Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts

Friday, February 10, 2012

Fitness Friday

It's Fridayyyy! Which means it's time for some fitness. 


This has been a busy week in our world. Just a lot of random crap during the week, which has totally thrown off my routine. But, that's life, right?


Last week was the last time for yoga. At least at that studio. Why, you ask? Well, I signed up for a 30-day trial membership for $30. Reasonable, right? I thought so. In what felt like a hot minute, my membership was expired, so I looked into getting the real deal. Then I saw the monthly price tag. 


$109 
$1-0-9 ... with a four month commitment. Which ends up being (math, oh GOD - WHERE'S THE CALCULATOR) $436. $436 of my hard-earned cash. Nearly as much as we paid for our treadmill. Or a year-long gym membership. No thanks. I'll take Jillian's Yoga Meltdown for $9.99, please. 


It's sad though. Because I LOVE the studio I went to. Loved the instructors. Loved the way they calmed me at the end with meditation. Loved looking like a giant horse's ass with Julie while we attempted far too skilled poses. Alas, I just can't justify the cost. Maybe if yoga suctioned the globs of fat from my gut, I'd make the investment.


Also, I just found out that the guy who spoke to us last week at work is also a personal trainer. Brian Boyle. Now, for that? I'd pay $436, plus change. Seriously, watch this video about his story. It's amazing, and inspirational and ALMOST makes me want to run. And he's not hard on the eyes. Just sayin'. 


Anywho, here's how the week panned out:


Sunday: Nada - It's the Lord's day afterall.
Monday: 40 minute incline walk, 100 workout
Tuesday: 30 minute incline walk/run, lunges, squats, push ups, crunches
Wednesday: Nothing. (For shame, I know.)
Thursday: 30 minute include walk/run, push ups, crunches
Friday: 40 minute incline walk, push ups, crunches, squats, lunges 
Saturday: Does bowling count as exercise? Particularly Duck Pin bowling?


Happy weekend!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Fitness Friday

Happy Friday! Ah, yes. My favorite day of the week. 


This week was all about getting back into my fitness routine. Usually, I can muster the energy to get up to work out in the AM about 3 times. This week? Only once. But at least it was once. 


Yoga has been a great addition to my workout routine. It doesn't burn many calories, but it I can certainly feel it the next day. And I know as I continue to do it, I'll become stronger and more flexible. Plus, every session comes with a naptime meditation at the end.


Saturday: Yoga 
Sunday: Nothing
Monday: 40 minute incline walk, squats, lunges, push ups, crunches
Tuesday: Sick day, nothing
Wednesday: Yoga
Thursday: 50 minute run/walk, squats, lunges, push ups, crunchs, bicep curls, lateral raises
Friday: 30 minute incline walk, crunches

Friday, January 13, 2012

Fitness Friday

Oh, hi! Yep, it's me. You know, the girl who hasn't blogged in a week. Life got the best of me. You know how it goes. But I'm looking forward to a productive weekend and perhaps some of that organizing I was talking about. I'd really like to take a big trip to Ikea...I just have to convince hubs to come with me. 


This week's fitness regimen has been cardio-filled. I really wanted to get back on board with some strength training and I didn't end up doing that a whole lot. And as for hot yoga? We had to cancel. Julie's grandmother passed away suddenly :( And I wasn't going for the first time by myself. Weiny, much? Yep. We are signed up for regular yoga this week though. 


Sunday: Nothing
Monday: 30 minute incline brisk walk
Tuesday: 60 minute run/walk (14 minutes running...working on building to 30)
Wednesday: 30 minutes incline brisk walk
Thursday: 30 minutes run/walk
Friday: 30 minutes incline brisk walk; 100 workout


Goal for next week? Incorporate the 100 workout at least 3 times and add a treadmill interval workout. My 30 minutes aren't going to cut it. I need to up the time too.


I'm also still using the Lose It app! I've made some adjustments. I was recording my exercise, but now I'm not. Because I was eating those extra calories that it gave me. I'd like to stay away from using them if possible so that I net 1250 calories a day (I'm on the 1427 per day plan, to lost 1.5 pounds a week....even though I haven't seen the scale budge much.) Plus, I found this photo on Pinterest the other day and I think it speaks volumes about weight vs. muscle.




Happy Friday!

