Day 76: Sun Oct 27th - Early Morning Rock Star

Day Seventy-six:  Early morning rock star!

Bright and early run with Izzy. Played at the park then back home again.  What a trooper! She woke up earlier than expected and wanted to join me on a run, which I always love. Izzy bounds with amazing amounts of energy considering she's 9 and ran the Haunted 5k yesterday morning (that actually ended up being a 6k... long story), now less than 24 hours later and she's running again, piece of cake.
Afterwards went to the last regular farmers market for the season to pick up some vegetables, green tomatoes, fresh garlic, kale and our favorite green salsa!  yum!
Now time to clean a bit, cook and best of all, relax on this gorgeous warm Autumn day.
Later on we will carve some pumpkins.

I hear a storm is on the horizon! 

Day 69: Sun Oct 20th - What a Bountiful Day

Day Sixty-nine:  Vegetables, fruit, a good local beer..... and poo

Went running on the trail while kids and Justin went searching for more werewolf clues.  Siena was a bit bummed out as there weren't as many clues to be found. The park was also quite busy for a Sunday. Afterwards we went to the Farmers Market. One of my favorite places.  I love all the fresh fruits and vegetables and dream of the many yummy recipes for each.  Sadly the market ends next Sunday :(

The weather couldn't have been more perfect. 64 degrees, Autumn sunshine, leaves and pumpkins. 

Hmmmmm.....now what to make first!  Love our local farmer's markets!

You had one job (mysterious dog owner) and you half -assed it. 

 

Day 60: Fri Oct 11th - Funny Guy, not Funny Cold

Day Sixty: 

Happy feet :)  Fun quick run. 

 Cold-ish but nice out. 

I'm not sure who painted this funny guy on the storage door of this little building off the trail, but it makes me smile when I glance at it.  He points in the direction that I am going and I nod as if to say "yep... I'm heading that way".

It has been a fun sixty days. I think that I am going to add to my challenge.
Starting day sixty-one I am going to run the next 30 days on the guidance of this book I just purchased. http://www.nomeatathlete.com/book-info/ 
My family is just getting over a bad cold that wiped them out and I can feel myself fighting tooth and nail to keep it at bay. So I figured, why not do everything in my power to fuel my body with good nutrition, and day 61 is a perfect day to start.  It also keeps things interesting and fun for my brain :)

Time to make my list for Wholefoods, Sprouts market and Sunday's farmers market.  I think I will reverse that order and make Wholefoods last... as that place can be dangerous to my pocketbook.
A funny read:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelly-maclean/surviving-whole-foods_b_3895583.html

Any tips on fighting these nasty cold viruses that jump up for attention this time of year?

Have you tried / or are you a vegetarian / vegan runner? I'm open to any great recipes as I love to cook. :)

 

Day 55: Sun Oct 6th - Farmer's Glory

                                       Day Fifty-five:  Lazy run... lazy Sunday. 

Went running and searching for sticks to make Wizardly wands for a school project. Afterwards went to the farmers market.  Lastly bought the ever important iced coffee from Wholefoods while buying some lovely cheese.  Going to watch Downton Abbey for the rest of the day and relax. 
 

Day 41: Sun Sept 22nd - County Trail

Day Forty-one:  Family hike and run day. The four of us went on a county trail. It was nice and cool with the threat of rain. We were hoping for a downpour but it passed us by on the East.  This swan, as pretty as she was, was not thrilled with Jax being so close and kept hissing at us.  Jax, on the other hand, thought the swan was very exciting and at one point tried to jump in the pond to 'play'.   

Afterwards we went to the farmers market, bought a bunch of  fruit and vegetables and then paid a visit to our favorite cows.  This brown cow was so friendly, my youngest wanted to take it home.   Now it's time to make some homemade donut holes... yum!