The Red Faced Runner

Last night, I wasn't in the mood for a medium run, so I only ran a couple of miles. My calves and booty were sore from my ripped class on Monday night. It was about 95 with no breeze when I started running at 5 pm (after work). It was pretty, pretty warm, but my legs felt good. I am glad I only ran that couple of miles. 

I get so red when it's really hot outside. I am the red faced runner!

I have the day off today for the 4th of July and we're heading out to our friends house for a bbq and fireworks. All of our friends have been getting together every year for this for about 11 years. Parents, friends, kids, everyone comes! I think this is the only time of year everyone gets together. I love it and I'm really looking forward to it! I'm bringing my famous 7 layer dip. Everyone loves it and it's usually devoured in hours! I'll do a post tomorrow about how I celebrated...

How are you spending your holiday? If you're not in the US, how do you celebrate during the summer?

Smoothilicious

Had a great workout this morning. I did my sprints for 3 1/2 miles and weights for my arms, legs and finally, a core workout. It felt really good. But, I was in a little of a hurry, trying to make it home before Jason left (early) for work. I made it! I like to see him in the mornings, for some reason, it just makes my day. Enough mushy stuff...

As I am typing this, I am drinking my new smoothie (which I have every workout morning now). In this is chocolate protein powder, peaches, frozen banana, juice and greek yogurt. I made a bunch and am splitting it up throughout my 4 days. It tastes pretty good and it helps keep me full through the day. I'm not starving any more and am back to my "happy" wight!

Last night, we ran some errands and it was so hot outside. Here's what I look like on an everyday basis. Sometimes I wear my hair down, but now when it's 97 out.

I'm looking for some more smoothie ideas. What's your favorite mixture?