Amazing

Amazing Times With Amazing People!

My week overall was a good one! This was a nice change of vibe from the last couple weeks.  I had to really push myself to actually get going but once I got to the gym or got past that first 1 mile I was happy to be training! Here is what I did this week!

Sunday: Ran 45:00 Minutes at 6.5 MPM with alternating hill heights

Monday: 40:00 Minutes Level 10 on the Elliptical, 30:00 Minutes Core Circuit

Tuesday: 40:00 Minute Run

Wednesday: 35:00 Minute Pace Run (3.86 Miles), 30:00 Minutes Core Circuit

Thursday:  30:00 Minute Fun Run, 25:00 Minutes Stationary Bike

Friday: REST

Saturday: 5 Km Color Me Rad Run!

My total running distance was 21.4 km in 2.55 Hours. I don't think that is really a great amount of running but I feel great about getting back on the path to success in my first half marathon!  I found an article that goes over how much people run and compare it to elite runners when training. It is a great read, I would recommend having a look! 

My goal this week is to get up to 35 miles logged this week!

Here are some highlights from my week!

I got some beautiful flowers delivered to me from a very special person! They really set my week in a good direction! To top it off they are my favourite! Stargazing lilies don't only smell amazing but they are beautiful to look at!

Had an amazing fun run on Thursday with a couple of my coworkers on a beautiful sunny day!! Although it was a little hot it was so great spending my lunch hour with some amazing people doing something I love!

Color me rad was also amazing! It was very hot but had a great group of people that joined me in this fun activity! 

This week I honestly think my overall quote is a great one from Pinterest! It took a little ambition mixed with action to make this week a successful one!

I hope you all have an amazing week! 

I am running a ten Km in the Stampede Road Race on Sunday! Wish me luck!

A Girl Needs Her Tunes

A Girl Needs Her Tunes

I love music that I can relate to! I also find it inspirational and when I cannot express myself or feel lost music always helps! Running is a journey of getting through a tough time and when I am running my music reminds me what I am doing at the points I struggle to keep my mind focused. I made playlists for my 5 km run and my 10 km run.  I wasn't sure how fast I was going to run so the 5 km one is fairly long (I realized with that one as well shuffle is not the way to go).  I also made a 5 km pace training run playlist as well! The 10 km run I made a set playlist using the pace of songs and inspiration as needed.  Here they are if you need some tracks for you next run!

5 Km Run

5 Km Pace Training

10 Km Run

Hope you enjoy them! If you have any good songs for my half marathon playlist I would love input!

Catch Me If You Can!

My First 10k COMPLETE!

Wow what a weekend! This Sunday I ran my first 10 kilometre race and I am just so proud of myself. I went into the race with the idea of making it in 50 minutes. I am now getting to the point where I am transitioning between sprinting and long distance running.. In my opinions anyways.

I have put together some goals that I think will help me prepare for my transition.

1. Two cross training days a week
1. I want to try some new activities and alternate with some that I love so here is the list!
1. Barre
2. Spin
3. Hot yoga
4. Zumba
5. Wall climbing
6. Elliptical Training
7. Body Combat at Good life
8. Body Shred at Good life
9. Kickboxing
2. Three planned runs per week
1. Hill Run (5-8 km on the treadmill at 3.5 incline with some recovery)
2. Long Run (Increasing each weeks by 10 minutes or 3 km)
1. Starting at 1 hour and ten minutes (Goal to run between 11 km and 21 km)
3. Tempo Run (5-8 km outside or on treadmill with a pace under 5 minutes per km)

I know I have put goals on here before but as I am running more my ability and insight into the process is changing.  I am always looking for feedback so any input is added.

Now back to my 10 km run! It was so great minus the cramp that I got after 2 km.  I even hydrated the day before and took great care in prepping.  I am stumped on why I got the cramp! My mom said that maybe banana's in the morning would help.  Any input there?

I started my run same as last time by dragging my mom through the crowd and then working on my breathing and setting my pace. I am amazed at how concentrating on full breathes and having great music to keep me on target.  I lost my mother a few seconds after we cleared the crowed.  I just enjoyed the environment and the run itself, periodically checking to see if my dear momma was on my tails.  I couldn't see her until about km 8 when she caught up to me.  My mom is just so great she told me to stop looking for her because it slows me down and she always has my back and of course will always catch up to me.  Moral of that story... My mom always has my back and will pinch it when she catches me so keep that core engaged!

Once mom caught up to me I stuff with her till the last kilometre.  I really wanted to finish the line with her when that one kilometre sign approached us I grabbed her hand and tried to get her to sprint the last bit with me.  She didn't feel the same and that wonderful little momma of mine didn't want to slow down my time let go of my hand and left me to sprint.  Just for the record I only beat her by 5 seconds.  This is us right after we crossed the finish line!

It was really great and I am so proud of myself! my official time is 48:03 minutes for 10 km with an average pace between 4:35 and 5:45 minutes per kilometre.  I placed 8th in my category! My mom finished first in hers and my day 14th in his! Great day for a race right and I am so lucky have such great parents that do this with me!

I feel very accomplished and like I am right on track for my next goal the lst marathon!

Overall I am happy and I think right on track! My quote and learning lesson from this run definitely would have to be what my mom said to me... My parents they always have my back, even if i can't see them.  

Next race is going to the Color Me Rad race at the end of June and then the big half marathon in August!

Wish me luck and I will keep you updated in my progress throughout!