2018 Weekly Fitness Recap - #12

I'm a little late in posting this (oops!). It's the week before the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon (my second half of the year!)! Eeee! I can't believe it! I'm excited, but a little nervous since I know this course has hills. My goal is to run this race better than I did last year, which hopefully shouldn't be hard because last year I woke up with the beginning stages of a cold (what are odds are to be sick the same week two years in the row?), my period started (of course), and I was stressed cause later that afternoon my friends, mom and M's mom were getting together to make our wedding Save the Dates. Oh! And add to that... the I wasn't running as much because of the wedding planning. So! I have goal set for a better finish time all-together and to conquer the hills stronger than before. Wish me luck! :-)

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WORKOUT RECAP : MARCH 18 - 24

Day 77: Plan: 10 - 13 miles| Actual: 10.13 miles 

I woke up, naturally, at 5:30 this morning, and I instantly looked over at the window. There was no rain. I checked the weather on my phone... no rain in sight for hours. I got myself up and made some coffee and began my pre-run routine. I ran a flat route at the lake. I feel waaay better than a couple of days ago, but I did cough up some fun stuff from my lung during the drive over. The weather was cloudy/partly cloudy with a high 60 - 63 degrees and humidity at 96%! Whew! One runner that was just finishing as I parked was drenched in sweat. Granted, he was a very strong, long distance runner (the thigh muscles told me that). I didn't sweat as much as I thought I would, but it was a good run. I listened to a couple of podcasts to distract my mind. The first 5 miles I did the full 60:30 interval and made myself walk the 30 seconds. The last 5 miles I tried to run through the 30 seconds at a slower pace. I didn't do it all the time - just by judging how I felt. Whatever I did actually shaved 2 minutes off my average time, which was kinda cool. I'm just happy that I was able to run 10 miles without dying. Now that I have some junk in my lungs, I was worried that it was going to affect my ability to run the half marathon next week.

When I got home M was making me breakfast, which is very special since it's been a loooong time since he has been able to do that. We had a delicious frittata with caramelized onion and turkey sausage and pancakes. YUM! 

Day 78: Plan: XT | Actual: Rest Day 
In some respects, this was a normal Monday for us. We a nice restful morning with a french press, then we had lunch out. This time though he grabbed some coffee and spent a little while at his parents house. We hadn't been there since Christmas since we've been so busy, and it was time see them and tell them the goings-on. After that... the grocery store. One of the most exciting things was we made pizza from scratch today. I can't wait to do that again!

Day 79: Plan: 45 min run (or a 5k run) | Actual: Rest Day
I woke up late with cramps and little motivation. So I didn't run. I didn't necessarily regret it, but I feel so out of shape (even though I ran 10 miles two days before this morning). Do you ever feel that way? I left M home to clean (I think he's settling into a temporary house-husband role nicely) while I went to work to make mo' money.

Day 80: Plan: XT | Actual: Rest Day
This was a looong day at work. But I got to talk to my Mom on the phone during lunch today and catch her up to speed on the goings-on at our place. Wen I came home the apartment smell so delicious cause M made a chicken pot pie from scratch while I was away. Omg! It was soooo good! I was very excited, and M didn't know what to do with me. He had never witness my pot pie love until now! Hahaha! I can't wait for leftoevers tomorrow!

Day 81: Plan: 45 min (or 5k run) | Actual: 4.23 miles
I was having weird dreams, which on some weird subconscious way I knew it'd be sometime during the 6am hour. I opened my eyes and I saw that it was 6:30am, and I forced myself to get out of bed. If I was going to go run I needed to prep now and not later if I wanted to have a relaxed morning with M before work. The weather was great for a run. Sunny but not hot. Just cool enough. I felt good for the most part, but it was definitely a hard run since I've didn't run on Tuesday and I've been neglecting my strength training. But I got just over 4 miles, and I'm happy. I'm going to try to remember to do a shake out run on Saturday or something of the likes so that I'm ready for Sunday.

By the time I got to work I was crampy and tired, but  Ibuprofen, a cup of coffee and a Werther's Original piece of candy helped me out. Plus... I had my pot pie leftover (with an accompanying salad) to look forward to!

