1st Birthday's and 200 Miles!

So today was my 50th run on my nike+ running app and also passed the 200 mile marker! It is so crazy to know that I have put that many miles on these feet in just 50 runs!

Today I had my running partner with me. I came to stay with my sister for my nieces FIRST birthday! I can't believe she is ONE year old! I witnessed her come into this world and take her first breath and she is so special to me. I had to be here to celebrate her first birthday with my princess!

Our run today was different since the wind gusts were up to 26mph and our normal 5 mile route had a lot of time going against the wind, so we decided to have my brother in law drive us 5 miles out so that we can run 5 miles back all going with the wind! (Is that cheating?) Have you ever drove 5 miles on a straight rode and then got out of the car and ran home? It feels a like a hell of a long way let me tell you! But when we started running it seemed to go by fast and before we knew it we were already half way home! Was it the wind pushing us faster?! No we are just bad ass! Ok I guess having the wind on your side helps a little! It was a great run mostly because I finally had my running partner for one day and it felt so great! I miss her so much! 
Here is us from today in our running sweats, in our running sweat! #

Well I'm not going to spend too much time one here today because it's my Little E's big day and I'm going to get as much squeeze time in as possible! Ta ta for now happy Thirsty Thursday! Get your H2O in people it's goooooooood for you!!!!! XOXO


I mean really would you not skip out on squeezing this face?!!!!!

New Year! New lifestyle! New You!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Wow what a great year 2012 was for my fitness! I am so looking forward to what 2013 has in store for me fitness wise! New Years Eve I had 5 miles scheduled on my calendar for training and talk about going out with a bang!!!! I went to Mission Beach and ran on the board walk it was SO SO SO amazing!!!! Nothing beats running with the ocean and waves crashing by your side! It is now on my list for top 5 runs!

I've been training for this marathon the whole time in 4000 feet elevation so running at sea level was a breeze! My first average of 8:40 minute miles! I really felt amazing! and talk about people watching!!! I felt like I was in a video game dodging tourist, bikes, dogs, other runners, crazy people, and long surf boards walking across the path. It was a lot of fun and entertaining.

My kids played at the boardwalk while I ran so they also thought it was a fun run! Roller coasters, cotton candy and arcades while I got my run on of course they want mommy to go running anytime she wants now :) After I was done I challenged one of our friends to the rock climbing wall and of course I won! Talk about a great way to stretch!!!!

 

Of course we ended the night in playing games and bringing in the new year with people we love! Just before midnight we changed from our pjs into our "cocktail bring in the new year" attire and it was a lot of fun! by 12:05 I was back in my pjs!

 

I ran my 3 miles last night on Jan 1st I had to run it on the treadmill and it was TORTURE!!!!!! It was only 3 miles and I felt like I was going to pass out and DIE! I hate running on the treadmill. But I had to get those 3 miles in somehow even if it was 9:30 pm on the torture devise ha!

 

Now it's 2013 and I am so ready to see what this year brings! My half marathon is next weekend ahhhhhh! I am so excited and what a great way to set the tone for this year. Saving lives and accomplishing goals! Go Team World Vision!!!!!

 

I leave you with my tips of the day to get your new year started off right.....

 

Elisha's helpful Tips:
1. Keep a journal and log everything!!! I love MFP (my fitness pal) download it on your phone if you don't have it!
2. Drink lots of water! Don't drink your calories! Carry a large water bottle or cup everywhere! I love my Starbucks venti cup!
3. Consistency!!!!! Pick a time of day when you know you can have at least 30 minutes of uninterrupted workout at least 6 days a week! Even if its a 30 minute brisk walk in the am before all the chaos is up :-)
4. Be patient a healthy weight loss is no more than 2lbs a week! Success takes time!
... 6. Only one cheat day a week but don't binge no more than an extra 500-1000 calories than your normal day!
7. Don't relay on meal replacement shakes or pills as weight loss unless you're going to drink shakes or take pills forever you'll gain the weight back! It's a lifestyle not a temporary fix remember!
8. Portion control if you order a whole plate at a restaurant have them box up half before it even comes to you so that you won't be tempted to eat just because its in front of you!
9. If you feel unmotivated find support rather it's a group/site online or someone you know who will push you!
10. NO EXCUSES!!!!! Take accountability it's ALL up to you!!!

There are of course so many more but that's the top 10 I can think of off the top my head at the moment! Enjoy your day my fitness fans XOXO!

