This post is actually my reminder. Over the weekend I realized I hadn't realized how many virtual events I signed up for. My husband is going to read this and either shake his head, roll his eyes or both!
I take full adavantage of the holiday season :)
Virtual Holiday Calendar 2011
It's all too much fun to pass up! How are you celebrating the holidays? Real life only? Virtual races? Gift exchanges?
Time to workout!
Week 2 Review After kind of a crappy start to the week (with almost every workout being a conversation with myself about how much I didn't feel like working out) I ended the week with the best run I've had in about 3 weeks! 6 miles, with the exception of mile 1, at an average 9:32 pace! It felt so good to begin feeling like I wasn't recovering anymore. I smiled while I ran and for the rest of the day!
This was the second Saturday of joining a new running group. We started together but didn't actually run together this time. They were doing track work and I just wanted the mileage. No worries. I felt great, ran a new route and enjoyed myself the entire time!
Week 3 Goals
Workout Plan
Sunday - run 5, Stretch X
Monday - Chest, Shoulders and Triceps ; Ab Ripper
Tuesday - run 6, Ab Ripper
Wednesday - Back and Biceps; Ab Ripper, Interval Plus
Thursday - Yoga X, run 5
Friday - Legs & Back; Ab Ripper, Kenpo
Saturday - run 10, Ab Ripper, Stretch X
(all strength training, cross training and most core workouts are P90X and P90X Plus)
Continuing with the same Nutrition Goals from last week.
Adding One More Goal this week.
And lastly, I leave you with this because I'm a sucker for Nike ads and I wish this was my lunch hour.
Now the link up! Share your HBBC 2011 updates, recaps and reviews!
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Before I get to week 1 of HBBC, I started a new running club yesterday and while in the store I saw this quote. I loved it and immediately thought of the joy of simply running because you can.
Week 1 was all about the points! Nothing like a little friendly competition to keep you motivated.
Review Week 1: Being off from work for the holiday and a little more flexibility with time made it relatively easy to accomplish my workout goals for the first week. Nutrition goals? Not perfect but not derailed by the holiday either. Other than a candy cane truffle from Godiva in the mall I wasn't really tempted by sweets/desserts. We'll see how long that lasts :) The best part...I ate what I wanted and didn't have even one moment of guilt!
One thing I noticed this week was how I felt after eating more carbs that I typically would. Kind of sluggish and not a lot of energy.
Week 2 Goals
Workouts
Nutrition
How did week 1 go for you? Are sweets your biggest temptation during the holidays?
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Now the link-up
How to Particpate
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I'm out the door this morning for one of my most favorite holiday traditions, Black Friday with my daughter. Shopping, Starbucks, Panera for breakfast, the music, decorations, and even the crowds...love it all!
Before I go...
Happy Friday!
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1. Thoughs of gratitude. I am so incredibly grateful for everything in my life that makes is wonderful. Even on what feels like the worst of days my life is pretty incredible.
2. As badly as I wanted to go running the fear of disappointment was stronger. I was so afraid of finding out that I wasn't ready to run I waited an extra day. I dreaded the first few tell-all steps. Happily, all went well! I ran 5 miles, non-stop with no pain or discomfort from the surgery. In fact, I felt stronger than ever. I'm working on a theory as to how this is possible after about 3 weeks of no running.
3. A fun addition to my blog. I have so many recipes to share but couldn't find a user friendly and print ready option for my blog. Until now! Check out my Recipage here Recipage: Fitness, Health & Happiness. Inlcudes search options, printing, emailing and more. New recipes coming soon!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I'm off for a run :)
Welcome to Fitness Friday!
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Only 4 more days until I get to run again! Not running leaves me wondering what I should blog about for Fitness Friday.
I could talk about the fact that I have handled this recovery (aka not running) better than any other time in the past.
I could also talk about how much I love Shakeology and may never be able to go back to my regular protein smoothies.
How about if I mention the envelope Chad left in my suitcase when I went to Chicago. This is part of what he wrote about. His gift to me for running Chicago, the Kindle Fire. It was delivered 2 days ago. So cool!
Maybe I could talk about starting the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge at Run To The Finish tomorrow. It's going to be a fun way to enjoy the holidays while focusing on health and fitness too. That means way less stress for me!
Or maybe I'll just mention how much I love this and want "Defy Your Limits" on a tee-shirt and that surprising yourself is the best feeling.
via (Pinterest Board)
I can't imagine why I thought I didn't have anything to blog about. I can always find running related things to talk about :)
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1. The joy of new running clothes :) Last weekend I bought running pants at Dicks Sporting Goods. I can't wait to try them out next week when I'm back to running.
