Weekend happenings.....

Some day I will have a weekend that isn't scheduled from the start of the weekend to the end of the weekend.  But truthfully, that probably won't ever happen, and I kinda don't mind.  

Friday I made a plain and simple, but yet oh so good, lasagna dinner and from scratch!!

This was a quick and easy lasagna recipe to put together but yet tasted so good.  You can find the recipe  here.  Added some Texas Toast 5 cheese and a side salad.  Not bad for a Friday night!!

Then on Saturday it was an early rise and shine.  Hubby was taking two of our girls to their track meet and I was heading out for a 5 mile run.  Keeping me company was my little Sarah.  I ran and she rode her bike.  She kept telling me how nice it was and how she loved the smell of nature and she was so glad to be out there with me!  Oh....and can we stop for ice cream at McDonalds?  Uhhh duh!! Yes!!

Here are a few pics from our bike/run.  Just gorgeous and couldn't ask for better weather!

My run was really good and just felt all around easy.  My pace was slow but that's what I wanted!

Now today, Sunday, it has been kinda mellow but the older children are coming home for a Sunday dinner of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, and strawberry shortcake for dessert!! Yes, yes I will take pics =)

Although hectic, I love it! 

A little catching up and a little Friday phone dump

Just thought I would do a little catching up and start a Friday phone dump.  Hopefully I will keep at least that going....ha!  

My runs have been going pretty well so far.  Everything seems to be working well and not much pains. My runs last week was a 5miler and a 3miler with lots of hills.  The 5 miler was a nice easy flat pace and really was all around a great run.  The next day I did a 3 mile hill run and it was good but very hard which I need.  In between I have been doing small workouts and weight training.  Also, the week before I did do a 5k in a neighboring town.  This was my first 5k for the year and it went pretty well.  Hills were decent and the weather was perfect.  I'm sure I have mentioned what I have on tap for my scheduled races but here it is again.  

April:  Spring into health 5k

May: Lou Cox 5k

August: The Little Miami 10k

September: Air Force Half Marathon

I feel pretty good about what is on the schedule and really excited too!  As soon as my half is over in September I am scheduled to receive my last radiation treatment which will put me out for a few months.  

Okay here are a few pictures from my phone.  All are pretty random so enjoy!

 This was while on what was suppose to be a 4 mile run but turned into a 3 mile run walk.  My shins were pretty sore.  Took this pic to show you how fashionable I am!! Don't hate!

 Love my Lilly Pulitzer shopping bags....just doing what I can to help with the environment!

 This was taken just before my 5k of the season about 2 weeks ago!  Was a good race.  Small but very well organized and I believe it was it's 4th or 5th year.

Just pure joy and sweetness right there!! 

Have a great weekend and hopefully whatever your runs are this weekend it will be a good one!

Running on the hottest day this year!!!

Today I wanted to head down to the bike path to do a easy 4 miles.  Nothing too long or fast but felt really good and thought today would be the day.  Was I wrong!! Do you ever have days like that?  Where you feel that you could actually run and run and everything just falls into place?  Well today wasn't my day and actually I haven't had a day like that in....oh a long time!!

Before I set out I decided that I would wear my impression sleeves for my legs since I have been feeling like my shins have felt pretty tender during and after my runs.  I actually got to put on a pair of running shorts and a tshirt instead of  bundling up for the cold.  All I can say is that it was super warm and super humid!!  I couldn't run until noonish so maybe that has a little to play in it I'm not sure.  All I know is that I was hot and sore.  My legs felt tight not too far into my run.  Whats up with that? Maybe it could have been from doing my speed work of 6x400's yesterday with 6 slow 400's in between.  Or maybe it was from not being on a great diet.  Orrrr maybe its from not stretching like I should or hydrating enough before a run!!  Could be all the above.  My plan of 4 miles turned into a 3 mile run walk session.  My shins have been pretty tender here lately and this is what I ran in hoping that it would help some.

I truly didn't care I just wanted to be comfortable and if somebody didn't like it........well too bad!

Me during a walking part.  I started to get frustrated at myself and then decided to just narrow down what it could be that was making my legs sore and tight while running.  Either way I plan to get out there again Saturday but just for a mile run because I have a 5k on Sunday....at 2pm!! 

Well hi there!

I know! I know!  I sure do let time get a way from me and this blog!  Your not missing too much though that is for sure!  

Wanted to share with you what the Easter Bunny brought to me and my husband. 

How awesome is that??  Filled with everything that I love!

My runs have been going pretty good.  I have been averaging 3-4 days a week and doing a little cross-training on the off days.  This Spring has been yet still pretty chilly but not too bad and I have been able to get outside to enjoy my runs.   I live on a street that is pretty hectic so I don't like running on it much but have decided that I gotta suck it up and do it anyway.  I usually will take and run half of it and then detour back into a neighborhood and then back home.  If I choose to do my whole street then the neighborhood I can get about 5-6miles done.  Also good due to the little hills through out.  

After my runs I have been loving on me some protein and fruit shakes.

This one was after my 3.33mile run and it was delicious!! I added ice, protein, low carb vanilla yogurt, small banana, and some raspberries!  Yummmm!! 

Well time for me to take Miss L out to test her jogging stroller.  Only going for 2miles today just to see how it goes.  I will try to take plenty of pics and post soon.  Last month I purchased the Bobb Stroller and have been beside myself knowing that this (hopefully) will be a great time for both her and myself and getting my runs in.  I will also give you my thoughts on all that too.