Is it really Friday already?! This week has flown by…seeing as I thought that yesterday was Wednesday. Well, that means that i am linking up with several bloggers for my Favorite Five Friday! Thank you Angela, Katie, Heather, other great bloggers for the Friday Favorites link up!

Instagram

@rawgenerationjuice
I just neede a reminder sometimes…

@lindseyyjoee
While this weekend was not a PR, it was a lesson in having a good time, finishing a run for fun once your goals are no longer in reach. This was my initial 1^st ½ marathon – and it ended up being my 4^th of the year!

@MagnoliaMarket
Someday I will make it to Magnolia Market and buy everything! I love this place and I love Fixer Upper!

@runeatrepeat
Why can’t my trees still look like this?!

@maniacmiler This track looks like it would be the best track run ever!

 

Running

It’s All About That ROLL Foam Rolling by Tricia from MissSippiPiddlin
I have a foam roller – I use it on occasion. I really need to learn how to use it better to aid in recovery after my runs! I am usually checking Pinterest for foam rolling guidance, and Tricia has several helpful links so I am not searching all day!

25 Inspirational Fitness Quotes to Motivate Every Aspect of your Workout
Inspiration for workouts..yes, please! These days, I need all the inspiration and motivation I can get!

Marathon nutrition: Your guide to eating well while you train
I can always use tips and tricks for eating while I train for my first marathon next spring! Any information will be digested… J

10 Reasons to Get Out and Run, Even When It’s Dark and Cold
I need to read more articles like this one…the cold is really not my friend at the moment! I have races in the spring that I need to be ready for and running though this winter is going to be a must!

10 steps to enjoy your first marathon
I will surely be reading up on these and other “marathon training tips” since I plan on running my first next year!

 

Food

6 Grab-and-Go Snacks That Have More Protein Than a Hard-Boiled Egg
Again…more breakfast/snack ideas, the better!

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
I could always use new Crock Pot recipes!

Spiced Sweet Potato Cauliflower Mash
Look delish!

Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup
My favorite soup is broccoli cheddar – but it is so heavy! This is a great recipe to lighten it up a little…so I could go for seconds and thirds!

7 Breakfast Foods That Help You Lose Weight
Really…I do not need to be thinking about losing weight, but these are some good ideas on how to mix up my breakfast options!

 

Fav Pins

9 SNACKS YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF—BUT WILL LOVE INSTANTLY
There are a few of these that I have heard of and tried – and now I have some more snacks to try!

16 UNEXPECTED WAYS TO USE COCONUT OIL
I use coconut oil for baking, coffee, smoothies, moisturizer, diaper rash, and dry skin – now I know a few more ways to use this great oil!

Peppermint Bark
…because, yes.

Tips on How to Meal Prep
I could always use more tips on how to meal prep – I am glad that I will be home this weekend so I can utilize the FM Saturday morning and Sat/Sun prepping days for this short work week!

8 Baby Steps to Clean Eating
I eat relatively clean/fresh, but I could always use more tips and tricks!

 

I hope you had an inspiring week! 

Any big weekend plans?

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