The Hungry Runner Girl: 4 Minutes and Buffets.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

4 Minutes and Buffets.

Once again we bribed the children with food in order for them to be good during our Physical Therapy appointment on Friday and once again it worked.

After our first sugar coma of the night we went back to our house to crash on the couch while watching 'Despicable Me.'

Our energy was renewed and since the treadmill has been lonely lately we decided to see how fast my niece could go. She got up to 11 mph for a few seconds. Don't go calling child services, Billy was holding his hands right behind her in case she fell. We are starting her young with barefoot running.

And the other one (that refuses to take off her sun hat) wanted to tiger tail her stomach......too many sit-ups. By the way that is the computer where the blogging magic happens. I spend a lot of quality time with that thing. Yep, Lindsay that is your blog open, check out her AMAZING giveaway:)

The clock struck 9 p.m. and we decided that meant we should eat dinner. Thanks for taking us out Sissy and bro-in-law to the Pizza Pie Buffet.

Please take a moment to admire my salad making talents and also my pizza selections. More toppings than I can name but just focus on the jalepenos for a second, do this now.

There had to be dessert pizza too. Just imagine oreo, cookie dough and peach cobbler toppings on warm doughy bread with frosting drizzled over them and close your eyes and you will be in heaven.

Group shot. Thanks a lot Claybourne for looking so serious in the picture......no more pixie sticks from your favorite Aunt Janae again.

Time to get my 2 hour (PT's advice) killer bike ride on with...........4 minutes of running afterwards @ 6.0, don't be too jealous of my run, someday you too will be able to run for 240 seconds.

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Do you like buffets?

-Yep, I am not ashamed of my love for them.

Chocolate, vanilla or swirled ice cream?

-VANILLA.

What is your Saturday workout?!?! I want to live through your long runs mkay?!?!

68 Comments:

At April 2, 2011 at 7:27 AM , Tara Upshaw said...: I love buffets, but sometimes I cant control myself at them haha. I used to be obsessed with golden corral.. I know sounds gross, but Im telling ya it's good!!! I want dessert pizza bad now!!

My workout is p90x legs and back and then a 40 min run!
At April 2, 2011 at 7:29 AM , Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) said...: YAAAAY you get to run!!! I am SO happy for you!! Don't knock it down- 4 minutes is still running!! :D I would KILL to be able to run even for just 4 mins at the mo...stupid shin! But my Satdee workout was a tough elliptical sesh+weights instead. And I can't WEIGHT (hehe, punny) to see your weights post part 2!! :D

Have a GREAT Satdee friend!! And I am stealing your nieces by the way cos they are just TOO CUTE!!
At April 2, 2011 at 7:29 AM , Meghan said...: Aw. No long run. I'm going to try for 3.4 today. I took a week off of running after a couple of weeks of uninspired running, and I'm feeling the sorrow of running little miles :(
At April 2, 2011 at 7:39 AM , Sabrina said...: Those kids are SOOO cute!

Chocolate ice cream all the way!

No long run for me, just 3 miles today. But Hey! If you add all our miles together, that's one REALLY long run!
At April 2, 2011 at 7:43 AM , Anonymous said...: i don't really like buffets but only because i get so overwhelmed with the options!

hizzah for a 4 minute run. and since you asked i'll try and do a long run with some miles for you :)
At April 2, 2011 at 7:47 AM , Anonymous said...: You're totally reading Lindsay's blog in the background, haha! That's awesome.

I love Indian buffets. It is seriously embarrassing.

Vanilla.

I'll be running 3 miles this morning with a run group.
At April 2, 2011 at 7:47 AM , Julia said...: Good luck with your four minutes of running today!! Remember to celebrate the small successes!
At April 2, 2011 at 7:50 AM , Lindsey@arunningtale said...: Swirl ice cream! Saturday is my rest day :)
At April 2, 2011 at 7:51 AM , Anonymous said...: buffets rock! as long as the food is good! HOLY MOLY your niece is a powerhouse with that 11!
At April 2, 2011 at 7:51 AM , Running Ricig said...: No workout for me today, resting before tomorrow's half. I'm thinking of dragging Mike and Bungee on a hike though.

