Back on the Bike

WEEEE!!! I was flying this morning!!!


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I FINALLY pulled out my road bike from storage today!! I purchased this bike at the end of the season last year and only rode a handful of times last fall before the snow flew. It was so nice to be able to finally get it out and ride again! 🙂

Here’s how my morning went down:

5:30 a.m. Wake up and realized I’m not that tired, so I decide to get up—even though my alarm was set for 6 a.m.

– Turn my computer on.

– Put dishes away.

– Check my e-mail, Facebook, and read a few blogs on Google reader.

– Go to the bathroom and brush my teeth.

– Change into my running clothes.

6:20 a.m. Run 5 miles. (I am glad this is a taper week, otherwise I would be dragging!)

7:10 a.m. Return from my run and get my things together for our coffee date!

7:40 a.m. Leave for Kaladi Brothers.


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Enjoy a coffee date with my husband who kind of woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Although, I think our coffee date cured that. 🙂


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Enjoy a delicious breakfast.

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Overnight Oats Quinoa


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Overnight Quinoa

1/4 cup quiona

1/8 cup Greek yogurt

1/8 cup milk (maybe a little more)

1 teaspoon chia seeds

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 banana (I saved a few slices for garnish on top.)

Toppings: strawberry slices, walnuts, unsweetened coconut

(Don’t quote me on these measurements. I actually didn’t measure anything, so I am just guessing.)


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The quinoa was a nice change from the oats. The oats can get kind of chewy, but the quinoa (since it was already cooked) was smooth and creamy. The taste of the quiona was a little odd, but the banana, vanilla, and honey did help improve the flavor.

Enjoyed with a Yogurtland spoon. (Hey, I’m not the only one who saves these spoons.)


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8:20 a.m. Leave the coffee shop and bike home.


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8:45 a.m. Arrive at home.

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Oh, by the way, it is 50* here this morning, which means it is HALF the temperature it is for those of you on the East Coast—craziness!!!

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8 Comments

  1. 6.9.11
    Krissie J said:

    I’ll trade you temps! I think I need to invest in a road bike. Yours is really spiffy-looking!

  2. 6.9.11
    Michaela said:

    Seeing you wearing a jacket makes me cringe! It’s sooooo hot here! I’ve been eating lots of ice cream and becoming good friends with bags of frozen peas.

    • 6.9.11
      Michelle said:

      Seeing people wear tank tops and shorts makes ME cringe!!

  3. 6.9.11
    my little celebration said:

    Fun post! I liked your little schedule of events – it made me feel like I spent the day with you!

  4. 6.9.11
    Wendy said:

    At least you’re missing out on the MN weather.. It was 104 on Tuesday and 60s today.. Craziness!!

  5. 6.10.11
    lifttorun said:

    That’s one awesome bike!

  6. 6.13.11
    Yolanda said:

    I cracked up, as I save those crazy spoons as well!