Races

Meet My New Running BFF!

by Nicci on 04/27/2011

Yes, it finally happened…and super fast!

Tuesday,  I tweeted about needing a new/used HRM.  Minutes later sweet Lauren, a  twitter/blogger friend, came to the rescue!

Lauren’s bf had a Garmin for sale and it was in great shape…barely used.

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I’m so excited to get back into running and participate in races. I have my first group run this Saturday with BGR! Dallas and two 5ks in May.

This Garmin is my new BFF!

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Wish me Luck, I now need to sit down and figure out my new gadget.

Are you new to running or getting back into it?  Do you have a new gadget that you love?

 

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Veteran’s Day Run

by Nicci on 11/11/2009

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Let’s take a moment to remember all the Men/Women who fought for our freedom and still pray for all the people at Ft. Hood, here in Texas. I was happy last week to learn my friend did not have training down at Ft. hood; his training was local and I was thankful for his safety.

It feels so weird to have a day off during the middle of the week, but I was happy to sleep. Also to go for run that wasn’t before 6am and have Chris join me.

Pre-Run Fuel: toasted bun with PB and Strawberry cream cheese… don’t judge. I don’t like anything on my stomach in the morning but since I slept in I was hungry. I made myself eat this and drank a tall glass of water, then headed out the door.

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Exercise: I’m very proud of my 32 minute 3 mile run/walk.

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I was so happy that I pushed myself and kept going plus encouraging words from Chris as we ran.  I hate his long legs and how is always ahead of me j/k.  I think 32 minutes is pretty good considering this ex-sprinter from high school is attempting to become a long distance girl. I had decided to not run the Turkey Trot later this month and run a different 5k in early December; after today I’m may do both races.  Am I crazy? I think so because that is two  5k’s in less than 2 weeks! Today’s run took me back to high school and early college days, when I loved to compete and run for fun….I miss those days.  I’m setting goals for myself and sticking with them, which I’m proud to say is going well.

Future Goals:

  1. 5k coming up shortly
  2. 10k by Summer 2010
  3. Half by Fall 2010

Wish me Luck!

I was extremely tired when I got back to the apartment! I started to make a Amazing Grass Smoothie and decided to drink it tomorrow morning instead.  I ran out of bananas and was too scared to try it without them, the smell turned me away :)

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I’ll try this Amazing Grass shake tomorrow morning after my workout.

Late Lunch: Chris and I ate at Mr. Chopsticks and I was starving, so I did not take any pics of my yummy Basil chicken w/ brown rice.

I always leave that restaurant with leftovers, portions are big but extra delicious.

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Pictures on the way home…

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I think a new GLEE comes on tonight plus Modern Family and Cougar Town….Happy Girl over here!


How many of you are runners? What races and goals do you have set for yourself?


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