I went for a morning walk. A nice slow walk to enjoy my coffee and the fall weather.  I was planning to get a run in before we headed to the airport to head home. The weather had other plans. It was chilly and raining and I just didn’t have it in me.  After days of eating pretty bad, not a lot of sleep and a little more stress than normal, it was smart to keep the running at a minimum. I am disappointed I couldn’t get in some quality miles while I was gone; however, I am proud of getting in some sort of exercise every day. A walk…

Very Rough Three Miles. Three miles in the cold was all I had in me this morning. Between the hills, elevation and chilly weather, it was a struggle.  I am glad I went out and did something. Was definitely proud of the something is better than nothing mentality.  After the run it took a steaming hot shower and a few cups of hot coffee to feel a little better.  I’m ready to head back to my hot humid and flat!  More Full Commitment Base Training: HERE More Training Log Posts: HERE Pinterest: HERE

Decided after travel, lots of eating an drinking that my original training plan probably wasn’t smart or realistic. I’m not training for anything, so as long as I do something I will stay on track.  I went for a long walk with a friend in the morning. It was so nice to catch up and hang out with a friend and no kids. Peaceful! Although it was freezing and it will take me weeks to warm up!  We then went on a few short local hikes. Getting back out in some nature is great for the soul. I feel relaxed and calm. (And cold!)  We are heading out for the…

4am three mile run before we left for the airport. I’m so glad I decided to get up and get a run in.  I ran on the treadmill and kept things pretty slow and controlled. Enjoyed an episode of Good Bones on HGTV and let my anxiety come down for the upcoming trip.  I’m excited about our time away and I’m going to enjoy the time and fit in running when I can. I am going to try to fit in a longer run, but if it doesn’t happen that’s okay too.  More Full Commitment Base Training: HERE More Training Log Posts: HERE Pinterest: HERE

Today I felt tired. I had a rough night of sleep and my anxiety is extra high about leaving the kids for longer than we have ever left before.  I spent the day packing and cleaning, and trying to keep my anxiety under control.  I escaped for a 45 minute bike bootcamp class around 4:00. It was just what the body and mind needed.  I think I am going to wake up extra early for a quick treadmill run. Get my mind ready for a day of travel.  More Full Commitment Base Training: HERE More Training Log Posts: HERE Pinterest: HERE

Six mile morning run! It took me a good three miles to warm up. Well four really if you look at the mile splits. I struggled a little at the beginning, but put together some decent miles in the end. I can’t believe my weekday runs are back up to six miles, that feels like a huge accomplishment.  My big win today was that my legs were tired before my lungs. That hasn’t happened in a while. I take that as I’m getting in better shape, but need to step up my recovery game. I told myself that when the mileage grew I would build in recovery time. Meaning I…

We spent the morning by the pool before the afternoon storms rolled in. I took advantage of that time. While the kids were playing I alternated between swimming laps and aqua jogging for 30mins. It was a pretty good workout. I’m enjoying being able to throw in some pool workouts here and there.  I still wanted to get in some lifting and raise my heart rate a little, so I opted for a 30min Bike Bootcamp class on the peloton app.  I have said this a few times before, but I am not only enjoying this current training plan, I am proud of myself for the plan I created. I…

Who knew a bloomin onion from outback for dinner and lunch and donuts for breakfast would leave to a not so great run. Sarcasm check.  It was a rough recovery run. It was my fault. Bad nutrition and limited water wasn’t smart on my part.  I ran three miles and it felt like twelve. My legs were tight and heavy so I’m glad I did a quick recovery run, my legs will thank me tomorrow.  Onto week 7! Still loving this training plan!  More Full Commitment Base Training: HERE More Training Log Posts: HERE Pinterest: HERE

I had the best run this morning. I slowed down and brought water with Skratch in it and sipped on it throughout my run.  I kept the pace comfortable and the heart rate relatively low. I only stopped and walked once for less than 20 second. I ran the first 5 miles with no walking breaks. That’s a huge win! I also felt like I could run forever at that pace. I felt very in control, and if I was running with people I could have probably had a conversation the whole time.  I don’t know what made this run better. Could be a combination of things. Bringing water with…