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Monday, March 11, 2013

Move it Monday: 5 weeks left!

Wow, time is flying! There are only 5 weeks (really more like 4 and a half) until the Rock the Parkway 1/2 Marathon.  When I signed up for this race in September (nothing like 6+ months to procrastinate prepare for another race) my only goal was to finish. Now, I'd like a PR. Maybe 2:10??? We shall see.  I got a little bored of running throughout December and January, but I'm happy that I've caught the bug again and am feeling more motivated to hit the concrete.

Last week I managed a 4 mile run (at a PR for me! 9:15 pace), Ballet Booty (my last class as the instructor is moving to Paris, touche'), a 1 mile (yes, one) trail run that ended early due to soaking wet, frozen feet, and topped it off on Saturday with a 10-mile morning run. I'm trying to step it up knowing I'll be off my routine for a little while.

In hopes of staying on top of training throughout the next 5 weeks, I've decided to sign up for a 10 mile race on April 6th, one week before the big race.  I did this race last year and was so incredibly proud that I even finished without dying, or walking.  You guys, I finished LAST. No joke.  So, I'm thinking I should go back and redo that one, even it's just for a second-to-last position. :)

Looking at the forecast, it looks like afternoon outdoor runs are in the future! I couldn't be happier.  This is our last month at our gym, and I've learned two things.  1. I'm not a treadmill gal.  2. I really enjoy yoga. I'd definitely join again, but I much prefer to be outdoors.

Linking up with Ashley!

Thursday, March 7, 2013

What's in my {travel} bag?

We're packing our bags here in a week or so for a cruise vacation to the Caribbean.  To say I'm excited is an understatement.  In order to help the days pass leading up to our vaca I've created a fashion board of all the things I'd like to stuff in my little bag.  Dreaming of the sun and sand...

beach day

an Evening Out

hanging around

hanging around by allismea featuring converse

Hope you're having a great week!
-m