Coffee Date

Once a week, Craig and I make it a point to have an early morning coffee date before work. It is by far my favorite morning of the week! πŸ™‚

This morning we went to Kaladi Brothers Coffee and enjoyed some time together before the craziness of the work week starts.

The night before, I make sure to prep overnight oats for myself because it always ends up being a tight morning trying to get ready in time. Once I get back to our apartment after running, I usually only end up having half an hour to do some quick stretching, shower, and get ready. I guess that’s a perk of being a p.e. teacher—I can throw my wet hair in a ponytail and no one will even care.

Of course the overnight oats never look appetizing, but they are pretty decent. I still prefer them hot and made on the stove-top, but in a pinch, they are great!

old-fashioned oats + milk + plain yogurt + frozen, crushed strawberries + chia seeds + vanilla extract + agave nectar

I enjoyed this bowl with some peanut butter and a banana as well. πŸ™‚

My standard decaf drip coffee—with a little cream and sugar.

Gah! Someone’s looking a little tired this morning!

We weren’t so photogenic this morning. . . ah well. But I still think my husband is some hot stuff.

Workout

This morning’s run turned out to be a good one!

I started off with the intentions of running 7 miles and trying to incorporate as many hills into my route as I could. When I got to the hills, I would pick up the pace and run a little faster up each one to give my legs a good workout.

Part-way through I was feeling good and figured out I would have time to run an extra mile, so I ran a total of 8 miles this morning in 66 minutes! πŸ™‚

This afternoon, I plan on going to the gym for some weight lifting.

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I forgot to recap my mileage from this past week, so here it is:

Weekly Mileage + Workouts (4/4 – 4/10)

Monday: 7 miles + 45 minutes lifting weights

Tuesday: 5 miles

Wednesday: 8 miles + 90 minutes Hot Flow Fusion Yoga

Thursday: 5 miles

Friday: 4 miles + 30 minutes weight lifting

Saturday: 13 miles

Sunday: off

Total: 42 miles

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Enjoy your Monday. . . .hope it’s a good one!

 

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I love running around the lakes of Minnesota, running after my two boys, and racing anything from the 5K to the marathon. I have been blogging here since 2010 when I ran my first marathon. I finally secured my sub-3 hour marathon after trying for 8 years.

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29 Comments

  1. 4.11.11

    Love the coffee date idea! What a great way to kick-start your week!

  2. 4.11.11

    I love you guys are adorable and I love that you went a date. Awesome work with your milage that rocks!

  3. 4.11.11
    Michaela said:

    I love going on dates. It’s always fun to try new places and just have a time out from the week.

    Also, I’m very impressed by your workouts. I wish I had had such an active P.E. teacher..

    • 4.11.11
      Michelle said:

      It bothers me when p.e. teachers don’t “practice what they preach!”

  4. 4.11.11
    lifttorun said:

    That’s so cute that you guys have a little coffee date. (: How nice.

  5. 4.11.11
    Allison @ PickyEatingRD said:

    I love morning dates!! Every few weeks E and I go to breakfast before work! Its super quick bu its almost like the calm before the crazy days.

  6. 4.12.11
    megan @ blackberries for jam said:

    I can’t believe how much you get done in the morning before work! And 8-mile run and a coffee date, incredible!

  7. 4.12.11
    Emily said:

    Great run!!! Love the coffee date idea! My husband and I need to start that tradition πŸ™‚

  8. 4.18.11
    Elizabeth said:

    I love your blog! Not too long ago I started my own food blog too. http://www.adancerinthekitchen.blogspot.com
    I grew up in Anchorage and reading your blog reminds me of home! I love Kaladi Brothers Coffee!

    • 4.19.11
      Michelle said:

      Thanks! Kaladi Bros. is great! Do you miss Anchorage/Alaska?

      • 4.20.11
        Elizabeth said:

        I do at times! I miss things like the good coffee and clean air but enjoy the wider range of things available in the lower 48. It is a place/state like no other though!

  9. 4.18.11
    Ashley said:

    The coffee date is such an awesome idea. You both are super cute! πŸ™‚

  10. 4.19.11

    love love your coffee date idea. I might just have to steal it πŸ™‚