My favorite type of weather is chilly and foggy – you know when the air seems heavy with water, like it might rain any moment? Love it. It’s like that right now in Central Florida, and I was so happy to go for a run.
First, I had a mini breakfast with the Husband. We had couple’s wheatgrass shots:
And I had a small piece of French bread with melted cheese:
This cheese is AMAZING. The Husband picked it out (those British boys know their cheese) from Costco’s wonderful cheese selection. I could live on cheese. Obviously.
This was my first run since my surgery on Monday, so I was a little cautious in terms of distance and speed. I knew within the first mile that I was going to be fine, so after that I just tried to enjoy the wonderful weather:
- Distance: 3.5 miles
- Duration: 32:53
- Average Pace: 9:24
I’ve noticed that my average pace has slowly dropped from 10:00/miles to 9:30/mile over the last two months!
I jammed to this awesome playlist:
Post-run breakfast #2:
Oikos Greek yogurt, raspberries, and Harvest granola. Yum.
I’m currently dying my hair. New Moon motivated me to go a little darker – I love the look of long, dark hair. Brunettes have fun, too! 
Here’s my current color:
Please excuse the bed-head.
Thanksgiving Plans
Tomorrow is American Thanksgiving Day, one of my favorite holidays (Christmas is #1). I’m excited, but we don’t have big plans. We’re driving about 1 hour south tomorrow to see my dad’s side of the family. I have the best husband in the world, as he agreed to do 2 years in a row with my family. Thanks, Husband.
Blogging will be on a normal schedule for me, so if you’d like to escape your own family and read some blogs, mine will be here!
I’m on duty to make Green Bean Casserole this year. What are you making for your celebration?
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I’m making vegan cornbread!
I’m bringing Chocolate Crumb Bars and Aged Cheddar, Bacon, and Beer Mac and Cheese. Totally unhealthy, but it’s just one day! Links to recipes are on my blog.
That french bread and cheese looks mouth-watering! I am making a boatload of desserts. Cupcakes, cookies, sheetcake…can’t wait.
I can’t believe you’re already running! Go Caitlin!
I’m making a home-made apple tart- I’m gonna free hand the crust so it’s all old school and ghetto and uneven- can’t WAIT!!!
I made Carmelitas and just helping out w/ whatever plus making whatever I decide to eat.
My running has gotten faster too isn’t it awesome how 3 miles feel so easy after running so much on the weekends? I’m glad your back running pain free!
I may need an escape I LOVE my family, but it sometimes feel like they are on top of you and I need some space
I’m sure you understand it!
I’m throwing a vegan Thanksgiving and I still have no idea what I’m making. Oops! We’re planning the menu tonight. I know for sure there will be a pecan-pumpkin pie!
I’m making pumpkin pie to bring to my in-laws’ (we’re going there for dessert) and an apple cheesecake for my family’s dessert. Also cornbread, and I plan on helping my mom tomorrow with the entire dinner!
Roasted brussels sprouts, Thanksgiving green salad, and Cranberry Quinoa!
I’m making pumpkin spice cookies. The house will smell SO good!
Vegan squash casserole!
I love the look of long, dark hair too…I’m currently growing mine out in the hopes that it will get there. I think it looks so romantic and…baroque, or something.
Congrats on the run– I love it when you discover that your pace has gotten faster, just from regular running.
I’ve decided that I’m making vegetarian stuffing (dressing?) for tomorrow, but I still haven’t found a recipe yet. Procrastinator, much?
I am going to try to make an apple crisp. I am not a baker at all, but they sound pretty easy to make. We’ll see how I do!
I’m making my own recipe crustless pupkin pie
I still have to sample that amazing grass product; I hope it’s as good as their bars!
I’m making some russian tea cookies and a pecan pie….nothing too light!
