If I had one word to describe todays workout it would be proud. Proud I got out there. Proud I followed the training plan. Proud I pushed back self doubt. Proud I used discipline over motivation. Just proud. That seems to be the overall word for this whole training plan. Doing it for myself is a strong why. I am loving it. When I don’t want to get out there, I remember the why behind it all, and it gets me out the door.  We got back from a long day at Disney last night where I definitely didn’t eat or drink enough. Top that off with McDonalds on the…

We had a fun filled Disney day planned and I knew I wanted to stop switching things in my training plan and instead make it work with my schedule, as much as possible. I woke up early and did a 30min Peloton Biking Bootcamp Class. My legs are still a little sore, so I picked just an upper body class. It was perfect. I kept it on the shorter side since I was going to be on my feet and in the heat all day. I am so glad I made it work. It’s nice to not have it on your mind all day. I was able to knock out…

Ouch. That one hurt. Once again I was reminded that bad nutrition translates to bad running, and feeling pretty bad. I didn’t eat the best today. Nutrition along with not enough water and running in the heat and humidity caused a very difficult run. I took more walking breaks than normal. With all that said, I got it done. I didn’t quit and I didn’t turn around early, and for that I am very proud of myself. This is the first day in my training plan that I was ready to call it quits at a half mile in. I am beyond proud of myself for both mentally and physically pushing…

I was feeling super unmotivated today. I passed on a morning workout. I didn’t sleep well, and the kids were up extra early. Decided to push it off until around 5ish. 5ish came and I still wasn’t feeling it. I thought about switching my off day to today, but I knew I was just being lazy and didn’t actually need a day off. I decided to combine my lift and biking and do a Peloton Cycling Bootcamp Class. Specifically a 60min Boot Camp with Jess Sims. It was so good. Everything I didn’t know I needed tonight. It was a perfect way to destress. I like the back and forth…

Decided to take the morning off and run later in the day to give my legs some more rest. I ran three treadmill miles around 4:30. It was again hot, humid and sweaty. I tried to keep it slower and consistent. After I finished I wished I went a little slower, but overall I felt great. We spent the afternoon at my parents house and I ate approximately 1500 calories in chocolate caramels from Costco and it was not the pre run fuel I should have had.  I’m surprised with how my legs have been feeling with the extra miles. I think that means the training plan is increasing mileage…

Six Miles. Check!! I actually felt really strong! I started extra slow again and ran each mile a little faster. I surprised myself with how good I felt the last mile. It was actually a little challenging to slow down those first few miles, but it was worth it.  I drove to a trail this morning and was able to run all six miles on an out and back trail. It was perfect. I kept the way out slower and more relaxed and the pushed the pace and pushed myself mentally a little on the way back.  The run started out feeling a little cool, but the 95% humidity knocked…

Playing in the pool with the kiddos this morning turned into an aqua jogging workout. Ended up with a pretty solid workout. 30mins of straight jogging. The Apple Watch seems to pick it up a little on the open activity setting. Next time I might try the open run and see if it can estimate distance. Would be fun to know. Either way it was a great workout!  Ended up staying for a little cookout and more swimming and decided to push my lift until after my long run tomorrow to keep my legs a little more fresh.  Looking forward to trying out a six mile run in the morning! …