Friday Fives: April 24th

Need a little motivation for your fitness journey? Preparing for your next 5K or half-marathon? Craving a tasty afternoon pick-me-up? Browse our favorite articles from health and fitness bloggers this week:
- Start off the weekend with these fluffy blueberry pancakes from Mark's Daily Apple.
- A reporter from Des Moines shares the successes and setbacks of his personal weight loss journey.
- David Garcia's recipe for roasted, glazed carrots makes for the perfect mid-afternoon snack.
- Preparing for a race? The Greatist shared a list of important tasks to complete before race day.
- This homemade protein smoothie recipe from The Fitnessista looks tasty.
Check out more Friday Fives for other great health and fitness articles.