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Race Day – 50 MILES!!!

March 21, 2015 Kim 1 Comment

Today is race day – 50 miles!!!

The week was very light because I’ve been trying to rest up some before running for hours.

Sunday 3/15 – 45 side lying front leg pulses.

pull the top leg to the front (I can't get my leg straight out) — pull the top leg to the front (I can’t get my leg straight out)

I was laying in the sun because it was cold and I didn’t want to turn the heat back on!

Monday 3/16 – 45 squats with knee lift across body – hands behind head the entire time.

Squat again and then –

This move was really fun! Since I counted a right & left knee raise as 1 rep I ended up doing 90 squats.

Tuesday 3/17 – 45 BOSU step overs.

stand on BOSU with right leg - left leg steps front — stand on BOSU with right leg – left leg steps front

This move went quickly but my stationary quad was burning by the time I finished 45 reps (front-back-front).

Time to work the other leg! Start front.

I did an easy 5 mile run – 39:23 followed by 0.35 easy miles.

Wednesday 3/18 – 45 weighted pulsing lunges – set weights down, pick weights up.

To complete the rep, go back down and pick up the weights. Umm….this wasn’t my best idea since it ended up being 90 lunges total on each side!!!

And, back down to get the weights to complete one rep!!!

Thursday 3/19 – 45 oblique punches with legs up.

I liked this move – it was fairly simple!!!

Friday 3/20 – 45 boat poses with moving arms (out in front – up).

This was a great core challenge!!!

Saturday 3/21 – 45 quick back & forth calf pumps.

This was a quick back & forth move of my calves – a good stretch before my race. I took pictures of Hunter showing the move Friday morning before I left home so that all I had to do this morning was the actual 45.

Now, I’m off to run 50 miles!!!

Happy Saturday!

Kim

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Headed to Texas!!!

March 19, 2015 Kim 57 Comments

So, the other day when I talked about our spring break I didn’t mention the fact that I’m taking a quick trip to Texas. Really quick!!

I’m driving down today (Friday) and will drive home on Sunday. On Saturday I’m running a little race –

Yep – even though I might have said that I was moving on and done with the 50 mile races, I’m running 50 miles on Saturday!!!

One of the great things about this race is the fact that it is in

I haven’t lived in Texas in a lot of years, but it is my home country!!! I will always be a Texan!

I’m excited to return to my home state to race – it has been a long time.

Also, I’m meeting up with a blog friend – Chelsea from TheDancingRunner. She has run many marathons and has decided to give ultra running a try!!

I’m going to Texas solo – trying to plan a quick trip with the family is much harder than just going alone. However, my sister

who only lives about an hour away is going to come up and stay with me Friday night and hang out at the race Saturday!!!

I feel like I have trained hard for this race and put in the miles. Now I just need to be smart on Saturday and remember how much I love running!!!

50 miles is my goal – I know that I have it in me to complete the entire race!!!

How many times do you try something before you give up?
Do you have any goals that you have tried and failed but you know you can achieve?

Happy Friday!!

Kim

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Some of My Favorite Workouts

March 17, 2015 Kim 75 Comments

For years the only type of working out I did was running. Now I love trying new exercises and workouts.

I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite ways to workout. I can’t share all of them because this post would go on for way too long!

1. 10 Minute Solutions workouts – I like the variety in all of these workouts. Some are mostly cardio, some are toning and some are a perfect mix of everything!

2. Jari Love Get Ripped DVDs – these are weight training workouts that focus on high reps.

3. TaeBo – sometimes old school is the best!!!

4. Various workouts on my Pinterest board – many from blogging friends.

5. Jillian Michaels workouts – I feel like I get a good workout with all of Jillian’s workouts. I think sometimes her cuing isn’t great and she doesn’t always make sure both sides get equal work but I can work with those issues.

6. Chalean Extreme – the first time I did this program was the first time I really pushed myself to lift heavier weights!!!

7. Les Mills Combat – these workouts are just fun!!!

8. Insanity – this is definitely hard work but I love that it is cardio and toning with no equipment required.

9. Turbo Fire (and Turbo Jam) – working with Chalean is my favorite! She makes every workout fun and the time passes quickly.

10. Running!!!

Bonus: I really enjoy my daily moves! Doing these has really forced me to try new moves and do different things which I think is great for my body.

What is your favorite way to workout?

Happy Wednesday!

Kim

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Skinny or Strong?

March 15, 2015 Kim 87 Comments

Do you think it’s a compliment if someone calls you skinny or does it offend you?

There are times that Chris tells me I look skinny and I always disagree for 2 reasons – 1. I’m not skinny!! 2. I would rather be told that I look strong or fit!!

Many years ago (almost 30 – not sure how that happened!!) when I was in high school I was all about being skinny!! I was proud of the fact that I only weighed about 110 pounds (I was the same height I am now).

My junior year I actually thought it would be cool to be under 100 pounds when I graduated from high school. I think I realized quickly that was sort of a ridiculous idea!!!

My first semester in college I was running cross country at the collegiate level (on a scholarship) and I still gained 20 pounds. I would love to say that it was because I was stronger but sadly it was because I loved Dr Pepper and pizza!!

There was a point after college and grad school when I got down to my high school weight but it wasn’t because I was super fit or healthy. I just spent a summer working outside (I hoed weeds!!!) in west TX and it was so hot that I barely ate.

Thankfully, as I’ve gotten older I have realized that the goal is not being skinny. No number (weight or size) will ever make me happy!

Being strong is my goal. I love the fact that my legs are powerful and able to run lots of miles!!!

strong will always trump skinny in my book

I don’t want to be skinny. Being skinny is not the reason I get up at 5:00am and workout every day. My goal is to be strong, fit and healthy and I feel like I am meeting that goal every day!!!

What about you – do you want to be skinny or strong?

Happy Monday!!

Kim

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Spring Break

March 12, 2015 Kim 58 Comments

My boys started spring break today (tomorrow is a teacher work day since it is the end of the quarter) and it is much needed!!!

Actually, Hunter hasn’t been to school since Tuesday because he has the flu – poor guy has been pretty miserable for a couple of days.

We don’t have any big vacation plans for the week (good thing since Hunter is sick) but it will be a great week of relaxing and recharging for all of us!!!

Chris is going to work Monday & Tuesday but then he will take the rest of the week off so we will have several days with no alarms and very few obligations!!!

The weather looks like it will be fairly nice most of the week (never know with spring in Kansas) so we should be able to be outside some even if it’s not beach weather!!!

We are looking forward to a simple week with no big plans except to enjoy ourselves and let go of our schedule for a few days – perfect!!!

Do you like spring break (or vacation weeks) when you can relax at home or do you prefer taking a big trip?

Happy Friday!!!

Kim

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Race Day – 50 MILES!!!

Headed to Texas!!!

Some of My Favorite Workouts

Skinny or Strong?

Spring Break

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