Friday, January 6, 2012

Fitness Friday

It's finally Friday again. And though it's been a short week, it's sure felt like a long one!


You might have noticed that I missed a Fitness Friday post last week. That's because I was doing way more important things like napping, catching up on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hill and reading The Hunger Games on my new Kindle. I did manage to get in two workouts, but for the most part, I was useless. 


But with the Monday being a new year and a new week, it was time to get back on track. My two-a-day workouts suffered a little bit this week, but I'm hoping to get back to my normal routine next week. 


Also, this Sunday I'll be trying Hot Yoga for the first time. Which should be interesting considering how I don't like to be hot. But my friend Jenny swears that it's awesome, so Julie and I signed ourselves up. We'll see how it goes.


I also started in with the 100 Workout that many of you have probably seen floating around Pinterest. My friend Jen suggested that I start doing that as well, and sub the leg lifts for push ups. And let me tell you, walking was a challenge after this baby. Here's what it looks like:
100 Workout

100 Jumping Jacks
90 Crunches
80 Squats
70 Push Ups
60 Jumping Jacks
50 Crunches
40 Squats
30 Push Ups
20 Jumping Jacks
10 Minute Run (which I usually do in the morning)

Looks innocent enough, right? Ha!


Sunday: Nothing
Monday: 40 minute run/walk
Tuesday: 30 minute run/walk, 100 workout
Wednesday: 40 minute run/walk
Thursday: 30 minute run/walk, 100 workout
Friday: 30 minute run/walk
Saturday: Nothing


Happy Weekend!

Friday, December 23, 2011

Fitness Friday

Merry Almost Christmas! I can't believe Christmas is here...it really snuck up on me this year. 


We're gearing up to go to my parent's house for the weekend. And there's going to be plenty of food to be had. I've been trying hard to keep myself in check this season, and so far, I've done pretty well. I haven't completely denied myself holiday treats, but I've certainly limited them. If I had eaten all the cake, cookies and treats in my office right now, I'd weigh at least 50 pounds more. 


Plus, I've been keeping up with my work outs. The treadmill has been awesome. I'm so glad we decided to get one. Except we're going to have to get some kind of heavy duty air freshener because our basement smells like a dirty sweat sock after hubs or I are done. 


I've been trying to increase my running bit by bit. Hubs challenged me to start with 10 minutes straight running, then increase a minute every other run. Today, I'm up to 12 minutes. I'm working towards 30. 


I also got some great workouts from my friend Jen who used to be a personal trainer. They look intimidating, to say the least, but she says they'll torch calories. So I plan to add those into the mix starting in January.


I haven't done too well getting up in the morning this week. Sleep seems to win out. But I did manage a few days. It makes it easier to get 60 minutes in when I can split it into 2, 30 minute sessions. 


This week:


Sunday: Nothing
Monday: 60 minute run/walk
Tuesday: 60 minute run/walk
Wednesday: 45 minute run/walk
Thursday: 45 minute run/walk
Friday: Nothing
Saturday: I might get up and use my parent's elliptical. It's all up in the air. 


Have a very, very Merry Christmas! 

Friday, December 16, 2011

Fitness Friday

Phew! Here we are. Friday again. My favorite day of the week!


You all know that I've been a tad down on myself this week. Hence the sad face posts. However, once again, my incredible family and friends have come to my rescue to help me get my shit into perspective. A very special thank you to my dear friend Katie, who not only showed me immense support, but also brought just the right amount of sarcasm. She never disappoints. And to my momma and sister? You're amazing. I love you both. Thanks for keeping me sane.


This week's fitness has, once again, focused mostly on cardio. The treadmill and are have become real good friends. I've decided, after much deliberation, that I'll be focusing mainly on cardio from now on. My goal is to shed fat, not gain immense amounts of muscle. Which is exactly what I've been doing. And that's great, and eventually that's what I'll want, but first I need to get rid of the flubber. 


Also, although I've not lost weight persay, I've lost some inches. Which is fabulous. Some on my thighs and about 3/4 inch on my waist (which is what I really need to lose!) So that's good motivation.


