WEEKEND RECAP & ANOTHER MONDAY!

SATURDAY

WORKOUT


The purpose of Saturday's run was to build endurance and teach the body to respond to different pace requirements. It was a steady zone 2 run with surges to upper zone 3 for 3 minutes every 20 minutes, then finishing the last 3 minutes with a surge. My goals were to stay relaxed and have good form especially during my surges. 

I logged 14 miles in 2 hours. It was tough!! But, I'm really starting to enjoy the heart rate training. I know it's going to get more challenging as I go along, but I think the payoff will be worth it. 


BABY SHOWER (NOT for me!)

Since I know everything about babies, I volunteered to help one of my best friends plan her baby shower. LOL!!! We had so much fun. I can't wait for little baby Mahalin to arrive later in February!

Here we are planning away...me, Elaine Hughes (baby momma), her sis Marie, and Anna Edwards.

I was completely worthless the rest of the day...that run wiped me out! Those surges
are like speed work combined with a long run and it sucked the life out of me! I wanted to get a nap in, but I was so busy with errands and housework, it just didn't happen.

SUNDAY

WORKOUT

Sunday is my active rest day, so Coach had 30 minutes of yoga on the schedule. I have not done much yoga over the past year. I use to do it 3 times a week and I can tell my flexibility has decreased significantly. Running tightens up your calves, hamstrings and hip flexors. Yoga releases that tightness and I need to do it more often! Coach says yoga is one of the best things runners can do.


SUPERBOWL

We're not really party people, but we're football fans. So we watched the Superbowl from the comfort of our own home while chowing down on pizza and cheese dip. Oh yes we did!



I've always been a 49ers fan, so I was disappointed with the outcome, but you can't win them all. The Ravens played a really good game, so I gotta give them props.



CHURCH

Church was awesome! Pastor Lewis started an 8 week sermon series on "The Road to Recovery". I think he wrote this one just for me. We learned that we have to admit we are powerless to control our tendencies to do the wrong things and our lives are unmanageable. Whether it's overeating, perfectionism, control issues, anxiety, procrastination, etc....we all have issues, but God is the cure.

The root of all sin is selfishness and pride. But grace is God's gift of the Holy Spirit with the power to change our lives! I can't wait to share the rest of the series with you in the coming weeks!



MONDAY, MONDAY

WORKOUT

This morning I worked out at home and completed the PRS Fit Upper and Core Strength Training routine. It took about an hour, and hit all the major muscle groups: biceps, triceps, lats, shoulders, back, chest and core. Today was a good day to stay home instead of hitting the gym...I got an extra hour of sleep and I needed after that run on Saturday!


DEVOTIONAL

Today's verse is from Pastor Lewis' sermon on Sunday. It really hit home for me because I struggle with this on a daily basis. 

Romans 7:15-17 (This version is from The Message Bible)

15 What I don't understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. 16 So if I can't be trusted to figure out what is best for myself and then do it, it becomes obvious that God's command is necessary. 17 But I need something more! For if I know the law but still can't keep it, and if the power of sin within me keeps sabotaging my best intentions, I obviously need help!

How about you? Does this sound familiar? My prayer this morning is that God will continue to help all of us make better choices and look to Him for guidance and wisdom. Make today a good day!


MEALS

Breakfast: protein smoothie

Lunch: 1/2 can of American Tuna, broccoli slaw, guacamole & nuts

Snack: egg whites + one yolk scrambled in coconut oil, avocado, blackberries

Dinner: Taco salad (deer meat, lettuce, tomato, avocado, peppers, olives)


Thanks for reading! Holler if you have questions or leave a comment below! :)