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Half-Marathon Training // Week 9

July 26, 2015 by Hillary 3 Comments

Current work stress plus training finally caught up to me and I got sick this week. I haven’t been sick in a good while; I suppose it was a reminder to myself to chill out – to relax and recuperate. I took the first half of the week off: Monday was a Rest Day after Sunday’s 11-miler, and then my body crashed. I managed to do a few light workouts Friday through Sunday, but I only ran a total of 20 minutes this week. Enter freak out #1. The race is two weeks from today. Enter freak out #2.

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A cold won’t stop me from going to the Saturday market!

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Pretty peppers.

Half-Marathon Training | Week of July 20

I didn’t even check what was on my training schedule for Week 9, but there’s no time for catching up. Got to move on and just keep runnin’!

Monday – Rest

Tuesday – Sick

Wednesday – Sick

Thursday – Sick

Friday –

  • 60 minute yoga class
  • 60 minute treadmill walk (4 mi.)

Saturday –

30 minute Stair Master

5x @ 10lb. dumbbells:

  • 10 bosu squats
  • 10 curtsy lunge + “serve the platter”
  • 10 lunges + hammer curl
  • 10 sumo squats + high pull
  • 20 calf raises

Sunday –

treadmill: 20 minute walk + 20 minute run

(3x)

  • 12 overhead lunges, 25lb.
  • 12 thrusters, 25lb.
  • 6 bosu/medicine ball balancing push-ups

(3x)

  • 12 woodchoppers, 12lb.
  • 6 squat + ball toss, 12lb.
  • 12 russian twists, 12lb.

Only two more week of training recaps — you and me both are happy about that! ;)

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Half-Marathon Training // Weeks 7 & 8

July 20, 2015 by Hillary 2 Comments

Hi! I feel like I was just talking about the midway mark of half-marathon training and now Weeks 7 and 8 are in the books. The race will be here in three short weeks. Time to get serious.

I didn’t oblige by my training schedule the past couple of weeks; listening to my body versus a computer-generated plan has been the theme of this training go around.

Positives about the past two weeks include: two long runs outside — 9ish miles (unrecorded) and 11 miles, both hot and with company; and strength training — I can’t get enough of it; most is randomly created, but if it results in sore, fatigued muscles, I deem the workout a success.

Week 8 included no rest days (except for a measly outdoor run on Monday). It also didn’t include any yoga which I feel is fundamental in my training game. Here’s to finishing out the last three weeks strong and on task — no more monkeying around on the pull-up bar ;)

Half-Marathon Training | Week of July 6

Monday –

  • 30 minute Stair Master
  • Dumbbell Superset Workout (3 sets each x 15 reps; used 12, 15, 20lb. dumbbells)

Tuesday – Rest

Wednesday –

5 mile tempo run (treadmill), 37:30

  • 1 mi. @ 8:00
  • 3 mi. @ 7:08
  • 1 mi. @ 8:00

1 mi. walk

(3x)

  • 24 squat + med ball air toss, 12lb.
  • 12 push-up + rotate, 10lb.
  • 6 toes to bar

Thursday –

  • 60 minute yoga class
  • 30 minute incline treadmill walk, ~2.25 mi.

(5x)

  • 20 overhead lunges, 20lb.
  • 15 thrusters, 30lb.
  • 10 deadlifts, 40lb.
  • 5 burpees

(3x)

  • 10 squat + med ball air toss, 12lb.
  • med ball toe taps

50 cable crunches, 35lb.

