weekend wrap-up

Whewww!
What a Weekend!

Winter Runnerland Half-Marathon {MRTT virtual race}
As usual, things didn't go as [originally] planned.
no big deal. I was bummed that I didn't get to meetup with the fabulous ladies of our local moms run this town group.

I set out to the housing gym, to begin running miles for the Winter Runnerland Half-Marathon. With an extra toddler in tow, 4 kids, they did awesome keeping themselves entertained. After waiting (stretching) for an open treadmill, a main reason why i do want a home treadmill. I tackled some hill intervals, with some walking too. It wasn't too bad, I had Bruno Mars latest album on play {another obsession}. My hips were a little tight, since I had a 20 mile spin session the evening before. It helped to pick up the speed though. I run comfortably between the speed of 6.3-6.8, and go hard at 7.3-7.5. It's definitely challenging some days, I take it on. The burn is fabulous!

finished strong; 5 miles in 58:27!!!

I felt amazing!! Body was taking it pretty well too, my hips were stretched pretty well. Once back home, I started the lunch and naptime madness. Showered, cleaned, and did a load of dirty running gear. My friend was coming over to pick up her little dude. And, then stayed behind to watch my girls while I slipped back into running gear to {happily run} finish the remaining miles. Whoop! Whoop!!

I went in daring; tackling the major hills first on the trails! They are KILLER but the views are AMAZING!! Gloomy skies, some clouds, evergreen trees in every direction! First 3 miles were TOUGH!! Miles 4-5 were my recovery, nice, easy, comfortable, I was on the pavement at this point. I made a pit stop for a new pair of earphones and gu gel. And, finished off miles 6-7, on a familiar route. Oh, I missed my outdoor runs! A lot!

finished strong; 8.13 miles in 1:43:43!!

I earned that fabulous bling with sweat, and sweet determination! Woohoo!!
{This is also #3 for 13in2013!!}


Run Fur Fun {#anywhere5k}
They don't call me super {runner} mama for nothing! I was back at it, another fabulous 5k from #anywhere5k. This time we took Bonita out for the run, add in double jogger; we got ourselves an adventure! She did good, running alongside. So, did Leanna.

Imagine it; I'm pushing double jogger with a girl on each side ohh, it was tough! The girls love the trails and we had a pic if afterwards while they played at the playground. We did have to rush home because it got super cold!!

we logged in 2.97 in 1:07:33.

I've got a hot date with my foam roller, while I partake in a twilight marathon. Hope y'all had a fabulous fitness-filled weekend!

Moms Run This Town!!

Aghh, it's been happening, almost daily. Waking up to a headache and it lingers on throughout the day. Not quite sure what is going on but I still got out there for some miles.

Today, we enjoyed walking instead of running during our Moms Run This Town Meetup.
We also had our preschoolers off from school, so it worked out perfectly. 


The morning was chilly, no rain, a little sunshine. perfect really. Just another fabulous fall day in Washington. We've gotten lucky with our MRTT Meetups lately, no rain. I REALLY have to order my rain cover soon, for when we aren't so lucky. My girls were full of DRAMA, in and out of the jogger, on and off my hip. Added resistance during the walk. 



We chatted, laughed, talked about upcoming events, like the Disney on Ice show we are taking our kids on. A SURPRISE for my girls and FIRST for us. I'm SUPER EXCITED!! 


We logged in 2.40 in 1:27:19.
I'll certainly have some fresh legs for tomorrow nights Dawn of the Dead Dash, especially after my first shift at work. Looking forward to a busy FUN day!!








"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

The Cupcake Classic!

We ran for cupcakes during today's Moms Run This Town Meetup!! 
We got lucky with sunshine after a few rainy days. 
And, it was Crystal's, mama runner friend, first time running a virtual race.
She's a cupcake lover & baker, so it was PERFECT for her!!
She did awesome and she's hooked for a few upcoming virtual races!!
We ran, we took walking intervals, we had a fabulous time!

There's still time to register for The Cupcake Classic, run between October 14th - 21st.
There's some fabulous prizes to enter for!! Go check out Run with Jess. Hurry!

