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Running for Tuesday: June Update and July Goals

6/30/2015

Yup-hanging out with these kiddos is so much more important than running!

Hi all! I have decided to join a new monthly link up where I will be discussing goals over the next month. Please visit Tracy at a Change of Pace and Alyssa at Alyssa Goes Bang to view more of the linkup.

JUNE GOALS UPDATE
1. Add weights to my core training B
I definitely did this and I am sore because of it! I know it will be so good in the long run

2. Take 10 days off from running A+
Yup! I greatly enjoyed my time in WDW and unless you want to count running to catch a bus, I did not run at all for over 10 days!

3. Do Piyo while on vacation F
Did not do it! I was exhausted from the heat, humidity and pushing strollers. Definitely got my workout in

4. Speedwork B+
I speedwork at least once a week which was great. I need to stick with it whether it is a tempo run, repeats or hill workout.

JULY GOALS
1. Speedwork every week
I need to get in 1 speed workout every week-whatever I chose. Even though it is hot, I know it will do me some good in the long run

2. Finish fast
I want to make sure to finish strong on my runs trying to speedup at least the last 2-3 minutes. I am hoping it will help me finish strong

3. Start slow
The heat and humidity have been very sneaky lately (I think it will be nice since the temp says 68 but then I come back a mess) so I want to start my runs at a slow pace and pick up the speed as I feel it is necessary.

4. Break 30 min in my 4th of July 5k and try and break an hour at the 80s run 10k
This should be an easy goal but weather will play a factor. If these races are hot and humid, I will need to slow down. I think I just need to remember that it is not always about the time but about the experience. I amy not PR these races but I can definitely do my best for racing in July.

What are your goals for July?

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Tuesdays on the Run: New Years Resolution Update

6/30/2015

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I can't believe I've already run 16 races this year!

Another Tuesday, another Tuesday on the Run hosted by our favorites:
April from Run the Great Wide Somewhere, Erika from MCM Mama Runs, and Patty from No-Guilt Life. This week's topic is 2015 Resolutions: midyear updates!

I wrote a post wrapping up my 2014 resolutions back in January and feel I did pretty well. Now to go review my 2015 Resolutions in Detail!

HEALTH RELATED
1. Become more gluten free B-
I have definitely learned more but have also slipped into non-gluten habits because it is "easier" sometimes. I definitely pay for it in terms of feeling like crap and being bloated for 3-4 days. I need to recommit myself to the lifestyle for sure because it works better for me

2. Limit social drinking to 1-2 times/month B+
As I stated originally, this has not been a problem but just to limit myself and I have mostly stuck to it. I will have a glass of wine at home every now and then but going out for drinks has been about 1-2 times/month. I have been going out after class with my classmates mainly because it is summer but once school starts again in the Fall, we will definitely cut back

3. Examine food scripts D
Never got to this. I still think about it from time to time but not enough to really blog about it.

4. Get my blog out there B-
I have added to more linkups since I love writing the posts and reading other peoples but I have not applied for any additional ambassadorships besides Fit2Run which I have loved. Definitely something to work on for the second half of the year (SweatPink is definitely on the docket)

5. Consistently Cross- train 3x a week, core and stretch every day B
I am definitely much better at this but don't do core and stretch every day-more like 5 times a week which seems to be a good balance for me. As I get back into running higher mileage, those will be a must!

RUNNING RELATED
1. finish all of my races healthy/work on Chi Running techniques B
Definitely had a few injuries flare up and realized it was the lack of core workouts-. Once I added those back in, it has been much better! I have re-read the Chi running techniques but want to read them again as I have been experiencing shin pain lately.

2. increase my interval to a strong 3 minutes running/30 sec walking B+
After talking to Jeff Galloway at Princess, he said that I should knock it down to either 1:30 or 2 min and 30 sec walking. The 1:30 was a bit too stop and go for me but I have definitely found my sweet spot with 2 min: 30 sec and will be sticking with it for a long time.

3. time goals: sub 5:00 marathon, sub 2:10 half, sub :58 10k, sub 28 min 5k, run a 5k straight C
Sub 5:00 marathon-still hurt about the crash and burn at the LAM because of the weather
Sub 2:10 half-I got a new PR at the Sunset Strip half and definitely think I could have gone sub 2:10 if it had been flat (my running segments were 2:10:50)
sub :58 10k-not yet but this is definitely my goal for the Christmas Run in 2015 as I got so close in 2014.
sub 28 5k- so close at the Angels 5k
run a 5k straight-DID IT at Santa Anita 5k but I am faster with intervals so I will stick with that!