Friday –

  • Sleek & Strong Workout with Weights (did each circuit 3x instead of 2x; used 10, 15, 20lb.)
  • 10 minute treadmill sprints (alternating 7:47/6:53 every minute) + 5 minute incline walking
  • 60 minute stand-up paddleboard yoga class

Saturday – 75 minute walk with Mom/Rest

Sunday – 9ish mile outdoor run (slow with walking breaks)

Half-Marathon Training | Week of July 13

Monday – slow 2ish mile outdoor run

Tuesday –

  • 20 minute Stair Master
  • 10 minute treadmill hill run (4.0-8.0 incline @ 7.2-7.5mph)

(4x)

  • 15 squats, 30lb.
  • 10 single-arm snatch, 20lb. (each arm)
  • 5 single-leg deadlift, 20lb. (each leg)
  • 5 burpees

(3x)

  • 10 curtsy lunge + serve the platter, 10lb.
  • 10 reverse flys, 10lb.
  • 10 bent lateral raise, 10lb.
  • 10 bosu jump squats

Wednesday – so random, forgot most of workout

  • 5 minute row
  • 5ish minute Stair Master
  • 3 x 10 reps of Smith Machine squats (@ 50, 60, 60lb.)
  • bosu jump squats
  • burpees
  • jump lunges, 20lb.

Thursday –

  • 30 minute treadmill walk/run
  • Smith Machine squats (40lb. alternating single-leg and regular) + 2 x 10 @ 60lb.
  • (5x) 6 toes-to-bar / 6 thrusters @ 35lb.
  • (3x) 5 burpees / 10 overhead lunges @ 25lb.
  • cable lateral raises + stability ball tucks

Friday –

  • 10 minutes Stair Master
  • 20 minute treadmill walk (1.30 mile)
  • Sculpted Summer Arms Workout (10, 12, 15lb.)

Saturday –

  • 30 minute treadmill walk
  • Dirty 30 Dumbbell Workout

Sunday – 11 mile outdoor run @ 90F (all the water breaks!)
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A Beach Day, Camera Clueless + Training Update

July 6, 2015 by Hillary 15 Comments

Hey there and welcome back from the holiday weekend. How was your 4th of July?

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P and I escaped to Santa Cruz and Capitola (CA) on Saturday for a “beach day.” We had good intentions to use the chairs, towels, ice chest, and football we packed in the car, but it turned out it to be “tent city” and therefore the actual beach wasn’t all too inviting. Instead, we wandered around downtown SC, had the best lunch al fresco at The Picnic Basket (hello toasty beet and lemony garbanzo bean sandwich), people watched on the boardwalk (my first time visiting), and licked Turkish coffee ice cream cones. ‘Twas a very fun day date at the ocean indeed.

It was also a good day to try out my brand new and first DSLR camera!! Yes, I finally bit the bullet after five plus years of blogging. The unfortunate thing is that I have no clue how to use the thing. It’s been lounging lonesome on my bedroom floor for a week. I am in major need of lessons. Lessons, lessons, and more lessons. I am quite excited to have a new “baby” — I just have to figure out how to capture quality images with this fancy high-tech device before Europe.

The photos in this post are the first shots from my new Canon EOS Rebel T5. 

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On the half-marathon training front, I wrapped up Week 6 (of 11). In general, I’m feeling strong. I love the variety of workouts from HIIT to yoga to speed workouts to the one dreaded long run every week. My metabolism is through the roof. I need new shoes stat, and I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to run outside.

Half-Marathon Training | Week of June 29

Week 6 was solid. I took training into my own hands because the suggested four, 4-mile runs sounded utterly boring. Instead, I included HIIT, a long run, two glorious yoga classes, ample walking, and four separate weight workouts.

Monday – 

45-Minute Hilly Walking Treadmill Workout

3 x 10 reps each:

  • 10 squat + leg lift
  • push-up + rotate
  • 2 jump lunges + 1 squat
  • 10 v-ups

3 x 10 reps each:

  • 10 sumo squat + front raise, 20lb.
  • 10 wood choppers, 20lb.
  • 10 russian twists, 20lb.

