Friday Faves!
| February 24, 2012 | Posted by Sweet Tooth Runner under Friday Favourites |
Aaah it’s been a LONG time since I’ve done a Friday Favourites post! About time I brought that tradition back methinks…so here are my faves this Friday!
1. The SUNSHINE! Just two weeks ago I was running in a mini-blizzard…
…but the last couple of days I’ve run in shorts and a t-shirt and been WARM! I am really hoping that it’s going to be just as nice for tomorrow! Seeing as my last race was run whilst it was snowing, it would be a very welcome change!
Buddy is appreciating the sunshine too!
2. This says it all:
Officially selected!! Off to Somerset in a few weeks to race my last cross country of this year at the other National XC race! I am even more excited by the fact that we are a) staying in a hotel down there overnight and I love hotels, and b) I get given a county singlet with my name printed on the back:)
3. Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut butter.
Pretty much my favourite thing on this earth.
4. I babysat for the first time yesterday, and I LOVED it! The little boy I was looking after was so sweet, and he went to bed exactly on time which made my job a lot easier! I basically got paid to sit and watch TV and eat their food for a couple of hours. I think I may have to become a professional babysitter and do this for a living.
I was told to help myself to the contents of their kitchen, and trust me when I say I took full advantage of that! 
5. Cereal snackage. I got so hungry walking home from church this evening that I stopped off at a convenience store to buy a snack to tide me over until I got back, even though it’s only a 20 minute walk. Totally necessary.
My first time with Crunchy Nut cereal…I liked it! Sugary goodness:)
6. Pre-race carbo loading (yes, for a 5k!). I know I am the most clichéd runner on the planet because my pre-race dinner is pasta, but I’m ok with that:) Well, Smilies potatoes are my usual choice, but we were all out of those, so pasta it was instead!
Pasta bolognese is where it’s at
7. The perfect Saturday plans. A race (the biggest one I’ve ever done!), and then going out into London with friends in the evening.
I know you all wish your forehead was as shiny as mine is. You just wish people could use yours as a mirror too.
Give me one of YOUR Friday Faves!
What have you got lined up this weekend? If you have plans for the evening and need a babysitter, I’m your gal
Do you have a favourite pre-race meal? Really it’s Smilies potatoes and veggie sausages, but pasta is a close second!
Have an AMAZING weekend! <3
It seems the sun is coming out everywhere. It’s pretty warm today in California as well. You really lucked out with that babysitting gig! Sounds perfect.
That chocolate hazelnut butter looks SO GOOD. And congrats on getting the official letter! Have an awesome weekend and GOODLUCK AT YOUR RACE!!!
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i am loving the weather here in california- it’s nice and warm!
this weekend i have time trials for track and then i am going to go do something fun with my friends!
have a good weekend and good luck at your race!
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So jealous that you live in Cali!! LUCKY YOU! And I hope your trials went amazingly!! Let me know!! <3
Omg good luck! It sounds like you have a fun day planned
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I am wishing you GOOD LUCK tomorrow on the race!!!!! Kill it girl!
LOVE that Justin’s chocolate yum! Did you see they have a vanilla almond butter?!?!! I want it! Its only sold at whole foods though, not online :p
Love ya girl!
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THANKS Katie!! And no whaaaat?! Vanilla almond?! Ohmygosh I want!! I am so jealous that we can’t get it here! The minute it is available online I am THERE!
Hope you’re having an amazing weekend!! <3
Good luck for tomorrow girl! I loooove that dress you’re wearing in the last pic!!! SO cute!
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what a delish meal! perfect pre-race meal!! GOOD LUCK girl.
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You need to upgrade to Crunchy Nut Clusters….those will blow your socks off! Good luck with the 5k!
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Haha those are so tempting!! I definitely will have to buy them soon…!
I love Justin’s choc hazelnut butter so…so addictive! Good luck for your run!
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Friday Fave for me? Finding the editor of the village magazine had added a full bit about my marathon & sponsorship. i didn’t think he would when he never replied to my email. Photos & all. sadly the sponsorship URL isn’t mentioned but the blog URL is, so i have added a big My Donate button at the top of the blog
W/E plans are saturday cleaning & possibly clothes shopping for new job (no long run
physio said a rest week due to a knee tendon issue which doesn’t feel right after a rest week still) Then sunday to Brighton to see my grandparent & hopefully popping to a sport shop for Clif Shot Bloks & to Infinity Foods (Brighton’s little answer to Wholefoods)
Hope you have a good race!
xx
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Aah that is an awesome Friday Fave Jenny!! That is great news!
Your weekend sounds amazing! I need to visit Brighton ASAP! Hope your knee feels better soon! <3
Congratulations on getting the letter- that is fantastic news
Good luck with the race this weekend.
My fave would be the cookies I made the other day- esp the white chocolate coconut ones- yum.
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I may or may not have just spent hours reading your blog. It is certainly inspirational and has really given me the urge to go running! I think you’re just so awesome.
Aaah THANK YOU Tiffany! That means so much to me!! And now I think YOU are awesome!
I hope you’re having an amazing weekend! <3
HOORAY for sunshine!! We’ve had an unseasonably warm week here too and I am LOVING it for running and biking (and generally not having to wear as many layers haha). and CONGRATULATIONS on getting your selection letter to run at nationals – I knew you would
I too love hotels, so that’ll be super fun! and there’s totally no shame in having pasta as your pre-race meal….it’s my own personal favorite as well. 
and what better way to celebrate post-race than a night out with friends! My best friend from college is coming to visit me next weekend, so I get to go out in my own city (philadelphia) as well!
Sunshine and maxi skirts. Match made in heaven. All this sunshine is making me feeling positively bubbly inside, I almost have to stop myself from giggling.
And hot yoga! Love yoga
Also, do you like that hazelnut and chocolate better than Nutella? I’ve wanted to try it but I’m sort of addicted to Nutella and I can’t risk the disappointment :/ haha
I’ve never had Nutella (it’s not vegan so I can’t try it now!) so I can’t compare to be honest! But I absolutely LOVE this stuff and I highly doubt you’ll be disappointed!
Wow, totally didn’t consider that Nutella has milk chocolate in it! Duh, of course it wouldn’t be vegan! Well I will have to get some Justin’s and try it out!
wow you look gorgeous!!! Don’t often see you in anything other than running atire;) Im so glad the weather is warming up!!!
xxxx
Oh my goodness, I love the chocolate hazelnut butter! I tried it cause I knew you loved it…omg. So delicious.
Have fun on your run!
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I haven’t tried chocolate hazelnut butter before but it sounds amazing! Carb loading is certainly necessary for any race! Good luck girl!
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OH MY GOSH YOU MIGHT BE RACING RIGHT NOW…and if so GOOOOOO fast!!
your pup is so so cute!! and heck yes for sun, definitely something to be excited about!
I hope you’ve been having an awesome weekend, and that your race went well!
xoxo!
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I hope your race went awesome and your night was fabulous!!! I can’t wait to hear all about it. I’m so excited that you were selected to run another race!!! Just another recap to inspire me with
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GOOD LUCK!!! sooo proud of u, u’ve worked so hard, stayed the course and are ready to race! enjoy it…not just the running but the whole experience too…soak it in, and kno there are plenty more in store for ur future too.
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Yay for the sunshine! It’s been pretty sunny where I live, here in Germany and I hope it stays this way! I am so ready for Spring!
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Oh girl, I hear ya on the sunshine thing. We’ve had some gorgeous weather here lately!
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