Happy Friday! As I write this, DC is looking really gorgeous with about 4 inches of fresh snow outside. It’s beautiful. I’m over it. Spring, please? Anyway, we have themes decided for the next couple of months so check them out here. Per usual, I’m linking up with my girls Cynthia and Mar for the #Friday Five. You can read our linkup rules here. Please note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link. Have a wonderful weekend!!
- Believe Training Journal. I love this journal and use it just about every day. It is so full of great tips and insight but also it just somehow makes me want to work out so I can record it. Honestly. I’m not sure why I feel that way but I just really love this thing. If you are looking for a training journal, I strongly recommend this one!
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Larabars (referral link). OMG. I’m so obsessed with Larabar in general but this particular flavor is my absolute favorite. It’s all natural, gluten free, vegan, dairy free and kosher. SO SO SO delicious. Trust me on this one.
- Oiselle Moto Lesley Tights. Also known as my new favorite pants ever. SOOO comfy. SOOO cozy. I’ve literally worn these from a run to the barre to a bar. I know. What can I say? I’m a runner, I’m married and I’m 32. Putting on real clothes is hard.
- Oreo Cupcakes. I can’t stop making them. They are really so incredibly good. I’ve already made them twice and will probably make them again in the next few days. I have a problem – I just can’t stop!!
- Empire. I love this show. It’s so ridiculously addictive and I’m totally hooked. If you don’t watch it, you should!
What’s on your list of favorite things right now?
I have been seeing Empire all over the place but haven’t seen it yet. I’ll put it on my list. And OMG, I’m so glad to know that I’m not the only one with wardrobe issues…and you aren’t even a mom yet. Thank goodness I’m not alone 😉
haha, it’s only gonna get worse 🙂
I’ve heard about Empire but I’ve not checked it out yet, I guess i’m going to have to see what ‘s going on. And Oreo Cupcakes?? Sounds deelish!!!!
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it is SO good 🙂 both the show and the cupcakes!
Right now I am loving the fact that I only have another day of cold weather before a week of spring like temperatures here in Tennessee. I am so looking forward to being about to get out doors and run without having to bundle up!
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that will be amazing!!
I used to love Lära Nara but haven’t had them in a long time. I’m gonna try this flavor! One of these days, I. Going to get around to trying some Oiselle, too. They look so comfy cozy, I just haven’t yet seen them in Baltimore stores. One day…
they (oiselle) are in some city sports stores and a number of boutique shops. if you ever come to DC they are in the city sports stores there 🙂
Oreo cupcakes sound delicious. That’s why I don’t make that stuff bc I know I wouldn’t be able to keep it in the house for long. I have never watched Empire. Is it on Netflix?
it’s new – this is the first season. it’s on hulu, i know but probably not netflix yet. you can also watch it online on the fox website! 🙂 and i give away a LOT of cupcakes 🙂
I also have and love the Believe Training Journal. I find it incredibly well organized and inspirational. Unfortunately, I’ve fallen behind on journaling since I stopped running. I’d plotted out my training plan for the spring marathon I’m no longer running, so opening the journal and looking at all of that bums me out a wee bit. I need to get over that, though. Onward!
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Oh, friend 🙁 That’s understandable. But you’d better go pencil in “dc run with Courtney” very soon 🙂
We were suppose to get a big snow storm here but we didn’t even get one little flake 🙁 I am LOVING how ya’ll have the Friday 5 listed so far in advance. I envy your organization. Thank you!
Aw, thanks Meranda! We meet for lunch and to catch up and plan!! Glad you appreciate it 🙂 have a good weekend!
I haven’t tried the Peanut butter chocolate chip Larabars yet but they sound good. Oreo cupcakes sound good too but dangerous, lol.
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Haha, good but dangerous is right!!
I am loving girl scout cookies, my new running shoes, my new workout pants from Actio 926, and I am absolutely loving spending time with friends and co-workers as my time in Fresno is coming to an end.
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I can’t believe I didn’t buy any Girl Scout cookie yet! Fail on my part!!
