Rawr.
I decided to take my new shirt on a test run this morning for the speedwork that was due, per my training plan.
Not before having some bfast:
-1/2 C oats
-1/2 scoop vanilla Sun Warrior
-1 T almond butter
-1 small banana
-raisins
-cinnamon
-nutmeg
After that digested –and making some Rawnola- I set out on my run.
The plan for today was 7 miles, including 1 mile each for warm up and cool down, and 3 miles of speed (8:13 each) alternated with .5 mile slow jogs
I warmed up for 1.5 miles, did a speedy mile at 8:04, jogged .25, speedy mile of 8:03, jogged .25, speedy mile of 7:50 (!) and jogged 1.5.
So as you can see, I changed it up a little but it worked 
I skipped out on the last .25 mile because I had to get to work and needed the extra time for some stretching.
I tweeted asking for new songs to pimp my playlist, and here are some of the awesome suggestions I received:
“Hate on Me” by Jill Scott
“Around the World/Harder/Faster/Stronger Remix” by Daft Punk
"Wishing Well" by the Airborne Toxic Event
Little Secrets by Passion Pit or Flux by the Bloc Party
"whataya want from me" – adam lambert and "in my head" jason deluro
telephone by lady gaga!!
Replay
Gaga and BEP!
Blah Blah Blah by Kesha
Tik Tok. And anything from the Glee soundtrack.
Rihanna "hard" and Jayz "empire state of mind"
Tik Tok, anything Lady Gaga, and Good Morning by Chamillionare!
"i run for life" by melissa etheridge
Some of these I know and love but there are quite a few new ones on there- can’t wait to check ‘em out!
Today’s eats, much like my life, have been random and spontaneous.
Almond butter, straight from the jar until I decided the smear some on millet bread with cinnamon
Plates are for suckas.
Lopsided clementines 
Salmon burger and 2 egg whites, covered in Tabsasco
and a new bar, courtesy of the Vega Peeps who sent me some of their new Vibrancy Bars to try out.
The first one I wanted to try was the green synergy since I love spirulina and sea vegetables.
Here’s the nutritional info:
(source)
The verdict?
I LOVED it. I know quite a few bloggy friends weren’t fans of the new bars, but I thought the green one was wonderful. Crunchy, lightly sweet, extremely nutritious—it was all I could wish for in a bar.
I had four training appointments today, then went and got a much-needed hour massage. It was glorious 
Now I’m off to get ingredients for tomorrow night’s dinner party and make the lasagna and dessert.
See ya in the morning <3
Much love,
G$
How’s the Intro to Iron Pumping going??? I know Caitlin did the legs workout today—hope ya’ll are enjoying the workouts so far.
Winter Shape Up starts MONDAY! Wahoo!!!
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Lookin FIERCE G$!
I don’t know if you like house music- but my playlists include Benny Benassi/Benassi Bros (very heart pumping). Another artist I really love is Annie- I love the tracks “Chewing Gum,” “Heartbeat,” “Me Plus One,” and also Bollywood music is totally dance-able…”Chiggy Wiggy” by Kylie Minogue featuring Akshay Kumar is a good Bollywood groover
vega bar sounds yummy! i’ve been seeing the tubs of their nutritional supplement at WH a lot lately. i have really got to make a breakfast cookie. looks so yummy, especially on that pretty plate.
Love the shirt girl, I like the playlist too. I love running to Glee and Lady Gaga
Love your new shirt! I love the new song by Timbaland and Nelly Furtado- Morning After Dark.
Very cute running shirt – guessing it worked out well for you then? Way to be so speedy!
cute shirt, miss wild thang
is that ‘the doctors’ i see on your tv in the background?? i love the main doctor – he’s dreamyyyy.
i’m in awe that you make almond butter on bread look so delicious..and that i feel better about myself for using paper towels > plates haha
hahah yes! i love him too.. doctor seksi, haha
sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do
did the shoulders and triceps workout this morning – was SO good. thanks for all the ideas and linking the videos!
Love the shirt.
Lady Gaga really gets me going too. I went to her concert in December…that’s one crazy chica!
oooh, very interested in the Winter Shape Up! Where can I learn more?? Do I have to wait til Monday?
haha love that shirt! And thanks for sharing the playlist, I am ALWAYS (and I mean always) on the hunt for some new songs
so many bloggers are eating breakfast cookies lately. I’m going to have to break down and make one to see what all the buzz is about!
The Glee Soundtrack would be a great addition to any playlist. Those songs are just so damn catchy!
I’m very excited for the winter shape-up!! I usually never stick with those plans but I have a feeling that this one will be different
BTW, I enjoyed a DELICIOUS breakfast cookie for breakfast. Those things are like crack, lol.
yes, the shape up will be different
you’re totally right about the bfast cookies… CRACK!
That green synergy bar sounds so yummo! Sweet that they sent it to you to try out.
Those are some sppedy miles girl! Great job! And I’m lovin the shirt.
Hope your massage was nice!
Bahah – love the look on your face in the first pic. And that shirt’s awesome!!
Nice job on the run, sounds like you rocked it
i’ve said it before, and i’ll say it again, i am so STOKED for the winter shape up! other than work i can’t wait for monday
Love the playlist! Glee is super fun to run to
Great songs! I love tik tok – it just cracks me up and makes me happy and want to go out ASAP!
The Glee Soundtrack, I love it sooo much!
