Half marathon training update and Cafe Evoke

Today, I finished a very cold 5 miles with my friends, Deirdre and Rachel. It wasn't too windy but the temperature was around 20 degrees. I bundled up in tons of layers because it was so cold. 

Me and Rachel after we got inside. 

We went to Cafe Evoke in Edmond Oklahoma. The warm drinks and breakfast burritos hit the spot. 

Hot chocolate. 

They got my name wrong but I'm used to it. 

Breakfast burrito. 

The waffles look good and I may have to get that next time. 

I've been working on nutrition because the same 10 pounds came back. Uninvited of course. I'm in a different place in my weight loss journey. I'm training for another half marathon and I know nutrition will help get me there. I also need some strength training. This should help me speed up and have good form. 

I didn't take a photo because it was dark last night but the kitties have been cold and cuddling closer. 

Half marathon training

1 - Yesterday, I tried to run 4 miles. Instead, I barely ran/walked 2.5 miles in 38 minutes. I didn't have a lot of time and my body was dehydrated. I do that to myself a lot on the weekends. 

2 - 

This is how I find myself dehydrated. My favorite beer was in tap at the bar with my mug. I couldn't resist having two mugs. 

3 - 

Everyone is cold around here. With the tempuratures barely in the 20s and whipping winds, we are all wrapped up in blankets. 

4 - 

I had delicious pizza. Yum!

5 - I'm considering making cookies to warm up. Chocolate chip cookies sound good.

6 - This week, I'm going to try turkey sandwich wraps for lunch. I've been noticing a pattern of not getting enough protein. This should solve that problem. 

7 - We bought our plane tickets for Antigua and they were the wrong dates. Fortunately, my hubby got the dates changed at sandals. 

8 - Only 89 days until sandals!

9 - I didn't win the powerball or the megamillions. Fortunately, there's another drawing.

10 - I'm gong to put away the laundry so I can feel like something was accomplished today. I had to work yesterday and that always throws off my weekend routine.

Half marathon training

Hello friends!

It is 91 days until our trip to Sandals and we have our plane tickets! Woot! Woot!

It's been cold here and the forecast is calling for ice. Today, I was dropped off at work so I could get my truck from the body shop. It had minor hail damage. I'll try to walk around the office but I won't make it to the gym. Boo! Hoo!

As you can see, Chomps is quite cold as well. I have to work all day tomorrow, which leaves no time for the weekend. I don't see me getting to the gym for half marathon training until Monday. 

I do foresee plenty of calorie loaded drinks in my near future. Myfitnesspal will have me over my calories everyday. Oops.

Happy Thanksgiving!

To you and yours, I wish you a blessed and happy day of feasting and relaxing. I went trolling online for tropical photos. After this morning's turkey trot in the frigid temps, I needed a little tropical boost. 

I have never posted someone else's photo on my blog before. 

Both of these were quite sweet though. Next are my photos and My official race results is 42:01. Sadly, I've realized that I used to be faster. I'd run a 5k in 39 minutes until this year.