Hello Friday and hello heat! Tomorrow I will be try to wake up early (5:30-6:00AM) for my long run (5-8 miles). I think I will spend the rest of the weekend indoors or at the pool (got to get my swim on).
Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and sharing Five Favorite Things at the Moment IV (looking forward to reading all of your summer activity posts – maybe I will get some new ideas). In no particular order:
1. Nathan VaporMax Plus Handheld
Last year I trained using Nathan’s QuickShot Plus, which held 10oz. This meant I planned my long routes to pass multiple (working) water fountains, convenience stores, and gas stations. This year I bought the VaporMax Plus, which holds 22oz.
Image: Nathan VaporMax Plus Handheld
2. Skinny “Banana Cream Pie”
Banana Cream Pie is one of my favorite desserts, and after some tinkering I made a skinny version of it. Technically it is not a pie, but does its job with mirroring the taste and texture. I’ve also made “Strawberry Cream Pie” and “Blueberry Cream Pie”.. I suppose its more of a parfait. I’ll share my recipe next week!
3. Running Shorts (the “Spandex” kind)
I pretty much live in black capris or leggings. Last year I trained with capris all summer (I know…sounds crazy…but wasn’t too hot), but this year I’ve done a couple of runs in my Oiselle Long Flyte Shorts (yay for last year’s summer sale) and it is SO much cooler. They have a four inch inseam so they are not too short. I also found an old pair of my Moving Comfort shorts (circa 2007…not sure if they exist anymore) which will go into the rotation.
4. Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter Ice Cream
Amazing! I have an un-opened carton in my fridge (still counting my calories), but will eventually open it up once my mileage gets higher 🙂 It is vanilla ice cream with Belgian speculoos cookies and a ribbon of cookie butter.
Image: Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter Ice Cream
5. Pleasant Pops
Pleasant Pops is a DC based company that sells…you guessed it…popsicles! Their cold treats are original recipes made with fresh ingredients. Here is a list of their Pop menu (they also sell food and drinks)….so many flavors! In addition to their Adams Morgan and Downtown locations, they are sold at some of your favorite DC farmers markets.
Image: Pleasant Pops
Five Favorite Things at the Moment I from September 2014.
Five Favorite Things at the Moment II from December 2014.
Five Favorite Things at the Moment III from February 2015.
Which hydration belts/vests/tools do you use?
Popsicles vs. Ice Cream?
Lauren
June 12, 2015As I sit in black capris today…lol. Gah that cookie butter ice cream always tempts me in TJ’s,but I haven’t bit the bullet yet.
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June 15, 2015Haha I still LOVE my black capris 🙂 I bought the cookie butter cookies…ate a couple and gave the rest to my friend, they are dangerous!
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
June 12, 2015yum, i love popsicles. i’m busting out my camelbak for tomorrow’s long run. dreading it already…at least we start at 6am.
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June 15, 2015I should try my camelbak one day (I use it for biking or hiking), but I am afraid all the sweatyness will bother me…but then again I am going to be sweaty anyways… liking all the anniversary pics!
Elizabeth
June 12, 2015Growing up I didn’t like ice cream at all, but lately I’ve been snacking on chocolate SO Delicious Coconut Milk ice cream. Mmmm. I also have a QuickShot and a 22oz QuickView. Gotta bring out the bigger bottle in the summer!
I am not looking forward to waking up at 6 tomorrow either…
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Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015I’ve never had SO Delicious ice cream before. I just had some coconut ice cream last week, it was delicious (not sure if it was made with actual coconut milk or regular milk). I’ll have to try it out this summer. And I definitely did not wake up at 5:30AM…oops!
HoHo Runs
June 12, 2015I gave up on my Nathan handheld because it always leaked. I have a Amphipod handheld which doesn’t leak but I still don’t enjoy carrying any thing. That ice creams sound very yummy! I’m still dragging my feet in starting my marathon training. I need to run 8 this weekend but probably won’t. Good luck with yours.
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Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015When I Google Image Search Amphipod… I left out running and got the animal instead 🙂 So far my Nathan is not leaking, but thanks for the heads up. I know my QuickShot leaked at times, but usually it was me not tightening the lid. Hope you had a good run this past weekend.
LaToyaLivesWell
June 12, 2015I love my Amphipod handheld. It has an insulator and will definitely be whipping that bad boy out tomorrow. Happy Friday!
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Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015Nice, second comment with Amphipod! I haven’t seen them at the store (I may have skipped over it) – will need to check it out. Hope you had a great weekend!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
June 13, 2015your parfait sounds great too. Feel free to add to our Meatless Monday! Have a great weekend
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June 15, 2015Thanks Deborah! I probably won’t get to the post until later in the week, but I’ll mention the linkup and post it w/ the following week (I’ll recheck your linkup rules). Congrats to your daughter on her graduation. The instagram photo frame was adorable!