Ooh, I grabbed a couple off that list for myself so I have to share some of mine too
Down- Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne
Wanted- Jessie James
Blue Jeans- Jessie James
Let It Rock- Kevin Rudolf ft. Lil Wayne
Welcome To The World- Kevin Rudolf ft. Rick Ross
3- Britney Spears
Obsessed- Mariah Carey
I found you from Caitlin’s blog and i’ve been doing the Intro to Iron, I love it, THANK YOU so much! Oh, and i’m a military wife too!
xx
some of my favorites are on that list! i LOVE welcome to the world
thanks so much for stopping by my little blog and i’m so glad you’re liking the intro to iron so far!
SO AWESOME you’re a fellow military wife- thank you for your service to our country. it’s a tough job, but worth it, right?
xoxo
The orange shirt is AWESOME gina!
No luck on the e-mail? Should I send again? Let me know – happy friday!
thanks!
i’ve received it.. sorry i haven’t responded yet, i have a bunch to get through this weekend. it’s been a crazy week with getting back from vacay and playing catch up with my training appointments. i promise to write back soon! <3
another good one by passion pit is “sleepyhead” :0) thanks for the fun and inspiring blog!
Yay! Love the shirt and SUPER pumped for Winter Shape Up!
Also, I just made one of your bfast cookies for the first time, and am pumped to try it out tomorrow morning! Thanks for the great ideas!
hey girl!! SOME GREAT running songs i love are..
1. No Air-Jordan Sparks
2. Sexy Chick-David Guetta
3. Bad Romance-Lady gaga
4.Sweet dreams-Beyonce
5. One time-Jusin Bieber (hes like 14 but love this song!
I’m loving the breakfast cookie, I’m eat it as a snack during work. Enjoy your dinner party tonight.
I have recently discovered your blog, and I must admit i find myself constantly checking for updates. your tips, recipes, and humor are wonderful. I made the breakfast cookie a week ago ,and my boyfriend and I are ADDICTED. I found oatmeal very boring before, but the breakfast cookie I simply cant get enough. I also started the iron pumping workout , I am on day 2 today and did legs… I am a very athletic girl and my legs are strong as it is , but I was very sore afterwards. I look forward to day 3 for back and biceps
thanks for all ur help and advice
I’m doing back and biceps today (skipping ahead a day because tomorrow is long run day). Day 1 was great!
I was a fan of the Vega bars too, in spite of the negative reactions! Great minds think alike
I love that playlist! Creating a new one always motivates me to push a little harder
What brand is your millet bread, by the way? I’ve been wanting to try something different from my beloved Ezekiel (gasp!).
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and have fun at your dinner party!
Absolutely love your writing style! I have been following your posts for a while, and they make me crack a smile in the morning
. TikTok is entertaining to say the least while running, and I also don’t use plates as a college kid lol.
You busted out those runs! GREAT job!! My run would look like walking compared to you. I think I start speedwork next week. You wouldn’t want to come run the ING ATL? You’re not THAT far away!
Isn’t Blah Blah Blah such a fab song!
Awesome run Gina! Nice splits.
Also nice pile of almond butter on the millet bread. I’m at work and totally drooling right now.
Vega Bar…I should have sent you mine. Loved the crunch, but the taste? Not so much.
I’m a new reader to your blog, courtesy of http://www.healthytippingpoint.com and I love it! So interesting! Just wanted to say haha
Anyways, I love those songs!! Especially Telephone, Lady Gaga is awesome!
And i’ve never thought of putting cinnamon on almond butter.. sounds yummy!
You are so wild!!
Thanks for sharing the new workout songs. I’m always on the prowl for some new ones to add to my mix.
Looove that shirt on you
Wild thang!
I have yet to try those Vega bars. They are ready and waiting in my kitchen – maybe today will be the day. I was hesitant after reading some other blogger’s reviews, but am glad you liked them!
What a good run! Love the tunes, too!
Have a lovely weekend G! Can’t wait for your winter shape up.
Where did you get that shirt? It’s adorable! I am so excited for the winter shape up. I need to strength train like it’s my job.
nike outlet!
i’m glad you’re excited! i need to strength train, too… and it is my job, hahah
Congrats on the speedy run!!!!
Have you read the Book Core Performance for Women? It has helped me tremendously in the running dept!!
really?? i’ll have to check it out, thank you!
Hey there! Just thought I’d post this here because you’ll probably find it sooner than sorting through your email, but I was at Starbucks today (one of my favs as well) and they have a bunch of newer healthy snacks, and amongst them happened to be a raw granola bar! I thought of your blog when I saw it, so I decided to give it a try and it was DELICIOUS. It’s from twomomsintheraw.com, if you’re interested. I also posted about it on my silly little blog (eatinggreenstayinglean.blogspot.com) (with better pictures) if you’re interested in trying them out! They make crackers too I guess.
Anyways, have a great dinner party (if that’s tonight?)
Jenna
awesome! thanks so much for letting me know!
thank you, yes it’s tonight!
<3
Hey girl,
Cute shirt! Where’s it from? Also, when are you going to do a blog special on your kitchen gadgets?!
And do you have any ideas on a low-carb breakfast cookie? Perhaps you can help me brainstorm!
Ranika
nike outlet!
i will most certainly do a reader’s request post on kitchen gadgets
i honestly am not a big advocate for low-carb..more like “smart carb” and oats/oat bran are definitely a smart carb! maybe just up the protein and decrease the oats a little?
Really looking forward to the deets on the Winter Shape Up!
Hey Gina! I just discovered your blog and have been reading it and love it! I am on a journey to eat better and be healthier but have some questions. I’m not sure if you have an email that I can a question to, or if I’m supposed to just post in comments. I know you’re busy, but let me know if you can!
thanks sweetheart,
Adriana
hey adriana,
welcome to the little bloggy
my email address is fitnessista at gmail dot com (email me anytime!) or feel free to leave the questions in the comments section