I can't remember the last time I went to a buffet! Though, I did follow your lead and make homemade pizza last night (tomato, pesto, and mozz.)!
At April 2, 2011 at 7:52 AM , Penny said...: I am not a fan of buffet because I always eat way to much. Than I am miserable for hours afterwards. Workout today was Ellipictal for 1 hr an 40 min stretch training. Have 10k race SUNDAY. Have a great wkend
At April 2, 2011 at 7:53 AM , Anonymous said...: I did a short tempo-paced 5K this morning but I will get in a nice 7-miler in tomorrow for you :)

And might I just add that the dessert pizza is making me drool. Oreos on a pizza? Genius.
At April 2, 2011 at 7:58 AM , Corey @ the runners cookie said...: Hey lady, 4 minutes is progress!! That is what matters :) I'm going to channel some of your enthusiasm on my 12 mile run today!
At April 2, 2011 at 8:00 AM , Colleen Marble said...: Buffets? Yes, please!!

I am off to run 15 miles from Del Mar to La Jolla, CA! Soooo beautiful.

Have a wonderful day :)
At April 2, 2011 at 8:07 AM , Shannon said...: Usually I go for vanilla, but nothing beats a Malt Shoppe swirl cone!

Saturday is my rest day, but tomorrow I'll be attempting a long run.. but I may crash and burn on mile 6 or less. This whole being sick thing really isn't suiting me well.
At April 2, 2011 at 8:07 AM , XLMIC said...: Buffets are great…especially when you are hungry and broke ;-)
Vanilla, please!
I am supposed to do my first 10-mile run in 14 years… I am nervous and a bit scared :/
At April 2, 2011 at 8:15 AM , Jamie aka "Sometimes Healthy Girl" said...: I love me some chocolate ice cream! Buffets are my best friend, especially salad bars - luckily we have many buffets in NYC. If you ever come here, you'll be in heaven.

Congrats on running for 4 min. It is a small victory and you'll be doing long mileage in no time :-). I'm off to run about 12 miles in Central Park. First semi-long run since the marathon. WIsh me luck!
At April 2, 2011 at 8:18 AM , Anonymous said...: Did you try that dessert pizza? I looks so yummy and very hard to resist...
At April 2, 2011 at 8:19 AM , Anonymous said...: OMG your sister's kids are too cute I can't even take it! Look at that lil running prodigy you're building!!!
At April 2, 2011 at 8:23 AM , Julia said...: ummmm buffets are my absolute fave. and of course pizza buffets are at the top of the list...I HEART pizza pie cafe. I could literally eat an entire cookie dough pizza by myself...ha!

I am going to attempt 6-8 today. eeeeek. so nervous. going to try and go really slow so that I can give myself a chance to make it that far. excited to see you later today and hear about your workout!! i know you will appreciate every single second of that four minutes!
At April 2, 2011 at 8:24 AM , Dr. said...: 9 miles this afternoon after work and between finishing a research paper-unfortunately I woke up to pouring rain today. Boooo!
Enjoy your 4 minutes. Baby Steps! You are a rock star!
At April 2, 2011 at 8:28 AM , Vanessa @ Gourmet Runner said...: Alright 4 minutes of running! When I had to take a break due to injury my first run was about 30 seconds during a walk to test it out and it was maybe the best 30 seconds of my life.
The sun is out here so I'm going to actually attempt a run outside inside of living on the treadmill.
Dessert pizza is delicious. I'm jealous!
At April 2, 2011 at 8:28 AM , runkatie said...: pretty sure your niece runs faster than me!!!

Good luck with your 4 minutes of running! Progress is progress!
At April 2, 2011 at 8:39 AM , Anonymous said...: LOVE buffets! :D
My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate...hahaha
Hope you have a great weekend!
At April 2, 2011 at 9:03 AM , run4may said...: I like buffets. The ones around here arn't that great.