Check out the
Nike On The Run Women's Running Pants
I found at Nike online
2. I know some of you guys are planning your 2012 calendar and goals. Why not join me for Twelve In Twenty Twelve with a goal of running 12 half marathons?
Sponsors include iFitness and Chica Bands with possible sponsorship from a women's running apparel company (I will know more in January). Contact me if you're interested! Please share this with your running friends that might be interested in joining. Thanks!
3. After debating between 2012 ING New York and the Marine Corps Marathon I finally decided on the 2012 Marine Corps Marathon. Now to see if I can work out "life" in October so that this is doable. And I may even be able to convince Chad to run this one with me!
Happy Thursday!
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Have you set goals for 2012 (running or otherwise)? Does your new year include a marathon? Have you run the MCM? I'd love to hear your opinions and how you liked it.
Thanksgiving. A time for family, friends, and food. Running and shopping too!
For the first second time in the 18 years I've been married I'm not cooking Thanksgiving dinner. This year most of our Thanksgiving dinner will be catered by Whole Foods. At first I wasn't sure about having dinner catered but after Chad and I went to A Taste of Whole Foods Holidays the decision was easy. So delicious!
In addition to the Whole Foods' menu the Conyers' Thanksgiving 2011 will include:
Print this to frame
Thanksgiving Subway Art Printable (via)
Begin the day with a run.
Thanksgiving Day Race 2011 (via)
I will be doing a little bit of cooking to add to our menu...
Roasted Butternut Squash (via)
Unbelievably Healthy Pumpkin Pie (via)
Apple, Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette (via)
And a tradition that we started when my daughter was a toddler.
Black Friday Shopping [with my daughter] (via)
We start here
Starbucks (via)
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What plans do you have for Thanksgiving? Do you have Thanksgiving traditions? Do you venture out for Black Friday shopping?
1. Disclaimer: Please excuse the momentary bad attitude. Having forced limitations placed on you sucks! Just to name a few. No running. No lifting more than 10 lbs. No swimming (I don't even swim but being told I can't sucks). Not even 48 hours since having surgery and it feels like I've been recovering for weeks.
Bad attitude aside over. All went well with the surgery and minimal pain post-op. I keep reminding myself it will be worth it in the end. Thank you for the emails, prayers and well wishes.
2. As I mentioned here You Can't Run for 2 Weeks, I've been planning our Thanksgiving menu using this issue of Cooking Light Magazine. Yummy recipes for healthy versions of traditional favorites and a few new ideas to add to the menu. But, now I'm considering Thanksgiving the easy way, holiday catering by Whole Foods Market. I still have a few days to decide.
3. I've narrowed down my possible 2012 marathon options to The ING New York City Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon.
Happy Thursday!
The dreaded words, "you'll have to have surgery" and my first question was "how long until I can run?" First, because it's an assumption people seem to make, having surgery is not due to a running injury and in no way due to running. On the bright side, I have an excellent surgeon who is a runner and when I found out I would have to have surgery he understood my wanting to wait until after Chicago but not wait too long that I wouldn't be ready for my first half on Jan 15. He just gets it :)
So on Tuesday at 12:30 I'm having surgery followed by a quick recovery and 2 weeks of no running. 2 weeks of no running! No worries. I have a plan.
Goal: Recover and be ready to start P90X2 on Sunday, January 1 and run my first of 12 half marys on January 15.
Plan (contingent on a great recovery, which I fully expect, and no risk of returning to running too soon):
- Be grateful that yes this is surgery but it's not too serious.
- Return to work on 11/14.
- Start the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge 2011 on 11/19.
- Start Shakeology on 11/20 and test Beachbody claims of "the healthiest meal of the day."
- Gradually start running on 11/22 using the remainder of the week for short easy runs.
- Begin a training plan for the 1/15 half mary on 11/27.
- Run the Thanksgiving Day Race 2011 on 11/24.
- Run the Jingle Bell Run 5K 12/10.
What will I do with my down time (not a big fan of down time)?
- play more board games with Chad, Alec and Alyssa
- catch up on magazines
- catch up on DVRd True Blood and Game of Thrones
- hopefully have everything ready to finally transfer blogs
- finish reading Run Less Run Faster and come up with a training plan
- finalize plans with iFitness for Twelve in Twenty-Twelve
- plan the Thanksgiving menu (this year I'm using Cooking Light Magazine)
That should work. Enough to keep me focused and distracted.
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How would you spend your down time if you were told you couldn't run or workout?
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