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy
June 13, 2015I have 3 different size handhelds & I use them all! I used to run with an amphipod fuelbelt, which I actually did love, but I got tired of the chafing & it didn’t stay put. I haven’t tried a vest yet but I think about it.
I used the water stops in my last 2 halfs but still brought a small water bottle to one & thank God because they ran out of cups at one stop, water at another (I’m a slow runner).
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Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015I am starting to look like a bottle hoarder…and don’t get me started on waterbottles (currently 3 on my work desk haha). I am BOP of the race depending on the size of the race. Chicago I think I will bring my small handheld and carry it with me during the race (I did the same for NY). Hope you had a good weekend!
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine
June 13, 2015That ice cream looks amazing! I was at TJ’s this morning but managed to avoid the ice cream aisle…I’ll have to try it next time!
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Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015Good will power! Avoid the cookie butter cookies too 🙂
Coco
June 13, 2015Oh, a cranberry popsicle? That sounds so refreshing! LOL on the vintage moving comfort. I have some really old clothes in my drawer too.
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Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015Sooo many good (and interesting) flavors. Haha vintage – love it! I’m lucky they still have a good stretch to it still – almost like brand new 🙂
Angela @ marathonsandmotivation.com
June 13, 2015The Skinny Banana Cream Pie sounds delicious, as Banana Cream is one of my favorites! I’ll be on the lookout for when you post the recipe next week. Have a Great Summer!! 🙂
Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015Thanks Angela! I hope you will enjoy it. Will try to get it up by Thursday 🙂
Karen @ Fit in France
June 14, 2015Yes to ice cream with speculoos !
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June 15, 2015Yes! Another fan 🙂
Victoria @ Ice Packs and Races
June 14, 2015For the summer, my vote is popsicles! I carry the Nathan Speedraw Plus and love it! As long as I screw the cap on correctly 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015Haha I have that problem too…with any water bottle!
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
June 15, 2015I’m so jealous of the Pleasant Pops; I’m going to have to keep an eye out and see if anyone does this around here! Hope you had a great weekend, Jenny!
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Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015I did a quick search, not sure if this is close to you or not 🙂 http://www.lepops.com/
Tara @ Running 'N' Reading
June 16, 2015You’re a genius, Jenny! I didn’t even know about this place, but I know exactly where this is and it’s (probably dangerously) close to work. THANK YOU!!
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Sharon
June 15, 2015Oh the Speculoos ice cream looks very tempting! Those popsicles look so good too! Would be perfect with the heat and humidity going on right now. It’s too bad we don’t have a cool shop like that here, looks like they’ve got great flavors.
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Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015I love my Trader Joes 🙂 Too bad they don’t have a popsicle shop where you live. Seems like something cute and small that would fit in a college town.
Ali @ Hit the Ground Running
June 15, 2015Oooh I’m eagerly awaiting your banana cream pie recipe! I’d love the strawberry pie recipe, too! I am all about looking for healthier sweets in the summer because I crave them but it’s too hot to eat really heavy foods.
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Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015Thanks! I’ll try to get it up on Thursday. Hope you will like it 🙂
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
June 15, 2015I used to only run in capris too and recently change to some longer spandex shorts.
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Run Jenny Run
June 15, 2015Such a difference, right? Key is long… anything shorter than what I have now = major chaffing.
Lindsay @ Broke and Bougie
June 15, 2015omg that TJ’s ice cream has been screaming my name every time i walk in.
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June 17, 2015Kudos for you not picking one up! I wish they sold them in single servings..although the quart is probably more economical 🙂
Sun
June 16, 2015Ooooh – can’t wait to read your recipe for skinny cream pies. Sounds delish!
When summer hits, I’m usually more of an ice cream person. Actually, I’m more of an ice cream person year round 🙂 I love peanut butter cup, mint chip and pretty much anything with caramel. A local ice cream place in MKE also makes whiskey ice cream – that is pretty good, too!
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Run Jenny Run
June 17, 2015Haha I am an ice cream person year round too…popsicles in the summer are an added treat. Whiskey ice cream sounds great! Yesterday we had gelato…soo good!
Debbie @ Deb Runs
June 16, 2015I just got a Nathan hand-held water bottle with a zippered pocket, and I love it. For years I’ve used hydration belts, but like this new option.
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Run Jenny Run
June 17, 2015Same! I was a hydration belt user until a couple years ago. It is a bit freeing running without one.
EB @ Running on E
June 18, 2015Those popsicles look awesome. We have a local cart/company here called King of Pops and I love running into them around town. I hear ya on the heat!!
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Run Jenny Run
June 18, 2015So nice when companies like that have a presence at farmers markets or mobile enough to move around town! Hope training is going well.