Tuesday –

24 minute speedy interval run (3.3 miles)

(3x)

  • 12 bosu squats, 12lb.
  • 6 med ball/bosu balance push-ups
  • 12 woodchoppers, 12lb.
  • 6 med ball burpees

3 x 12 reps @ 10lb. dumbbells

  • curtsy lunge + “serve the platter”
  • front + lateral raises (alternating)
  • bicep curls
  • 100 mountain climbers
  • 75 high knees
  • 50 bicycles
  • 25 sit-ups

Wednesday –

9 mile treadmill run, 7:41 avg. pace

  • 1 mile @ 8:00
  • mile 2-9, alternate 7:47/7:30 pace every mile

Thursday –

60 minute yoga class/Rest

Friday – 

  • 20 minute Stair Master
  • Dorm Room Dumbbell Workout (12, 15, 20lb. dumbbells)
  • 60 minute yoga class

Saturday – Rest (walking, Santa Cruz)

Sunday – 

3 mile treadmill run, 24:25

(3x)

  • 10 med ball jump squats, 12lb.
  • 10 med ball wood choppers, 12lb. (each side)
  • 6 med ball/bosu balance push-ups
  • 6 manmakers, 10lb. dumbbells

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Busy, busy beach day!

Filed Under: Fitness, Running, Travel Tagged With: Canon EOS Rebel T5, Half-Marathon Training, The Picnic Basket Santa Cruz

Half-Marathon Training // Week 5

June 29, 2015 by Hillary 10 Comments

Just like bad runs make you appreciate the good ones, not-so-stellar weeks of training make you appreciate the killer ones. That’s to say, Week 5 of half-marathon training played a good game.

  • 4 runs (19.5 miles)
  • 3 strength workouts
  • 2 rest days – so needed!
  • 1 long run – 10 miles via the treadmill
  • 1 SUP yoga class

According to my plan, Week 6 appears to be a Rest Week: four x 4 mile runs, all at the same pace. This sounds utterly boring, so I’ll be taking Week 6 training into my own hands. Of course, I understand the importance of a low-intensity week during a 3-month training period; I will rest intuitively, but I’d also like to catch up on one of the long runs I skipped earlier in the schedule.

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Friday evening SUP yoga class with my lovely coworkers


Half-Marathon Training | Week of June 22

Tuesday’s 10-miler on the treadmill was rough mentally and physically (there were several breaks), yet I’m pleased with my pace as it was much faster than suggested. Thursday’s main strength set (chipper, 5x) was challenging and left me sore throughout the entire weekend.

Monday – Rest

Tuesday – 10 mile treadmill run: start at 7.2mph (8:19), finish @ 7.9mph (7:35)

Wednesday – Rest

Thursday –

3 mile treadmill run, 8:00 pace

(5x)

  • 20 overhead lunges, 20lb.
  • 15 thrusters, 30lb.
  • 10 deadlifts, 40lb.
  • 5 burpees

(3x)

  • 5 snatches (each arm), 20lb.
  • 10 side dips, 20lb.

2 minute plank

Friday – 

  • 20 minute Stair Master
  • Dirty 30 Dumbbell Workout (minus squats + lunges)
  • 60 minute stand-up paddleboard yoga class

Saturday – 2.5 mile (slow) park run

Sunday –

  • 60 minute Strong Pump class
  • 4 mile speed treadmill run
  • 1 mile warm-up, 8:19
  • 1 mile, 7:03
  • 0.5 mile, 8:19
  • 1 mile, 7:03
  • 0.5 mile, 8:19

Have you tried stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga?

What’s the longest distance you’ve run on a treadmill?

Filed Under: Fitness, Running Tagged With: Half-Marathon Training, SUP Yoga, Weekly Workouts

Half-Marathon Training // Week 4

June 23, 2015 by Hillary 4 Comments

Week 4 was similar to Week 2 in the sense that I didn’t quite follow my training plan. In all honesty, it’s been challenging to adhere to a schedule when I’ve been exercising intuitively for quite some time. Regardless of not completing all of the suggested runs, I have been working out consistently (read: Weekly Workouts).

My concern – four weeks into training – is that I have only completed two of the four long runs. When you are training for a half-marathon, you do need to focus on endurance to some degree. My goal, from here on out, is to make the long run and speed or tempo run focal points each week, with the easier, short runs as auxiliary workouts — if they happen, they happen.

