This morning I was completely fooled by the sun. It was shining so brightly and all I could think about was how amazing it would feel to run underneath it’s beautiful rays. So I head out for my run in a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, and spandex shorts. Oh and don’t forget my shin sleeves, which by the way have been working wonders!!! My shin pain has decreased significantly. In the past, even light runs left my shins throbbing. However, since wear the shin sleeves, they haven’t been hurting much at all. (Knock on wood it stays that way!!)
Anyways, I didn’t wear gloves because the sun looked super warm and I was imagining 60 degree weather, and not 40 (what it actually was). By the end, my whole body was NUMB!!! I could barely turn my iPod off and it took me a good 10 seconds to turn the door knob!!! I’m a total pansy, I know.
I ran/walk 6 miles. Ran 3, walked 3 for a total of 6. Galloway method. I ran to the WaDuke Trail, then ran the 5K loop and then ran back to my apartment.
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After coming back and thawing out. I made Poppa Bear + Baby Bear bowls.
I was finally cold enough to crave oat bran. I even made it tropical themed so it would keep me that much warmer 
Oat bran, Bananas, Mango, Coconut.
I couldn’t bear not having any kefir+ Greek yogurt so I had a baby bear bowl with strawberries and mango.
Plus half a Rosie’s Granola Bar.
I also had another Rosie’s treat that I grabbed the night before from the dining hall. Since I love the granola bar SO much I thought, ‘why not?’
Coconut Macaroons (there were 3 in the bag)
Sugar, eggs and coconut. Pure and simple.
They were outta this world! Soft and fluffy on the inside (but still dense), and crispy on the outside.
Then I had to dash off to the last night of recruitment. I did sneak back home to make a quick dinner though when my tummy started calling.
Smoked Salmon Salad w/ avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers.
Topped with Olive Oil+ Herb Dressing
I also had a Sobe Lifewater (love!!). My favorite flavor is Fuji apple pear but I wanted to try out this crazay thang…..cheri-what!?
An hour or so after, I had a Triple Dairy Threat!
1) TJ’s Frozen Yogurt
2) Kefir
3) Greek Yogurt
Topped with Kashi Go Lean cereal, strawberries and orange slices.
AND another macaroon and some supah dahhhk chocolate!
Tomorrow is BID DAY! Each sorority is going to get a new pledge class. I can’t wait to meet our new babies We’re going to go out for pizza at Mellow Mushroom to celebrate!! It’s going to be a loooooong day but I’m excited. Excited to be reunited with my sorority sistahhhs.
Okay bed time now. Have a great Sunday!
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running outside is fun and cold…. my hand was freezing yesterday when I went out for a run (third time in my life)…. but I kind of enjoyed it because I dunno… it’s weird.. but running outdoor feels so different than running inside. I might be able to meet up with you for a run next time you come back home!
Yum! that granola bar looks great!
Love the tropical-themed oatbran. The macaroons look delish – simple is the way to go. Enjoy your SUNday =)
I hate when I get so cold my hands stop working! I love those Sobe waters too!
I have totally done that before and my hands got so cold I thought they were going to fall off. I sometimes even run with glove indoors on the treadmill depending on how cold the gym is. WHen my hands are cold, my entire body is cold.
Great job on the run! And those macaroons look smashing! Yum!
Awww– I used to eat at the Mellow Mushroom in Charleston all the time! Memories!
Those macaroons look delicious– one of my favorite types of cookie, for sure.
It was super sunny but FREEZING here yesterday, too. Pretty to look at but no fun to be outside! Loving the tropical oats…such a good idea to use up the extra coconut I have!
Your pics are always so lovely…where to start? Your breakfast is amazing…cereal with bananas etc…and that granola bar looks so yum. Yay for chocolate. You are too amazing Allie. Seriously.
Love your papa bear and baby bear bowls
Have with the new pledge class today !
I don’t think I’ve ever had a macaroon! I didn’t know you were part of a sorority, that’s awesome!
I love eating smaller dinners like salads, that way I can always have room for dessert.
