Happy Friday!  Feeling a bit under the weather here in Minneapolis, but still able to get to a Barre class early this morning.  Dangerously obsessed over here…the mix between core, cardio, ballet, yoga and pilates is addicting.  Every class I feel as though I have pushed myself and each muscle to capacity–a really great feeling to start the day with!  This class is in a fairly small room  so the women on the next mat are great inspiration to finish those last few push ups!  A little competition always adds some fun to your workout, right?

While I am still on my Barre kick…I am missing running and feel like I need to sign up for a race soon–any suggestions??

Good Morning from beautiful Minneapolis!!  The weather today makes me excited for fall…barely reaching 70 and perfect for running!  In the past few weeks I have started a new workout that I am obsessed with.  Going to these Barre classes is working my body in ways that I never have before.  More planks and push ups than I have ever done before followed by leg lifts and balance poses…seriously awesome and I would suggest it to anyone.  They are 6:30 am classes which can be tough…but it is so fun and such a great way to start my day that don’t find myself dreading it!  Great start to my weekend… and today is so beautiful out I might have to squeeze in a run later….ahhh gotta love a day off!

The Olympics are finally here!!  There are many reasons why I love the Games.  It is so inspiring to see all of the talented and determined athletes compete.  We come together as a country and feel the emotions that come along with winning the gold and breaking records.  It is a time to show our patriotism by supporting our country as a little act of thanks.  In these 17 exciting days of competition, may we remember those in the military who are just as talented, determined and devoted to our country.  Every time you workout, let the thought of the athletes and military that represent the US push you that much further.  It certainly will make me!

This morning I had a great run…while donning by Olympic gear, I ran a quick 4 mile loop around the lake.  It was a cool 70 and just a perfect way to start the day.  I even went as far and downloaded the Olympic theme song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bXy72_4X8w) to listen to for a little more inspiration.  With that…GO USA!!!

Well, its Friday again!  I haven’t talked to everyone since my half marathon.  Despite my training not being as rigorous as I would have liked it to be, I had a great time!  I came in at 2 hrs and 56 sec.  Not great, but I’ll take it!  It felt awesome to get back in the racing environment.  I started off slow and a bit more cautious to not wear my self down but around mile three I was feeling great so amped it up.  The route was beautiful–a lot of quick, steep, hills but we ran along the water and past some beautiful homes most of the time which made it go by a little faster.   In the miles that got a little harder…for me it was mile 7 to 9…a quote that I actually saw on Pinterest would pop into my head…. “Someday I won’t be able to do this.  Today is not that day.”  Something about those words have really stuck with me and is the perfect beat in my head when the miles got long and pushed me to catch up to the person in the distance.  It helped!

Well, another half under my belt.  Whenever I get done with a race it makes me want to go sign up for another right away!  I haven’t decided which one yet, but there are a TON to choose from during summers in Minneapolis : )  Any suggestions??

Happy Weekend!

I cannot believe it is May already!!  This means my half marathon is THIS weekend!  Craziness.  Unfortunately with starting a new job and busy with other freelance stuff, my training got put on the back burner for a couple weeks.  While I was keeping active with yoga, walks and shorter runs here and there, I haven’t had a solid, long run.  Despite this, I’m still going to run on Sunday.  I made the commitment a couple months back and I know I can finish it.  While it might not be my best time, it will be an awesome Sunday workout and I know I’ll be super pumped to finish.    I’m hoping to come in around 2 hours….crossing my fingers : )  So send some wishes my way and I’ll let you all know!

As for today…a quick run around the lake to beat the rain was all I could fit in.  Felt pretty good but definitely needed a good stretch when I got home.

That’s all for now!!  Happy Friday!

So this week was busy busy!  I started a new job on Wednesday and have, consequently, been very busy….making it very hard to squeeze in a workout.  For today, I had to forego my run and instead did a quick 15 minute circuit at home.  I did squats, lunges, pushups and abs until muscle exhaustion.  Although it doesn’t beat getting out there for a run or an hour long yoga sesh….it definitely makes my day better to get my heart pumping and feel a little better too!

Have a great holiday weekend everyone!!!

Happy Friday!!

Today was beautiful in Minneapolis!  I was fortunate enough to get out for a run and squeeze in a yoga class.  Had a little trouble this run- headache and super hot (my body isn’t used to warm weather running quite yet!)  Got through the 4ish miles though in pretty good time but I definitely need to amp up my training.

It was great to be able to do yoga after my run so that I could relax a bit.  My muscles were definitely sore from my workouts this week but in a good way.  This class was great though because we would hold each pose for longer than normal to the point where my muscles just felt exhausted at the end.  I love that feeling and its a great way to start the weekend!