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Half-Marathon Training | Week of June 15

Monday –

Butt Burner Cardio Blast (8 rounds / not timed) + abs, stretching + foam rolling

Tuesday –

2 mile treadmill run (~8:25 pace) + 2 mile treadmill walk

Wednesday –

2.75-3 mile park run

Thursday –

(4x) this kettlebell workout

(3x)

  • 10 side dips (each side), 25lb.
  • 10 thrusters, 25lb.
  • 10 single leg deadlifts, 25lb.

(3x)

  • 5 spinal roll-ups
  • 5 push-ups

Friday – Early Morning Birthday Workout!

  • 15 minute Stair Master
  • 30 minute treadmill (15 min walk + 15 min sprint intervals)
  • 60 minute yoga class

Saturday – Hiking in Lassen

Sunday – Hiking in Lassen

Filed Under: Fitness, Running Tagged With: Half-Marathon Training, Weekly Workouts

Half-Marathon Training // Week 3

June 14, 2015 by Hillary 1 Comment

Good news! Week 3 of half-marathon training was a whole different ball game. Compared to last week’s total of approximately 5 miles, I got 16 in the books this week. Perhaps I just needed that “down” week (I worked out sufficiently; I just did not want to run).

The breakdown of this week’s training included the two, easy 2-milers on the schedule + Week 2’s 4 mile speed run and 8 mile long run. I ran all miles on the treadmill this week. Call me crazy, but I’d rather not run in 105F dry heat. I did not do the 5 mile tempo run or 9 mile long run on the training plan; I am not sure if I will do them next week or leave ’em behind and move on to Week 4.

This coming week has me challenged in terms of fitting in the miles, as Friday is my birthday and I’ll be heading out of town to spend it with P.

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1 Year Ago // Moonshine Trail Run

Half-Marathon Training | Week of June 8

Loved the mix of strength training and running this week; I felt strong! Sunday’s Strong Pump class left every muscle completely toasted!

Monday –

Dumbbell Chipper Workout (full 2 rounds @ 10lb. DB) + 5 x 10 spinal roll-ups + 4 x 25 KB swings @ 25lb.

Tuesday –

2 mile treadmill run (~8:15 pace) + 1.5 mile treadmill walk

3 x 10 reps, 10lb. DB

  • bent lateral raise
  • punches
  • curtsey squat + “serve the platter”

3 x 10 reps, 10lb. DB

  • push-up + rotation
  • frog jumps

50 stability ball tucks

Wednesday –

30 minute walk with Grace/Rest

Thursday –

8 mile treadmill run:

  • 3 mi. 8:19
  • 3 mi. 8:12
  • 1 mi. 8:06
  • 1 mi. 8:00

Friday –

  • 30 minute yoga class
  • 20 minute Stair Master

5 rounds:

  • 20 walking lunges with 25lb. plate overhead
  • 15 thrusters with 25lb. plate
  • 10 jump lunges
  • 5 burpees

Saturday –

4 mile treadmill run (speed work):

  • 1 mi. warm-up
  • 1 mi. 7:08
  • 0.5 mi.
  • 1 mi. 7.08
  • 0.5 mi.

(4x)

  • 10 bent lateral shoulder raise, 10lb.
  • 10 rear delt lifts, 10lb.
  • 10 deadlift + high pull, 10lb.
  • 10 plank rows

(4x)

  • 5 decline stability ball push-ups
  • 10 side bends (each side), 20lb.

Sunday –

  • 2 mile treadmill run, 8:10 pace
  • 60 minute Strong Pump class

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Half-Marathon Training // Week 2

June 8, 2015 by Hillary 7 Comments

I am embarrassed.

Week 2 of half-marathon training did not go over so well. In all honestly, I think I burnt myself out during Week 1 with 19 miles (5 runs). I completed 2 of the 4 prescribed runs last week — the easy runs. No, wait… I actually tagged the 2-miler onto Week 1. I did not do the 4 mile sprint workout or 8 mile long run; so, by looking at my training plan, I ran 3 easy miles. Ooph. On Sunday, P and I did a mini track workout together that included some running and lower body exercises.

While I “failed” in my mind, I am trying not to be unnecessarily hard on myself because my knee was starting to act up, and the last thing I want is to re-injure myself and not be able to complete training or run the race in August.