Ooooh Oreo cupcakes? I need to make some of those! I’m planning on making oreo peanut butter cheesecake this weekend and I’m so excited. Have you tried the red velvet oreos yet?
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I went through a phase where i was completely obsessed with the PB chocolate chip lara bars. I ate them so often that I ended up getting sick of them! It may be time to add them back into the rotation. The snow was pretty yesterday but I am so over it! Hopefully it will warm up enough next week to melt it all once and for all!
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You are another person who has mentioned Empire. My student teacher loves it!! I need to check it out, I’m missing something good! I haven’t tried those Larabars yet, but that flavor sounds really good. I’ll be checking them out soon!
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Could you please send us an invitation to try your Oreo cupcakes? Those some yummy! I’ve seen lots of bloggers talk about the believe training journal. I may need to look into that next year. However, I love my Erin Condren planner!
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I love the Believe journal too! I keep hearing great things about Empire – going to have to find it On Demand and check it out. Have a great weekend!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted…Lovin/Not Lovin’ March Edition
Great list. So over this weather. Ready for it to be done with.
The larabara sound tasty. As do the Oreo cupcakes. Not going to try and make them any time soon though, because then all I’d want to do is eat all the cupcakes. Haha
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Peanut butter chocolate anything is good 🙂
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Thanks for making all the upcoming themes available! I have to try those Larabars! Oreo cupcakes are one of my favorite cupcakes to make. Oiselle was very, very kind to send me those Lesley tights for free after a mishap with one of my orders, but unfortunately they don’t work well for me (problems with stitching and pilling). Nice gesture though!
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I’m all over comfy clothes. It’s so hard to get dressed for work now!
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PBCC Larabars are the best! I buy them by the box! I will also need to put “Empire” on my series to watch when on treadmill or trainer.
Kelli recently posted…Genetics, Health and Fitness: DNAFit part 2 – Diet
I haven’t seen Empire but it seems like everyone recommends it! I might have to watch a few episodes this weekend 🙂
I’m currently loving my Brita pitcher! My goal this month was to drink more water, and I’ve been drinking a TON at home without thinking about it. Such a dorky favorite, but I absolutely love it and wish I bought one years ago!
P.S. I’m joining the linkup for the first time! Thanks for being a host!
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There is nothing like a LARA Bar– you are 100% correct! I love cherry pie. Like, eat for breakfast every single morning and still have to tell myself I can’t eat it for dessert, too, kind of love. LARA lovers, unite!
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Thank you for the wonderful journal suggestion…I’m buying it right now for my birthday!!
I am going to need this Oreo cupcake recipe. I’ve been hearing way too much about them from you and need them in my life. 🙂
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I love Larabars but I don’t eat the PB ones – yum! And don’t say a word about Oreo cupcakes…
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! recently posted…Friday Five: Favorites!
I love Empire too! I think I posted that on last week’s #FridayFive. lol I even downloaded the entire soundtrack and was jamming out in my car last weekend on my car ride home from my race. #TeamCookie
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Those Oreo Cupcakes look so good! I might need to make a batch of them soon!
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yes, yes you do!
Wow, I don’t think I’ve tried any of those things, and those cupcakes just sound too dangerous!
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hahaha, they are. i’ve made a lot of friends giving them away the past couple weeks 🙂
I have not checked out Empire, but maybe I will! We are about 5 episodes into the new season of House of Cards! We have also recently started watching the show Newsroom…it only lasted a few seasons, but it is pretty good.
I pinned your Oreo cupcake recipe when you shared it. I have not made it yet, but this weekend may be it! I absolutely love anything Oreo!
Lee@tri*inspired*life recently posted…Training Update: Week of February 23
i’m about 9 episodes into season 3 of hoc. wow. it’s getting SO good!!
Yessss I’m over winter, too. Not trying to jinx it, but supposedly we’re going to have some nice weather soon!
Lindsey recently posted…Friday 5: Favorites
i know, i’ve heard that too. at least warmer temps!
all i have heard about lately is how good Empire is! Guess I have to start watching it! 🙂 Thanks for the link-up!
Katie @ Fit Life by katie recently posted…Friday Favorites Link-Up
YES! it is so good and so fun to watch!
