I remember taking a poll somewhere one time where it asked What the Hardest part About Running is? Well, for me its walking out the door.
I have no problem getting up or getting dressed, but for some reason walking out the door that early morning breeze is the killer. Once my Garmin has locked in a satellite signal and my feet start to move, I am fine and could run for hours. It’s the whole getting start thing that is the toughest part.
My calves were very sore this morning so I took my 6.17 mile run very easy and kept a gentle 9:30 pace. When I returned I knew I needed a good stretch so I did Polly’s quick 10 minute Yoga for Runners and gave my legs the stretch that they needed.
I believe I have finally mastered the great and powerful Breakfast Cookie.
The secret is to not measure the liquids! Every recipe I check gave different measurements so I was going back and forth trying to find the one that was perfect for me. last night I said to hell with measuring my apple sauce and almond butter and instead just added enough to get a crumbly, sticky consistency. The results were perfection.
My breakfast cookie had 1/2 cup Oats, Dried Goji Berries, Mini Chocolate Chips, Cinnamon and just enough Apple Sauce (a couple of spoonfuls) and Almond Butter (spoonful) so that the mix stuck together. On top I had some Mango and Pineapple to give the cookie a tropical feel. 
Baker Spotlight….
This morning’s Baker Spotlight is spotlighting the hilarious Heather from Hangry Pants. Heather is a sweet, down to earth blogger, who I have had the pleasure of getting to know over the past couple of months not only through her blog, but through personal e-mail exchanges as well.
Back in January I was even lucky enough to receive a package from Heather in which she sent me some of her scrumptious Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cookies. I manage to savor the cookies over the next two weeks and would not share with anyone, they were too good.
During the previous Blogging Bake Sale Jenn from Eatting Bender and Amelia from Highway to Health were the lucky winner’s of Heather’s creations. If you want more proof that Heather’s baked goods are worth buying check out Jenn’s review of heather’s Mixed Brown Bread and Amelia’s of the Olive Oil Muffins. Yum!
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Your cookie looks wonderful – especially the fruit. I am such a fan of mango. And I agree that getting started is, on some days, the really tough part.
I have been meaning to try breakfast cookie making.
I love the baker spotlight! It’s a very cute idea!
LOOOVE that breakfast cookie!!
Hooray for Heather!! SO glad she’s participating in the bake sale.
I agree about the getting started being the hardest part. Also, the first two miles are always much tougher for me than any of the others.
Just checked out your training page!!! You’re doing great with your donations…hopefully this next bake sale will push you way over the edge!!!
oh man i totally agree with you about getting out the door- it’s so funny how those first couple of steps can be the hardest! sometimes it even takes a mile or so for me to get into my groove, but i always tell myself that i’ll be glad i stuck it out, and i always am!
My friend has a quote on her fridge, “if you had put on your shoes and left when you first thought of going for a run, it would be over by now”.
i love all the baker spotlights!
I completely agree with you! For me it’s getting out of bed and THEN getting out the door. When I’m strapping on my ipod, I’m like “ughhh”. Way to get it done!! Any YUM on that cookie!
Great job on your run today. I know what you mean about walking out the door – and that cold air hitting you in the face. That, combined with the fact that I HATE waking up, makes me an evening runner
Though I wish I had the urge to get up and go in the morning.
Great Baker Spotlight – Heather is great
Glad you’ve perfected the breakfast cookie
Looks great!!
The hardest part of running is the effect it has on my knees.
For me, the hardest part about running is getting my butt out of bed. Once I am up, I know that I WANT to run. I set my coffee make at night and it turns on 7 minutes before I get up. Once I hear that sound, I usually have no problem getting up
I love Heather and Mark’s blog, especially her recent video taste test of Greek Yogurt!
And I think most people have that problem – but once you get going, there’s no stopping you!
Yum, your breakfast cookie looks tasty.
Anybody who goes running before work is my hero, I just can’t do it!
Your breakfast cookie looks great, I’ll be making one of those this weekend for sure.
I swear, every morning it is a STRUGGLE to get out that door, but once I get about 15 minutes in, I’m fine. Its even worse now that I’m trying not to drink 1/2 a pot of coffee before heading out. I’m thinking a cattle prod might help things out.
Oats and pineapple are a great combo!
I love the tropical breakfast cookie! I hate walking out into the cold and warming up for the first few minutes with the worry of ‘can I finish?’ I usually don’t feel really great until 15-20 minutes into a run.
The hardest part for me is totally is getting out of my warm bed and leaving my sweetie behind to go work out. I just feel so TIRED 98% of the time when I wake up, but then once I actually get going, it’s great, of course.
I still haven’t tried the breakfast cookie. I think I’ve been hestitant because I’m not the greatest fan of overnight oats and these seem like they’d be about the same in consistency and flavor. Maybe this weekend though, just like Danielle, I’ll give it a go.
Totally agree with you on the hardest part of running. Once I’m out the door I’m SO happy I went, but sometimes I have to be dragged out of the house!
Oh, and yes, Heather’s Olive Oil Muffins were amazing! I’m so glad I got to meet her recently and praise her cooking skills in person!
Can’t wait for the next bake sale!
I am always kinda nervous to try a breakfast cookie because I am afraid I will mess it up and have to through it out! Thanks for the tip
The hardest part about running is definitely walking out the front door in the morning for me. Something about that cold, dark world outside always brings out the inner whiny runner in me. The best tip I have is to just do it, I tell myself that if ten minutes into it I want to turn around I can, but of course ten minutes into it I’m rocking and rolling in those fabulous endorphins and can run forever : )
That’s how I make my breakfast cookie too…way easier that way and they come out great!
The hardest part of running for me is the first 2 miles. I never feel good during the first 2, but once I get going I could run forever!
Mmm, breakfast cookies! And I agree that getting started is the hardest part. On rare occasions, I’ve been known to take off my running gear and put back on my lounging clothes. So bad!
I have those same snowflake plates! I’m excited that it’s almost time to put them away… yay spring!
As much as I was convinced that I wouldn’t like running nor be any good at it, I’ve got to agree! Just getting out the door is always the hardest part! Then I end up doing something I’ve come to love and feel accomplished for the many hours to come
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Hi Meghann – I read your blog pretty much everyday…I found it through Caitlin’s – your recipes are awesome…my friend and I just started one if you’re interested: http://fromthelittleacorntothebigapple.wordpress.com/
-Joanna
Fabulous breakfast cookie!!!
OMG I had a hiatus from being able to read all of my fave blogs and I just read like 10 of your posts in one sitting! I missed you!!!!
Also I’m jealous that the hardest part about running is just stepping out the door! That’s just the first battle for me…then there’s the inner battle when I feel the first hint of sweat, and the war when I start to breathe hard, and the fight when I get bored/tired/sore/frustrated…
Yeah. I need to work on that.
i have to agree with you – looking out into the miserable & rainy weather as it was this morning, it was SO hard not to stay glued to my warm house! if you think it gets cold and horrible in florida, think about the ever-foggy london!!
you bfast looks super
I haven’t tried the breakfast cookie, yet but everyone keeps talking about it so I may have to!
Hi Meghann! Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope I can make you some money in the bake sale.