I am hoping to catch up on said neglected runs; however, I must keep reminding myself that my training plan is a guide and listening to my body holds authority over any computer-generated training schedule.

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Half-Marathon Training | Week of June 1

Monday –

20 minute Stair Master

(4x) 10 reps, 15lb. dumbbells

  • squats
  • deadlift + high pull
  • reverse lunge + bicep curl
  • push-up + row

(3x) 10 reps, 20lb. dumbbells

  • snatch (5 ea. arm)
  • curtsey lunges
  • chest press

(3x) 10 reps, 10lb. dumbbells

  • 5 front raises
  • 5 lateral raises
  • 10 bicep curls

(3x)

  • 20 jumping jacks
  • 20 speed skaters
  • 20 pulsing squats
  • 30 jump squats
  • 30 jump lunges
  • 20 burpees

Tuesday – 

3 mi. treadmill, 8:20 pace

(3x) 10 reps, 10lb. dumbbells:

  • bent arm lateral raises
  • rear delt lifts
  • curtsey lunge + single arm bicep sweep

(3x) 10 reps, medicine ball:

  • jump squats
  • wood choppers, each side
  • glute bridges
  • modified v-up
  • 20 bicep curls, 10lb.
  • 20 tricep extensions, 20lb.
  • 20 high pulls, 10lb.

Wednesday – 

20 minute stair master

(3x) 8 reps, 10lb.

  • bent arm lateral raises
  • bicep curls
  • shoulder press

(3x)

  • 10 v-ups, 10lb.
  • 10 rotating plank, 10lb.
  • 20 bicycles

10 manmakers, 10lb.

Thursday – 

  • 30 minute treadmill walk
  • 15 minute Stair Master

Friday – 60 minute yoga class/Rest

Saturday – Rest

Sunday – track workout with P (2.85 miles total)

lunges, monster walks, sprints, etc.

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Half-Marathon Training // Week 1

June 1, 2015 by Hillary 3 Comments

Hello there. Happy Monday, Happy June! Ahh, it’s one of my favorite months — if not at the top of the list. It’s birthday month, after all, and includes the official start to summer.

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Memorial Day 8-miler with my cheerleader, P

Last week, on Memorial Day, I officially began training for my 7th half-marathon. I am using an 11-week training plan via Smart Coach. As I mentioned before, I won’t be following it to a tee, but as a rough guide. Week 1 went well (i.e. no major knee pain): I covered 19 miles (2 more than prescribed) between 5 runs, but my strength/cross-training was not there. Ergh, I know the importance and impact strength training has on my performance, yet it was not in existence last week; now my body is totally craving it — squats, push-ups, burpees, kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells, yes please. I don’t want to run myself to the ground this early in the game by not balancing my mileage with a variety of muscular conditioning.

Since I took care of my 2 mile run for Week 2 on Sunday, I only have 3 runs to tackle this week. My plan is get in an equal amount of strength training during Week 2.

Half-Marathon Training | Week of May 25

I did not do the 4 runs in the order of the training schedule, but I completed them all in addition to Week 2’s easy 2-miler. Sometimes I ran faster than prescribed and some I ran slower, so I think it all evens out ;) I ran my temp run at 7:30 pace (instead of 7:11) — my body isn’t there yet.

Monday – 8 mi. outside, 8:44 pace

Tuesday – 2 mi. treadmill, 8:34 pace + 0.5 mi. walk

3 x 10 reps with med ball:

  • squats
  • v-ups
  • uneven push-ups

Wednesday – Rest

Thursday – 5 mi. treadmill (tempo), 39:20 total

  • 1 mi. warm up
  • 3 mi. @ 7:30 pace
  • 1 mi. cool down

Friday – 60 minute yoga class/Rest

Saturday – 2 mi. outside, 8:15 pace

Sunday – 2 mi. outside, 8:55 pace (slow Mile 1; low 8:00s Mile 2) + 60 minute SUP

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and the week before training began… 

