Getting stronger, getting refreshed and getting a cookie

WORKOUT- I worked on resting today. It was wonderful.

Not this wonderful, but good. Aw memories.

I have been racing for 8 years (holy moly, I should be faster) and it has taken me a long time to learn to love a rest day. It used to make me feel restless, like I could feel my fitness slipping away with each passing minute. Silly.
I now understand how important resting your body is. The benefits are pretty amazing. Resting helps prevent injuries, restores glycogen stores, lets your muscles repair themselves and helps prevent burnout. Cool. 
Alrighty then, I'll rest and love it!

I saw Mandisa this weekend. I fell in love with her. While I rested, I listened to this. Stronger indeed!


Speaking of things that are good for your body. I went to the Women of Faith Conference this weekend. Amazing!
Just like I train for a race, I have to train for life. I would never go out for a long run or bike ride without food and water to help me get through. I can't go out into the world with out help either. My help comes from the Lord and I try everyday to workout with him. It might be in bible readings, maybe a book, or a study and sometimes all I can do is read a page from my favorite devotional book in the bathroom (with little fingers under the door). The conference is like attending boot camp. I left feeling rejuvenated, inspired and ready to tackle my life. If you ever get a chance to attend one of these you should, it will be a great two days.
Oh, and there was some cheese,

a cheese board to exact, 

and a fall Sangria (genius), 

a pretty tasty sandwich (the bread was soo good), 

and fro yo (mango, coconut, da bomb)! Yep, I was replenished for sure. 
Thank goodness cause today was Monday.

There were sad stories,

bad owies,

and lots of messes!

But there were cookies!
God is good people!


What kind of cookie did I make? I thought you'd never ask. Ok, I knew you would.
I made Joy the Baker's  Brown Sugar cookies! You should head over there and check them out, then make them, ASAP.

I loved them. They were crispy, chewy, and slightly cinnamony/gingery.  Cookies and milk make for a superb Monday.