2 días mas until the Surf City Marathon!! Sheiza! (PS I’ve been saying sheiza for awhile and just decided to Google it to see if it was a real word. Apparently it’s a German swear word. Whoops….) So, to finish up my training, I ran 6 miles yesterday with a time of 56:31. Today, I…
Archives for January 2013
My Favorite Things
With four days left before my marathon, I’m basically trying to forget it’s happening. I go on and off with being excited and then very anxious/nervous. Not quite sure how it’ll go. Then again, it’s only around 4 hours of my life (okay, more like 4 1/2 if not longer…), so it’ll be over before…
Weekend Shenanigans + Winners of the Vi Fuel Giveaway
The Weekend Friday: Watched Finding Nemo. It was quite enjoyable. Interesting (but not really) fact: I saw this movie 3 times in the theatre back in the day. I must like it or something. Saturday: Went to a local brewery and enjoyed a flight of beers and an appetizer thanks to a Living Social deal…
How I Make Myself Workout in the Morning
Although I absolutely love lazy, slow mornings, I’ve found that getting my workout done first thing is just how I need to live my life. It’s SO much easier for me to get motivated. Plus, I feel great the rest of the day and don’t have that burden of, “I should workout later,” running through…
My Favorite Things
Not even a month ago, I was running in 20-degree weather. Now I’m dealing with the 70’s. And you know what’s really weird? I think I prefer running when it’s 30 out, rather than 70 (20 is too cold). Maybe it’s because I’m never satisfied with whatever weather I’m experiencing at the time. Regardless of…
Berry Spinach Smoothie
I’ve been in creation mode all morning. When trying to figure out what to do for a workout this morning, I knew I wanted to focus on doing bodyweight exercises. After browsing through my Pinterest workout board and not finding anything that struck my fancy, I decided to just make my own. I’m taking the…
Vi Fuel Review + Giveaway [Closed]
I feel so legit. I’ve been using energy gels lately in my long runs to help refuel my body. Why, you ask? Because the wonderful people at Vi Endurance sent me a generous sample of their chocolate, vanilla, and peach cobbler energy gels to try out and review. Before I get into the review, though, here’s…
Liebster Award + Random Facts About Me
I don’t know about you, but I’m about ready for nap time. You know how I was sick a few weeks ago? Well I think I’m already getting sick again but with a cold this time. Oh bugga! Therefore, I am spending the rest of my Friday chillin’ like a villain. I already planned to…
My Favorite Things
According to the countdown on the side of my page, I have 18 days until my marathon. Can I get a bloody hell!? Workout The plan is to run around 9 miles today in the early afternoon because 1. I don’t feel like it right now and 2. I have the time later so why…
Drinking Wine Through Red Vines (Weekend Recap)
Hello! I have lots of pictures for you today—none of which are of my beautiful face. I’m sorry / You’re welcome. Here’s what we did over the weekend… My father flew back to Chicago yesterday, so that was sad. It was fun having him around here to do some touristy San Diego things. What touristy…
The Joys of Moving Cross Country: Part 2 of 2
The first time I go to use my computer after the move, the screen doesn’t work. If I had a nickel for every time my laptops have failed on me… So, I’m writing this post on Matt’s Mac, which turns out is complicated for my PC-using self. So, to protect my own sanity, this is…
My Favorite Things
Last day of the move!!! The road trip will finally come to an end when we arrive in San Diego later today. So. Pumped. It’s been quite the long journey, but we’ve survived. Part 2 of The Joys of Moving Cross Country will come Friday! Until then, here’s my latest favorites… Game Creation Homemade Guess…
The Joys of Moving Cross Country: Part 1 of 2
The long journey from Chicago-ish to San Diego has commenced! We left yesterday and will be back on the road soon for a long day of driving. Thankfully, but not-so-thankfully, I’m still unable to run because I’m recovering from the flu. So although I miss running, it’s nice not worrying about how to fit in…
New Year’s Recap
Guess who hasn’t gotten her healthy on these past few days? THIS girl. It’s not my fault though. I have fallen ill. Therefore, my training schedule is all out of whack this week. I ran 9 miles Sunday and 4 on Monday. Instead of running my scheduled 36 miles, I only ran 13. Sucks, but…
My Favorite Things
Today, Matt and I are headed to downtown Chicago to meet up with a few friends and spend the day freezing our arses off. Should be a good time! Therefore, no workout today…again. Lots of walking and shivering will have to be good enough. Hope you are all having a wonderful Wednesday / day 2…
