Lots of Fun Stuff!
Good morning! It may be Monday, and I may have a lot of stuff to do this week, but I’m trying to stay positive! 
Breakfast was divine:
My banana oatmeal contained:
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 sliced banana
- Toppings: two tablespoons granola and blueberries
Operation Beautiful
As you may know, we’re playing a fun game on Operation Beautiful called "Where in the USA is Monica?" Monica from Run, Eat, Repeat is taking a cross-country tour! She is driving from California to Maryland from July 10 to July 17, and along the way, she will be spreading the Operation Beautiful love! On Sunday, she hinted that she is "moving away from the ocean, but not the water!" and the next stop was once a winter Olympics site. If you guess Monica was in Salt Lake City, Utah — you were right!
Here are the hints for the next "Where in the USA is Monica?" stop. Can you guess where she is headed?
- We can thank Theodore Roosevelt for recognizing the beauty of this land
- Monica is very Faithful to getting Operation Beautiful’s message to this place
Go to Operation Beautiful to see the rest of today’s notes. They are especially creative and fun today!
Oh She Glows Bootcamp!
I wrote a new article on Motivation for Oh She Glows. Head on over to Angela’s site to find out how to stay motivation when all you want to do is nap on the couch! And check out her Amazing Grass giveaway, too!
The Fresh Air Fund Success Story!
Last Friday, I wrote about the Fresh Air Fund, which raises money for children in New York City via the New York City Half Marathon. A reader named Betsy signed up for the program right away!
She wrote, "I’ve always admired Fresh Air Fund, and even applied for a job or two there back when I was first moving to New York. I am a huge advocate for giving everyone, especially low-income families, a chance to experience green space, and wrote part of my college thesis on that topic, so it’s mission is near and dear to my heart. When I saw your post, I gave it about 2.5 seconds of thinking, and clicked right though. Only a little more than a month to train for a half and raise $1000? When it’s for a wonderful cause like this, why the hell not! So, I’m in. And am especially excited. I’ve done loads of races before, but never for a charity, so this feels especially special. "
Have a great day!
Posted by: Caitlin 21 comments
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 4:46 am
yosemite!
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 5:38 am
Your blog post was awesome on Angela's site. Thanks so much for the tips..they are super practical and honest.
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 6:09 am
I love the way you inspire us all Caitlin!
I'm so glad Betsy signed up– I don't think I have the guts to yet! If a runner can't raise the full amount of money, are you out? I can probably find out on the marathon site, but just thought I'd throw it out there.
My "long runs" of 4 miles might not cut it for training
-Mel
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 6:12 am
mel – just like TNT, if you dont raise all the money by the race, they charge your credit card for the remainder.
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 6:17 am
this where in the world is Monica series is soooooc cute!! I just caught up on your blog, being gone I missed you!!!! I am so excited about reading your artical at O She Glows, I am headed over right now! Happy Monday Beautiful!
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 6:20 am
Old Faithful in Yellowstone?
And thanks for the great article on motivation at Oh She Glows!
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 6:31 am
i love this "where in the world" series. it's like operation beautiful conquers america.
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 7:24 am
how awesome that she's spreading operation beautiful to so many places!
i hope your monday is going well!
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 7:27 am
great guest post at Oh She Glows!
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Thanks sooooo much for spreading the word!!!!! I'm keep you posted on how everything's going.
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 7:29 am
This a.m. I ran exactly by where Monica took that picture. Small world!
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 7:54 am
She's going to see Old Faithful in Yellowstone? I am so jealous of this trip of hers! LOL
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Yosemite and Old Faithful!!
I can't wait to read that article later on today, when I have more time! I'm sure it's great
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Loved your blog post on Angela's site
You breakfast looks delicious!!
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Thanks I just checked out that blog, its GREAT!
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 9:54 am
What's up! I freaking loved your guest post! SUPER MOTIVATING!
Made my Monday morning not such a Monday morning. Ya feel?
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 10:10 am
That oatmeal looks delicious! I'm off to check you out on Ange's site
Have a great week!
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Yellowstone national park!
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on Jul 13th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Your motivation post was great! I can definitely relate to de-motivation. I think the most important thing to think about when you are trying to stay motivated is how you feel after a great workout/ultra healthy meal. I, for one, feel a lot better when I've exercised and eaten a delicious healthy dinner.
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on Jul 17th, 2009 at 4:54 am
You might have posted about this but I missed it- do you make your own granola?
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on Jul 17th, 2009 at 4:56 am
ND – granola is easy to make, but that's store-bought.
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