The Portland Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon is an annual race for me. I have been running it since the inaugural one in 2012. I love the big crowds that cheer us … Continue reading 2015 Rock’n’Roll Portland Half Marathon Race Recap
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Oregon Spring Half Marathon Recap As A Pacer
It was exciting to get the opportunity to be a pacer for the first time! My local Mom’s Run This Town group asked for volunteers and I thought that it would … Continue reading Oregon Spring Half Marathon Recap As A Pacer
Last Week’s Half Marathon Training Workouts Recap (4/13-4/19)
It was another busy week. It’s hard to follow the Nike Coach now that I’m working and don’t feel like working out or running after a 12 hour shift. It’s either I wake up early on the days that I work or I won’t get that workout in and it’s tough. I did get about 26 miles in last week so that’s not bad.
Here’s what I did:
Monday – Didn’t get run in.
Tuesday – Ran 3.8 miles on the treadmill.
Wednesday – Didn’t get run in.
Thursday – Ran 7 miles. 
Friday – Ran 5 miles on the treadmill. 
Saturday – I didn’t get the 12 miles in but got 10 miles on the treadmill. My longest run ever on the treadmill. 
It really helps to watch a show on the treadmill and I’ve just started watching Game Of Thrones. I’m still trying to catch up and am almost on Season 4.
How’d last week go for you? Have you seen Game of Thrones? Hope you have a great rest of the week!
Last Week’s Half Marathon Training Workouts Recap (4/6-4/12)
It was a busy week for me and I did not get in the planned mileage. I started a new job and went to work for the first time in about eight years. So it was interesting going back to work. Things worked out well actually for me workwise because I thought I was going to work the night shift but there was a mixup and I ended up picking my shift and will be working day shift. Woohoo! 🙂 Last week was an 8-5 schedule but I will be working 12 hr shifts three or four days a week. But anyway my workouts have definitely suffered. I’m hoping when I get the hang of things I’ll get my workouts in better. Here’s what the Nike Coach had scheduled for me:
Here’s what I did:
Monday – Ran 5 miles.
Tuesday -I only ran 5 miles instead of the scheduled 9 miles.
Wednesday – No workout, just did my #plankaday.
Thursday – No workout, just did my #plankaday.
Friday – My parents came to visit and helped take care of the kiddos. We went for an evening walk. I ended up jogging some since my little guy started running for the last mile. 
Saturday – Ran 14 miles, my longest run ever! It was nice to get a long run in and my longest run to date. I felt pretty good during and great afterwards since I ran at a comfortable pace.
Sunday – No workout, just did my #plankaday. Started my first 12 hour shift. I’ll be working Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday.
How’d your week go! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
Last Week’s Half Marathon Training Workouts (3/30-4/5) and Weekend Update
I’m on week 2 of the Nike Running App Coach training plan. I ran 37 miles last week, which is the most for me to run in a week so far. This is a lot more miles than I’m used to but I’m managing. We’ll see how it goes this week since I’ll be starting my new job on Monday. But here’s what the Nike app had me doing last week:
Monday – Rest day.
Tuesday- Started with 1 mi warmup. Then did a Fartlek of running 4 miles at a faster pace, then 1 minute slower, repeated for 6 miles. Finished with a 1 mi cool down. 
Wednesday – 7 miles at easy, comfortable pace.
Thursday – 5 miles at easy, comfortable pace.
Friday – Ran through Noble Woods Park and ran four miles at easy comfortable pace, last mile at faster pace.
Saturday – Ran 2 miles easy, then a 9 mi progression run, then finished with a 1 mile cool down.
Sunday – Rest day.
The highlight of the weekend was Easter Sunday. The kiddos found there Easter Baskets and were so happy.
Later we went to the park. 
While at the park since it was a running rest day, I decided to go for a walk. I’m loving my new watch!
I’ve also started doing a #PlankaDay, which I saw on Twitter. Here was Sunday’s plank, which is day 8 of my streak.
How’d your week go? Hope you have a super week!
I’m linking up with Tara from Running ‘n’ Reading for the Weekend Update.
Last Week’s Workouts (3/23-3/29) and Weekend Update
Last week was a pretty good week! I started the Nike Coach half marathon training plan. I found out that the Nike Running app syncs with Garmin now and decided to try it out. This plan has me running a lot more miles than I’m used to but we’ll see how it goes. Here’s what was scheduled for last week:
Here’s what I did:
Monday – Ran five miles.
Tuesday – Eight birthday miles completed. 🙂
Wednesday – Ran my longest run ever on the treadmill, seven miles!
Thursday – Rest Day
Friday – Ran my virtual 5k for the Rock’n’Roll Las Vegas Kickoff! Can’t wait to get my free shirt! You can join in too if you haven’t already. It’s free! You have until April 1st to run your virtual 5k. Check it out HERE.
