For nearly 5 weeks I have been in such a funk and my workouts have been a bit sporadic (I've still done 2 temple runs and 4 10-milers; 1-2 circuits a week) My diet has been TERRIBLE!!! I have just not been motivated. I put on about 8 lbs in this time and I am ready to get my butt back in gear. I have realized that although I've been lacking motivation, I have also been eating sugar and not checking in with myself....ie: scale and blog. Enter self-control, discipline and the thought of buying some really cute and expensive skinny jeans! Holiday's beware......
My weight was around 133 after complete pig-outs!!???? Now I am hanging around about 125 which is fine but my pants are still a bit snug...
I also wanted to post my marathon times (for me of course! I want to be able to look back and see it exactly as I had it on my Garmin.)
Mile 1-7:59
Mile 2-7:27
Mile 3-7:34
Mile 4-7:42
Mile 5-7:36
Mile 6-7:47
Mile 7-7:43
Mile 8-7:40
Mile 9-7:34
Mile 10-7:21
Mile 11-7:48
Mile 12-7:41
Mile 13-7:50
Mile 14-7:57
Mile 15-7:41
Mile 16-8:24
Mile 17-8:12
Mile 18-8:47
Mile 19-8:39
Mile 20-8:33
Mile 21-8:45
Mile 22-8:39
Mile 23-8:26
Mile 24-9:16
Mile 25-9:28
Mile 26-9:35
FINAL TIME: 3:34:51 (9 seconds from qualifying cutoff!!) My watch clocked me at 3:34:26 but alas, we go with their time. Still made it:)
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Still here......
I've been slacking on posts, but I am still doing my same ol' thing. I ran my last long run last week; a 20 miler then a 12-both with a good pace (8.45 and 8.30 respectively). My marathon is in like 2 days and I have been feeling the surge of adrenaline all week!! I can't wait! I have super high hopes.
My weight is around 120ish right now. I had a pretty bomb of an eating week. When sugar creeps back into my life again it sometimes likes to control me!! Anyway, check back for my marathon results. I am hoping to break the 4 hour mark.
My weight is around 120ish right now. I had a pretty bomb of an eating week. When sugar creeps back into my life again it sometimes likes to control me!! Anyway, check back for my marathon results. I am hoping to break the 4 hour mark.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
2 Recipes I Love.....
High-Protein Roasted Red Pepper Dip:
*2 roasted red peppers (I broil them in the oven about 4 minutes each side)
*1/2 cup cottage cheese
*2 garlic cloves, minced (or garlic powder to taste)
*tons of fresh basil
*sriracha sauce (optional)
Blend all above ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate a bit to thicken. This is awesome as a dip for veggies, crackers, pita chips or a spread on burgers, or wraps. Yummy!!
Chocolate Protein Pancakes:
*4 egg whites
*1/4 cup oats
*1 TBS unsweetened cocoa
*1 TBS almond milk
Blend until smooth and cook like regular pancakes. Then combine:
*1 TBS peanut butter
*2 TBS greek yogurt
*honey or stevia
Spoon over pancake and roll it up into a yummy dessert-type breakfast:)
Week 125-126
Last Week's Weight: 120.4
This Week's Weight: 118
Last Week's Workout:
Monday-18 mile run (8.50 pace)
Tuesday-3 rounds of Spartacus
Wednesday-5 mile run
Weekend-23 miles total at the Teton Relay
This Week's Workout:
Monday-recovery
Tuesday-1 round each of Spartacus I, II, and 2012
Wednesday-10 mile run (8:45 pace)
Thursday-5 mile run (8:15 pace-treadmill)
Friday-Yoga
Saturday-8 mile run (8:22 pace)
*2 roasted red peppers (I broil them in the oven about 4 minutes each side)
*1/2 cup cottage cheese
*2 garlic cloves, minced (or garlic powder to taste)
*tons of fresh basil
*sriracha sauce (optional)
Blend all above ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate a bit to thicken. This is awesome as a dip for veggies, crackers, pita chips or a spread on burgers, or wraps. Yummy!!
Chocolate Protein Pancakes:
*4 egg whites
*1/4 cup oats
*1 TBS unsweetened cocoa
*1 TBS almond milk
Blend until smooth and cook like regular pancakes. Then combine:
*1 TBS peanut butter
*2 TBS greek yogurt
*honey or stevia
Spoon over pancake and roll it up into a yummy dessert-type breakfast:)
Week 125-126
Last Week's Weight: 120.4
This Week's Weight: 118
Last Week's Workout:
Monday-18 mile run (8.50 pace)
Tuesday-3 rounds of Spartacus
Wednesday-5 mile run
Weekend-23 miles total at the Teton Relay
This Week's Workout:
Monday-recovery
Tuesday-1 round each of Spartacus I, II, and 2012
Wednesday-10 mile run (8:45 pace)
Thursday-5 mile run (8:15 pace-treadmill)
Friday-Yoga
Saturday-8 mile run (8:22 pace)
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Mama's Got Back.....
Take a look at your mother's rear (or imagine it in your head). You have a whopping 70% chance of having that same butt unless you do something about it. If she's got a good one, yipee for you! If not, you better get to squatting, lunging and eating right. And of course you know, the eating right one is the most important. Another good motivator, open up a magazine and sit on it. It's about 18 inches wide and your booty spread should not be much more.
Week 124 Weight: 120.8
Clean eating except for dang Sunday grrrr......