4. run more local races A+
So far this year I have run Old Agoura 10k-Great Race (course PR-1:02:22), 2015 Santa Anita Derby 5k (old PR-:29:43), 2015 Angels Foundation 5k (new PR- :28:05) and 2015 Sunset Strip Half Marathon (new PR- 2:13:14). I am running a 5k on Saturday(it was TEN DOLLARS! that is unheard of in LA) and also the pasadena 80s run in 2 weeks. I love local races!

5. travel for a race that is not Disney related A+
All in for the NYC Marathon and then continuing the crazy for the Wine and Dine half marathon!

6. 15 races in 2015 A+
I have already run 16 races this year (not counting virtual races!) I will definitely get close to 30.

What were some of your 2015 goals and how have you done on them so far?

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MIckey Magical Mondays: Overview of my June 2015 Trip

6/29/2015

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Water park fun

Hi all! It is Monday so we are linking up with another Magical Mickey with John at run.geek.rundisney and Katie from Adventures by Katie.

I have been pretty busy with school work (wrapped up one class on Wednesday, turned in a rewrite and final paper on Friday and have a new class starting Weds with 100+ pages of reading and a quiz!) but I wanted to do an overview post on what all we did on my trip I just took with my family earlier this month. Many of these things will be future posts for this linkup and other posts as well!

We flew in on a red eye and did a great overview of Harry Potter and Universal. We stayed at Royal Pacific in a newly renovated room.

We stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House in the value studiosand it was beyond gorgeous and amazing!

Sanaa

We did the dining plan for the first time and I will have a full wrapup because it was crazy crazy!

Be our guest breakfast

We had some fabulous meals:

Rebel Hangar
Rainforest Cafe
Be Our Guest Dinner
Be Our Guest Breakfast
1900 Park Fare
50s Prime Time
Sanaa
Beaches and Cream
Jedi Mickey's Dinner

1900 park fare and someone got a girlfriend...

We had a great time with my siblings and I will definitely be blogging about traveling with children as it was very eye opening.

Overall, we had an amazing time even with the heat and humidity and can't wait to get back!

Anyone else just return from a trip?

Rebel Hangar

Ashley's first loop roller coaster!

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Healthy Living 6/29/2015

6/29/2015

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EAT WELL
I'm back on the healthy eating train-proteins, healthy fats, fruits and veggies. I cut back on coffee (but tried the preorder at Starbucks and it was awesome!!). I definitely splurged this weekend-sugary drinks at mad T party, macarons and popcorn but it was so fun!

SLEEP WELL
I'm finally recovered sleep wise from my traveling but the heat has been NO JOKE! I've been tossing and turning and I'm so over the 90 degrees during the day.

My goal is to get to bed around 10 every night-it helps with all of the sleep time I lose from the tossing and turning

EXERCISE WELL
Monday: rest day because of traveling
Tuesday: 3 miles
Wednesday: 20 min yoga/stretching
Thursday: 3 miles
Friday: rest day because I walked around a construction site
Saturday: 30 weight routine + walking around Disneyland
Sunday: 7 hot and very humid miles

Monday: rest day because my hamstrings are so sore
Tuesday: 3 mile run
Wednesday: Piyo Upper Body
Thursday: 3 mile run
Friday: Piyo
Saturday: Rosemead 5k +Disneyland
Sunday: Weight training
I need to get back on it with core work and more.

BE WELL
One summer class done and one to go! I've been doing a lot of work to prep this class so I can try to get work done early so I can actually be able to relax a bit.

I got back on the healthy living train and feel so much better than I have in awhile. The runs are tough with the early humidity and heat but I know they'll make me a stronger runner in the long run.

How was your week?

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Friday Five: What I was up to in 2005

6/26/2015

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My sorority formal-May 2005

Hi all! Linkup Friday!! Thanks to our amazing hostesses: the DC Trifecta Bloggers (Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, Mar from Mar on the Run, and Cynthia from You Signed Up For What?!). This weeks topic is what I was up to 10 years ago. So in 2005, I was 18 and about to turn 19. Let's see what I was up to!

1. I had just finished my first year of college at Penn. Now I have just wrapped up my first year of my doctorate!
So crazy the parallels here 10 years later.