The Cupcake Classic is a fun run for women of all fitness levels. There are no awards, as fitness offers its own rewards! You can run, jog or walk. As sisters, moms, daughters, friends, we make choices every day to lead our families and communities towards a healthier life. The Cupcake Classic celebrates those daily efforts.  Gather up your friends, go for a run and then treat yourselves with a cupcake... because the FIT LIFE IS SO SO SWEET!

Yep, I earned that Yummy Cupcake!!

The View from here; perfect morning!

 There she goes.

Run, Mama, Run!

Trail View

We did it!

3.18 Miles in 55:01

French Toast & Bacon Cupcakes 

at the finish line!

Crystal did an Amazing job!!

 "Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Mama on the G-O!

Wheww!! Monday way busssaaaayyyy!!

After our quick morning errands, we came home and I spent some cuddle time with my little monsters. Before taking them to a friends for a few hours. Some days, I need to quiet time but today was a different kind of away time. Orientation. Mama is going back to work.

I'm excited for the HUGE step I took, it's a small start but it's something. Orientation was LONG, 2 1/2 hours and every.single.time. I'm away from the girls, I go into a "relaxed" mode where I can literally fall asleep standing. In this case, I was sitting, fighting to pay attention. Agh!!

We had a RAINY afternoon and my friends asked if I could pick up her boy before coming over, which worked out perfectly, since I had to grab my girl too. And, it was easier for both of us since we have little ones we'd have to lug out in the rain. 

We had a successful Fall Festival Volunteer Meeting, the big event is on SUNDAY!! And, I'm getting busy with prep work for crafts/activities/decor. Even an evening chat with the vice president of the committee to go over the details for the millionth time. So, much involved and I'm happy it's almost over!!! 

I also received Happy Mail; Sweat Pink Ambassador Swag!!
And, I moved my SPIN BIKE back into my living room, squeezing in 8 miles before bed and a kickboxing session with Jillian!
I laced on my running shoes with the fabulous pink laces, I'm excited to REPRESENT during today's Moms Run This Town Virtual Race; Run with Jess The Cupcake Classic 5k!! One of my Fabulous Mother Runners has made some Delicious looking (fb posted last night) Frenchtoast & Bacon Cupcakes!! SO EXCITED TO RUN & GRUB!!

Happy Running Y'all!!



"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Moms Run This Town!

Whewww!! Morning was a little rough, getting out of bed to kill early workouts has been harder. The cold mornings have me wanting to remain under the blankets! But, I'm a Mama on a Mission to shred those lbs and leave them in 2012!!


Les Mills Pump Week 6, Day 3; Done!! Followed by Rehab Stretches! Whew!!

Caught this snapshot of my girlies. Y'all know kids can be a [very sweet] handful, and they certainly are no exception but all they have is me. We got to [FINALLY] Skype with our man last night. They were full of smiles, I was too, it's been a month since we saw him last and we are looking forward to Skyping with him AGAIN, in a few days when they hit the next port. I often get praise for making workouts a priority & getting them done while having 3 kids. And, I always comeback saying, you can do it too. YOU just have to WANT IT! You have to make time, make it happen. They don't always cooperate.....this leads into today's Moms Run This Town Morning Run!!



The weather was absolutely perfect, and my girls were in/out of the double jogger. Which was okay during walking intervals. We spent the entire morning out on the pavement, picked blackberries too, excited to make jam!! Yesterday, I made a batch of homemade apple butter from the apples we picked on Monday, we came across a surprise tree during a little hike. Leanna has a "weekly physical activity log" as a part of her homework, so we've been enjoying some fun after school activities. Tonight, it's SOCCER Practice!! This weekend we will begin logging in miles for the Kids Run This Town Virtual Challenge. Yayy!!!

We logged in 3.19 Miles in 1:15, a few running intervals with another mother runner. She is doing awesome and is ADDICTED!!!! WOOHOOO!!!



We are both SUPER EXCITED for the FIRST upcoming virtual race that a few Moms Runs This Town Members are RUNNING!!! My fabulous bling arrived TODAY!! I'm even MORE excited for the cupcakes we are grubbing on post-race!!

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

MRTT Holiday Challenge!!

You know you REALLY want to. Come on, STOP talking about and be about.

