A Sweet Saturday

Nothing like a nice 6 mile run to get my Saturday started out right! 🙂

Nothing speedy–just an enjoyable run before my long run tomorrow.

Prior to running, I had a piece of toast with peanut butter and banana on it. Definitely a good pre-run standby.

After running, I had a Clif energy gel shot. I normally don’t have gels after running (usually only during a run), but I didn’t feel like eating much of anything else.

I heard these were good, but I was not impressed. I’m not sure if it was the flavor or just the Clif brand in general, but I’ll stick to my GUs for now.

I spent a good chunk of time foam rolling and stretching while I waited for Craig to get home so we could go to the gym. Since he was running a little late, I finished off the rest of this yogurt. (There was only about 1/3 cup left.) I sprinkled some Cherrios on top. Love Cheerios!

When Craig got home, we went to the gym where I lifted weights for 45 minutes. I alternated between arm lifts and abs/stretching. I didn’t want to lift my legs since I knew I would be doing a long run tomorrow.

Then it was time for lunch.

A big salad + a sweet, juicy orange

I topped my salad with tomatoes + carrots + nutritional yeast + homemade croutons (so good!–way better than store-bought ones!)

This afternoon Craig and I got pedicures!!

We went to Glaze Nail Bar in Anchorage. It is a super trendy, eco-friendly, natural nail salon and spa.

We had great service and a wonderful experience!

With all the running I do, my feet take a beating, so I was in desperate need of a pedicure.

Gosh, I look tired!

This was Craig’s first pedicure experience! A true Alaskan man knows how to pamper himself!

We are off to have dinner with friends tonight! See you tomorrow!

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12 Comments

  1. 1.29.11
    Gabriela @ Fro-Yo Lover said:

    Hahahahaha – Craig’s picture cracked me up!
    I love to see man doing stuff deemed “girlie” when they’re actually not – I mean, keeping your nails presentable is important for both man and women! Right?
    🙂

    • 1.30.11
      Michelle said:

      That’s right! Craig is definitely a manly-man–heck, he grew up in Alaska! I think most men are just too scared to try it!

  2. 1.29.11
    Mrs. Fish said:

    My husband used to get manicures all the time when he sold cars in suburban DC. Image was super important at his dealership. He got one before our wedding too!

    I spent my night exploring Whole Foods! 🙂

  3. 1.29.11
    Craig Baxter said:

    heck yes it is important. plus it is relaxing and the company was amazing.

  4. 1.30.11
    Sarah said:

    what a cute salon! maybe i can convince my husband to get a mani or pedi with me now 🙂

  5. 1.31.11

    Michelle!

    So nice to “meet” you! I am so jealous your pedi! I LOVE pedicures! I haven’t gotten one in several months! Thanks for stopping by my sight and I hope you’ll follow me!

  6. 1.31.11
    Allison @ PickyEatingRD said:

    I am impressed you got a pic of him getting a pedicure!! My bf secretly gets them with me and loves them but he always says he can never tell anyone haha.

    • 1.31.11
      Michelle said:

      I was honestly surprised when he said it was okay for me to take his picture!

  7. 1.31.11
    the dawn said:

    i’m with you. i keep exploring what else is out there…but i keep coming back to gu.

    love that you got him to get a pedicure! my dad likes to get one every now and then. it’s always fun going with him.

  8. 2.1.11
    Craig Baxter said:

    honey you have to remember i put the man in manicure.