Good morning everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day and you’re recovering nicely.

Yesterday morning I got up, had some breakfast, and laced up my *new* sneakers for my 8 mile training run.  I decided on New Balance, which I’ve loved in the past.  I tried on at least 10 pairs, and these felt the best! 

I felt great throughout my run until I started to have a weird pinching feeling on one of my toes.  I looked down at my feet and saw what looked like a little blood coming through the top of my shoe… I stopped, took off my shoe, and sure enough…

Sorry for the gross picture, but I needed to prove to you how hardcore I am.

This has actually happened to me in the past, and I know it’s disgusting, but I think it’s because I need to cut my toenails.  Guess I’m gonna have to go get a pedicure today, huh?  Darn.

Anyway, I forged on and completed my run in 1:16 (9:26 pace).  It was a great run!  After I got home I had a big kale salad, showered up, and headed out to meet some friends for St. Patrick’s Day fun!  Bobby has actually been away this weekend at a bachelor party in Savannah, so I was rolling solo!

A big group of us went to a Beirgarten in Jersey City, which is just a short train ride away.  The afternoon was spent celebrating St. Patrick’s Day the best way we know how…

After a couple of beers, my stomach started grumbling, so some of us ordered a few soft pretzels to share.  I had one, and planned to order some more substantial food, but I just never really got hungry enough!

Around 9, we decided to call it an early night and we all went our separate ways.  Surprisingly, I still wasn’t hungry, but my sweet tooth was screaming to me.  So, of course, I listened.  Frozen yogurt saves the day!

I ended the night on my couch, enjoying a glass of wine and my frozen yogurt while hanging out with this little mug…

Needless to say, I woke up this morning feeling a little less than stellar.  Between the beer, frozen yogurt, and wine… I’d say it was a major refueling fail.  Oh well, it tasted good!

I decided to try to balance my big old fail yesterday with a nutrient dense breakfast.  I blended together a TON of spinach, protein powder, almond milk, and some spoonfuls of pumpkin.  I could feel my muscles thanking me as I sucked this down.

Now I’m off to do some serious spring cleaning (I am embarrassed by how dirty I have let our apartment get recently) before I go pick up my guy at the airport!  Can’t wait to hug him!

Enjoy your Sunday!