The Baffle

While Craig and I are getting ready in the morning, we always have the radio tuned to KASH Country 107.5. We really enjoy listening to the morning DJs and the “baffle” question of the day.

The DJs have some sort of statistic and people call in to try and guess what the answer is.

This morning, the question was:

Getting a higher paying job is the #1 thing American wives would change if given the chance. What is #2?

I thought it might be their weight. Craig said where they live. (He was speaking from personal experience.)

The actual answer: marry a different man.

Pretty sad, huh? I’m glad I’m not in this boat. It might be kind of clique since our 3rd wedding anniversary is tomorrow?!?!

Apparently a survey conducted by Family Circle said that 61% of American wives would change something about their life. Here are the top 5 things they would change:

1. Get a higher-paying job

2. Marry a different man

3. Marry later in life.

4. Have more kids.

5. Have kids at an earlier age.

I thought these things were very interesting. Especially #4 and #5. Maybe some moms out there can comment on whether they find these things true!

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After getting back from my run this morning, I stretched, showered, and then packed myself a lunch, so I surprised Craig at work by having lunch with him!

Now that I am on summer break, I usually have lunch 1-2 time with him at work. We pack our own lunches (vs. going out for lunch) and just talk and hang out while having lunch. It is definitely a highlight of my day!

Usually we plan ahead of time when we are going to do lunch, but I surprised him today! :)

My lunch: turkey sandwich + rice chips + apple + carrots


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After our lunch date, I ran a couple of errands.

First stop: Kohl’s to return an item.


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And then to Target to pick up a few essentials.


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I snapped this picture of the mountains from the Target parking lot.

Whenever I travel to the east side of town (and closer to the mountains), I am always amazed at their beauty! They are truly beautiful! (This picture does not do justice!)


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It’s Taper Time

Today officially starts my taper for the marathon. . . less than 2 weeks to go!

I am doing a two week taper for the Mayor’s Marthon. I know most plans have you taper for 3 weeks, but over my years of running competatively, I’ve found that I actually perform better with a shorter taper. To me, it feels like my body gets in too much of a relaxed mode otherwise before the big day. Plus, my body is used to doing quite a bit of running.

It worked last year, so I hope it works again this time!


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I took it pretty easy on today’s run since I was still sore from my 22-miler on Saturday. My thutt (thigh + butt) muscles are especially sore!

Distance: 6 miles

Time: 54 minutes

As soon as I got back, I quickly made breakfast because I didn’t have anything to eat before heading out.

The last rhubarb muffin + Green Monster protein smoothie.


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A recap on last week’s mileage:

Monday: 7 miles + 30 minutes of weight lifting

Tuesday: 10 miles with 7 miles at marathon pace

Wednesday: 10 miles + 30 minutes of weight lifting

Thursday: 6 miles + 60 minutes of yoga

Friday: 5 miles

Saturday: 22 miles

Sunday: off

Weekly total: 60 miles

This week I am planning on running about 35 miles.

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Question

How long do you taper for your races?