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d a y • t w o Went for just a photo, for today's @doyogarunfaster @mollyhuddle @doyogarunfaster #rlystrength challenge: glute bridge 🍑 Followed that up with my daily #yoga, which was to work on my arm balances...which by the way, I'm terrible at 😐 This was then followed by a few miles, to meet the boys at swim. I was thinking I'd get in 5mi...but apparently was off in my estimation, as I ended up with 6.25 @charitymiles for @everymomcounts, when I stopped 🤔 I also thought the cool breeze was much welcomed, though it was deceivingly humid 💦 Now it's time for a shower, quick dinner, and get ready for night ✌🏽. PS, I assure you, I did not get 9.75hrs of sleep, but I did get some. @garmin doesn't recognize the #noclife 😂 #runnersloveyoga #doyogarunfaster #yogaeverydamnday #handfulbra #grablife #flatternotflatten #sparklysoulinc #sparklysoulambassador #sweatpink #fitfluential #ffcheckin #livelifemakewaves #werunsocial #likeagirl #keeprunning #charitymiles #everymilematters #running #mamalete #runlikeamother #motherrunner #130project #beatyesterday

I • t r i e d So, my last two runs, have resulted in what I initially thought was a bad calf cramp...but am now considering the idea of it being a strain 😬 I've been RICE-ing...(well, actually, because I first thought it was a cramp, massaged and tried heat...which didn't really help. I took a rest day before making the second run attempt, but ended up with the same symptoms). So...then I went for the RICE 💁🏽 Anyway, today would have been my "long" #run day, but since it's still not feeling 💯 and I'm trying to be smart...I went for a ride instead. Now, in the past the extent of my "riding," has mostly consisted of the indoor stationary bike we have, during times I wasn't able to run. Outside, I've done a few rides, but never of any significant distance or duration. Until today. The hubs suggested a route, and I went for it. It was a fun challenge, and I'll always take outdoors when given the opportunity! As far as the ride...I felt like I maintained a pretty decent pace, though it may not look like it...thanks to the hills...(I'm pretty sure I could run as fast, or faster, up them)...and the many stoplights I had to stop at. Considering my lack of riding experience though, I guess I'll take it 😆 I had fun and that's what counts! Total: 21.02 @charitymiles for @everymomcounts/1:32.01 #sweatpink #fitfluential #ffcheckin #livelifemakewaves #werunsocial #likeagirl #charitymiles #everymilematters #mystepswill #stepstogether #sweetworkout #cycling #mamalete #handfulbra #grablife #flatternotflatten #knockfan #130project #beatyesterday

T-2 days til @encinitashalfmarathon! Last "tempo" #run 😱 #runkeeper called for 20min tempo. I don't know if today was the ideal day to do it, but with my schedule, I decided today would work 🤔 I started with @runningforr3 and @lolabswank, as they were finishing up their run...and continued on solo, for my tempo. I planned to work into a controlled fast, but as usual wasn't sure how it would go. The last few minutes were challenging, but I feel pleased with today's run. Post run, I was able to get in a little float/swim, which felt pretty amazing...then headed over to the expo...which I may have failed at snapping any photos at 🙈...but I got to meet @racepacepups, who is also #running...and picked up some cool swag 🤗 Overall, this whole training cycle has been challenging but at times...and, maybe even fun. I mostly missed "training"for something...so, while I'm really not sure what will happen this weekend, the ultimate goal is to have fun and finish strong 🙏🏼 Today's @runkeeper #halfmarathon workout: 5min w/u + 20min "tempo" (avg. pace 6:33) Total: 4.3 @charitymiles for #everymothercounts/30:02 + 1400yds/32min 🏊🏽‍♀️ #sweatpink #fitfluential #ffcheckin #livelifemakewaves #werunsocial #likeagirl #rkrunner #keeprunning #charitymiles #everymilematters #mystepswill #stepstogether #sweetworkout #mamalete #runlikeamother #motherrunner #sparklysoulinc #sparklysoulambassador #130project

Oh man... Today. Was. A. Rough. One. I had another three days off in a row...(yay!)...so I should have done my long #run yesterday, and tempo today. However, since Sunday is our only day off ALL together...and we really had nothing to do besides stuff around the house...I decided it was more important to enjoy our time together. I figured I'd combine the long run and tempo for today. I also figured I'd run along the @encinitashalfmarathon course...'cause why not. I think the only part of today that was enjoyable...the delicious smell of bacon 🥓 From the beginning, it felt like a struggle. No matter how much I tried to focus on my breathing or slowing myself down, I just couldn't get it together. I pretty much tossed the idea of the tempo portion too, as it became more about survival. I finally stopped for a min in search of some water, after about 7ish mi...but since the state parks and beaches shut off the water fountains, I did what I could to get something from the sink...just hoping it was potable 🙈 On the way back, I tried again for a water search, but ran into the same situation, so tried again drinking from the sink. It was better than nothing. The last few miles felt even more sluggish and took just about all I had left, so as soon as I got to 12mi...or the stop sign just after...I walked the last bit to my car...not realizing that, had I at least pushed 12 more seconds, I'd at least have gone 90min 🙄 At this point, I'm hoping race day goes better than today!! T-13 days 😱 Today's @runkeeper #halfmarathon workout: 5min w/u + 12mi "moderate" ➡️ 7mi steady + 20min fast + 2ish mi for total of 12mi (avg. pace 7:26) Total: 12.07 @charitymiles for #everymothercounts/1:29:48 #sweatpink #fitfluential #ffcheckin #livelifemakewaves #werunsocial #likeagirl #runkeeper #rkrunner #keeprunning #charitymiles #everymilematters #mystepswill #stepstogether #sweetworkout #running #mamalete #sparklysoulinc #sparklysoulambassador #handfulbra #grablife #knockfan #130project

Oh, you know...just another day in the life of being a #boymom. Took the #lagendijkcircus out for another hike...this time to explore Torrey Pines. It's another place I've again wanted to visit, so we finally did! I had no idea it was such an attraction. I'm definitely gonna have to go back for a #run...likely during the week. These guys though...5mi like nothing...after swim! One #proudmama for sure! Then...after all that, they rode another 5mi+ while I ran with the Lou-dog! While proud, it's still quite stressful to manage the boys on bikes, and the dog. My goal is to just enjoy it 😬 I'm working on that latter part. I realized today that I've always struggled with mid-workout interruptions...since my days on swim team. Ask anyone 🙊 Today, we had a giant 🐶💩...two falls 👦🏼👦🏼...another chain issue 🚲...and SO many obstacles (people) 🙈 Thankfully, I was prepared this time, and had the pumice cleanser, for my greasy fingers...but not with me of course, til we got back to the car. For the future, I'll be looking into a travel size 😏 Yesterday's @runkeeper #halfmarathon workout: no plan Total: 4.63 @charitymiles for #nationalparks + 5.15 for #partnershipforahealthieramerica/1:53:43 + 45:39 #sweatpink #fitfluential #ffcheckin #livelifemakewaves #werunsocial #likeagirl #runkeeper #rkrunner #keeprunning #charitymiles #everymilematters #mystepswill #stepstogether #sweetworkout #running #mamalete #runlikeamother #motherrunner #sparklysoulinc #sparklysoulambassador #knockfan #130project