Hey friends and happy Friday!!! How are you doing this morning?? Just popping into give you a quick update on the week and say hello! These past two weeks have been crazy busy with studying for my program but I am seriously loving it!!
I’ve had to do some pretty fun labs, and I’m required to take selfies! 🙂
All in a days work, right? The weather is supposed to be absolutely 100% gorgeous here this weekend and while I would SOOO love to spend a significant amount of time outside enjoying the pool and walking Bernie I have got to study study study. I’m really trying to stay laser focused on my nutrition course work because we are trying to cram A LOT into a little amount of time.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!!! (It’s the official first day of the summer solstice and Father’s Day!!)
I wanted to use this space as a place to recap my marathon training…so here is a look at week 1 and 2
Marathon Training Week 1
How did it feel?
This week my legs felt a little heavier than I expected. I think this was partly due to teaching two Bodypump classes back to back and partly due to the weather warming up. Either way, it wasn’t a big deal and I know my runs will continue to get stronger with training! I felt a little dizzy during my early morning runs, so I think I need to attempt to eat something prior.
Original Schedule:
What I actually did:
Podcasts I listened to:
Marathon Training Week 2
How did it feel?
I realize that I really need to get into a better stretching routine after attending a yoga class on Wednesday that was dedicated to hips. MAN am I tight! I started doing a better job of stretching after my Thursday and Friday runs 🙂 ANother weird thing is that I have been feeling dizzy while running about half way through despite trying to eat a little something before. I think it may be dehydration since it is so dry out here so I will bring a water bottle with me next week. I have been averaging around 8:30/8:45 pace which feels comfortable. I realize that with 20 more miles to go on my training plan getting the miles logged is way more important than having a speedy pace.
Original Schedule:
What I actually did:
Podcasts I listened to:
I was gifted this pair of shorts a while back, but then the weather got cold so I was NOT running outside in little shorts. Now, the morning weather is about 60 degrees which is perfect weather for shorts and a tank while running. I gave these shorts a try and love them! They have a little compression spandex inside a looser short, so they don’t ride up at all or cause chaffing 🙂
Loving this new season! So much drama…as always, but can we talk about the date that they had auditioning and performing in a Broadway musical!? Ummmm sign me up please!
I still feel like I need to be pinched. I really cannot believe that I am actually in my program. I am loving what I am studying and while it’s hard work and time consuming it is going to be so worth it!! PS: I plan on writing a post recapping what program I’m in, what pre-reqs I took, etc. If you have any specific questions let me know!
I feel like I haven’t even been able to get THAT excited because there has been so much going on everywhere in my life right now. That being said, I am very excited to learn and meet other bloggers! Anyone else going!?
Last night, Brian and I had the opportunity to attend the Denver Zoo’s fundraiser event “Do at the Zoo.”
It was such a last minute thing and I originally had lots of studying on the agenda, but when the opportunity came up I knew I needed to be a little spontaneous and accept the invite. Such a fun way to spend the evening 🙂
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I love how you share your podcasts for your week of workouts! I also really like how you laid out the weeks…really easy to follow so please keep it up 🙂
I’ve been hating the bachelorette this season unfortunately 🙁 It all seems so fake and scripted so far…It’s just annoying me 🙁
Thanks for the feedback, gretchen!! I can see what you are saying about the bachelorette…the group date “challenges” aren’t really my fav but I still like the drama 🙂
It is so nice to have a hubby who takes care of dinner from time to time! Good luck with your marathon training!
Isn’t it the best!! 🙂 Thanks for the luck Heather!
SO excited for you starting your RD program. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
The bachelorette is so good this season! Who are you rooting for?
Thanks, Jen!! 🙂 Ugh…naturally I am rooting for the dentist (cupcake!!…Brian is a dentist!) but I don’t think he will make it much farther!
Do happy you found my post helpful. All your meals look great! Happy an awesome weekend 🙂
Thanks, Michele!!!
I have been all about the smoothies recently!! Even though is so cold in the summer in San Francisco…
Smoothies are great in cool weather too 🙂
Your smoothie bowl looks amazing! What is in it? I’m going to be totally unhealthy and say I am loving Ben & Jerry’s Peanut Butter Cookie core ice cream. I can’t stop eating… totally ate half a pint last night. And I am not sad about it : )
1 frozen banana, 5 frozen strawberries, spinach, brown rice protein powder and coconut milk 🙂 AND that ben and jerry’s?! Brian is LOVING it too!!