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Friday, April 17, 2015

A Few Things Friday...

Happy Friday everyone!  Today's post is going to be a bit short and random.  I have a busy couple days ahead of me and not enough time to organize all of these thoughts into a more coherent package, so I'm going with a list. 

1.  I am working 14.5 hours today and 15 on Saturday.  If I make it to Sunday, it will be a miracle.  If not, well, it was nice knowing all of you!

2.  I've already planned out the 3 things I will be doing Sunday:  Sleeping.  Running.  Going back to sleep.  If possible, I'll try to fit some eating and showering in there.  No promises on the last one.

3.  The hours can be rough sometimes, but my "office" kinda rocks, especially in weather like this:

4.  I am addicted to this kombucha soda now.  I grab a couple bottles every time I'm in Target, which let's be honest, is often.  The root beer flavor is my favorite.

5.  One of my charges got a new book today and I could not believe my eyes! I loved this book when I was little (even though it scared me):

 
6.  I get teary-eyed every single time I read this book:
 

7.  I have been loving this massage stick that I got at Target for like $10.  It hurts so good.  I've been using it on my lower legs and the results are similar to the ART (active release technique)/Graston that I got during physical therapy a few years ago.  My shins have been a little testy the last few weeks so I've been massaging with this thing, icing, and wearing compression sleeves on long runs. 


8. One week until the St. Luke's Half. I can't wait! This is me running it 3 years ago!


I'm off to do some baby whispering.  I hope you all have a more relaxing weekend planned than I do!


Favorite children's books?
- I have too many to list!

Do you use foam rollers/massage sticks/etc as part of your running recovery routine?

What are you up to this weekend?
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16 comments:

  1. Kelly RodriguezApril 17, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    I loved that book too. Grover is so stinking cute!
    And the Giving Tree...SO sad! People love it and think the tree is so nice...and she is, but geesh...
    Happy Friday, Jill. Good luck this weekend! Enjoy Sunday!
    And I heart my foam roller. :-)

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    1. JBeanApril 30, 2015 at 5:32 PM

      Yes, Giving Tree is a real tear jerker, and I kind of think it's almost inappropriate for really young children! Thanks for your good luck wishes for me, they helped me this past weekend!

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  2. jillconyersApril 17, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    The Giving Tree is a long time favorite in our house. We're big Shel S fans!

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    1. JBeanApril 30, 2015 at 5:32 PM

      It's good but SO sad! Or maybe I'm just an overly emotional person!

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  3. UnknownApril 17, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Godspeed. I will always love Shel Silverstien. There was another book that had children's poems in it that I adored, and I know that we saved, but the name is eluding me at the moment.

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    1. JBeanApril 30, 2015 at 5:33 PM

      He's a genius with the written word. As are you my Suze :)

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  4. bluemoonApril 17, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    I have that same massage stick from Target and you're right on half of it....OUCH! I know it's a good pain in theory, but it's a pain regardless. :-) Used to use it a lot after trainer.

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    1. JBeanApril 30, 2015 at 5:34 PM

      Ha, so funny that you have the same one! I actually tried it out in the store before I bought it and it was hurting/giving me much needed relief that I think I was actually groaning in the aisle! Hahaha. Decided I better just purchase it and get the heck outta there.

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  5. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeApril 17, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    As soon as I catch up on all my blogs, I"m heading to the foam roller. But the stick you got at Target looks pretty awesome. I may have to add it to my collection!

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    1. JBeanApril 30, 2015 at 5:35 PM

      Ah, yes, I definitely recommend it! It feels sooooooo good after a run!

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  6. Pam @ herbieontherun.comApril 17, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    I'm not familiar with either of those books... or ANY children's books really. haha The only one I can even think of off hand is something like "I'll like you forever, I'll love you for always. As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be." Do you know the one I'm talking about? It's amazing. I read it as an adult and bawled.

    I've never tried kombucha. I really need to do that!

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    1. JBeanApril 30, 2015 at 5:36 PM

      Oh yes, I know the book you're talking about. Also, that's a sad one! I have mixed emotions about reading sad books to kids. I always end up doing it and becoming overly emotional.
      I haven't tried any of the straight kombucha teas, but these kombucha sodas are GOOD. I'm easing myself in.

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  7. Jennifer @ Run Jenny RunApril 18, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    That rolling stick looks good! I'll be making a Target trip soon.

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    1. JBeanApril 30, 2015 at 5:36 PM

      Yes, give it a try! I think you will like it!

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  8. MCWApril 19, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    I loved that book! And I remember reading it to my brother.

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    1. JBeanApril 30, 2015 at 5:37 PM

      Ha yes! I hadn't seen the book in years and was happily surprised when I found it on my nanny kid's bookshelf!

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