The Hungry Runner Girl: Back on Track.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Back on Track.

To prove to you how classy I am I will show you how I transported my pb to my apple on the car ride home. Billy thinks it is unsanitary or something when I use my fingers to scoop out my pb. Maybe it is because of my crazy long pinky nail of maybe we just need to get separate jars.

I usually have a set of utensil with me at all times just in case but I am not going to lie, BIC pens make a pretty good substitute knife.

As soon as we got home from St. George we were out the door again to hit up a family bday party.

The newly turned 19 year old (Happy Bday Brian) chose Brinner for his special dinner. We all thanked him. You have to understand that in our family it is kind of a big deal what the bday person chooses for their dinner. If they make a bad choice, they may not get any presents.

Breakfast burritos with 4 servings of guacamole, pineapple, grapes and there was also french toast. I am pretty sure I only ate breakfast foods all day yesterday and I would not have it any other way.

My brother and his wife are in town from Arizona. He is at law school at ASU. Any ASU alumni or students out there? Billy will be going to law school in a year and hearing about my brother's school got me thinking about where we will be in a year......scary.

I know this sounds creepy but the cutest baby in the world is my creation.

I set my brother and now sister-in-law up on a date and so therefore baby Jace will have to thank me for the rest of his life:)

This other cutest baby in the world takes after me. I am proud to call her family and hope that she continues in my footsteps as a foodie and lover of all things frosting and sprinkles. The sad thing is that I did the exact same cupcake eating maneuver (including the sprinkle stuck to my lip) last night but I am too embarrassed to post it. Using our hands to eat is overrated.

I can't even describe to you how excited I was about the end of my night. Alex (my running idol) is now my RUNNING COACH. He has coached many people to success and is now guiding me to my goals. I feel like a million lbs have been lifted off of my back because I now have an expert to help me get to where I want to go. I am even more sure than ever that I will achieve my dreams. My first workout starts tomorrow. I will be going after school to the track to do a speed workout (too dark to go by myself before school). I have never done a track workout and I am beyond excited.

If you have thought about having a coach to focus your energies to reach your goals Alex would be a great way to go. I already feel like I have learned a bajillion things and wondering why I didn't go to him a lot earlier. Email me if you would like his contact info. Alex's PR's include 1 mile-4:19, 10 miler-52 minutes, 13.1-1:10, 26.2 in 2:25.

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Take a look at my interview on Stephanie's blog!!! You will absolutely love her!

Happy Happy Birthday KATIE....go wish her the happiest birthday ever!!!

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What are your ideal breakfast burrito components?

-First the tortilla has to be super soft and warm, then add in eggs, cheese and guacamole and I am the happiest girl alive.

Have you ever set people up on a blind date? Have you been set up on a blind date?

-The only time I ever set anybody up was my brother and I am retiring with 100% accuracy. As for blind dates I went on......yeah, I don't miss those.

Do you have a running coach? Have you thought of getting one?

-Alex is my first one and I really feel like I now have a plan that is tailored 100% to my needs and goals. How did I run without this?!?!

Where should we go for Billy's law school? Billy and I are leaving the decision completely up to you.

112 Comments:

At February 28, 2011 at 7:41 AM , Anonymous said...: University of Illinois Law School!
At February 28, 2011 at 7:43 AM , Anonymous said...: I love brinner ♥
At February 28, 2011 at 7:43 AM , Anonymous said...: Awesome! Looks like you had a great time! =D
I like eggs, roasted veggies and CHEESE in my breakfast burrito!
At February 28, 2011 at 7:44 AM , Amanda (Eating Up) said...: Haha I love the law school question. Somewhere that has all of your favorite restaurants and really awesome running paths :)
At February 28, 2011 at 7:45 AM , Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn said...: Wait it's totally fine, scooping implements are way unnecessary:) Slash that is the CUTEST CHILD I HAVE EVER SEEN!! I do the same thing, no big:)

Slash have him go to law school in upstate new York near meeee! And guac is a necessity, obv.
At February 28, 2011 at 7:55 AM , Anonymous said...: Ok is that a pen? So tell Billy there would be no difference scooping with your finger or that pen being your fingers touched it HAHAHA!!!!

