Fitness Friday...March 29th Edition!

Yesterday was an interesting day! Me and the boys headed out to run at the track like we did on Tuesday but when we got there they had the road blocked off. They were doing some kind of work in the parking lot.  So we headed back home and I tried to think of a different plan. We live at the beginning of our neighborhood so the traffic is very busy. It makes it hard to run and for the boys to play. So we walked to a side street where the traffic isn't as bad. The boys rode their bikes while I ran up and down the street. They only let me get a mile in but it was better than nothing. We walked back home and I reached inside my skirt pocket for the key...and discovered it was the car key...not the house key! We were locked out! I called my husband but couldn't get him until about 5 minutes later. He was in a meeting for another 20 minutes and then he could come let us in. So we played in the backyard until he got there. Not the way I wanted my day to start out for sure!

Today it's Fitness Friday! I'm going to tell you all about my runs and workouts for the week. It wasn't the best workout week due to my boys being on Spring Break and home from school but I enjoyed getting to spend more time with them!

• Saturday- 6.2 miles at the Azalea Trail Run in 1:05:26 average pace 10:32 

• Sunday- #plankaday 1:02, walk around Fort Pickens 

• Monday- #plankaday 1:01

• Tuesday- #plankaday 1:02, 3.11 mile track run in 30:22 average pace 9:46

• Wednesday- #plankaday 1:15

• Thursday- #plankaday 1:30, 1 mile run in 9:46 average pace 9:46, 25 burpees in the backyard while we were locked out!

• Friday- #plankaday 1:00

So that was my week! I did more playing with the boys than anything else! But it was a great week! This afternoon I am headed to New Orleans with Paige for the Crescent City Classic 10K tomorrow! I can't wait to run this race! It's going to be fun!

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter! Remember the true meaning of Easter and why we celebrate it. I am so thankful God sent his son to die on the cross for my sins...and that He arose!!!

QOTD: Are you racing this weekend? Any Easter traditions?

Fitness Friday and SPIbelt Contest!

Hey everyone! Has this week flown by? It feels like it was just Monday! But nope...it's already Friday...and the start of our Spring Break! I am looking forward to some quality time with my boys this next week! We don't have any vacation plans since we are going to Disney this summer but I'm going to try to make the week as fun as possible for my boys!

Today it's Fitness Friday! Here are all the workouts and runs I did this week!

• Saturday- #plankaday 1:01, 12 mile run in 2:14:54 average pace 11:14

• Sunday- #plankaday 1:03

• Monday- #plankaday 1:05, 4 minute Tabata workout with Brad Gouthro's Live Lean Meltdown series

• Tuesday- #plankaday 1:11, 3.11 mile run in 29:56 average pace 9:38

• Wednesday- #plankaday 1:00, 20 burpees

• Thursday- #plankaday 1:15, 3 mile run in 31:56 average pace 10:38

• Friday- #plankaday 1:00

It was a pretty good week of workouts and runs for me! I am excited because tomorrow I am running a 10K race with my Sole2Soul Sisters! We do this race (Azalea Trail Run) every year and we always dress up! It's mostly for fun...I'm not planning on being too serious about it. 

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Some of you may remember my review of the SPIbelt a few months ago. It is an amazing little belt that holds so much stuff!!! I use it mostly on short runs to hold my phone and keys. 

If you love your SPIbelt as much as I love mine...you have a chance to show it! SPIbelt is having a little contest!

Here's what you have to do:

- You must be 18 years or older to enter.

- Submit a video HERE showing how you use SPIbelt in your everyday life. 

- Videos should be 30 seconds to 2 minutes long.

- You can use any phone or camera to shoot your video.

- Entries will be accepted March 15, 2013- April 15, 2013.

The videos will be featured on SPIbelt's YouTube page and portions may be featured in promotional videos at marathons and newscasts all over the world! The top pics will be featured on SPIbelt's Facebook and Twitter pages where fans will vote for the winners!

The best part:

- The winner will receive TWO ROUND-TRIP AIRLINE TICKETS!!!

- The second and third place winners will receive SPIbelt prize packs!

WOW!!!! What are you waiting for? Shoot your video today and enter this awesome contest!!!

