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8 stages of marathon running… Just in Time for the NYC Marathon

Good Morning Luv-lies,

Well, today is the day that thousands – according to the talk in the running community- 47,000 runners have been eagerly awaiting….. The New York City Marathon!!! 

Cancelled last year due to , what is now referred to as ‘Super Storm Sandy, I’m sure that that the energy among the runners there is palpable!  

I’ll be watching the race along with all of you. 

As a show of support, I’ve found this light-hearted video, as a tribute to these everyday Heroes 

 

I hope that you’ve enjoyed this fun-filled look of what it must be like – at least for some – in the pursuit of this much applauded 26.1 miles of victory 🙂

 

So Luv-lies,

What will you be doing on this NYC Marathon Sunday?

Do Tell……

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Fitness, Infographic

{Reblog} :: Treadmill interval workout

Hey Luv-lies,

The weather is slowly drawing to a nice soothing warmth during the day. And a friendly coolness at night.
When the sun no longer lingers in the sky, I happily turn off the air conditioner and patiently await
the night breeze that is familiarly characteristic of the waning of Summer and the dawning of Fall.
So,
with the new weather pattern, comes a re-newed way of thinking about my, now, outdoor workouts. I am reblogging this infographic (I kinda like the way that infographics sum things up… and so pretty too) that I’m going to give it a whirl (once I absolutely, positively have to bring my running inside).

What do you think?
Do Tell….
Thanx

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#AsphaltLuv, C25K Workout, Inspiration

This is Starting to Feel like My #1

Good early Morning, Luv-lies

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Looking forward to my Thursday run … I’ve finally settled into what I call  ‘The Run’

For me, ‘The Run’ is that place in my head where I am relaxed in my run.

A place where I focus on how my

body ‘feels’ during the run.

Usually  during my run, my focus has been on finishing the run.

My thoughts often were, “when is this going to be over?”, “one more mile…. just one more mile…”

Now,

I’ve settled into the music that I use to inspire my run.

I smile with every step that pounds the pavement.

I feel the strength developing in my whole body but particularly in my legs

I’m finally embracing this whole running thing and settling in to mindfulness about it….

it’s fast becoming one of my ‘LUV IT’ workouts!!!

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Luv-lies, How are your workouts coming along?

Do Tell…..

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C25K Workout

One Mile Timed Trial…. {a.k.a.} ‘Just hobble me now!’

one mile timed run

Good Morning Luv-lies,

I wanted to share this with you guys on last Saturday

but

simply forgot….

Very early Saturday morning, (did I say very early?),  I started my first practice module for  my second C25K.    I ran my first 5k about six years ago on a whim.  I knew then, like I know now, that shear ignorance and adrenaline contributed to a successful finish (under 30 minutes).  I ‘practiced’ for this run for all of a week *goofy face*

This time, I’ve chosen to be smarter….

So, after one hour of a combination of nonstop warm up, strength exercises and sprints, the group (I think that I’ve mentioned ‘The Sisters’ before),  we gals were charged with

one last task…

the one timed trial….

This is what I Tweeted and Facebooked {is there such a verb} after all of the torture!

 

What do you think?

Do Tell….

 

 

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C25K Workout, Fitness, Goals

I’m Gearing up for a Labor Day Race!….But I’m Not a Runner…

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Good Morning Luv-lies,

Hope that your past week has been successful.

Here’s what I’ve missed sharing with you….

*** My weigh-in numbers have finally started moving, again in a downward direction, (this is good  ) after four months of hovering…. Yey!!!

*** I’ve completed my 12 Week ActiveLink Challenge! During the Challenge, I earned 682 PPV & 81% average per Day!…..Yey Me!!!! –

*** I’ve started another 12 Week ActivLink Challenge –

*** I’ve registered for my first official 5K Race… to take place in September!!

*** I’ve started conditioning for the 5K Race this past Saturday. So this is officially my 1st Week of C5K ( Couch to 5K Race)…many posts to come about that…

So, Luv-lies… that’s been what’s happening in my neck of the blogosphere

What’s been going on with you?
Do tell……

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