I hope your weekend is getting off to a good start.
On Saturday, mine is likely going to include some baking
I love to bake and create…
…But hate doing the dishes and kitchen cleanup.
Then again, who says, ‘Oh, I just love doing dirty dishes.’
I’ll be unrolling my yoga mat at home and working on some of my yoga goals
Maybe I’ll make some pancakes (vegan, GF) on a cool, fall weekend morning. I’d say lazy weekend morning but there’s nothing lazy about life here. Weekends are no exception.
What will likely end up happening is that a Microwave Banana Oatmeal Cake will stand in for the pancakes.
Gotta love the microwave, right?
And I also love these new pants. Well, they’re about 3 weeks old or so now and I can say they are my new favorite piece of fall workout wear and favorite workout pants I’ve owned in ages.
They fit like a glove without being too snug.
There’s a difference between fitted and secure and feeling like a stuffed sausage.
These pants are the perfect balance.
They’re also on the thin side and they are knee-length so they’re perfect for SoCal fall weather. I try to hang with shorts as long as I possibly can because I’d rather be chilly than have that overly constricted feeling on my legs but these pants don’t do that to me at all. Bonus!
Another bonus will be spending time with my family over the weekend.
Hopefully we can get to the park and enjoy the weather and watch the waterfalls and just chill out together.
Til then..
I’m going to enjoy one of these
Questions:
1. What’s on your weekend agenda? How’s your weekend so far? Do you have Monday off in light of Columbus Day?
2. Do you have any favorite cooler weather workout attire? Pants, shirts, light jackets or vests?
There’s nothing worse for me than wearing pants that are too thick or heavy for the weather and then sweating profusely which takes a run from fun to miserable. Overheating just slows you down.
I also hate to be underdressed and chilly, which can make it tricky to dress for fall/early winter outdoor workouts. The temperature you are when leaving the house is not at the temperature you are 20 minutes later, compound that with direct sunlight or wind variables, and it’s no wonder I stick to the same 10 year old running shirts and old Nike vest I’ve had for a decade.
Most times when I buy new shirts or new workout pants (with the exception of the ones I mentioned in this post), they are never an improvement on what I own so I just stick with my tried and true clothes. But sooner or later, everything needs replacing.
What’s in your fall workout-wear arsenal?
Reminder to get your entries in for the Silpat Giveaway
Enjoy your (long) weekend and Happy Thanksgiving to Canadian readers!
Sounds like a great weekend planned, I’m all for open weekends with little stress. Very interesting on the wourkout pants, I need to replace my Nike running pants since they’re starting to show their age after 3 half marathons and all the training!
1. Not much, shopping, relaxing, running, and hopefully not getting work calls.
2. I got a great, long-sleeved running top from the CIM marathon relay I did last year that I love, not too thick or heavy, but just warm enough and breaths enough.
you would love the pants and the whole line I am thinking for all your running…light, thin, not too tight, not too hot, check them out in a store and see if you get a good vibe from the line. Everyone is so diff but I bet you’d love them.
Banana Oatmeal cakes in the micro!? Safe to say that out does my eggs in the micro. Love it!
your eggs in the micro looked great and I do that too…such a time saver.
Hope you are doing great…been reading your blog but in stealth mode lately :)
Okay, Averie, here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to invent a sink that cleans dirty dishes. All we’d have to do is put the dishes in the sink and, voila! They’re clean! It would also put them away for us. Then, I will walk to San Diego from LA to give it to you. Sound good? Happy weekend! ;)
Sounds like a plan :)
Amen! I’m baking right now :) I went for a run this morning (while Josh watched the peanut), we gave her a bath, I’m baking and then we’re taking a trip to the pumpkin patch! Can’t wait to get some cute pics of her! Enjoy your time baking & with the fam
I have those nike compressions! I actually just ran 9 miles in them this morning haha :) I HAVE to have them or else I’ll chaff like no other.
9 miles…you’re a rock star!!
