Home is the BEST!!

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No matter where I go, I’m always happy to go home again!!!  And when I take a trip without my family then I’m extra happy to go home!

This morning I get to spend a little more time with my sweet niece – 

Isn't the flower awesome?
Isn’t the flower awesome?
so much fun!
so much fun!

I’m happy that I was able to come down to TX and spend some time with my sister, her family and especially my new niece, Griffin!!

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I’m ready to go home.

I love being home with my routine and all of the things that I do in a normal day!  And, I miss my boys – 

my boys
my boys

So, this morning after another round of baby cuddling, I will hit the road and end the day back where I belong!

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What is your favorite part of a trip?  

Happy Wednesday!!

Kim

Driving and Running, Business and Sleeping, Babies and Blogging

Currently I’m in Texas!!!  I drove down on Saturday (after Hunter and I ran 9 miles!) to spend some time with my sister and her family so that I could meet my new niece and help out some.

1 week old
1 week old

It is less than 7 hours so the drive isn’t too bad – especially since I have books on CD to keep me entertained (and sunflower seeds to keep me awake!).

Mandi with her kiddos
Mandi with her kiddos

I know that I should try to get in a few more good runs this week since next week will be all about resting (well, maybe not resting but it won’t include running much).  However, I’m TIRED!!!!  

sleeping with dad
sleeping with dad

I brought some work to Texas with me (business stuff and a volunteer project I’m working on) and it is just sitting on the desk staring at me – I think it’s mocking me!!!

Hadley, the big brother (5)
Hadley, the big brother (5)

Last night I stayed up until midnight (that is WAY past my bedtime) trying to get caught up on blogging (didn’t happen – still behind!).

Something has got to give!!!  Sleep is already at a minimum in my world.  Working out is part of what I do – even if it is less than normal (still includes a daily 44).

For these next couple of days, I will just try to let things go and focus on family!!!

Meet Griffin
 Griffin

After all, the next time I turn around, Griffin will be in high school (like my own boys!!) so I better enjoy this baby stage while I have a chance!!

Happy Monday!

Kim

Plyo and Hunter the Runner (4/20 – 4/26)

This week, the 44s were all about plyometrics!!! I decided to really push my legs hard for the week since today is exactly 2 weeks until my race (50 miles!).

Sunday 4/20 – 44 hopscotch jumps onto step.  Start by straddling step – hop up with the right leg – hop back down to straddle – hop up with the left leg – hop back down to straddle for 1 rep.

Hunter had an 80 minute run scheduled so it was a run day.  His legs were hurting a lot so we ended up running 4 miles and walking 2.4 to finish up our 80 minutes.

Monday 4/21 44 plie jumps with heels touching at top of jump.

And, since it was marathon Monday, I ran!!  12 miles in 92:30 + 2.1 easy miles.

Tuesday 4/22 – 44 single leg dead-lift to a knee up with a hop while keeping arms in a goal post position.

I liked this move because even though it was plyo, it also included balance and control! And, of course, I had to do 44 on each side.

I did TaeBo Insane Abs – a fun cardio based core workout!!!  Because I wanted to really tire my legs out, I also did Turbo Fire Fire 30.

Wednesday 4/23 – 44 lateral jumps over a foam roller – a right jump and left jump = 1 rep.

I started with my longest foam roller but after about busting my ankle decided to use a shorter one!!!

And, I started a run streak!!!  8 miles in 62:43 + 1.75 easy miles.

Thursday 4/24 – 44 low squat jump outs – right + left = 1 rep.

This was a fun move!!!

Another day of running – 9 miles in 64:31 + 1.5 easy miles.

Friday 4/25 – 44 donkey kicks with hands on the wobble balls.

In the video, I did slow kicks but during my 44 I mixed it up and did some slow and some fast.

Running – 7 miles in 53:48 + 2.25 easy miles.

Saturday 4/26 – 44 double butt kicks.  

Not gonna lie – I’m happy that the week of plyo is done!!!

Today’s run was fun!!!  We moved Hunter’s long run back a day because I’m fixing to head to Texas for a few days (my sister just had a baby!!) and I didn’t want to miss it.  

Hunter crushed this run – 85 minutes and he did 9 miles.  We actually did a run 5 minute/walk 1 minute plan and he still averaged 9:22 miles!!!  This was his furthest run by over 2.5 miles – I’m so proud of him and happy that I get to experience these first running moments with him!!!

Total miles for the week:  
49 miles
10.05 easy miles

Do you like plyometric moves?

Happy Saturday!!!

Kim

Say It, Do It

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So, I had a situation the other day  that sort of threw me.

I was at a meeting last week and committed to heading up a project this week.  The day before the event, I received an email asking if I still planned to take care of it.  I responded with a “Yes.”

The next day I was at the event and had everything under control and the same person called to make sure that I was there.  This was about 20 minutes after the start time so, of course I was there!!

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I know it shouldn’t have bugged me but it did.  I have lots of short-comings and make many mistakes but I do keep my word and when I commit to doing something I do it!

Would it bother you if someone checked not once but twice to make sure you were doing what you said you would do?

Happy Friday!

Kim

How Much Is Too Much?

Lately I’ve felt a little stumped when it comes to writing my posts – weird because for over a year I wrote every day and rarely struggled to come up with a topic.  

Screen Shot 2014-04-22 at 8.48.44 PMI think it’s because for some reason several of the things floating through my mind right now feel like they might be too much to share here.  

Screen Shot 2014-04-22 at 8.51.09 PMI’m not trying to be super vague but feel like I am because I can’t really put my thoughts into words.

Screen Shot 2014-04-22 at 8.52.53 PMI do have a couple of topics that I have debated writing about for a long time and lately they just keep coming back to me but I’m struggling with knowing what is too much to share here.

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Happy Wednesday!

Kim