I found this new Nike ad on the back of Competitor magazine. (Competitor is a mag that had info about athletes and races in the area. I get it a Jamba Juice for free.) I loved it so much I read it out loud to the boyfriend and anyone else who would listen. I hope you get inspired by it too... "You ... Read More about Nike Ad on Competitor Magazine
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Run 12/5/2008
No Run - Today is a rest day since I have a long run tomorrow morning. I wanted to make it to yoga, but didn't :(. I did go for a long walk and stretch out a little. Hmmm, I don't know what else I should do but I still have a lot of energy to get out. Maybe the BF will want to take a walk later ... Read More about Run 12/5/2008
Eat 12/4/2008
I bet you'll never guess what I had for breakfast...yep, oatmeal againI packed a big ol' lunch for myself today: It had an apple, greek yogurt with pumpkin butter, grapes and carrots, bagel with PB&J in a napkin and Kashi H2H. But, my friend Lisa (Hi Lisa!) mentioned Whole Foods' salad bar and ... Read More about Eat 12/4/2008
Run 12/4/2008
Back to running today :) I felt great after that extra day off! I did 7.5 miles. I wanted to do 8, but I didn't realize that route was 7.5, not 8. Oh well I was going to be late for work anyways so it worked out. ... Read More about Run 12/4/2008
Eat 12/3/2008
Hello hello, here is my little day from Wednesday... I started the day with the usual oatmeal, I added in some Fiber One because I wanted a little crunch.After my first spinning class I came home and was hungry in a half an hour. I had an apple.I was still hungry after eating the apple so I ate ... Read More about Eat 12/3/2008
Run 12/3/2008
So, based on my legs still feeling tired yesterday I decided not to run today, but I still wanted to do some exercise. I just got a membership to the gym recently so I could incorporate cross training into my marathon training and I've only went 2 or 3 times so far. They gym just doesn't seem fun, ... Read More about Run 12/3/2008
Chocolate Coconut Chew Larabar
Okay it had been a good long while since I've had a Larabar. Since I received my new stash I have thought about which one I should bust open first. I tried the coconut cream pie one in my oatmeal a couple of days ago, but I don't think that counts because I used it as a topping and not the main ... Read More about Chocolate Coconut Chew Larabar
Eat 12/2/2008
I have been trying to post my daily eats since last night, I don't know if it's my computer, internet or wordpress, but it was taking 10 minutes to load 1 picture! I said forget it and went to bed. Here is a quick run down with more to come... Â Breakfast was same-o same-o oatmeal with naner, ... Read More about Eat 12/2/2008
Secret #1 – Marathon Training
As I am training for my first Marathon I am learning many things "they" don't tell you about training for a marathon. ("They" being people who run marathons, or advocate the running of marathons.) I feel it is my mission to provide you with honest and frank truths about training for a marathon. ... Read More about Secret #1 – Marathon Training
Run 12/2/2008
Thanks for all the shout outs about the POTM Challenge! I really appreciate it. Even though I am training for my first marathon, running is still hard! I don't take any mile for granted. Even when you build up stamina for long runs it doesn't get any easier to get out of bed! Morning all and happy ... Read More about Run 12/2/2008
Eat 12/1/2008
Hey everyone, yesterday was a little crazy for me. I had work all day, a long doctor's appt. and then a friend needed me until 10pm. I was thinking about not posting my eats, but I am doing this so I can keep track of what I'm eating, so I am going to do a quick recap as a record for ... Read More about Eat 12/1/2008
Pile On The Miles Challenge Results
So the Pile On the Miles Challenge is over and I did not win :,( Boo. I got second place. I am demanding a recount! Sammie over at Running with a Recipe beat me by about 4.5 miles. I was mad at myself when I saw the results because I could have busted out 5 more miles for the win, but I didn't know ... Read More about Pile On The Miles Challenge Results
Run 12/1/2008
My legs still felt tired from Saturday this morning. As I was leaving to run I could just feel myself dragging. Â I ran 5.5 miles this morning and then walked the dogs for about 15 minutes. I was supposed to do 6 miles pace, but I wasn't feeling it. I should stretch out in a bit since my legs feel a ... Read More about Run 12/1/2008
Eat 11/30/2008
I woke up hungry today! I started snacking on cereal and these I realized I should just eat breakfast instead of random handfuls of cereals and snacks so I made beautiful oatmeal :)Lunch was TJ's tomato soup, a big apple and the last of my roasted brussel sprouts. I really love this soup. As soon as ... Read More about Eat 11/30/2008
Larabar Madness!
I came home from shopping yesterday to find a package waiting for me - someone from the Larabar company sent me a HUGE STASH!!! Seriously, I think I have one of every flavor! I am super excited because I have only tried a couple of their bars so far and I have wanted to try more flavors. The thing I ... Read More about Larabar Madness!
Run – (No Run) 11/30/2008
Today was a rest day (after a long run yesterday). I walked for about 4 miles and stretched out a little. So the Pile on the Miles challenge is over! In case you forgot Bobbi organized this challenge from Nov 8th through Nov. 30th. Whoever "Piles On The most Miles" in that time wins. She has a ... Read More about Run – (No Run) 11/30/2008