Running Liv's Life

Workout: 3 miles easy, abs, Blogilates Butt Blaster Can I just ask what is wrong with people?  I live in small town midwestville, and aren't people here suppose to be friendly and considerate; always looking out for each other?  Apparently, the local folk don't care to look out for the community runners.  Let me show you what the roads look like 100% of my runs: The roads are completely and totally empty!!  And when cars pass me they don't slow down or move over!!  What???  Seriously???  What is wrong with people??  There is NO ONE coming for a million miles.  Move over, slow down, and give me some space and safety!  It's not like I'm out in the middle of the road.  I am as far over as I can possibly run without running on the grass.  Sometimes I wish I had super speed so I could run up and kick their car.  It makes my blood boil, and for the next minute or so I am angry and yelling at them in my head.  You know, "Stupid idiot!  What?  Did you not see th

Workout: 3.5 miles (speed work of 6 x 400 M repeats with 30 seconds rest between each) Lately, my go-to evening snack has been cookies and milk.  I love love love a big glass of milk, and the second best thing to wash it down with is a cookie!  (The best thing is a Krispy Kreme donut!!)  Okay, so when you are trying to lose weight cookies aren't the best choice.  I've tried a few different "healthy" cookie recipes that were okay, but I haven't found one worth making again.  And then last week I saw this "healthy" cookie posted on facebook at least 3 times, and then I saw it on a foodie blog I follow.  Sooooooooo, I took it as a sign to try it!! Have you heard of these Skinny Banana Cookies?  At first I was totally skeptical.  The cookie calls for 3 ingredients:  bananas, oats, and chocolate chips.  I had no clue how you made a cookie without flour, egg, and sugar, but I had to think SKINNY, be brave, and just try it.  Yes, brave, because those of you