2. I was anxious to get back home because I missed Texas. Now I still miss Texas and my quick 3 day trip was not enough time.

3. My college boyfriend was coming to visit me and meet my family in Texas for July 4th. Now my current boyfriend and love of my life and I just returned from a 10 day vacation with my family in Walt Disney World, which use to be our yearly June trip.

4. I visited LA for Spring Break and it happened to be the day of the LA Marathon and we saw people running while we were on a tour and I thought runners was Crazy! Now I run at least 3 days a week, have run the LA Marathon twice(it was my first 26.2!) and am signed up to run again!

5. I got to hang out with my brother who was a new teenager,just turning 13. Now we have 3 more siblings and I'm the oldest of 5!

It's amazing looking back 10 years and seeing how much has happened: I've become a runner, I have a bachelors and a masters and working on a doctorate, I have a job that I love , have a boyfriend that I love so much and I live in LA. It's so true that you don't know where the future will take you.

What were you up to 10 years ago?

Spring Break 2005

Now! Still going to Disney just more often! (And with more kids in tow!)

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Disneyland Paris Rundisney Half Marathon Information

6/25/2015

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Information is finally here for the Inaugural rundisney Disneyland Paris Half Marathon from September 22-25, 2016!

I have been all in since it was announced at the Princess Half Marathon that this race was coming as is my boyfriend! We are pumped this news is out now.

EVENTS

runDisney Health & Fitness Expo
- Disney Events Arena®
- Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 3pm-8pm
- Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 8am-8pm

- Headquarters for everything you need to prepare for race weekend is at the Expo.All runners must attend the Expo for race number, T-shirt and gEAR bag pick up. During the Expo celebration, you’ll be able to check out the latest in OfficialrunDisney Race Weekend Merchandise, and get a sneak peek at the latest in fitness apparel, footwear, sunglasses, high tech gadgets, and nutritional products. The Expo will also showcase a Speaker Series that includes appearances by celebrity runner and seminars on training, running, and nutrition featuring speakers and panellists from the running industry.

Disneyland® Paris 5K
- Saturday, September 24, 2016
- 7am
- You be at least 5 years old to run this race

- Everyone’s invited to join the excitement during the 5K (3,1miles/5km) through the most magical race course on Earth, Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park! Cheered on by Disney Characters, your run will take you down Main Street, U.S.A.®, past the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle, through Hollywood Boulevard, and around the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ **. Perfect for beginners, intermediates or even racing veterans aged pre-teen and older, this is a running event where every family passes the finishing line with unforgettable memories.

runDisney Kids Races
- Saturday, September 24, 2016
- From 10am
- You must be under 12 years old

- Bring out your youngest runners for a magical race chock full of fun and memories during the Disneyland® Paris Inaugural Half Marathon weekend. Children under 12 are invited to participate in a series of runs designed specifically for them. Parents can also run with their children. The event will feature a 100m dash followed by the 200m, 400m course. For older kids, there’s even a 1k and 2k race! And every participant goes home a winner with their very own runDisney Kids Races Inaugural Event Finisher Medallion!

Disneyland® Paris Half Marathon
- Sunday, September 25, 2016
- 7am
- You must be 18 to run this race

- Be one of the first to join the fun during the first ever Disneyland® Paris Half Marathon run through Disneyland® Paris. Your 13.1 mile Half Marathon will put you in the middle of all the Disney magic. At Walt Disney Studios® Park, you’ll run down Hollywood Boulevard, and past the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™**. At Disneyland® Park, you’ll run through Main Street, U.S.A.®, past Sleeping Beauty Castle, and then through the countryside and villages that surround the Disney Parks, circle back to Disney Village® en route to the finish line for a victory celebration and your exclusive inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Finisher Medal. And along with your family or friends, Disney Characters will be on hand to cheer you along the race course.