Workouts | Week of May 18

Monday –

  • 20 minute Stair Master
  • 20 minute treadmill (alt. 5 min run 8-9mph / 5 min. walk)

(3x)

  • 10 front shoulder raises, 10lb.
  • push-up + straight arm extension, 10lb.
  • 10 reverse lunge + bicep curl, 15lb.
  • 10 high pulls, 10lb.
  • 10 squat jumps

Tuesday –

  • burpee/squat challenge (squats/thrusters, 25lb.)
  • 10 min treadmill run (1-10 incline) + 5 min walk

Wednesday –

  • 10 min Stair Master
  • 10 min treadmill walk

(3x)

  • 10 deadlift, 50lb.
  • 10 sumo squats, 25lb.
  • 10 reverse lunges, 50lb.
  • 10 jump squats
  • 10 jump lunges
  • 50 cable crunches, 30lb.
  • 25 cable core twists (each side), 15lb.
  • 25 cable woodchoppers (each side), 15lb.
  • 25 stability ball tucks

Thursday –

  • 25 minute outdoor run/walk (Rest)

Friday –

  • 10 x 20 cable ab crunches, 30lb.
  • 20 minute treadmill (run/walk)

(3x)

  • 12 stab ball squats, 20lb.
  • 12 stab ball jump squats
  • 12 stab ball burpees
  • 12 curtsy lunge, bicep curl, 15lb.

(3x)

  • 6 snatches (each side), 20lb.
  • 6 thrusters, 40lb.
  • 6 burpees

Saturday – Rest

Sunday – 60 minute walk/Rest

Filed Under: Fitness, Running Tagged With: Half-Marathon Training, Weekly Workouts

Half-Marathon #7, it’s happening!

May 5, 2015 by Hillary 10 Comments

Hey there! I hope your week is off to a good start. Is anyone else dreaming of fresh guacamole and homemade tortilla chips? This is definitely my plan this evening. Flaky Fish Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa and homemade nachos are favorites, too – happy Cinco de Mayo!

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Fun news: I signed up for my 7th half-marathon! I ran Half-Marathon #6 in February of 2012 – over 3 years ago! That knee injury of mine got in the way of long distance running for a while, but I am ready to give 13.1 a go again. (Call me crazy, but I was actually considering doing the full marathon). Oh, yes – the race. I’m running the inaugural Humboldt Bay Marathon on Sunday, August 9.

Training | Half-Marathon #7

I will officially start training in three weeks on Memorial Day. I used Runner’s World Smart Coach tool (the free version) to design a training plan. I entered my current race time as my PR from Half #6. With little long distance running the past couple of years, I realize a PR (or even coming close to 1 hour 36 minutes) in August is a long shot.

The training plan has me running at a fairly quick pace (including weekly speed and tempo runs) in relation to the time I entered. I could have adjusted my race time for a slower training pace, but why not be ambitious? I’ll use the plan as a rough guide. I actually wanted a plan that included only three days of running per week, so I will most likely skip a run here and there when my body needs it. Rest and cross-training are my tickets to happy and healthy half training.

  • Check out my Running Page to see how I trained for previous half-marathons, including tips, training plans & more!

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Workouts | Week of April 27

I’ve been loving hilly walking on the treadmill (enjoying it while I can before training begins). I try to go to Strong Pump (weight lifting class similar to Body Pump) on Fridays and Sundays when I’m in town. Two yoga classes was the win of the week for me.

Monday – 35 minute hilly treadmill walk + 10 minute Stair Master

(3x)

  • 10 bicep curls @ 10lb.
  • 10 high pulls @ 10lb.
  • 10 front raises 10lb.
  • 10 renegade row @ 10lb.
  • 10 knee push-ups

Tuesday – 60 minute yoga class + 30ish minute outdoor run/walk

Wednesday – 20 minute hilly treadmill walk + 10 minute Stair Master

(3x)

  • 10 wood choppers @ 20lb. (ea. side)
  • 10 globlet squats @ 20lb.
  • 5 man makers @ 10lbs.
  • 10 deadlifts @ 50lb.
  • 5 single arm snatches @ 25lb. (ea. side)

(3x)

  • 10 stab. ball tucks
  • 10 stab. ball v-ups
  • 10 stab. ball crunches

Thursday – 60 minute yoga class + 45+ minute walk (semi Rest Day)

Friday – 35 minute treadmill (20 min. run intervals + 15 min. walk) + Strong Pump Class

Saturday – approx. 4 mile park run

Sunday – 45 minute hilly treadmill walk + Strong Pump class

Are you training for any races?