Here's my week:


Sunday: Nada. Recovering from the party.
Monday: Treadmill - 40 minutes run/walk
Tuesday: Kickboxing and Treadmill 30 minutes run/walk
Wednesday: Treadmill - 40 minute run/walk (13 minutes straight run)
Thursday: Nothing.
Friday: AM Treadmill - 20 minutes run/walk (10 minutes straight run), PM Treadmill planned -  30 minutes incline walk
Saturday: Treadmill - 40 minute run/walk




Now? I'm going to enjoy my weekend before the holidays. Perhaps go to a comedy club with hubs and friends and have a good belly laugh. Happy weekend to you all!

Friday, December 9, 2011

Fitness Friday

Happy Friday!


This week has been different for me, fitness wise. I decided to focus mainly on the treadmill, getting my cardio in and concentrating on running. Because, guess what? I still have barely lost any weight. After being on the Lose It app tracking my calories for a few weeks, I've only lost 3 pounds. And that goes back and forth. 


Let's take yesterday for instance. I stepped on the scale in the morning, right after my workout. I lost 3 pounds since the last time I stepped on...about a week and a half ago. 


But then, today, I decided I wanted to see that number again, so I stepped back on. Guess what? It says I gained 2.5 pounds since yesterday. Which simply cannot be the case, because not only did I work out for over an hour yesterday, I stayed below my calorie count. And I refused birthday cake...AGAIN...for the second time this week! 


So, if I gain weight refusing the birthday cake, can I lose weight eating the birthday cake? That is, indeed, the question. Because we have birthday cake at the office AGAIN today. For the third time this week. 


Anyway, my week panned out like this:


Sunday: Nothing
Monday: 40 minute run/walk
Tuesday: 45 minute run/walk
Wednesday: Nothing (it was a bad, bad day)
Thursday: Shred Level 2, 45 minute run/walk, and some serious furniture lifting/moving
Friday: 40 minute run/walk
Saturday: This is going to be up in the air. I have a party to get ready for at our house, so I'll either have time to get a run in or be running around like a chicken with my head cut off.


Any advice? I swear, some days I feel like a skinny chick walking around in a chubby chick's body. People would never look at me and think I exercise OR watch what I eat. Le sigh.



Friday, December 2, 2011

Fitness Friday

Wow, I've been a bad blogger. Not only did I miss Fitness Friday last week, I just haven't been around much. I guess that's what happens when life gets in the way. I've been busy decorating for Christmas, visiting friends, working, trying to keep my house in some semblance of order.


Anyway, I'm loving the fact that we have the treadmill in the house. It certainly beats going to the gym. I'm still getting used to trying to run on it. It's much different being forced to go at one speed the whole time. 


Hubs gave me another pep talk last night about running. I still hate it. I still suck at it. Even though I want to like it and be good at it, it hurts! My legs are screaming when I'm running and I feel like that will never go away. I guess I can only work harder, right?


Anyway, let's recap this week:


Sunday: Nothing
Monday: Cardio intervals, 30 min run/walk
Tuesday: Shred, 30 min run/walk
Wednesday: Kickboxing
Thursday: Cardio intervals
Friday: 30 minute run/walk
Saturday: My momma and sister are coming for Christmas shopping extravaganza, so I doubt working out will make it into my schedule.


Have a great weekend everyone!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Fitness Friday

Happy Friday, friends! It's the weekend before Thanksgiving, which means next week only consists of three glorious days at the office. Hells to the yes!


This week has been pretty mundane as far as fitness is concerned. Pretty standard, except there was no running. Daylight savings, rain and a busy schedule has made it hard to get outside. This is also week two of using Lose It. I haven't weighed myself, because I've decided to shun the scale for a few weeks. It tends to frustrate me and makes me want to quit, so I'll weigh in in a few weeks.


However, in exciting fitness news, we bought a treadmill! So, that means, running three times a week is back on. And guess who's going to set up her DVR for even more trashy reality TV to watch to pass the time? This chick. Nothing motivates me more than watching the anorexic-looking Real Housewives of *insert your city*. 


The treadmill we got is pretty nice. Nothing too crazy, but we walked out of Sears about $700 poorer. It's a Nordic Track that has all the fun features like iFit, which allows you to train with my fave celebrity trainer, Jillian Michaels. Plus, you can use Google maps, to load an actual route onto the computer in the treadmill and it will adjust the elevation while you run so that it's just like you're running outside. Pretty cool feature. Especially for hubs who is training for another race in the Spring. 


Delivery is set for Wednesday. Hubs has the day off, thank goodness. Although, with my recent experiences with Sears, I'm not exactly holding my breath for an on-time delivery.