Ohhhhhh my…….Oreo cupcakes sound AMAZING!!! I don’t even want to know how to make those because I will, without a doubt, eat every last one :-D!!
Larabars are delish and I really like the chocolate chip cookie dough and blueberry flavors!
Amanda recently posted…Friday Five – Favorites!
oh cookie dough and blueberry are probably my #2 and #3 flavors! 🙂
Those oreo cupcakes sound amazing!! Did you know today is National Oreo day too? So you’ll have to made a batch today to honor that!! 😉 (you’re welcome lol)
Amy @ Mama Running for God recently posted…Friday Five: Five Things I Love about March
I had been buying so many LARABars that I started making my own LARAballs. So good.
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I totes found myself nodding away at your list – I love my Believe journal, too, and also love Larabars! Those things taste just like cookies in my opinion 🙂 I don’t have the Lesley Moto Tights, but I do have the Knickers and they are fab – the fabric is the best!
TGIF!
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this is my first time to your blog, and i’m happy to have found it! def going to link up with you gals this week. i love this line: “i’m a runner, i’m married and im’ 32” — haha. cracked me up. those tights are sweeeet! and have to check out that Larabar — haven’t had that one. i love the apple pie one.
i am loving that spring is only 2 weeks away!
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i sincerely hope that the weather remembers this! 🙂
LOVE that training journal and I purposefully DIDN’T click on the link for the cupcake recipe. We’ve been snowed in a couple days now and I swear I am eating and baking like a crazy person. This must stop! But I will remember it when I’m not eating like a pre-hibernation bear;).
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I hear you on comfy pants! I could live in sweats snd yoga pants. I listed my five favorite books today. Ironically, it’s also #WorldBookDay so my timing was spot on!
Courtney, I love your voice. ‘Over it. Spring?’ LOL! I hear ya, but luckily, we’ve had some very Springy weather around here, and I feel SOOO lucky. ALso, I love your workout journal, I will be checking that out! So cool. I have loved using the 5-Minute Journal, but I never used a ‘formal’ workout journal before, I think I would love it, and it makes total sense that you love it. When I used one, it was a huge source of pride, giving me a sense of accomplishment, and it helped me work harder. So, I totes get it. lol. Have a great weekend!
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I think you WOULD love it – definitely check it out. It’s kinda awesome 🙂 And ughhhhhh I just want temps regularly above freezing. That’s all I ask (at least for now) 🙂
I hear ya! I’m totally over the cold too, though it’s been pretty mild around here. I love that flavor of Larabar too! Happy Friday!
Tricia @ A Couple of Dashes recently posted…5 Things Friday – Things I’m Loving Now!
Oreo cupcakes sound pretty good right about now!!
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Courtney, I love my Moto tights; they have saved me this winter, especially during races and long runs. I hope things thaw out this weekend; good grief, I’m so ready for Spring. We love Empire, too – what a great cast! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and thanks for hosting!
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Of course you guys love empire – we share some many of the same interests! Love it! Have a great weekend!
I’ve been considering buying the “Believe Training Journal” ! Glad to hear you really like it!
i do – i highly recommend it!!
Thanks for the Empire suggestion! Now that I am done with my Sons of Anarchy addiction, I am ready to move on. I have been hearing a lot about this Believe Journal. As far as my favorite things…..right now, I am loving my new cell phone…enjoying the larger face. I can actually read and comment on blogs from it much better now. Have a great weekend! Thanks for hosting the fun 🙂
Nice! If you watch empire, let me know what you think. 🙂
EMPIRE!!!!!!!!!!!! omg, yes. and seriously I have been cracking up about this ALL day: “putting on real clothes is hard” lmao.
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Friday Five: Favorites
I am going to be so sad when empire ends for the season 🙁
Feel free to drop cupcakes off at my house any time…
And I’m totally buying those Larabars to try! Yum!
MCM Mama Runs recently posted…Friday Favorites
I will next time I make them!!
I need to get better about using my Believe journal! I was doing so good and then I slacked off which is really no surprise. I ran the marathon last weekend in my Moto Lesley knickers and they were so comfortable! I also think the fit is so flattering! Have a great weekend and thanks for hosting!