No I don't a coach, I'd LOVE to have one but my husband has one and we can't afford to pay for 2. He's a better runner than I am.

Burritos? Eggs, cheese, salsa yum!!!!

Lawschool? I don't know I was a photo major :)
At February 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM , Anonymous said...: What's his info? Email me, what does he cost?
At February 28, 2011 at 7:58 AM , Anonymous said...: I dont have (nor will I ever have! lol) a running caoch, btu I do have my figure coach Joe who I love and respect a billion times over. I couldnt do what I do without him!

And law school? Umm... Mcgill University. It's the ONLY option!!! ahahaha
At February 28, 2011 at 7:59 AM , Meredith said...: Hey Janae!! You are such an inspiration! I read the interview & I wrote down your quote - Pain is temporary, quitting is forever. I love it! I have to remember that & tell myself that. I think you did great on your race this weekend, whether you think so or not. We are our own worst critics, ya know! Did a 5k this weekend & came in 4th in my age group - the closest I've ever come to placing! And I was 20 secs from 3rd! And instead of being proud of myself for doing so well, I'm beating myself up because I didn't place! Then I remember all you have said before about not beating yourself up & saying positive things to yourself! Thank you for that!

Breakfast burrito.... egg whites, cheese, turkey bacon, green peppers, spinach, salsa sometimes!

No, I've never set anyone up on a blind date.

I don't have a running coach. The closest would be my Run Less, Run Faster book/training plan. It's working awesome! And making me faster!! That's awesome you have him to help! I guess I wouldn't know where to find one.

Have a great day, girly!
At February 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM , Anonymous said...: i guess nothing can stop a girl between her and her pb!

i've never set anyone up on a blind date nor have i ever been on one. 100% accuracy? want to come visit me?....just sayin' ;)
At February 28, 2011 at 8:15 AM , amanda said...: When I was in 8th grade I went to basketball camp. We took a mini fridge filled with yogurt and other snacks. But I forgot to bring a spoon, so I ate my yogurt with...my toothbrush. Somewhere, someone has a picture of that.
At February 28, 2011 at 8:16 AM , Jenn said...: Bic Pens, straws, nail files....All viable eating utensils in my book:)

"The cutest baby in the world is my creation" That one caught me off guard for a second.

Eggs, black beans, red onions, pico, jalapenos! One blind date-totally erased from my memory. No running coach but AWESOME on yours!!, I have 2 SIL's that went to Law school at Duke but I don't know much.
At February 28, 2011 at 8:19 AM , Anonymous said...: "Using our hands to eat is overrated"... that is the CUTEST thing ever!! I've never had a running coach but I think it would be amazing. My little brother just hired a triathlon coach so I'm excited to hear what he thinks of the whole thing...
At February 28, 2011 at 8:21 AM , dawn @ running the dawn said...: i'm going to the track tomorrow!!! i used to be SUPER scared to run on the track, but really, its super confidence-boosting. especially for us "long distance" people. cause we really don't have to run THAT fast (still, its super challenging for me...) and the workout seems to go by so quickly. i'm so happy that the snow is starting to melt and i can get back outside for my track time.

can't wait to hear how it goes :)
At February 28, 2011 at 8:21 AM , Nicole W. said...: you have NEVER done a track workout????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Oh...you're going to REALLY kick some booty now! My hardest workouts are the INSANE track workouts Joel makes up for me and have SURELY been key in my quick progress..they usually end up being 10-11 miles total...FUN!!
make sure you post and tell us what you do for your first one!!
At February 28, 2011 at 8:22 AM , Running Ricig said...: My sister went to law school at Wash U in Saint Louis and then transfered to UCLA and loved it, if that's any help. Now she's working at a firm in San Fran.