How is this week shaping up for me? Let's have a look.


Sunday: Nothing. I got back from a weekend in Philly and had to clean. No time for workouts.
Monday: Kickboxing
Tuesday: Cardio circuit
Wednesday: Shred Level 2
Thursday: Nothing
Friday: Kickboxing
Saturday: Run/walk and core work


Have a great weekend!



Friday, November 11, 2011

Fitness Friday

It'ssss Friday! *Insert happy dance*


This time change is really bumming me out. And it's definitely affecting my running at the end of the work day 3 times a week. By the time I get home, get ready and head out the door, it's well on the way to being pitch black. And, unlike my husband, I don't enjoy running in the dark. 1. I don't want to trip on myself. 2. I don't want to be attacked by zombies. 3. I don't want to be attacked period. Not that we live in a crazy neighborhood, but you never know who's lurking in the dark.


Hubs and I are going to be heading treadmill shopping pretty soon. The one we had from my parents has given out. The belt is busted and the motor doesn't sound pretty either. So it's time for a new one. And, damn, those things aren't cheap! 


This is my first full week of using the Lose It app for my iPhone, and wouldn't you know it, I lost a pound! About damn time. Clearly, I was taking in more calories than I thought. Who knew? But I do have to say, I've been starvin' all week long. Guess my body has to adjust.


Here's my week breakdown:


Sunday: 30 min run/walk
Monday: Kickboxing
Tuesday: Cardio intervals
Wednesday: Shred Level 2
Thursday: Kickboxing
Friday: Cardio intervals, 30 min run/walk
Saturday: In Philly visiting Katie! No workouts. Just wine and sushi :)


Have a fabulous weekend!!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Fitness Friday

Happy Friday!


It's finally the weekend again. And thank goodness for that. We're finally have a streak of decent weather here in Maryland, so it's feeling like Fall.


Once again, a week has passed and I still haven't lost any weight. I've decided I need to start tracking calories more...as much of a pain in the ass as it is. I think maybe I'm taking in more calories than I think I am. 


Lucky for me, now that I have the iPhone4S, there are a crapton of apps out there that help you track your calories and exercise. I've decided to use Lose It! because 1. It's free and 2. I've heard good things. But I'm open to other suggestions!


On to the the fitness. This week:


Sunday: 30 minute run/walk
Monday: Core workout
Tuesday: Kickboxing
Wednesday: Cardio video and 30 minute run/walk
Thursday: Shred Level 2
Friday: Cardio Intervals and 30 minute run/walk
Saturday: Parents are coming for a visit, so it's a rest day!


Have a great weekend!



Friday, October 28, 2011

Fitness Friday

It's Friday and guess who's not at work? This chick. Hubs has every other Friday off, we have a gajillion things to get done, so I figured it was a good day to take a day off. Random three day weekend. Love it. 

This is week 3 of my amped up fitness routine. This week was pretty hard. Tuesday I woke up and was so sore, that I skipped the normal kickboxing routine and opted for yoga. I needed some stretching. And today? I overslept big time. Which means my workout had to wait until after work. 

I've realized after these three weeks like I actually like working out in the morning. Do I like getting up at an ungodly hour while it's still dark? Nope. But I do like getting it out of the way in the morning. Plus, it allows me to work on my running three days a week after work. AND hubs cooks twice a week. Really, I think that's my motivating factor. 

Here's my recap this week:

Sunday: Nothing
Monday: Core training, 25 minute run/walk
Tuesday: Yoga, 25 minute run/walk
Wednesday: Cardio training
Thursday: Interval training
Friday: Kickboxing
Saturday: Nothing

And it looks like my running outside days are numbered for this season. They're calling for snow on Saturday. Boo. I'm certainly not ready for that. 


Friday, October 21, 2011

Fitness Friday: Frustrated Edition

Welcome to the Fitness Friday Frustrated Edition. 


I'm on week 2 of my more intense workouts. And guess what? I haven't lost a pound. Not a single one. And it's really making me frustrated. 


Let's review this week:


Sunday: Nothing
Monday: Core training, 30 minute run/walk

Tuesday: Cardio circuits
Wednesday: Kickboxing
Thursday: Interval training
Friday: Kickboxing (I'll be running tonight)
Saturday: 30 minute run/walk


My diet? I think it's just fine. I was only bad once this week when we went to a luncheon for work. I had a turkey melt with sweet potato fries. 


