Currently… A post on “things of the moment” for me (#12). [Inspired by Marcia and other bloggers.]
State of things: I hate to talk about the weather because it’s boring, BUT we had ice and freezing temps on our run yesterday on April 9. WTF!? I was very grateful not to have signed up for the Chitown Half Marathon or worse yet the Lakefront 50K. Those looked tough as it was not salted and it was super slippery out there. No falls in our group – that may have been a record. I have happily had little travel in the last few weeks for work and only a few trips for fun and it has been great to be home more.
Books: I’m reading my friend Sally Christie’s new book The Rivals of Versailles. It is the second in a trilogy. It is fun and witty and not the type of thing I usually enjoy but I love it! And it makes me happy not to have been born in the 1700s in France. Sheesh! I highly recommend it! I just finished The Harry Quebert Affair and was a big fan of that one, too! I mentioned this in my coffee talk post, but my book club read To Kill a Mockingbird and it totally held up. Have you read anything good lately?
Movies: I haven’t seen a single movie this year at the theater or at home. Weird! I really like movies. Nothing has captured my interest lately. Have you seen anything good lately?
TV: The Husband and I watched Making a Murderer and are watching the 4th season of House of Cards. OMG – Making of a Murderer. I know it is one sided, but for the love… what a crazy story and the Dassey case blows my mind. Did you see it? Thoughts? House of Cards may have jumped the shark for me. This Claire story is just a bit too out there for me. Anyone with me there? On our list is still The Knick, Transparent and catching up on The Americans. Anything else good for us to put on our list?
Website/Podcast: I LOVED this week’s podcast from The Moth. Run DMC’s 2007 story about how Sarah McLachlan saved his life is a MUST listen. I have also been loving the Modern Love podcast. Have you heard this one? It is essays from the NY Times Modern Love column read by actors with commentary and Q&A with the authors. So good! I have also been reading/listening to Kind World on WBUR, as well. So good! Have you heard anything good lately?
Run: My last “Currently” post was on the way to the Carlsbad Half Marathon. I was worried about the race because I hurt my hamstring in December and could not run at all for a while there. I can’t lie, Carlsbad was tough. I was not mentally in the game and I let that get to me. It was also really warm for us (60s) and I just wanted to quit. It was my slowest half in a long time. I was able to finish the training for Los Angeles and ran it for fun without a focus on time. It was in fact SUPER fun and I loved how well my friends did. I smiled from start to finish. I was able to get back to “normal” pace in a 5K, the NYC Half and the Shamrock Shuffle. I feel super grateful for that! Read my Q1 Running Recap HERE.
Also, I’m a San Francisco Marathon Ambassador! I applied because this will be the 20th anniversary of my first marathon which was the SF Marathon in 1996. Get $10 off with code TSFM2016ERICA (1/2 or full) and $5 off with code TSFM2016ERICA5K. I am an Esprit de She race ambassador again! Get $5 off any Gildan Esprit de She race with the code GEDS16AMB000. These races are super reasonably priced and have great perks. We had a blast the last few years.
Non-Run Workouts: I have been hitting pilates, using the J & J 7 minute work out app and going to some classes at CrossTown Fitness. I went to a great yoga class with Sapna at the Intercontinental to launch their partnership with Core Power Yoga. I must get back to yoga. I always feel great after I do it! Have you tried anything new?
Food/Drink: You’ve probably noticed that I went to Expo West – a huge natural foods expo in March. I have been sharing my new finds and Finds’ faves (still time to win some of these!) I will have detailed reviews and giveaways soon from Enlightened Foods, Temple Protein Bars, Toosum, Truth Bar, Curate Snacks and many more. I also just received the mother lode of all natural, vegan friendly, GF and non-GMO sauces and Bloody Mary mixes from Uncle Dougie’s – another awesome Chicago company. I also went to the Good Food Festival and met the folks from Good Food Festival, and The Paleo Cookie. Simple Mills cracker review and giveaway is on the way! Have you tried anything awesome lately?
Excitement: I am celebrating my 4 year blogiversary this week! I’ve been at this for 4 years – time flies! I will have a great post of giveaways from some of my fave sponsors and lessons learned. Don’t miss it! What’s exciting by you?
Pet Peeve: People who take credit for work that they didn’t do. Double pet peeve that I care about it (or spend my energy that way!) What is irking you lately?
Wish(es): I have a few friends that received bad news recently or who are very down. I hope that things will turn around. What are you wishing for?
What is keeping you busy these days? Please share in the comments!
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