Saturday – I decided to do Insanity Max:30 – Max Out Strength today to get some strength training in. This one really works arms, shoulders, chest and core. The kiddos joined in for the warmup. 
Sunday – Ran 12 miles.
Now on to the weekend update. On Saturday, the kiddos and I went to Magnolia Park while the hubby worked. The kiddos had a fun time. 
On Sunday, we went to Home Depot for an item we needed and my kiddos saw the signs they sell for businesses, like No Smoking or signs for Restrooms. Haha, my kiddos wanted me to buy them one. There was no way I was buying signs we didn’t need lol, so I was like you can make your own signs. Sure enough when we got home, my four year old made his own. He told me what to write.
We later went to an outside mall, where the kiddos enjoyed smelling the flowers. 🙂
There was an REI there and saw this, the Garmin Vivoactive. Good thing I had my dividend and they gave me the 20% off that members save. I can’t wait to test this on my next run!
How’d your week go? Hope you have a wonderful week!
I’m linking up with Tara from Running ‘n’ Reading for the Weekend Update.
NYC Half Marathon Recap
I thought this was an awesome race! It’s not everyday that you get to run in the streets of New York City with 19,455 other people. We ran through a great … Continue reading NYC Half Marathon Recap
Last Week’s Half Marathon Training Workouts Leading Up to the NYC Half Marathon (3/9-3/15)
It was tapering week so there wasn’t much to this week training wise. I wasn’t able to get one of the 3 mi jogs in due to traveling and switching days around. But all my training paid off when I ran the NYC Half Marathon.
Here’s what the My Asics plan had scheduled for last week:
Here’s what I did:
Monday – I tried Yoga Fix Extreme from 21 Day Fix Extreme. I’m still a newbie at yoga. I liked how this one has a modifier as well as other options to follow.
Tuesday – I did the 5 mi Build up run. I knew I wouldn’t be able to get the run done on Wednesday since I was traveling.
Wednesday – Rest Day.
Thursday- Ran 3 miles with my sister.
Friday – Rest Day.
Saturday – Rest Day.
Sunday – NYC Half Marathon. Recap coming later this week.
It was a fun and busy week for me, which I enjoyed! How’d your week go?
Friday Five: Day in the Life
Happy Friday! I’m out of town and am excited for the race on Sunday. I will be heading to the NYC Half Expo today. But I am linking up once again with Eat Pray Run DC, You Signed Up for What?! and Mar on the Run for their Friday Five Linkup. This week’s theme is “Day in the Life”. Here are five things about my usual day.
1. After I wake up and I get to the kitchen, first thing I try to do is drink about 16 oz of water. There are so many benefits to drinking water in the morning.
2. I go for a run or do a DVD workout.
3. I drink the healthiest meal of my day, Vegan Chocolate Shakeology. I usually drink it after I run or workout. 
4. Help my eldest with his homework.
5. Do laundry. The laundry never ends….
What’s a part of your usual day? Hope you have a great weekend!
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Last Week’s Half Marathon Training Recap (3/2-3/8) and Weekend Update
This week started off great! It was nice to not have the Insanity Max:30 workouts since it’s tapering time. I did try some 21 Day Fix Extreme workouts and liked the strength training. But it seems like I’ve just come up a with a cold and my Sunday run was tough. Hopefully, it goes a way soon. Here’s the My Asics schedule last week:
Here’s what I did last week:
Monday – Rest Day
Tuesday – Before my kiddos Preschool Field trip, I tried 21 Day Fix Extreme’s Upper Fix workout. It was a great upper body workout! It’s been a while since I’ve used weights and it was good. 
Wednesday – I ended up running an easy 4 miles instead of 3. Then I did Dirty 30 Extreme with the hubby. Another great workout with weights.
Thursday – Ran 5.5 miles while the kiddo was in Preschool.
Friday – Rest Day
Saturday – Three miles on the treadmill.
Saturday was also a big day for the kiddos, since they were belt testing and earned their next belts. My youngest got his gold belt.
My oldest got his Warrior Juniors blue advanced belt and a patch for being teacher assistant more than twenty times. I’m proud of them and happy they enjoy martial arts.
Sunday – I ran only 5 miles, for the San Jose 408k Race to the Row Virtual/Remote Run I won from a giveaway from Relentless Forward Commotion. The actual race took place on March 1st, but I did not receive the bib, medal and shirt until Friday, the 6th. This was my first 8k virtual race or 8k race I’ve ever ran. An 8k is 4.97 miles but I decided to run 5 miles. It was a tough one for me. I just got a cold and wasn’t into it but got it done. I was hoping to run the 5.5 miles but didn’t feel well while running so just decided on the five miles. Hopefully my cold goes away soon! One more week until the NYC Half!
How’d your week go? Here’s to a great week ahead!
I’m linking up with Tara from Running ‘n’ Reading for the Weekend Update.
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