Halloween is approaching. The stores around here replaced the aisles of school supplies with aisles of candy before Labor Day. Anything that lasts that long without getting stale can't be good for you, right?
I spend the week before Halloween with my older grandchildren. When they were younger, I got to pass out the candy so both parents could have the fun of walking with them. Last year my granddaughter trick-or-treated with a friend; I'm not sure if she's even going out begging this year. The little guy will, I'm sure.
The difference between them is that he loves sweets. Free candy! As much as he wants! You bet he'll be trick-or-treating. She, on the other hand, had a cavity filled a couple years ago and hasn't eaten much sugar since.
If only I could be as disciplined and motivated as that. Anyone can be an example of how to be – or not be – at any age.
If you're in the mood to make – but not eat – spooky sweets, here's something guaranteed to turn your stomach. Take this to the office potluck or neighborhood party and see how many people dig in! Looks like a lot of work to me. I'm only willing to invest that kind of time and energy cooking or baking when I know I'm actually going to be eating it.
Trick-or-treat night is Wednesday this year; I'll be up bright and early the next morning to come home before leaving Friday for North Carolina. City of Oaks is 20 days away. I got a call yesterday from someone I met in DC who got her CofO confirmation. She likes to do inaugural races, and is looking for one that she can do every year for the next 10 years. She's sixty and is planning to run races until she can't run any more.
I like her attitude. And I guess the way you keep on running is, well, to keep on running.
My long run yesterday went very well. I was supposed to do nine miles; I ended up doing more than 10 at exactly the prescribed pace of 13:08. I don't think I've hit my pace yet in this round of training. Cooler weather makes such a difference. I ran in shorts and a short-sleeved tee, and was sweating by the second mile.
Congratulations to Mary on her finish in cold, wet, miserable conditions. Sounds like she had a lot of fun in spite of the blisters.
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When I clicked on this, I was afraid it would be the infamous Kitty Litter Cake. Someone brought that into work and I just couldn't, wouldn't eat it. (The tootsie rolls were a nice touch though.) This one would be so popular at the medical center. :-)
Around here the Halloween candy has been up for a while -- maybe even 2 months or when school first started.
You and your new friend have very good attitudes be it about running, food and everything else. We may not get the results we want, but we won't get anything if we just give up. You keep on going (which is why you ARE an inspiration).
That cake is horrifically beautiful :)
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