that oatmeal looks really good.

I finally found the unsweetened coconut and I like it so much better than the sweetened! it’s so good on oatmeal.

Have fun at lunch!

I’m not at work today, either, but not for a fun reason 🙂

that oatmeal looks amazing!! and the bowl makes it look especially beautiful!

Enjoy your lunch and hang in there with the coffee withdrawal!

give up coffee, o man you are one brave cookie!!!!!! Just giving up creamer was hard enough for me!

The creamy coffee is just around the corner!

Have fun at lunch with the ladies!

You are crazy to take a car trip anywhere without a cup of coffee. I’d be done-zo. You are a stronger woman than I.

i will be looking for unsweetened coconut my next grocery trip.. STAT! it looks SO good in your oatmeal 🙂

Great job on staying strong and getting tea instead of coffee.
Have fun with the girls 🙂

Good morning Caitlin! 🙂

first of all, I feel your pain… I can’t imagine not having coffee in the morning- seriously at night when I fall asleep it’s what I look forward to in the morning! I really think its the taste that I enjoy.. I don’t think “I need the caffeine!” I just love the taste and smell. But KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! If this is important to you, then stay strong because you will be so proud of yourself when it’s over!

QUESTION TIME!
So I was thinking I haven’t ran since Monday 🙁 and it’s bothering me. It really makes me sad when I don’t run- weird right? It kinda keeps my whole life in track- I eat right, feel good.. without it I feel so sloppy. I was wondering what you think… do you think the joy of running is FINISHING your planned runs and feeling like you accomplished something that makes u feel better, stronger, more confident and ALSO makes u enjoy eating more because you know your body is really using what you eat to fuel it as a “running machine” lol rather than just having it sit in your body and feel like you are piling up pounds instead of burning it for fuel? This may be weird but I just was thinking about the Psychology behind running and how it makes us feel and why it makes us feel so “complete.” I enjoy other workouts but no matter what, when I run I feel satisfied. Nothing else does it for me like running does…. any ideas? I hope I’m not annoying you with my random train of thought! I really love your blog and love your views and ideas… they seem so genuine and pure. You are very honest and that’s why I love hearing your opinions about things. I would love to hear what other runners have to say about this also… 🙂

Hang in there! You are doing amazing 🙂

That oatmeal is so pretty!

Enjoy your lunch!

Why are you giving up coffee again? I will have to re-read your old posts…

That looks so good. Your presentations are always beautiful!

Have fun with the girls!

P.S. You’re going to be SO weirded out by this, but you were in my dream last night!!!

You are brave Caitlin! I would die without my coffee, I gave it up once for two weeks just to prove to myself that I can and now that I feel good knowing I can I have no intention of giving it up again, lol.

I have a question for you. It’s pouring outside and I have an 11-miler scheduled for tomorrow. What would you do in this scenario. I’ve ran in light rain and even snow before before but maybe I’m being wimpy, I don’t feel like doing 11 miles in the rain (is this wimpy? lol) I also cannot see myself doing this on a treadmill as I think I would be bored to death. Have you ever done a long run on a treadmill? I was also thinking of doing a 60 minute spin class followed by a 40 min treadmill run and considering it a substitute due to the length of the workout. What do you think?

Sorry for such a long question!

I think that’s awesome you are going crap free. Giving up coffee would definitely be the hardest part for me!!

i think i would die without coffee. you are strong!!! that is all 🙂

Almonds and strawberries are such a good combo!

Have fun today 🙂

Can’t wait for lunch details. I give up coffee every few months, but always pick up the habit up again. Stay strong Caitlin. Hopefully, you’ll inspire me. 🙂

karen – very interesting! i definitely get antsy if i have not been running in a while. i agree that running satifies me like no other workout. i think its because i get super sweaty after a run and i think sweat = work! 🙂 hmmm i also agree that running allows me to enjoy food more than i would if i wasn’t running. knowing i’m fueling the “machine” allows me to eat a little more or something sweeter! 🙂

i think i get a “runner’s high” from knowing i just did something physically AND mentally demanding. i also think i get grumpy without running because exercise really does release happy chemicals in your brain. so i would agree with you in many ways!

running just makes me feel strong and independent as well, which i like.

rose and trust/hope/believe- im just trying to break my dependency on coffee. i dont plan to give it up forever!! i plan to drink it again after CFW is over.

little veggie path – hahah really??? what was the dream about?

angelcubbie – hey! man, you’re really extending your running distance. i dont blame you for wanting to run in the rain. 11 miles with soaking sneakers is NOT cool. if i were you, i would push back my run until sunday. if it looks like its going to rain sunday, too, or if you just can’t do it on sunday, i would say doing a spin class + a 40 minute run on the treadill would be a really good substitute! its very admirable that you dont want to miss a long run. i personally would never ever do 11 miles on a treadmill because i would probably shoot myself of boredom. 🙂

alessa- awesome!! i welcome you in advance to the 13.1 club. feel free to email me at seebriderun@gmail.com if you have any questions. have you picked out a training plan? i like hal hidgon’s (google it).