Sweaty Saturday!

Hello!

How was your week?  Did you hit your goals? still crushing the resolutions? I have completed several great workouts this week.  they were challenging but doable and i felt great, especially on the run portion.  

     Today, i also had a client complete her 3rd marathon!!  i was so excited for her.  She killed her training, she hasn't had an issue with some niggling injuries, and she was feeling mentally and physically strong.  Her race was in southern california, and at sea level.  That was a strong bonus coming from elevation.  
Then the weather took a turn.  

Due to weather, no spectators.

She watched her sub 4 go by... but she finished. It wasn't her slowest, but it wasn't the PR she had hoped.  But when i asked her if she wanted to try again, without hesitation, she responded, "oh yes."  I know she was also thinking she could possibly bust out a BQ if everything lined up... so when she said yes, it made my heart sing.  I am sooooooooo proud of her.  And after my few successful runs, i am now searching for a full.  hahaha! not the most logical, but meh... sometimes that is how i roll.  For reference, I decided to run my first full after a 7 mile run with some ladies in our town.  That was the furthest i had ever run. I decided it felt great, and i loved "long" distance. hahahahhhahahahah 7 isn't truly long... this i now know. But i do like long runs. it takes me 3-5 miles to warm up, so 8-16 is ideal for me. My point is, that one day of running can make or break it, and you just hope that that day isn't a race day.  i am a bit heart broken that she didn't crush her goal, we live in a place with wind/rain/elements etc, but I know some people need the crowd energy and other racers to help pull them along.  I think for her next race we will discuss some tactics and possibly how to choose events that at least have some of what you need, if it is crowds/more racers etc. this event was small, and maybe that isn't great for her.  I am such an in my head runner, you could drop me on an isolated island and if there are fuel stations, porta potties in case, I'm good! I also think she lives by her watch, so maybe have her do some runs more on feel.  Running by the watch zaps energy, and when running long distance you need all of your energy.  Also, i think she needed to have a more solid base.  she signed up for this race to get herself back to running.  I really feel that if you want to pr you need to have the base, then begin the plan.  of course one can train and be successful for a full in 16 weeks, but most people need the base.  Especially, since she doesn't necessarily cross train or maintain a level of fitness when not running.  These are factors i will try to encourage and enforce the next go around. Run and learn.

So in my search, i found a Runrevel full in chilliwack BC.  Has anyone done any run revel race? Has anyone done this one inparticular? Any info would be great!! Tomorrow is Sunday, a great day to end/start a successful workout week!

How are those resolutions going?

So... we are about 8 weeks into the new year.  How is everyone doing with their resolutions? Have you stuck to it 75% of the time? Have you totally fallen off track? Is anyone partaking in the #elizabethanderin2019 challenge?  I have been doing great keeping up with that challenge, 25 on the toes pushups and a 1:30 wall sit.  i often use that as part of my warm up for whatever workout is on the agenda for the day.  If you have fallen off track was is due to illness? so many terrible bugs going around. or were you bored? do you have enough variety in your plan?  My issue is the opposite of that.  i don't have enough time to do all of the workouts i want to be doing! :)  I am really enjoying running right now, and also seriously upping my reformer routine, which has been feeling great.  Plus, the pops and i are doing p90x3 workouts 3-5x/week.  I also totally admire/respect Kira Stokes and she has come out with a fitness app.  i haven't pulled the trigger yet, because i did buy a package of her workouts and there are about 8 on there that i throw into my rotation, but i am sure i will be subscribing to the app-her workouts are so thorough, and concise and the cues are spot on!  Another app i did a trial run was the Anna Kaiser one.  Also, EXCELLENT.  it is different than what i normally do, it is cardio dance with some strength moves sprinkled in.  It does, however, have some excellent treadmill routines too.  And the dances are broken down and super fun. this app is around 35$/month which is a little pricey... the Stoked app is $15.  But both seem great. There are lots of apps out there, and some are FREE! So if boredom is an issue maybe try one of these.  

how has the nutrition side of wellness been going?  Do you use an app for that? i still am a fan of MyFitnessPal.  it is free, and has a great library and can be accessed from the computer or app on the phone and they sync.  i personally needed to cut back on sugar.  I have been doing better, but not great.  The hubbee did buy me a few fahhhhhhncy chocolate bars for valentine's day, and i have eaten a few bites each day. not great, but at least i have been pacing myself.  MODERFUCKINGRATION!

