TL;DR summary: I decided on some goals for 2024 and beyond. I walked 4.6 miles and ran 12.1 miles. As always, I need to do more strength training and yoga. My nutrition and hydration need work. The longer version: Thanks to Garmin, I’ve decided to try to earn the 2024 Running and Walking badges. The… Continue reading Weekly Training Recap: 1/1/2024 – 1/7/2024
Category: Weekly Wrap Up
Road to Woodstock – Week 1
TL;DR Version: This was my first week of training for the Hippie Half trail half marathon at Run Woodstock. I did some run/rides with hubby, got to run with a few different friends, gained more trail experience, and I even did some strength training and hill training. One week down, 11 more to go! The… Continue reading Road to Woodstock – Week 1
Weekly Training Diary: 4/9/2023-4/15/2023
TL;DR: I decided I’m going to start keeping a training diary here and sharing it weekly. This week I ran 16.09 miles - a 7 mile long run, and 3 miles on 3 different days. The weather was awesome, the running company was better. If you want all of the fun details, keep reading! While… Continue reading Weekly Training Diary: 4/9/2023-4/15/2023
Month of Movement: Week 4 Wrap Up
I can't believe February is officially over! Â Although I didn't accomplish my goal of an entire month of movement, I must say I am pretty darn proud of myself. Â I exercised 24 out of 28 days, and even if you don't count the days where I cleaned instead of doing a workout, I still exercised… Continue reading Month of Movement: Week 4 Wrap Up
Month of Movement: Week 3 Wrap Up
Well, this week was my first official week with two no movement days. Â And while I am frustrated that I missed two days, I am also really proud of myself. Â I mean... we're talking going from working out 3 days a week at the maximum since August 2013, and most weeks not working out at… Continue reading Month of Movement: Week 3 Wrap Up
Month of Movement: Week 2 Wrap Up
I can't believe that February is halfway over! Â My body has been a-movin-and-a-groovin this past week. Â Here's a summary... Housework. Housework. Ran on the track at the gym. ZUMBA! Plus danced in my living room. :) Ran on the track at the gym. Ran mile outside to get ready for my 5k race then ZUMBA!… Continue reading Month of Movement: Week 2 Wrap Up
Month of Movement: Week 1 Wrap Up
So I made it through my first week of my "Month of Movement". Â I had a lot of excuses to give up - I was planning a party, getting ready for an event, and to top it all off the State came in for our annual survey at work. Â But I didn't give up. Â I… Continue reading Month of Movement: Week 1 Wrap Up
Weekly Wrap Up #3
Another week has gone by - can you believe it? Â January is almost half over! Â While I definitely feel myself "slowing down" a bit, I'm still trying to keep up with my goals for 2014. We are still waiting for the state to show up at work, which kinda throws me off. Â It has helped… Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up #3
Weekly Wrap Up #2
Well here we are, almost a full week into the New Year. Â I have been working hard towards my goals for 2014 and have even added some new ones. This weekend was a productive one for me, even though we have been dumped on with snow since last night. Â Right now it is looking like… Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up #2
Weekly Wrap Up #1
One thing I love about the MyFitnessPal app on my phone is that I can look at my overall progress a week at a time. Â The thing about good nutrition and healthy living is that it is all about averages. Â Every day isn't going to be perfect, and it doesn't have to be in order… Continue reading Weekly Wrap Up #1