Maybe I'm building muscle? I don't know. Le sigh. Or maybe I'm destined for weight loss failure. 

Friday, October 14, 2011

Fitness Friday

Happy freaking Friday! Is it sad when I look forward to Friday beginning at 7:30 on Monday morning?


This week has been a good one. I started my morning workout routine, along with running in the evening. The running this week has been scarce, however, since the weather has been rainy. SHOCK...It's RAINING in the Mid-Atlantic! 


My alarm goes off at 4:45 AM. I snooze until approximately 5:10-20. Get up, clumsily find my way around the bedroom in the dark, and somehow get on my workout gear. Go downstairs, take the pups out and then get to it. 


My morning workouts have been lasting from 40-60 minutes. All done in the comfort of my living room. The videos are cardio and strength training with some flexibility stuff like yoga.


Sunday: Nothing
Monday: Core work 
Tuesday: Cardio
Wednesday: Cardio intervals
Thursday: AM - Yoga, PM - 30 minute run/walk
Friday: AM - Kickboxing, PM - 30 minute run/walk
Saturday: If I'm feeling good, I might head out for a run. However, we're up bright and early to watch my friend Chris run in marathon in Bmore. So naps might win out in the afternoon. 

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

A Cooking Husband, You Say?

I've decided to it's time to amp up my workout routine. I'm not abandoning running, since I'm determined to get better at it, but I'm starting to work out twice a day, a few days a week. 


And let me tell you, when my alarm goes off at 4:45 AM (that's, of course, with a half hour of built-in snooze time), I am NOT ready to get out of bed. BUT, so far, I'm on day 3 of this little routine and it's working out just fine. 


I'm doing an hour long workout in the morning (a video, kind of like Jillian Michaels but more intense) five days a week and running 3 days a week. 


Since this is a lot of work, and I do it in addition to all of my other daily tasks (you know like, working full time, cooking dinner, cleaning, doing laundry), hubs and I came to an agreement. He will be cooking dinner for us twice a week. Which is HUGE. 


He's not really a cook. Not because he can't do it, but because he chooses not to. But now, I'm getting to see the his true blue culinary skills. Last night was his first meal shift for the week. Our dinner? Buffalo Chicken Wraps. They were delish. And were prepared with minimal questions (i.e, where's this, where's that, where's everything.) 


I cannot tell you how blissful it was to sit down and relax (watch DVRed reality TV) while my dinner was being made for me. AND he even cleaned up. I could get used to this. 

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Fitness Friday: Are You Giving 100%?

Holy crap, has it really been a week since I've blogged? That's not cool. I guess life has got itself in the way. It's been a busy week, full of stuff for work and working on the house. Hubs and I have taken on the tedious job of cleaning and sealing the deck. You need a full week of dry weather and sunshine to be successful, and that's only something we've recently had around these parts.


But let's talk about fitness for a minute, afterall it is Fitness Friday. 


Question: When you work out, do you give it all you have 100 percent of the time? That's a good question to ponder. 


My answer to that, sadly, is no. Why? I'm not sure, but I'll tell you how I figured out. It started with a convo with hubs about how my running was going. I told him fine, some days better than others. Then he asked if I could consistently run a mile without stopping. The answer to that, I'm ashamed to say, was no. And he asked why...why after months of trying to become a runner can I not run a measly mile? 


So, this afternoon, fired up with anger from hubs questioning my dedication, I set out for my run. And I said to myself, "Self, you will run this damn mile and give it all you got, even if you drop over in the middle of the street." 


So I did. I ran that mile. Even when I wanted to stop. And at the point I would normally stop and walk, I talked myself out of it and kept going. And I kept going and going. This begs the question, why haven't I done this all along? And the answer?


I have no idea. I don't know why I sell myself short, convinced it's too much. Maybe some days it is? But how will I ever get better if I don't challenge myself? And how do I find the motivation inside myself to dig deeper? 


Not sure. But I guess I need to figure out how. Any ideas?

Friday, September 30, 2011

Fitness Friday

Happy Friday! It has, thankfully, been a quick week!


This week, I definitely didn't do all that well with fitness. Painting/traffic/rain all seemed to get in the way. But I did fit some in!


