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October 9, 2014

Track Sunrises, Recent Eats, Brooks Heritage, and Running Inspiration

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Hi friends!

It was a beautiful morning for a track workout.

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I was feeling pretty sluggish this morning when my alarm went off at 5:30 a.m., but these views (and the great company – I met up with my friend Chelsea as usual) helped!

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We did:

  • 1 mile warm up
  • 1 mile sprint the straights, jog the curves
  • Two 400’s (aka two fast laps, with a short break in between)
  • 1 mile sprint the straights, jog the curves
  • 1/2 mile cool down

Despite not feeling super energized this morning (I’m sure the cocktails I had last night with friends at True Food Kitchen didn’t help, but worth it), we kept a good pace!

  • Mile 1: 8:52
  • Mile 2: 8:02
  • Mile 3: 7:54
  • Mile 4: 8:20

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When I got home, I made myself a much needed double latte and then fried up some eggs for a little Ezekial toast + avocado + sliced tomato tastiness. So good!

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On the lunch front this week, I made a big thing of quinoa earlier in the week so I’ve been enjoying various quinoa salads. One day I did quinoa, greens, and tuna salad (tuna + homemade balsamic vinaigrette) and yesterday I did the same thing but minus tuna and plus chickpeas (and various veggies). Hit the spot!

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I also put some of our From the Farmer apples to good use by making an old favorite of mine: Baked Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars (<—click for recipe).

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These are SO good, and make an awesome healthy snack or easy breakfast. They are great on their own but I also like them with plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. Try them!

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Before I go today, I wanted to share some love for the cool Brooks Heritage line of shoes and apparel. Have you guys heard of it? The Heritage Collection is a running footwear line that has been curated to honor and celebrate the history, heritage, and spirit of Brooks Running Company. When my fellow Run Happy Ambassadors and I were in Seattle this spring with Brooks, a bunch of the employees were wearing really cool-looking vintage shoes around the office. “Those aren’t Brooks, are they?!” we asked. Well, yes, apparently they were!

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Since we were so excited about the Heritage collection, Brooks sent all of us a pair of their Chariot shoes, which is a throwback to their award winning shoes from the 1980’s with the same name. In 1982, Runner’s World called them “Possibly the best running shoe ever made by Brooks,” and they were one of the most-worn running shoes in the ‘80s, so it was a natural choice to add into their throwback collection. The rejuvenated award winner delivers all of the original features combined with updated style for a vintage look with modern appeal. While it pays tribute to its original design, it’s not made to be a performance running shoe – just a way to look cool while you’re not running, legwarmers optional.

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The other Run Happy bloggers and I were lucky enough to do a Google hangout with Shane Downey, the Brooks Heritage Creative Director, last month, and I loved hearing more about what goes into the development of this line. It launched 18 months ago with shoes from the 1970’s Brooks collection (the Vantage and Vanguard), and has been making its way forward in time – in spring, a shoe from the 1990s will launch (the Fusion). For the shoes from the 70’s, they recreated them from old catalogues and images because there were no templates saved.

Even the packaging is a modern take on the original box. Cool!

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I’ve been rocking the shoes with jeans and yoga pants, but they also look cute with shorts. Love the vintage style! You can see all of the women’s heritage collection shoes here, and the men’s here. I especially love all the colors for the Vanguard. You can also find the Heritage collection at Nordstrom, Anthropologie, and Athleta.

And now – back to work! I’ll be back tomorrow with a recipe before heading out of town with Matt for a fun 2 year anniversary trip. Good luck to those of you running the Army Ten Miler (sad to miss it – here’s my 2012 Army 10 Miler race recap) and the Chicago Marathon this weekend! The Brooks bloggers and I had a fun Google hangout date with Brooks’ sponsored runners Amy Hastings and Bobby Curtis earlier this week, who are both gearing up for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, and plan to run it really, really fast (you know, with a 5: in front of their mile splits). We asked them their best tips for pushing through when running gets really tough, and Amy said: “When going through a bad mile, know that you are due for a good one next.” So true, both in life, and in running! I also loved a tip from Bobby, who shared with us the advice he received from his college coach: “Keep your training al dente.” Meaning, don’t overdo it! I’ll be cheering both of them on this weekend –hope they crush it, and you do, too, whether you’re racing or just out for fun!

