Time sure flies when you’re all jacked up.
The heel pain mystery has been solved. No, it was not caused (or cured) by Jack. This was my view on the way to the doctor though!
Many of you guys guessed it would be plantar fasciitis and you were right. The Doc said I caught it early, so I should be fine with some daily stretches and rolling it on a frozen water bottle. While I wish it had been nothing more than a random bruise, I’m glad it’s nothing horrendous!
How’s this for random:
Kellogg is coming out with limited edition college-themed Pop Tarts. As if college students need any encouragement to subside on a diet of PopTarts. Did anyone else go through a cinnamon Pop Tart vending machine phase freshmen year?
Nothing like add a curve in the form of the “Freshman 15.”
Then I saw this nauseatingly random sandwich:
NPR reported on a group who found a creative, albeit unnecessary, way to fuel their 5K. An Energy Bar Sandwich composed of “Luna Bar bread, a Clif Bar patty, topped with a Powerbar, carbohydrate goo and… Clif Shot Bloks.” 1,200 calories of fuel. *barf*
The article is filled with hilarious quotes, but this one was my favorite Shot: “This is the perfect thing to eat before my new workout program, ‘Crossfat.’”
Less gag-inducing, but random nonetheless:
This article entitled “Foods That Make You Pretty” is full on food remedies to common annoyances.
My favorite? Celery can apparently be used to scrub and whiten your teeth. I think I’ve inadvertently used it as floss…
A random blast for my recipe past:
Photo from Amanda’s blog
Amanda @ Friday Love Song brought back my “Green Slime” Protein Icing this week in her What I Ate Wednesday post. Rock on, my friend.
And additional random slime fact: a reader recently commented on my slime post that she was slimed once At Universal Studios. And I was jealous.
Totally having this for breakfast today on my PrOATein Pancakes. Thanks for reminding me about it, Amanda!
Finally the random you’ve all been waiting for…
The Chike Protein Coffee giveaway winners!
Winner 1: Cari
Winner 2: Haley
Winner 3: Leslie @ Pixiepine Blog
Congrats to the winners!!!
Please email me your info to send along to Chike.
If you didn’t wine but would like to try Chike High Protein Coffee, click here to visit their site to place an order. I will be ordering more for myself!
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I can’t thank you all enough for the kind words about the loss of my dad via comments on yesterday’s post, Instagram, and Facebook. You truly brightened my day. 
What is something random you’ve encountered lately?
How much would someone have to pay you to eat that Energy Bar Sandwich?
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Khushboo
August 24, 2012 at 7:40 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I am not knocking the 5km distance by any means but that sandwich kinda takes pre-fuelling to another level..ick! The guy next to me was flying in pyjamas..no joke! As random as it was, part of me was jealous!
Sable@SquatLikeALady
August 25, 2012 at 9:45 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Right?!? Unless you’re an elite athlete you reeeealllllyyyy don’t need 1200 cals for a 5k…
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 2:27 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I would fly in PJs if it were acceptable… I have been known to wear black yoga pants.
Tina @ Best Body Fitness
August 24, 2012 at 7:59 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That is disgusting. I don’t even think marathoners take in that much fuel and certainly not all at once. Here’s hoping it was a joke and people don’t think it IS the best fuel. Haha!
Glad your heel pain was caught early. I had a brief plantar fasciitis stint and found the ice bottle rolling helped as well as sleeping with my foot in a little night “splint” that kept my foot flexed. 2 nights of that and it was gone!
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 2:28 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It was for sure a joke. I wish they’d posted their race results though .:)
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat
August 24, 2012 at 8:13 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That energy bar sandwich is truly nauseating. Ugh.
Happy Friday!
Lee
August 24, 2012 at 8:15 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I haven’t had a cinnamon pop tart in a really long time, but I remember them being pretty good. I think you should develop a healthy one!
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 2:31 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That’s actually been on my list for a while… I need to get on it!
Laura @ LauraLivesLife
August 24, 2012 at 8:32 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I can honestly say I’ve never wanted to be slimed, but I was jealous of people who would complain about all of the work they needed to put into their PhD program – until now. Now I understand – be careful what you wish (or dream) for, right?
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 2:34 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve realized that…
Meister, Running While Smiling
August 24, 2012 at 8:38 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’ll have to admit to being tempted by the idea of OU Pop-Tarts, though man, I haven’t had a Pop-Tart out of a box in years. (I *have* had delicious homemade versions, but they didn’t have any Sooners insignia on them.)
