First Long Run Recap

Yesterday the hubby and I set foot out onto the Los Gatos Creek Trail to accomplish our 6 mile run!  It was a gorgeous and cool morning.  We were ready....so I thought!

Pros:
Nice to be back on the trail
Saw fellow runners
Inspiration
Trail wasn't packed
Sun was shining
6.03 miles
58:07 minutes
534 calories burned
Great Music
Positive vibes from Alex
Miles 3-4 got better and Alex was pushing me thru
Miles 5-6 ROCKED!


Cons:
Mile 1-2 were the HARDEST.  Must have stopped at least 3 times to stretch and legs were cramping up.
I think the reason why I had a hard time for the first 2 miles was I was a little tired and I drank alcohol the night before. Will def not be doing that again.

I am relazing that training for a marathon is no joke!  Granted I have trained for 10k's, 12's and a few half marathons, but this is really no JOKE!

So, with that said for my next long run I am going to bed early and no alcohol consumption!

This is week 2 and tmrw we are heading out for 3 miles. 

Happy Running

Yummy Protein Shake

Here  is the recipe:

• 1 cup of Vanilla Soy Milk
• 1/4 of fat free cottage cheese
• 1 tsp of flax meal
• 1/2 cup of rasperries
• 1 packets of starbucks ready to go coffee - although i wld just use 1/2 a pack
• A few ice cubes
• Blend and Enjoy!

I did not get my run in today but will do my KB class and its punching bags tonight!!!!!

The weather is great too!

GREAT day thus far

I started my day with a nice, slow paced run with my hubby.  We ran 2.75 miles.  Goal was 3 but my foot was acting up but def better than yesterday's run.

Two cups of coffee later, I did some job searching and decided why not try retail and get the discount on work out clothes?! I applied at Nike and Sports Authorty.   Good news is SA called me back and I have an interview this Friday.  I am really excited!

I am blessed to have the opportunity to go back to school and work PT if needed.  God is opening doors for me.

So back on the running game~I am truly motivated this time around and I just can't wait to accomplish my long runs, sharing the moments with my husband and lastly CROSS THE FINISH LINE!!!!

Make it a GREAT day!

First Day

Today marks the first day of my marathon training!  I accomplished my first training run.....

Distance: 2.35 miles
Time: 25:37
Calories Burned: 211 ( just my coffee)

This was by far the hardest run I have done in a long time.  I felt like a newbie to running.  As I was running I just kept thinking can I really do 3 miles this morning?  Then as I was thinking that my shins were starting to act up......I know this is all part of my thinking.  Now if I would have just embraced the sun, nice weather, and the ability to run, I would have had a better run. 

Granted I haven't felt the fittest in a few weeks.  My eating is all bad, not drinking enough water, my emotions are all whacked.  But no more! Today is the FIRST DAY of the new me!  I am getting back on track with my fitness and enjoying my new journey as a housewife and soon to be full time student.

If I am not good how am I going to be good for my marathon training?!

Timothy 4:7-8

I shared with a group of friends that I was training for a full marathon and they told me of this quote from the bible.   

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

I am getting this scripture printed on a shirt for my race!

Happy Friday

Well it's Friday and I have yet to get in one simple short run...boo!   The flip side of that is I have joined a new gym, for now I am going to keep that private.  But OMG the workouts have been INSANE!  My body is sore from head to toe and I haven't felt like this in a long time.  I have done circuit training, kickboxing and punching bags.

I think for sure I am going to see my results that I have been earning for awhile.  

I am taking tonight off to attend a couple's bible study with my husband.  But will resume my workout tomorrow.

Only 9 more days till my marathon training begins...yippeeeee!!!!

Rain Rain Go Away

Morning!

I was planning on going for a run this morning with Alex, but seeing it was raining I was like no way!  I know I know a "true" runner would go, but I am a girly girl at times and didn't want to get all wet!  HAHAHAHA

Will try again tomorrow.