July 22, 2012
I miss racing.
I miss hating running while I was running because it hurt so bad, yet felt so good.
I miss running with 30,000 other people.
I miss taking hideous race photos.
I miss breaking my own records.
So, I made the decision last night to look for a race this year and go for a new PR. Not for anything else but my love and longing for a bad ass race.
I feel like I fell out of love with racing this last year, and I can’t quite grasp why. But I’m back! Yeah!!!
xoxo
June 29, 2012
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June 27, 2012
I went to the gym today and noticed my muscles are really growing. Especially in my arms! But I can’t exactly see them behind a layer of extra body fat.
I need to start ‘cutting.’ Don’t be impressed by that body building term. I actually know nothing about it. Time to spend the weekend researching it!
xoxo
June 23, 2012
I can’t sleep in anymore. I guess this is the tell tale sign of being an adult. So I woke up, ate breakfast and came to the gym for HIIT, squats, and dumbbells. Now, I feel like throwing up. My body isn’t used to this intensity so early in the morning.
Another day in the life of a runner….
xoxo
June 13, 2012
Today was full of stressors – at work and in life. I went for a 3 mile run this morning to try and combat the stress. But those endorphins only lasted so long, and then I began to internalize the stress. Instead of realizing I was feeling down because of work related issues, I distracted myself from all of that by feeling bad about my body. It’s been rather difficult keeping up with priorities while still preparing all of my vegan meals in advance. Some days I am travelling hours between cities for work, and my workouts haven’t been as intense as I’d like. I’ve gained weight. My energy is so low.
I kept thinking these negative thoughts instead of positive ones! Such as:
- I’ve noticed my HIIT sessions on the treadmill are now ranging from 6.2 – 10.0 MPH.
- And I’m able to run during HIIT longer before having to stop and walk.
- I can curl more weight than ever.
- I exercise every single day, because it’s truly my sanity.
- And then, I went to the gym today – and truly saw myself in the mirror. I looked myself in the eyes, and said “YOU ARE REALLY DOING THIS! THERE IS SO MUCH POWER IN YOU.”
I started going through my iPhone in between reps and noticed a little difference in the tone of my muscles. It made me feel so proud and realize all of the positive things about my training! THIS IS WHY TAKING PROGRESS PHOTOS IS SO IMPORTANT! They are like an instant reminder of how far you have come.
I’m going to be posting better progress photos later this week! And hopefully my exercise schedule will soon follow. I’m working on getting someone to take some photos of me during my workout to show what moves I do! Thanks again for all of the support and encouragement. It means the WORLD to me. God bless!
xoxo
June 4, 2012
I love going to the gym to work on my fitness.
And it doesn’t hurt that the gym is full of hot (and I mean HOT) men.
And then there’s me. Creepin’ it up! Staring at the man candy.
The next time you feel like skipping a workout sesh, I hope you are equally as motivated as I am by the muscle fest that is the gym.
xoxo
June 3, 2012
Okay maybe not a boss. More like an entry-level employee.
I used to think of running in the HOT sun as dreadful and hard work. It can be tough, but I feel like such a queen when I do.
xoxo
June 2, 2012
I went for an hour walk/light run tonight, and stumbled upon this beautifully tall staircase in the city. I ran up and down it 12 times. I couldn’t help myself.
xoxo
June 1, 2012