All of the details can be found at http://www.spibelt.com/MyVideoContest/!

QOTD: Have you ever dressed up at a race? Are you going to enter the SPIbelt contest?

Don't forget to enter my Huma Chia Energy Gel GIVEAWAY!!!

Fitness Friday...A Great Week!

Can you believe today is the first day of February??? January flew by!!!

It's Fitness Friday! Time for me to let you know this week's workouts and runs! I'm feeling pretty accomplished this week! I got in some workouts other than runs and planks...so that's good for me! :-)

This week's workouts:

• Saturday- #plankaday 1:04, 9 mile run in 1:40:45 average pace 11:12

• Sunday- #plankaday 1:13, 3 mile run in 33:10 average pace 11:04

• Monday- #plankaday 1:30, 12 pushups, 15 burpees

• Tuesday- #plankaday 1:01

• Wednesday- #plankaday 1:02 15 pushups, 20 burpees

• Thursday- #plankaday 1:08, 3 mile run in 31:09 average pace 10:22

• Friday- #plankaday 1:00

So I added pushups and burpees in this week! Baby steps right? :-)

For the month of February I am going to try Run With Jess's February Fitness Challenge! This involves doing planks, pushups, and skullcrushers almost every day. And you also do your normal runs. I think it will help to have a challenge to keep me accountable! Join in if you'd like!

Tomorrow I'm running 10 miles with my Sole2Soul Sisters Seaside Half Marathon training group. To celebrate their double digit run we are eating breakfast after the run! Yes...I run for food lol!!! I'm sure that's all I'm going to be thinking about as I run tomorrow!

QOTD: Do you have a long run planned for this weekend? How many miles?

Fitness Friday...Taper Week!

It's Fitness Friday! Are you ready to hear all about my workouts this week? Here we go!

• Saturday- #plankaday 2:07, 8 mile run in 1:28:45 average pace 11:06
• Sunday- #plankaday 2:12
• Monday- #plankaday 2:28, 25 burpees
• Tuesday- #plankaday 3:14, 3.11 mile run in 32:41 average pace 10:31

• Wednesday- #plankaday 2:08, Leg workout with my friend Stephanie and her personal trainer (blog post about this coming soon!!!)
• Thursday- #plankaday 2:04, 3.11 mile run in 32:21 average pace 10:24

• Friday- #plankaday 2:16

All in all a great week of tapering...yeah I wasn't very good at tapering.  Although I did slow my runs down a little. And I did some strength training this week...burpees at home and then a leg workout which consisted of wall sits, calf exercises, and pushing a 45 pound weight across the floor. I will be telling you all about that soon! :-) But let me just say that on Thursday morning (the day after the leg workout) that I got out of bed and almost fell to the ground because it hurt to straighten my legs! My calves were that sore!!! Ouch!!!

I'm super excited that Sunday I will be running my 10th half marathon!!! And it will be with the wonderful ladies I've spent the last 3 and 1/2 months training! So excited!!!

QOTD: Are you good at tapering when you are supposed to? What awesome workout did you do this week?

Fitness Friday...All It Takes is 5 Minutes and WINNER!

It's Fitness Friday! Here's a rundown of my workouts this week:

• Saturday- #plankaday 2:08, 30 burpees, 5 mile run in 54:45 average pace 10:57
• Sunday- #plankaday 2:12, 30 burpees
• Monday- #plankaday 2:03, 10 burpees
• Tuesday- #plankaday 2:17, 4 mile treadmill run in 43:23 average pace 10:50

• Wednesday- #plankaday 3:32 A NEW PR!!!, Give Me Five Workout

• Thursday- #plankaday 2:03, 3 mile run in 30:17 average pace 10:05

I also refueled after my run with some Strawberry Banana Chobani Greek Yogurt and Chia Seeds...yummy!!!

• Friday- #plankaday 2:08, 15 burpees

Runs were great this week! Had a great 5 miler on Saturday and my short runs were great too. Tomorrow I have a 12 miler and then it's taper time for my next half on Sept. 30th!!! 