The only cooking I will be doing tomorrow is breakfast for fiance, fiance’s bro and gf, and fiance’s mama. I’m making pumpkin bread french toast. Then it’s off to my mom’s house for a big dinner with the rest of the fam. Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you’re healing up well.
That is good that your run went well after your surgery! Green bean casserole is the dish that I am always in charge to make, but we will be driving literally all day tomorrow to Italy. Our thanksgiving will be in 2 weeks!
I LOVE your playlist!
I am hosting Turkey day for the first time this year so I am making a lot.
A veggie tray + devilled eggs for snackies and my dad is bringing a salmon cheese ball + crackers.
I am making turkey + mashed potatoes + gravy + roasted carrots + sweet potato casserole for dinner and my aunt is bringing stuffing.
For dessert, I am contributing Angela’s Raw Vegan Brownie Bites and my dad is making apple and pumpkin pies! YAY!
Your hair looks great dark! My husband and I are hosting my parents tomorrow, so it will be a small dinner. I am making stuffing for the first time(by request since I don’t really like it). Hope it goes ok!
Question…when you run with your hubby do you both wear headphones and listen to music? Does he run the same pace as you? My husband is so much faster than I am, so he usually runs slower to match my pace.
i never wear headphones when i run with other people because i like to talk to them
the husband is fast but he has no endurance, so he runs at my pace and we usually do a little longer (3 opposed to 2 miles) than he is used to. sometimes when he gets bored, he sprints ahead of me and runs back LOL
i shouldnt say he has “no endurance.” sorry, that was an exaggeration. he can’t/doesn’t like to run more than 30 minutes at a time.
WOW that cheese looks good! Perfect pre-run fuel!
I’m making some pumpkin bread for dessert, and maybe some cookies if I’m feeling especially festive!
I made a delicious apple pie to bring to my boyfriends side!
It’s so fun to dye your hair, isn’t it? Mmm I love Thanksgiving and even though I’m going to din at the fam’s, I’m going to bring a roasted veggie dish I’m thinking.. need to have something healthy on my plate!
i am making roasted brussel sprouts and butternut squash with chestnuts on top
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haha you even look beautiful with a bed head! If my hair looked good brown, I would totally go dark.. I think dark hair is beautiful
My mom asked me to make green bean casserole for her dinner! I’m making homemade stuffing for my boyfriend’s mom’s dinner. The stuffing will have cherries, goat cheese and hazelnuts in it!
I’m making everything this year because I’m hosting the get-together at my apartment (really small – just 3 people), but here’s the spread: hummus & veggies, pumpkin dip with apples and graham crackers, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted root veggies, massaged kale salad, roasted garlic bread, whole wheat stuffing, baked beans, pumpkin pie and a cranberry walnut tart. Phew… good thing I love cooking!
I’m going home to Pittsburgh for Thanksgiving and I can’t wait – leaving right after work tonight.
Since I am travelling, I’m not making anything. But I did make some cookies to take home to my dad 
I’m making chili cheese dip and apple cranberry cobbler. have a happy holiday!
I make the desserts and cranberry sauce each year
I am not making anything this year beyond my breakfast tomorrow morning. I did make mini pies earlier in the month to share with friends in anticipation of the holiday.
I love long dark hair. I just cut 2 inches off of the length of mine- it was getting super long and unruly. I’m afraid to color it though – the last time I did I was 14 and ended up with pumpkin colored hair!
i’m so excited to see your new hair color!
I’m so excited for thanksgiving too! the brother and i are going to get the stuffing ingredients from the store today!!
Caitlin- The good looks just amazing. Where do you get your playlist from? Download from? Is the Harvest Granola a cereal?
I love Thanksgiving too, keep up the good work!!
Any help from anyone is great appreciated!! I have only two weeks until the race! Thank you Caitlin for the donation.
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I used to be in charge of green bean casserole. We don’t always have it, though, so this year I’m in charge of the potatoes. I’m making this recipe. I’ve never made it before so here’s hoping it turns out okay!
