Good morning and Happy Tuesday 🙂
Not so Board Games!
First off: I have to say it makes me smile how many people also love board games! I got a few new games to try out by just going through my comments this morning — so if you’re looking for a good time, go to last nights post’s comments. There are some good ones – – and even a Scrabble Engagement Story!
This Morning
I LOVE Fall. The crisp air, excitment of the holidays, pumpkin — I really am a fan. But if I’m being honest, one thing I am NOT a fan of the dark (COLD) mornings that come along with it. Waking up when it is still pitch dark in my bedroom, all nice and cozy, is going to be a transition for this girl. Even knowing I was hopping on the treadmill and not going outside, it still took every single running mantra I have in my little stash to crawl out of bed.
What matters is that I finally did manage to get to the gym — and I didn’t even make myself late this morning sleeping in 🙂
Workout of the Day: 4.25 miles speed work
- one mile warm up (about 9:50 pace)
- two miles @ 7.0-7.5 on treadmill (about 8-8:15 pace)
- one mile cool down with progressive speed up (about 9 minute pace)
- walk it out until I hit 40 minutes
I hit 4 miles right before 36 minutes this morning, so I had about 4 minutes to stretch out with some incline walking. I was REALLY happy with my little legs holding on for the two speed miles back-to-back. It’s the first time i’ve run this speed work out, and I really liked it.
I did take a quick water and potty break between the first and second speed mile, but that was the only break I had in the run.
And look. . . Even Gusman doesn’t like the cold mornings. 😉
Quote for the Day
I really enjoyed reintroducing myself to my journal yesterday, so I’m excited to keep it up! Today’s quote is one of my favorites
This is a great reminder to me to focus on my interactions with others. Make sure that I am presenting myself in a way that I can be proud of. Present myself as a person that I would want to be around. It seems so simple. . . but sometimes easier said than done. Especially when life just seems to get in the way.
Question of the Day: Are you struggling with the dark mornings lately?
Look at those shorts! I’m so jealous. I am dreading the clocks changing, this morning it was grey and foggy but I quite enjoyed it, not looking forward to it being dark when I leave the house 😦
haha — They’re lululemon, super comfortable and super colorful.
And you and me both! I love Fall — but NOT the short days.
Ooo I think we get lululemon in the UK now! *Manically googles*
It’s so expensive but SO worth it!
YES. I used to get my 3 mile runs in before work, but now it’s too dark to do this outside (I’m usually at work by 7). So I have to suck it up and run on the mill or run after work. Running after work will get easier as the weather cools off though.
Couldn’t agree more. Running in the dark is a no-go for this lady. . . but in the colder months running after work might be nice!
Yeah, especially for us smaller ladies! The only issue I have with running after work, is that I’m usually tired so I am more likely to skip a run. If I do it first thing in the AM, it’s done! #runnerproblems
Your preacher to the choir with that one — I literally have to psych myself up the last hour or so of work to get it done. I also normally pack a protein bar that I eat at the end of the day — and tell myself if I eat the yummy protein (candy) bar, than I can’t skip the run!
Oooo I like the idea of self-bribery 🙂
Sad but it works wonders for me. I love the bars, and it gets my butt moving!
I know, right! On what was a sunrise run has become a starry run! This morning I noticed Orion over me as I started out. Yowza!
I wish I had the guts to run in the dark. It just creeps me out!
It creeps me out too, especially in the wooded area of the park! But haven’t stepped on a snake or got sprayed by a skunk yet!
You’re more brave than I!
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Was just sayin’ the same thing to my wife this morning (again btw, lol)! With that lingering darkness, and the cooler (crazy cold here) temps, getting way harder putting on running gear and stepping foot out the door (reminds me, I need some reflective clothing)! I long for those summer 6 a.m. mornings runs with simply a tank top … or not!
Waking up at 6 AM is tough, but the runs are PERFECT on those summer mornings.
… I agree! Love those runs! 🙂
*morning. please edit, thanks!