4th Of July 2012!!

Had a fantastic fouth of July this year.  We decided to stay home and do the Edmonds thing this year because the fourth was right in the middle of the week. Yuck!  We started the morning off doing the 5k fun run, then watched the parade.  Maddy and Kenley had a great time watching the parade.  It was so fun to see Kenley enjoying all of the music and people and chaos.  She's learning so much right now and finally has fun with everything.  I love watching life through her eyes!  Yesterday was supposed to be an ease 3 mile run, and I had a super busy night, but I got it in and did it in just under a 9min pace, which is a perfect easy pace for me I think.  Today will be a rest day and tomorrow will be at least a 5 miler!  I'm ready for it...  Next Saturday is the 10k trail run which I've never done, but am excited to participate in.  Loving the fact that summer finally decided to show up here in the Great Northwest, just wish I could spend more time outside enjoying it and less time sitting here in my office looking at a wall.  I guess I should just be thankful I have a job!!!  TGIF!

Happy 4th of July!

After a stressful few weeks of family related stress, we were finally able to take a deep breath last night and take the first step in the right direction.  We are all blessed with such wonderful friends and family who have kept us all in their thoughts and prayers.. 
As far as running goes, my wonderful hubby doesn't believe I can run faster than an 8 minute mile, since I've never done it while running with him.  So.....  we set out last night to run at least 2 miles in under an 8 minute mile based on the fact that I did 2 miles last week without him in 15mins and 30secs..  We took off pretty fast and finished the first mile in 7mins 40secs, which I think set me up for failure.  We did finish the first two miles in 15mins 55seconds, but it was still slower than last week and I felt like I was going to die.. Not sure why, I don't know if he gets me all wigged out, or if I felt more exhausted because our plan was to do 3 miles (we did 2.75miles), but whatever the reason was, I ran the first two slower than last week and I almost died.  Not a good way to prove I did 2 miles in 15min 30secs, but I'm sure I'll get there soon enough, just have to keep at it.  I don't think I'll be able to cross train or run tonight, but we are starting our fourth off tomorrow with a fun 5k in downtown Edmonds followed by the parade!  Should be sunny and a great way to start off the holiday fun!

Weekend Relaxation!

I'll admit it, we took it easy this weekend..  I did a few leg workouts last weekend and couldn't walk all weekend.  I did do a track workout Saturday that included a 300 meter run and a 1.5 mile run, plus some sit ups and push ups, so at least I got one workout in..  Feeling rested and ready to get back to it today with a nice 3 mile run!  Happy Monday....  We get a day off in the middle!  Yay!

Movin Things Around A Bit this First Week!

Well, as many of you know, the schedule you put together for yourself looks so pretty and perfect on paper, but trying to get it to go so smoothly in life with kiddos is a whole differerent feat.  I was supposed to run 3 miles yesterday, but couldn't because Jason had a late meeting and there was no one home to watch the little one while I ran and she is not a cooperative running partner for longer than a mile, so.....  I decided to do a Cross Training day instead.  I completed two 10 minute leg workout videos on demand (which my legs DID feel, due to the fact I can hardly walk today), then I was going to try a 40 minute cardio video, but noticed the little one in her high chair starting to nod off.  It was only 7pm and if I had let her go to sleep, she would have been up and ready to go at 9pm, so I stopped my workout, got her up and into the bath tub and by the time we were done, daddy was home and it was play time and then book time and then bed time.  All I can say is I gave it a good effort and at least I got 20 minutes in!!!  I was going to do the 3 miles this morning, but couldn't get myself out of bed in time.  Mornings are not the best for me to workout due to the fact that when the alarm goes off, sleeping sounds so much more fabulous than getting up to workout.  We have a very busy evening, so I guess I can chalk it up to I'm doing the best I can with what I have to work with!  I did do an extra 2 miles Wednesday that weren't on the schedule, so really I'm only down 1 mile which I can make up this weekend and extend one of my weekend runs this weekend by 1 mile.  Such is the life of a MOM trying to train for something, it's so worth it though, just look at that little bug I have the blessing of holding in the above picture!!  My whole body is sore though due to the extra push ups I've added in this week, the river run which was new to me and the leg workout last night.  My body is saying HELLO muscles and I feel really good!!  TGIF everyone!

Felt Good Yesterday!

Yesterday wasn't a running day, but I was feeling the need to get my shoes on and go for a run.  I decided I'd only do two miles because it wasn't an actualy running day.  I set out at a good pace and sped up too get a few sprints up and maybe increase my overall average speed.  I don't know what it was yesterday, but I felt GOOD and FAST.  I kept going at my sprint speed and slowed down a little at times.  I knew I was only doing two miles so I was able to really keep pusing and I ended up running the two miles in 15mins and 30 seconds..  That is a 7min 45second mile pace...  My fastest EVER by far.  I was pretty excited when I looked down at my watch!!  After I got home, my fabulous friend Julie was over, so we chatted, cooked some yummy healthy dinner, had some wine and watched some Sex And The City..  Lisa showed up about 8:30 and we talked until bedtime at 10pm... All in all a great day started with the river workout and ending with a great run.  I hope I feel the same motiviation tonight for our scheduled 3 miles!!! 

Marathon Training Has Begun!

Jason and I have decided to run the Seattle Marathon on November 25, 2012.  We started a 22 week training program on Tuesday with a 3 mile run in 25mins.  Today was a CT (cross training) day so I got up at 5am and went to the pool with my friend Amy to do an hour workout running against the current in the pools river.  It was a really good workout and a nice way to start the day.  You can put water weights on your feet to make the workout harder so I think I actually burned a few caloreis.  I definately have more energy right now than I usually do at 8:25!!  Another run tomorrow, CT Friday and Runs Sat/Sun...  I'm really motivated and excited.  I hope I can keep the motivation up!  The sun is shining today!!!

Good Weekend!

The past weekend was filled with some much needed family and Jason and me time.  We got a ton done around the house, played with the kids and had some time to enjoy each other.  I was so done with the week by 5pm on Friday night, I immediately went home, put on my pj's and poured myself a big glass of red wine.  I then decided the only thing that could go along with my fabulous evenin was an episode of Dawsons Creek, so of course I sat and watched that!  Jason went to play soccer Sunday morning, so after he got home, I took the babe and went to the kiddie section of the pool which she loved.  I had Jason pick her up and bring the big kids for open swim, so I swam some laps and got a workout in while they played!  It was a fabulous weekend, but even though it was somewhat layed back for us, today is feeling much less hectic than the weekend did.

Tonight Jason and I officially start our Marathon training!  We are going to run the Seattle Marathon in November and start our 22 week training program tonight.  I"m super excited and nervous and hope I have the heart and mind to train and do this like I need to do it!  Here goes nothing!