I went to the museum the other day to get myself out of the house and to take a peek at a new exhibit that had just opened. Since it was my day off and I had nothing else planned, I was able to take my time through the museum, starting at the top, 4th… Continue reading Why do you stay in prison, when the door is so wide open?
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Face to Face Friday
Who knew that was the girl that was inside all along? ❤️ Cristina
Motivation Monday
Morning timed run
Since I worked yesterday, my boss is letting me come in late today. However, I feel asleep at 830 last night which resulted in not being able to sleep in this morning. So off to the gym I went! I ran for time this morning. Decreased my speed and increased the incline. I'm down another… Continue reading Morning timed run
Official times are in!!
I got my results from last nights 5K! Out of 181 participants I was number 108. In my age division I was number 12 out of 22 females ages 20 to 29. Out of all females I was 52 out of 109. My official time was 31:26. The fastest time was 16:55 by a 35… Continue reading Official times are in!!
My first timed 5K
Today I ran my third 5K, but my first timed race. The first two were considered "fun runs" i.e. Color runs. While I had time those myself with my heart rate monitor and running app for my phone, I never felt the pressure to run a race and hit a specific time. I had goals… Continue reading My first timed 5K
The Very Inspiring Blogger Award
I have been nominated for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award – say what? As a blogger and a advocate for health and fitness, my fitness goals are completely selfish and I've never tried to be a role model or thought I was inspiring, but the sweet Natalia from Beauty 'N' BowWows nominated me! If you… Continue reading The Very Inspiring Blogger Award
Sunday is for meal prep, Saturday is funday
Today was my second 5K run and I was so ready. Run or Dye here I come! Clothes laid out last night, bag packed, fun t-shirts made and drying. So ready. Here are some pictures from last night/ this morning. I used Jerri Elle's hash tag on the back of my shirt and… Continue reading Sunday is for meal prep, Saturday is funday
Pre-race: Run or Dye
I just woke up and I'm ready to go for my 5K today. While it's a fun run, it doesn't stop me from trying my hardest. There are two big-ish hills in the route. And it's going to be a warm one. Thankfully my wave starts at 9 am. I'm number 535 and I can't… Continue reading Pre-race: Run or Dye
Let the countdown begin
This is the post where I state my goals for the next 16 weeks, but I know they will slightly change so here are my goals for right now (bikini competition is 20 weeks out). Use My Fitness Pal daily to track my carbohydrate, protein and fat ratios Work out 6 times a week and… Continue reading Let the countdown begin