Workouts:
Monday: 16 mile run (9.05 pace)
Tuesday: 3 rounds of Spartacus
Wednesday: 6 mile trail run
Thursday: 2 rounds of Spartacus 2012; 1 round of Spartacus II
Friday: Yoga + 4 mile run (8.24 pace)
Saturday: 7 mile run (8.30 pace)
Go sit on a magazine!!
Week 124 Weight: 120.8
Clean eating except for dang Sunday grrrr......
Workouts:
Monday: 16 mile run (9.05 pace)
Tuesday: 3 rounds of Spartacus
Wednesday: 6 mile trail run
Thursday: 2 rounds of Spartacus 2012; 1 round of Spartacus II
Friday: Yoga + 4 mile run (8.24 pace)
Saturday: 7 mile run (8.30 pace)
Go sit on a magazine!!
Saturday, August 4, 2012
On the Grid Again....
I can't believe I didn't post all of July! I had a 2 week Pacific Northwest trip and fell out of the posting habit......but I was still pretty on my toes with my fitness and nutrition.
Camping along the Oregon coast was a blast! I had plenty of beautiful runs on the beach, stairs, hiking, hiking while carrying kids, and a few beach workouts. Then off to Seattle to visit my friend Crin where I indulged in a few too many doughnuts-totally worth it though! I averaged about 16-18 miles those weeks and have been back at it now.
Weight before I left: 120.2
Weight when I got home: 120!!! (I feel very proud of maintaining without much deprivation...ie: roasted marshmallows every night, candy and some awesome fish & chips and clam chowder:))
Weight Last Week: 119.4
Weight This Week: 120.2
Now stay tuned for more as I train for my second marathon September 22nd........
Camping along the Oregon coast was a blast! I had plenty of beautiful runs on the beach, stairs, hiking, hiking while carrying kids, and a few beach workouts. Then off to Seattle to visit my friend Crin where I indulged in a few too many doughnuts-totally worth it though! I averaged about 16-18 miles those weeks and have been back at it now.
Weight before I left: 120.2
Weight when I got home: 120!!! (I feel very proud of maintaining without much deprivation...ie: roasted marshmallows every night, candy and some awesome fish & chips and clam chowder:))
Weight Last Week: 119.4
Weight This Week: 120.2
Now stay tuned for more as I train for my second marathon September 22nd........
Sunday, June 24, 2012
STOP EATING JUNK!!
How is it possible to eat nutritionally sound in a fast-paced, sugar and junk-food filled world? I walk the aisles of the grocery store, picking up my heathy ingredients for home and I spot rainbow sherbert oreo's (amongst other things I love or really want to try). So I pick up a package, ok 2:/ And that's what I had for dinner Monday night......I fell off the wagon. I fell off the wagon big time. I ate bad for 3 days straight! Sometimes I just want to drive that wagon off a cliff!!! So here are some ideas I have for leading a healthy, nutritious lifestyle:
1. Focus on things you should eat to fuel and nourish your body instead of the foods that you tell yourself you can't have.
2. DON'T BUY JUNK!!!! Especially foods you know you can't control the portions. Furthermore, don't buy it for your kids-they don't need to eat that garbage either!
3. One or two times a week, cut up tons of veggies, roast em and keep them in the fridge along with grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, healthy dips and chopped salads.
4. Go to bed hungry. It's hard at first, try maybe only 1-2 nights a week and work up to more. You will be lighter in the morning and want to make healthier choices.
5. Indulge once a week. This is so important!! If you can look forward to one of your favorite meals or desserts once a week, it will keep you motivated to eat healthfully and not waste your calories on things that you don't love or crave!
Week 118-119
WEIGHT: 122
WORKOUT:
Monday- 7 mile run outside (8.24 pace)
Tuesday-rest
Wednesday-Kenpo Karate
Thursday-3 circuits of Spartacus 2012
Friday-5 mile run (8.15 pace); Yoga
Saturday-1 circuit of Spartacus with 18 pound weight vest (thanks for keeping me on my toes Brady!!); 1 circuit of Spartacus II with weight vest; 1 circuit of The Champion workout sans vest; 1 mile run with vest; 2 mile run without. (I was there an hour and a half-not typical for me at all but I was feeling like a bad ***!)
1. Focus on things you should eat to fuel and nourish your body instead of the foods that you tell yourself you can't have.
2. DON'T BUY JUNK!!!! Especially foods you know you can't control the portions. Furthermore, don't buy it for your kids-they don't need to eat that garbage either!
3. One or two times a week, cut up tons of veggies, roast em and keep them in the fridge along with grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, healthy dips and chopped salads.
4. Go to bed hungry. It's hard at first, try maybe only 1-2 nights a week and work up to more. You will be lighter in the morning and want to make healthier choices.
5. Indulge once a week. This is so important!! If you can look forward to one of your favorite meals or desserts once a week, it will keep you motivated to eat healthfully and not waste your calories on things that you don't love or crave!
Week 118-119
WEIGHT: 122
WORKOUT:
Monday- 7 mile run outside (8.24 pace)
Tuesday-rest
Wednesday-Kenpo Karate
Thursday-3 circuits of Spartacus 2012
Friday-5 mile run (8.15 pace); Yoga
Saturday-1 circuit of Spartacus with 18 pound weight vest (thanks for keeping me on my toes Brady!!); 1 circuit of Spartacus II with weight vest; 1 circuit of The Champion workout sans vest; 1 mile run with vest; 2 mile run without. (I was there an hour and a half-not typical for me at all but I was feeling like a bad ***!)
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