I also did some strength training with my Give Me 5 workout! I had a sick child this week...he didn't go back to school until Thursday so it was hard to get into the gym. So I made a workout I could do at home. I needed something quick because Hayden wanted Momma around him at all times. I figured he would give me 5 minutes! I did this workout and my legs are STILL sore today! It was a quick but very effective workout...and it ONLY TOOK 5 MINUTES!!! This is proof that you CAN make the time to workout! Anyone can spare 5 minutes!!! :-) Feel free to pin this workout if you would like! :-)

I also have a winner for you today! Thanks so much to everyone who entered the giveaway for an Armpocket! I wish you all could win!!! But there can only be ONE winner and random.org picked #11 and that is......

Congrats Jennifer from From Wine to Weightlifting!!! Please email me at mindy@roadrunnergirl.com with your mailing address and the model, color, and size Armpocket you would like!

Don't forget to enter my Energy Bits Giveaway!

QOTD: What was your favorite workout this week?

Burpee Boom Challenge Comes to An End!

Oh I am kind of sad this challenge is over! I don't know about you but I have begun to like burpees! So much so that I am going to continue to do them. And I've heard from several of you that you are going to continue to do them too! Oh that makes my heart happy! :-)

Burpees have definitely made me feel stronger. I can tell that my core is stronger for sure. A few months ago attempting one burpee was horrible...I almost pulled an ab muscle each time I tried. So I am proof that these things work! :-)

I've enjoyed getting all of your calendars and seeing all the burpees you did!!! So proud of everyone that participated in my Burpee Boom Challenge!!!

Ok I know you are ready for the winners! There are two prizes up for grabs: the Nathan Triangle Hydration Pak and the "Yay Burpees" Sox from The Sox Box.

The winners were picked via random drawing by my sweet hubby!

Congratulations Ashley from My Life With Weight Loss and Christine Lesmerises!!!!

Please email mindy@roadrunnergirl.com with your mailing address so I can get those prizes out to you!!!

Thanks again to everyone who did burpees with me all month long!!! :-)

QOTD: What's your most hated exercise move?

Don't forget to enter my Armpocket Giveaway!!!

Fitness Friday and Birthday Celebration!

It's Fitness Friday!  Here's the rundown of my runs and workouts this week!

• Saturday- #plankaday 1:33, 15 burpees for the Burpee Boom Challenge, 10 mile run in 1:55:15 average pace 11:31
• Sunday-  #plankaday 2:15, 15 burpees
• Monday-  #plankaday 2:20, 30 burpees
• Tuesday-  #plankaday 3:04 A NEW PR!!!, 30 burpees

• Wednesday-  #plankaday 2:31, 30 burpees, 3.11 mile run in 31:02 average pace 9:59

• Thursday-  #plankaday 2:02, 30 burpees, 3 mile treadmill run in 32:59 average pace 10:59, free weights and machines at the gym...arms

• Friday-  #plankaday 2:22, 30 burpees

I did great with my runs this week but I'm still not where I need to be with strength and cross training.  I seriously need to make a plan.  I suck without a plan.  Plus...I walk into the gym and I just don't know what to do.  

Sawyer had an awesome birthday!  Thanks so much for all the birthday wishes to him!  And yes...you know I have to share pictures of his birthday celebration with you!  Warning...he's in this stage where I just can't get him to smile a real smile for pictures lol!  So some of them are pretty scary lol!

Here he is at recess at school!  I took sugar cookies up there to share with his class at snack time!

The men in our family all stick out their tongues when they are focusing or concentrating on something lol!  It's quite funny!

He made the funniest expressions when opening his presents!!!

Does anyone else's boys play with these "trash pack" things?  My boys love them!

Grandma and Papa gave him money to spend!  

Sawyer picked Mellow Mushroom for his birthday dinner...yum!!!

He asked for a funfetti cake with blue icing and sprinkles....so that's what I made him! :-)

Saturday we are celebrating again!  We are doing a double birthday party for both Hayden and Sawyer...it's a pool party so it should be a blast!

QOTD: Do you have any suggestions for me for strength training workouts I can do at the gym or at home? I need help!

Don't forget to enter my Zipfizz Giveaway!!!