Weekend Wrap Up/Monday Motivation

Hello, hello y'all!!

How is everyone doing??  Are ya ready to link up for a little Monday Motivation?

I am!  But first, here's a quickie recap of the weekend:

I wanted to blog about speaking at my hometown YMCA but I was running a little bit late and Friday was a crazy busy day at work. I never got a chance to post on Friday.

Saturday morning, I got up early and met my friends at Fleet Feet Sports in Tulsa. Saturday is typically my long run day. I was scheduled to do 14 miles. I broke my run up into 2 parts. I did 6 miles with my friends Karen, Sandra, and Patty. Then I went back to Fleet Feet to meet my friend Kelly for the last 8 miles. To date, this is my distance PR! I took my time with it because my Achilles is bothering me still. I'm concerned about this injury because everything I've read about it is discouraging. I'm going to the chiropractor today. I know from past experience that he's very good at what he does and will be able to get me on the right track again, hopefully soon!!

Yesterday was meal prep day. This week I prepared:

Turkey meatloaf muffins, roasted sweet potatoes, green beans

Chicken stir fry with quinoa

Southwest chicken and black bean tacos

We start our spring session of Pathways tonight. They will run a time trial to determine which group they will run with then we're running a short 1 mile run. My plan is to get there early and get in a few miles before the time trial but that's going to depend on what my chiropractor says. If he tells me not to run, then I guess I won't be running.

Today is Motivation Monday. I've read that the second Monday of January is often referred to as "Blue Monday" so feel free to grab a button a link up with us for a little motivation.

Today's theme is:  things I will do differently this year.

Two things that I really want to work on this year include:

1. Getting to work earlier in the morning. When I started my job, I was told that we were expected to be there between 8:30 - 9 am. And this is the habit that I've gotten into. However, my current supervisor would like us to be there closer to 8:30. So I'm going to try to get there between 8 - 8:30 more consistently.

2.  Try more things! This year, I want to step out of my comfort zone and do more things that I've been "afraid" to do previously. First up, I'm planning to run a full marathon (if my Achilles cooperates) Life is short! I want to wake up with memories, not regrets over the things that I didn't do/try!

3.  It would be fabulous if I could be more organized. I would really like to adopt a more minimalist type lifestyle. The older I get, the more I realize that "less is more" I would love to have less clutter and less "things" and have more time to focus on the things and people that I love/enjoy.

Well, that's all I've got for now. If I'm going to achieve #1, I've got to start getting ready for work!!
Have a marvelous Monday!

 

 

 



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2 Things Thursday

Good morning friends!!

Happy Thursday!!

I was supposed to go to a Pathways coaches meeting after work last night. I arrived at the Fleet Feet Sports Tulsa downtown location at 5pm. My plan was to hit the treadmill at 52 Fitness for a 4 mile run before the meeting. I finished my run and went next door for the meeting only to discover that I was at the wrong store.  ACK!! I felt like an irresponsible idiot until I figured out that there was some glitch with my phone. I didn't get yesterday's emails until this morning. If I had, I would have known that I was at the wrong place.  I missed the details on the new Advance Pathways program. I guess the program coordinator can fill me in today. But, on the upside, I managed to get my miles in and didn't have to run in the cold, drizzle like they did at the other store :-)

After work tonight, I'm driving to my hometown to speak to the community and members of the YMCA running group. I'm excited but nervous at the same time! I don't think that I've ever given a presentation in public. I really have no idea what to say. I've been asked to talk about my journey to a healthier lifestyle. When I was first approached about this opportunity, I said yes and hoped that they would forget. I'm not accustomed to talking about myself. And why on earth would anyone want to hear what I have to say?! I'm not a celebrity; I'm just me, just a girl who thought she could so she did. I'm not perfect, I fail and often but I get back up and keep going. The more that I process those last 2 sentences, I think that is exactly why I need to go do this. I haven't written a speech since college and those were mediocre at best. I've got a rough idea of what I want to say. I think in this situation, a loose outline and speaking from the heart will serve me well. I'm excited that they think I'm an inspiration!!  I don't think so, but we never really see ourselves the way that others do. So, I think that this will be a learning experience for all involved.

Ok, that's all that I've got for now. Have a terrific Thursday folks!

Workout Wednesday #1

Good morning!

Happy Hump Day!!  We're already halfway through the first full week of the new year! How are you all doing on those New Year's resolutions??

Truth be told, I'm not doing so good on my cross training "resolution" As I've said several times, I don't really make resolutions. I like to think of myself as a constant work in progress, meaning that I set goals and am constantly evaluating and re-evaluating them, making adjustments if necessary. And that's exactly what I'm going to have to do regarding cross training.

I was on the wagon pretty well last summer and fall and then I fell off. For whatever reason, I just can't seem to get myself back up there!!  I keep telling myself that I'll workout tonight but it doesn't happen. I know it's important!! It's really difficult for me to find motivation to work out with the cold, bad weather that we've had lately. When I get home from work, all I want to do is put on my pajamas and sit in my chair. I think, in order to get back on the wagon, I'm going to have to change my workout routine to going to the gym on my lunch break instead of after work. I'm also going to treat myself to a new workout program to help inspire me. The new P90X3 was released by Beachbody recently. I've been wanting to try it. It might just be the boost I need to get back on track!

I'm scheduled to run 4 miles tonight. We're having a Pathways coaches meeting at 6pm and we're supposed to run after that. I'm not sure that will happen because we're supposed to have sleet and freezing rain. Maybe I'll arrive early and hit the treadmill before the meeting. In the event that I'm not able to run, I think I'll try this cardio workout instead:

 

Speaking of Pathways, I'm really eager for the new session. I've been promoted to the Advanced Pathways group. I'm not sure about all the details yet, but I know that we won't be running intervals and that we'll be at a faster pace. I had such a motivated group last session and I know that many of them are returning. I can't wait to see what 2014 AP3 will bring!

