Sup everyone! Back from vay-cay! Had an awesome time down in Florida and a cold Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving. Hope everyone else has a lovely time!

So, a few people were asking about the CW-X tights I bought, here is a pic:

They are a big investment, $105 at my local running store. I will let you guys know how they are in a run on Friday night. The tights help to support your guads and hams when running and provide for less "bounce", the bands then run down and support the knees and calves and help to stabilize your stride to provide better form stability. All the girls who have a pair at my running group love them.

They're beautiful. I love them. Can't wait to hear how you like them!

I bought myself a new present!!!! We'll hubby picked them up because I was at work but I'm so exited!!!!! Cause I needed ANOTHER pair of running shoes and all hopefully these will be my other go to shoes as I love my five fingers dearly, but not sure I can wear them every day - but these have the same soles except a wee bit thicker

Those are sweet shoes!

I just had my easiest treadmill run ever. Found a pace almost right away that felt comfortable and stayed there for 3 miles while I watched "The Big Bang Theory." I felt loose and comfortable and didn't even get bored during commercial breaks.

That is awesome Laura! Never thought running could feel so good!

Love the shoes Miss!

I wasn't feeling well today, struggled to get out of bed and even then fell asleep again on the sofa. When i woke up my daylight hours were gone and I was going to just say today was a loss, but there is an elementary school near my house with a mini track with lights. I was still very lethargic, but I got the slowest 5K interval run ever in. It was also one of the most boring runs ever since the track is so small and for elementary kids. I guess I could beat myself up about my time, but it is faster than if I stayed on the couch.

The saying is true - No matter how slow you go, you're still lapping everyone on the couch.

Sup everyone. How is everyone doing? So...I packed 2 upper layers and 2 bottom layers, 2 pairs of socks, mitten, ear covering and my ball cap for tonights run....if it isn't too bad. I am going to try and jog down to the convention center for the marathon expo tonight...if it isn't too icy and nasty that is. Hopefully the rain will lighten up for that short run. It is really a short run too...may 1/2 each way.

Last nights weight lifting cleared all of the lactic acid build up my last weight lifting session caused. Gotta love coming back after a break. I continued to run, but had no where to do my weight lifting so had to take a 2 week break from that and man I could feel it. But last night was good:
Deadlifts: 3 X 10 at 100 lbs
Shoulder Presses: 3 X 10 at 20 lbs
Lat Pulldowns: 3 X 10 at 70 lbs
Lunges: 3 X 10 holding 10s in each hand
Swiss Ball Crunches: 3 X 12 in a slow controlled fashion

I love heavy lifting lol. Too bad I love running more lol.

Sup everyone. How is everyone doing? So...I packed 2 upper layers and 2 bottom layers, 2 pairs of socks, mitten, ear covering and my ball cap for tonights run....if it isn't too bad. I am going to try and jog down to the convention center for the marathon expo tonight...if it isn't too icy and nasty that is. Hopefully the rain will lighten up for that short run. It is really a short run too...may 1/2 each way.

Last nights weight lifting cleared all of the lactic acid build up my last weight lifting session caused. Gotta love coming back after a break. I continued to run, but had no where to do my weight lifting so had to take a 2 week break from that and man I could feel it. But last night was good:
Deadlifts: 3 X 10 at 100 lbs
Shoulder Presses: 3 X 10 at 20 lbs
Lat Pulldowns: 3 X 10 at 70 lbs
Lunges: 3 X 10 holding 10s in each hand
Swiss Ball Crunches: 3 X 12 in a slow controlled fashion

I love heavy lifting lol. Too bad I love running more lol.

No reason you can't do both! I ran after my strength workouts both Monday & Thursday this week and it was nice to start with my muscles already warmed up.

Hope you're able to run to the expo tonight & it doesn't get icy.

I always split my weight lifting and running and never do both on the same days. When I weight lift, I want to really focus on the heavy lifting. And when I am running, I really want to focus on the running and having fresh energy to do so.

For me, it's about recovery. The reality is that I'm an older runner (ha) and, while I need to stay active, I can't do everything every day and recover like I did 10 years ago.

Shush...you're younger than I am so no "old" talk allowed.

If I couldn't do them on the same days I wouldn't be able to do both.

Tomorrow... I will be running over that!!!!!!! 196 feet in the air, 5.5% grade. I may need some Xanax to accomplish this, as it encompasses three of my greatest fears, heights, bridges, and falling off bridges and drowning!!!! Can't wait.

Tomorrow... I will be running over that!!!!!!! 196 feet in the air, 5.5% grade. I may need some Xanax to accomplish this, as it encompasses three of my greatest fears, heights, bridges, and falling off bridges and drowning!!!! Can't wait.

I'm terrified of bridges (and heights) too. And I grew up in Minneapolis, which is stitched together with bridges over the Mississippi. I predict a personal best based on the adrenaline rush.

Tomorrow... I will be running over that!!!!!!! 196 feet in the air, 5.5% grade. I may need some Xanax to accomplish this, as it encompasses three of my greatest fears, heights, bridges, and falling off bridges and drowning!!!! Can't wait.

Way to conquer your fears while getting in a challenging run!

Good luck with the bridge! I also think it is THE way to conquer that fear, with a community of folks protecting you via the sardine factor and the good will. And good luck on the Santa run too! I'm excited to share that I'll be running a 5k Sunday .

Scheduled for a 6 mile run today. Think I'm going to have to suck it up and treadmill run. It's currently -20 degrees (-29C) with a feels like temp of -36F (-38C). Yesterday they were saying it would get up to 0 today, then last night they changed it to -2, and now they're saying -6, so the high temp is moving in the wrong direction. If it wasn't for the wind chill I would just layer up, but right now it just sounds dangerous, especially since the roads are still slick from this week's snowstorm.

Treadmill All The Way!!!!

I did it, I did it!!!! And it was so awesome!!!!!! no fear, no stress, it was just epic and beautiful and I'm so happy I did it and that I was able to - no calf pain, no pain or strain of any kind, and boy was the downhill fun!!!!' Officially 36.57 - 1298th out of 2988 in the 5k!

Thanks bttrthanevr, But I guess my dedication ended there. I didn't run the Santa Shuffle 5K this morning. I was ready for the race, but my husband picked a fight with me this morning. By the time I got there, the race had already started. I thought about just running a 5K on my own in the park, but I can't workout when I'm angry. I'm still pissed right now, hoping the brownies that I have in the oven will make me feel better. I know it is wrong, but right now I need some chocolate dammit

So sorry to hear that big e-hugs coming your way

I did it, I did it!!!! And it was so awesome!!!!!! no fear, no stress, it was just epic and beautiful and I'm so happy I did it and that I was able to - no calf pain, no pain or strain of any kind, and boy was the downhill fun!!!!' Officially 36.57 - 1298th out of 2988 in the 5k!

I'm so happy for you! Way to stretch yourself!