Day 82: Plan: XT | Actual: Rest Day
All day at work today I would wave from excitement for running the race on Sunday to questioning my ability do what I want accomplish at the race to insecurely comparing myself to someone else I know is running the race. For the last part, the mean part of me tells me that I'm a better runner than the other girl, but then the nice part of me goes it doesn't matter at all. I know I always say that I want to beat my running buddy HC in a race, but that doesn't always happen. I also know that I should never compare myself to someone else and that it's ok that I didn't "beat" everyone, and that I should just try beat my old self. Anyway... I think part of my insecurity is that everyone likes this girl and she's a "walk on sunshine" type of girl and tries to be apart of the crowd even if it comes to fibbing and not putting all the work to gain the achievement, but people like her anyway. Why am I caring and comparing about this person? Cause maybe I want to be liked too. But I also like being the awesome, sarcastic, and slightly pessimistic self. I'm really trying to let this go and to be better.

After work, Mark and I headed down to my parents house to help get things out of the attic. My other brother and his wife in Houston just bought a house and will need all of the stuff that parents have been storing for them.

Day 83: Plan: Rest Day | Actual: Rest Day 
Race Expo day! After having some sandwiches at Jersey Mikes for lunch, M and I headed down to the expo downtown. The  expo this year was a little underwhelming in the vendor selection, but I was really looking to buy a lot of stuff. I did buy myself another Brooks bra. What was cool this year was that they had shirts with all the women runners names on it them, which is a lot of like what national fencing tournaments would do back when I was a fencer. The downside was they had my maiden name and not my married name on it. So, I didn't buy it cause if I'm going to spend the money then I want something with my new name on it. Lol. After getting home to take a name, we then went to a Beef Team dinner at a steakhouse. It was nice having dinner with HC too, which is also part of the team. Back home, I got all my gear together and laid out ready for the morning.

Total Running Miles this week: 14.36 Miles 

Total Time Cross-training this week: 0 Minutes

Total Miles Cross-training this week: 0 Miles


Total Running Miles to Date: 174.47 Miles 

Total Time & Miles Cross-Training to Date: 04:55:00 | 0 Miles

How much do you run
the week of/before a half marathon? 

How do you stop comparing yourself to others?   

2018 Weekly Fitness Recap - #11

This past week was big and full of stuff. Some happy things and some stressful things. Such is life, right? This is an extremely loooong post, guys. If you don't want to get into the knitty-gritty of what happened in my world this week.... just scroll on down!

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Daylight Savings Times... Dude, I love the spring. If it wasn't for a few reason, I would've insisted on a spring wedding. Ha! But Daylight Savings... it's one reason why I hate the spring and love the fall! I didn't realize how many clocks my hubs has collected until I had to change them all! Lol! It was a little hard to get up for my run Sunday morning, and it was definitely weird having it dark outside at 7am instead of light out. It was harder to get up Monday morning than it was Sunday. Thankfully, if I was doing anything it would've been yoga, but I was waaay too tired to do anything. I'm hoping that as I get more use to I would get myself to go to the gym before work on Friday mornings.

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In second bit of news... My littlest brother, who I'll call Wookie and who really isn't so little anymore, proposed to his girlfriend on Saturday! Eee!!!!! I'm so excited! When did he grow up? Am I getting that much older? This is so exciting, as you can tell! Wait... I said that twice! Oh, well! These two are perfect for each other, and I'm so proud of my brother as he grows and becomes an adult. I'll be honest... I'm already keeping an eye out for dress ideas (from Modcloth or eShitaki or other places maybe?) that would work for an eclectic wedding (they're very funky people) in spring 2019 or 2020. I bought her this ring holder, pictured above, for her vanity at home.

In the last bit of news... I'm sharing as as a way to vent my frustration.

Everyone should read this brief article if you're in a job and are facing
a micro-managing supervisor (follow link below):
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On Sunday, my husband quit his job, and I supported him on the decision. He hadn't been working long at this privately-owned restaurant, almost three months in fact. After a month working as a dedicated line cook he was promoted into a Kitchen Manager position, which was something he has been working towards for a very long time. This was a huge deal to him and me. A lot of things were said that made both of us believe that a lot of big things were coming and when it happened M would be there to train new staff at new locations and to be one of the big leaders. If it all came to fruition in the next few years, we (as a couple and maybe as a family) would be set. Yes, these were big If's and we knew anything could happen, but were were strongly optimistic.

