Success (?)

on March 19, 2011

Hey, friends. Howâ€™s your Saturday going? :) I did a little work, a little running, and a little relaxing.

First up: got a bunch of work done at the clinic. Brought a packed lunch, too!

A hummus and fresh basil (try it â€“ amazing) sandwich with tomatoes and watermelon spears (not related to Britney) on the side. Yum.

And I somehow convinced Nicole to go on a run with me â€“ I LOVE running with Nicole because we always chat about really interesting things (sometimes totally inane and sometimes quite intellectual). It makes the workout fly by.

I did 5.0 miles in about 54 minutes. Although my IT band felt a little funny at one point, so far, there is no pain â€“ so I consider the run a success (so far). I made sure to stretch before and after the run. I also iced my knee afterwards and used a foam roller. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Post-run snack was Yoforia! â€˜Tis the season for froyo.

Healthy Living Summit 2009 flashback â€“ HOLLA.

Psst â€“ Plans for 2011 are still underway! No firm deets yet to share.

My bowl:

Banana, cookies and cream, and vanilla froyo with lots of fun candy bites on top.

Nicole in action:

A blogger does what she has to do.

Weâ€™re going dancing tonight. Wahoo!

{ 55 comments }

Kelly March 19, 2011, 4:52 pm
I have been craving froyo SO much lately and its just difficult to find near me… I was just plotting how I can somehow go to a restaurant tonight that is close to a fro yo place haha
Freya March 19, 2011, 5:06 pm
Ooh I hope your IT band holds up!
Oh fro-yo..it looks so tasty, yet I’ve never had the chance to try any before :'( le sigh!
AJ @ Flowing to Fifty March 19, 2011, 5:08 pm
I see flip-flops with the frozen yogurt. So envious!! Glad the run went well and looking forward to your announcement.
Lisa Fine March 19, 2011, 5:09 pm
I wish we had a frozen yogurt place closer to where I live – but I suppose I can get my fix when I visit my parents or go on a drive further away.

Glad to hear the run went well – I would think the foam rolling would help. Do you think if I feel pain in my hip when I run, it’s related to IT band issues?
- Caitlin March 20, 2011, 11:45 am
  There are so many things it could be – IT band, bursitis, a pulled muscle… There is really no way for me to guess! I would take a running break. Don’t run through pain!
Carrie (Moves 'N Munchies) March 19, 2011, 5:09 pm
love your fro yo toppings!! it seems there are SO many froyo places in the US now!! to think it all started out with Pinkberry eh?
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete March 19, 2011, 5:09 pm
I’m glad your run went well — hopefully your IT band keeps cooperating!

I am looking forward to hearing more about HLS 2011!
DadHTP March 19, 2011, 5:20 pm
if she had froyo today, will she have gingerbread tomorrow?
Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen) March 19, 2011, 5:25 pm
Oh frozen yogurt is perfect this time of year! I hope your IT band stays on the mend. Have a great evening Caitlin!
Julie @ Shining From Within March 19, 2011, 5:28 pm
I’ve been loooooving fro-yo lately! I recently tried a red velvet cake flavor…MMMMMM. And that picture of watermelon has got me craving sweet, juicy fruit. And summer!
- Caitlin March 20, 2011, 11:45 am
  omg i would be all over red velvet cake!
VeggieGirl March 19, 2011, 5:42 pm
YAAAAY dancing! Have fun! 🙂
britt will be fit March 19, 2011, 5:48 pm
yogurt is my favorite!
Lindsay Perrone (goodiesgalore) March 19, 2011, 5:54 pm
Add some TJ’s tomato paste to that sandwich. Ridonk.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss March 19, 2011, 5:57 pm
Froyo is the perfect post-run snack. Seriously wishing I had some now!
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) March 19, 2011, 5:59 pm
Oooooh, have fun dancing!!! I love going out dancing 🙂 I have some pretty wicked sweet moves on the dance floor (especially after a few pints)!!
Kristy @ KristyRuns March 19, 2011, 6:03 pm
Watermelon sounds so good right now! You’ll need to that extra hydration when your working up a sweat on the dance floor tonight! Have fun!!!
Theresa @ActiveEggplant March 19, 2011, 6:25 pm
“…and watermelon spears (not related to Britney)…” That just might be the funniest thing I’ve read in a LONG time!
- Caitlin March 20, 2011, 11:46 am
  😉
Runeatrepeat March 19, 2011, 6:40 pm
This post made me remember I ate an entire package of watermelon spears yesterday on the way home from the store. Totally forgot until now. Oops.
Baking 'n' Books March 19, 2011, 6:48 pm
What is it about the ground?! LOL. Oreos…oh Lordy.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin March 19, 2011, 7:02 pm
Mmm fro yo. There’s a self serve place opening in my town this summer and I’m almost peeing myself with excitement!

Glad to hear that your run went well! 😀
Kristen March 19, 2011, 7:15 pm
I think I’ve seen some similar yogurt places in my new city…I’ll have to check them out once the weather gets a little nicer.

