Yesterday afternoon I faced this on the forecast for this morning’s run:
40% chance of rain. Scattered thunderstorms. Very humid. Ugliness.
I concocted a game plan so I wouldn’t just scrap my long run this week - especially because I likely will not get the chance for a long run during FitBloggin next week. Unless someone has plans to go out early Saturday or Sunday morning? After having fun with Cathe, trampolines, and a fun run 5K the day or two before? Any takers? Anyone? No? <--- only partially joking
I decided I would either have to a) face the chance of rain, b) hit up the treadmill if there are storms, or c) put off my run until Sunday after church when I normally await my rest. Guess which option won out?
The weather didn’t call for any more storms, just scattered showers – so I headed on out. And accomplished a new distance record to boot. That’s why I’m “raising the roof” in the above picture…if you could even tell what I was doing. Excitement for hitting 8 miles is what that is. I honestly felt like I could have gone MORE. I wanted to go more. Heck - “Firework” (my give-me-energy song) even came on right when I hit 8 miles. Alas…the desire for safe mileage increases won out and I stopped at eight. Feeling great at eight. I finished the run up in 1:13:34 for an average 9:12 pace. Woo!
Having a plan helps amp me up and stay focused. Planning keeps my game face on. You could say its how I work out smarter. Speaking of which – I loved all the ways you shared that you workout smarter in the comments section of the heart rate monitor giveaway. Here were some popular ones from many of you:
- incorporating HIIT (high intensity interval training)
- resting regularly to avoid injury and over-training
- adding strength training in to your workouts <--- you know I’m a fan!
- doing a variety of activities
- fueling and hydrating properly
- planning and scheduling workouts
- keeping them fun
Great thinking, friends! Although I’m sure you really just want to hear who won the giveaways. Well – I’ve kept you waiting long enough. The winners are…
4all Workout Top Winner = #110 Alexa @ Alexa’s Tales
Duo Heart Rate Monitor Winner = #120 Reader Danielle
Congrats, ladies! Please email me with your contact information so I can be sure you get your prizes! 🙂
With that…we will head on to the FFF Features of the Week. Happy weekend, y’all! 🙂
Featured Personal Post – Month 4 Progress Update
I still can’t believe how much this recent month showed me about progress.
Featured Moment – Registering for My Next Race
Featured Meal – Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich + Soup
Featured Cuteness – Baby B Hitting 4 Months Old
Featured Reading – New Blogs to Check Out
Jess @ The Search For Daly Authenticity
I love Jess! She is such a sweetheart and always has great content. She just handled a big move with the utmost grace and positivity – still sharing her bright attitude along the way. Give her some love!
Kara @ It’s A Dog Lick Baby World
Cute baby. Crazy awesome runner. Quite the sense of humor. AKA – great blog!
Kelly @ Beneath It All
Girlfriend just got engaged! Congrats again, Kelly!!! Plus, she is spunky and always shares her fun life with an upbeat attitude. Lots of running and workout fun along the way!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Share some love with someone…and with yourself too. You deserve it!
- What is a blog you recently discovered and love? Or one you believe is a hidden treasure in the abundance of healthy living blogs?
