Month: August 2012

30 Day Running Challenge: Day 30

Show us a sweaty post-run picture!

So this is a terrible picture of me, but it was right at the finish line of the Bayshore Half Marathon this past Memorial Day.  I am in the green.

In better news, I had a great run today.  My pace was quick (for me) and I just felt great!  Which was shocking, seeing as I ate terribly today.

Happy running!  I’m sad the 30 day challenge is over 😦

Such a great workout today!
Just do it.

I love strength training!  As much as I enjoy running, and could run for days, there is something so great about strength training and pushing your body to the limit in that way.  I find that it is much easier to quantify my progress with strength training than with running.

I did some great back squats, lots of kettlebell work (turkish get-ups, overhead swings, etc.), single leg dead-lifts, stability ball knee tucks, pikes and body saws, just to name a few of the moves.  And I FINALLY conquered the tallest plyo-box we have at the gym!

All in all, a great workout, AND  I am down a pound a half.  I will take it!

30 Day Running Challenge: Day 29

Do you like running with a buddy, in groups, or solo? Why?

I used to HATE running with people.  I always found running to be very personal; a great time to reflect and be alone with your thoughts.  I have found, though, that with training, I love having a running buddy, or at least someone to ride a bike along with me.  I find it much harder to stop when there is someone with me.

On a side not: I FOUND MY IPOD LAST NIGHT!!!  Victory for me!

Happy running!  I can’t believe the 30 day running challenge is almost over 😦