Run, Butts and a snack idea!

My day started out with this awesome selfie, my swim team is pretty awesome.

After practice I did my 4 mile run for my MCM training. I ended up running around in circles in a neighborhood, but was on a time limit before babysitting so I didn't want to waste time driving somewhere. This weekend is a 3 mile run (Saturday) and a 5 mile run (Sunday). I won't get into my long runs until August and unknown territory (mileage I've never done before) in September! ah!

I had an awesome butt workout yesterday that I really felt today when I bent down to pick up kickboards at practice! 

I tried a new snack idea today that a coach told me about and I was pretty impressed by it...Zucchini nachos! Slice up a zucchini, cook for a bit (I did 2 1/2 mins in the microwave), sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on it, cook for more to melt the cheese and enjoy!

Early Morning Workouts

Yesterday and today, I have woken up 45 minutes earlier to get a workout in (due to schedule and heat). I thought waking up at 6:30 instead of 7:15 would be harder, but my body must've remembered me waking up at 6 for work this past year! I've enjoyed getting my workout over and done with first thing because I feel more refreshed for the rest of the day.

Yesterday

Was at the gym by 7 for a 45 minute workout. Got on elliptical for 20 minutes before doing a Cardio & Ab workout.

Today

For my Marathon Training Schedule, today was a 3 mile day. It also was going to be in the upper 90s and I knew I would not want to run after practice (when I'm standing in the sun for 3 hours prior). I got a run in (when the weather was so comfortable!) before practice. After practice and a swim lesson, I went back to the gym to do weights. 

I was feeling really strong during this and it was one of those gym moments where I was in zone and feeling "like a beast" (to quote Ben). 

Happy 4th of July!

Just stopping in to post my workout from yesterday!

In honor of it being so hot out lately, I found this Hot! Hot! Hot! workout that kicked my ass in the end...100 burpees?! Ah!

Hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th of July! I'm up at Ben's for the weekend and I'm looking forward to a cookout this evening with his family and fireworks tonight (especially since Ben went up to PA to buy some good big ones!) 

Leg Day + Greek Tortellini Salad

Happy USA Soccer Match Day!

I haven't gotten to see any of the exciting US games this World Cup, but am watching the game now! Now I won't feel as much as out of the loop with what people are talking about. Just hope I don't jinx it! 

I decided to do a Leg Focus day at the gym. 

3x20 leg press

3x15 leg extension

3x15 leg curl

3x25 calf raise with weights

3x20 single leg deadlifts with dumbbell

3x20 single leg step ups

3x10 squats on bosu ball

3x25 leg lifts on side with resistance band

3x20 clams

3 :30 sec butt lift holds

Lunch...Oh I was so excited about getting home to have lunch today after making it last night! I found a recipe for Greek Tortellini Salad and made it last night and have had it in the fridge. It was worth the wait, so delicious! I've attached the link to the website with the recipe :) With the 4th of July approaching, I reccomend it for any party or BBQ you may be going to!

http://itsthelittlethingsblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/greek-tortellini-salad.html   

Weekend Recap + Sandwich idea!

This past Friday I ran the Vine to Wine 5k at a local vineyard. I got to see my good friend/Disney buddy Hannah who was also running. It seemed like the humidity had gone down by 6:30, though I still decided to run in a sports bra and shorts. The course started at the vineyard, took us to the main road and then turned back.

The first mile I felt great....2nd mile is when the humidty hit and I was really glad I wasn't wearing a top and wishing there was more than 1 water station....3rd mile my thoughts were holy shit it's hot, I wish I had run with water, and where did the shade go?. Yes a 5k is short, but it can be tough! Especially on a gravel road in the sun.

The water at the finish was so refreshing. Oh yes, as was the wine!

I put on my Crozet Running shirt afterwards to represent the store who was also a sponsor! 

This race was put on my Corkscrew Running who does various other races in vineyards and I would love to do another one! 

Sandwich Idea

I found this sandwich idea online a few months ago and finally got around to getting the ingredients and making it today for lunch. So delicious! It left me satisfied and not feeling full & heavy like some sandwiches do. Also, it was very refreshing! Chives& onion spread with tomatoes, avocados, and cucumbers! I meant to get a picture but it was a bit messy....and I was really hungry! 

50 reps!

Greetings yall!

After a humid 3 mile  run yesterday with my mom (though now I get a sneak peek on what to expect on Friday for my 5k), I enjoyed getting inside for my workout today. I did 20 minutes on the bike. I'd much prefer biking outside on an actual bike than on a stationary bike. While on the bike, I searched on my phone to find a workout that stuck out to me. I have done one of Peanut Butter Finger's 50 Reps Workouts and found she had another one that looked good! 

I was nice and sweaty after this!! 

Old Pinterest Pin

I don't know what made me think of this, but I decided to go back to old pins on Pinterest to see what workouts I saved. I found this one from my senior year at Radford when I first discovered Pinterest. I skipped the warm up part listed and did my own.

I did a cardio blast to start out with 20 minutes on the elliptical then 15 minutes on the stairmaster. After standing on the pool deck for 6 hours last night, my legs were a bit sore this morning and doing the stairmaster definitely added to it.

Now back to packing for the beach this weekend!