First Friday

Good mooring all!  Happy first Friday of 2014!  I hope everyone is having a great week and is looking forward to the weekend!  

So January 1st came and I new I wanted to start the year off right and get a run in that day and for as many days as I can for this entire year. 

As you have read in some of our posts lately, we are heading off to Disney next week for the Disney Marathon Weekend.  I don't want to over do things before we go but I want to continue running as much as I can so I  have decided to run easy 5ks during the week and I will get in a couple 10ks this weekend.

January 1st, I took my run outside and it was not all that enjoyable.  The paths were very slippery and uneven but I got it done.  

My sister's and I have a New Year's Day tradition (5th year in a row now) to meet for dinner.  We met at Red Lobster and I enjoyed a Shrimp Feast (and maybe a few more things on the side)!!  Don't judge

January 2nd brought us -16C/-3F weather so I decided to take my run in-doors.  

I finished of my indoor workout with a little Boot Camp Countdown workout.  I don't even know where I found this but it was really good!  It took me just under 23 minutes to complete. 

Last night's dinner was just what I needed after so many fancy meals lately.

Again I say, don't judge!!  I will get back to eating healthier next week when I am back to work. 

There we have it, so far, 2 days into the year and I am 2 for 2 with my runs.

Today, I plan on on hitting the gym again as we are at a temp of -21C/-6F.  Brrrr, too cold for this gal to be outside!

Have a great day everyone!

What are your plans this weekend?

Anyone racing this weekend?

Beginning 2014 on the Right Foot

Hey folks, happy New Year!  I am beginning my 2014 running year by starting my taper for the Disney World Marathon…cutting back on the mileage and the effort.  This is fine with me because this is what it looks like outside today…

Anyone else getting sick of winter?  Every time the snow takes a bit of a hiatus it comes right back…so glad I'll be in Florida this time next week!

I didn't get a run in on New Year's Day, I was busy working away on projects around the house.  I have been plugging away on building a home gym in the basement in my spare time and yesterday I got it all wired up.  Next up, drywall…

Almost ready to use!  It will be nice to have a dedicated space to work out in at home.  While it isn't a huge area, there is enough room for us to have the treadmill & elliptical, as well as my bike trainer.  I'll also put in some anchors to do resistance band training, and if there's room I would love to have a heavy bag as well (though that might be pushing it).

Speaking of the treadmill, that's where I plan to get my run in today…it will be me and Breaking Bad for an easy 10K (or however far I go during one episode).  I did get out for a run on New Year's Eve, but the cold was pretty brutal.  It was -19° with the wind-chill and my fingers were absolutely frozen.  By the time I got back I had to sit and warm my hands up for 10 minutes just to thaw out…it was some serious pain, no joke.

As you can see I was dressed for the weather…full on bandit mode.  I was considering pulling a bank heist after my 10K, but my hands were too cold to carry the sack of money.  I think next time I go for a run when it's that cold I may need to see about taking some of hand warmers…I had two pairs of gloves and even tucked my hands into my sleeves and it was hopeless.  Has anyone ever used these things?

Who else is sick of winter?

Any tips for keeping your hands warm during cold weather runs?

Wordless Wednesday - Happy New Year...some of us made it, and some of us didn't

What did you do to ring in 2014?

Plans today? I plan on having a Netflix marathon today ;)