Apparently Bic pens are really useful. I just used mine to fish my teabag out of my cup.
At February 28, 2011 at 8:23 AM , Nicole W. said...: p.s...you might want to take a break to properly recover after your half marathon race??? just an idea.I put a tiny bit about that in my post I did up this morning.
your body will progress more quickly if you do.
xo
At February 28, 2011 at 8:24 AM , Holly said...: BIC pens are awesome- I'm going to have to keep that in mind ;)
Your nephew & niece are ADORABLE!! I love that you set your brother & sister in law up- so cool!!
GOOD LUCK with your track workout today- I KNOW you will rock it.
At February 28, 2011 at 8:32 AM , Bess@Bess Be Fit said...: ahh Mike is going to go to Law School after baseball...or maybe even during somehow since baseball is a summer thing! We need to make them go to the same place. Mike already got into some places (wake forest, GW, fordham) but deferred acceptance and will probably apply to other places too. They need to attend the same place that would be so fun! Ahh I love my fantasy land where I get everything I want! haha :) Where is Billy thinking??
At February 28, 2011 at 8:34 AM , Anonymous said...: I got my running coach 2 weeks before I found out I was pregnant. But I'm excited post-baby to have him give me speed workouts, etc.!
At February 28, 2011 at 8:35 AM , Mallory said...: I LOVE those kid pictures! Too cute!! I vote Ole Miss for law school. They have a wonderful law school there, the weather is great and the food is AMAZING. Give it a look.

I always look forward to reading your blog so keep it up! It helps motivate me even when I'm having a blue day!
At February 28, 2011 at 8:41 AM , kathleen said...: about law school. beware, the finance person in me is about to come out. without knowing anything i would say, is the investment worth it? in other words, why does he want to go and what does he want to do with the degree. for instance,if he wants to do taxes. i'm all for getting a CPA and law degree. work for deloitte for 2 years and then become a corporate tax attorney. making some bank.law school can cost $80k in tuition. which roughly equals $800/month in student loan payments when he gets out (a.k.a. an extra rent payment).

the best advice i can give you without knowing details is go to the best possible school. the higher ranked the school the easier it is to land a job.

i would love a running coach (and a babysitter). so. ready. to. run.
At February 28, 2011 at 8:42 AM , Emily said...: I had a breakfast burrito after my long run on Saturday and the kitchen became my new bff when they added guacamole to the inside of the burrito. I died of eating pleasure.

I have a triathlon coach and he's pretty much the best thing to happen to my life since guacomole in a breakfast burrito. Can't wait to see how much Alex helps you!
At February 28, 2011 at 8:44 AM , Amber Handy said...: Hi Janae! You probably don't remember me (My parents, the Ainge's lived behind your parents. I think you might have been my sister Brittany's age??) but I remember you! Somehow I stumbled on your blog and LOVE IT! Thanks for being so awesome and really so inspiring. I was thinking about you all Saturday morning :-)

My husband is actually graduating in April from BYU's law school. We are finally done :-) I remember so vividly trying to make the decision where to go. He got into lots of schools all over the country so it was so hard trying to decide where was the best place for our family. We ultimately decided to stay at BYU mostly to stay around family but also because it was SOOOO much cheaper than anywhere else. My husband has really loved it and is so glad he chose here. It has also given him a lot of opportunities to meet and interact with lawyers from Utah, since this is where he wants to practice.

But wherever you choose will be the right place for you guys. You are about to start an exciting three-year adventure! I can't wait to hear where you decide!
At February 28, 2011 at 8:46 AM , Allison said...: I'm loving all the facetime my husband is getting on your blog. It's so fun to read. It was great seeing you guys last night and a big thanks to Billy for changing the angle on the picture. I'll be attacking our filthy kitchen today in fact. It's numero uno on my list of things to do. Excited about your future little miss and so is Alex. He has no doubts you'll accomplish ALL of your goals. :D
At February 28, 2011 at 8:50 AM , Stephanie said...: I have a running coach, and it has been great for me! I think you will really like having someone who listens to what you think is lacking and offers suggestions to work on it- its a great thing!

