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Productive Columbus Day

Happy Columbus Day! The city of New York observes Columbus Day with a huge parade and it is a holiday for most people. Did you know Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1937? In fact, the History Channel provides a thorough history of the holiday.

How cute are the kids in this ship float? I remember learning about the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria.

Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century but did not become a federal holiday until the 1937. For many, the holiday is a way of both honoring Columbus’ achievements and celebrating Italian-American heritage. Throughout its history, Columbus Day and the man who inspired it have generated controversy, and many alternatives to the holiday have appeared in recent years.

The History Channel

I’m excited and grateful for this day off but it will not be a day of total rest and relaxation.

I was out the door at 6am with Bo for a great workout at Equinox Greenwich Street. I want to help my body stay on schedule so enjoying a morning workout with Bo was the perfect start to the day! I gave my exhausted legs a rest after yesterday’s 20 mile run.

60 Minute Recovery Workout

30 minutes on the recumbent bike

20 minutes on the elliptical

10 minutes abs and foam rolling

The productivity didn’t stop after my workout. Did you know Whole Foods in NYC open at 8am?

I was able to do all our grocery shopping for the week in under 30 minutes thanks to the empty aisles. It was so pleasant.

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Can you guess what tonight’s dinner is based on the cans? 🙂

After unloading the groceries I took a pause to enjoy a delicious breakfast while watching The Today Show. I forgot how much I love homemade breakfasts.

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3/4 cup Fat Free Vanilla yogurt

3/4 cup Kashi Berry Granola

Absolutely delicious and filling!

Okay, my to do list isn’t nearly complete! I’ll see you guys later! Happy Monday and congratulations again to all my readers who completed marathons or other races this past weekend. Enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation!

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Holy Hills

I forgot how hill Atlanta is.

This morning after seven glorious hours of sleep I headed out for an hour run. My only running option was to leave their development and run down up Lenox Road towards the mall.

Mile 1: 9:45 (conquered 2 hills, feeling good)

Mile 2: 10:10 (humidity, hills, more hills)

Mile 3: 9:30 (ran circles around Lenox Mall just to find some flat space)

Mile 4: 10:05 (hills but more downhill this time)

Mile 5: 10:00 (can I please be done? It’s hot, humid, and muggy)

Total: 54 sweaty minutes

This area of Atlanta has done a great job including sidewalks everywhere! I never once had to run on the street or worry about cars. It was actually fun running around the mall as there was a track club doing sprints in the parking lot!

I was sweaty and my hips were tight when I finished due to the hills but I felt energized and proud of myself for keeping healthy while on vacation!

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Thank you Lululemon for keeping me somewhat cool due to your amazing tanks, sports bras, and tights. Without you I’d be miserable!

Breakfast

After stretching and a nice cool shower Meghan and I chatted over a delicious, cold bowl of cereal. I don’t eat cereal much but when I do it certainly hits the spot. This bowl was a mix of Kashi Whole Wheat Bisquits Cinnamon Harvest Squares and Quaker Oat Squares. My muscles were also thankful for the banana that I sliced and added to the top. Potassium does a body good! I highly recommend both cereals. They were crunchy, cinnamon, and filling.

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Now we’re off to meet up with our other friends for either a day of shopping or laying by the pool. I hope the sun allows for the latter.

VEGA GOOD GIVEAWAY WINNER: Congrats Nicole!! You were lucky number 6!

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TGIF!

I am so excited it’s Friday!! In less than 12 hours I’ll be reunited with my college roommate whom I haven’t seen since our wedding! (senior year picture with the bulldog in Athens, GA)

This weekend our friend Alison is getting married in Gainesville and it’s definitely turned into a mini reunion weekend. That’s the best thing about weddings! You get to see all your great friends and dance the night away together.

Workout

Before packing this morning I did a five mile tempo run. Here are the stats:

1 mile warmup 6.0 mph

3 miles at 6.2-6.3

1 mile cool down at 6.0 mph

It felt really good and I’m excited that I’ve been able to run 17 miles so far this week pain free!

Breakfast

This morning’s breakfast was delicious and filling as I was starving by 8:30!

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This bowl was more fun than normal. I spiced it up with some added ingredients.

1 nectarine (1 pt)

1/4 c Fage 0% (.5 pt)

2 Tbsp flax seed (2 pt)

Weight Watchers Vanilla Almond Oats (2 pt)

Holy yum! I forgot how much I love nectarines. What are your favorite summer oatmeal additions?

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