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January 16, 2012

A Speedy 5 Miler + Brunch

Breakfast + Brunch
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Awesome run yesterday morning with my college BFF Turner!

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Yes, we’re weird.

Turner, Kris, and I headed over to the Tobacco Trail in Durham for a late morning run. Kris set off on her own (she prefers running by herself and wanted to go with a slower pace), and Turner and I started out at what felt like a good clip. The first mile flew by; it felt like we were running fast but not crazy fast, and we were too busy chatting away to check our watches. When my watch beeped Mile 1 I looked down and was very surprised to see our pace as 7:56! Turner is a fast runner and I was feeling good, so we decided to see if we could do our entire planned 5 miles at a sub-8 minute mile pace. And what do you know? We did it. 🙂 I felt great except for the last mile, which was hard. I was huffing and puffing, but determined to stay below an 8 minute mile. Success!

Splits:

  • Mile 1: 7:56
  • Mile 2: 7:59
  • Mile 3: 7:59
  • Mile 4: 7:41
  • Mile 5: 7:51

What an awesome run! A great reminder to push myself — you never know what these legs can do. Total distance: 5 miles. Total time: 39:28. Average overall pace: 7:53!

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Maybe I’ve got a sub 1 hour 50 minute half marathon in me just yet! We’ll see.

After our respective runs, the girls and I headed straight over to Guglhupf Bakery in Durham for brunch!

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Love this place and was excited to introduce it to the girls. They were big fans!

I had the frittata of the day — artichoke, spinach, and swiss cheese.

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Plus a side salad:

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And some fruit:

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Yum. I also had some unpictured English Breakfast tea with milk. Perfect post-run feast!

The rest of the day was spent relaxing. We met up with my grad school girlfriends for dinner and then went to see “Iron Lady” — Meryl Streep’s latest in which she plays Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the UK. It’s a fascinating look into Thatcher’s life; Meryl Streep was amazing and the movie was very powerful. Highly recommended!

We have a holiday from school today for MLK Day. I just took the girls to the airport and now Matt and I are about to get in a workout! Have a good one, friends. 🙂

- anne
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23 comments
  • Jeanelle @ Glocal Girl
    January 16, 2012 · 10:44AM:
    I really miss having running buddies! They make workouts SO much more fun and you push yourself even harder. Sigh. #expatlife
    Reply
  • Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries
    January 16, 2012 · 10:45AM:
    strong work on your run! you gals were speedy! and your frittata sounds and looks incredible - yum!
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  • KaraHadley
    January 16, 2012 · 10:47AM:
    That frittata looks delicious. And your run is so freaking impressive!
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  • Amy
    January 16, 2012 · 10:49AM:
    In awe of your pace! I don't think I've ever broken a 9:00 mile. :-P (Maybe after I have this baby.) At any rate, great work! Looks like you had a beautiful morning for a run.
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    • Anne P
      January 16, 2012 · 11:04AM:
      You can do it :) I would certainly not be running this fast if I were pregnant, ha!
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      • Amy
        January 16, 2012 · 11:14AM:
        It'll be part of my after-baby comeback plan -- you know, along with, like, running in general and being able to walk without waddling :-P
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        • Anne P
          January 16, 2012 · 1:04PM:
          Heh, good plan ;)
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  • Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
    January 16, 2012 · 11:18AM:
    Love English breakfast with milk! One of my favourite teas :D
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    • Anne P
      January 16, 2012 · 1:03PM:
      Ditto :)
      Reply
  • Adventurer January 16, 2012 · 1:06PM:
    Very impressive. You might, indeed, have a sub 1:50 half-marathon in you! Very well done to both of you!
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  • Lauren
    January 16, 2012 · 1:58PM:
    Girl you are going to rock your next 1/2. You just look like a natural runner. :) Enjoy your day off!
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  • Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
    January 16, 2012 · 3:06PM:
    That's a super fast time! Awesome job!
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  • Lindsay @ Salt, Sun and Sanity
    January 16, 2012 · 3:09PM:
    You are SO FAST! How long did it take you after you started running to get to the point where you could sustain that kind of pace for 5 miles?
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    • Anne P
      January 17, 2012 · 7:53AM:
      I'm not really sure... it's been gradual I think via doing speed work, running more frequently, etc. It depends on the day, too!
      Reply
  • Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
    January 16, 2012 · 5:21PM:
    You guys are speed demons ;)
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  • Abby @ Live, Laugh, Run Today
    January 16, 2012 · 5:33PM:
    You ladies are FAST!!! I say go for the PR! You definitely have it in you:) Do you have a race scheduled?
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    • Anne P
      January 17, 2012 · 7:53AM:
      Yes - a half and a 10 miler in a couple months! :)
      Reply
  • Tanya @ Vegan Faith
    January 16, 2012 · 10:17PM:
    Congrats on your awesome run!
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  • Lindsay @ FuelMyFamily
    January 16, 2012 · 10:55PM:
    Wow that is a speedy 5 miles, congrats! And yum artichokes in an omelet, I may have to try that soon!
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  • Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]
    January 17, 2012 · 12:07AM:
    nice run, girls!!
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  • Miz
    January 17, 2012 · 6:07AM:
    D A N G.
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    • Anne P
      January 17, 2012 · 7:51AM:
      Lol! Best comment ever.
      Reply
  • Lexi @ Cura Personalis Foodie
    January 18, 2012 · 10:09PM:
    Wow, great job on the sub-8. That brunch looks like a great reward :)
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