RULES

You will need to be cleared by a medical doctor to participate. here is an example of the waiver. You will need to submit it online as well as bring a copy with you to pick up your bib (this is pretty standard procedure in European races, especially ones run in France)
You will need to maintain a 16 minute per mile pace on the 5k and half marathon to finish
You will need to submit a proof of time by June 1, 2016 if you plan on running under 1:30 half marathon (is this a typo?!?)
You will need to pick up your own bib

REGISTRATION

Package registration for the Disneyland® Paris Half Marathon Weekend is scheduled to open on October 6, 2015
Take part in the Disneyland® Paris Half Marathon Weekend through one of our travel groups.
The runDisney Travel Provider Program provides runners traveling to our events special travel packages and superb customer service. These runDisney travel providers can help put together a travel package that is right for you! (these will include theme park admission)
Tour and Travel Partners list will be communicated at time of sales opening.
Limited race registrations are scheduled to start on January 12, 2016 for individual registrations.
Charity information will also be available on October 6, 2015.
No mention of AP signups or what time registration will occur

CASTLE TO CHATEAU CHALLENGE
What is the runDisney Castle to Château Coast Race Challenge?
If you complete a half marathon distance at Disneyland® Paris and at the Disneyland® Resort in California or a half marathon or marathon at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida, in the same calendar year, then you will receive an additional medal commemorating your achievement.
MORE BLING!!!

Of course I am in for the 5k and half have to run all of the races when I am traveling that far! and can we PLEASE note the 7am start time!?!?!? and I cannot WAIT to see that Castle to Chateau challenge medal-OMG!

and I am already thinking of costumes and the short list is Aurora and Belle so I will need to consult my little sisters (they love to help me select costumes for my races).

Anyone else wanting to do this race?

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Jeff Galloway Tips: Introducing the 30 sec walk break

6/24/2015

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I have been selected to be a Jeff Galloway blogger and could not be more excited for the opportunity. Incase you aren't familiar with him, he is AMAZING, a former Olympian and the official rundisney training consultant and probably one of the most down to earth people you could ever meet.
Here are past tips: here, here , here , here ,here and here.

This post is a HUGE deal. As you will see below, Jeff has officially switched over to recommending a 30 sec walk break instead of a 60 sec walk break. I personally had this switch about 18 months ago and have not looked back since. It takes so getting used to but the 30 sec walk breaks are the way to go!

Jeff Introduces a New Run/Walk Strategy
The 30-second Walk Break

Jeff Galloway's Run/Walk/Run method was revolutionary for three reasons:

1 - Run/Walk/Runners felt better throughout the long run.
2 - Run/Walk/Runners recovered faster and got injured less often.
3 - Run/Walk/Runners went faster with the breaks than without.

Since his introduction of walk breaks in 1974, Jeff he has received feedback from hundreds of thousands of runners, allowing him to fine tune Run/Walk/Run to keep people feeling better, staying healthy, and running faster.

The greatest benefit of the walk break comes in the first 30 sec.

Our heart rates come down, the running muscles relax, we catch our breaths, and the fatigue melts away.

After 30 seconds of walking, we tend to slow down.

Here is a typical example of what happens with a 1-minute walk break:

A run/walk/runner averaging 10-minute pace in a marathon using 3 min/1min might walk at a 15-minute mile pace for the first part of the race.
As fatigue sets in, that walk gets slower, and by halfway, the runner may be walking at 18 min/mi.

This means faster running is needed to stay on pace, which creates more fatigue at the end of each running segment, so the walk will get slower, and so goes the downward spiral at the end of the race.

Avoiding the Slow-down

Compared to running constantly, the 1-minute walk break still results in runners feeling better, staying healthier, and going faster, but it can get even better! Limiting walk breaks to 30 seconds, or in some cases even less, while cutting the run time accordingly, gives all the same benefits, with even less fatigue and even faster times.

The Bottom Line

If you are in already using a 30-second walk break or less, you don't need to adjust. If you are using an interval that takes a 1-minute walk break, keep the same ratio but cut your walk and run times in half. For example, a 1-minute/1-minute interval now becomes a 30-sec./30-sec. interval. It's that simple.

Don't forget to register for the 2nd annual Jeff Galloway 13.1. December 11-13, 2015 brings a fun-filled weekend with the 13.1 half marathon, Barb's 5K and the new "Fit Kids" run.

Join us in all the weekend events including the Race Expo with exciting vendors and speakers, a festive holiday mood and surprises at the finish line!

Register now at Jeff Galloway 13.1

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Tuesdays on the Run: Challenge Races

6/23/2015

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Dumbo 2013: so hot!

Another Tuesday, another Tuesday on the Run hosted by our favorites:
April from Run the Great Wide Somewhere, Erika from MCM Mama Runs, and Patty from No-Guilt Life. This week's topic is about Challenge races: running races back to back.

