Bad blogger!!

Sorry guys, I know I have been absent for a few weeks. Life has been a little hectic so it’s been kind of hard to keep up with the blog.

But I am trying.

Here are few updates:

• ran another 5k last weekend. Its was cold & snowing but i was able to finish in 36 minutes.

• Dhani cars theme part was a huge success!

• wedding planning is coming along. I brought my hubby2be wedding band this past weekend.

• Week 3 of marathon training starts today.

• 47 days left until the BIG DAY

*always & forever smiling*

Today is your Birthday

Happy 4th Birthday to my favorite little man!

I Love You!!!!!!!!!

SN: Today is my race day! Wish me luck!!!!!!

Starting Over…..

Tomorrow marks Training Day 1 for my first ½ Marathon in May 2012.  I will be using the Hal Higdon Half Marathon Training Guide – Novice 1 Program for my training.   This training program was recommended by the Komen Team for all team members.   I originally was going to follow the training plan that my job was offering but I missed the deadline to register. L   But My GF who happens to be running with me, was able to sign up and will pass on all of the training information to me.

Hal Higdon also has a training app for my Iphone.  It is $9.99. OUCH!  I normally wouldn’t pay that much for a training plan but this is an important race and I will be running more miles than I ever did before.  Therefore, I feel it is worth it.  Besides all of the other apps didn’t get very good reviews, so I rather go with a plan that will help me meet my goals.

So, I have 12 weeks to get prepared for 13.1 miles.  I have my training plan printed out on the frig and my app downloaded to my phone, so I am ready to RUNNNNNNNNN.

Week	Mon	Tuesday	Wed	Thursday	Friday	Sat	Sunday	Total Miles
1	Strength & Stretch	3 mil run + Strength	2 mil run or cross	3 mil run + Strength	REST	4 mile run	Yoga or Pilates & Stretch	12

 

For week 1, my assignment doesn’t seem too hard.  Even though it feels like I am going backgrounds, I understand why I need to take it slow and build up my endurance.  13.1 miles is no easy feat….

I am praying that we have a mild winter so that I can get outside and run.  But if not, I guess the treadmill will become my BFF.

Training starts tomorrow.   Let’s gooooooooooo!

10K Training Week 6 & Spring Chick Challenge – 1/30/12 – 2/05/12

Final update for 10k Training.   I did it…..

Monday, January 30

Exercise:  Strength & Core Training
Ounces of Water:   50

Tuesday, January 31

Exercise:  Around the neighborhood Running
Ran 4.94 miles
59 minutes
11:52Pace

Ounces of Water:   64

I drank so much water today that I was up all night going to the restroom

Wednesday, February 1

Exercise:  No training.  Took a exercise break day
Ounces of Water:  36

Thursday, February 2

Exercise: Cardio-  Race Pace Day
Treadmill
Ran 3.68 miles
41;24 minutes
11:17 Pace

Ounces of Water:   64

Friday, February 3

Exercise: Rest Day
Ounces of Water:   52

Saturday, February 4
Exercise: Cardio Long Day
Treadmill
Ran 6.17 miles
1 hour 12 minutes
11:43 Pace

Ounces of Water:   64

Sunday, February 5

Exercise:  60 Minutes of Zumba

Ounces of Water:  36

Total Workouts – 5
Total Miles for the week: 15

 

#RunningforRegina

Shoe Fitting 101

Yesterday, I finally went and got fitted for the correct running shoes. Wow! What an eye opening experience. Here a few things that I learned:

1. Correct shoe size is important. Just because you wear a size 7 in one shoe does not mean you will wear that size in another brand. Current running shoes are a size 71/2 & I should wear a size 8.

2. Support. My current running shoes has too much support. Since I run pretty much even down the middle, my shoes had too much support & were causing my knees to twist inward. Hence, the pain in my knee. OUCH!!! I need less support & more stability.

3. Swelling. Your feet swell in the morning, so purchase new shoes in the evening. This is for all shoes not just running.

4. Wiggle room. Make sure you have extra room in shoes or you may get blisters or what I got last year —> black toenail. It took 8 months for my new toe nail to grow back. . Remember the swelling from the above lesson. Well, make sure you are purchasing your running shoes a 1/2 size larger.

5. Try on different shoes. I tried on two pair of shoes but really didn’t notice too much difference. Well, once I tried on one shoe from each type of shoe, I was able to tell the difference. My shoe on the left foot was felt much lighter than the shoe on the right foot. My decision was easy once I did that.

The shoe that I end of getting was the Saucony Proguide 5. It’s offers me lightweight stability and cushion.

Over all, I think I learned some valuable lessons and can’t wait to try out my new shoes.

Let the countdown begin…..

I have so many exciting things going on in the next couple of  months.  I figure I write them all down for the world to see.

Let the countdowns begin

:: Dhani Birthday: 7 days away (February 11)

Mr. Dhani Xavier will be 4 years old.  We are having his party at the Children’s Museum again this year and then on 2/25, I am taking him on a tour of PNC Park.   He’s gonna be SUPER EXCITED.

:: 2 Year Anniversary with My Forever – Soon to be Hubby2be:  17 days away (February 21)

Oh my Goodness….What can more can I say about him?   I mean, this man is the TRUTH! Love him soooooo much!

And finally the biggest countdown of them all (so far)….drum roll please…..

:: Our wedding day:  63 days away (April 7)

On this day, I will be marrying my BEST FRIEND.   #Cantwait  

Here are few more things that I will be counting down to:

:: Honeymoon in Jamaica:  April 8 – April 14

:: My Forever’s Birthday:  April 11

:: Erin’s 22nd Birthday:  April 30

:: My Birthday:  May 5

:: My first 1/2 Marathon:  May 13

:: Erin comes home from Rome:  May 18

Looks like April and May are gonna be busy months for me.

*Always & Forever Smiling*