July 27, 2010 (Updated March 21, 2023)

A Morning 5 Miler

by Anne Mauney, MPH, RD

28 comments

Gooooooooooooood morning!

It’s a GORGEOUS morning here in D.C. — we had a big storm on Sunday night that finally cooled things back down a bit!

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Man, I’m going to miss that view!

I met Heather this morning for a lovely 5 mile run to start out the day right 🙂

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Clearly running = my morning coffee!

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We had a great run — 5.11 miles in 44:45, for an average pace of 8:45. Good conversation, good weather, and a decent pace, too! The miles flew by 🙂

Stats:

  • Mile 1: 8:47
  • Mile 2: 8:45
  • Mile 3: 8:52
  • Mile 4: 8:50
  • Mile 5: 8:42
  • 0.11 Nub: 7:23 (Gotta end with a sprint!)

Running is the best way to start a day!

The other best way to start a day is with one of my vegan Almond Butter Banana Breakfast Bars 😉

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YUM! I love these. I had half of one before heading out on the run, too 😉

Along with my breakfast bar, I enjoyed some nonfat plain Greek yogurt and fruit. Delish!

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The perfect post-run breakfast 🙂

And now — it’s back to studying I go! I will be SO happy when this class is over…

Have a great day!

Vegan Vegetarian Breakfast + Brunch Bake
- anne

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28 comments
  • Morgan @ Life After Bagels
    Yes - the first photo TOOK MY BREATH AWAY!!!!!
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  • Kristina @goodnweird
    LOVE THE FIRST PICTURE! I love that you found a trail to run on in DC. It was one of my biggest complaints of living there. I could never find anywhere with shade to run.
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    • Anne P
      Really?? I feel like DC has an abundance of trails! Love it!
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  • Heather C
    Well, looks like we almost needed a pic of you saving me from that river grime. Apparently I lean, and run? Ha, weird. Loved this morning jaunt! And my breakfast bar treat! Round 2, coming up.
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  • Heather (Heather's Dish)
    i bet it's so nice to get a great run in before work! i would love to get my rear out of bed in the mornings for a run...but sometimes it's just so warm and snuggly in there :)
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  • Kelly
    I am impressed that you are so awake and energized looking in that picture! I don't think I could ever be that excited about running (especially early in the morning) but it is pretty clear that you are loving it!
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  • Dorry
    Great 5 mile run! I'm trying to make 5 miles my new 3. :) Good luck with the studying!
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  • Katie @ Healthy Heddleston
    Looks awesome Anne! Which park at you running in?? I agree with Dorry above.. I'm trying to make running 4-6 miles my new 2-3 miles. It's been a little tough going! :P
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    • Anne P
      It's the C&O Canal! And you can do it :) Just take is slow!
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  • angie
    love the pics! I love running outside!
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  • Matt
    Great run! It rained here last night and it was a little cooler this morning as well :)
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  • Cynthia (It All Changes)
    I've never seen trails like that in DC. Then again I've only gone as a tourist for a day or two. I would love to find a good place to run for my next trip.
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  • DHP
    Great run + great breakfast = great day!
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  • Pat
    The bars look delish! I'm going to try making them over the weekend (I had no idea how expensive Almond Butter is - I should have entered your contest a couple of weeks ago!! ) After making the small investment (ha-ha), I hope I like Almond Butter!
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  • Tracey
    I love storms but the best thing about them is the "cool off" effect it has on summer weather. We are experiencing the same thing here in Chicago.
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  • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers
    i ran 5 mi. this morning too, only my scenery wasn't nearly as pretty! gorgeous photos. also, i am now dying to make those bars!!!
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  • Lauren
    Gorgeous day for a 5 mile run!
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  • Michelle Heikell
    Nothing like great scenery to make time fly. I did 6.5 this morning (way more than my usual 3). I was window shopping the whole time. I have a ways to go before my times are as good as yours though :)
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    • Anne P
      Damn girl I'm impressed! :)
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