So, so glad to hear your heel has healed! So has my ankle — go, us!
Layla
August 24, 2012 at 8:48 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
The energy bar sandwich…..barfaroni.
leslie
August 24, 2012 at 8:51 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yay! I am excited!
Thanks!
Aparna B.
August 24, 2012 at 9:03 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
OK EW to that “sandwich”. I’m trying to train for a 5k and I will NOT ever eat something that disgusting to fuel myself kthx
Also, I was totally guilty of the poptart diet during my 8 a.m. class lol. Can I just mention how ugly that poptart box on the right side of the pic looks? YUCK. Go Green! #Spartan4Life Happy Friday, love! <3
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 2:35 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOL! I can’t decide if I’m annoyed or happy that there isn’t one pictured for my team.
Allie
August 24, 2012 at 9:35 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOL to inadvertently using celery as floss! Been there & done that. College themed poptarts!! I’m thinking Penn State will have blueberry flavored ones but my favorite flavors are cherry, cinnamon, cookie dough, and S’mores LOL. I need to get a life.
Alex @ therunwithin
August 24, 2012 at 10:11 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
oh my gosh that fuel sandwitch is disgusting, I can’t stomach those shot blocks to begin with!
Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family
August 24, 2012 at 10:19 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That sandwich made me feel VERY nauseous, I don’t think there is enough money to make me eat it. I am hoping someone was joking about it eating it because I don’t know how you would manage to consume something like that (seems kind of like a challenge on the show Survivor back in the day when they would have contestants eat bugs).
I missed saying it yesterday but hugs to you and eventually you will be reunited with your dad. I am sure he was a lovely man and would be extremely proud as he has two very talented daughters.
Any updates on your sister and her music? She has such a lovely voice.
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 2:43 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It was a joke! But they did actually eat it. *Barf*
Thank you for your kind words, Rachel.
And thanks for asking abut my sis! They are recording the album now (having exceeded their Kickstarter goal!). They have a lot of work to do, but I think it’s going to be ready this winter. I’ll be pimping it accordingly.
Parita @ myinnershakti
August 24, 2012 at 10:26 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My mom recently found out she has plantar fasciitis as well. From what she tells me, it’s super painful and uncomfortable. Hope your foot gets better soon!
And Celery whitens teeth!? I must check out that article. Have a great weekend, Laura!!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning
August 24, 2012 at 10:31 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
The poptarts! The energy sandwich! It’s like one extreme to the other!
and CROSSFAT! I love it.
So glad that you know your body so well and caught your injury early enough that it’s an easy fix!!
Have a great weekend, doll.
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 2:50 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Both equally nauseating extremes though. LOL!
Alysha @Shesontherun
August 24, 2012 at 10:41 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Aw. I just read your post from yesterday. I am so sorry about your dad. One of my friends who committed suicide would have been 26 on Monday. It’s a date that I can never forget.
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 2:51 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Alysha… so sorry to hear about your friend. I hope your day is not too difficult. Thinking of you.
Kierston
August 24, 2012 at 10:54 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That sandwich…oh my g! LOL
Take good care of your plantar fasciitis!
Man, I can’t remember the last time I had a poptart. Surprisingly enough, I only ever liked the outer crust
Have a great weekend!
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:06 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I liked the crust if it was the chocolate flavor!!
Tara @ Sweat like a Pig
August 24, 2012 at 11:22 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Ick! That sandwich is so excessive for a 5K. And talk about, ahem, digestive problems afterwards! I used to run 10km every day on an empty stomach and, while I certainly wouldn’t recommend doing it, nothing bad happened to me. Taking in 1200 calories to fuel a run which would burn maybe 400 calories is so over the top!
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:08 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I think it’s excessive for any distance!
Holly
August 24, 2012 at 11:34 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
1200 calories is 2/3 of my calorie intake in one day. Give or take a bowl of ice cream. How did something think this up? And why? WHY?
*Insert confused and horrified expression here*
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:10 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love the “give or take a bowl of ice cream.” Right on.
