Look at these as many times as you need to, and then one more time.
I know I need to.
Have a strong day!
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Work + + Outfits
Vintage Tweeds cashmere sweater. vintage Kasper pencil skirt, Chico's metal necklace, yellow floral hair pin
Friday, September 20, 2013
Fitness Friday!
Fitness Friday!
Please share any fitness news, goal, training, advice, recipes, or any other exciting lifestyle changes you have made :)
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Go
Get out there, now!..or maybe later if you're working or something...but you get the point, right?
Monday: I was lazy; long run day turned into running 3 miles at 5 p.m. (PS: I had the day off)
Tuesday: Husband was off + feeling lazy...by 11 a.m. I got my butt in gear and did my long run plus the strength workout I was scheduled for (when I got off work).
It was not fun, I was hungry and tired, BUT it was my fault that I had to combine my long run day with leg day...that is what procrastination gets you.
This is just friendly-ish reminder that you will never regret moving, never regret crossing off your goal for the day/week/month/year, and you cannot replace that feeling of accomplishment once it is done.
GO!
Friday, September 13, 2013
Fitness Friday!
Fitness Friday Show&Tell and share and brag and ask and...you know.
It's herrrrre..again. Let's get to it!
My "show and tell" is that my long run of 9 miles went really well and yesterday I actually committed to a tempo run and ran at a sub-8:30 minute mile, which for me is speedy ;)
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Read With Caution
You know when you get into those "thinking funks"...well I have been in one for 3 days now. These can yield some positive results from brainstorming, but they most often, for me, cause more worry than ever needed in the first place.
When is it okay to step in? When is it appropriate and respectful to share with a friend your concerns for them?
This is more than difficult.
1. Because I am not perfect and I do not want to come off sounding like I am God's messenger to all.
2. I don't know what's best.
3. Sometimes friends need a listening ear over a concerned word.
4. Saying these things in the most delicate way is hard.
5. How do you know it is the right thing to do?
That last one is a real doozy. But, when a friend is experiencing pain and you know they don't have to, is that when it crosses the line?
I understand that we grow from pain and thicker skin is not a bad thing, but that daunting line between maturing and suffering can be intimidating.
I have so many blessings; God has granted me with very special and close friends, that I know what I feels like to become defensive in their "honor" and want to take action. There are times we (as friends) took action and it was good, there were times when it did nothing, and there were times we did not step up and it was regretful.
These people mean so much to me and of course it hurts to see them in pain, but is it my duty to fix that? No, of course not. But, there is a way to care for them and remind them of their worth without ruling over them.
Please share your thoughts on this sensitive circumstance, a personal experience, or a related topic.
Thank you, very much.
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When is it okay to step in? When is it appropriate and respectful to share with a friend your concerns for them?
This is more than difficult.
1. Because I am not perfect and I do not want to come off sounding like I am God's messenger to all.
2. I don't know what's best.
3. Sometimes friends need a listening ear over a concerned word.
4. Saying these things in the most delicate way is hard.
5. How do you know it is the right thing to do?
That last one is a real doozy. But, when a friend is experiencing pain and you know they don't have to, is that when it crosses the line?
I understand that we grow from pain and thicker skin is not a bad thing, but that daunting line between maturing and suffering can be intimidating.
I have so many blessings; God has granted me with very special and close friends, that I know what I feels like to become defensive in their "honor" and want to take action. There are times we (as friends) took action and it was good, there were times when it did nothing, and there were times we did not step up and it was regretful.
These people mean so much to me and of course it hurts to see them in pain, but is it my duty to fix that? No, of course not. But, there is a way to care for them and remind them of their worth without ruling over them.
Please share your thoughts on this sensitive circumstance, a personal experience, or a related topic.
Thank you, very much.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
When to Keep Moving
As you saw, I was sick over Labor Day weekend. Not too bad, just a nasty sinus infection, but enough to keep me from running.
So, thinking I was all good to go, and feeling a bit plump, I went out for a run on Monday.
I went in the heat of the day, not so smart, and mixed with healing from the congestion I was a running mess.
I walked the first mile (an actual smart decision on my part, I'll take it!) and then began my run.
I was so frustrated because my pace was slow and I kept having to take walking breaks. It is unnerving to have completed a half-marathon at a pace you thought your body was not capable of to then not be able to finish 3 miles without stopping.
