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??

Do you stretch, foam roll, or stick after working out?

 

Plankin’ It Up Outside

So I’ve really been enjoying getting to do my workouts outside lately! :)  Yesterday was no different!  Well… there was a difference, but it was the temperature!!  Yesterday when I worked out it was 66* instead of 83*!  It was nice!! :)

Trying out InstaFrame for the first time… How come you guys don’t clue me in on
these things when they first come out?! Seriously people!

My workout consisted of:

- .5 mile warmup in 5:51
- Bangin’ Booty Challenge (BBC) Day #9 
  (included 3 X (5 burpees, 25 alternating lunges, 45 sec plank, 10 glute bridges, and 30
  sec wall sit)
- 30 Day Fast Start with Jackie
  (Upper/Lower/Abs) – 4 tiers of each pyramid
- .5 mile cooldown in 5:57
- Foam Roll/Stretch/Stick
  (I think this part takes almost as long as my workouts do!)

So yeah… I’ve been getting reacquainted with my foam roller… if you’ve been reading for a while you may remember the post where my foam roller was going to be the best man in my wedding cuz we were besties… yeah, it’s been a year since we’ve talked… sad day!  We’ve made it a love triangle by adding in Mr. Stick… but he’s kinda abusive so I don’t know if he’ll be hanging around much longer ;)

   

It hurts so good….

Come on baby, make it hurt so good
Sometimes love don't feel like it should
You make it hurt so good

The new name for Mr. Stick is now Mr. Stick Mellencamp… maybe that should have been on my playlist for my workout yesterday! ha! Speaking of which… Here’s my playlist for yesterday’s workout!  I played it over and over again until I was done working out lol…

I’ve been pretty obsessed with “Brave” by Sara Bareilles lately!  We’re talking turn up the volume, grab a toothbrush for a mic, and belting out the tune like no one can hear -  kind of obsessed! ;)  (click here to listen on youtube)

 

What is a song your obsessed with right now?
- “Brave” by Sara Bareilles… it’s on every playlist I make currently!

Do you ever workout (other than run) anywhere other than a gym?
- Absolutely! I’ve been enjoying my workouts outside on my basketball court! :)

Do you have a love/hate relationship with your foam roller or stick?
- Ugh! Don’t even get me started! :-P

Five Randoms For Friday

First of all… You may notice that my blog has changed and is in disorder… I’m going through a phase where I want to change my blog… I don’t know how long this phase will last but I’ll let you know when I’m finished and my blog is finite! ;)

Also this blog post is a part of the Running Bloggers Fitness Friday Linkup.  You can find their badge on my left sidebar… Now on with my Five for Friday…
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1. It’s been nice out and now that I don’t have homework keeping me inside I get to play outside in the sun! :)  Which means I get to start  “Plankin’ it up outside”

OMG! Look at that skill!! ;)  Don’t ever listen to anyone who tells you I can’t multi-task! 
I’m planking and taking a picture at the same time!! ;)  #PROOF 

2. I’ve won a couple giveaways in the past couple months:  A Nathan Handheld with Nuun, a Twetebird Headband, a Color Me Rad 5k Entry, and KT Tape… I’m one LUCKY Runner ;) tehe!

3. Speaking of headbands… I got my Boston Strong BicBand headband and it rocks… These were sold to raise money for the One Fund, the official Boston Charity (you can read more HERE) … Guess how much money was raised up til I got mine in the mail … OVER $16,000!!

Runners are a special breed… for more than one reason! ;) This looks like a mug shot…
also, I spy with my little eye.. a bottle of NUUN! ;)

4. Does anyone have any Memorial Day race recaps you’d like to share?  Apparently everyone is super busy this week because no one has joined the Race Recap Roundup #linkup Par-TAY!  Get going and linkup your race reports already!!  jeesh! ;)  (It doesn’t have to be a Memorial Day race… just sayin’)

5. LAST but certainly not least… Don’t forget to enter for the chance to win a 1-month subscription to Bestowed! The box is full of wonderful goodies!  CLICK HERE (or the image)
to enter!! Ends 6/8!

 

When’s the last time you changed your blog?
   - Currently ;)

Have you planked anywhere other than a gym/your house?
   - Outside :)

Did you buy a Boston Strong Bic Band?
   - yeppers!

What are your plans for the weekend?