Challenge races are my BRF (Best Running Friend)! No really- Challenges are close to my heart especially the rundisney ones. I love the challenge of them and most importantly: the BLING!! I have been in since the first Dumbo was announced in 2013.

Since then I have run:

3 Dumbos and signed up for a 4th (2012,2013,2014)
2 Glass Slipper Challenges (2014,2015)
1 Dopey/Goofy
1 Rebel Challenge and signed up for another (2016)
1 Pixie Dust Challenge and will sign up for another
Signed up for the unofficial challenge of running the wine and dine 5k in the morning and half at night
Signed up for 1 Infinity Gauntlet challenge
Did the LA Turkey trot 5k/10k (back to back) and signed up to do it again
signed up for the 2016 New Years race (non-rundisney and it will be a 10k followed by a half an hour later)
signed up for the 2016 All Day Carlsbad 20k where I will run 4 5ks back to back (Master's Men, Master's Women, under 29, 30-39)

So 10 total with 6 currently signed up for and 1 more I will sign up for next month (Pixie Dust!!!).

I LOVE challenges and enjoy training for them (yes, I'm a weirdo). Since 2013, I have learned A LOT about challenges and how best to prepare so you can enjoy yourself.

Glass slipper challenge 2014

TIPS FOR RUNNING A CHALLENGE
1. BE REALISTIC
Are you ready to take on the challenge? I know we all love to be encouraging but I really suggest people tackle each distance individually before doing it all together. It will give you the confidence that you can do it and also well allow you to learn your body and how it adapt to training before jumping into new territory. You don't want to do too much too fast. The challenges will be there next year.

Also a huge thing-is this the right time? Check from now until the race: do you have enough time to train and prepare? If there's a wedding, graduation, move, job change, even time of year in there, this may not be the right time. You want to finish and finish strong.

2. TRAIN
This seems like common sense but it is not at all. You need a plan and you need to stick to it (this is so insanely crucial for Dopey-I've already written an entire post on Dopey tips here) to matter what. You have to get your body used to racing back to back days

3. EAT
This is one of the reasons training is so important, you need to practice eating enough calories and carb loading which can only come with practice.

4. SLEEP
yes this starts now. Having proper sleep hygiene while help with training as your body adapts to the increase in training. It will allow your body to repair itself and make sure you are rested for your runs.

5. CROSS TRAIN
Just running and running more will lead to injuries. Start now getting into a routine of being more active, weight training, yoga, stretching and rolling that works. It will keep you strong and also help with injuries.

Dopey and Rebel Challenge

WHAT I PERSONALLY DO
In all of my race recaps, I do a full recap of what I did the day before and after. This is important for me to go back and read after the fact to see what I can tweak for next time. I also have a running journal where I write out my plan before, during and after and make notes right after for what I learned/ can improve upon.

BALANCE
One of the main things I have a hard time balancing is being at Disney for challenge races. For me, this is much easier at Disneyland as I live 40 min away and can go whenever. For WDW, this can be harder but that is why I like to plan a few vacation days after the race to help with recovery and also get more park time in. You can't burn the candles at both ends-you will end up miserable and tired.

PLAN MEALS
Personally, I plan all of my meals first. I start with dinners. I like to have dinner around 5 preferably at a sit down location so that its reserved and will allow me to hopefully get back to my hotel room by 7.

BEDTIME ROUTINE
From there, I double check I have everything I need set out, double check my alarm and plan for the morning and try to get in bed by 8.

SLEEP
For DL races, that will allow me close to 8 hours before I have to get up. For WDW, that will allow me 7 hours before I need to get up. I don't believe it is just luck that the races I've gotten the most sleep before (Tink 2014 and 2015) are the races I've felt very strong at.

DURING THE RACE
During the race, I like to hold back for the first race (or series of races). The important thing is to get through the longest race well. The best way to do that is to hold back and take your time in the first ones. This is easier said than done because people FLY at the start. Stick to your plan and you will be fine.

FUELING
Make sure you are fueling properly during the race. I usually increase my fueling to include more shots or bloks before I will need it (yes, you have seen me taking clif shots during a 5k and 10k-gotta restock that sugar and glycogen). You are trying to hold glycogen in your muscles so the sooner you restock the sugars lost, the better.

EAT EAT EAT
After the race, you need to eat immediately to restock carbs. I always eat the box of food given at the finish and try and have a recovery meal within an hour. I usually head straight to food whether it is a meal or a food court stop.