I was feeling angry and prideful and anxious. I kept thinking, how in the world am I going to run 13.1 miles in a month, let alone beat my old PR. Well, I threw that out the window, but for good reason. Yes, I will run/jog those miles to the best of my ability, but Jake and I made a pact to treat this as a fun run. We will run at an easy pace and just enjoy the whole experience, plus it's his first one! I can worry about my time at another race in the fall :)
Anyways...
After such a rough day on Monday, I got back out on Tuesday when the weather was beyond ideal. I was still feeling slower than I thought I should be and so I ran my first mile WAY too fast and was already somewhat fatigued (I had 6 miles set to complete). So, I made myself slow down and not stop. That's right, after those first 2 iffy miles, I was not allowing myself to take any walking breaks, unless for water.
And, that's just what I did. I resumed my normal "longer run" pace of 9:15 and it felt good. It also burned in my chest and I almost took that as needing to stop, but I knew better. I knew I could do this, I knew I had control over my breathing (as loud as it might be), and I knew I would complete my goal.
I did not stop until I reach 5.5 miles (I had gotten over-zealous and ran the last mile sub-9/min.) so I was a little winded, but I felt good. I finished out 6.2 (10k) miles and kept it at my goal pace. I have not felt proud of pushing myself like that in a long time.
This is one of those moments, when it is good to push through. This is one of those moments when you need to mentally change your attitude and know this is possible.
I will finish that half-marathon, dang it.
So, thinking I was all good to go, and feeling a bit plump, I went out for a run on Monday.
I went in the heat of the day, not so smart, and mixed with healing from the congestion I was a running mess.
I walked the first mile (an actual smart decision on my part, I'll take it!) and then began my run.
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I was feeling angry and prideful and anxious. I kept thinking, how in the world am I going to run 13.1 miles in a month, let alone beat my old PR. Well, I threw that out the window, but for good reason. Yes, I will run/jog those miles to the best of my ability, but Jake and I made a pact to treat this as a fun run. We will run at an easy pace and just enjoy the whole experience, plus it's his first one! I can worry about my time at another race in the fall :)
Anyways...
After such a rough day on Monday, I got back out on Tuesday when the weather was beyond ideal. I was still feeling slower than I thought I should be and so I ran my first mile WAY too fast and was already somewhat fatigued (I had 6 miles set to complete). So, I made myself slow down and not stop. That's right, after those first 2 iffy miles, I was not allowing myself to take any walking breaks, unless for water.
And, that's just what I did. I resumed my normal "longer run" pace of 9:15 and it felt good. It also burned in my chest and I almost took that as needing to stop, but I knew better. I knew I could do this, I knew I had control over my breathing (as loud as it might be), and I knew I would complete my goal.
I did not stop until I reach 5.5 miles (I had gotten over-zealous and ran the last mile sub-9/min.) so I was a little winded, but I felt good. I finished out 6.2 (10k) miles and kept it at my goal pace. I have not felt proud of pushing myself like that in a long time.
This is one of those moments, when it is good to push through. This is one of those moments when you need to mentally change your attitude and know this is possible.
I will finish that half-marathon, dang it.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Bad Acronym
So
I
Can't
Knock...out my runs right now.
Ugh, I know it's not clever, but I am tired ;)
I am sick, ill, gross, whatever you would like to call it, and I will not be working out for a couple of days (nor posting, most likely).
I also wish I was one of those people who didn't eat as much when I am sick, sadly, I think I eat more because I am not as busy. I have been trying to at least stick to grapes (1 lb. down). My husband actually got me these green grapes that are supposed to taste like cotton candy...weird, at first, but they grow on you. Plus, he is just too sweet, aww.
See you soon!
And, stay healthy.
I
Can't
Knock...out my runs right now.
Ugh, I know it's not clever, but I am tired ;)
I am sick, ill, gross, whatever you would like to call it, and I will not be working out for a couple of days (nor posting, most likely).
I also wish I was one of those people who didn't eat as much when I am sick, sadly, I think I eat more because I am not as busy. I have been trying to at least stick to grapes (1 lb. down). My husband actually got me these green grapes that are supposed to taste like cotton candy...weird, at first, but they grow on you. Plus, he is just too sweet, aww.
See you soon!
And, stay healthy.
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