Danni @ Healthy Kitschy Vegan
August 24, 2012 at 11:47 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Gahh, I saw that energy bar sandwich on NPR the other day and nearly vomited at the thought of it. Crossfat is totally the best way to describe it! Who the hell would ever even think of putting something like that together…
And my pop tart phase in my junior year of high school…ugh. That certainly contributed to my being overweight. I was obsessed with the cinnamon-sugar and the cookie dough flavours *as I now gag at the thought of eating a pop tart…*
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:11 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Everyone keeps mentioning the cookie dough flavor. I missed that one somehow. (Thank god.)
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes
August 24, 2012 at 12:14 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh gross. That energy bar sandwich somehow sounds worse than those fast food sandwiches with like ten layers.
[email protected]
August 24, 2012 at 12:48 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Your randomness today was just what I needed to push through Friday, thanks!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
August 24, 2012 at 1:19 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
While I appreciate energy bars – that’s a little much. Ew.
And those Poptarts are hilarious! I never did the cinnamon ones, but I did love the S’mores flavour.
julie
August 24, 2012 at 1:22 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
haha! i just got my chike in the mail today from a giveaway i won! i’m excited to try it after my next workout
it sounds fantastical – i wonder if it would make good pancakes…hmmmmm
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:17 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You’re going to love it! I haven’t tried pancakes yet, but it makes a great microwave cake and mocha overnight oats!
Carol @ Lucky Zucca
August 24, 2012 at 1:32 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
These random tidbits just made my day. Thanks for always sharing a laugh Laura!! Happy Friday!
Cucina49
August 24, 2012 at 1:50 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Ugh, I can’t even with that energy bar sandwich. Who could get that down? So sorry to hear about the plantar fasciitis, but glad you got it early!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables
August 24, 2012 at 2:04 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I hope you heal up quickly girl!! I’m glad they caught it early! I couldn’t stomach that sandwich… yuck!
Hannah
August 24, 2012 at 2:49 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Any food/meal that uses the term “goo” immediately doesn’t get my vote. Ew energy sandwich devil spawn!
Candy @ Healthy In Candy Land
August 24, 2012 at 3:00 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That would be “How to Make Yourself Puke During Your 5k” fuel. Seriously, who thinks of this stuff?
Plantar fasciitis is no joke–I know a few people that have battled it for several years because they didn’t take care of it early on. I hope catching it early means you will be spared that problem! Stretch, stretch, stretch!
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:21 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hahaha – I think that’s the perfect name.
Nancy
August 24, 2012 at 3:52 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This has like 1% of what your blog post is about today. But I “make up” all sorts of words for things… it humors me.
I call CrossFit: I’m going to CrossinFat tonight… or other weird things like that. See, kinda random. Sorry – had to add it in hahaha
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:25 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That’s random enough to be 1–% in line with this post.
CrossinFat. Love it. LOL!
Heather @ Better With Veggies
August 24, 2012 at 4:05 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Dang PF – always strikes at the worst time. It’s not an injury I’ve had (thank you God!!), but I know so many who have. Glad it was caught early!!
Lisa
August 24, 2012 at 4:31 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m so glad to hear you caught the heel troubles early! Hopefully it won’t progress further!! Heal fast!:)
Ick, that sandwich looks….interesting? to say the least…
Happy Friday!!
Purelytwins
August 24, 2012 at 5:21 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
wow that sandwich sounds gross, haha
not sure any amount of money would get us to eat it
Meg
August 24, 2012 at 7:35 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
omg I would NEVER eat that sandwich hahahaha. So gross. Bleh. Thanks for sharing though
I quite enjoyed this post 
I’ve never tried your green slime frosting – checking that out now twin!
Love you like a SISTER <3 Thanks again for the beautiful parcel <3<3<3
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:33 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank Meg!! I think I’d much rather have my slime than the bar thing. *shudder*
I hope you are enjoying everything!!! xoxo
Tessa @ Amazing Asset
August 24, 2012 at 8:06 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That “energy” sandwich is pretty vital… I can’t even understand how you would take a bit of it haha. It would certainly turn me off to all of my favorite fueling options though, Luna and Clif in particular, ahh the horror!
Off to check out your green “Slime” recipe, I am intrigued
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:37 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
The Gu is what did it for me. Can you imagine eating it like a condiments? *barf*
Amanda
August 24, 2012 at 9:32 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks for the shoutout! And bummer about your foot, I had it baddd for awhile and it was terrible. Good thing you caught it early.