REST AND STRETCH AND ROLL
Once in the hotel, I shower, stretch and roll and relax. I want to give my muscles a chance to recharge. I also lay out all of my clothes, accessories and food I need for the next day and charge all electronics.

I try not to rest more than an hour and usually don't nap. I head back out to the parks and grab lunch or a large snack around noon.

PARK TIME
Walking around the parks is great recovery. It keeps the lactic acid at bay but keep it easy. You will want to stretch when you can and keep moving and hydrating.

HYDRATE
Water is the key. You want to drink as much water as possible so you are well hydrated. I always carry a water bottle with me.

AGAIN AGAIN
Like I said, dinner is early and then back to repeat the cycle! After the final race, I do like a quick nap (an hour or so) before heading out to celebrate.

Pixie Dust Challenge

Oh and make sure to wear your medals around the park!

That should do it for tips. As always, check out my recaps from past races and feel free to contact me if you ever need help with training for challenges!

Anyone else like challenges as much as I do?

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Magical Mickey Mondays: Inside Out

6/22/2015

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It's time for another Magical Mickey with John at run.geek.rundisney and Katie from Adventures by Katie. This week’s linkup topic will be Inside Out. Did you see it? Many people did as it made over 91 million dollars, the largest original opening, a movie not based on a sequel or other property, which is quite a feat.

I don’t want to give too many spoilers but I highly recommend the movie to everyone. It is based on a young girl named Riley that loves her family and ice hockey and moves from Minnesota to San Francisco. Since that is an adjustment for anyone, she goes through many emotions in her brain, which includes Joy, Anger, Disgust, Fear and Sadness. The emotions interact with each other and you see things such as memories, core memories, long-term memory, brain freeze and other things. Definitely bring the tissues as there are many touching moments including a character named BING BONG!

And keep a lookout for the Disney references including playing Haunted Mansion music and a Figment portrait. I did not see the a113 Toy truck from pizza planet or other Pixar characters so if you do, shout me out!

And I would be remiss for not mentioning the AMAZING short before the movie called Lava. I won’t say much but it involves a volcano trying to fall in love who sings a song that is a bit of an earworm.

Overall, I will definitely be seeing this again. It is so well done and I think it could be Pixar’s best. It is so unique and so original and well done.

Did anyone else see Inside Out this weekend?

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Healthy Living 6/22/2015

6/22/2015

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Time for some weekly accountability! I will recapping how I have done on the 4 Well Rules over the last week: Eat Well, Sleep Well, Exercise Well and Be Well. I have decided to link up with Tara of Running n Reading as I love linkups. Make sure to check out the other bloggers there too!

EAT WELL
Overall after vacation, I got back on track pretty quickly. I was off Wednesday from work and was able to go grocery shopping to grab food to have for the rest of the week. I did pretty well in Texas and don’t feel near as bloated as I was earlier.

This week I still have a lot of food so I wont need to shop which is great! I plan on making a large crockpot meal to get me through the week so I don’t have to cook. I want my nutrition to be onpoint until my 5k race on July 4th.

SLEEP WELL
I feel like I finally caught up on sleep and then I could not sleep before my flight today and only slept 2.5 hours!! Eek! I need to make it through work and then I will most likely crash hard after dinner around 8 or so.

This week my goal is to sleep as much as possible as I wrap up my final projects for class.

EXERCISE WELL
LAST WEEK
Monday: Rest Day
Tuesday: Rest Day
Wednesday: 3 miles
Thursday: 2 miles tempo run
Friday: core work
Saturday: 20 min hill workout on treadmill and abs
Sunday: 40 min treadmill and glutes

THIS WEEK
Monday: Rest Day + core work
Tuesday: 3 miles
Wednesday: weights
Thursday: 3 miles
Friday: Piyo
Saturday: 6 miles with 2-3 miles at 5k pace
Sunday: yoga

BE WELL
Going home was just what I needed! I miss Texas so much and it was so good to see extended family that I have not seen in years. It’s a bit crazy with facebook I feel like I see them more often and stay caught up but it was nice to have a good reason to come together, my cousin’s wedding! She is the first of the 2nd cousins to get married which is exciting!

This week I get to wrap up my first summer class (!!!) and start prepping for my second class that starts next week. I am excited to be back in town for the first time in 3 weekends. And let’s be real, there will most likely be a Disneyland trip because it’s been too long!

How was your week? What was your favorite thing that happened?