(Skye’s shoes, tank, shorts). I put the pictures on and Skye told me what to type. This girl is something else. She inspires me in every way.

Here’s Skye:

So, this is about the race that we do every year, and it’s really fun cause my mom and dad are in charge, and it’s fun because sometimes they get to run with me.

I got new running shoes, and they feel good on my feet.

I woke up Friday morning, and I was real excited for the Fun Run. I got dressed, and then I ate oatmeal. My mom did my hair and then I went to school. I was nervous and so were my friends.

The race started and everyone was sprinting. We go around a big field and then to the roads. And this is when I saw my cousin, Clay. He came to help my mom at the race. This picture is from the really hard hill to run.

My sister did the water station at the end of mile 1. And I was happy to see Brooke.

After I saw Brooke, I tripped, and a kid ran into me, and I fell, and I was bleeding, and it really hurt. I decided to get back up and finish the race. And my friend, Afton, helped me up. We had a mile left. The downhill was fun until I fell, then it wasn’t fun. My fall was the only time I stopped running and I was kind of running then too because I was sliding down the hill;)

I was really happy when I got back to the field. I saw my grandma and Beck.

My dad started riding his bike next to me, and I was really happy about it. And my dad, he rides his bike with the first place people to help them know where to go. But once he was done with that he could come with me.

This is almost by the finish line, and I was really happy because I saw my mom. And then she started running with me. And I was really happy because I was at the end.

This is by the finish line, and my mom and dad rented it from Runner’s Corner. I was really really happy to see my whole family at the end.

This is at the end of the race, and I hugged my mom, and I felt really good when I hugged her.

This is my cut on my arm from the Fun Run, and I have one on my leg. I’m happy I still finished the Fun Run.

This is when you go up in the assembly that my mom does after to get your medal. I got second place in my whole grade. I was really happy I got second place. I wanted to get a medal this year, and I did.

These are what the medals look like.

This is a Core Power, and it’s vanilla, and it’s my favorite Core Power ever. I had it after the race.

This is lunchtime, and my mom said I could pick somewhere to go since I did the race, and I chose Costa Vida. My favorite part is their cinnamon sugar tortilla.

My mom asked me about what I learned from my race. I learned to get back up and keep going. I learned that you should always help someone up, especially if they are hurt like Afton did. I felt really good after I finished the race. I get why my mom does this stuff. I hope I can be in charge of the Fun Run when I am older.

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What’s your favorite race?

What’s your favorite state?

Where would you choose to go to lunch? How come?

Have you eaten starfruit before?

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(shorts, tank, shoes)

I had one last volunteer spot open for the Fun Run, and it was for the mascot. Bless Knox’s heart… He has taken the job on, and I have a feeling he will be the best mascot this school has ever seen.

7 miles at an 8:27 pace for my Thursday.

I am ‘I need to wear carbon-plated shoes most days of the week’ years old;). I swear they help me stay injury-free these days.

I’m really proud of myself for not dropping my laptop in the hot tub post-run.

After school, there was run club and then Brooke’s soccer practice, which Knox and Beck decided to join.

Heather told me about this 40-minute hamburger bun recipe, and I tried it out for dinner last night. 10/10.

Hit the spot!

Let’s go with the favorites today:

*Tis’ the season for sunglasses for everyone (I think I’m the only one that wears them all winter long even if it is dark and cloudy… my eyes are SO sensitive). I’m rotating between these three sunglasses mostly–> Here, here, and here.

*Between my kids and their friends… I’m convinced they all think that our walls are napkins;) I used this foaming wall cleaner on all of the walls in our high-traffic areas and feel like my house got a new paint job.

*I LOVE a good hair mask and this one gives the deepest condition. I leave it on my hair for 5-10 minutes and then use cold water to wash it out (my nieces taught me to do that), and I couldn’t be happier with how glossy my hair looks afterward.

*My friend Jenisy swears by this stuff and gave me one to try out… Trust Jenisy. If your hair’s frizziness drives you crazy, this completely tames it. I put it on right out of the shower.

*These linen pants. They come in so many fun colors and are quite comfortable. I have them in an XS Tall. +This bag +this T-shirt.

*If you love lemon baked goods, I’m going to need you to try this mix from TJ’s now.

The bestsellers from April in order:

1. The J Crew Button Up Ribbed Shell Top
2. The Fast and Free Split Short (so flattering on)
3. Bandit Sports Bra (I put my phone in there, my keys, and snacks)
4. The best protein powder I’ve ever had and will ever have. Code Janae15 gets you 15% off!
5. This hat. I’ve been wearing it to so many soccer fields and errands.
6. The Swiftly Cami Tank… I’m wearing it multiple times a week.
7. This yellow tank is the perfect yellow.
8. This extreme cream is a treat to put on each night.
9. My polka dot swimsuit
10. The clementines!

*Dresses are 40% off and everything is 25% off at Athleta–> this, this, and this are my favorite picks from their dresses!

You can see the last few Friday Favorites here, here, and here! Also, my Mother’s Day Gift Guide is here.

