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! …

Morning run the day after a long day in the sun. It was a struggle to get up, but once I got out there I felt better than expected. Tried this new to me thing called starting slow, it made the whole run more enjoyable. I was able to run each mile faster and the final mile didn’t feel as much of a struggle. Four miles check!  I am definitely getting in better shape you can feel it with each workout. I’m excited to add in more speed and volume, but I’m holding myself back to make sure I build up slowly.  More Full Commitment Base Training: HERE My Why: HERE More…

Disney was fun and exhausting just like always. The kids has a blast. We walked a crazy amount, three parks and the walking path between two of them it added up quick. It was definitely an active rest day! Walking around Hollywood Studios. Walking path between Hollywood Studios and Epcot Had a blast running around! It was a fulfilled day, but my legs are tired and I’m crazy dehydrated! Operation water intake tonight before my run tomorrow. Hoping to get in a run around sunrise again tomorrow!  More Full Commitment Base Training: HERE My Why: HERE More Training Log Posts: HERE Pinterest Boards: HERE

Morning run. Check! I was able to get up have some breakfast, coffee and water and then head out around 6:30 for my run. It was amazing. The fuel before helped so much. It was also nice to catch the sunrise during the run instead of starting and ending in the dark. I am feeling stronger each run, and a lot of my walk breaks now are more mental I think. I need to find a better loop trail and try that out. The out and back routes that I have been doing get in my head a little.  We spent the rest of the day hanging out by the…