Preparation for the Sound to Narrows 2014!

Today is day one of my preparation for - drumroll please - the Sound to Narrows.

For those of you that don’t live in the Puget Sound area, the Sound to Narrows consists of a 12k or 5k run/walk, 5k youth run, 2k Junior Shuffle, and even a 20-yard Diaper Dash for the tots. 

I would’ve never thought to attempt a race of such magnitude considering both my knees are rubbish and I run like a sea lion, but I figured it’s nothing I would’ve ever considered doing, so why not do it? If it weren’t for my aunt who asked me to join her in next year’s S2N, I wouldn’t have realized there was a walking option. I need to work on my endurance and generally get back into shape, but it’s a fantastic opportunity and challenge - and I have a year to prepare for it! Wish me luck?

Starbucks Secret Menu - Cinnamon Toast Crunch

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Knowing that I love cinnamon, I figured this would hit the spot today (it being a terrible, horrible, no-good, very-bad day) and boy was I right. YUMM.

Ask for a white chocolate mocha frappuccino with cinnamon dolce syrup (1 pump for tall, 1.5 for grande, 2 for venti), hazelnut syrup (1 pump for tall, 1,5 for grande, 2 for venti), and cinnamon sugar blended in. Top with whipped cream and more cinnamon sugar!

Starbucks Secret Menu - Red Tuxedo Frappuccino

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Similar to the tuxedo frappuccino, this has white chocolate and dark chocolate with a splash of raspberry that lightens the chocolatey load. Sweet, smooth, and tasty!

Ask for a half white chocolate/half regular mocha frappuccino with 2 pumps of raspberry syrup (3 for a venti).

Starbucks Secret Menu - Butterbeer Frappuccino

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Now this doesn't taste like the Harry Potter World butterbeer, but it has a great flavor anyway! It's definitely what I would have imagined butterbeer was - smooth and creamy.

Ask for a creme Frappuccino base. (Don’t skimp on the fat by asking for skim or 2% milk as whole milk is required for the right consistency.) Then add (for a grande) 3 pumps of both caramel syrup and toffee nut syrup and top with caramel drizzle.