I am loving those pants and want pretty much everything in the line :)
If you like those pants then youll love thebthe Nike pro fitted base layer. It’s not super tight especially around the waist but it stays in play perfectly. They have a lot of colors too. It says “Nike pro combat” around the inside collar If you are looking. I can’t wait to see what you bake, I need a new treat!
My pants say “Nike pro combat” around the waistband so I know what to look for…I am loving those pants and want pretty much everything in the line :)
I’m hoping my weekend includes some baking too. I ALWAYS plan on it, but it only happens half the time.
I hate it when workout clothes are too tight and stuffy. The NikePro line is my absolute favorite! Everything is so light and airy and a good fit. Slim, but not tight. I haven’t tried out their capri’s yet, but I really want to!
oooh if you have other items you love from the line, LMK about them!
https://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pwp,c-1+100701/hf-50144+4294967114&cp=USNS_KW_0611081958#l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-417228/pgid-262902
Those t’s are my absolute favorite!
They’re really comfortable, lite, dry quickly, and have a good length to them. And, another plus is I can sometimes find them at Nordstrom rack for a great deal! :)
I like the sleeveless ones too, but couldn’t find them on the website.
Your yoga goals inspired me! I need to be doing my home practice more, and as you said, I need to work on asanas that are outside my comfort zone! Thanks! Have a peaceful weekend!
I’m glad to hear that and namaste :)
Cooler weather is hard for me with workout gear. I have a condition where I can’t get too overheated so I usually layer up pretty well so I can discard that outer layer!
Brooke
http://www.TheAnnessaFamily.blogspot.com
I’m working today till 3 or so, then headed down to Florida to visit my brand new niece(well, she’s a month old, but brand new to me!). I don’t technically have Monday off, but I took it off(so not getting paid) so I can spend some time with the baby.
Starting the weekend off with boot-camp: Leaving in an hour.
Rob took a couple of weeks off work just for the heck of it, so he’s doing all the dishes for me while I cook. I’m taking advantage of it by messing up the kitchen lots!
Later today: Now that the storm has passed, we’ll be putting the cobwebs and giant spiders on the roof.
Monday I’ll be in the fitness center of the Y for some more training. It’s all the technical stuff (like helping people to use the MobileFit computer program) that wears my brain out.
I absolutely love running capris. Not sure what my obsession is with them as I can’t wear them often b/c it’s typically shorts weather for running most of the time. Maybe that’s why I want to wear them so bad LOL
I usually wear calf length leggings when it starts getting cooler, just like those ones. I have some pretty intense winter running gear too, but I’m probably not going to be needing it this winter.
Have a great weekend :) I’m working most of today, and hopefully apple picking and hanging with some friends tomorrow followed by studying. A good mix I’d say.
I am totally like you when it comes to workout clothes! I once didn´t finish my run, bc I was way too hot and I just couldn´t run my usual pace, as all I could think of was the heat!
Those tights look perfect. I think its sooo important to have workout gear that you feel a 100% comfortable with. I can tell from myself that I will always have a better workout when wearing clothes that really do fit me and that I like.
Have a great weekend and have fun baking!
(oh, and I really do not mind doing the dishes! It gives me a feeling of satisfaction,once its done and it´s kinda relaxing, too :))
thanks for the happy thanksgiving wishes, averie!
we are going to be rocking out with socal-type weather this weekend – unbelieveable. i am going to be wearing shorts to work today!!
sounds like you have a great weekend ahead. enjoy the baking time!
um,,,i am that person that says, “i’ll do the dishes” because i detest cooking/entertaining yet want to help out. at family gatherings, i do the clean up since my mom prepped/hosted everything. and i’d much rather help out this way!!
clothing” nobody makes clothing like nike. well maybe lululemon. we sell nike at the store, and their designs and fabric are fabulous. those capri tights look great. i would rather be too warm than two cold. in winter, i typically wear 2-4 layers outdoors!
happy saturday!
you would love the nike pants…I just love their stuff. More than Lulu. Nike just fits me better. I could have a field day there :)
Those pancakes look so good! I’ll probably make them for breakfast tomorrow! :)
well lmk if you end up making them!