West Coast

on May 22, 2010
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Welcome to California!

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After 10+ hours of traveling, I am finally on the West Coast, happily blogging from the floor of Jenna’s living room.

 

I got sucked into the weird vortex of traveling and time zone changes… I pretty much ate continuously munching through my flights + a bad chick lit novel.

 

A breakfast bar, crackers, more crackers (they were freebies), and a veggie sub from Subway.  Lots of carbs, but I guess that’s a good thing before my big race!

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When Jenna picked me (plus my bike!) up from the airport, she brought vegan chocolate chip cookies, and I ate 3 as we drove home.

 

We unpacked my bike and discovered all the parts were still there (I was afraid someone was going to steal my handlebars or something!):

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Now we just need to put it all together again.  We’ll save that for tomorrow!

 

Off to spoon with Jenna!

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We’re going to bed at 10 PM on a Friday.  We’re mature like that.

{ 41 comments }

 

  • Janessa May 22, 2010, 1:06 am

    Yay! Welcome to the West Coast!

  • Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter May 22, 2010, 1:14 am

    Haha I was also going to give you a warm welcome to the West Coast!

  • Bethany @ More Fruit Please May 22, 2010, 1:19 am

    Cross country trips are TIRING!!! Make sure to get plenty of rest before the big day!

  • Sarah for Real May 22, 2010, 1:27 am

    Well 10pm is like 1am for you right! Welcome to the Wess-side!

  • Julie May 22, 2010, 1:27 am

    Look at Jenna’s pile of books! I hope you guys have a good time.

  • Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] May 22, 2010, 2:22 am

    Glad you made it safely to the wonderful west coast. My Friday night was probably more uneventful than yours. Sweet dreams.

  • Claire May 22, 2010, 2:24 am

    Ahh, how exciting! Can’t wait for more updates lady.

  • Freya @ Brit Chick Runs May 22, 2010, 2:57 am

    Yat, I’m glad you arrived safe! Your airline had Subway on the flight!? That’s impressive! Better than standard airline food…!!

  • Nicole @ Geek Turned Athlete May 22, 2010, 3:10 am

    Yay! I’m always paranoid about baggage handlers or security guys going through my suitcase and stealing stuff especially underwear. I had some underwear go missing once, and I swear it was after I already packed it and put it on the belt to be taken to my next destination. When I opened my suitcase, all I had was a piece of paper telling me my back had been searched and my fav thong missing! Anyway, totally random story! Have fun! haha

  • Wei-Wei May 22, 2010, 3:26 am

    Good luck with the race! I am so excited for you 😀

  • MelissaNibbles May 22, 2010, 5:42 am

    Good luck Caitlin! I’m thinking of both you and Jenna.

  • Kelly May 22, 2010, 7:06 am

    I went to bed at 9:30 last night- and I didn’t travel at all yesterday, nor was that 12:30 my time haha. It’s okay 🙂

  • Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen) May 22, 2010, 7:34 am

    Glad your bike made it there ok! My husband is an artist (mostly digital) and when he travels with his set up, it scares the crap out of him! Have a great trip and good luck!

  • Courtney (Pancakes & Postcards) May 22, 2010, 7:40 am

    Yay! Welcome to my home (NorCal). Too bad I’m not there… can’t wait to hear all about the race!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!

  • Estela @ Weekly Bite May 22, 2010, 7:43 am

    Best of luck today! You both will do great!

  • Helen May 22, 2010, 8:12 am

    Good Luck! I hope you have a great time with Jenna and I hope you can put your bike back together!!

  • Erin May 22, 2010, 8:17 am

    So fun! Enjoy your race and stay safe! 😀

  • Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) May 22, 2010, 8:19 am

    I can’t wait to hear all about the race…it’s the second best thing to actually *doing* it myself. 😉

    Enjoy it!! 😀

  • Tina May 22, 2010, 8:36 am

    10 pm is my normal Friday bedtime too. I’m too exhausted by the end of the week. And I bet your travels wore you out.

    Hope you slept well from your body taking in all the carbs it needs and you have a relaxing day today in preparation for the race. Good luck again!

  • Krystina May 22, 2010, 8:59 am

    Hey! I was just wondering what gym you belong to in Orlando? I’m shopping for a good gym currently and I’m at a loss.

  • ashleigh May 22, 2010, 9:06 am

    Have fun in CA! Can’t wait to read all about it. Veggie subs from subway are my favorite!!

  • Michal May 22, 2010, 9:19 am

    Glad you made it safely – have fun and GOOD LUCK!

  • Diana (Mymarblerye) May 22, 2010, 9:41 am

    have a fantastic time…love the carb loading! And keep it fun girl..make Jenna relax k?

  • Jessica @ The Process of Healing May 22, 2010, 9:42 am

    Glad you made it there safe and sound! And p.s., all the cool kids go to bed early on friday nights 😉

  • steph-exercise physiologist and artist! May 22, 2010, 9:48 am

    the trip out west is always easier to adjust to than the trip back east! That works out well since you will need all your energy for Sunday!
    For some reason long trips equal munching for me but not really mindless b/c I feel actual hunger signals. For me it might be anxious anticipation but who knows?!
    Happy you made it and were even able to go to bed early!

  • Samantha Angela @Bikini Birthday May 22, 2010, 9:55 am

    Good luck with the race this weekend 🙂

  • Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly May 22, 2010, 10:24 am

    Goodluck to both of you!!! I can’t believe it is finally here!!!

  • Heather May 22, 2010, 10:47 am

    so glad you made it and the bike made it!

  • Cynthia (It All Changes) May 22, 2010, 10:54 am

    Glad you and the bike made it in one piece. Have fun!

  • Amber K @ sparkpeople May 22, 2010, 11:02 am

    Welcome to the west coast! Although it’s much warmer where you’re at then me up here in the pacific nw. =P

    I hope you have a great time!!

  • Camille May 22, 2010, 11:30 am

    Welcome to California! Hope the weather treats you well!

  • BethT May 22, 2010, 11:36 am

    Have a great race and enjoy your time here.

  • Jennifer May 22, 2010, 11:38 am

    Aww glad you made it there and that you ladies partied hard and went to bed at 10pm LOL (I was in bed at 8 yesterday LOL so do not feel bad!)

    Have a great time! xoxo

  • Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy May 22, 2010, 12:17 pm

    I’m so glad I’m not the only 20-something to get in bed before 10 last night!

    I’m glad all your bike parts made it!

  • Susan @ Journey for Health May 22, 2010, 12:59 pm

    I hope you enjoy your time in California! It’s my home state and I still love it. I have never been to the area you’re in now, but I love the entire state 🙂 Hope she’s good to ya!

  • runnerforever May 22, 2010, 3:46 pm

    Your airplane snacks looks just like mine, I always pack a Subway sub 🙂

  • linds May 22, 2010, 3:48 pm

    lol I actuqlly just laughed so hard at the last line

  • Casey May 22, 2010, 4:02 pm

    Welcome to the hood 🙂

  • Alycia @ Fit n Fresh May 22, 2010, 8:22 pm

    gotta love traveling! ha good luck at your race!

  • Mackenzie @ Whatever, Gatsby May 23, 2010, 10:48 am

    HAHAHAHAHAAH! I love the ending sentences. Sounds like my BFFs and I. Always spoonin’ cause we’re classy like that! I’m always the big spoon! Hahahahaha Good luck on your race today!

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