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December 15, 2010 by Hillary 12 Comments

Good morning! I’m blogging from the comfort of my feather bed once again. My stomach’s digesting my breakfast of OIAJ – which I dreamt of all night – and the house is peacefully silent as my roommates are taking final exams – ick. 

Move over Waffle Wednesday, OIA[almond butter]J is a where it’s at today.

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  • 1 c. water
  • 1/3 c. steel cut oats
  • 1/2 T flax + cinnamon
  • ~1 T flax almond butter
  • 1/2 T apricot preserves
  • 1/2 banana

I’m trying to ‘clean out’ my fridge before I leave Friday. I need help – come over & I’ll cook for you!

So yesterday afternoon, after taking a science studying hiatus [the lamest post title to date], I bounded out of bed with a crazy amount of energy – perfect time for a Holiday Hustle Challenge workout!

Running Tuesday

  • 1 mi. indoor track run @ 8:05
  • 30-minute treadmill run

10 minutes ea. @ 7.4, 7.6, 7.8mph – 0 incline

  • 10-minute treadmill intervals: alternate 1 minute ea. @ 7.2 & 8.2mph – 0.5 incline
  • 0.5 mi. indoor track intervals @ 4:00
  • 60 burpees + 40 jumping jacks
  • rotary torso weight machine – 40 reps @ 40lbs.
  • 2 x 1-minute planks
  • 2 x 10 push-ups

Total Mileage: 6.65 mi.

This workout left me exploding with endorphins! I came home and cleaned the kitchen from top to bottom [or maybe that was because my salad with balsamic vinegar went flying across the table.] Nonetheless, I’m really beginning to love this whole speed training thing. You see, for the longest time, I was all about distance [I still am!], but speed was never my focus. Ever since training indoors for my third half-marathon, I’ve learned to love the treadmill and anaerobic conditioning. I’ve seen definite results in my fitness and the shape of my body – sweet!

How do you feel about speed/interval training? Are you a fan?

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Nutrition Nut News

After I cleaned up the gorgonzola cheese and balsamic vinegar from my computer, I checked my e.mail to find that I got an internship! Beginning in January, I’ll be working for Sierra Cascade Nutrition & Activity Consortium. I’m not sure what my exact duties and responsibilities will consist of yet, but I’ll be sure to fill you in once I know. I’m really excited about this internship. I’ve heard wonderful things about working for the program from my peers.

Time to plow through my to-do list…

Have a great day!

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Comments

  1. Jess@atasteofconfidence says

    December 15, 2010 at 11:44 am

    Congratulations on the internship!

    Reply
  2. Shannon @ Freshman Yr of Life says

    December 15, 2010 at 11:56 am

    Landing a great internship is the BEST! I remember that feeling. Good luck and congrats!

    Reply
  3. Hilary says

    December 15, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    Congrats on your internship! Good luck with finishing up the semester. I am done tomorrow and am ready for a break!

    Reply
  4. Alaina says

    December 15, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    I haven’t done much interval or speed training yet, but I would like to when I start training for MY third half marathon! :-)

    Reply
  5. janae @hungryrunnergirl.com says

    December 15, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    Great workout…I will be copying that! Love the endorphins after an amazing test. We are trying to clean out our fridge too :)

    Reply
  6. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    December 15, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    I never do speedwork! Ever. I’m hoping that tonight I can get to the gym and do it for the first time :)

    Reply
  7. Lauren says

    December 15, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    Congrats on the internship!!! Gosh, this is fantastic news Hillary!

    P.S. I’m thinking about coming over right this moment with an invitation like that. ;)

    Reply
  8. Paige @ Running Around Normal says

    December 15, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    That is fantastic news!!! Hooray :) Congrats, Hillary!

    Reply
  9. megan @ whatmegansmaking says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:40 am

    Congratulations on your internship! I have yet to try oats in a jar, but I see it all over the place and it’s always intriguing!

    Reply
  10. GirlonRaw says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:50 am

    Congrats on the internship. How exciting!

    Reply
  11. Carrie (Moves 'N Munchies) says

    December 16, 2010 at 5:23 am

    That is incredible! Congrats, Hillary!

    Reply
  12. Gabriela @ Fro-Yo Lover says

    December 16, 2010 at 10:14 am

    Gotta LOVE OIAJ :D

    Reply

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