PS. Univeristy of Florida Law School- the best, and no snow here!
At February 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM , Sara said...: Come to Boston!!! We could have so much fun working out and eating at all the amazing restaurants here!
At February 28, 2011 at 8:53 AM , Dorry said...: Come to Dallas for Billy's law school! Or anywhere in Texas really, so you can hang out with me and Lindsay Cotter everyday. We can run together and eat Tex-Mex all the time. I could use a running coach. I'm off to run 9 miles right now which seems scary today for some reason...I'm going to think about you and your treadmill marathons and remember that I can do 9 outdoor miles easily! xoxoxoxo
At February 28, 2011 at 8:54 AM , Katy said...: Obviously he should got o law school in FL. I mean, come on! :)
At February 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM , Caroline said...: UCLA!!!!
At February 28, 2011 at 9:04 AM , Danielle said...: I LOVE Bacon Egg and Cheese Burritos. YUMM!
My friends try to set me up all the time with the most random people. It's all a tease though because I get shy and quiet. Once they get to know me, they want to know what happened to the quiet girl. : )
Good job on your race this weekend. I know it wasn't exactly how you wanted it to go, but you're still super awesome! Happy Monday!!
At February 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM , Sue G. said...: My favorite breakfast burritos are anything I get when I'm in New Mexico for breakfast. Love it all. Guacamole and green chile sauce are a must.

Bud and I were a blind date. We've been together for 9 years so I think it was a hit.
At February 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM , Travis and Teresa Wilson said...: Come to Texas. My bro inlaw just graduated from baylor and loved it. You might die without cafe rio though.
At February 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM , Zaneta @ Runner's Luck said...: Yay for your new coach!! :) I need a coach to get me motivated! I have 67 days to my 2nd ever half marathon and im not really doing any training lol... can we say "BUM!"
At February 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM , Caitlin said...: Good thing breakfast foods are the best kind and the baby is STUPID cute!!!! Congrats on your new coach, very exciting!
At February 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM , RoseRunner said...: I think I've already given my 2 cents that he should ditch his law school dreams. The legal field has been slowly collapsing...there are too many lawyers. And most are miserable.

I went to law school in CA, and unless he wants to take the hardest Bar exam in the country once he graduates (it is a 3 day exam), then he should choose to NOT go to law school in CA! I would stay in Utah! Or Colorado. I don't think those states are as saturated with lawyers as CA is.

Congrats on the running coach, that is a huge deal! Rock on
At February 28, 2011 at 9:36 AM , Amanda@runninghood said...: Yay for having a coach Janae. You have soooo much natural talent..You have only just begun (as you know). I can't wait to see how this helps you grow. getting out there on the track will be so good for you. :) Happy Monday to you sweetness!
At February 28, 2011 at 9:49 AM , WannabeRunner said...: My boyfriend is an ASU alumn! And i live here in Phoenix - i think you & Billy should move here too. :)
At February 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM , Chelsey said...: I go to ASU and love it out here! :)

Congrats on the running coach, that's awesome!
At February 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM , Trying To Heal said...: san diego!!! come to CA, you won't regret it.
At February 28, 2011 at 9:56 AM , Liz said...: I'd say he just needs to choose a law school with a great climate and strong running community, so you can run outside with others!
At February 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM , carrie beth said...: my husband and i met on a blind date :) now we are married and we have a precious child on the way!
At February 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM , misszippy said...: What cutie pies the little ones are! Excited you have found a coach--I'm sure you will thrive with one. Being a coach, I of course think they are the bomb!
At February 28, 2011 at 10:01 AM , Anonymous said...: Janae!! I just wanted to tell you that I truly think that you had an excellent race experience, although I know it wasn't exactly what you wanted... Be gentle with yourself as you are navigating the whole training/racing thing. Hopefully, you will have a very long career as a runner so be prepared to have highs and lows. You will always learn something and that's the blessing of running!!

I have not considered a coach since my goal is just looong miles and NOT fast. My butt is SLOW, so no coach for me unless they don't mind getting bored :p

Come East to Boston! We have the best of the best law schools here and you can do the marathon every year! Plus I will make you cupcakes whenever you want! Yay!!
At February 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM , Anonymous said...: Breakfast burrito---eggs, cheese, salsa, beans, and possibly guacamole, yum!
Never been set up on a blind date but I did the eharmony thing and it's kind of like a blind date but unfortunately I'm still single, so it didn't work lol
I do not have a running coach but it would be nice every now and then to have someone yell at me to push harder (other than the voice inside my head lol)
At February 28, 2011 at 10:16 AM , Jody @ Raising Fin and Fish said...: I have the perfect running coach - my husband! No... for real, in real life he's a track coach :) So when I don't want to think about what to do for a workout I just call him and say... What should I do today? And he tells me.