Sunday: 2 mile walk with my sister!
Monday: 30 Day Shred
Tuesday: Nothing (Out with friends)
Wednesday: 2 mile run/walk
Thursday: Nothing (picked up my Craigslist purchase!)
Friday: Today, I'm headed to Pittsburgh, so I'll be driving rather than working out
Saturday: Tomorrow, I'd like to get up and do some running. We'll see if I actually follow through with this :) There's much wine drinking and girl talk to be had.


Not one of my finest weeks, that's for sure. And I'm definitely feeling it. Not working out for a few days makes me feel like a fat slob. Speaking of fat, I haven't lost any. You'd think my working out and eating well would result in weight loss. No. It hasn't. Not these last two weeks anyway. Le sigh. 


Have a fabulous weekend!

Friday, September 23, 2011

Fitness Friday

I don't know about you, but all this rain is really cramping my style! Since one of my pet peeves is being caught in the rain (I do, however, like pina coladas because I know you all just started singing), I certainly can't bring myself to run in it. And since it's rained for a good portion of this week and will continue ALL weekend, my workouts aren't going to be very run-filled. Plus, I'm headed to my parent's place for the weekend. A new video game came out this week, and hubs is obsessed. So I'm going away so he can play 24 hours a day without me bitching in his ear. 


Let's review this week:


Sunday: 3 mile run/walk (I felt good this day and ran a good portion.)
Monday: Nothing
Tuesday: 2 mile run/walk (I felt like a pile of dog crap this day and walked most of it.)
Wednesday: Nothing
Thursday: 30 Day Shred/6 Week 6 Pack
Friday: Today I plan to either do a run or 30 Day Shred - weather pending
Saturday: Same as Friday


Now, I'm off to cow country USA, aka my hometown, for a weekend with the fam and some much-needed quality time with my sister <3 


How'd you do this week?

Friday, September 16, 2011

Fitness Friday

TGIF, am I right? Except I have to work an event tomorrow, so my week isn't technically over. Oh well, at least we're supposed to have some beautiful weather here in Maryland this weekend. Bring on Fall, that's what I say! 


I also realized that I never did Fitness Friday last week, because I'm a slacker and totally forgot. Whoopsies! This week has been a good one for fitness for me. Not only did I lose 3 pounds (say whattt??), but I've been hitting the running/walking hard. And I'm not nearly as miserable. Why? Because the good folks at Charm City Run recommended new shoes for me. And $130 later, my shin splints are finally starting to die down. Totally worth the money.


So, what did I do this week? 


Saturday: 5K run/walk around the neighborhood
Sunday: Nothing
Monday: 5K run/walk
Tuesday: 5K run/walk
Wednesday: 30 minutes of yoga/pilates
Thursday: Nothing
Friday: Today I plan to either do some 30 Day Shred or the 5K run/walk. It all depends on timing.


As you can see, I've doubled my usual mileage to a 5K. Why? Well, because it's more cardio for me, and also because hubs and I are planning to sign up for another race. And this time, I'd like to be able to run longer and finish faster. 




How did you do with your fitness this week? 

Friday, September 2, 2011

Fitness Friday

Happy Friday! I hope you'll agree that this has been a L-O-N-G week. This time last week? We were hunkering down to deal with that beyotch, Irene. Thank goodness for this long, Labor Day weekend. I've desperately got to restore order to my life. 


Let's talk fitness. This week got a little hairy without the power...mostly because of the lack of hot showers around these parts. And the fact that my shins felt like they were on fire.


Sunday: I was called into work to deal with hurricane crises, so no workout. But this was a rest day from the 5K I did the day before.


Monday: No formal "workout." Instead? We sawed giant limbs off our downed trees. And I found out that hand-sawing gets your body sweating and your heart pumping.


Tuesday: I hit the trail near work for a 2 mile run/walk.


Wednesday: My shins felt terrible, so I headed home. Then, when the power came back, I went on a crazy cleaning spree.


Thursday: 30 Day Shred and 6 week 6 Pack


Friday: Today, I'm headed for some new running shoes, so I can save my shins.


And tomorrow? I'm planning a morning 5K for myself. The weather has finally turned lovely, and the scorching heat and humidity seem to have hit the road for a while. So I'm taking advantage of it.


How did YOU do with fitness this week?


PS - If anyone has any tips on shin splints, help a sister out, puhlease!?