I tell my Pathwayers this all the time. I need to convince myself regarding my cross training!!

Ok folks, have a wonderful Wednesday! Stay warm and stay safe!!


What helps you stay motivated??

Tuesday Thoughts

Wow! What a great response to Motivation Monday! I'm really looking forward to working with this team of amazing ladies this year! Be sure to check them all out and add them to your list of favorite bloggers.

Another change this year is that I was recently asked to be a Girls Gone Sporty ambassador! I'm super excited about this opportunity! It means that all my hard work is beginning to pay off. I try to lead by example, living a health lifestyle and motivate/encourage others to be the best that they can be! I'm so excited to see where 2014 will lead!

We're having some "polar vortex" right now and experiencing some of the coldest temperatures that we've had in 20 years. As I've said before, I'm not a fan of winter! But when you decide to train for a marathon in the winter, you find a way to get the miles done. I went to the gym last night and did 4 miles on the treadmill. I'm not a fan of the treadmill. I don't like it at all! But I was happy to get some miles done. One advantage of running indoors is wearing shorts! I just need to remember to shave my legs and keep some lotion in my gym bag. Who knew that Tri-Slide could be used in a pinch if you're caught at the gym with ashy legs?! ;) I wore my new Asics last night. I'm not sure about them yet. I've been dealing with some pain in my Achilles and it was noticeable last night. I need to roll and stretch my calves a little better and I think I'll wear my Pearl Izumi M3 until the Achilles pain is resolved.

I was approached by Asics last month about participating in their blogger challenge. If I was selected, I would "win" an entry into the Asics LA Marathon. Of course I said yes! I was pumped! A couple of weeks later, I was notified that I wasn't selected for the blogger challenge, but as a consolation they were sending me a free pair of shoes. I selected the GT-2000 which seemed close to what I've been wearing. Well, I got home from work last Thursday and my new shoes had been delivered! I'm super excited about trying them! I think they will work out well once I get this tight calf/tender Achilles problem resolved.

I don't plan to run tonight. Instead I'll be doing some strength training/cross training at home.

Tuesday out.......

Monday Motivation

Good morning!

I hope that you had a good weekend.

Saturday morning, I went to Tulsa to run with my friends. I wasn't really feeling very well, my stomach was very upset. I wanted to do 10 miles but only got 6.5. After the run, I did a little shopping, then came home and took it easy the rest of the day. Sunday, hubs and I went to see the Hobbit, Desolation of Smaug movie. It was very good and I surprised myself at how much I remember from reading the book many years ago. Last night, we started watching Breaking Bad. We're half way through the first season already and I'm eager to get home tonight to watch more!

I mentioned some new things on the blog this year and one of those things is linking up with Wendy and the rest of the team for Monday Motivation. I'm excited to link up with these ladies. I love meeting new people and learning new things! Check out the schedule and feel free to join us. I'm sure you'll get plenty of healthy living tips and advice.

 

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Today we're talking about resolutions. As a rule, I don't make resolutions. The way I see it, I'm a work in progress every day! I do, however, set goals. This year, I plan to continue to work on my ongoing goal of clean eating/meal planning and routine cross training. But, I also plan to run my first marathon.

 

 

What are your 2014 goals?

  



 

 

 

 

 

New Year Goals

Hello, hello!

I hope that you had a safe and happy New Year's Eve! We kept it low key this year. We stayed home and had some family over for dinner. Afterward, we played Farkle and Uno. I made it to midnight, but I was fading fast! I got up early yesterday and went for the first run of 2014. I did 4 miles in 44 minutes. It was a beautiful morning and I had a good run! The rest of the day was pretty uneventful.

I didn't make resolutions this year. Instead, I'm going to continue to focus on my ongoing goals of cleaning up my diet and routine cross training. I'll continue to train for my first marathon. Plus I've got a couple of new,  exciting opportunities coming up soon....more on that later.

Today is the first day of the new Betty Rocker challenge. I loved the last challenge and I'm really looking forward to this new one.

I'm also planning to live outside of my comfort zone, because that's where life begins!

And that's just the beginning.......

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Have a terrific Thursday!

Did you make any resolutions?
What are your 2014 goals?

First Friday

Woohoo! We made it to the first Friday of 2014. TGIF y'all!

I'm running a little late today, but better late than never.  I'm also running on empty today. I stayed up way too late last night watching the Sugar Bowl. My beloved Oklahoma Sooners were playing Alabama. Oklahoma hasn't really had a good track record in bowl games as of late, so to be honest, I wasn't really expecting much. Then, they came out and played like a team that had something to prove. It really was a very good game and I stayed up to watch the very last play.  Consequently, I'm very tired today. But it was so worth it!

The holidays have finally come and gone. Personally,Ii am glad! I love the holidays but I'm ready for life to get back to normal. I'm running with my friends in the morning. They're tapering for Disney next weekend so they're doing 8 miles. I'll probably do a couple more afterward because I'm wanting to get 10 miles. I'm planning to do a 4 mile recovery run Sunday morning too. The weather is supposed to get really cold early next week, so I'll keep  my workout indoors for a few days. It will be a good opportunity for me to get back to a regular cross training routine. I'm also planning my meals for next week. I'm really looking forward to meal prepping this weekend.

I'm really, really excited about some changes coming to the blog next week. I'll be busy doing some housekeeping this weekend and I'll fill you in on the details on Monday.

Ok, that's all I've got for now.

Have a fabulous weekend!

What are your workout plans for the weekend?