Sarah
August 24, 2012 at 10:11 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Haha yes, that was me! Thanks for the shout out about my slime adventure
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Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:37 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
LOL! Still jealous.
karina
August 24, 2012 at 10:11 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
As much as I hate to admit it Kellog’s will make bank on those poptarts. Freshman year I would eat the Brown Sugar Pop Tarts that had “20% of daily fiber!!!!” plastered on them. Ugh. I thought this meant I was eating better haha It is nice to see how far I have come during the past 3 years. I’m sure being a nutrition major and reading healthy blogs helped my diet quite a bit
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:38 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Isn’t it funny/scary how we fell for stuff like that? I think I ate fruit snacks for similar reasons.
Choc Chip Uru
August 24, 2012 at 10:44 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh my god barf is right – GROSS!
But other than that another awesome post
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli
August 25, 2012 at 12:09 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Seriously? To fuel a 5K?! It’s THREE FREAKING MILES people…not a marathon! I thought it was some kind of s’mores at first until I saw the gummies and was like wtf? You would have to pay me some major bucks to choke that sucker down! Ewww, especially with the goo in there! Ick!
Whoa-my-God!! Poptarts…don’t get me near them…I might have a relapse! Never did the cinnamon but I swear I still have strawberry sprinkles hidden in the nooks and crannies of my internal organs…EVERY DAY for like my entire senior year in high school! (one of the “perks” to having your mom be the director of an after school daycare…that provided snacks!
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I totally wanted to get slimed when I was younger…hell, I’d do it now! But do they even still do it? Dude!!! We need a slime central at Blend 2013!! I’m emailing Lindsay and Janetha NOW!
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:40 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Ohhhh… day care snacks. That makes me crave graham crackers with PB and some apple juice.
YES on the Blend slime!!! outs would totally be made of spinach and protein powder. LOL!
Jessie
August 25, 2012 at 1:44 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That energy bar is just disgusting. At first glance I thought it was a smore sandwich, and I’m like why is this so gross to her.. it’s genius, haha..
Have a wonderful weekend girl
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:41 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh no… s’mores are never gross.
Mary Legare Whaley
August 25, 2012 at 10:38 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Bahahaa! I totally died laughing when I saw that Energy Bar Sandwich. It’s like a Man vs. Food challenge…but built of relatively healthy products. But still. Is that white thing the Powerbar? I can figure out the rest. I thought it was a slab of cheese or something. Those Pop Tarts crack me up. Do they sell them on game days or in vending machines in college towns? I wonder what flavor the Clemson Pop Tart would be…In high school, I totally ate the Cinnamon Pop Tarts from our vending machine for breakfast. There were always two flavors. The other was strawberry or blueberry. Cinnamon was the jam. Haven’t touched a Pop Tart since 2002. Blast from the past?.
..I got nothing. How much would someone have to pay me to eat that beast? Probably like $20. I’m always up for a food challenge. That one isn’t terrible. Nothing’s fried. And I don’t see the ghost pepper lurking nearby…
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:44 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
They sold them in vending machines when I was in school. Actually… I think they might be in the vending machine in my office too!
Jed Gray (sportsglutton)
August 26, 2012 at 12:50 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I like Clif Shot Bloks, but I think that I would rather eat a pop tart than that …and I really don’t care for pop tarts.
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:47 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’d rather have your s’more bars.
Nadiya @ Milk and Honey
August 26, 2012 at 4:10 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Ewww…. Why in world do you need to consume 1200 calories to run 5km? Geez… and eat real food not sugary bars. I’m sure Michael Phelps would never eat that grossness of a “sandwich”.
Never really been a huge fan of pop tarts but lots of people in my uni eat them -.- I’m more of a bagel girl when in a rush ^^
Laura
August 27, 2012 at 3:50 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
In their defense, it was a joke… but I don’t think I could have downed that beast even as a joke.
Ameena
August 26, 2012 at 11:03 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Celery? Really? Now that’s an interesting one. And the sandwich? Nauseating.
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
August 28, 2012 at 7:34 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
The pop tarts and the fuel sandwich…so gross. I only wish more people saw that kind of food through your eyes.
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen
September 1, 2012 at 3:41 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
OK. I totally ate a PopTart yesterday. And it was delicious. But…I won’t be making it a habit. [Please still love me.]
Also, I nearly spit out my watermelon when I read that comment about celery floss.
Laura
September 1, 2012 at 6:10 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I think we should collaborate to make a healthier, homemade #nuttybutter pop-tart!!!