Murphy, seriously?!?
My dog has a serious peanut butter problem. He looks ridiculous in this photo!
After I made my breakfast this morning (which included peanut butter), I wiped my hands on the towel by our kitchen sink. They must have had a little bit of peanut butter on them because, not a minute later, Murphy started licking the towel for remnants of peanut butter. What a freak. He has serious PB issues.
Snack + Workout
Marie and I woke up bright and early and took Body Pump with “Vicky” this morning. I love that Vicky whizzes through class! Our workout is over and done with before we know it! Today, however, she didn’t give us enough time to switch our weights between triceps and biceps, so I ended up doing 23 pounds on biceps! Let me tell you, my muscles were screaming! 
I stopped a few times to rest, but I’m glad that I challenged myself.
Before I headed to the gym, I snacked on a homemade granola bar.
Breakfast
After my workout, I threw together a quickie breakfast: a Joseph’s pita with peanut butter and sliced banana inside.
I loaded up on both PB + banana! 
I also had a chocolate whey + iced coffee + vanilla soy milk beverage with breakfast.
Calling All Boston Marathon Runners
In the coming weeks, I’d like to write a blog post about those of you who are running the Boston Marathon. If you’d like to participate, please send me a little profile about yourself (age, location, # of marathons, blog link, fundraising info, etc.) and a photo, and I’ll create a blog post devoted to all of the Boston Marathon runners.
If you didn’t know already, Marathon Monday is my absolute favorite day of the year– even more so than Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years, and my birthday. I’m pretty much obsessed with the day, which I explain here and here. Obviously, running the Boston Marathon is my ultimate dream, but I have walked the course 3 times now with the Jimmy Fund. With my stupid hip, who knows if a marathon is in my future. But, even still, I love everything about Marathon Monday!
Question of the Day
What is your favorite day of the year?
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haha! That is so funny about Murphy and the PB on the kitchen towel. I really want to make some homemade granola bars.
My favourite day of the year is christmas – everyone together and happy! – or my birthday – presents! – or just any day where my mum, sister and I are together and are happy
LOVE Murphy lol!!
Awww Murph! My dog does the same thing. She always licks my fingers for remnant of food!
I couldn’t agree with you more about Marathon Monday being one of my favorite days of the year (second only now to my daughter’s birthday). Being from southern New Hampshire we never had the day off from school but it became family “skip day” as my father ran Boston well over 20 times. Some of my fondest childhood memories come from standing on Boylston, posters made for my dad and screaming with several thousand people to cheer on these people who worked so hard to finish that race. There is nothing quite like the excitement that literally fills the air the day of the Marathon in the city of Boston. Sadly my father passed away three years ago from cancer, but before he did my sister and I made a promise that one day we would run it for him. This year she is and I couldn’t be more proud of her or excited to be in Boston on that day, standing on Boylston in the exact spot we stood for 20 years with posters in hand to cheer her on. I think you’re right when you say that the Boston Marathon brings out the best in people both running and the spectators in the city.
not sure why but i’ve always been a new years eve girl!
my dog loves PB too! his favorite are the PB/Cheddar ice cream treats we get at the local grocery store!
I love 4th of July. My bday is July 1st, so I tend to celebrate for a full week!
That’s awesome Marathon Monday is your favorite day and if so I think a goal to run is entirely possible!
I love Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve – just because of the nostalgia and my family getting together, too. I also love Memorial Day – it’s like the beginning of summer!
I’d have to say Columbus Day! It’s right around my birthday and my wedding anniversary and a small country fair that we always go to
the marathon is so exciting and you get the day off!
My favorite day of the year is definitely CHRISTMAS! So boring, I know
A friend who used to go to BC was just telling me about Marathon Monday though, it sounds so fun!!
Have a great Thursday!!
Love Marathon Monday!
It is such an amazing day, both when I have been as a spectator and as a racer. But you definitely have to experience it as a racer some day! There is nothing quite like the roar of the Wellesley girls, powering through Heartbreak Hill and then being greated by the crazy students of BC who have obviously been drinking all day! But of course the finish line is truly amazing!! I am getting teared up just thinking about it…. (such a dork I am) Its just HUGE…..
I would love to do the Boston Marathon, but I’m not sure another marathon is in my future with my knees. I would love to even be able to run a 1/2! I think my fav day of the year would be 4th of July. I love fireworks. Coming in a close second is my birthday!!
I love Christmas Eve and my birthday. Marathon Monday is great. . . once I am done running! Otherwise, after I ran it the first time, I have always felt kind of sad if I am NOT running it lol! Lets hope for a beautiful, cool day this year.
FYI for anyone interested my Boston Marathon charity raffle ends today!
I love Thanksgiving! Definitely my favorite day!
Haha…oh Murphy. That’s how I would be if I were a dog, I think.
I love Marathon Monday too! It’s so inspiring to see people running and making their dreams come true!
Another favorite day is the 4th of July. It’s one of my favorite holidays because it involves cookouts, fireworks, good food and family. Love it!