I tell him what to eat, its a perfect combo ;)
At February 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM , Dana said...: Boston!! Then we can be real life best friends and you can be in the best marathon city there is!
At February 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM , trisha*n said...: pretty sure I eat breakfast for dinner at least once a week! love it!

Soooo excited for you and your new running coach. You already rocked - but it will only get better!
At February 28, 2011 at 10:23 AM , Kathie said...: so glad he's coaching you now. that is awesome!
At February 28, 2011 at 10:30 AM , Paula said...: I go to ASU!!! I just started this year (still a freshman..), but so far, so good :)
At February 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM , Anonymous said...: Great interview! You're a natural haha
At February 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM , Jenn said...: Um... UCLA would be great!! :)
Thats awesome you got a coach, what a great idea!! Im sure he will whip you into pro athlete shape in no time!!
Good luck on your track runs!!
xoxo
At February 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM , Anonymous said...: Obviously breakfast is the best food ever, especially if guac and eggs are involved. That's so exciting you have a coach, good luck on your track workouts! I remember my track coach would always make us run a timed 400 at the beginning of practice and a timed mile after each practice. It was hard, but it definitely helped.
Find a law school in New England area, it's beautiful for running!
At February 28, 2011 at 10:40 AM , Unknown said...: yes! Go BIC!! I've done that too. hehe. Hands for utensils are overrated.
My hubs is my coach. I like having full access to him. LOL!
:)
Happy recovery.
LC
At February 28, 2011 at 10:45 AM , Jayme said...: Um.. the University of Oregon. Running Mecca would be perfect for you! The Law School is pretty great too... not that I'm biased or anything :)

You'd just have to get use to the grey and raining winters :(
At February 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM , Runningmind said...: University of Colorado...it's in BOULDER (and I go there so obviously it's a good law school:)
At February 28, 2011 at 10:47 AM , Runningmind said...: PS then we could be besties and run trails together
At February 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM , chelsey @ clean eating chelsey said...: You should come to Chicago - then we could have slumber parties and we could feed each other skittles. Then in the morning when we are sugar coma'ed, we could run together - and you'll have to carry me past mile 6 or 7 though.
At February 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM , Elizabeth said...: Two things: Loyola and Tulane both have great law schools and you would live near me thereby turning from sloth to slim in one fell swoop. And yes, I'm normally this selfish.

Second, I wanna chew on that little boy's face. HELLO CUTE CHEEKS.
At February 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM , Anonymous said...: I don't have an official running coach, but the past few years I've been running with a couple guys in their 40s who are much faster than I am and have all sorts of wisdom to share. I beat 2 PRs since I started running with them!
At February 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM , Anonymous said...: Is Billy graduating next year? I am going to try to move next year, so we should try to coordinate my applications with Billy's. Then I could run behind you and pick up anything that you drop along the way haha.

The only running coaches I had were on track teams growing up.
At February 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM , ShortSkirts said...: mmm breakfast burritos, I love tons of veggies in mine as well so goood.
At February 28, 2011 at 11:15 AM , Pam @ herbieontherun.com said...: For purely selfish reasons, I'm thinking you should find a law school in or near Tennessee...
At February 28, 2011 at 11:17 AM , RunEatRepeat said...: Congrats on the running coach! That is very cool.
I don't have a running coach, but do often email my fave runners for advice :)
At February 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM , Unknown said...: My vote goes to ASU obviously, and don't worry about what the law school naysayers wrote cause Billy is going into patent law and that is a totally different market than other lawyers. He'll have a B.S. in electrical engineering, trust me, he is very employable.
At February 28, 2011 at 11:31 AM , Sydney said...: Baylor University Law School! Waco isn't exactly bomb but they have a lot of really good runners which will give you something to do while he is studying his life away :)
At February 28, 2011 at 11:36 AM , Kelli said...: My vote is definitely for ASU! I go to NAU now and am transferring to ASU in the fall because Phoenix is way more fun. A lot of great lawyers have gone to ASU, tons of judges, the mayor of Phoenix, even Tena Campbell, Utah's Woman Lawyer of the year a few years ago :)
At February 28, 2011 at 11:36 AM , Kelli said...: I forgot--Phoenix has great outdoor running weather ALL YEAR ROUND plus an amazing series of running trails :)
At February 28, 2011 at 11:48 AM , Anonymous said...: I haven't had a running coach since my high school track team days, but I'm happy running to my own plans. :)