Get your booty in gear, sometimes you do need a LITTLE push. So, there, I'm pushing you, I'm shoving you to MOVE IT!!! Don't let those holiday pounds pack on, don't bring in 2013, dreading to lose them. Let's kick into ACTION NOW!! Like, right now. GO! 




Think of N'sync's BYE, BYE, BYE....let me REMIX it, sorta. I'm no singer. Hah!

...Bye Bye
Don't wanna have you to be in control no more 
Just another player in your game for ONE
You may hate me but it ain't no lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye...
Bye Bye
Don't really wanna make it tough,
I just wanna lose enough,
It might sound crazy,
But it ain't no lie,
Baby, bye, bye, bye....

Alrighty, that was fun. Who doesn't like a throwback! Back to the CHALLENGE!!

Our Fabulous Chapter Leader for Moms Run This Town Kitsap, WA, Crystal, over at Pretty Little Loser, has a Awesome MRTT Holiday Challenge, go check it out (the link) for more details!!! Go join the group!! Plus, there's PRIZES. We want to  be losers but winners too. *wink, wink*

October 1–31: Frightfully Fabulous Arms Challenge
November 1–30: Once Through The Lips Challenge
December 1–24: Santas’s Got A Six Pack Challenge
December 26–31: Daily Wild Card Challenge

I'll be adding some routines that follow the monthly challenges into our Weekly Moms Run This Town Morning Runs, and Weekly Bootcamps!! I'll share them on the blog for those that aren't local. Crystal will also be posting challenges, so there's really NO EXCUSES y'all!!

I'm excited to kick the last, ehm...11 lbs or more in 2012. I'm giving myself a BIGGER challenge to reach that goal before Winter Vacation. And, YEAHHH, you'll see me running those Texas Streets, Mama's got some catching up to do. This deployment has been tough!!
Come on let's GET IR DONE y'all!!

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Rest Day: Runners Rant!!

Rest Day?! 

Oh, you mean "active" rest day, the day you still remain ridiculously BUSY but don't have to squeeze in a workout. Well, that was yesterday and now again, today. My knee has been click, click, clicking since Wednesday's Bootcamp, I was never a fan of LUNGES! And, was reminded why! Booo!!

I'm not even sure why I'm currently sitting my as$ on the PC blogging anyways,..well I am enjoying my Dirty Dirty Venti Chai Tea Latte.  Had to run to Target to grab a new dress for picture day since a stupid stain did not want to wash out from Leanna's dress. BOO!! I've got a few errands to run before an early evening meeting with my social committee members and then PTA Event tonight. Yep, 2 other roles I have besides, Mama, Wife, Fit Mama/Runner, etc....

RUNNERS RANT: Bum Knee Drama. I have my first Physical Therapy Appt on Monday, I'm a little nervous. The thing is, it has NOT been bothering me since my last appointment, almost 3 weeks ago. Well, until Wednesdays Bootcamp. It so happens to be the SAME knee, I had physical therapy on a few years ago, 5 years ago to be exact. I've tried NOT going upstairs as much since Wednesday, that's the only time it "clicks". I was happy for my comeback but there's still drama hanging around. I'll keep optimistic!! I'll keep optimistic!!
One the UPSIDE, I lost 6.4lbs in September; BIG DEAL!!! Even with my little running time, I've had plenty of other routines to keep me active and they are showing it. I'll have a Recap of PHASE 1 for Les Mills Pump!! I can't believe I'm going into Week 6 on MONDAY, halfway through the program!! Whoop! Whoop!!



October will be a Fabulous Month of Races!!
The Girls are registered for the Kid Run This Town Virtual Challenge!!
Local Moms Run This Town will have TWO Virtual RACES!!
Let's get those RUNNING SHOES tied and get MOVING!!!
Upcoming Races for October:

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Moms Run This Town!!

Busy is the mother runner who is SO involved with running/pushing the double jogger, so another mother runner can get busy with running/jogging intervals, that she totally forgets to snap some photo's. It's all good.

It was a FABULOUS Morning, just one mother runner, who is a good friend!! She's working her way into running and is EXCITED about her FIRST upcoming 5k!! I was more than happy to push the jogger with our baby girl's in it,so she could focus on her strides/posture.

We logged in 3.37 miles in 1:12. She did AWESOME!!

