before – pineapple cilantro chutney, cauliflower rice, bok choy and turkey masala. Unlike other healthy hot spots in the city, the restaurant is large enough to sit and enjoy dinner or lunch with a friend but service is fast and the food is reasonably priced.
- I love the science and research behind The Biggest Loser article but I sure as hell hope it doesn’t deter people from getting healthy. Yes things changed for these people after the show but let’s not forget that they were in extreme conditions. Most people don’t exercise for hours per day unless they are professional athletes.
- Did you see this great 5-minute workout video that one of my favorite Fhitting Room trainers, Emily Cook Harris collaborated on with Well+Good and Athleta? Talk about a power team! This workout is perfect for all fitness levels and can be done anywhere! I pinned this to my workout board on Pinterest so I can reference it this week when I’m traveling!
- My new favorite snack this week is an update on an old favorite. Instead of just dipping apple slices into almond butter, I core the apple, fan the slices on a plate, drizzle some melted almond butter on top, sprinkle with a bit of granola and then eat with a knife and fork. Something about using a knife and fork allows me to slow down, even if just for a few minutes, and enjoy the late afternoon snack while sipping a cup of green tea.
- Based on every race I’ve done lately and the thousands of runners surrounding me, I certainly didn’t think the running boom ” died .
How about you? What are you loving this week?
Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored and instead is a list of the things of my favorite things this week. As normal, it includes lots of beauty and fashion items which means there are a few affiliate links via ShopStyle. It takes time and money to maintain a blog so I thank you for the support and few cents that come from clicking through the links!