THAT being said, Alex's PRs are amazing! you're gonna be kickass in such capable hands.
At February 28, 2011 at 11:56 AM , Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be Meiri said...: There's a mexican grill inside a gas station near my office that makes the pERFECT breakfast burritos.

First, they deep fry the bacon. Then they add hash browns, a crapton of avocado, black pepper, and green salsa. It is a fiesta of awesome in my mouth. YUMMMMMMMMMMMM
At February 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM , Anonymous said...: Come to New York!!!
Billy can study and we can go for runs together in Central Park! :-)
At February 28, 2011 at 12:09 PM , Reese's Runner said...: You should come to Texas so we can be best friends in real life and I don't have to explain why I only know you through the internets.
At February 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM , Emily @ eat.drink.run. said...: That's so exciting that Alex will be your running coach! I bet that will be amazing to work with someone with so much experience and to have a personalized training plan! Good for you!

I think Billy should DEFINITELY go to Harvard Law - then you can run Boston every year, and I'll meet you in the morning for runs along the Charles (which is my favorite place to run - so beautiful and peaceful before all of the busy people crowd the streets). What do you say?

Breakfast burrito - I totally agree that the tortilla needs to be soft and warm. Fill it up with eggs, cheese, avocado, sauteed peppers and onions, and some hashbrowns (grate a potato with a cheese grater and cook on skillet). Yum!!

I have set up friends in the past and most of the time its gone really well in the beginning but then ended in a dramatic break-up, so now I don't mess around with that!
At February 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM , LegallyBalanced said...: Campbell Law School in N.C. I'm a 3l here and I love it! I know this will never happen because N.C. is probably way too far away from your adorable family but he would likely get a full scholarship since he is from out of state. Plus the weather is great for running :)
At February 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM , Courtney said...: I don't have a running coach, but I am thinking about recruiting my husband. He's fast!
At February 28, 2011 at 12:25 PM , Anonymous said...: befast burrito has GOT to be sweet.. id say... almond butter, caramelized banana, cinnamon roasted squash and some JAM :D
At February 28, 2011 at 12:29 PM , Meg said...: go somewhere in New England! Boston College, maybe? UConn? (I actually have a friend at UConn Law and it's a good choice.) coming from Utah, the weather wouldn't be a shock to the system like it would be for most people, and we could eat ice cream and skittles together while talking about running! do ittttt lol
At February 28, 2011 at 12:32 PM , Sarah said...: You should go to the University of Michigan! :) You can be my friend! Hehe! Not to mention it's a really good law school...
At February 28, 2011 at 12:41 PM , XLMIC said...: Heck, how about UCBerkeley? Great weather. Top 10 school. Incredible FOOD MECCA! Lots of great places to run... I could even point out some spots for you. I offer to run them with you... but I'd just be slowing ya down ;-)

Having a coach can really help a lot. Looks like you've hooked yourself up with a good one :) Have fun at that track!
At February 28, 2011 at 12:52 PM , Jess @ Blonde Ponytail said...: I am laughing about your "creation"!! He is adorable!! So many cute babies around you!

I would like Billy to go to law school at the U of Idaho b/c you would be only 8 miles from me! But, I'd rather VISIT you in Cali or Hawaii, does UofH even have a law school? My alma mater Stanford would be a great choice!
At February 28, 2011 at 12:56 PM , Raina said...: Congrats on the coach move! =D I can tell you will be really happy and also be coachable. Yay for alex too!

Have a great TRACK workout.

Also, those are some very cute babies. You get all the credit there! hehe..

Thanks for your kind email too.
At February 28, 2011 at 1:07 PM , Emily said...: A breakfast burrito sounds so good, I haven't had one in ages and that needs to change!

