Snow Day Randomness (Challenges, Smoothies, Running Form, and Virtual Races)

I had yet ANOTHER snow day today!!  I’m so ready for Spring!! 43 days left!!  All I did was lounge around in my PJs, eat a huge bowl of Ice Cream, and work on some blog posts… In other words, my day was boring! ha!  I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… I NEED routine in my life!!! So I thought I’d bring you some fun Snow Day Randomness!!  You’re welcome! ;)

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Random #1:  February Challenges I Joined

Instagram Yoga Challenges:  #InversionsMakeYouHot (focusing on inversions and arm balances)  AND #HappyNewYoga2

FitFluential and Under Armour’s 1,000 Burpee Challenge… so far I have 25 lol… I have a ways to go to finish 1,000 burpees by the end of February!! yikes!!

Did any of you join any challenges for February? 

 

Random #2:  Dole Fruit Smoothie Shakers

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Has anyone tried these??  I make my own delicious smoothies at home but I feel like these would be fun for traveling or on the go… If you’ve tried these what do you think?

 

Random #3:  Found This on pinterest Today

 
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Since I’m recovering from an injury and getting slowly back into running I decided I need to work on my form… Anyone else trying to work on your form?? 

 

Random #4:  Virtual Races

What do you think about Virtual Races?  Do you love them? Hate them?
Would you participate if you had to pay?  Only if something else is involved like a giveaway or medal?
What was your favorite virtual race and what made it your favorite?

I’m asking because I’m thinking about holding one to raise money for my seemingly out of reach Dream for 2014!

Did you get snowed in today?
Do you get Snow Days at work?
What’s a random from your day or week?

Run for Rhodes #Anywhere 5k

I know I keep saying I’m not running any races this year due to my knee issue, BUT… Virtual races don’t count!! Why not? you make ask…  Well, because you can run a virtual race as slow as you’d like and still participate and feel good about it!!  At least that’s how I feel about them! :)  Today I was able to participate in the Run for Rhodes #Anywhere 5k

It runs April 20th – April 21st  (There’s still time to get in on the action)
Just go to the Website and register and download a bib and run 5k then go back and submit your time and share a picture on facebook or twitter to be eligible for prizes! Simple as that!

 

Run for Rhodes #Anywhere 5k is in honor of Dustin Rhodes, a 28 year old runner who is 1 of only 200 people in their 20s in the whole world diagnosed with a severe brain tumor called glioblastoma multiforme. To read more you can click Here.  This race is to raise awareness and donations or cards for Dustin.  Like I said… there’s still time left to participate so head on over and sign up!! :)

Anyways… so I ran my race on the treadmill and did a slow 3.1 miles trying to focus on form and keep my hips from collapsing and ended up running my 5k in 33:22.  I’ll take it!! Afterwards I stretched for about a half hour (yeah almost as long as it took me to run the 5k lol) and *knock on wood* my knee feels like it is slowly but surely getting better… hopefully!  We shall see! Sorry for the boring race recap, but it is what it is ;)

Oh yeah, BTW, you can now Follow my blog with Bloglovin (check out the new social media/follow buttons on my sidebar!)  :)

Did you race today? What about tomorrow?
Have you ever run a virtual race? Did you enjoy it?

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