There are also some fun challenges on the Nike running app.  They have a variety of distances that are very doable. But they are motivating and helping me hit my goals.  

Let me know if you try any of the fitness apps or have any others to recommend! 

a few days into the new year and the new challenge

So, how is it going?  have you at least done the challenge each day?  Has that motivated you to step up your game, or lay off the sugar?  All of the baby steps add up, and if you take them all at once, the changes happen sooner!  I understand the theory of one thing at a time, but i also believe in ripping off the band aid, you are simply delaying the inevitable...

i have added in more runs and 4 p90x3 workouts each week, and making sure i hit the reformer several time, even if only for ten minutes.  Feet in straps is my JAM!  As are the infinite possibility of lunges that are amazing. My father and i are training for the Snowjoke half marathon, and it is going well.  He hasn't done much running but is crushing the p90x3 workouts and some added strength training and doing the bike.  I think this is helping to build his base so he will be in better shape for running.  I am a firm believer that you get in shape to run, you don't run to get in shape! it is a high impact activity and your body needs build up to that intensity.

I hope everyone is crushing there goals and feeling GREAT!

It's officially Spring!

I love this time of year!  I love the greens making their appearance again. I love longer days. And i love picking races for the upcoming running season. Having just ran a crappy half, I am looking forward to redeeming myself at some other races.  I am stoked to be running Seawheeze again this year.  That race was so amazing last year.  The whole event was amazing and I completely fell head over heels for Vancouver.  City/mountains/ocean= my mecca!  it was crazy beautiful and Lululemon did an amazing job with this entire event.  But even though i am looking forward to that half it isn't until August.  I am also contemplating another full... Bozeman?  

I am starting a boot camp next week and will decide after that if i am up for the training for a full again.  I am looking forward to my bootcamp.  I am incorporating TRX, Barre, Pilates, p90x3 and 21dayfx extreme into a running program.  I think it is going to be great.  There will be variety, but also upping the intensity.  i have been just sort of going through the motions the past few months, and i need to get back to having a focus and goals.

does anyone else have any goals? share! 

where have i been and where has the time gone?

it has been a VERY long time since my last post... 


Certainly a lot has happened since then.  The Portland marathon was a relative success since the temps sky rocketed to 87 degrees, and around mile 21/22 i had to walk about half a mile and ask a person sitting on the curb for their water (mind you I don't even share drinks with the hubbee).  I still came in sub four, which was great since i assumed i was around the 5 hour mark.  I bailed on the full in Arizona because my mother was going to visit. That didn't happen either.  Sadly, she came down with the flu, and due to her diabetes, there were complications and she ended up passing.  Wow. that was really hard to write.  

I have been so thankful for my ability to run.  I definitely do not take it for granted, and it was actually a great part of the trip to kentucky to run with my uncle and cousin every day.  I am thankful that we shared that time and experience.  Even with my gratitude for the outlet, my running has solely been for the release, no goal in mind.  i ran several halves last year, but just because i was registered for them before my mom passed.  i have been sort of just going through the motions.  There is a point during long runs where i get goose bumps, and very emotional, so after several bouts with this, i haven't wanted to run long. however, i think i am ready for another full.  I am registered for the pub run half (no time goal, just a fun run) and i have enjoyed the training.  Due to several trips in the works, i don't want to travel for the full, so i am thinking of doing the Bozeman full.  As much as i love traveling to sea level for fulls, I think the bozeman one will be a blast.  

So, hopefully this is the first in regular posts!  I would love to hear of others goals and races.  I am also looking forward to Seawheeze again!  That race was FANTASTIC last year and i fell in love with Vancouver.  Ocean, city, mountains, it was magical!! 

Off to the studio to do arms and abs and a few miles on the 'mill!  Have you moved your body today?!