1. Normally Friday is always my rest day. I come home, eat pizza, drink beer, and say cheers to kickin another work week’s booty. I sit on my lazy ass and enjoy every second of it. My new training plan has something different in mind. I have a moderate effort cross training plan in the books. SOOO prior to enjoying my splurge eating night, I biked 7.4 miles in 30 minutes.
The verdict? I actually loved it. It woke me from my Friday night work week coma that I tend to find myself in. This could be a very good thing.
2. Tomorrow, hubs and I are going to the Woodland Park Zoo! We have lived in Seattle for 2 1/2 years and are just now exploring all these landmarks. I love it! It is all inspired by his latest photography hobby! I’m most excited about feeding the elephants!!!
3. I have 5 miles on tap for Saturday too. I’m still deciding whether to wake up early and knock it out or if I should do it Saturday night. Knowing me, I’ll end up doing it Saturday night. Mornings and I don’t get along.
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4. I am still kicking ass on Weight Watchers. With the exception of my pizza tonight, I have been spot on and eating healthier than I have in years. I gotta say, it feels freaking good. I weigh in on Monday, so I’ll report the stats then. Honestly though, even if I end up gaining weight, I won’t care because I’m finally feeling good again. I still have a lot of work but I feel a difference and that’s all that matters to me.
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5. I mentioned this on Twitter, but I think I’m officially a Brooks running shoe convert. I’ll post all about it soon. I wanted to get some miles under my belt first before I did. I’m seriously in love though. They feel so good and my bum knee is so happy in them.
Plus they are freaking cuuuuute! Run happy, folks!
Running shoe love: What brand do you run in?
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Make sure to check out the free rose garden on the south side of the zoo along 50th. So, so, so beautiful.
Oooh!! Thanks for the tip!! We’ll have to go!
And I run in a combo of Brooks and Hokas….
Woooo Brooks!! I have heard wonderful things about Hokas too!!!
I ♥ that you ♥ Brooks!!!! I have been a religious wearer since 2002. Best shoes ever.
Great job on the biking too! That is my new obsession. Makes me happy.
Have fun at the zoo!!!
I never thought I would switch from Mizunos, but oh man I just want to stay in my Brooks all day!! They are amazing!
Good luck at your race pretty lady! I’m loving reading all about your tri training!
I have tried multiple pairs of Brooks shoes. It looks like you are rocking the Glycerins…correct? I have heard great reviews on the new model. I love my Pure Flows for crossfit and for running switch between the Ghost or Adrenaline. I also race in the Flows or use them for shorter distances.
My race was so much fun. I already want to do another one, but I don’t think there are any left for the rest of summer that work with my schedule. Boo. 😦
Yeah! I’m running in the new Glycerins. They are so light but have so much support. I really love them. I also have the Ghosts but they seem to run slightly bigger. I use them mostly for when I go on long walks. I think I’d have to go down a half size to run very far in them. My Mizunos were always so heavy so it’s great to get the support in a lightweight shoe!
I’m so happy to hear your race was awesome. I see an iron man in your future girl!
Good job on your training!!!! I bet you felt better eating some delish pizza!!! Congrats on weight watchers too’ you’re kicking butt girlfriend!
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Thanks lady! Definitely feeling good! SO much better than a few weeks ago. Love your new blog! I was checkin it out! You are too adorable!
I love my Brooks!! I have a pair of Mizunos that I just wear for short runs because they’re minimal-y. Welcome to the Brooks side 🙂
I never thought I would leave my precious Mizunos behind, but Brooks are amazing!! So much more comfy! And light!!! You are doing amazing with your training these days lady!!
Love the Zoo. We have been here almost a year and it is a goto spot when someone visits. Also love Brooks.
OMG I any believe we just now discovered the zoo! It was so much fun! It’s so cool that you can feed the animals!! Can’t wait to go back! I need to get year passes now!