Things started out great, but little things like not being given the complete expectations for the job to not provided passwords to necessary programs - little yet important things - were always pushed to aside with, "Don't worry about it right now." Well, after a month we had learned that despite the great concept of this brand new restaurant, the owner definitely does not follow any policy or procedure (a decision on how to do something can and would three times in one day), and he has misconceptions of what is actually happening in the kitchen at any point in time. He also denies his behavior in the past incidents. To put it frankly, he's a bit of a bipolar control freak - a micro-manager. Now, we completely understand any stress from his side as he has a lot of emotional investment and personal finances investment in this restaurant, but this is when he should rely on strong staff to help carry the load and not believe that he has to do everything that a manger is supposed to do. If he's worried about failing, a strong staff with a strong leader can help keep everything running smooth and create a wonderful experience to the customers. Well, as it turns out, the expectations of M was to be a glorified prep-cook instead of an actual manager because he does not :: trust :: him to be a manager, which is ridiculous because with his management skills, M brought the kitchen back together and got it working again to make it the best it has ever been.

When a lot of little things build up that don't make sense, that are frustrating and insulting on top of the lack of trust... well, it basically boils down to this: This great, amazing opportunity that was presented to him - to us - was a lie. M has goals and dreams, and being stuck in a job where both his hands are tied behind his back would stop him from obtaining them. M knew it was time to go. He still loves the restaurant as a whole, and wishes it the best. We both feel disappointed that it didn't work out. However, we both know that if the boss of it all did not have the trust or the respect or the understanding on how to run a restaurant or down right trust and treat staff members with respect, it isn't a place to be since it does not align with our values.

All that being said, we are definitely frustrated and sad that this job wasn't the one that M could stay and grow in for years because he - we - loved so many things about it. Because of the lack of work product and experience in the kitchen manager position at this location, M does not feel right with putting on his resume. So, now, we're back to square one with his searching for his dream job... by way of a line cook position.  This, to me, especially, is definitely frustrating cause I know of all the trials and tribulation that M has gone through to get that close to having a dream job. To end this topic on an up-note: he's been applying for new positions and things are looking good so far. Fingers crossed a good place will appear soon!



OK! Sooo... now that I got that off my chest. Down to the fitness recap of this week!

WORKOUT RECAP : MARCH 11 - 17

Day 70: Plan: 10 - 13 miles| Actual: 10.01 miles 
Oh boy, Daylight Savings Time This was a blustery day - as in 20 mph wind gusts. I ran a 10 miler, which ended in my running up some/most of Flag Pole Hill. Oy! I tried to run at a slower pace through my 30 second walk interval. I wasn't very consistent. My time didn't approve, but I also stopping (and not my Garmin) to text my friends some important details of things and to stretch. Oh, and not to mention running/walking up a giant hill. If I hadn't done that I think my finish time would've been faster. No matter. I was consistent in my time. The reason that I'm trying to run through the 30 second interval is because I can build up (hopefully) my endurance. After I got home, at breakfast, I totally vegged for a couple of hours. Then it was time to clean house. I was about halfway through when my hubs texted me his desire to quit right then and there. He typically never leaves a job like that, but it felt like he couldn't even finish out the day after what was happening that morning. I called my brother to vent and clean before M got home. After dinner we took a quick walk to help my legs that were feeling restless and achy after taking a nap.

Day 71: Plan: XT | Actual: Rest Day
We totally slept in today. It did not feel right to even wake up at 8am. The struggle is real! While we had some delicious coffee we planned our grocery store trip. Then I took M to the Book Club Cafe in Rockwall. He had the cheesesteak sandwich while I tried their herbivore sandwich, was was really good. After I errand to the store, we were home and relaxing. We even too a nap, which was so so, so great.

Day 72: Plan: 45 min run (or a 5k run) | Actual: 4.03 miles
This run was a little harder than other runs previously. I tried to run through the 30 second intervals, which was the challenging bit. I still manage to have a 46 and change finish time. I think I was struggling emotionally with everything that happened on Sunday with M's job. Today, while I was at work, he updated his resume and applied for some jobs in the area. Some are some of the best resturatns in the city, so you never know what opportunities may arise.