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Who has a May birthday, race, or anniversary??

Tell me your Friday night plans!

Sunglasses person or not so much?

-I would wear them at night in the dark if my family didn’t judge me. I love sunglasses so much.

Question from Skye: What is your favorite race of the year (to do yourself or watch)?

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(glasses, shorts, tank)

I didn’t have time to make breakfast and pack lunches, but we did have enough time for donuts/sushi pick-up and a selfie (also, I’m so grateful Beck has finally come to the conclusion that maple bars > chocolate bars… I had to bite my tongue for a while on his donut choices).

8 gorgeous miles in the canyon + that feeling that comes every now and then of wanting to run forever.

I needed some $5 sushi, too.

She has her race shoes ready.

They are fast.

They remind me so much of my Boston 2023 shoes.

We dress quite differently for soccer games… they get it from Andrew.

Forever my favorite soccer snack, thanks to Costco.

Used one of Jess’ favorite recipes for White Chicken Chili for dinner.

The crockpot saves us when we get home from soccer at 7:30 pm… it was so very good.

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Give me your sentence of the day!

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Skye wants to get on that 2nd-grade girls’ podium at the Fun Run, and so she asked if we could do a course preview. This way she can plan out her pacing… atta girl.

She said she was saving her legs for race day, but she ran the entire thing without stopping! The course is a tricky one with a massive hill, grass running, curbs, sidewalks, and road… I am very excited for her!

And then it was off to meet my friends for some speed. We had 6 x 800s on the schedule, but 4 ended up feeling like the right call for the day. The goal was to maintain a ‘comfortable hard pace’ for the first 600m and then have a fast finish with the last 200m, which is what we did. I take great pride in my pacing abilities, and we hit a 2:54, 2:54, 2:54, and then, before the last one, Jess told me she would buy me a milkshake if I paced another 2:54… I tried my hardest, but we got a 2:55;). No milkshake, but I’ll do better next time;)

(My tank)

Much better weather yesterday.

Beck took Run Club very seriously after school. He can sprint faster without shoes on than I can with shoes on.

And then I got a date with just Brookie.

Name a better soft serve than Chick-fil-A.

Mt Timpanogos is sure showing off…

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Over on the IG, I’ve had some questions about my tablescapes that I’ve recently become obsessed with, and for the links to my favorite pieces. A lot of my dishes and pieces are from years ago, and many are from DI (Deseret Industries… Utah’s thrift store)! But I will link to the things I have online, as well as the items that have been calling my name and are waiting in my cart. I don’t need to be a Martha Stewart; the meals can still be simple, but I love how good it feels to dress the table up a bit.

I’m telling you, add a few pretty dishes, a candle or flowers, and some placemats, and it will change the entire experience. People (myself included) will want to stay and talk for longer, which brings more connection, and I can’t think of anything better for our health than that… Make dinner slow again!

*I just started using cloth napkins, which is ridiculous, I know, but I am already doing 5 loads of laundry a day, I can just throw them right in.

*I love this Salt Cellar, and this salt is supreme.

*I love these placemats, and these ones.

*I just ordered this table runner and this tablecloth.

*I highly recommend thrifting your dishes because you can find some amazingly unique ones, and I also love Target’s dishes–> here, here, here, here, here, here, and here are a few I own and love.

*I love my Weck Jars and my everyday bowl (that I use for decorations and serving, too).

*I love my Our Place pans!

*I love our butter dish and guac set.

*These jam jars for homemade jam look so pretty on the table.

*This cast-iron pan is one that I love.

*This serving splatter platter that I adore.

*We use this trifle bowl often!

*I love this bubble candle dish.

*A few things on my wishlist: This platter, this serving bowl, this salad bowl, and this splatter tray.

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Share any of your favorite dishes or things you think I would love to add to our table! It’s one of my biggest passions right now:)

Where is the best soft serve found?

What are you having for dinner tonight?

Question from Andrew–> Nike shoes vs adidas shoes, and you can only choose one?

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(shorts)

That was cold. Very cold. 8 miles to start out the week.

When I saw the new snow in the mountains, I had to keep telling myself that this is a good thing because our mountains need the water. I didn’t do a good job convincing myself.

I got to see Kodi yesterday and hear all about her Boston Marathon experience running a 2:24 and LEADING the race for 18 miles. I can’t wait to see what she does next. PS if you are looking for a coach, Kodi is a phenomenal one!

Grilled cheese and tomato soup were pretty much a requirement yesterday.

This mix is better than all other mixes and homemade brownies. I will stand by this opinion forever.

Now for the tangents of the day:

*Shauna asked yesterday about my at-home strength set-up and what I have, so here we go… I have the Stackt Mat, which is incredibly useful because it folds up so nicely and offers different heights. The cushioning gives the perfect amount of give and structure. I have this bench, which I carry in and out to the garage when I am not using it. It works perfectly for me. I love my pretty weights; the grip on them is perfect. I have some older, heavier weights, and I need to get some 50s asap. I love the shoes I use for strength training, resistance bands, and some blocks for yoga. I use the CGX app for all my workouts and can’t believe how much stronger I feel after a few months.