Never been on a blind date, they would make me too nervous!

and I go to UNC Chapel Hill, the law school is very nice here... :)
At February 28, 2011 at 1:10 PM , Aron said...: very awesome about the coach! can't wait to hear about your track workout :)

I am obsessed with breakfast burritos, I have them for dinner quite often ;)
At February 28, 2011 at 1:20 PM , Laura @ Meet Virginia said...: SO many things I love about this post! I am about to have to scroll up and down 50 times so I can include everything.
1. DYING LAUGHING/so proud of the use to the pen to transport your peanut butter! Desperate times call for desperate measures!
2. I love your gray jacket! Where is it from?
3. Um that burrito looks delicious, I better make that for dinner tonight. Thanks for the idea. :)
4. Billy MUST go to Cambell Law School in Raleigh so we can hang out every day of our lives and go on double dates and then Billy and Jordan can be BFF's just like us. I would probably die of happiness.
Okay. This is all. :)
At February 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM , Anonymous said...: Agree with Kathleen above re: law school. Go to the best you can get in. Lawyers are a dime a dozen now and the only thing that differentiates you when you graduate is what school you came from. Lawyers at better schools get better jobs. And in this economy, some aren't getting any jobs. I just finished at Stanford and got top notch job offers. Also, the alumni network at better schools will be an advantage for the rest of your career.

Good luck on your running!

Jen
At February 28, 2011 at 1:46 PM , Stefanie D. said...: MMm. Breakfast burritos! My fav. Eggs, hashbrowns, turkey sausage, and some Guac! MMMMMM!

For law school I would want you to go somewhere warm. Like Arizona, then you could run outside ALL THE TIME. :)

Loved reading your interview!
At February 28, 2011 at 1:55 PM , Jocelyn @ Daily Moxie said...: Definitely Boston!!!
At February 28, 2011 at 2:18 PM , Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) said...: I've never had a burrito before...? Looks good though:)

That is SO exciting about Alex!! Girl you are gonna be an even MORE awesome runner if that's even possible!! And I might be getting a running coach for free soon hopefully...I have to do a trial first and then keep my fingers crossed!! :D
At February 28, 2011 at 2:18 PM , Anonymous said...: I found your blog through Meet Virginia. I LOVE IT! You are so cute! We have very similar goals- I was supposed to run Boston this year but had an opportunity to study in Australia. So i'll be running it 2012- hopefully sub 3 hour!

As for law school Billy should totally go to UNC Chapel Hill- hands down it doesn't get any better than living in NC ;)

Best of luck with all of your training!! I will be rooting for you while I am down under!! :)

Anne Marie
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At February 28, 2011 at 2:38 PM , Anonymous said...: I don't have a running coach but now I want your friend's help!!
At February 28, 2011 at 2:39 PM , Anonymous said...: Also, my boyfriend is starting to look at business schools, so I'm in the same boat! Embrace it :)
At February 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM , Stephanie said...: I used to coach dance team but no need has ever been in my life for a running coach. Do they turn turtles into hares?? :)

Your nephew=cutie patootie.

You should come to Iowa for law school. University of Iowa and Drake are both phenomenal. And close to me. Fancy that. :)

Why do I have a major craving for breakfast burritos now???
At February 28, 2011 at 3:00 PM , Anonymous said...: my fiance is at University of Iowa School of Law and we LOVE iowa city. it's a tier one school, has an AMAZING wellness center that you would love, and iowa city is very foodie friendly. Plus, we could be Law School Wife friends (Law school has a way of stealing your significant other into a scary black hole, but you get them back on the weekends!) Good luck to Billy, I hope he finds one that fits both of you perfectly!
At February 28, 2011 at 3:02 PM , Sabrina @ Radioactive Runner said...: Congrats on getting a Coach... that's so awesome!!!
your nieces and nephews are adorable!
and come to Canada for law school :)
At February 28, 2011 at 3:10 PM , Laura said...: Oh my gosh, come to Milwaukee, WI - Marquette University for Billy's law school! The local running community is really supportive and the land is nice and flat for training.
Then we can be BFF's and go get frozen custard all of the time!
At February 28, 2011 at 3:19 PM , marathonbaker said...: A coach will give you such a piece of mind. I had one last year and the fact that you do not have to put together your own schedule is such a relief. Good luck with everything! You are going to rock Boston!
At February 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM , Teresa said...: So, for breakfast burritos it has to be egg, bell pepper, and salsa...I'm craving those a lot lately!

