Today I will….
…..do 45 more burpees towards my goal of 1,000
…..log 40 minutes of cross-training
…..eat mindfully
…..stretch and roll so I’m ready for tomorrow’s run
What will you do today?
Coffee and My Friday 5
February 7, 2014 by 9 Comments
I’ve got my favorite mug filled so it’s time for another round of my Friday Five.
Don’t think, just go — My joy of returning to the great outdoors was short-lived as snow and icy roads have sent me back to the mill this week. But I have refused to get hung up about it…don’t think, just go!
Senior Posse — The January fanfare at the gym has subsided so the one benefit of returning to the mill is the ease at which I can find a parking pace in the lot and I get my choice of machines once inside. One interesting trend I have noticed this week is how many seniors have been showing up – and unlike some of their younger counterparts, they’re there to workout, not chat! I love it!
Family running — My oldest has picked his next 5K! He’ll be joining me for the B.A.A. 5K on Marathon weekend. J also decided to register so it looks like it’s time for some family training runs 🙂
#FFBurpee Challenge — As I wrap-up the first week of the burpee challenge, I have no problem admitting that this challenge is kicking my butt! I’ve been trying to do some burpees in the morning and then the rest in the evening so it doesn’t feel so daunting. My youngest son’s been joining me for the evening round and you can’t beat his enthusiasm for motivation!
Quiet Weekend Ahead — Aside from the usual chauffeuring the boys around to meet friends and get to their sports commitments, I’m looking forward to a fairly quiet weekend in the RWA household. With the amount of racing around that is the norm around here, I’ve learned to really savor these weekends where there’s actually white space on the calendar.
How’s your week been? Any weekend plans?
January Rewind – Not!
February 3, 2014 by 8 Comments
January was not a pretty month – between one sick kid, being sick, a pulled pec muscle and the havoc wreaked on my running thanks to the Polar Vortex and the snow days and bitter cold that came with it – to say I was D-O-N-E with January would be an understatement!
So I’m skipping my usual monthly rewind and just saying Hello February!
Got the month off to a good start on Saturday with a 6+ mile run…wait for it…outdoors in 40 degree weather! (cue the choir!) You could not wipe the smile from my face and I swear every runner I passed seem to be grinning like a fool 🙂 Sunday was even warmer but we had a busy day planned and, as much as I wanted to, squeezing in another run just wasn’t possible.
So what’s up for this month?
— Finish base-building phase
— Weekly yoga classes
— First two races of the year (a 5K and a 10K)
— And yes, the #FFBurpee 1000 Burpee Challenge as part of my weekly strength training
It should be a very busy 28 days!
What do you have planned for February? How was your January?
Friday Five – Great cause, Burpees and other stuff
January 31, 2014 by 17 Comments
Hello Friday!
Coffee cup in hand and dog by my feet and a little this and that coming your way….
Stop Stroke Shuffle — Dani over at Weight Off My Shoulders is hosting the Stop Stroke Shuffle 5k virtual race. Dani is once again representing Tedy’s Team at the Boston Marathon and raising money for the American Stroke Association. Proceeds from this virtual race will go towards Dani’s goal of raising $5,000. I plan to run this in honor of my grandfather. Click on the cute medal below to join in!
#FFBurpee 1000 Burpee Challenge — OK I’ll admit this is a tough one for me….I loathe burpees! They’re hard and truthfully I’m not very good at doing them, but they are effective.
FitFluential is teaming up with Under Armour for this challenge – the goal is to complete 1,000 burpees by February 28th. No that’s not a typo…1,000! Need some extra incentive? How about a complete outfit from Under Armour…not to mention the positive effects on your physique! Check out the details HERE and join me (I’ll need the encouragement 🙂 )
Race Bait & Switch — Have you ever registered for a race only to have the race director announce just days before the start that there’s now a pace restriction? Yep! When I registered for this 5-miler last month there was no mention of needing to maintain a particular pace, yet in the race director’s email yesterday he casually mentions that they’re facing time constraints and runners should plan to maintain a <9 min pace or drop down to the newly added 5K. Not cool in my book! I had already decided to take a pass because this head cold has made speedwork non-existent.
Super Bowl — As a diehard football fan I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that Super Bowl Sunday is just days away. I still haven’t gotten over my beloved Patriots’ u-g-l-y loss in the AFC Championship game. But, we do love football in the RWA household so I will be making jambalaya for the event (it’s tradition), and cheering on the Seahawks! Any traditional Super Bowl dishes in your house?
…oh and don’t forget the Bulu Box deal ends today!