Day 73: Plan: XT | Actual: 0 minutes XT
I woke up at 6:30, but promptly went back to sleep. It's so dark out! I didn't really get a workout in before I left for work, which was the plan since I wouldn't have time to do after work. But(!) at work I had to go through a bunch of stuff that needs to be store in other areas, and I spring cleaned the F out of everything! Still a work in progress, but a lot got done. I should've worn a sports bra and work out clothes instead I did so much work.

When I got home from work I quickly cleaned up and changed clothes. M and I met my besties JM and KJ at our favorite sushi restaurant. Mmmm! Now that we're down to one income at the moment, we were careful not to over do it, which is something that could be possible when it comes to M and sushi. We all had so much fun. I think we need to do it more often!

Day 74: Plan: 45 min (or 5k run) | Actual: Rest Day  
So, on top of everything else going on this week, M has also had a cold! And now... I have a semi-cold. Last night after we got home from sushi and quickly popping by the store, my sinus began to drain from my ears and nose. Basically, I had a rough night cause when I went to be everything was coming from one ear and it :: hurt :: to swallow anything. I felt like I work up every time I had to swallow stuff. Ugh. So, this morning I slept in and tried to catch up on sleep once I found my throat lozenges. I was also stuff an tired from all the work I did moving stuff yesterday at work too. I wish I could've gone for my run, but I know rest is better. If I catch the complete cold (congested lungs and all) it's best to have it now and not late next week because I have a half marathon on the 25th. Fingers are crossed! 

Day 75: Plan: XT | Actual: Rest Day
My throat didn't feel as sore this morning as yesterday, and I think I slept a lot better. Once I had some coffee in me I was able to get moving more. My sore throat pretty much went away around lunch time, but around dinner was I little cough-y cause phlem wanted to hang round... ugh!

Day 76: Plan: Rest Day | Actual: Rest Day 
Saturday. I feel like I practically live at work. Do you ever feel that way? I'm seriously hoping that I can run a 10 miler tomorrow cause I feel out of shape cause I missed my short run on Thursday and I haven't cross-trained (not counting moving boxes at work on Wednesday). Do you ever feel that way too? I'd love to run it outside, but there may be storms in the area starting this evening and into Sunday morning. So... I may be running on a treadmill with my iPad. We'll have to wait and see! Hope you get/got to run outside!

Total Running Miles this week: 14.03 Miles 

Total Time Cross-training this week: 0 Minutes

Total Miles Cross-training this week: 0 Miles


Total Running Miles to Date: 160.11 Miles 

Total Time & Miles Cross-Training to Date: 04:55:00 | 0 Miles

What do you like to watch when
running on the treadmill?   

2018 Weekly Fitness Recap - #10

This week started out fast with moments of relaxations. I felt I was constantly on the move!

In the running world, Sir Roger Bannister passed away this weekend. For those who may be unfamiliar to Sir Roger, he was the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes in 1954. I can't even imagine how fast that is! It's amazing!

I found this Sir Roger Bannister quote among many on Runner's World this past Sunday (while I was working). A lot of the saying spoke to me, but this is just one of them. Some may not even know how much a mental sport running is. Part of perseverance and endurance training for any goal distance is getting your head in the game. If it isn't there with your heart and your trained body you goal will be harder to achieve.

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WORKOUT RECAP : MARCH 3 - 10

Day 63: Plan: 10 - 13 miles| Actual: 12.01 miles 
HC and I ventured off onto the White Rock Creek Trail to see how it was after a few years of avoiding it. It was nice and underpopulated by lots of the runners. I liked having new scenery to run in. I did, however, get a little more nervous we further we got away from my familiar trails. I wouldn't want to run on it by myself. But... it was nice. We finished the last few miles on the lake. Afterwards we had tacos. Mmmm. Overall, this was a goo solid run. Just the other day I was thinking to myself that an average of 10 on a Sunday was really good and I was starting to feel comfortable. I hadn't planned on running 12, but HC's training schedule had her going that far. So... I did it too. I felt good, and strong. My knee didn't hurt, but my hamstring was getting tight.

I got home and rested for a couple of hours before going to work for five hours. M got home right before I did, and we decided via text to have our typical date night be an eat-in with pizza, root bear floats and gummy bears while watching Ghostbusters. In other words, complete junk food. It was so much fun to let loose... granted both our tummies were a little achy after it all.