I met my hubby on a blind date....sort of...eHarmony set us up!

I don't have a running coach but will so need one after baby-I think you and Billy should find a loaw school in total proximity to me and then you can coach me! Problem solved:)
At February 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM , Alyssa said...: That is so cool that he is coaching you - his PRs are amazing! I love track workouts, in fact, I am super sad that I'll miss mine tomorrow due to my lame bronchitis :(. I can only do sweet breakfasts, but I love the idea of breakfast burritos for dinner! I have done horribly in attempting to set people up so I am retiring with 0% accuracy and just happiness that all of my friends have now forgiven me. I don't have a personal coach but I'm in a training group and so I work with a coach, I love having an expert I can email about all my little questions and having a specific training plan to follow! And what's wrong with a pen...in a car ride you have to improvise!
At February 28, 2011 at 4:13 PM , CaitlinR said...: Law school in Pittsburgh! We could be BBF. Our husbands would like each other.

I am excited to see how much you love being coached!
At February 28, 2011 at 4:14 PM , Unknown said...: How neat that you now have a coach! I am in awe of your running so far it will be so neat to see how far you go with a coach! My family loves brinner!
I LOVE reading blogs like yours for my (coaching) information! It amazes me all the insightful information that blogs offer!
At February 28, 2011 at 4:19 PM , CaitlinR said...: I read your interview... I am so angry some dummies sent you mean e-mails! I 100% guarantee they did because they are jealous you are so happy/cute/fast. UGH!!!!
At February 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM , Tara @ Dashing in Pearls said...: Come to Houston!! Then you can be MY coach!! Haha.
At February 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM , Anonymous said...: I love a breakfast burrito with eggs, cheese, salsa, zucchini, spinach, and a small dollop of sour cream.

My husband is finishing up at Capital University Law School in Ohio and has had a great experience. One thing we were told that Billy might want to keep in mind is that it is better to attend law school in the state you plan to live in because the school will teach to that state's bar.
At February 28, 2011 at 5:58 PM , mel said...: Come to Ohio!! I'll be a 3 L and my hubby and I can be best friends with you and Billy!!
At February 28, 2011 at 7:45 PM , Rene said...: You should go to SMU law school in Dallas. Of course you'll want to live in the burbs, say Allen, while you are here. And you'll love it so much you'll never want to leave. Just saying..
In all reality it's an amazing school.
At February 28, 2011 at 8:04 PM , Nicole said...: Yay for a new running coach!! :)

I hear the university of Michigan has a sick law school... then we could be the bestest of bestest running/ real life friends!
At February 28, 2011 at 8:49 PM , Anonymous said...: i love breakfast for dinner! that's what we had for our meal at our reception! seriously! people thought we were nuts but the chef at the golf club where we had the reception was a cook at the original IHOP back when it first opened. crazy!

and for law school? come to indiana university! wooohoooo!
At February 28, 2011 at 9:52 PM , Anonymous said...: My husband gets mad at me when I eat peanut butter off the spoon/knife and then put it back in the jar...oops. It's not like he isn't exposed to my germs anyway;)
At February 28, 2011 at 10:21 PM , Anonymous said...: pen spoon = hilarious
At March 1, 2011 at 7:49 AM , Jen said...: I'm so glad that you found a coach. I really think it will help you to realize your dreams. What happened to the guy who was going to help you from the running store?
Law school: the only place for you is the U. That's all. Seriously. I'll feed you and send you home with leftovers. You can't move far away.
At March 1, 2011 at 12:50 PM , Anonymous said...: University of Texas
Baylor

I laughed at your pen "spoon". My best one was eating tiramsu with a coffee stirrer in a hotel in Chicago. It looked heavenly and I really wanted to eat it. untesils are optional!
At March 10, 2011 at 11:30 AM , Kara said...: Go to BYU Law School...that's where my husband went. And then you don't have to move!!! :)

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