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Aw thanks lady! Love the motos. Have yourself a great weekend 🙂
I love the peanut butter chocolate chip larabars too!
Stephanie recently posted…Friday Five – March 6, 2015
Aren’t they delicious?!
Awesome list! We don’t have snow here but I am also over winter!
Love that larabar flavor…sadly I have to limit my peanut intake so I have been a little obsessed with my almond chocolate cups!
Super easy if you are in the mood! 🙂
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Thanks for sharing!!! I’ll go check it out!
Haha, putting on real clothes REALLY IS hard! 😉 I’m glad it’s becoming more socially acceptable to wear leggings/yoga pants all the time because I have never been comfier. 🙂
Nora @ 2 Generations Running recently posted…Friday Five {Favorites from the Week}
I know, right?! It’s worse because I work from home so…I’m just all yoga pants all the time 🙂
i LOVE the believe training journal! i’m actually planning on reviewing it on my blog next week because i find it so useful. i’m just like you and find myself wanting to work out just so i can write in it!
That’s awesome – can’t wait to read your review!!
I am sooooo over the snow! I am in Maine and we have had just buckets dumped and dumped. SPRING PLEASE! Now as a nursing mama who is training for a marathon I NEED those Oreo Cupcakes YUM!
I have yet to find a LaraBar I don’t like – but you can never go wrong with Chocolate Peanut Butter. And Oreo Cupcakes?? Can I come over? So many people love the Believe Training Journal – I’m a paper & pen kinda gal when it comes to planning, but I haven’t purchased it yet…maybe next training cycle.
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If you like pen and paper I think you’ll like it. I love love love mine. And yep, come on by for a cupcake or two 🙂
Ooh, I love the peanut butter chocolate chip larabars too. They’re so delicious. It’s like eating a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie.
Things I’m loving lately:
1. The Fage greek yogurt from costco. It’s so creamy and delicious.
2. Sunshine to run in.
3. Pictures of Babies. It makes me want to have my own!!
4. Trying new recipes.
5. Exploring the blog world.
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I love cute babies!! 🙂
Well, I certainly agree with oreo cupcakes! I actually was obsessed with oreos when I was pregnant so I try to lay off them as much as possible. I also really love those larabars. They are perfect when I want to curb my sweet tooth that pops up at the end of the work day! And, this is yet another reason I need to give Empire a go!
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One of my running friends in my MRTT chapter got a Believe training journal for Christmas and she loves it! You keep talking about those Oreo cupcakes and I want to try them. I might have to make them one of these days!
I’ve been meaning to mention that every time I comment on your blog I have to type in my name, email, and website again – the info isn’t already in the spaces like it used to be. Do you think that’s a problem on my end or are you hearing that from other commenters as well?
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…My Most Memorable Snow Days
hmmm i haven’t heard that from anyone else – i’ll check it out. i hate that – how annoying! thanks for mentioning it, debbie!
I have my eye on that journal! I really want to get one when I get back on the road 🙂
Karen @karenlovestorun
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You’ll love it!
Chocolate peanut butter is my favorite bar flavor. I’m currently eating that flavor Zone Bar. Larabars are yummy but they are not available in my grocery store.
HoHo Runs recently posted…Friday Favorites
Oh I’ve never tried zone bars. Glad to hear they are tasty!
I LOVE LOVE those Lesley Moto tights (def more than the regular Lesley tights…something about that Lux fabric). Mmm I want some of those cupcakes.
Jennifer recently posted…Five Favorite Things at the Moment IV
yes, i’m obsessed. with the tights and the cupcakes!
I’m a huge fan of anything with peanut butter and chocolate, so I’ll have to give those Larabars a try. And those Oiselle tights are so cute!
Liz @ Loving to Tri recently posted…Friday Five – 5 Favorite Things!
I’m late reading this (Bloglovin’ has been wonky lately, so I’ve not been reading my blogs), but I had to comment…..I LOVE Empire! So good!!!
Me too! Hosting a finale party next week!!