Friday Five – Favorite Things at the Moment III

Howdy! Depending on when you are reading this I am packing, flying, or exploring Austin, Texas. Hope you all have a good President’s/Valentine’s Day weekend. Image: 1138 Studios Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia. This week’s theme is “Love” so I am going to share Five Favorite Things at the Moment III aka Five Things I’m Loving Right Now: 1. Sugarfree Soy Chai Tea Latte  My new/old office is right by a Saxby’s - I missed…

Running and Racing Potpourri III

It’s Thursday (my Friday for the week yay).  This work week has been busier than expected (coming home exhausted) - looking forward to my weekend in Austin, seeing my friends, and catching up on some comments/posts :)  Trip to Austin? Is Jennifer running this weekend? How was this missed? It happens to be Austin Marathon/Half Marathon weekend, while I considered running it, there will be no racing involved :) Four of my friends and I are meeting in the Lone…

Shamrock Half Training 2/2-2/8 – Week 3

The weekend goes by so quickly! I definitely have the case of the Mondays! Monday 2/2 - 1 mile  Tuesday 2/3 - 2 miles + 60 minutes personal training Wednesday 2/4 - Rest day  Thursday 2/5 - 2.3 miles + 60 minutes personal training Friday 2/6 - Rest day  Saturday 2/7 - Langley 8K  Sunday 2/8 - Rest day Total: 10.27 miles This week called for a 10K for my long run (I follow a modified version of Hal Higdon’s intermediate half marathon plan for long…

Tasty Thursday – Oatmeal Pancakes

Tasty Thursday is back with a new recipe…cue yayy!!  A couple of weeks ago my friend Rachel shared a delicious Oatmeal Pancake recipe that is quick and easy to make (you may have seen it on my IG or from my training log here).  Ingredients 1/2 cup of oats  1/2 cup egg white beaters (regular egg whites work too - they taste a little different)  cinnamon (as much as you desire, I use 3-4 shakes)  sugar (I use a dash of…

Monthly Goals – February 2015

According to Phil….looks like another 6 weeks of winter.  Anyone watching Groundhog Day this week? Today I am going to recap my January goals and share my February goals (if you do a quick scan….not much a difference there…actually no difference).  1. Run/Walk/Elliptical 75 miles I ran/walked/elliptical for 53.95 miles, which was similar to my December total.  This past month I recovered from my foot issue and the flu, so I am not bummed about that total. 2. Strength Train…

Shamrock Half Training – 1/26-2/1 – Week 2

Wow what a game! I loved when Missy Elliott came out and performed.  Of course I immediately went to the Amazon store and downloaded this song.  Definitely reminded me of college! Monday 1/26 - 1 mile + 5 minutes stair climber + 60 minutes personal training Tuesday 1/27 - Rest day Wednesday 1/28 - Rest day Thursday 1/29 - 2.5 miles + 60 minutes personal training Friday 1/30 - Rest day Saturday 1/31 - 8 miles Sunday 2/1 - 60 minutes yoga + .5 mile Total:…

Friday Five – Favorite Indoor Workout (CPY)

Happy last Friday of January! Crazy, right?!  Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and this week is “Favorite Indoor Workouts.”  Through ClassPass, I’ve been able to try several new studios and workouts.  Today I thought I would share five reasons why Core Power Yoga is currently my Favorite Indoor Workout: 1. Variety of Classes/Levels They offer Core Power Yoga 1,2 and 3 (Vinyasa), Hot Yoga, Hot Power Fusion, Yoga Sculpt and Core Restore.  My favorite is Yoga Sculpt. 2.…

2015 Chicago Marathon – I Want You!

Some of you already know (or figured out through comments) that the Chicago Marathon is my top choice for a fall marathon.  Why Chicago? Image: Chicago Marathon The obvious - a flat and fast course. I’ve never visited Chicago. Would be fun to run five of the six World Marathon Majors.  I do not think I will ever qualify for Boston (hence 5/6)…I know never say never…I’ve read some great success stories (while I fully support the charity runners, I…

Shamrock Half Training – 1/19-1/25 – Week 1

Last Monday marked the end of my Charleston Half Marathon training posts.  Marred with injuries and the flu, I look forward to a fresh start as I begin (well transition) training for my next goal race, the Shamrock Half Marathon. I will also participate in the Dolphin challenge, which also consists of an 8K the day before.  Image: Shamrock Marathon Monday 1/19 - 45 minutes personal training (work ran over) Tuesday 1/20 - Rest day  Wednesday 1/21 - Rest day Thursday…

Friday Five – Things About Me III (HS Edition)

TGIF - this week felt so long! Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and this week’s theme is “Five Things About Me.”  This theme is always fun to participate in because you learn so much about each other.  Today I am going to put a spin on it and make it a high school edition. 1. Attended the same High School as my mom (sort of) My high school was renovated my freshman (9th grade) and sophomore (10th grade)…