Short and Sweet

Monday p.m. workout: 6 mile run
Tuesday a.m. workout: 5 mile run 1% incline treadmill

The calves felt a little better this morning. I did jump off the treadmill once to stretch though.

And I may be wearing compression sleeves over my tights and under my boots at work today.

Don't judge.

The big debate is whether to run with my running group tonight or hit the treadmill. 

I think my day at work might decide that for me though.

If only my runs this week were this short and sweet!

The Streak Continues!

Friday p.m. workout: 3.5 miles 1% incline on treadmill
Saturday's workout: 8 mile run outside
Sunday's workout: 9 mile run outside
Monday a.m. workout: 4 miles 1% incline on treadmill

Wow, 10 days and still going!

I really think this is my longest running streak. Ever.

I found my body tends to do best running 4ish days a week, so this is quite the accomplishment.

Friday I got to hit the treadmill earlier than normal since we go to leave work early. 

I didn't bedazzle a hat, but I did make a wreath! 

Here are the supplies we received. I have to put some finishing touches on mine, but hopefully I'll be able to post a pic this week of the finished product!

My calves started feeling extremely tight on Friday. My calves are always rather tight, but with all the miles recently, they started getting worse than normal.

So, it was time for some extra stretching and calf sleeves!

This seemed to help and my calves felt pretty good Saturday and Sunday. I wore compression on them all day both days (minus running, which I realize doesn't make any sense).

On the treadmill this morning they were burning for a while. I actually had to hop off and stretch them once. I think I might have to run in compression to get through this week of high mileage.

We also decorated The Boyfriend's house and possibly the dogs too this weekend!

Finally!

As you can see, the mongrels do not like to sit still, especially at the same time.

We were laughing and getting frustrated at the same time, so we called it a day.

Running Advent: 9.5 days and 49 miles complete

Holiday Party

Thursday's workout: 6 mile run outside
Friday's a.m. workout: 3.5 mile run treadmill at 1% incline

Thurday night I ran with a friend from work. We haven't run together in a while, so it was nice to catch up. 

I had a stellar pre run snack.

I love me some Jimmy Johns!

 The miles really flew by and I was very thankful I did not have any stomach pains like I did Wednesday night. Double win!

I decided to break my run into two for today, so I did 3.5 miles on the treadmill this morning and will either run 3.5 outside after work, or hit the tread again. I'm hoping to get outside, but if it's raining I don't know if I will be able to. I want to make sure my shoes are dry for tomorrow's run.

Today we have our holiday party at work.

We get to eat, bedazzle hats and be merry!

And most importantly, go home early! Woohoo!

Day 5: Stomach Pains and A Book Review

Wednesday's workout: 5 mile Run outside

Yesterday was one of those days.  It was a good thing I "slept in" which means I got up at 5:50 not 4:45, because I needed every ounce of energy and every second of sleep.

Work has been quite crazy busy lately. 

Some of it is fun. I mean, who doesn't like to Google athletes?

Some of it is not so fun. Too busy googling to run the reports that your boss really wants.

 Getting stuck at work late when all you want to do is get your run in before it's super dark and cold is not fun.

Then when you finally do get your run in, it's not fun to be doubled over in pain for 5 miles. 

I have no idea what was/is wrong with me. And let me tell you, webmd, is not so much help.

Some of the possibilities (according to webmd): PMS, physical abuse, panic attack, ten different types of cancer, gas pains, and drug overdose.

Why thank you, that is so helpful.

**I didn't really expect to find anything on webmd, it was done more for the entertainment factor**

Enough complaining!

Via

Day 5 of Running Advent went well (minus the stomach pains). I ran the first 2.5 miles alone in The Boyfriend's neighborhood. This slightly freaked me out because it was dark, the neighborhood is not very well lit, and I just finished a book about a girl that was abducted.

The second half of the run was more painful, but at least I had The Boyfriend with  me to distract me. He was even sweet enough to tease me about slowing him down.

Sill Missing was quite a good book. Parts of it were hard to read, but I felt it was well written. There is quite a twist at the end too!

Running Advent so far: 5 days down, 18 to go.

15 miles run, 129 to go

Sleeping In

Tuesday p.m. workout: Ran 4 miles on the treadmill 1% incline
Wednesday a.m workout: Hitting the snooze button

Is it sad that setting my alarm for 5:50 a.m. is sleeping in? And it makes me happy?

It felt really strange not working out this morning, but I think my body enjoyed and possibly  needed the extra rest.

Day 4 Running Advent: first run on the treadmill, so I needed some entertainment.

I save my US Weekly and People reading for for the gym. It's my little way of bribing myself. Plus, it's easy to look at the pictures and read little snippets while running. I definitely can't read a book on the treadmill!

After the first mile the time went relatively quickly. Why is the first mile always the worst?

Running Advent Day 4: Complete!

So far I have run 10 miles for running advent. Which leaves 134 to go. 

It will be fun to see the miles start dropping off quicker in the next week!

4 Days down, 19 to go!

What time do you get up in the morning? Do you prefer to workout in the morning or evening?

Pug Invasion

Monday p.m. workout: Run 3 miles
Tuesday a.m. workout: Insanity Plyometrics Cardio Circuit

I am very happy this is my last week of morning Insanity workouts for a while!

Yesterday I just wasn't feeling it and felt like I was just going through the motions.

Thankfully, today I felt much more with it and ready!

Running Advent - 6 miles down, 138 to go! Day 4 will be run tonight!

And because there isn't much else to say today, how about a picture of Pugalicious (not his real name, but it's what I prefer to call him!

His one eye looks totally creepy, please ignore!

Hope you have a great day!

Happy December & Running Advent!

Saturday's workout: 1 mile run
Sunday's workout: 2 mile run
Monday's a.m. workout: Insanity Pure Cardio

Hello, December! 

It's so nice of you to make such a mild return. I've enjoyed running in shorts this weekend. And when I left for the gym at 5:10 this morning without a coat, because I always forget a coat that early I knew it wouldn't matter this evening when I leave work and head home.

I hope you stay so nice and welcoming, December. Maybe just some flurries for Christmas?

Running Advent Day 1 - 1 mile for B, 1/2 mile for The Boyfriend

I had thought about running my usual non-training weekend run of 10 miles on Saturday, but decided that with the mileage that is coming, I should take it easy. So, 1 mile it was!

Saturday night we were invited to a sushi making class with a group of friends.

We got to bring out own wine, beer, etc. and were given step by step instructions. It was my friend's birthday present from her husband and we had a BLAST!

Sunday was a rather lazy but slightly productive day! We had brunch with some friends, I took a nap and of course we got our miles in for Running Advent - in shorts again!

Rain, rain go away! At least it didn't rain while we were running!

 It was a fun weekend! 

I am excited and nervous for the first week of Running Advent while working and working out in the morning as well, but here goes nothing!