Can't wait to get back out there tomorrow for another morning run, making it regular nowadays with the fall weather coming in! Then, it's BOOTCAMP!! Whoop! Whoop!


"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Moms Run This Town!!

Wednesday Runday!

Moms Run This Town Meetup had an excellent turn out.

We had some fog to conquer and only did one running interval since they were littles not in strollers. We enjoyed the conversation and stroll along the pavement & trails.

2 miles logged!

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Hello, Tuesday!

Whewww, what a day so far!!

It's a REST day for Les Mills Pump, WEEK 4 is underway, but I was still on the go!
Bootcamp is rescheduled for Friday and tomorrow is Moms Run This Town Meetup, my 3rd week hosting the Morning Run, we have a few new faces; Yay!!
After the morning routine craziness, and walk to gate for Leanna, I rushed back home. 
Had to be at the college at 9:30 for placement tests.

That's right this Mama is getting her booty off the online classes and into a classroom. I've spent the last, almost, 2 1/2 years with online school, and I just need my math/reading credits to EARN my Associates in Business Admin!! BIG DEAL!! 

Well, the testing was ROUGH, who uses algebra on the day to day basis?! Not me!
I was overwhelmed and I knew I wasn't going to score high. Even, the reading was out of this world to me, thanks to every day talking and the blogging word isn't grammar critical. 

So, I get to spend a few weeks (months) before re-testing and then registering for the next quarter. Which, is PERFECT!! 

And, besides the studying and current (upcoming) workout routines, the day to day of being a Mama and house duties,  I'm starting back to a few basic crafts; sewing and crocheting, like the cozy for my coffee on the go in the picture above. I spend an hour last night, in bed, relaxing and making that cuteness. And, getting into the routine of having a First Grader and Preschooler. My girl starts preschool on Thursday, BIG DAY for her. And, she is SO excited!! I'll have Tues/Thurs to give one-on-one to my baby girl while squeezing in RUN with a SINGLE JOGGER too!! I'm looking forward to the remainder of the year.

Here's what kept me busy last week; the start of fall crafts & care packages for husband and brother. Y'all already knew that, right? My little brother and husband are on the same carrier, on deployment. It's pretty awesome!! I'm a proud Navy wife & sister!!

Fablous Fruit Stand & Fall Blocks Display

Happy Fall Y'all Blocks!

Festive Care Packages!

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Moms Run This Town Virtual Races!

Whoop! Whoop!! 
We have our FIRST virtual race coming up with the Moms Run This Town Group!!

We are taking part in the 2nd Annual Cupcake Classic 5k, hosted by Run with Jess. 

And, One of the Fabulous Mother Runners will have yummy CUPCAKES to share at the finish line!! What an awesome way to end a run!! Looking forward to it.

"The Cupcake Classic is a fun run for women of all fitness levels. There are no awards, as fitness offers its own rewards! You can run, jog or walk. As sisters, moms, daughters, friends, we make choices every day to lead our families and communities towards a healthier life. The Cupcake Classic celebrates those daily efforts.  Gather up your friends, go for a run and then treat yourselves with a cupcake... because the FIT LIFE IS SO SO SWEET!"

[Fabulous Medal for the collection]

Another Race we are doing in October is the #anywhere5k ZOMBIE RUN!! Ready to get ZOMBIFIED, hope the girls don't get to scarrreedddd!!!

"Whether you can run from zombies or you run like on we’re asking all of you to break out your best zombie, princess, or whatever costume you’ve got and run your own race. Sure you’ll get some funny looks, but you’re doing it for a great cause, ZOMBIES! OK, zombies and your health." 


Happy Running Y'all!!

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Moms Run This Town!!

Thursday Talk about it!!

Today, I hosted my SECOND Moms Run This Town Morning Meetup, we had about 7 Mother Runners RSVP'd and between last night and this morning, there was just me & another Mama!! No biggie. She is a friend, we've ran together, without kids before. So, we caught up.

We had a FABULOUS Time, there was FABULOUS weather, we chatting and keeping our little ones entertained during our Run with the Double Joggers!! There was a few tantrums on my end, my girls were up WAY TOO EARLY, baby girl was up at 5:20 and then she woke up big sisters around 6:15. Talk about being a Mama on the go!! Whewww!!