- anne
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18 comments
  • Carrie (This Fit Chick)
    October 9, 2014 · 2:29PM:
    I love those shoes!! So cute to wear out and about! And that morning sun... my goodness what a view!
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  • Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment
    October 9, 2014 · 2:49PM:
    Great shoes! Love your morning run. Such amazing views. Have a great Thursday!
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  • Lindsey @ SimplyLindsey
    October 9, 2014 · 2:52PM:
    Those baked apple cinnamon oat bars look delicious! I'm always on the look out for new non-processed snack ideas, so I'll have to make these soon. :)
    Reply
  • Brigid October 9, 2014 · 3:02PM:
    That sky is worth getting up for!! Also, Love the shoes!
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  • chanelle
    October 9, 2014 · 4:23PM:
    That looks like a beautiful morning for a workout. I am starting to workout outdoors again and I love it. Something about that fresh air and sunshine combo is just awesome. I am pinning your breakfast recipe for inspiration, I am getting bored of my same old green smoothie, so thanks for the idea!
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  • Em Todd @ CFGF
    October 9, 2014 · 4:27PM:
    I love that sneakers are trendy right now. I thoroughly enjoy the days I wear my Nikes to the office. Retro Brooks look great!
    Reply
  • Shel@PeachyPalate
    October 9, 2014 · 4:29PM:
    Love the shoes!!! So old school! Hard to find a pair of trainers that sit well with jeans.
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  • Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats
    October 9, 2014 · 4:33PM:
    Yay for another awesome track workout!! And I think I've decided to run the Army 10 Miler if my friend doesn't sell her bib. It won't be my fastest time/best run for sure, but our track workouts should help! Now I'll go read your recap for some motivation...
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    • Anne
      October 9, 2014 · 4:35PM:
      GOOD LUCK and have fun! Jealous! :)
      Reply
  • Meaghan
    October 9, 2014 · 5:24PM:
    The Apple Oat Bars!!!!! These are seriously the best + most addictive fall treat. Thank you for posting them again and reminding me that it's high time I make a batch (and subsequently eat all of them in one sitting.....) Happy fall!
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    • Anne
      October 9, 2014 · 5:45PM:
      I thought of you and your love for them when I made them! :)
      Reply
  • Alisha @ Real Girl Running
    October 9, 2014 · 5:38PM:
    That is an amazing morning sky to be running under ... definitely worth getting up early for! I think I'm going to have to try those apple oat bars ... they look delish! And I love anything Brooks, so I'm hoping the Vintage line will hit Australian shores really soon.
    Reply
  • Jennifer
    October 9, 2014 · 6:49PM:
    I love the Brooks Heritage Collection. I bought two pairs of Vanguards when I was in Boston last spring - and they are the most comfortable shoes! I love how they are not to "sporty" to wear with casual clothes.
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  • Jenny Paxton October 9, 2014 · 9:29PM:
    Thanks for listing out the details of your track workout! Speed work is definitely one of my goals after MCM training is over :)
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  • Alex
    October 9, 2014 · 9:32PM:
    Have a great anniversary trip!! That sunset is amazing. Always work getting up early to workout with views like that.
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  • Mandi October 9, 2014 · 10:30PM:
    What do you fry your eggs in? I'll do olive oil and nonstick spray most of the time, but I'm still partial to butter.
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    • Anne
      October 10, 2014 · 8:23AM:
      I usually do olive oil or butter!
      Reply
  • Libby October 10, 2014 · 11:03AM:
    That is one insane sunrise! I love it!
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