h2o low

I’ve been trying to limit my water while running ever since I heard Jeff Galloway speak a few months ago and he said you once need a few ounces every few miles. Lately I’ve found myself gasping for air less and less and needing water less and less. For example I ran 4 miles tonight and didn’t take a single sip. I still like having it will me just incase, but I’m trying to focus on hydrating better prior to runs instead of during them.

What’s your water regimen while running?

Boob Chafe

I have been experiencing some serious sports bra “Boob Chafe” especially with cold weather and dry winter skin. I have never used Body Glide or anything like it before. I was curious if Body Glide is what I would need to buy and where might be other good places to apply it besides under my tatas?

Boom! 14 miles! Consider this text your hi-5, handshake and medal.

Post run text from my friend Rachel who I met up with yesterday and was lamenting over how running far outside of a race format would be anticlimactic. Little did I know the sense of accomplishment for a personal distance record still tasted as sweet without all the pomp and circumstance of a race!

Boo-yah

14 miles are in the books! I ran by the beach again. Only had 1 pee stop/take off my long sleeve undershirt.

I ran the board walk 2 miles out and back then a parallel side street for 3 miles out and back then finally the boardwalk again out and back. It was 50 degrees and beautiful out – NY weather has been pretty mild since I’ve been here which was a total blessing!

I was feeling really good until mile 12.4 when I tripped and wiped out completely. Thankfully 2 dudes came to my aid to help me up and get my water bottle. My knees got banged up, but I was still able to finish up strong.

14 miles in 2:41:33 which is an average mile of 11:32. What a way to wrap up the year!

Slap yo ass!

I ran 9 miles back at the beach on the boardwalk this afternoon, however it was 20 degrees colder today. I had to slap my own ass every so often whilst running to circulate blood!

I also had to pee under the boardwalk since all the bathrooms were closed early. I’m classy like that.

I need to start primping for Midnight Mass tonight. I’m not a practicing Catholic anymore, but Midnight Mass is a who’s who event/high school reunion.

Happy Holidays!

Checking in!

I have been a traveling fool this week. I enjoyed my time in Charlotte and Pennsylvania visiting friends while en route to New York. 

I’ve found time to run while at home and the weather has been lovely which is awesome. I ran 6 miles on the boardwalk yesterday and I plan on doing my 9 miles tomorrow back there too. 

I’m trying to keep my eating under control, but it’s hard. I hate not having a schedule and I hate all the naughty naughty treats my mom has around the house. 

Happy Holidays everyone!

PS – NYC Fitblrs let’s make some firm plans for next week!

12 interesting miles

This was by no means my best run, but it was interesting.

  • I managed to get a sunburn in DECEMBER. Thanks 60+ degree weather in Alabama.
  • I got honked/waved at by a creepy guy whilst running
  • I later got a tumbs up from a less creepy guy at a light whilst crossing the street.
  • My local crossfit place was doing a “Nightmare Before Christmas Throwdown” challenge today and it happened to be on my route so I stopped by for a few minutes and talked to some people. I am definitely going in for a consult in January. Also I was wearing my I <3 Sweat shirt and the hot crossfit dudes were digging it. 

Now I’m dragging my poor feet for a DELUXE PEDICURE 😀

Next 48 hours

  • Tie up loose ends in the office this afternoon
  • Start packing for 2 weeks back ‘home’
  • Lay on the couch watching The Holiday with a delicious Fresh Balsam candle that I’m obsessed with burning
  • Sleep for a ridiculously long time, like 12 hours
  • Eat a small breakfast
  • Run 12 miles
  • Shower
  • Mani/Pedi and I’m paying extra for a super relaxing pedicure 
  • Some Christmas shopping
  • More Packing
  • Sleep
  • Coffee with a former student
  • Start my winter break drive Northward