I went to Pump before going grocery shopping this afternoon so that I did not attempt to buy everything Whole Foods sells.

I’m definitely low on food right now, so I had a little tryst with my Starbucks lover, the wrap.

I made a Pump-esque bowl when I got home tonight.

I played tennis in high school, and I loved that my favorite sport meant that I could get sweaty while still being uber-feminine in a skirt. The only time I ever played tennis in shorts was when all of my skirts or dresses were dirty.

I now, as you know, run frequently. I always made fun of the girls in running skirts, lumping them with the girls who didn’t put their hair up to run (seriously, WTF?) or the girls who wore three layers too many on a not-so-cold day.

But the other day I read an article on running skirts in Women’s Running, and they were pretty cute. I started to rethink my previous stance on running skirts being for the girls who didn’t take running seriously.

Lame or not? What do you think of running skirts?

theuniverseismine asked: What motivates you and helps you from being tempted by junk food?

Sometimes it’s thinking about how I used to look and how unhappy I was with my looks. If I am going on a long run the next day or am planning a long workout, thinking of the sluggish feeling I get from eating the wrong fuel for my workout will help. (On Friday, I was at a rest stop and the only thing that stopped me from getting nuggets and fries was thinking about running more than 9 miles with all that fried food sitting in my body.)

Most of the time, the junk food doesn’t even taste as good to me any more. The flavors are so much richer in healthier food than in the fried, white or cheesy stuff, so it’s usually just not worth it to me.

But sometimes I do give in, and eating something unhealthy always makes me excited for a healthier next meal.

channelingcarrie asked: What is the last unhealthy thing you ate?

The last unhealthy thing I ate was a huge brunch this afternoon with bacon, potatoes and pancakes! This entire weekend was pretty unhealthy. I miss my fruits and veggies right now!

sarahsweightloss asked: Any tips on how to get started running? I'm starting the couch to 5k plan soon, but any other tips would be greatly appreciated!

I get this question a lot. Here’s how I went from wheezing my way through a 5K to running half-marathons and preparing for my first marathon! (I am also linking to this question in my sidebar, since I get it so often.)

A hearty brunch. Must. Have. Fruit.

Last night, Meggie, Kat and I went to Alero on U Street, one of our favorite Mexican spots in DC. They have happy hour from 3:30-7 on the weekends, which includes margaritas! I had a few margaritas and then switched to beer. I used to be able to drink margaritas all night long, but now, the sugar is too much for me and I got a bit of a headache.

Alero has three locations in DC - one on Connecticut Ave in Cleveland Park, one in Dupont Circle, and the one on U Street. The U Street one has a fun and trendy vibe, thanks to its U Street location. (The music playing is always a bit questionable, however.) As readers know, I don’t eat much red meat any more, but the steak in their steak fajitas is incredibly tender and well-seasoned. The fajitas are ginormous, so we split them between the three of us and had some nachos to start.

Updated: also consumed: mozzarella sticks at the bar.

groovethetwist asked: Do you run everyday? Do you run 10 miles per day?

I run probably 2-3 times a week, depending on what I’m training for. I definitely don’t run 10 miles per day! I usually do a long run on the weekend, a recovery run of 2-3 miles and a 5-7 mile tempo (speed) run - when I’m on top of my game.

*Warning, y’all: I’m on a bus right now with lots of time on my hands so I’m going to catch up on some questions.*