Did you know that a digital camera memory stick can survive being dropped into a bowl of minestrone soup? True story. 
My day was LONG. I am very tired and think I’m going to call it a night soon!
But, first things first:
Today is the beginning of Week 4 of my "Get Back to 5.0 Milers" training plan. Week 4 looks like it’s going to be a pretty challenging week. Here are my statistics for each week:
- Week 1: Run 6.1 miles, Cross train 60 minutes, Bike 12.0 miles
- Week 2: Run 7.1 miles, Cross train for 30 minutes
- Week 3: Run 8.0 miles, Bike 21.0 miles
Regarding marathon training — Mama’s Weeds recommended Hal Hidgon’s Novice 3 Plan, which is described as being "designed for experienced runners, those who have been running for several years, who enjoy running road races between 5-K and the marathon, but who find it difficult to run more often than three times a week. Perhaps it is because of a lack of time or perhaps it is because too frequent running raises their risk of injury." Sounds like a perfect fit for me! I think I’m going to use this plan (with some modifications), but I need to concentrate on getting my weekly mileage up to 12.0 miles/week with a 6 mile ASAP. Hal’s plan is 24 weeks long so I need to step up my game NOW.
Here are the eats for the day:
Lunch was a whole wheat bagel with hummus, a side salad, and watermelon.
Plus, a half a vegan cupcake that the Husband bought me as a congrats for being on TV.
And half a cookie that was leftover from the 4th of July party:
Mid-afternoon snacks included cereal:
And apricots (times two):
Dinner was minestrone soup (which I dropped my camera memory stick into… it was fine, though!) and Blue Chips with melted cheddar cheese on top.
Well, I’m going to call it a night! It’s been quite a day between a 5:00 AM wake-up call, a TV appearance (the video for which is embedded in the morning post), and a full day of work!
Good night! Sleep tight.
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Not like I need one, but where can you find vegan cupcakes in Orlando?!
I've dropped both my camera and iPhone in various places and they've always survived. I'm not sure how I got so lucky. Glad your memory stick made it through!
Is the vegan cupcake from a bakery or a grocery store? It looks kind of like the ones Jenna from EatLiveRun used to bake when she worked in the bakery!
That cupcake looks divine!
I'm so glad your memory stick lived to tell the tale… That would have been a huge bummer if it died.
cupcake is from dandelion communitea cafe, a vegan place in orlando!
if anyone can get back to running its you caitlin! good luck
mm scrumptious looking cupcake!
thanks Caitlin! I haven't been to Dandelion in awhile so I think I need to make a stop.
I always forget about bagels and hummus together…so simple but good!
The cupcake looks delish!
Good luck getting up to those five-milers
I'm picking running back up after 6-7weeks of no running (shin splints for the first 5-6 weeks…). Heh. I signed up for a 5k on July 22… figured I'd dive right back in!
good to know about the memory stick lol. that marathon program could not look more perfect for you! glad you found a good one.
Sounds like a good plan! I bet you'll rock it!
You were great on TV today!
You are going to kick butt on those runs this week!!
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How come you have to find a training plan if you are doing TNT? I thought they give you one to follow.
Nothing like a yummy cupcake to say job well done, huh?
great job on the newscast, caitlin!! i'm impressed at how relaxed and calm you are ~ perhaps you are an anchor-in-the-making? you just exude calm, confidence and *beauty*. congratulations!!
Mmm that cupcake looks phenomenal! Good job husband!
OMG Caitlin, I just watched your fox news segment. AMAZING!
I had chills while watching.
I can not being to explain how proud I am of you. You are such an inspiration. You actually remind me so much of Cristen from Self's Eat Like Me. I think fame may be in your future.
You had such a wonderful day and I only hope tomorrow is just as fantastic.
your tv appearance was amazing, congrats on spreading your message.
i also read your article in the nydaily news, you probably knew about it but wanted to tell you in case you didn't!
http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2009/07/06/2009-07-06_caitlin_boyles_postit_message_web_site_give_women_important_message_youre_b.html
So cool that were on TV, congrats!
That sounds like a perfect plan! You'll rock the training – you've been increasing smartly, and seem to have no troubles!
PS: May I have the other 1/2 of that cupcake? Pretty please?
That looks like my cookie!
Hey belated congrats on the tv spot – you were so articulate
what a busy day, that cup cake looks amazing!
A busy day, but it sounds like a great one
Congrats on the TV interview – you looked beautiful and sounded great!! Sleep well!
I loved the video of you on the news for operation beautiful! You were awesome
Vegan Cupcakes? Yum! I love dried apricots.
<3 jess
I dropped my camera on my kitchen floor on my birthday and sadly it did not survive.
Unfortunately, my one year warranty did not cover drunk.
I'm glad you found what sounds like a perfect training plan for you!
Hay Caitlin! i just wanted to say hi as a fellow blogger. i wanted to thank you for your blog. I'm trying to network in the blogging community. Please check out my blog sometime and feel free to ad me to your blogroll!! : ) have a memorable day!
Do the orange and green blocks mean something different?
Uh-oh, you need to go moderate comments on the Operation Beautiful site. Quick!
Haha, my camera has survived multiple spilled wine incidents. Still works:)
Ahhh! I didn't realize the video was embedded in your last post! Just watched it…you did so great! You are calm and clear, and just look fantastic!
heather – they do give you one but i heard its really elementary. so i want to find my own. i could be wrong, though!
there have to be vegan cupcakes here in Austin as well.
and I AM ON A MISSION TO FIND EM.
playdate today.
1p
with a vegan friend and her vegan daughter
Let us know how the training plan goes. I'm doing his 10K one now.
that training plan sounds perfect!
how sweet of him to get you that cupcake – it looks really good.
I hear ya on getting back to 5 milers!!!! I'm working on that myself but am only running 3 days weekly currently b/c I dont want to give up weight lifting or HIIT or swimming – thanks for the link to Hal's 3 plan! I'll have to modify it for me soon – I've got 4 10 mile trail races beginning in Oct (1), 2 in Nov, 1 in Dec
eeek
hoping to do 5 miles straight on Saturday
I dropped my brand new digital canon powershot into a cup of BEER – rather, my friend dropped it – we immediately turned it off, removed battery & memory card and let everything sit in a baggie of RICE for a week – my camera still works – apparently I'm a super lucky person
Oh I'm so glad the Novice 3 plan is a good fit! I thought it might, YAY!