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February 10, 2013

Chapel Hill Study-Fest: Days 5 & 6

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How we feel right now:

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Um, yeah. Can’t wait til this test is over. Maria, Elle and I spent 11 – yes, 11 – hours at Maria’s house on Friday taking RD exam practice tests, reviewing, and taking more practice tests. The questions are pretty ridiculous to be honest – lots of food service and management stuff I’m never going to use. Sigh.

After our big day Friday, we all decided to take it a little easier yesterday. Saturday morning, Elle and I headed to the Tobacco Trail for a run! Before I left DC last week, I told Elle that I needed to get in a long run this weekend for spring half marathon training (post on this coming soon!) and she was thankfully on board to join me. 🙂

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It was a really pretty, sunny morning out – cold but perfect for running! I miss this trail – so peaceful and wooded once you get a little farther down.

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I haven’t run more than 6 miles since the Army 10 Miler right after our wedding in October last year, so I was wondering how I’d feel doing 8 again, but I’m happy to say I felt great! We enjoyed the weather and chatted away and the miles flew by.

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Average pace: 8:59 minute/miles. Yay!

After our run, we cleaned up and headed out to brunch! Jessee’s – man, I miss this place.

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Pretty latte:

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Plus my favorite – the open faced biscuit sandwich, with scrambled eggs, tomato, turkey, and cheese. AMAAAAZING.

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Elle and I spent the rest of the afternoon getting a little more studying done before running some errands. For dinner, we met some of our UNC classmates for dinner at a place called Panzella in Carrboro! It was great seeing them. 🙂

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I started with the (unpictured, but delish) butternut squash soup, and for my entrée I had a big beet salad topped with salmon, candied walnuts, and goat cheese. Very good!

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Today we’re getting back to studying in full force. Here we goooooo!

- anne
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16 comments
  • T.G.I.F!!! (the goal is fitness) February 10, 2013 · 8:46AM:
    Bravo on your 8 mile run! Keep the momentum and dedication going..... We're rooting for you!!!!
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  • Elizabeth @ Positive Change
    February 10, 2013 · 9:07AM:
    Good luck studying for the exam! I will be in your shoes next year at this time!
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  • Nicole@TheKidlessKronicles
    February 10, 2013 · 10:09AM:
    Mmmmmm. Biscuits..... The Kidless Kronicles
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  • Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run
    February 10, 2013 · 10:23AM:
    You all will pass the exam with flying colors! Keep on chuggin'!
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  • Lauren K February 10, 2013 · 10:31AM:
    Love that you got to see some of the UNC girls! And look at Elder's swanky dress haha! Miss you.
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  • Paige Callahan February 10, 2013 · 10:41AM:
    Just bought that same shirt, two days ago, in navy and lime green that your wearing with your UNC classmates! Love it!
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  • Lauren
    February 10, 2013 · 12:18PM:
    Ugh, oh no another exam! I know you'll do great but studying for something so significant is never fun. At least there are rewards with good friends and brunch!
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  • Abigail February 10, 2013 · 2:17PM:
    I was on the ATT this morning! Love these NC "winters!" I just moved to the Triangle from up north, so I especially love your posts whenever you are in NC - I always come away with great food and fitness ideas to try. I see a trip to Jessee's in my near future... that looks so good! Good luck on the exam!
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  • Renie February 10, 2013 · 2:18PM:
    Love the look of that open face sandwich.
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  • Laura February 10, 2013 · 2:40PM:
    Are you running the Nike Women's Half in April in DC?
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    • Anne P
      February 11, 2013 · 9:39AM:
      Yep! :)
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  • Kris S February 10, 2013 · 3:19PM:
    You can do it!!!!!!!! :)
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  • Healthy Eater February 11, 2013 · 7:39AM:
    Impressive studying, impressive running, impressive food and friendship. Press on -- and good luck!
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  • Kelsey
    February 12, 2013 · 4:55PM:
    I'm an undergrad at UNC but I'm studying abroad this semester, and I'm obviously loving Italy, but this post made me miss Chapel Hill!! Jesse's is the best and I loveeee long runs around the area. Also, SO glad I found your blog! :) eatwelltraveloftenblog.blogspot.com
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  • Perry September 28, 2016 · 8:58AM:
    HI there!! It looks like this is a pretty old post but I was wondering where did you work while you were in school? I'm trying to find some place to work while I go to school:) Thank you! Perry
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    • Anne
      September 28, 2016 · 10:08AM:
      My job while I was in school was this blog! A lot of my classmates worked part time with professors, though. You won't be able to work full time if you're doing school full time though - the schedule it too crazy.
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