Day 64: Plan: XT | Actual: Rest Day
I slept in a little, but got myself up so that I could help M get ready for work. He has to start working Mondays now to do inventory of the restaurant. Buuuut.... as he was getting ready the owner texted saying he could have the day off. Sweet! We had a burger lunch at Keller's before getting to the grocery store. Then we totally took a nap with the windows opens. This was soooo nice! I love having the windows open on a sunshiny and breezy day! I can't wait for spring to come and stay! For dinner we had Frankie's Mexican Cuiseine, which was good. I love me some tasty fajitas! We also splurged and got some sopapilla bites. YUM!

Day 65: Plan: 45 min run (or a 5k run) | Actual: 4.20 miles
I had a solid run this morning. I listened to the first podcost of "I'll Have Another." Just recently I starting listening to podcasts when my music just doesn't cut it. So far, all I've listened to is "I'll Have Another," "The Allison Show," and "Run, Selfie, Repeat." At first I never thought that I'd be a podcast person, but I guess I just had to find the right show! Lol.

Day 66: Plan: XT | Actual: 20 minutes XT
Busy day at work. Thankfully right around 5:30 I decided to make some coffee. If I did not... I would be lazy when I got home. I needed to clean out our fridge and reclaim some Tubberware. Lol. I don't know how that thing got so full, but it needed to be emptied... badly! M left work not too long after I got home, I saved the fridge work (hee hee) for when he got home, and I got in a 20 minute strength training session. 2 sets of 15 reps sequence. That made me happy. When he got home, I got dinner started then helped clear out the fridge. PS... my hubs is from Cincinnati. So, we had our Cincinnati Chili for dinner. Mmmm. So good. So, so good.

Day 67: Plan: 45 min (or 5k run) | Actual: 4.05 miles  
So I did something new today! Basically.... I'm kinda excited about it. Not because it's a revelation and something ground breaking, but because it was exciting to me. Let me break it down. I've been running 60:30 intervals. 60 seconds (1 minute) run and 30 second walk intervals. I've been doing it for the past three months or so. I've done intervals prior to this and it worked out well until I was reading to extend my intervals to long running times (to think at my lightest weight and crazy mental time I ran a 2 mile: 1 minute interval. Whoa!). Anyway. Sometimes in the back of my mind I start thinking that if I'm running interval, despite it being a true running form cause it's the Galloway Method, that I'm not really running "true" because I have to talk walk breaks. My husband once asked me if I ever considered running without stopping. To answer that question I had to explain it all to him about my fitness, which he got. I've been telling myself that once my fitness level is better I'd increase my run time to longer minutes. For example, I have a marathoner friend that does 3 minute run and 1 minute walk interval.

Anyway.... fast forward today. I ran a 4 miler. The first two miles I ran the normal 60:30 interval. Then, all of a sudden, I decided to run the 3rd mile with this concept: run 60 seconds at the pace I've been running and during the 30 second walk period actually run at a slower pace than normal. That's it. See. I told you it wasn't groundbreaking. Other runners do it, and that's probably how this idea popped into my head while I ran. I also was thinking about how my buddy HC was practicing Galloway's glides last Sunday. Ok. So that's what I did. How did it go? The 3rd mile went well. Didn't struggle. The 4th and final mile I definitely struggled a little. But, it was great. My average pace per mile changed big time because of it: Mile 1: 12:03 Mile 2: 11:56, Mike 3: 10:37, Mile 4: 10:44. My overall finish time  was 00:45:45. That is 6... count 'em 6!... minutes faster than my average time for a 4 miler, which is around 51 minutes. I know that pace and being faster doesn't mean much. I was definitely happy with the faster, but being able to :: run :: the last two miles and not walk was really awesome!

Day 68: Plan: XT | Actual: 30 minutes XT 
I had the day off, and the hubs didn't have to go to work until late morning. So, while he slept in for a little bit, I went to the gym and cycled for 20 minutes. I really wish I was able to tell how far I biked. After cycling, I did about 10 minutes with my dumbbells because I was ready to stop, and eat some breakfast.

For lunch I met up my friend HL and her little one all the way in Rockwall at the Book Club Cafe. I had never been there, and the food was really good. So was their coffee! Oh, and I bought a chocolate croissant. It was so nice to have some girl time! When it was time to part ways, I got the car's oil changed before hanging out for the rest of the day at my mom and dad's house. I love hanging out with my mom and the doggies. I eventually made it home to make dinner and post some of our honeymoon photos to Facebook (finally!) for our friends to see.

