Couch to 5K – Week Two

15 May posted by

This is late, and I don’t have a good report. However, I am trying to stick with the whole “Do what you say you are going to do” theme so here is the recap from week two of the Couch to 5K program!

The runs are still pretty easy for me but I just couldn’t find time this week to get them done. So I skipped one day of the program and didn’t stay very active for the rest of the week. Boo on me.

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Here is a breakdown of my week of workouts:

  • Monday: 2.7 mile walk.
  • Tuesday: No workout.
  • Wednesday: No workout.
  • Thursday: No workout. I feel like a loser.
  • Friday: Week two – Workout 1. Total time: 31 minutes. Total distance: 2.27 miles.
  • Saturday: Week two – Workout 2. Total time: 26 minutes. Total distance: 1.8 miles.
  • Sunday: No workout. I had to recovery from my bachelorette party ;)

Friday I had a great run but Saturday morning I got up at 6 AM to run before I had to get ready for my bachelorette party. I kind of just hopped out of bed and went straight to the treadmill instead of stretching or warming up so my knee really started to hurt. We had a long day of walking around on Saturday and I didn’t want to mees up my knee more than I had already so I cut my workout a little short.

I will not be running this week since we are on a mini vacay, but I do plan on getting back on track next week by completing 4 runs instead of the 3 scheduled. I will be doing a lot of walking at the beach this week and then we have the kids this weekend so I will stay pretty active. I am looking forward to getting back on a schedule though.

Oh! We also booked our honeymoon and we will be going jungle-bike riding so I need to start riding mine more to build up my endurance. It is pretty terrible right now.

That’s all I’ve got for now! We have pretty interesting plans on the agenda for tonight now so I am pretty excited!

What do you do on “those” days to stay active when you just can’t find the time to workout?

I have done it before and should have done it last week but I have switched my office chair out of my fitness ball and also keep my hand weights at my desk to use when I get breaks in between work. I coud have made time for those things last week, but didn’t. That just means i need to rock it out next week now!

Happy Wednesday!

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Blogging from the Beach!

15 May posted by

Hello there! It is Wednesday and I feel like I have just now had the chance to catch my breath from last week. We had a busy weekend with our bachelor/bachelorette parties and Mother’s Day, then this week was my final week of school (YAY!) so I had a pretty massive paper due.

Ryan’s parents invited us to come down to the coast with them for a few days and we both needed a break so we drove down yesterday.

We will have to work while we are here but the beach breaks make it worth it.
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Yesterday we got here around 12:30 so we headed to the condo to meet up with Ryan’s parents then went to lunch at a restaurant on the beach. I had a huge caesar salad and a glass of chardonnay. The salad was so good and I devoured it!

It was actually a bit chilly so we didn’t go to the beach at all but I did sit on the porch and talk to Ryan’s parents for a bit while he finished up some work. Time flies when we are with my future in-laws so before we knew it, it was time to head to dinner. We went to Padre Island Brewing Company so I had to get a sampler of their beer. So many delicious ones. Except the stout. I am not a huge stout fan at all.
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I also ordered the Padre Burger, which had pepper jack cheese and guacamole. I hardly ever order burgers because I can never finish them and this one was no different. I don’t even think I got halfway through but it was yummy. Ryan ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp that was to die for and I will probably end up getting that next time we go there.

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After dinner, we came back to hang with Ryan’s parents then hit the sack. We had a very long day.

Today, we woke up to rain, which was disappointing but once it stopped, we did take a walk on the beach to take a break from work. It is still cool so I am hoping for a hot, sunny day tomorrow since it is our last day here!

blogging from the beachThe rest of the day is up in the air but I do want to sneak in some time to read May’s book club book, If I Stay (<–affiliate link). It is SO good so far but I just haven’t had time to get much reading in thank to the wedding planning and school. I am hoping I will have more time to blog and read now that one of those two major life events is over. Or I may just end up working more, who knows!

I hope you all have a great Wednesday!

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One Month Until the Wedding!

7 May posted by
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I cannot believe how fast time is flying! We have one month until the wedding. Holy crap. That’s really all I can say. Things are getting very surreal for me. I have been super emotional. I cried during our meeting with the officiant while I was reading our future vows. I’ve had to listen to [...]

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Couch to 5K – Week One

6 May posted by
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Happy Monday evening! Who am I kidding? Mondays are the worst right now. Work gets crazy and I always have a ton of homework. Good thing I graduate NEXT WEDNESDAY! That’s right! I can’t believe I am almost done. Ok, anyway… Last week, I told you guys that I was starting the Couch to 5K [...]

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March 2013 Birchbox Reviews

2 May posted by

March Madness! That was the theme for the March Birchbox and madness it was. I loved every single product that came in this box. Check it out! March 2013 Birchbox Products: Incoco  – Nail Polish Applique I always have loved nail polish strips because I have zero patience with letting my nails dry. I would [...]

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My First WIAW Post!

2 May posted by
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Alright, I want to be a cool kid, so I am joining in on the Wednesday fun. Every Wednesday, Jenn from Peas and Crayons hosts WIAW where bloggers can get together and share what they ate for the day as well as recipes. It is a great way to find new recipe ideas so I [...]

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Get with the Program

1 May posted by
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Good evening friends! I have a confession to make. I just woke up. It’s 8 PM.  Why yes, I DO have a good reason! Yesterday I started working at 6 AM NONSTOP until 1: 30 this morning. I seriously had less than 2000 steps yesterday. I only left my desk to use the restroom and [...]

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Wedding Shower Invitations

26 Apr posted by
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You may remember that I had my bridal shower last weekend that was thrown by my future mom in law and her friend. I will have a post about the bridal shower soon but since our couple’s wedding shower is tomorrow, I wanted to stop by and show you the invitations we sent out! My [...]

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February 2013 Birchbox Review

25 Apr posted by
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Yeah, I am behind on product reviews. Yes, Birchbox doesn’t really go with my blog theme anymore, but I still love them and sometimes I get fitness related products so for now, I will continue to share. I hope that is cool with y’all! February’s Birchbox was focused on helping ladies get Red Carpet Ready. [...]

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On a Roller Coaster

25 Apr posted by
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Well, hello there! Long time, no blog. I love hate to make excuses, but..ok I’ve got nothing. I’m so BUSY…I need a breakkkkk. I only have 3 weeks of school left and less than two months until the wedding. You understand what a mess I am right now, right? I will assume you are sympathizing [...]

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