Congrats on the successful (so far) 5 miler!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat March 19, 2011, 7:16 pm
The froyo looks delicious!! I can’t wait to hear about HLS 2011 – I wasn’t able to make it last year but am 100% planning to this time around!
Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down) March 19, 2011, 7:53 pm
I love froyo! You have the perfect toppings on yours. 😀

Have fun dancing tonight! 😀
Lee March 19, 2011, 7:55 pm
There are tons and tons of frozen yogurt places around here, but Yoforia still reigns supreme in my mind.
- Caitlin March 20, 2011, 11:46 am
  AGREE. Yoforia for the win.
Kris March 19, 2011, 7:58 pm
Oh noes, now I need watermelon and frozen yogurt. But my legs are too tired to move, so tomorrow I will hunt them down.
Laura (Starloz) March 19, 2011, 8:01 pm
oh dancing. have fun.

you know whats weird, i don’t really like bread but i could totally eat toast every single day!
Jen March 19, 2011, 8:03 pm
I was craving frozen yogurt this afternoon, but never ended up getting it! I’m jealous. Have fun dancing!
Tessa @ Amazing Asset March 19, 2011, 8:28 pm
I am so jealous of all the great frozen yogurt places in the south! The closest one to me is about 35 minutes away. Yes, I have driven there some nights to get it! 🙂
Parita @ myinnershakti March 19, 2011, 8:46 pm
Love me some Yorforia! Have fun dancing! Can’t wait to read about it.
Steph March 19, 2011, 8:56 pm
Hahaa watermelon spears! Looks delish; is watermelon in season?
- Caitlin March 20, 2011, 11:47 am
  Not yet 🙁 That was imported… which I only realized when I looked at the label at home. I felt bad!
Julie @ Lettuce Choose Healthy March 19, 2011, 9:17 pm
i still have yet to try froyo! .. i cant wait til summer for watermelon everyday!
rebecca lustig March 19, 2011, 9:22 pm
i’ve been soo into fresh tomato and basil combinations this week! grilled cheese, hummus, you name it, i’ve probably tried it!

love me fro yo. every.single.day.
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife March 19, 2011, 9:24 pm
I heart froyo!!!! 🙂 And I love watermelon–good picks today, lady!
Angela @ MyPinkyToes March 19, 2011, 9:50 pm
I’ve just discovered a Yogurtini near where I live and I’m obsessed with it! I live the coconut flavor with strawberries and blueberries and cherries and chocolate chips. Soooooo good!
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chelsey @ clean eating chelsey March 19, 2011, 11:21 pm
I love hummus sandwiches – try putting some avocado on them too. I’m drooling just thinking about it.
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) March 20, 2011, 12:15 am
I love running with friends who are can carry on a good conversation!
Jennie March 20, 2011, 12:41 am
Do you “real” bloggers actually carry around your DSLRs wherever you go?
It seems so cumbersome. I was thinking, I need a good little point&shoot for when I’m out at restaurants and stuff. What are your tricks?
- Katherine: Unemployed March 20, 2011, 6:07 am
  too true; that picture of Nicole has me curious
- Caitlin March 20, 2011, 11:49 am
  I carry my SLR everywhere I got except when I go to the bars/clubs. I just put it in my purse. I don’t have a really expensive lens, though. I might feel differently if I did!
  
  I have a Canon P&S that is really good for low lighting, though!
Emma (Namaste Everyday) March 20, 2011, 3:26 am
so glad to hear that you IT felt good! I was also glad to hear to you consumed a heavenly froyo bowl!
Michelle March 20, 2011, 8:29 am
That fro yo looks so delicious! Fingers crossed for your IT Band. I recently had to drop out of a half because of hip issues and it sucked! Like you said, not the end of the world, but its still a little disheartening.
The Teenage Taste March 20, 2011, 9:31 am
That fro-yo looks realllllyyyy good right now! 😉
Claire March 20, 2011, 10:07 am
It IS the season for froyo 🙂 hehe
Courtney March 20, 2011, 10:18 am
Yum your yogurt looks divine! 😀
Amber K March 20, 2011, 12:40 pm
We FINALLY got a fro-yo place here! I was so jealous all last summer with every blogger and their mom getting such tasty treats. I tried an Irish Mint flavor last week and it was sooo amazing!
Andreea @ Journey To USA March 20, 2011, 2:34 pm
Does Nicole had done some cupping terapy recently?? I wonder if the marks on her back are from cupping or from the sun?
Silly question.
- Caitlin March 20, 2011, 2:40 pm
  Yup she was cupped!
Allison @ Happy Tales March 20, 2011, 5:23 pm
Yummmm, Yoforia = heaven in a bowl. Can’t wait to hear about the HLS 2011 plans! When will everything be announced? Is it on the East coast this year?
- Caitlin March 20, 2011, 6:28 pm
  No deets really to share! But yes… def east coast.
Sam @ the neurotic yogini March 21, 2011, 1:11 pm
Hummus and basil sandwich… very interesting but sounds good! Will have to try it sometime soon 🙂

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