Wait, What Promise?
Oh what a beautiful Friday morning!
You guys - I have been experiencing some seriously rockin' skies lately.
Usually, I'll be dutifully walking the dog and notice how cool the sky looks. After our 15 min walk, I rush inside to grab my camera and snap a few photos of the beauty above me before it goes away.
So, about that running...
The manfriend tried to force me not to run this week. Okay, I kind of promised him (eeks!).
WELL, yesterday, I just had to test it out and went on a easy 3 mile jaunt. It wasn't too bad so last night I opted to head to the SPEED workout with plans of just running a few miles easy. Well, you know what happens when I'm not in strict taper mode...I run hard.
The verdict? Legs felt like lead and were screaming something like "Why the hell are you doing this to me?" But I just kept on truckin'!
The workout: 1.3 mile warm up, drills, 1 mile @ 5-10K pace, 3 min rest, 800m @ 5K pace, 1.5 min rest, 800m @ 5K, 3 min rest, 4 x 400m @ mile pace (1.5 min rest btwn each), and finally a 1 mile cool down.
I'll be honest, the legs and body feel exhausted, but man it felt good to run strong and hard. And on the positive, the manfriend did suggest I get a massage. Does that mean he's payin'? ;)
And then I came home and made a deeeelicious grilled sandwich inspired by Iowa Girl Eats cuz home girl knows how to make a meal. Now I've just gotta get one of those griddlers.
Now a little Friday cruisin' music for ya:
Ever since we saw Amos Lee in concert a few weeks ago, I just can't get that voice out of my head. There's something so calming about it.
Any fun plans for the weekend? Fun kitchen gadget you've been eyeing?
I'm going to try to take it easy and do some yoga (and a little running), chores and chilling out.
Usually, I'll be dutifully walking the dog and notice how cool the sky looks. After our 15 min walk, I rush inside to grab my camera and snap a few photos of the beauty above me before it goes away.
So, about that running...
The manfriend tried to force me not to run this week. Okay, I kind of promised him (eeks!).
WELL, yesterday, I just had to test it out and went on a easy 3 mile jaunt. It wasn't too bad so last night I opted to head to the SPEED workout with plans of just running a few miles easy. Well, you know what happens when I'm not in strict taper mode...I run hard.
The verdict? Legs felt like lead and were screaming something like "Why the hell are you doing this to me?" But I just kept on truckin'!
The workout: 1.3 mile warm up, drills, 1 mile @ 5-10K pace, 3 min rest, 800m @ 5K pace, 1.5 min rest, 800m @ 5K, 3 min rest, 4 x 400m @ mile pace (1.5 min rest btwn each), and finally a 1 mile cool down.
I'll be honest, the legs and body feel exhausted, but man it felt good to run strong and hard. And on the positive, the manfriend did suggest I get a massage. Does that mean he's payin'? ;)
And then I came home and made a deeeelicious grilled sandwich inspired by Iowa Girl Eats cuz home girl knows how to make a meal. Now I've just gotta get one of those griddlers.
Now a little Friday cruisin' music for ya:
Ever since we saw Amos Lee in concert a few weeks ago, I just can't get that voice out of my head. There's something so calming about it.
Any fun plans for the weekend? Fun kitchen gadget you've been eyeing?
I'm going to try to take it easy and do some yoga (and a little running), chores and chilling out.
Comments
Those sky pictures are gorgeous! I love it!
I would Love a panini grill, but just can't seem to justify it. It's like a pancake skillet - sure, it makes things easier, but its totally unnecessary. :p
I want a juicer. But I just can't get myself to finally make the decision to buy one.
I would like to buy a spiralizer so I can make zucchini noodles, etc.