No long run here. Maybe a nice walk with the hubs. If I can convince him or maybe bribe him with some candy.
At April 2, 2011 at 9:04 AM , Anonymous said...: Love buffets and swirled ice cream! I have to run 11 miles this morning but it's raining here so I will trade you for 240 seconds :-)
At April 2, 2011 at 9:17 AM , Anonymous said...: Your nieces and nephew are so freakingggg adorable! Haha getting her started on the treadmill early - love it!

I get so excited for soft serve ice cream - I could eat it 24/7 - i swear!
At April 2, 2011 at 9:17 AM , trisha*n said...: Janae I have to tell you...yesterday I was out for a run and there was a girl in front of me that totally looked like you! And of course, she was kicking my trash. But I'm pretty sure it's a sign you are going to be out pounding the pavement in no time. You rock, girl!
At April 2, 2011 at 9:19 AM , Anonymous said...: Swirl! Best of both worlds!

I am taking today off because I'm running my first half tomorrow!! You work those 4 minutes - listen to Madonna and JT's "Four Minutes to Save the World" hahaha I'm so funny - but really, build back up slowly - we're going to run Maui together RIGHT?
At April 2, 2011 at 9:25 AM , Unknown said...: I love buffets :) When I lived in Phoenix there was a great one a couple minutes from our house. Now here in Anchorage we have one that is really gross so I am not getting my huge salad fill that I want!
At April 2, 2011 at 9:27 AM , Ashley said...: Cutback week so only 13 on the schedule today. I plan on running out to the boardwalk and then up the beach...gotta love living in So.Cal. :)

Enjoy your four minutes! Yay, progress!
At April 2, 2011 at 9:33 AM , The McGuire's said...: No long runs for me today. Instead I ran my first race!! It was only a 5k but it was a good start!! Finished in 25:41!
At April 2, 2011 at 9:40 AM , Anonymous said...: Ran 11 miles this morning and loved it! Congrats on your amazing 240 seconds!
At April 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM , Rose (Hacker Half Marathon) said...: I just found a new sushi buffet and I LOVE it!! Swirl soft serve is the best ever, with sprinkles!

My Saturday long run is 8 miles and it's a rest day from P90X, so after my 8 miles, I'm done for the day.

Congrats on the 4 mins, I hope it goes well!
At April 2, 2011 at 10:07 AM , Kristin Bradfield said...: That pizza looks amazing!!!
At April 2, 2011 at 10:22 AM , Erin said...: Buffets - Love them!

Chocolate Ice Cream but I do love me some Vanilla with fudge!

I don't have long runs yet but I did my 3.14 miles today that I wanted to do outside~
At April 2, 2011 at 10:42 AM , Laura @ Meet Virginia said...: Tell your niece to watch out because I am about to steal that Oreo pizza from her!!!!
At April 2, 2011 at 10:50 AM , ash & diz said...: LOVE buffets. I love to make huge salads! YUM!

love the swirled ice cream at costco.

and just finished an 18 miler! woot woot. drank my lowfat choc milk and i'm ready for the shower... I stink. LOL. then we have a date!!!
At April 2, 2011 at 11:03 AM , Anonymous said...: Um I love buffets. I seriously eat at them more than normal restaurants half the time ha. :)
At April 2, 2011 at 11:04 AM , Lisa@The Daily RUNdown said...: 11 miles...4 of them up a seemingly never ending hill! So not intentional
At April 2, 2011 at 11:09 AM , ida said...: Buffets can be a lot of fun, esp the ones in vegas! I love vanilla with rainbow sprinkles.
I ran with my club this morning- 8x300, it was short but brutal.
At April 2, 2011 at 11:16 AM , Emily @ eat.drink.run. said...: vanilla all the way!

have you tried bikram yoga? i just started going this week and went 3 times in 3 days. its pretty amazing and stretches all of the muscles in your body. i wonder if something like that would be helpful for you? just a thought...

enjoy your weekend! :)
At April 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM , Natalia - a side of simple said...: I can't imagine a world without buffets. I mean, you can go back as many times as you WANT?!?!?