 [Peek A Boo, I see a tired one year old]

 [From Pavement to Trails we had it covered]

[Not too bad for running with double joggers]

After our 4.37 Mile Run (with walking intervals), we headed to the waterfront park to let the kiddos play and then walked to a local bakery for lunch. First Time visiting this little place and I loved it!! It's naptime, and early dismissal at 1:55pm for my girl. Going to squeeze in my Les Mills Pump Hardcore Abs & Flow, then shower. Work on some Fabulous Fall Crafts & then Tonight is OPEN HOUSE and our girl is READY to have us over.

"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Great Day, Folks!!

I'll just say THANK YOU again to the RUNNING GODS!! 
My legs were certainly feeling sore last night, 2 days of Running felt AMAZING!!
And, then add this mornings [Week 3] Les Mills Pump Workout; Ouch!! 
Lifting 35lbs on the bar, add in squats, deadlifts, clean & presses...
Walking upstairs and lifting baby girl is making me SMILE BIG!!

This morning, I saw a post for this weekends Virtual 9/11 Memorial #Anywhere5k; I was a WINNER for a $15 Gift Certificate for RoadID from the; AWESOME!! 
And, then I remember I also had WON a prize from the Virtual Scavenger Hunt & 5k hosted by Running for Dummies, a fabulous running skirt. 
It's not about winning, but who doesn't love something new. 
The real WINNING came from RUNNING with NO PAINS!!

I haven't mentioned it much because it makes me a little sad, honestly. 
My knee hasn't be the same since that KILLER hill a few weeks ago.
I had been self-mending and finally decided to get it checked, last Thursday.
They referred me to Sports Medicine for possible rehab, looks like I might have a meniscus tear. It's only been random pains on random runs. Not too often. Doc didn't rule out running completely, however, said to take it easy, and pace myself, which I had been doing. And, just when my race schedule was picking up. It's not bringing me down.

My Baby Girl had a check-up, and is still my itty bitty at 20lbs 2 oz at 19 months!!
Ailea is almost 25 lbs, pretty insane who they are so close in weight. And, I feel it!

WooHoo, received some HAPPY MAIL; finally!! The vinyl for Moms Run This Town and The Great Cupcake Race Medal!! Way to start a Fabulous Week

Tonight, I'll hit the ELLIPTICAL for some bedtime miles!! Mama needs to get moving, and this will helppppp...




"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"

Thursday Talk about it

Thursday Talk About it; How's you fabulous week of fitness/running going?

I'm still trying to catch my breathe from yesterday! It was like an never-ending day!
And, today will be no different. Day 2 of Back to School and Thursdays are an 1:55 early release day. It kills naptime, or I have to be quick about lunch. I am attenting a meeting for a local Moms & More group. I've actually been looking for group like MOPS, ever heard of them? Well, they also have Military MOPS and there isn't one locally. So, it looks like I might venture into that. Pretty Excited. I've always been pretty social and with the current deployment, I'm continuously branching out. I'm even the Social Chair [Event Planning] for the Ship's Family Readiness Group. I've had a list full of ideas and I'm READY to make it happen!!

I started my workout this morning at 6:10, Les Mills Flow!! Wheww, I needed a good stretch.
I'll be catching up on some Spinning later tonight. I only 10miles into my 100s for the week.
Yesterdays Moms Run This Town Meetup, was great. After posting the photo from the Meetup, a few Mama's said they are in for next week. Whoop! Whoop!! I even mentioned MRTT and my Bootcamps to the housing office, they seemed VERY interested, and said they are always looking for events to promote for military spouses as housing events. They actually have a Fit Club starting, with another BeachBody consultant. I'll be switching the Wednesday RunDays to Tuesdays, I want to check out this class. I'm always looking to mix up my routine, keep it FRESH!!  

I have an appointment Friday afternoon to check out my knee. The little pain comes and goes and it's time to get it checked out. Wah!! It was not an issue during yesterdays run.
I have 2 Virtual 5ks this weekends; The Cupcake Race & 9/11 Memorial!! Let's get it!!

Happy Running Y'all!!


"Don't wait to for inspiration to find you; BECOME IT!!"