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Posted: 24 Sep 2012 09:26 AM PDT

Hello and Happy Monday!

I got into Orange County about 9pm last night. I thought I was going to be exhausted, but I got a second wind and somehow had the energy to stay up for the season finale of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

OMG. Let's discuss!

Fail of America = I forgot my MotoActv at Kristin's house. She text me during my layover and said she found it and would mail it today. She is THE BEST and I feel bad about being such a ditz. Boo to me.

Run – I did an easy 6 miler with no watch and no music. Just me and my head movies Smile This was great actually because I had the chance to think about everything that happened this weekend!

Vegas says "Hi!" "I'm ignoring you because you bug me."

With all the talk in blogland about pumpkin lattes and such I've been craving a fancier coffee. I spotted this Iced Coffee Blend at Target and couldn't turn down the clearance sale. Yeah, it's coffee. It doesn't taste like anything special.

Breakfast – French toast with sunflower seed butter and jam. It was exactly what I was craving. So so good.

Team Refuel -

I want to thank the Chocolate Milk team for sponsoring me to attend Fitbloggin. I have been working with the company since Rock n Roll Las Vegas and it's always a very positive, fun experience.

They support all athletes – not just the top name professionals and I love that! Everyone should be encouraged to push themselves and do their best athletically. I'm not a super star runner (and was self conscious about working with them at first) but they are supportive of all abilities.

If you are an athlete that enjoys chocolate milk after you workout you can apply to Team Refuel. If you win you'll get $500 in sponsorship money, Chocolate Milk gear and the chance to compete for Team REFUEL at the 2013 Rock N Roll Edinburgh or Madrid Half / Full Marathon. <- Amazing, right?!

To apply: submit a 60 second video that explains your personal after-workout routine—and the role that chocolate milk plays in it. Then, rally your friends, family members and fellow athletes to vote for Your After video to help land you a spot on Team REFUEL.

Applying for Team REFUEL also can help challenged athletes rebound. For each vote cast, $1 will go to the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Apply to Team REFUEL here.

Question: What are your Monday Mini-Goals for the week?

My mini-goals: I want to stretch after each run and cut out sweets this week. My sweet tooth is out of control lately, so I'm going to try and rein it in.

Home After Fitbloggin

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 05:51 PM PDT

Hello from the sky (again)! These cross country trips are kinda rough when you're just staying for a weekend. But, I had a complete blast! I'm tired with a big smile Smile

After breakfast Kristin, Matt, Kylie and I took a walk in the woods. It's like wine in the woods, but not as fun. And sober (in case that wasn't obvious).

Trains that transport coal use these tracks and we saw a couple of pieces that had jumped ship.

After our walk I showered and packed up my stuff. I received a ton of great swag from Fitbloggin, but unfortunately couldn't take most of it with me. I gave Kristin my loot and told her to take the aminos before her workouts. Hopefully it makes her runs easier and she rocks her upcoming race!

She put out an entire salad bar for lunch…

My bowl with Willow in the background Smile

Then, it was time for me to say good bye Sad smile

I don't know if I've ever told you guys this but I am horrible with goodbyes. I can't handle them and get overly sad for some reason? I am not an emotional girl AT ALL, but when ever I am leaving home or leaving from a trip I get super sad.

It was so so great to see Kristin and Matt and finally meet Kylie! Last year when I visited she was still on the inside! You can read about last year's trip to Fitbloggin and visit to K & M here.

See ya later Merry-land!

Kristin hooked me up with snacks for the plane and I had the apple and yogurt on my first flight.

My flight from Atlanta to Orange County was 4 hours so I grabbed a salad for dinner. I wanted to get some Chinese food – like stir fried veggies and chicken, but there was a super long line and I didn't have time. I bet that craving is going to stick around until I get some.

I'm on a Delta flight so I'm hoping they come around with Biscoff cookies soon!

Question: What is your favorite snack to eat while traveling?

I don't know how I stay strong around the smell of Wetzel's Pretzels in the airport! I always want one!