8k run

Remember yesterday when I said I was going to run the 10k in the Fiddlers Run? Well ..after months off from running I decided I needed a practice attempt. So I laced up my beautiful new Frees and headed off for an 8k to see how I would do. Halfway I looked at my watch to see my pace (desperate for a Garmin!) and noticed I was at 20:03. Okay ..starting to panic because I was just trying to keep my time under an hour. Yeah, slow as old heck was my game plan. Remember I haven't run for months!

So I stop at the store& down an entire 710mL of Powerade zero(Gatorade? I can never remember between the 2) mixed berry. It was heavenly! Seriously ..was my first time trying it and I am in love. Downside? I drank 710mL with 4k left to run. Yeahhh ..so I finished the rest of my run still very quickly albeit with a bunch of Powerade slopping around in my belly and it really hurt. So then it was all said& done? I did a personal best 8k. 42:19 !! So now I feel confident in doing my 10k fiddler's run. Actually sort of can't wait.

So that's all I have worth mentioning today ..I still have to do Insanity day 4 which is, thankfully, a cardio recovery day. My legs aren't too achy so I may as well do it. I also was playing around with some photos today from a wedding last year.. I ended up with a photo of the boyfriend that I have always really liked but now I love!

PS don't forget about the Anadel giveaway! Wondering what the heck is going on with my comment section ..either it isn't working very well or people have decided to never comment on my blog again. Either way the massive drop in comments is making me sad. Oh well .. hope you're all at least still reading& I'll try to make it more interactive or something ahah

Wednesday!

It's a Wednesday .. I'm not in classes. Life is good! If you're wondering where last night's blog post was, I didn't have an internet connection :( I sometimes hate our wireless. Oh well. My day wasn't super exciting, I did Insanity& went to work. At work, lots of things happened that made me an angry worker, but by selectively forgetting I have maintained both my sanity and free from jail. Mostly, one thing get spoken to me SO much that I wonder, do these people really think they're clever?!
1. "Oh, I didn't think anyone was working."
Yes, because we frequently leave the store wide open with absolutely not a soul in it. We turn off the cameras and do a count before we leave and after. This is a check to see how honest people are. Was anything stolen? Was enough cash left for the amount stolen? ..does this seem like reality? No. It's not. Of COURSE someone is here to take your cash and keep you honest. God.

So, now that I have vented about how much I adore my job and my internet connection, I will discuss yesterdays workout. Yesterday I repeated Plyometrics, it was still super exciting and I am consistently getting to do more and more of the program. It was awesome. I feel great after finishing a day, like I can still keep going. That is PERFECT when you consider that most days after a workout, I'm heading to the gym to rock the bosu ball and also run a few miles. Today, I'm headed to the gym with Marg but .. it's a day off from Insanity! I LOVE rest days :)

So, Meg and myself are going to run an 8k in Louisbourg on March 5th. It's called the Slush Run and I'm so excited to do it and keep moving away from 5k into my real preferred distance of a full marathon. I think having that date looming over me, I will manage to pound out a few 10k runs on the treadmill. I reallllly hate running on the treadmill and did manage to run outside for as long as possible. Now, though, the sidewalks are covered in ice and snow, so outdoor running is impossible. It makes me sad and also makes me anxious for spring to come. With spring, comes fresh new sidewalks and outdoor activities. Also, in the spring, I will be breaking out my bicycle and encouraging my boyfriend to come for long rides :D He loves his bike ALMOST as much as I love mine, so it won't be difficult. Speaking of the boyfriend, I am super proud of him starting P90X. You go, Garret! I will be kicking your ass in the spring on the bike though.

So, now the only thing left to discuss is my THREE DAYS worth of photos. I have 2 of them taken (obviously) and today's is still to be determined. So, I apologize in advance for another photo of my dog and here they are:

For 3 days ago, which is photo 18 (I think ..keeping track of these things via day is so hard!), I couldn't decide between just the dinosaur or Garret and the dinosaur. I opted to include Garret. I love this photo because it includes a bunch of my favorite things:
1. Snowy weather
2. Late night drives
3. My boyfriend
4. A dinosaur
5. Adventures due to late night drives
6. Anti-smoking campaign!

So, that's one day done. Now, onto the next. The next photo is one of my dog. Sorry, but let's be real. He is the sweetest little dog you've ever seen. Today, my camera is coming to the gym with me / random other places so hopefully we'll be back to getting some more variety! Like I've mentioned before, I really need more work on portraits so I need to get over my weird thing about asking people to be photographed. I'm not even talking strangers, I'm talking friends and family. So, if anyone is reading this and is interested in a photo of yourself .. please, drop a line. I need help ahaha

And now, today has been productive. I have blogged, eaten a healthy breakfast, reminded myself I need to go buy some yogurt and fruits and made plans to go to the gym with Margy :) I hope you have a fabulous hump day!

Oh, and before you leave my blog .. I will encourage you to check out this lady (Jenn Grant) and her fabulous new song (Getcha Good)!