Hello friends! I got up a lil’ early this morning - so I was inspired again by Pinterest for a quick workout! It was suggested that you do this routine right before your morning shower so that it becomes a habit – so simple!!!
Enjoy!
January 7, 2013
2013 Running Resolutions
It’s still hard to believe that 2012 is over! I just updated my RUN page, and I loved seeing how I literally ran through 2012! Let’s take a look at some of the highlights:
Miles Ran: 614 (For real – I had NO idea I ran this much – approximately 11.8 miles/week!!! In 2011 I ran 342.8 miles – approximately 6.5 miles/week.)
Half Marathon #2 – Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans. My mom came to visit me for this race…it was her first time watching me race a half marathon…and her first time watching me run since I was a senior in High School!!! I knocked off ~2.5 minutes from my first half!
Half Marathon #3 – Jazz Half Marathon. This was also my first Half ran with a friend! My bestie Jenna trained hard to run beside me…and it was so much more enjoyable that I could have even imagined having a running buddy for 13.1 miles!!! I knocked off a full 2 minutes from my second half!
Half Marathon #4 – Ole Man River. Another solo run…but a new PR of 2:02:03! Another 30 seconds knocked off my previous PR!
My First 9K (Jackson Day 9K) – My First 10K (Run on the Bayou 10K) – My First Race with a Friend (Crescent City Classic 10K)
Whew! 2012 pushed me in ways I can’t even begin to explain - but it also proved to me that I am capable of anything I put my mind to. I am excited to see what 2013 has in store for me…and can’t wait to share it all with you!
2013 RUNNING RESOLUTIONS
Keep a consistent running base – aka – be more consistent!
Run 750 miles!
Run at least 2 half marathons!
Try a new Racing Style! (Trail Race, Relay Race, New Distance…)
Introduce Strength Training into my weekly workouts!
Give back to the sport – aka – Volunteer!
What are some of your 2013 Fitness Goals/Resolutions?
January 4, 2013
My Last Race of 2012: Ryan Jobes Memorial 5K
Saturday, December 22nd was a bittersweet day…it was my last race of 2012. I chose to participate in the Ryan Jobes Memorial 5K – a race held in Williamstown, WV, a mere 15 minutes from my hometown. I wanted to run a bit in the COLD weather while I was at home, and was pretty excited to find that this race fit my schedule perfectly. Do you see that…”Feels like 20*F” – BRRR!
This race is definitely a feel-good hometown race. Most of the people who walked/ran were members of the community, or athletes who participated in sports with Ryan. There were so many volunteers out there braving the cold weather…literally a volunteer at EVERY turn in the road! The event is held in memory of Ryan Jobes (April 12, 1986 – December 20, 2005), a standout athlete and citizen at Williamstown High School. The registration was a “donation of your choice” and all proceeds benefit WIN, Williamstown Improvement Network. It had been ages since I’ve run the country roads, but this race was ran through the beautiful town of Williamstown and finished on the High School Track. The weather was cold…and the roads were ICY…but our hearts were warm from the speech delivered at the start line. “Seven years ago today, Ryan died. Today his life continues because of you runners! And remember…it’s ICY out there today…so it’s not a PR day. We just want you to have fun. All of the runners, walkers, volunteers, and members of this community are keeping alive the memory of a very special young man. This is a joyous day. Enjoy your run!”
My goal was to finish in 25 minutes. My RunKeeper app told me 25:45! And I had some AWESOME negative splits…AND a sub-8-minute mile 3! Bring on the COLD and ICE!!!
Here are some pictures from the race!
Bundled-up Pre-Race!
Still smiling Post-Race!
After the race we were all invited to sit in the school cafeteria and chow down on some pancakes and bagels and fruit! Shortly after, the awards started. And what do you know?! But my name was called for 1st in my age group!!! And I was called out for being the “farthest traveler yet” to support this race! I chuckled and stated that I am formerly of Parkersburg, WV…but will gladly take the title of long-distance supporter!! <Insert huge hometown grin here!!!>
Adios 2012!
