I am in need of another challenge! I cannot run for another few weeks as you are supposed to rest one day for every mile you run after a marathon! So, that means 26 days of NO running!! I have realized I am addicted to running and fitness and when IContinue Reading
I am in the middle of writing a LONG blog about the marathon but I wanted to post my splits on here for those of you who are not on FB or the daily mile. It was an amazing day for me!! I have so many photos to share andContinue Reading
A Tribute to a few special people in my life who have helped me get to where I today. May I make you all proud. I have finally made it to the final days before my first marathon. I find myself reflecting back on my journey, and I am proudContinue Reading
I cannot believe that I have almost made it to the end of my marathon training! Tomorrow is my last long run before I begin my taper for my first marathon which is Monday, October 29th! I am running 20 miles tomorrow, nice and steady. Not too fast and notContinue Reading
My fitness goals for this week are to stay healthy and make sure to get my foam rolling in on my knee. As far as my nutrition, I need to keep tracking my calories so that I do not overeat while training and I hope to lose another pound thisContinue Reading
Well after my VERY short strength training session a few days ago, my legs are still so very sore from my sumo squats. It is sad really. It just goes to show how OUT OF SHAPE I have become. It sounds bizarre but I have not been strength training andContinue Reading
Crazy short blog tonight, I am super tired! I have not been sleeping the past few nights and it is catching up with me. No workout for today although we went to Melshei and walked and hiked the trails for about 45 mins to an hour which burned calories butContinue Reading
I cannot tell you just how much I loved my time with my baby girl today. I normally blog about things like this on our family blog but I just had to share what a beautiful day it was for me. This morning we were outside playing at the playgroundContinue Reading
I HAVE to get back strength training as soon as possible…that means TODAY!! After the cruise my shoulder injury caused me to become so sedentary when it came to lifting weights. I hate it. I miss it. I need it. I feel soft and squishy 🙂 Marathon training is good,Continue Reading
My results from yesterday…. 4.5 mile walk today on the trails. Nothing fast but the hills along with pushing the stroller gave me a fantastic challenge! Meals for today…. Water – 158 oz M1 – Oats, strawberries, almonds and flax along with scrambled eggs with spinach, mushrooms and ground chickenContinue Reading