I just don't see a problem with this philosophy :)
At April 2, 2011 at 11:32 AM , Anonymous said...: Congrats on the 4 minutes! It's something at least.
Your nieces are so cute! I love buffets, especially breakfast ones. My legs are sore from power yoga, so I'm doing an easy recovery run today.
At April 2, 2011 at 11:33 AM , Unknown said...: oh you just made my day, heck you made my WEEK! I love this post because I get to see all your sweet and beautiful family. I love how brag about them, as you should. They are amazing, just like you! Hope you had a killer bike ride.
:)
LC
At April 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM , Caitlin said...: I LOVE dessert pizza! You have the most adorable family in the world! I did my 11 miles this morning (PDR!), I'm so happy about your 240 seconds!!
At April 2, 2011 at 11:57 AM , Anonymous said...: I love buffets! They're my favorite. My favorite ice cream from buffets has to be swirled. Otherwise, vanilla.
At April 2, 2011 at 12:03 PM , Tara @ Dashing in Pearls said...: VANILLA FOR SURE!! If Billy goes to law school in Texas you can taste the deliciousness that is BLUE BELL Ice Cream... To. Die. For.
At April 2, 2011 at 12:11 PM , Lindsey said...: Your niece is such a doll!!! And I *love* that your other nice won't take off that sunhat. Adorable!!!
At April 2, 2011 at 12:22 PM , Anonymous said...: hope you felt good on your workout today! i ran a half marathon... new PR on a hilly course! 1:39:32...i'm pumped :) my marathon is in may so im getting exciteddd!
At April 2, 2011 at 12:56 PM , Rusty Shackleford said...: Buffets are the best. Especially with little ones. No waiting :)

Love the pics of the kids. Very cute.
At April 2, 2011 at 1:17 PM , PBandJ Runner said...: Hey, running is running ,and those 4 minutes will be AWESOME!! Have fun on the bike- although if I were spinning for two hours straight I think my butt would fall off, considering how sore a 45 minute class makes me!!

My run today consisted of a 12 minute warm up, 3x10 minutes at 8 minutes a mile, with 3 minutes EZ in between, and a 14 minute cool down. AWESOME since I got to watch a show about Food Trucks that made me crave pancakes which obviously made me work harder on the 'mill. Half marathon next weekend, here I come!!!
At April 2, 2011 at 1:23 PM , Coy Martinez said...: You're runnin! It's your birthday! You're runnin'! It's your birthday! Sweet! I ran 3 miles today....don't be jealous HAHAHAHAHA!!
At April 2, 2011 at 1:25 PM , LindsLovesMiles said...: Your little runner niece looks like a miniJanae...you can refer to her as minime! Hope the run was good...I'm sure you're grateful to be back on the TM!!!!
At April 2, 2011 at 1:31 PM , Anonymous said...: I did my first 10 miler. I'm kind of excited to have joined the double digits club!

I love buffets, but they cause me to eat way too much!

Some days vanilla, some days swirled. Rita's had orange and vanilla swirled for a while last summer and it was to die for!
At April 2, 2011 at 2:09 PM , Dorry said...: Your nieces are SO STINKING CUTE! I want to squeeze them. I love buffets - especially at weddings! I want to go on a cruise with you and our Billys so we can eat from buffets all day long.

Swirl is the way to go. I'm taking it easy today between a wedding shower luncheon and an engagement party dinner. I don't want to have to wash my hair again. Priorities. ;)
At April 2, 2011 at 2:23 PM , Anonymous said...: I ran 5 miles on this beautiful day, wasn't my best run, but it felt good to get out there!
At April 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM , Laura said...: I haven't been to a buffet in years - now I really want to go! Though I would probably eat way too much and need tummy time - my eyes are way bigger than my stomach and I am a clean plate clubber.

