Holy Brooks Ravennas Batman! (and a Winner!)

OMG guys… the weather Friday was amazing!!! I told you I would get outside and if you follow me on Instagram, you know I stayed true to my word!! ;)  Tomorrow it’s supposed to be 65*!!  I’m super bummed though because I’m inside all day tomorrow working 14 hours! Ugh! Thursday, the day I can actually get outside again, is supposed to be 25*!!  How does that work?! for real!!  I LOVE being outside and just getting out Friday has improved my mental state and outlook on life after being stuck inside all winter long!!

Look guys… no gloves!! ;)

Look at this weather!!  It was absolutely glorious!! (Now this song is stuck in my head)

I was going to pull up some Garmin stats for you all, but somehow I misplaced my USB when we moved… hopefully I can find it!! You’ll just have to settle for pictures and taking my word for it! ;)

I RAN 2 MILES STRAIGHT… WITHOUT STOPPING!!!
Longest run post-injury with no pain to report!! I’m super pumped!!

Do you see that average pace?!! Holy Brooks Ravennas Batman!! Where did that come from?!
I’ve been running 11 something miles on the treadmill but Friday my pace per mile was:

Mile 1 – 9:54

Mile 2 – 10:37

I guess it just felt amazing to finally get outside again!!  Remember how I told you there are no hills where we moved??  Well Friday I even found a little hill to run up! ;)

Like I said… It’s tiny! ;)

After I got home, I stretched, foam rolled, and drank a green monster!  All the stretching, strengthening, yoga, and rolling I’ve been doing must be helping!!  There are some days when I feel a little ache in my knee, but nothing compared to how it used to be!! I’m so happy about the healing progress and pray that it continues to heal!! I’ve made a pact with myself that if at any point the pain comes back/gets worse I will immediately call the orthopedic doctor!! (hold me to it guys!!)

And now the moment I know you’ve been looking forward to… I know you skipped my post just to see if you were the winner!
Really guys??? Really?!!

It’s ok… I’ll forgive you! (this time)

Congrats Tessa B.!! You’ve won the Sprint Pack from Apera Bags!! Look for an email shortly!! :)

 

Are you recovering from an injury??

Do you prefer to run/workout inside or outside??

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My Motivation is Back Baby!

At least for now ;)

I’m gonna do this “Three Thing Thursday” Style:

1.  I started March out Tuesday with a great workout!!  I ran 2.7 miles outside with an average 9:16 pace… mostly in the dark, but it felt great!!  Then I did a weight circuit for my arms and shoulders… let me tell you what… I have badly neglected my triceps!  They are still so sore today!!  Ouchy!!  That’s what bein a bum gets ya…

After I worked out I helped my fiancé with a school assignment.  He has to make an educational video about statistics for the middle school age group.  He’s having fun with it, it’s gonna be a good video when he’s done! :)  I wore one of his props cuz I’m cool like that.

2.  Then Today, after I got off work, I came home and ran on the treadmill for 4.02 miles in 37:49… I went from being at a speed of 6 to 8 throughout the course of the run… negative splits for me!! woohoo! 

 

3.  After my run, and stretching, my left hamstring was really hurting me, so I got out my trusty friend, Mr. Foam Roller.   Can I just say I LOVE my foam roller?!  He’s my best friend… See… we’re tight!  He’s the best man in my wedding… ok, I don’t think my fiancé would be happy if Mr. Foam Roller rolled down the aisle during the ceremony… Sorry foamy… you’re stayin home!  Do you use a foam roller?  Do you love it so much you want to hug it? “I do!” ;)

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