Oh Hey!

Good morning! Have you ran today? Lifted weights? Did some ab work? Ate breakfast and drank your coffee? 

Because I sure have! Booya! I feel so productive and it’s not even 9am.

I ❤ morning runs. 🙂

Here’s a little recap of my last few days of exercise:

After my long run on Saturday I decided to make Sunday an active rest day. I went on a long walk followed by some pilates to stretch out a bit. I was surprised at how great I felt and was soo excited to not feel the effects of my long run as I had in the previous weeks. Thank you ice bath! 

{I posted my ice bath on my Daily Mile and I received a comment saying that if I could train for a marathon then I could surely take an ice bath. This really resonated with me because  it’s so true. How the heck am I supposed to run nearly 30 miles if I struggle to take a stinkin ice bath? My thoughts exactly. I should be able to do this easy cheesy. It’s good for me and I”m going to do it and do it with a smile gosh darnit!}

Once Monday rolled around I didn’t really have any big plans for the 4th so I went on a bike ride to the hiking trails near by. Getting to the trails was loads of fun because it was all downhill 🙂 But ya know what they say.. what goes up must come down. So, since I already went down I had to look forward to going back up after my hike. Luckily, it didn’t end up being terrible but sure did give my legs a good workout 🙂 The rest of my 4th included stretching, laying out by the pool and making some very delicious Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers. I cannot recommend this recipe enough! I am not a burger fan at all but I like no love these burgers. Throw in some baked sweet potato fries and it has become one of  my favorite go to meals. 🙂

I headed off to bed early so I could get ready for my morning run. I was surprised at how great I slept last night with all of the dumb boys lighting off fireworks outside my apartment. Dontcha just love college? Although, I think between my bike ride and pool time I just really wore myself out. The sun makes me sleepy. 

My alarm went off at 6 am but I hit snooze a couple times and ended up rolling out of bed and into my running clothes around 6:30 am.

Oh Hey! Good Morning!

Since I only had 4 miles on the agenda this morning I ate half a banana and drank my cup of coffee while reading my running inspirations for the day: Katy, Ali & Corey

Here’s how the run went down: 

• Mile 1: 8:45 pace
• Mile 2: 8: 30 pace
• Mile 3: 9:00 pace
• Mile 4: 8:20 pace

I felt really great from the start of my run until I hit mile 3. All of a sudden I got super thirsty and my stomach felt empty.. So much for that stinkin banana. I was also running uphill during the majority of this mile which definitely contributed to my slower pace. Once I was able to come down the hill I started feeling a ton better. I think the combination of running downhill with this song playing on my ipod was the perfect way to end a run.

After my run I headed over to my apartment gym to lift some weights and do some ab work.

I still haven’t gotten this book: 

So, I did my random weight session once again. I plan on picking this book up today. So, if I post one more time that I haven’t gotten this book I give you all full permission to call me lazy and cheap. K?

Okay, great. 

Once my workout was completed I came back, jumped in the shower and made myself some much needed oatmeal to refuel.

• 1/3 c oats
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla
• Strawberries
• Frozen cherries
• Almond butter
• Raspberry Preserves

Now, it’s time to plan the rest of my Tuesday. I have class and a nanny job that will take up my afternoon.

Something that I’m excited about: grocery store trip today!

Am I the only one who looks forward to grocery shopping? I could spend forever walking up and down the aisles finding new, fun foods to try! 

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! 

~Sarah