Oh my goodness Murphy is too funny! Dogs are suck wackos sometimes!! My favorite day is my birthday, of course! And Easter, for some reason, I just really love Easter!
I am SO excited that you’re going to do a Boston Marathon post!! I will definitely send you my information so I can be included. This will be my 4th Boston and I really want to PR this year. 18 days!
Favorite day of the year is Memorial Day!!!! I LOVE that holiday! It’s the official kick off to summer!!
LOL – omg, the dog lover in me just died Murphy looked so cute doing that! He is such a doll! I’ll wipe my hands on our towel, and then brush my hands against my hips – and my dogs will start licking my pants!
Man, he’s got such a personality. It’s great. I’d say my favorite day of the year is Christmas day. April Fools I can do without.
The dog is cute! My cat has a cheese addiction.
My fav time of the year is harvest season – when I’m eating my own food it’s the happiest time.
I think my favorite day of the year is 4th of July because it’s a day off of work + warm weather + bbq-ing.
Do you ever give Murphy a Kong with PB? That keeps them busy for a while, plus if you freeze it can keep them busy even longer.
I think my favorite day would be the first warm sunny day in Spring. Makes me so happy! Hope a few days like that are on the way! And love the pic of Murphy. That’s way homemade dog treats often have PB in them…dogs love it!
Christmas Eve: the anticipation is the best!!!
Christmas is my favorite day of the year! And Murphy is so funny. My dogs are the same way. Except mine can just up on the counter and get whatever they want off of it. Silly dogs!
Thanksgiving! It’s a time for family, and for recognizing the things the things we’re thankful for, that we should be grateful to have every single day! single day. Plus, the food is fantastic!
Marathon Monday is awesome! I grew up in Plymouth but have lived in VA for 5 years…I ran Boston twice, there is nothing like the crowd support there! My dad grew up in a house along Heartbreak Hill and each time I ran it my family stood in front of that house wearing obnoxiously bright “Go Tricia” shirts that my aunt made….I wish I was running it this year!
love that pic of murphy -he is sooooo cute
i think i love halloween the most oh who am i kidding? my favorite day is the first day of summer vacation! being a teacher we live for that
Thanksgiving….favorite day!
Well..my birthday of course!
Thanksgiving is my favorite day of the year– you get to spend some quality time with family, eat a lot
, and there’s no pressure of giving/wrapping/distributing presents like Christmas. My other favorite days are Saturdays during the summer– nothing like kicking back on the porch/patio with a ice cold beverage and watch the day go by…
How has no one mentioned Halloween! Best day of the year!!
I wish I lived in Boston for Marathon Monday, though. Sounds like a great experience!
haha, murphy’s awesome
i’m not running, but i am volunteering at the finish line!!!
Murphy is soooo cute! I love PB too, so I can relate!
I thought I had PB issues but I think Murphy is the winner on that one!!! So cute!!
Your so lucky to live in Boston and be a part of all of the excitement of the marathon!
My favorite day of the year is probably Christmas day!! I love all of the family time
I would lick the towel for extra pb too
That’s one smart pug!
Hmmm…my favorite day of the year is a tough one. I would say it’s a toss up between my birthday, Thanksgiving, or the first day of any vacation!!
I would love to run a marathon too but I’m not sure that I have it in me. We’ll see!
I love July 4! There’s something great about the combination of beach, BBQ and everyones holiday mood:)
Is it conceited if I say my bday?? No really I think its the Fourth of July – bbqs, beaches, fireworks, warm weather, cold beer = fabulousness
I can’t wait to read the post on the marathoners. I am so impressed by people who make that commitment. Marathon Monday is a great day in the Boston area, but the best day of the year for me is the first day of any vacation….Dates vary
Ooh, I’m excited for your Boston Marathon post! I don’t even live in Boston, and I get so excited for all of the runners– it’s such a accomplishment!
Besides Christmas I love St. Patrick’s Day!
Oooh I love marathon Monday! The energy of that day in this city is just unreal. I always go home inspired to do EVERYTHING!!!!
My fav day has to be Christmas Eve. We are always surrounded by family, talking about the much anticipated next day, drinking wine or egg nog and making our way to our favorite open house parties. It’s just a day filled with nothing but goodness!
awww poor Murphy, he just wants a little PB
He’s too adorable!!
I’m hoping to make it up to Boston for the marathon this year – I live so close it is a shame I have never seen it before!
That picture of Murphy is so cute – love the peanut butter addiction!
Murphy is too cute.
Murphy is thebomb.com
Also my favorite day is my birthday!! Because Im selfish. haha. JK I really like christmas, especially as I get older so I can see my whole family.
LOL @ Murphy! Our dog also has a peanut butter problem. When you get the jar out of the cabinet, she circles like a shark.
haha glad to know that humans aren’t the only creatures obsessed with PB
Enjoy Marathon Monday!!
I wish I had marathon monday off!! My fav day is probably my birthday, or Christmas eve!!
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