Have you used Smart Coach?

Filed Under: Fitness, Running Tagged With: Half-Marathon Training, Humboldt Bay Marathon, Weekly Workouts

cherry {carrot} apple muffins.

January 29, 2012 by Hillary 9 Comments

Well, hi.

I managed to tire myself out this weekend… doing a whole lot of nada.

No, nevermind… I take that back.

Friday afternoon, I squeezed in some easier cardio before going out to dinner at a new wood-fired restaurant with my girlfriends.

Saturday, my friend Christina and I did a killer sandbag + kettlebell workout (a.k.a. running up the stairs with a 30lb. bag of sand). #musclesaresexy

Massive amounts of laundry were done. Half-marathon training = wash.dry.fold.repeat.

Then I made a batch of Mystery Muffins to have for breakfasts/snacks throughout the week.

You see, when I first posted the recipe (ironically on January 29, 2011 …a coincidence, too weird!), I didn’t include any photos. A year later, and we have proof these muffins are real… and full of real food.

 

I altered the recipe slightly from the original, using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, and eliminating the flax (merely because I’m out) and brown sugar. You can find the up-dated recipe on my RECIpage.

Today, Sunday, I woke up early to get my last long run done and done. Can’t believe I’m into my final week of Half #6 training.

Silly me wore shorts and, therefore, I was frozen the first five miles. Maybe I should look at a calendar before I run next to remind myself that it’s, um, January and 35F outside.

There was iced coffee and 1 plate-sized g-free banana coconut pancake to follow, naturally.

Then Little Blue got a bubble bath in between the laundering of my sweaty spandex from the week.

No wonder I’m yawning before dinner. You say I’ve got homework to do now? I’m not used to these short 2-day weekends…

What did your weekend activity look like?

Take care,

HP

Filed Under: Recipes, Running Tagged With: Cherry Carrot Apple Muffins, Gluten-Free Muffin Recipes, Half-Marathon Training

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☕️ @argonautespressobar: Located at one end of Front Street, this adorable coffee bar has delicious espresso drinks, breakfast items, and the best view! 

🥐 @tumwaterbakery: Incredible pastries, avocado toast on artisanal bread that’s a feast for your eyes... and I’m eager to go back and try their wood-fired pizza! 

🍜 @yodelinbroth: Literally some of the best food I’ve had (ever!), and that’s saying a lot. I had the Yodelin soup with housemade wild PNW halibut bone coconut curry broth, udon noodles, heaps of veggies and wild salmon - it was nourishing to my core as we ate it outside in 30 degree weather. I even bought some of the broth to recreate this meal at home, yum! 

#nutritionnuteats #leavenworthwa
winter wonderland getaway ✔️ We had snow much winter wonderland getaway ✔️

We had snow much fun exploring the picturesque Bavarian town of Leavenworth, WA for a much-needed mid-week getaway to the mountains. 🏔

We stayed in a cozy little cabin @logecamps right on the Wenatchee River (one day I’ll be back to stay at the stunning @phleavenworth), played in Enchantment Park, took a drive to Lake Wenatchee, and discovered some of the best food downtown (I’m saving my food recs for another post).

Nestled between the snow-capped Cascade Mountains with the river running through town, it’s quite magical in the middle of winter. ❄️ I’m already dreaming of heading back for some summer adventures!
I’m sure Koba is wondering why we ever lived in I’m sure Koba is wondering why we ever lived in Florida for two years.

#takemetothemountains #snowday
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she will make beautiful things

not perfect things 

but honest things 

that speak to who she is

and who she is called to be 

— Morgan Harper Nichols 

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