Some of my favorite foods! Your oatbran looks so yummy and I LOVE macaroons.
haha sorry you got cold! i always overdress for running outdoors in the winter–i’m majorly terrified of getting too cold!
Yay for finishing with recruitment! honestly, i’m so impressed you’ve been able to blog so much, while balancing school and recruitment counselor duties. At our school, recruitment week is so intense, there’s barely time for sleep. Glad I never have to do it again!
I can not do running outside in the cold, it has been all treadmill for me I am so ready for warmer weather to get running back outside!
Those coconut macaroons looks delicious, I have never tried one yet but always see them in the blog world. I have to go to Whole Foods today maybe I will pick some up.
I used to be “hardcore” and run until the temperatures dropped below freezing (glittens are a must!)… and now, I don’t do anything.
I need spring and summer to come!
That coconut macaroon looks so good.
I’ve never had one before; actually, I didn’t even know what a macaroon was until I started reading food blogs!
uy i always get fooled by the sun!! i go to school in upstate new york so its FREEEZING through may lol and it always tricks me! last year i wore uggs through finals week (may 12th!!!!) its so weird, winter lasts forever but apparently the 2-3 months of summer we have when im not at school are CRAZY hott. and im actually eating a yumy warm bowl of oatbran now
bid day sounds so much fun!!!!!! i bet its going to be a blast 
Love your bright orange bowls!
The sun can really get your hopes up, huh!? I hate that!
Wow, I’m impressed that you were able to run (even though you got numb) in that attire! I would have walked out the door realized it was below 60 and walked right back in, took off my running clothes, and say, “Hey, I tried…” hahah… good for you, girl!
And I love the triple dairy threat!
I need to buy Kefir ASAP!! You make it look SO good!!! Also, your egg class from your previous post looks awesome. I wish I got to do that in my classes. hahaha
I went on my first run in the cold yesterday! It was 17 degrees when I left luckily I was suited up and ready to go!
I keep seeing Kefir at the grocery store and it makes me think of you. I almost bought some yesterday but decided against it. I might give in at some point
Happy Sunday!
what a yummy granola bar! and i love your bowls. =D
Coconut macaroons, love them! Must get some now;)
Have a great day!
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Have fun with recruitment today!! I would be so happy for 40 degree running days mid winter
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I’ve been on an oat bran kick, always hits the spot in the cold
Wow :p thats a lot of running
I like how each of your avocados is placed on a piece of salmon on a piece of cucumber. So perfect
and girl you are posting laaaaate!
omg mellow mushroom is so good!! hoep you get a great peldge class
& i hate hwen i think it is warm out because of the sun and then it is cold- boo.
xoox
shelley
haha totally understand the cold thing! ive done that before.. NO FUN!! you still got in a great run tho!!
Mmmm I think I’ve only had Mellow Mushroom once when visiting fam in SC and it was all soooo good. We got all these different veggie pizzas that were delish. I want one to open here. Enjoy the fun day ahead!
Hoping I don’t get fooled by the sun today, too. I think it’s colder out than it seems. Freezing hands = the worst. I have somehow developed shin splints over the past 2 weeks, too. I blame crappy treadmills at my school gym and wearing cute flats all over the hospital (hehhe, so I guess it’s my fault).
Hope you have a great night!
ahahah i love the poppa and baby bowls. so freaking amazing.
<3 Mellow Mushroom! Hope you have a blast!
I was at the Wa Duke today too! Only I went pretty late in the afternoon so it was probably considerably warmer. Love the humongous strawberries!
Hi Allie!
I’m enjoying your blog and I’m glad you decided to turn to blogging as an outlet. You’re a great writer and photographer. And I totally can relate to mistaking the sun to mean “warm weather” – when it’s sunny here in NY, even if it’s 40 degrees outside, people drive around in convertibles!
- Alison
Freezing cold hands are not cool.
I love how much kefir you eat! I still have some in the fridge I need to use. Maybe I’ll pour some my oats in the morning…
Those macaroons look yummy yummy!
I love your baby bowl of Kefir & Greek!
I want Pisssaaa!
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