I like vanilla better - with either one of those cherry dips, or with rainbow sprinkles. (They can't do both, I've asked).

I worked out today by going biking at a velodrome. I got invited to go have a lesson with this coach who trains all the pros. Then I crashed into one of the pros and we both went down in a heap and the coach was not too happy :(
At April 2, 2011 at 3:27 PM , Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn said...: Oh. my. goshdarnit. Pizza buffet GET AT ME I am so coming to visit!! Today I went on a seven-miler with the Padre he kicked my butt:)
At April 2, 2011 at 3:54 PM , Jess @ Blonde Ponytail said...: Minimalist movement in full affect with your niece on your TM! So, 4 min of running really? I couldn't tell if that was sarcasm or not. :(

In college, I could make the best 2 foot tall, VANILLA soft serve cones!! And, with Vanilla you can have any possible topping.

I opted for the TM today to do my 15 miles as the +20 mph winds weren't so inviting :P bleh. April fools eastern WA weather!
At April 2, 2011 at 4:14 PM , Anonymous said...: -I love buffets when I feel I have been healthy enough to gorge until I can't move! GO TO THIS SITE. It's the best buffet on the East Coast. (Seriously, amish food = BEST) www.shady-maple.com/smorgasbord The best is breakfast. Make your own pancakes with SO many toppings. My personal fave... choc chip, pb chip, and banana pancakes. <3 Nom nom. There's also cheese stuffed sausage. Don't knock it 'till you try it. ;P

-Cake batter? haha. Probably chocolate!

-I had a nice long 10.5 mile run. :( Don't weep from everyone's comments! You'll be running soon enough, lady! The farthest I've gone so far is 11 miles. I'm so scared for the 13.1... I don't think I'm going to make it. Ugh.
At April 2, 2011 at 4:32 PM , Kate (What Kate is Cooking) said...: Your nieces and nephews are adorable!!

I love buffets, but as a binge eater, I try to avoid them. Nothing good happens when I eat at one! That being said, I should really be a competitive eater- the amount of food I am able to eat in a short amount of time is actually pretty impressive, not going to lie.
At April 2, 2011 at 5:53 PM , Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife said...: I love buffets with awesome salad bars-because you can fill up with awesome toppings. And they usually have a good dessert selection ;) Pizza pie cafe def has awesome dessert pizza, fo sho.

Have fun on that 4 minutes....I did HIIT cardio for an intense 15 minutes today. Thought I was gonna die!
At April 2, 2011 at 7:20 PM , Nicole said...: sounds like the best day! foood plus family fun= amazing!
At April 2, 2011 at 8:56 PM , Anonymous said...: I LOVE buffets. Just the idea of not having to choose just one option off a menu, and being able to gorge on so many things!! Which I do. I went to Golden Corral once in the States (don't have it here in Canada :( ) and literally gained 5 lbs. I don't deprive myself at a buffet! haha.

And I ran 11 miles today :D Felt great! Go you on the 6 minute run! That's awesome you got the go ahead, so happy for you!! You'll be back to your ridiculous mileage in no time. ;)
At April 2, 2011 at 10:14 PM , Kasey said...: I ran a half marathon today and took 10 minutes off my PR. First full marathon only two weeks away.

Your crazy workouts inspire me. Congrats on your 4 minutes. You'll be back on the long runs soon!
At April 2, 2011 at 11:09 PM , Lizzi said...: THAT PIZZA BUFFET LOOKS AMAZING ESPECIALLY THE DESSERT PIZZA OH MY GOD GET IN MY MOUTH NOW PLEASE!!!!!!
.... needless to say, I am a nut for buffets! :D plus anything with a salad + dessert bar owns my soul. oh and any place that has an array of condiments/sauce/etc is my idea of heaven.
At April 3, 2011 at 8:02 AM , Anonymous said...: Your oldest niece looks so much like you in that first picture!

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