Show me your Fit #11

Posted on 13 May, 2013 by allison

I’m sad the weekend is over! Beautiful weather happening in Saskatoon right now. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. I spoiled my mom on Saturday and took her out for supper, it was nice to spend time and visit with her. My niece also said ‘mom’ for the first time on Sunday, so that definitely made my sister’s Mothers day that much more special!

It’s Show me your Fit #11, let’s see how these ladies are staying Fit,

Becky – ran her first non-obstacle race, a 5K fun run on Saturday

Kaela - My Thursday workout consisted of a 2.26 mile run and some strength training. Hadn’t done some in a while, so it felt awesome!

Lying leg curls (25 lbs): 3 sets X 20

Walking lunges (10 lb medicine ball): 3 sets X 20

Leg raises: 3 sets X 30

Front plank: 1:30

Side planks: 1:00

Friday morning I ran 5 K. My goal is to do it in 30 minutes or less.. soo close! Maybe next time if I can manage to NOT get a side stitch for once. If anyone has any tips on how to prevent a side stitch from occurring, I would love to hear them. They are such a pain!

My Fit/Workout recap from the week:

Monday – 50 squats, 20 pushups, 1 minute plank

Tuesday – 55 squats

Wednesday – 60 squats, 30 assisted pullups, 5K run

Thursday – Rest

Friday – 70 squats, 7 mile run

Saturday – 75 squats, 30 assisted pullups

Sunday – 80 squats, 1.25 walk (with a little jogging)

Squat challenge is going great so far!

Saturday afternoon I bought my new shoes! Loving them so far. I will have to go for a longer test run this week so make sure they are half marathon worthy. *fingers crossed*

Anyone have tips on how to prevent a side stitch while running?

Two PRs in Two Days

Posted on 11 May, 2013 by allison

Oh what a lovely Saturday! I love the weekend.

So yesterday I went for a long-ish run. 7 miles. I could have ran longer but I was wearing my one pair of Vibrams and my feet were getting very sore, and there was one spot rubbing which was driving me crazy the whole time. Although I am very glad I found this out BEFORE the half marathon where I wanted to wear them. Now it is operation find new shoes! Might have to check out those New Balance ones again.

My run again was powered by bits, and man oh man do I love that product. I feel so good when running and could run forever. The 5K I ran on Wednesday I didn’t walk at all, and this 7 miler I only had to walk up a few hills. THIS is a huge improvement for me, I used to have to walk sooo much! I’m crediting energybits, because how else is this possible? Unless I’m just that awesome.. but I don’t think its that

So I also have another brag. I PR’d my 10K time during my run yesterday. Took 3 minutes off! Say whaaat? Two PR’s in two days? Feeling so good! Half marathon, bring it on.

Anyways, I’m out, gotta get this day going. Today I plan to check out some shoes, do 75 squats and then go spend some time with my mommy.

What are your plans for the weekend? Any Mother’s day plans?

Don’t forget to send in your Show me your Fit by tomorrow night!

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a PR, progress, and my first vlog

Posted on 8 May, 2013 by allison

hey guys, so i’m posting my very first vlog! yay! maybe, I dont know, i’m not a fan of listening to myself but hopefully you can bare with me haha

So I filmed this vlog on a park bench seconds after I finished a PR 5K run (yay go me). My nose seems to run a lot when I am running, so just ignore all the post-run sniffles.

I am so pumped I PR’d, I know I’m undertrained for my second half marathon in just over 2 weeks, but this made me happy and excited. This was my first 5K that I didn’t walk at all. insanely proud about that! This is a definite improvement over a year ago, so happy to be making progress.