Back to the gym

Today's workout: 30 minutes on this boring machine.

Strength training via a Shape Magazine article and a few extras I threw in.

Gym, grocery, library, gas station all before 8:30a.m.! Another productive day off topped off with relaxing at the pool.

The day flew by and now it's time to start getting ready to watch the US take on Brazil tonight!

Extra Long Weekend

Today's workout: 3.2 miles. Really. Boring. Miles.

I was happy to get it in though. I ran in the middle of the afternoon - about 2:00. My morning run was canceled due to a storm and typically if I don't run in the morning, it's really hard for me to get myself motivated later in the day. I had the whole day off work though, so I really had no excuse not to run.


To help make the 4 loops around my neighborhood not so boring I made myself run faster each loop. I started out rather slow, but then took 15-20 seconds per mile off each loop. 

Not great, not too bad. At least I did it. Hopefully I'll sneak in some weight training later tonight.

Memorial Day Weekend

I think this weekend was the perfect mix of relaxation and fun activities. 


Friday night we went to the Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson The Immortal tour. I didn't take any pictures, but we really enjoyed it. It was very different from other Cirque shows, but still very entertaining and enough jaw dropping acrobatics to satisfy me! However, I don't think anyone told the ladies in front of us that Michael Jackson really wasn't there.


Saturday was a nice veg day - running errands, napping, movie watching, making homemade pizza and watching the Men's national team beat Scotland 5-1!

Sunday morning we headed to Indy to take in the Indy 500. It was super hot, but there was a nice breeze which made it much more bearable than I anticipated. We also took a break under this tree.

I really enjoyed the race even though it was a little boring until the last 40 laps or so when the leader changes started occurring almost every lap. 

I cheered for the Target cars...because I LOVE Target. I had no other criteria to go by and it worked - they came in 1st and 2nd!


Monday was a fun little pool party with my friends then an evening of relaxation!


Please don't notice that there were no work outs this weekend.

Hot Day, Cool Treat

Thursday's Work out: Lay by the pool, nap, run 3 miles.

My 7th anniversary with my company is next week! I can't believe it's been soooo long. I had some extra vacation time I had to use up, so I only worked a few hours yesterday then got to hang out with my roommate for a few hours. We spent a little too much time by the pool. 

Then I took a nap.

The nap made me late for my running date with Erin. Luckily she still waited for me! We had a nice short 3 mile run then a cool treat afterwards. 

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Erin introduced me to a new ice cream place, Twist, I forgot to take a pic of my ice cream cone, but trust me it was delicious. I can't wait to go back, I already know what I am going to order next time!

A Friendly Reminder

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Wear your seatbelt and eat your vegetables too!

Happy Hump Day!

Monday's workout: A variety of at home exercises via my friend Pinterest.

 

Tuesday's workout: 4.5 mile run.

I have decided for the month of May (which I realize will be over as soon as I blink) I am leaving my Garmin at home. I don't want to be obsessed checking my pace, I just want to get some miles in.

I got to run with my friend Kelly on Tuesday and Thursday I have a run planned with another friend. What a great week!

Tuesday's dinner was both roommate and boyfriend approved! Chicken mini meatloaves - recipe adapted from Cook Yourself Thin. I make mine in a muffin tin and actually doubled the recipe using ground chicken this time. I doubled the recipe so there would be leftovers for lunch for all three of us. Yum!

To Be Chipped

I went for it.

I was chipped.

And I actually impressed myself.

TIME:   24:23
PLACE:    24
PACE:  7:51
DIVISION: F3039  
ENTRANTS IN DIVISION:    33
PLACE IN DIVISION: 2    
GENDER: F
ENTRANTS IN SAME GENDER:    72
PLACE IN GENDER:     4 

Not my best race, but given the past several months, I am happy with it. Thanks for encouraging me to wear my chip and be proud.