Day 69: Plan: Rest Day | Actual: Rest Day 
Oh, boy. I think I did a food bender yesterday (I don't drink, so it isn't the drink bender), but I almost feel the same way. Ugh. During work I made sure that I was hydrating, and I packed a salad for lunch with a little bit of left over picadillo (it's a Skinnytaste recipe). After work a friend/coworker had a party, and I headed over there for some pizza (with my little salad) and small root beer floats. I'm a little worried about going overboard and feeling horrible on my long run tomorrow morning. But... we'll see. If I'm conscious of my concern than I should be ok. Right? Wish me luck!


Total Running Miles this week: 20.26 Miles 

Total Time Cross-training this week: 30 Minutes

Total Miles Cross-training this week: 0 Miles


Total Running Miles to Date: 146.08 Miles 

Total Time & Miles Cross-Training to Date: 04:55:00 | 0 Miles

What do you do when you feel like you eat
too much during the week?   

2018 Weekly Fitness Recap - #9

This was a better week than the last, which I'm thankful for. The rain ended Saturday afternoon, and I saw a great Sunday and Monday. This was the last weekend, at least for a quite a while, where M and I shared any days off together.

WORKOUT RECAP : FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 3

Day 56: Plan: 10 - 13 miles| Actual: 10.01 miles 
Because of all the rain this past week I figured that the lake would be flooded, as well as the main portion of the park near home. Thankfully, at the local park there are paved trails on the higher ground that leads to a road that loops a couple soccer fields, which is a 1 mile loop. Sooooo.... I looped those soccer fields 8.5 times or there about. With running from and to my car it all equaled out to 10 miles. Talk about mental strength! After my run, I hung out with my sister and dad while playing with the family's puppy and doggies. Then, it was date night with the hubs. We went to Royal China, and omigosh! I love that place! I had so much fun on this dinner date, we sat at the bar and watched the ladies make dumplings. So cool! Plus, the food was delicious! We stopped by Central Market to get some dessert to end the night. Yum!

Day 57: Plan: XT | Actual: Rest Day  
This was a great day! M and I got to the grocery store before noontime, and we had lunch at the one place in Texas that I know that services St. Louis-style pizza. Mmmm! We walked around the Premium Outlet Mall and did some shopping. Then we totally relaxed at home before having some Korean Bibimbap and Bulgogi and Japchae. Yum!

Day 58: Plan: 45 min run (or a 5k run) | Actual: 4.23 miles
I got to run around my park, which seemed to be doing well since the rain. I had a strong run, which was really nice.

Day 59: Plan: XT | Actual: 15 minutes XT
While dinner was baking, I quick single sets of my the sequence I've been following for the past few weeks. I need to get myself to do more sets, but I'm weak in so many ways.

Day 60: Plan: 45 min (or 5k run) | Actual: 4.01 miles  
Well, the rain from the past two days has done my park in. It was is completely flooded, with a range from 2 feet to about 10 feet in some areas. I ran the route that I made last Sunday that was all on the high ground.

Day 61: Plan: XT | Actual: Rest Day 
I had set my alarm to get up at max an hour early to go to the gym to cycle. Buuuut, even though I could've gotten up I didn't move from the bed. Oh, well. Maaaaybe next time. When I got home, I tried to convince myself that I could do another dumbbell sequence, but I was just wiped and wanted to veg. I made dinner, and totally passed out for probably 10 - 15, which was weird. I also had a lot of sweets because I think this low level of stress I've had for the pass few weeks finally hit the surface. 

Day 62: Plan: Rest Day | Actual: Rest Day 
Busy day at work, and I was so happy to be home. Nothing big happened at home other than doing some kitchen chores and making a rice bowl for dinner. Oh, and binging on ER.


Total Running Miles this week: 18.25 Miles 

Total Time Cross-training this week: 15 Minutes

Total Miles Cross-training this week: 0 Miles


Total Running Miles to Date: 125.82 Miles 

Total Time & Miles Cross-Training to Date: 04:25:00 | 0 Miles

 I feel so proud at the fact that I ran 18 miles this past week!
 
Do you have a certain miles total to that makes you feel happy/proud?