Strong Fit Runner

Running Cartoon - I thought this one was funny, you might run quicker through this part haha!

First off, I hope everyone had a great and safe Memorial Day weekend! I spent mine working outside/playing with the kids and running a couple times.

On Saturday was the Black Moshannon 10k, it was one of those runs that I probably would not do again. It was super tough (CRAZY hill at mile 2ish), really big rocks and most of it was dirt roads (as you know I am usually a pavement runner). The hill that I mentioned kicked my ass literally, I ran up about 75% of it and then realized I am going to burn out soon and I still have 4 miles to go, so I walked the rest of the hill. I wish I would of worn a tank top or shorts, I was a little overdressed and it was a pretty warm day. I successfully completed my goal of under an hour 10k and I knocked 8 minutes off from my first one! Here is a picture my mom took of me crossing the finish line.

I finished in 56:14 - Hoping to get a new PR at the 4th of July 10k but we will see!

Sunday evening I went for a run with my friend Heidi - for me this run was a disaster and pretty much bummed me out. I was hoping to get 5 or 6 in - we only got 3 in and I walked a lot of it. I could not get my breathing under control, my legs burned, I felt slow and sluggish. I was supposed to run with a bunch of my friends on memorial day (13 miles) but there was no way I was doing it, I couldn't even get 3 miles the night before. Pretty disappointed in my self...

It was a busy weekend, and I really haven't been on my computer much - so here it is!

May 24th - Yoga

May 25th - Running Mantra - I say this all the time, especially if I am having a hard time with the course or my head wants me to give up. It really does help!

May 26th - Sunset on a Run

Then for today's May 27th - Favorite Race Bib - So far it would have to be the Pittsburgh Half Marathon Bib - I love how it has my name on it and that was one of the biggest races I have done so far!

Most unusual thing found on a run...(this isn't my photo) but, probably a full  bone deer carcass. I have also found syringes on runs (really nasty)!!!

Sorry I haven't been posting about my daily life (life has still not slowed down), but I did do a Tough Mudder Boot Camp this morning at the church which was very challenging! The worst part was 2 minutes of burpees and the 2 minutes (2 times) of jumping jacks. I really hope this boot camp (along with me doing it at home) really tones me up!

I also got a 3 mile run in today, it was pretty crappy. It was wonderful weather wise but, I kept getting side stitch pain which would ease up and then come back even worse.

Running Music - here is what is on my phone right now!

Today's Picture is Run Recovery Food - I personally like to have a banana after a run, its something quick to eat and it is full of Potassium - which is supposed to make you less sore!

Yes, I have been having an issue with sugar lately, it seems that I want it all the time and when I do start eating it - I tend to over indulge to much... My biggest problem - Ice Cream and Swedish Fish..

Here are some foods (that I personally need to start eating) when a sugar craving hits:

*I got many of these ideas from a Spark People Message Board*

Sugar Free Hot Chocolate

Oranges

Berries

Frozen Grapes - Frozen Bananas

Arctic Zero Ice Cream

Greek Yogurt with Fruit

Dates

Sugar Free Jello

Skinny Cow Products

Healthy Smoothie

I wanted to make a post (since it is almost Memorial Day) on what I hope and plan on doing this Summer - I really hope to make this Summer one of the best!

Color Run

Tough Mudder

Training for the Marathon

Sleep out in a tent/camp (if you know me I really hate doing this, but I will give it another shot).

Beach Vacation

Tone Up/Lose some weight.

Make new friends.

Set a 5k PR.

Set a 10k PR.

Enjoy some fun projects outside with the kids!

Finally wear my Bikini.

Go Hiking

Try some new Vegetarian foods

Take the kids to the Water Park/Amusement Park

Bonfires

Read some good books!

Spend time with my friends :]

Today's Photo for the Challenge is a Finish, this picture is of me finishing the Trinity 5k.

Here is a quick update - I got a 6 miler in yesterday with the best running partner Heidi! :] It went quick and I felt great. Saturday is my 10k at Black Moshannon State Park, I am dreading Hemingway Hill everyone keeps warning me about. My goal is to get under an hour for this run. I also start Marathon Training on Sunday and Tough Mudder Boot Camp on Friday, I am going to be so busy the next few months.

Running Store.

Stretching - this is VERY important before and after a run! I don't have any pictures of me stretching but here is a picture of some great stretches to do!

Put my toes in the Pacific Ocean

Visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras

Learn to Draw

Adopt a dog (this will be a long time from now - already have two crazy dogs)

Swim with Dolphins

Scuba Dive

Learn to Play the Piano

Color Run

Run in Central Park

Go Back to Miami (Redo)

Become Strong in my Faith

Live Down South

Live Near the Ocean

Be a Bridesmaid

Run a Ultra Marathon

Own Something from Tiffany and Company

Own a Real Coach Bag

Be in a Flashmob

Go on a Vacation/Road Trip with Friends

Go Ziplining

Go Hiking out West