 

What commitments will you stick to this year? I wanna know so I can keep you on your toes :)

 

 

Going the Extra Mile

I did it! I did it! I did it! I ran into the double digits! That's right 10 miles baby!!!! and I did it at a 9:18 minutes per mile average!!! I am so excited this is the farthest I have EVER ran or even walked probably in my entire life and it feels AAAAMMMMAAAAZZZZINNNGGGG!!!!! I did it all on my own no partner today :( not even the dog! My first 5 miles were slower than the last go figure! I was only scheduled to run 9 miles today and that was what I set out to do but I did the reservoir path again and by the time I hit 9 miles I was still 1 mile from my car so I figured why not go the extra mile! and that ended up being my fastest mile! I just felt so empowered to push my body like that! Because my body was YELLING at me to stop by mile 6 or 7 but I will tell my body when to stop, and by mile 8 my legs were pretty much numb and all pain went away ha! I felt like I was a tape with the play button pushed down and there was no stopping me until I pushed stop! I had to take my hoodie off don't ask why I wore that I have no idea but I got all twisted up and almost tripped on a rock but I didn't let it stop me, even when my music got messed up from unplugging my headphones to untangle my mess I created! I'm sure some people were looking at me funny!

There we sooooo many people out on the path today! I'm guessing that is how it always is on the weekends. I had to do the 5 mile path twice which really was not that fun doing it got so boring!!! but it was the only place I knew I could run without any stoplights or worries about getting hit by a car ha! I will test out the boardwalk soon!

It was really motivating and inspiring to see all the different types of people and fitness levels out there! I just want to let y'all know if you need a little motivation or inspiration try to get to a place like this! It will motivate you and it will push you! I am happy to report that I was only passed my 2 people on my entire 10 mile run which made me feel extremely good! and of course I passed a lot of runners which also felt good! I'm still giving props to everyone out there but if you ask me yes I'm still racing y'all hahaha! Well not much to report since it was pretty much Thursday's blog times 2! Happy Weekend y'all XOXO

First of many San Diego Run's

SOOOOOO I'm back from my run today! 5 miles was on my training schedule. After searching many safe running path's near me I choose the reservoir. This lake has a 5 mile path that runs along the shore line of the lake and let me tell you it was AWESOME!!!!! They have mile markers every quarter mile and my kids played at the park (with the husband of course) that overlooked the whole lake while I ran! There is also a section that over looks the area we moved to and it's just a really nice 5 mile path!

I really enjoyed running with so many active people! There were SO many people out today riding their bikes, walking with their families, running, and walking their dogs! I loved seeing so many different ages, shapes, and sizes out on on the path! It's also fun to people watch while out running. I love people watching! I saw a couple that I'm sure was in their first stages of dating, they stopped at one of the lookout points to hug and kiss, and look into each others eyes! Please! I know after being with my husband for 9 years if we are alone without the kids we are definitely not walking and stopping at lookout points to make out! We have to use our childless hours with more quality than that!

I saw a mother who looked like she was ready to go into labor any day now (she was so cute in her workout clothes)! I gave a air fist pump to her because I only wish I was that smart to be that active while I was pregnant! I found out I was pregnant with my second one and put on maternity pants at 7 weeks and sat on the couch for 9 months! DON'T DO THAT LADIES!

I saw a very old man who had to be in his 80's out there jogging and I give mad props to him! (I didn't give him a fist pump because he probably would have thought I was a weirdo! I'm new the whole active community thing) I sure hope I'm out there on the jogging path in my 80's! That is literally my long term goal!!!

I saw two "hot" girls starting out their run about 20 minutes before I made it onto the trail. By the time I caught up to them in their skin tight booty shorts they were walking of course, but man did the fat girl in me feel so good to run past them, leaving them in the dust!!!!

I saw two girls walking together that looked like me 2 years ago and I gave two big air fist pumps to them as I smiled and ran past them. They may look like that today but in a few months from now they will be melting away and 2 years from now they will be running past the girls in the booty shorts!

 

As I was finishing my last mile I saw a couple starting out their run. Well the girl was running the boyfriend took off on his bike, and it just made me feel good because that is what my lifestyle has become! I am one of those active people that live an active lifestyle that I always looked at and envied! and whoa what an amazing life it is, the inner fat girl in me is never comin' back out! physically anyways! Because she's still coming out for chocolate and cupcakes!!!!

Building Cities

So I guess my Christmas cheat days are over and it's back to the pavement! I did manage to get 5 miles in on Christmas Day! The hubby let me splurge and get new running shoes that my feet desperately needed! I did 5 miles in them and wow what a huge difference shoes make. I talked with Dr. Google and I have Sesamoiditis which basically means YOU RUN A CRAP LOAD and your feet are yelling at you! So I went to the running store told them exactly what my problem was and these girls are awesome that work at these stores they know what shoe to put you in for your specific problems. They have you run on a treadmill and video tape your feet, then play it back in slow motion to see how your foot lands. Anyways, my foot isn't healed but the shoes help with the pain. The pain won't go away until I give them a break!

