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She Says: Meeting Bloggers is Fun
Hey Gals and Guys. Today is excellent!
I got up and had the usual gallon of coffee before running. I also had 1 Original PistachiOats for some running fuel. I hate running with anything in my stomach, but because I planned to go for awhile, I figured this was better than (1) nothing; and (2) mid-run fuel, which I haven’t quite mastered.
On the sched for today was 9 miles, but I did 10! Woot woot. You see, my plan was to run slightly slower than normal to get used to the pace and feel of running for longer periods of time. I did most of the 10 miles at 8:57 min/miles (speeding up only at the very end) and did not feel like death when I was done. It was encouraging. I definitely got bored, but I am going to have to deal with that if I’m going to run 13 miles.
- Miles: 10
- Time: 1:30:08 (I think the extra time is from when I had to reset the ancient treadmill at my gym after an hour).
- Av. HR: 157
- Max HR: 199
When I got home I quickly had a banana and tried to get at least as pretty as Mark for our Blogger Brunch at Counter.
Here’s a behind the scenes secret. Moments before walking into Counter, Mark and I went to Rite Aid so he could get a Met –Rx Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar because he was hangry and was talking crazy talk about his insides falling apart. Needless to say, he enjoyed it. The thing reeked of protein. Seriously, I could smell protein the whole time he was eating it. After his last bite, we went inside to meet everyone.
It was so fun meeting everyone, but it was really more like catching up with old friends than meeting new people. I think we were able to talk to everyone. Here is what we learned:
Gena – Eats raw and does not like onions or garlic.
Ashley – Just got back from England last night!
Danielle - Got cute French Toast that she said was just alright.
Missy – Is from Philadelphia and is real life friends with Dori.
Dori – Asked for no spinach in her omelet … three times and is real life friends with Missy.
Melissa – Has cute clothes and is short, but looks tall on her blog!
Sarah – Is from North Attleboro (which is v. close to Rhode Island) and is going to run the Brooklyn Half Marathon too.
Ashley – Doesn’t have a blog, but might start one.
Amie – Could not stay, but was v. nice.
Olga – had a nice spring break, but is back to the books tomorrow.
Vani – Is thinking about becoming a teacher.
Amelia – Liked my olive oil muffins!
Emily – Was wearing the bracelets that always sneak into her blog pictures.
Shane – Is finishing her first year of law school.
It was also quite fun to get some bloggie gifts! Sarah brought homemade mini-biscotti, Missy brought Z-bars and Melissa brought raw snacks from one lucky duck and Dr. Weil bars.
For lunch I chose the Hummus Tahini with grilled flatbread and a Market Salad. I just wasn’t in the mood for any of the more breakfasty options. It was basically an entire (less economical) container of hummus and therefore, I ate half a container of hummus today! The flatbread was pretty good. Definitely a little oiled up. Nice. Gena didn’t like the oniony dressing, but I loved it! Bring on the stink.
Mark didn’t know what to get, so he let the waitress decide. She chose Tuscan Eggs: Poached Eggs & a Bed of Spinach on an English Muffin with a Mushroom Sauce. In retrospect I see that it was probably the lack of ingredients to make other dishes on the menu that led to her decision. He also ate Danielle’s French Toast and a large amount of my hummus.
I think all who attended would agree that everything was okay, nothing was marvelous and the service was ummmm terrible.
Here’s Mark schmoozing with the ladies. Look how cute Melissa and Amelia are! Check out the recaps from the other ladies. I am sure they have better pictures.
Now, I was down right shocked at how short some of my favorite bloggies are.
- I am 5’2” (almost).
- Mark is 5’9.5”
Your turn. Height please.
Aw, you make me wish I lived near other food bloggers! Sounds like you had fun.
Oh, I am 5′5.5″
The bowl of hummus looks like a dream, but sorry the service was poo. Haha I love that of everything, you were shocked at people’s heights. I would have noticed the exact same thing. I’m 5′10″ and love it. Btw, great job on the run!
5′3.5″
It was great to meet you guys today!
I am also 5′2! I wish I lived near other bloggers too!
*A lurker steps out*
I’m 5′5″
Cool blogger meet up!
Fun meet up!!! Let me know if you’re ever in Chicago
I’m 5′4″ on a tall day… but I’ve always said that I’m not overweight, I’m just undertall
How fun I so want to do a blogger meet up when I hit up Boston Next MONTH!
Nice job on the run, sista!
I’m 5′11″ That’s freakishly tall.
What’s that smell coming from your blog? It’s a cross between PROTEIN and ONIONS. Mmmm….
SO FUN.
I loved last winter when I was able to meet a bunch of bloggers for a weekend and ust HANG and talk.
5′5″1/2…but i like to say 5′6″…so much easier right? hah!
Wow, Heather, awesome run…on a treadmill no less.
I am 5 ft. and the first thing 90% of people say when they meet me is, wow you are SO SHORT!
PS Mark, I am glad you share my love of slide close zip lock bags.
Congrats on the 10 miler!!
I am 5′5″ and Charlie is 6′2″.
looks like SO MUCH FUN! one lucky duck is my fave.. so cool melissa brought snacks from there!
awesome run on the treadmill… i don’t think i could ever do more than 4 miles on that thing.
i’m 5′5
have a wonderful day!
Way to go on your 10 mile run! I’m 5′3 3/4″
The blogger meet up looks like loads of fun.
I am 5′2 1/4″
I am just over 5′2. I am feeling tall compared to my one new roommate though!
What a fabulous meetup!!
I’m 5′7″
It was great meeting you 2 yesterday, and I’m barely 5′1 but that’s what I tell people I am. I’m definitely a shortie.
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5′2″
5′9″ Your meal looks for sure the best! Great work on the run, i don’t run but it sounds awkward to eat while running so i can see your aversion
5′4″!! It was great meeting you!! Great recap!
5″1! josh is 6′0 (or 5′11 depending on his mood when you ask him). usually i think i’m as tall as he is though — i’m just used to looking up!!
ps: hope to meet up with you some day as well — i see us hanging out at suburban square eventually!
I’m 5″6,but people swear I’m taller, probably because I’m big boned. Ha!
That looks like a fun blogger meetup… too bad the food wasn’t great and the service sucked… at least the company was good, right?
I’m 5′6″
That sounds so fun Heather! I can’t believe how many of ya’ll were there! Look at Marc pimpin! I love it!
And I love your enormous hummus plate. Uhh. Spoon/straw please!
I am the amazon woman! I’m 5′9 w/o shoes, so most days I’m about 6′0. Wassup!
And Rob is 5′8.5. He tries to lie about it too.
I’m almost 5′2″. Holla my short sista!!!
Whoa Erin is 5′9?? I totally had her pegged as being a short sista too!
so i’m 4′11″ – tell me i’m the shortest on here!! it’ll make me feel better about my midgetness
Wow! That sounds like a lot of fun! I would have had no idea you were 5′2″ shortie
I am almost 5′8″ and when I met Gina, Heather and Melissa they all said they had no idea I would be so tall. It’s so funny how you don’t realize it based on pictures, etc. Now I just have to meet you in real life, ok?
Great job on the run, too!
looks like a great meet-up. I am 5′7″, but I usually wear high shoes because I like to be tall.
It’s funny, growing up with my friends, I never considered myself tall, just average. Then at work, there are lots of shorties, so I’m one of the tall people there. And apparently in the blog world too? I’m 5′6″.
[...] was a lot slower than my usual treadmill pace. Today it was more like 9:78 min. miles, but on March 22nd, I ran 10 treadmill miles at an 8:57 pace. I am okay with that, but hopefully in the next few weeks [...]