What do you use to DL your music?
itunes
I’m excited about the festivities tomorrow!! Have fun tomorrow and enjoy dome good food. Glad to see your run went smoothly.
The bread looks so good! I’m making Alton Brown’s Moo-Less chocolate pie and an appetizer.
I’m making some pumpkin cheesecake!! Can’t wait to try it
I want to dye my hair!
(jealous)
Whatcha say.
I’m super excited to see your hair! I’m wearing mine curly today, which though less permanent, is far scarier.
I really want to dye my hair! But I have no idea how and I want to do a full on color change (red to blonde). Can’t wait to see yours
your running playlist looks like something i’d rock out to at zumba! great selection!
I won’t be making any particular dishes for Turkey day. I’ll just help my family cook the meal overall in a joint effort.
Any interest in giving your green bean casserole a healthy makeover for my Thanksgiving Challenge: http://thechiclife.typepad.com/the_chic_life/2009/11/thanksgiving-food-challenge—whos-in.html
ive already got all the ingredients or i would!
Blast!
Maybe next time. Happy Thanksgiving!
I have to agree–brunettes DO have more fun
I’m making sweet potato casserole this year. Not the healthiest, but it’s SO good. PS. How did you get your husband to drink the wheatgrass shot?! Is he really into health, too?
http://www.firednfabulous.blogspot.com/
yes, he’s a future doctor of oriental medicine, a vegetarian, does tai chi, and exercises
My Granny handed down the responsibility of Dressing to me this year. I’m so excited/nervous! Thinking about making a pumpkin roll as well, they are so good. Have a great Thanksgiving!
I really enjoyed my run this morning in Orlando’s foggy/cloudy weather, however I got DRENCHED!!! =O
I am going darker too next month. My hair is really long now and in need of a trim/maybe some long layers too and a coloring BADLY as it is just blah now. Can’t wait to see your new look!
I am making Green Bean Casserole too this year, actually every year now for the past 4 that is! =)
I love when my time magically drops like that. Makes me feel strong.
European boys in general know their cheeses. I remember spanish friends of mine introducing me to Manchego and it is my absolute favorite.
Hey! Congrats on your run! that’s awesome. I do love those rainy grey morning, but we don’t have them too much living in SoCal=) but its ok.
Im on complete thanksgiving dinner duty! Which I’m excited for. I love to cook! Its just a small thanksgiving for us this year so I’m just making a bunch of comfort food.
Have a great day!
I am on duty to make green bean casserole this year too! But I am planning on using almonds slivers instead of the fried onions (i am allergic to gluten) so hopefully it will go over okay. Happy Thanksgiving!
I get to make the roasted sweet potatoes!
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
I’m doing a turkey trot tomorrow and really looking forward to it! We’re going to visit my fiance’s dad and step mom near fort collins in the mountains. I’m sure I’ll be freezing but it will be nice to visit
Although I won’t be making anything this year, I hope I will get to help out in the kitchen. Happy Thanksgiving to you!!!
Yay! I will be reading your blog!
I’m making a small Thanksgiving dinner for myself in the morning (prepping the food!) and then going to a friend’s house for a big meal. I live 2400 miles from family, so I won’t get to see them!
Love the darker hair! We’re making mushroom casserole — I’ve never made anything for Thanksgiving before, so I’m a little nervous! Excited, though! Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving!
Since I’m the only vegan I make my own meal. This year I’m making a stuffed quinoa acorn squash. The sides are being made without animal products so I’ll be able to eat brussel sprouts and potatoes as well. I’m also making a fall fruit crumble from the Joys of Vegan Baking.
Have a great Thanksgiving! Enjoy the time with your family.
This is the first year we aren’t having any extended family/help cooking so I’m not 100% sure how it’s going to go down, or even what the full menu is. I do know that today I need to prep some sweet potato casserole and get pumpkin bread made.