Other than my 5 mile Christmas day run I have been loading up on pounds of sugar and fudge and spending quality time with the family. My boys are obsessed with Lego's so I have been super gluing Lego cities together and playing with the kiddos. Last night my 3 year crawled up onto my lap and laid his head on my chest and let me rock him to sleep! This was a Christmas gift all on it's own because my 3 year old is so stubborn and independent, I think I can count on one hand how many times that has happened in his life! So these past few days have just been quality time with the family and soaking it all in!

Do you also notice the AWESOME 13.1 sweaty band that my mom got me for Christmas?! She seriously is THE best mom on this planet and I LOVE her SO much!!!!

Now that we are relocated to San Diego I lost my best friend and my running partner. So I searched for new running paths last night and found some amazing ones along the ocean and lakes! I will be testing one out today with my ferocious dog to protect me since I lost my partner : ( I will keep y'all updated on my first miles put in, in San Diego.........

I Survived the End of the World

and my 5 mile run today! Thank God because it was almost the end for me! Crazy drivers I tell ya! I wore my very bright neon orange running jacket today and I was at a 4 way intersection, I looked at all the cars who were all stopped except for the one car slowly coming up to the stop sign. He waved me to go, so I thought but I guess he was just really into his conversation and hand movements with the other person in the car, and didn't even see me right in front of him as he took off! I jerked away from the car and I'm sure it scared the crap out of him but I continued on with my run!

I had exactly 50 minutes to run this morning after I dropped off the kids at school before I had to be back at my sons school at 9:50 to see him receive his Character Counts Citizenship award at the awards ceremony. I am one PROUD momma! 

SO my tip of the day is to squeeze a run in when you have just the perfect amount of time to do it in and it will push you even more! I finished my 5 miles in a little less than 45 minutes which gave me 5 minutes to pick up my 3 year old from my sister and head to the school! I got there just in time to see my baby receive his award. I ran fast and didn't slow down at all which I probably would have if I wasn't on a time crunch. Running is such a mental game. Well for me anyways, my mind always wants to stop before my body does. Mind over matter! it comes with the lifestyle!

Getting my runs and workouts in early in the day is my favorite and what I prefer. It sets the tone for my day and when you can fit it into a very busy day it feels extra awesome and you really feel like a bad ass!!! Even though you might show up to your childs school looking like a hot mess in your running gear! While all the other moms spent time curling their hair and putting their makeup on I was out killing those miles! But hey I'm not there to impress the other ladies I'm there for my boy! and looking like a HOT sweaty mess is way hotter anyways!

 Happy end of the world day, hope it was a great one ladies!!!

Sugar Rush

Week 9 of Half Marathon training says its an easy 3 mile run scheduled for today! But in my book 3 miles in 20 mph winds and snow blowing in your face is not easy! So it's a forced day off! Hoping to get my 3 miles in tomorrow which is really supposed to be my day off. I have to drive 4 hours to San Diego to my husbands work Christmas party! The party is at a Country Club and it's cocktail attire! I will try my very best to look presentable after getting the kids all off to school, running 3 miles, picking my kindergartner up, drop kids off at the Aunt's house and drive 4 hours to San Diego. I hope I at least have time to curl my hair! I'll post pics for y'all tomorrow night! Normally I would pass on the cocktail party, but girls I worked hard for my new body and I WILL get my tiny black dress on and work it on my husbands arm! 

Sooooo what else would a mom do on a day off from fitness?! Well have a cookies and coco playdate of course! I ate my weight in sugar today just to let y'all know! We all have our cheat days and what better days then to spend them with the loves of your lives! our babies of course!!!

What else do we do on cheat days?! Absolutely nothing! Other than sit our sexy little booties on the comfy sofa and watch reality television. Lots of Real Housewives, Lifetime movies, and lets not forget that hot tea.......

I leave you with my favorite lunch of all times. I made it today for lunch! it's low carb and only 417 calories

1/2 Medium Avocado - 140 calories

Chicken breast meat only cooked 1 cup chopped - 231 calories

Fresh Homemade Salsa 1 cup - 20 calories

Baby Spinach 2 cups - 26 calories

(My Salsa recipe is award wining in Texas and ladies if y'all are lucky I will give you this top secret recipe soon!!!) 

That is all for tonight girls! Back to my sofa and television........ XOXO