It is really only Tuesday? I feel like this week has been going rather slow. Today especially seemed to drag. Anyone else feel that way? The good news: I used my new food processor to make these bad boys today. Bring on the iron. On a different note, I've been a...
Karma
Well, today is a little disappointing, but probably deserved after my gloating. Yesterday, I headed to the gym in my new Asics and heel inserts and hit the treadmill for 35 minutes of speed work. The Asics I use have a stability bar to stop me from overpronating. My...
Warrior Dash!
Our road trip to Minnesota happened so quickly because Rob and I had to be there bright and early on Saturday for the Warrior Dash. Rob's sister, Amanda, set us up with tickets. This was our first time, but Amanda's third time! Talk about tough. I was pretty nervous...
10 Tips for Running in the Sun and Heat (6-10)
Yesterday, I gave you five tips that I follow when running in the sun and heat. I just don't want anyone to be caught in a bad situation during their summer runs. Today I bring you the next five tips. 6. Wear Wicking Clothes - If you're like me, and not willing to...
10 Tips for Running in the Sun and Heat (1-5)
With winter on its way out, the hot summer weather is on its way in.Having trained for a ridiculous amount of races from 5 - 42 k in the deserts of Arizona, I have ten hot-weather running tips that I follow pretty closely. I wanted to share tips 1-5 with you all...
Running Zen Re-Discovered
It's been a little while since I've run longer than 20 minutes. Not having a race to train for, and only really being able to run on the treadmill, is the anti-motivation. Today, I hopped on the treadmill for a nice and easy 30 minutes. I put on some tunes (thank you,...
Less Running, More Lifting
My workouts were pretty good this week. Even though I would like to workout 5-6 times a week, it just doesn't seem to happen. I'll take 4 though because at least I made it there. Sometimes that is half the battle. On the "Off" days I didn't make it to the gym, but I...
Speed it UP Treadmill Workout
I first shared this workout back in 2013 after a three week hiatus from running. This was when Rob and I were living in Vietnam and we had been traveling for a week and then I was sick for another week or so. Most people cannot stand the treadmill, but I really don't...
Bad Things Happen in Threes
You know that quote, "When it rains, it pours"? Or how about, "Bad things happen in threes"? Well they can both be applied to this past week. 1. Rob was really sick all week. Like, can't stand up or go to work for three days sick. 2. The company who delivers our water...
8 Miles on a Treadmill….
Well, I overslept on Saturday morning. I didn't set my alarm for my early run, making the mistake of relying on my body to "naturally" wake itself up at the appropriate time. Ha. Apparently my body's natural idea was to get me some extra shut eye. By 7:30, the sun was...
Treadmill Injuries
On Sunday, Rob and I headed to the gym so he could lift and I could do a short shake out run after our Saturday long run. I was on the treadmill loping along at a slight incline (2.0 I think), when BAM! My right knee came up and smacked into the...
Long Run Before The Sun
Happy Monday! (That's my effort at being excited for the work week. Did it work for you?) Rob and I got up early on Saturday morning (4:45 am) and headed over to an area of town with wider streets and minimal traffic to do our long run in prep for the Angkor Wat Half...