"I get by with a little help from my friends!"

On my quest for achieving a lean, healthy body, I also want balance.  I don't want to punch my husband or kids in the face when the scale goes up or my pants are too tight.  I've been a lot better at NOT beating myself up for eating too much, not losing more weight or working so hard to find that my thighs want to explode out of my jeans!  I am not just a body that needs to fit into my skinniest of clothes at all times in my life.  I love to check in on this blog. Just thought you may want to read more about my dear friend, who inspires me, runs with me, talks with me and has many insightful posts on her blog. There's also recipes, great workouts and can I just say, I love this quote!.......... Thanks Shantell:)

 "Do not confuse physical vibrance with spiritual vitality. You are not your body. Your body is simply a tool. A magnificent tool, for sure, but nothing more than that. As with all tools, your body will from time to time need repair. And one day it will wear down completely. Your soul will do neither. Not now, not ever. Listen, therefore, to the whispers of the soul, not the cries of the body."
 -Neil Donald Walsh

Weight: 124.8 (boo!)
Workouts:
MONDAY: 8 mile run outside (8.16 pace)
TUESDAY: Core Synergistics
WEDNESDAY: 16 mile run outside (8.48 pace)
THURSDAY: Yoga
FRIDAY: 5 mile run outside (8.24 pace)
SATURDAY: 1 round each of Spartacus 2012, Spartacus, series of burpees, box jumps, pull-ups, push-ups, etc....,3 mile run at 8.5-9.0


PS:  Nat & Jas, you also inspire & help me tremendously!!  You just don't have a fitness blog to direct my peeps to:)


One Year Ago.....
Two Years Ago....

Here's To PR's.....

Doesn't it feel good to train and train and work so hard for something and then you set a new personal record?  Way to go Austin-you're one tough cookie;)  I bet you feel like a million bucks! Check him out at the National Finals here. 

WEIGHT:123.6 ( A pleasant surprise after a week in the Bahamas and tons of good food)
WORKOUT:
Monday- 3 mile run, 3 mile walk home (pulled my hamstring)
Tuesday- 2 rounds of Spartacus; 40 minutes elliptical
Wednesday- Kenpo Karate
Thursday- 1 round each of Spartacus, Spartacus II, Summer Fit; 30 minutes elliptical
Friday- Yoga
Saturday- 11 mile run in the sunshine!!!! (8.30 pace)

One Year Ago.....
Two Years Ago.....