It’s about that time!
As soon as I hit publish on this post, we’re off to Savannah for the start of our race weekend!
Since we will be sitting in the car for many hours today, Ryan and I knew we’d feel antsy if we didn’t do something active before hitting the road, so we went to the gym for a very light workout.
I did 20 minutes on the elliptical at a nice, low level before doing a few upper body exercises in the weight room:
- Mac raises
- Incline bicep curls
- Upright rows
- Tricep extensions
- Front shoulder raises
- Tricep pull downs
Then it was shower and breakfast time!
Breakfast
Today’s breakfast concentrated on wholesome carbohydrates and included a whole wheat bagel topped with Swiss cheese and jelly and a small batch of overnight oats.
I think this will hold me over for a few hours until we stop for lunch.
Packing
After breakfast, I finally started packing. Though I made my packing list yesterday, I put off the actual act of packing until this morning because I hate packing with a passion.
For some reason packing turns into a big ordeal for me and I feel the need to try on everything before I actually pack it. Ryan just laughed when he walked into our bedroom three different times and found me in three different outfits.
It was just one of those days where nothing felt quite right, so I made sure to pack a “backup” outfit (or three) for Saturday night’s dinner plans.
I also went through some of my drawers looking for “throwaway” clothes to wear in the cold weather before the race starts. (Apparently all of the clothes that are discarded by runners will be donated to charity.) I found a few things, but I’m kind of attached to them, so I’m hoping we randomly drive by a Goodwill on our way to Savannah so I can run in and grab something cheap.
We all know Goodwill has some wonderful little gems on their racks. (Perhaps you remember the amazing Fourth of July skort?)
I’m getting the “wrap it up” signal from Ryan, so off we go.
See ya from Savannah!
P.S. The Fashion page was updated this morning.
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Have an amazing time in Savannah..you’re going to rock your half marathon!! Can’t wait for the recap!
Have an amazing race, Julie! Sending such fun and fast race vibes!
I never even realized we’re boot twins. I’m obsessed with those Colin Stuart babies.
GOOD LUCK TOMORROW! kick that 13.1 miles in the butt.
remember, “all it takes is all you’ve got.” …and, “the faster you run, the faster you’re done.” 😉
Good luck!!!!! And have fun 🙂
You are too cute! I have the same packing issues….I always end up bringing way too much but I feel the need to have options! I also have a hard time getting rid of clothing, no matter how old it is – emotionally attached to everything. Good luck this weekend, and have a blast and a half!
I agree about the packing thing! I always pack WAY too much, or forget half Of what I need. Have a great trip to Savannah! 🙂
Have a good drive and kick some ass tomorrow!
Have a great drive and best of luck tomorrow! 🙂
Ahh good luck Julie!! I’m sure you guys will both be amazing. Have a safe trip!
You must be getting so excited!!! Have a safe trip and have so much fun! Good luck – you’ll do awesome.
Good luck on your race! You’ll be running literally right in front of my doorstep. I’ll cheer for you but I’ll try not to be creepy haha
Save travels and have funnn 🙂
Good luck in Savannah!!!!!
The Kidless Kronicles
I did the SAME thing last night with the packing! We are going to a wedding this weekend and I was trying so many things on and basically only packed clothes to sleep in so far! I always pack back up outfits! Gotta have variety! 🙂
Good luck on the race! Kick some booty.
Safe travels to you and Ryan. GoOd LuCk with your half!! You rill “ROCK” it! 🙂
~Kari
Good luck and have an amazing time in Savannah!
Your outfit is so cute today! I love it!
goodluck Julie! you will do so great!
I love that vest!
Haha, I know the “wrap it up” signal all too well.
Have a great race!
There is a Good Will on Broughton Street in downtown Savannah.
While you are there – go stop by Cherry Picked Consignments down the street (its next to Michael Kors on the other block) – my friend owns the store and its high end couture clothing at steep discounts! So many cute things!
Goodluck at the race!
Happy travels! Goodwill and the Salvation Army are were Mike and I get most of our Halloween outfits – def a treasure chest there for that kind of stuff!
Good luck on your half! I hate packing, so I usually wait until the absolute last minute. It gets to the point where I’m worried I left something behind, but don’t have time to check…whoops
Go Julie go!
I just started following your blog. I found you over at A Duck and Her Pond. Good luck on your race!
Wooo Hooo!!!!
Have a great trip, drive safe, stay warm!
I feel you on the packing. I hate it, and I’m totally bad at it. Guys don’t understand how hard it is for us to pack! Shoes for every outfit, makeup, hair stuff, bra’s!
Not sure what I hate more: Packing or unpacking?
I totally understand the need for backups! I’m such an overpacker. I never end up wearing half the stuff I pack.
Have a fun mini-roadtrip!
Good luck on your race! You should check out Sweaty Bands at the race expo. I think they’re basically the same concept as the BIC bands, but I love them!
oooooh good luck! And safe travels, girl! 🙂
Cute vest! and I feel you on the packing thing, I always try things on and my bf just shakes his head at me. Good luck in the race!
I actually quite like packing, its the unpacking that gets me!
Have a great weekend 🙂
you look so snuggly! have an awesome time and GL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
good luck…you dont need it though! you’ve prepared and you’ll finish with a great time!
Good luck! And enjoy Savannah! Where are you having dinner Saturday night?
Good luck!! Have a great trip!
Good luck on your race!! I know you guys will do great!
Have an amazing time!!
safe travels!!
my favorite part of races is the pre-race carbo loading 🙂
Best of luck lady! Safe travels 😀
Woohoo have tons of fun! Good luck 😀
Good luck this weekend! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!
you need to write “i run so I can eat at Paula Deen’s” on your race tee.
Good luck and drive safe! I’m sure it will be a fun trip! I love savannah, it’s a great city!
Hearing you get ready for your half makes me so excited for mine!ine is a month away though. So cool that Ryan is doing it with you!!! Have a safe trip and good luck tomorrow!!!
Safe travels! 🙂
That yellow bag is really cute!! Where is it from?? It looks like the perfect road trip size!
Safe journey and have a carb-tastic day 🙂
Yay! So exciting. Good luck in the race!
good luck!
Not only do I have the same packing issues, but I’ll also always end up in the very first outfit I started with. Sigh. Bad habits die hard!
Have fun on your trip, and good luck with the race!!