Oh, and good job on your running time improvements. I keep wondering if I’m ever going to naturally get faster. I hope so!
Happy Thanksgiving!
We are actually staying home alone this year due to random circumstances. I am making us a mini thanksgiving dinner and it should be loads of fun!
So glad you’re doing well after your surgery. And a big YAY for your pace getting faster!! We’re having Thanksgiving at my moms, and I’m making double layer pumpkin pie, sweet potato casserole, apple crisp and an appetizer of some sort. Can’t wait to get cooking, but want to wait till my son is down for his nap. Sometimes his “help” really wreaks havoc on things, lol.
Wow, everyone has such great thanksgiving plans! We already had ours in Canada, but it will be fun to see what everyone is eating
Have a great holiday!
It will be just my boyfriend and I (plus the cat and dog)for Thanksgiving this year. I am cooking us a nice vegan Thanksgiving meal. I’m making vegan sausages, apple-cranberry stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted green beans, and pumpkin pie.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I love that New Moon motivated you! That’s awesome.
That cheese looks great -here in New Zealand we have great cheese too.
Loving your running playlist -I think every song on there I have on my ipod. Looks like a playlist ready to happen!
Glad your feeling better post surgery
I’m bringing butternut squash, which we do in my family instead of sweet potatoes. I roast it, puree it, and bake it again, half topped with marshmallows!
You’re a tough chick if you were able to run today after having that surgery on Monday. I couldn’t have run 2 days after only having the biopsies. Glad you’re doing so well!
I’m thinking about going darker too – my hair is about your color, maybe a little lighter from running in teh sun. I’m so paranoid though – never died my hair before! I’ll let you be my guinea pig.
Of course you like the wet weather – that’s what it’s like in Forks.
I’ve been thinking about going darker or more red with the hair, but I went more blond instead. Oh well.
That’s the weather we’ve been having up here the past couple days
Except, it’s gone past the “about to rain” stage and has been drizzling a little.
I just helped my dad make the whipped cream and now I’m in the process of making our special green jello! So good. It’s the first time I’ve ever made it so I’m kind of nervous about how it’s going to turn out! (especially since we normally use cool whip but we’re trying it out with homemade whipped cream this year)
I’ll have both of those recipes on my blog sometime within the next week along with all of the other recipes for the food on the menu!
No thanksgiving here but we have a 30th this weekend which should be fun!
Your hair turned out great. I like my hair dark too, I’ve tried to go lighter but it looks blah.
Yum, Aussie cheddar
I might be a bit biased! I have to admit that I find some American cheese a little insipid… British cheddars are yummy!
i’m doing a full thanksgiving spread, for just the two of us. we have a 5k in the morning then i’ll bake home made apple pie and home made wheat rolls. i’m doing a crock pot turkey breast, green bean casserole, zucchini gratin, & corn bread stuffing. i’m excited. i love to bake/cook!
glad to hear you are doing better after your surgery AND its awesome to see that you paced has picked up over time … i hope mine does that too!
happy thanksgiving!
Mmmm, melty cheese. I’ll have look for that cheese next time I go to Costco. “Boxing cheddar”? lol.
Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!
Hahaha, “escape” the family! Sometimes sooo necessary!
As with every holiday, I’m on pie duty. This year, however, we’re staying put for Thanksgiving since the boyfriend has to work tomorrow. So I’m only making one pumpkin pie and some apple crisp. He’s making a turkey breast with cornbread stuffing, I’m making some home made cranberry sauce, and the both of us will get our hands in a sweet potato casserole type thing. Yum!
Enjoy your evening! Get crackin on that book!! (I’m a procrastinator who works best under pressure so I’d be doing the same thing you are)
I’m in charge of taters – mashed and sweet!
I see ’3′ by Britney has grown on you!!! lol. Love that song.
I made apple pie! I looove baking. Green bean casserole is one of my faves though, it’s not Thanksgiving without it. I would pass on turkey for GBC anyday.