*Oh, and this exercise ball (for hamstring curls especially). My weight room is also used for exchanging school gossip/secrets, puzzles, and my home office.

*He loves getting to preschool early because it means he gets to come up to the front seat and hang out for a bit. He gets so jealous of the big kids getting to be in the front that he wants the experience in a parked car.

*Gap is 50% off your purchase today! I just got this tee in pink and yellow because I’ve heard the best things about it, and the price is so good.

*This podcast is crazy. Nuts. I couldn’t stop listening. If you have already listened to it, can we talk about it in the comments today?

*I HAVE TO GET MY HANDS ON THESE. (source)

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Share some tangents with me!

Have a favorite baked goods mix? Boxed brownies or homemade brownies… which is better?

Any interesting podcasts to share with us?

Any shoes you want to get your hands on??

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(tanks)

How are you guys? Are you feeling all of the motivation to run after the last two weekends of races? Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha dipped under 2 hours, and Tigst Assefa set a new world record for the women in London! Between watching so many incredible athletes, making it through another winter, and all of the green landscapes, I’m ready to get out and run today.

Friday, we did 12 miles with some That’s it bar stops.

We finished this beautiful book, and we are now reading The One and Only Bob.

Knox and I got out for a date to Chic-fil-A and to pick out a new shirt.

And on Saturday, I lifted FIRST before running.

And then Andrew got home from his Boys Trip (his group of friends from 3rd grade on get together every year), and we went out for 7 miles. I was very worried that my legs would be jello for the run because I lifted first, but in reality, everything was actually firing properly, and they felt great… I need to lift more often before running.

The kids were thrilled to have Andrew back!

Andrew and Brooke had an away soccer game, so I had the other three to get around, and I can’t tell you how proud I was of Knox… There was no coach for Beck’s team (someone said they would be there, but then they weren’t), and Knox stepped right in and coached. I could have cried; it made me so happy. He reminds me so much of Andrew. Afterward, Beck asked if he could coach every game now. Skye then had a game, and then it was over to Knox’s 7-on-7 tournament.

After all of the games and tournaments, Andrew and I went out to celebrate our 10-year dating anniversary. We were thinking of going to where we went for our first date, Outback Steakhouse, but all I could think about was a plate of carbs instead.

We then got to see my niece and her date walk down the stairs for prom. She was absolutely stunning.

Steak, shrimp, mashed potatoes, sourdough, salad, and grapes for a big Sunday meal that made we want to hibernate for a while after.

It’s race week for me! I decided to run the Provo City 5k. I have no idea where my fitness is, but I gotta start somewhere! And suffering for 3.1 miles sounds like a lot of fun. I’ve always loved the Provo City half (the first race I did with Andrew!), and I’m excited to try out their 5k. Come join me this weekend!

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Favorite and least favorite race distances?

Tell me about your weekends! I know some of you had some MASSIVE PRs!

Best thing you ate over the weekend?

Do you live by or see often the friends you grew up with?

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When we first got married, I was the morning person, and Andrew was not… but over the years, we’ve switched places. He is up and ready to go, and it’s taking me longer to feel like a human;)

8 miles for my Thursday.

Ever played Spot It with the World’s Smallest Spot It? My head hurt after the 17th round.

Also, not only is he really good at puzzles, but he also does his puzzles while squatting the majority of the time.

Another floral design class from my niece.

Hers:

And mine:

We had run club, and Skye ran two miles straight without stopping. There’s no chance I could have done that at her age.

Dinner was simple sandwiches, with breaded chicken, Caesar salad mix, and bread from Trader Joe’s.

Just a few Friday favorites today:

*All of my favorite things are all on the ShopMy app! It’s easy to find previous favorites there if you are looking for things I’ve shared before! I’m Janae Baron over there:)

*I have been using this Extreme Cream each and every night (works great with Retinol, too)! It’s my favorite moisturizer right now. I love how hydrated my skin feels with it, and you keep the same glass bottle and buy refills (that are cheaper) when you run out! I love love love this cream.

*This TENS Machine is excellent… You will be shocked by how good it is for the price. I bought it to help with my back in 2024 and still use it often in any areas that I am sore or want a little extra recovery.

*Jess’ Amazon find shorts. You will not get over how good these feel on and the price you pay for them.

*The almond Danish Kringle from Trader Joe’s > all other kringles in my opinion.

*I cannot get enough of this scent.

*It’s the Athleta Spring Sale and everything is 25% off! I’ll highlight my absolute favorites that I wear all of the time (for workouts and for errands, too)–> here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here!

*It’s the JCREW Friends and Family event, which means the 30% off everything! This, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, and this are my favorites. And don’t forget about their swimwear.

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Are you a morning person or not so much? Has it changed at all for you?

What are your Friday night plans?

Last game that you played? We are always looking for new ones.

Have any favorites from this week??

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