My Friday night consisted of cuddling with the pups and this:
Even making this was a stretch. I was tired. And the dogs had to actually wake me at some point during The Soup to tell me it was time to go to bed. Ok kids, I’m fine with that. Why? Because I was up early to head down the street and watch the Race to Wrigley!
John and I met up a little before the race to check out the action. When we emailed each other back and forth before meeting up, he said he was bringing the cowbells. I thought that was funny and said “ok sure, see you there.” 
Alright, hand one over. I’m down. Soon enough, the first runner came through. Followed by the rest of the pack. Not sure how many times I actually heard shouts from the runners for “more cowbell!!!!” and then cheering. It was great! Nikki thought John was kidding as well. Nope. After people started finishing, she walked up and said “I don’t even have to text you- I just followed the cowbell!”
This was my first mini blogger meetup, so it was weird to actually just start talking to someone I’ve never met. But at the same time, we know what each one has been up to. So that was kind of crazy…
We ended up going to Julius Meinl after the race for post-race breakfast. Even though I wasn’t running the race, I still felt the need to partake in one of my favorite traditions after a race… 
Give me an excuse to get baked eggs and I’ll take it. You weren’t kidding Nikki- this place was goooood!
Chicago bloggers unite! Don’t be jealous, Michelle- I know you wish you could be here… :p Anyways, that is me, Phampants, and Tales of My Second City. Enjoy the eye candy…
Now the dogs are looking at me like it’s their turn to go play, so we’re going to go for a walk before more rain comes. And at some point, I plan to get my lazy ass up and do some more Shredding with Jillian.
Enjoy the weekend, kids!
Filed under: Race Randomness Tagged: | 5K, breakfast, Chicago, Dogsitting, Jillian Michaels, Julius Meinl, Race to Wrigley, The Shred, Weekend, Wrigley Field, Wrigleyville
the dogs are really sweet to want you to sleep in a comfortable bed instead of the couch
thats so cool you guys had a mini blogger meetup…ill have to check out their blogs…love finding new friends…
LOVE. THE. COWBELL! That is just awesome!
And baked eggs? I’ve never heard of such thing. I want to go to Chicago so badly, it’s been like two yrs since I’ve been, meh.
And how is my hubby Joel McHale doing? I miss having cable.
Ha ha… I think regular trips to the Chi is necessary for everyone.
And Joel is doing well- looking sexy as ever. He also says helloooooooo!
sounds like it was quite a fun race. and awesome with the cowbells. those were a great idea
I know, right? Way to go on that one, John!
That was so fun! Love it. Also- came home and Shredded like a maniac. I was high on meeting new friends…I can’t wait for the race results to come out so I can see how I did.
Tread and shred! Holy crap! :p
I’m looking forward to your recap! And a possible meetup after work next week?
Those baked eggs look delicious!!! Yay for blogger meetups!!
FUN! I would have definitely been in on the cow bell action too!!
Love the cowbell, how fun.
I think I might meet Jillian for yoga meltdown later, apparently I have it on demand. woot.
That’s where I get my yoga with Jillian- can’t beat free!
Aw, you guys sound like FANTASTIC race spectators! Can I hire you to come down to GA for my next race? Cowbell def always makes me run faster!
Well of course!
I’ll even make a big sign! 
yummy! baked eggs? really?! that’s something i’ve never had… i only recently acquired a taste for eggs. it’s weird, during my second pregnancy – i suddenly started craving them and i’ve NEVER eaten them before that. they used to make me gag! anyway – i love your blog. thank you for your comment on mine. you’d be surprised how ‘not terrible’ those burgers are – i posted the nutrition info on there for you guys. so go ahead & try them out! have a fabulous evening!
~ Mandy ~
Ummm the cowbell is sheer amazingness. Can you come to my half marathon with those tomorrow?!
I think John and I should start charging a fee to be rental cheer sections for runners. hmmm…
haha LOVE the cowbell!
yay it looks like ur first meetup was a success.. but how could it not be with eggs and cowbells!!! lol xoxo
Ohhh how I wish there were some fellow bloggers in my area that I could meet up with; it would be so cool to finally see some of the people that I seem to know so much about. Glad you had a good time!
YOU GOT TO DO A BLOGGER MEET UP? Jealous. I’m looking forward to the day when I get to do my first one.
I forgot that race was today!
I am so happy I can see your full feed in my reader now!!!
Ahahaha… that issue was just brought up yesterday at the meetup! I had no idea- because I hate when you can’t read the whole thing, too! I’ve seen the light…
If I heard people ringing cowbells…I would def. run faster lol
I’ve yet to have a blogger meet-up! I hear they’re a lot like blind dates
It is kind of odd. Because you know a lot of background, but still slightly awkward… Good thing us bloggers are generally decent communicators- it went well.
Why have I never heard of baked eggs? I need to remedy that ASAP because yours look delicious!
I love blogger meet ups…and have I mentioned how pretty you are? Love your gorgeous hair!!
I can’t believe I wasn’t invited! Yea sure, I live a plane ride away. But I’m a legit stalker! This is why I have amassed quantities of airline miles. And by amassed I mean slept with pilots who gave them to me for free.
I feel so rejected. Almost like the time I slept with an airline pilot and instead of calling me back he gave me airline miles…
Maybe you should sleep with another pilot to accrue a few more miles and then ship John and I out there? I haven’t spent much time on the east coast… :p
The pizza and baked eggs dish look yum. Never had “baked” eggs before, interesting.
Oh come on, meeting bloggers isn’t THAT awkward! Besides, I’m not creepy, am I? Also, I can’t believe you thought I was totally joking with you that I own cowbells.
Hooray for blogger meet-ups! They’re so fun!