Tag: running

Farming Fridays and randomness

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Happy Friday!!!!!

The sun is actually out here today in the Pacific Northwest so i just went for a little walk on my lunch and soaked up a little natural vitamin D.

I just ordered this:

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So i can get my tomatoes and peppers started inside in the next few weeks.

I also set up my farming fridays wishlist on amazon:

http://smile.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2EM98XUT37Q5W/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_ws_oeQOwb0TAN3SY

I like wish lists on amazon because they dont clutter up my cart and whenever i have a little extra income……hahahaha like that actually happens, i know where to go to grab 1-2 things.

While i was at it i made one for working out stuff too

http://smile.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/275L7TNBZGUKM/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_ws_kgQOwb1GHQSMK

I just bought new running shoes off amazon!

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Thankfully it is a brand i already use so i know my size and all that…….$31 on amazon!! How awesome is that!!!! In about a 5-6 weeks i’ll pop into the REI near me and see if they have any running shoes on clearance so i can have 2 pairs to switch back and forth with.

So as i said i have a 5k run tomorrow, yay! My goal is to be 1 minute (or more) faster than my time from December, Sunday will be yoga. Those are the only set in stone plans i have, some reading would be good.

What are your weekend plans?

Any Races? Workouts?

How often do you buy new workout shoes?

 

Tough Tuesday

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Howdy!

Yesterday was back to work after the weekend.

I’m having a hard time right now. I’ve been very up and down lately with my mood. I feel like i am constantly fighting off depression, thank goodness for working out.

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Today’s running quote.

 

I made coffee today! Yay me. Gotta cut costs when i can.

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Snacks!!!

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Today’s workout

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Not bad for my first ‘run’. I think I’m going to like the  couch to half marathon training plan.

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I got post run kisses :mrgreen:

I hate being depressed and i am trying to figure out what is causing it so i can fix it.  I’ll keep you posted.

How was your Monday?

Have you workout yet this week?

TGIF/Farming Fridays

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Happy Friday!!!!!!

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Todays running tip. This is actually a good idea the way they do this, especially since i dont have any ice packs.

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Found this on pintrest and i’m pretty stoked with how it turned out.

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I got compliments on my hair today.

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She will chew anything.

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Half marathon training starts in earnest next week!

I ordered some seeds!!

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Next month i will start the indoor sow.
Here are the seeds I’ve boughten so far

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I can’t wait to see if this corn turns out!!!

Monday Motivation**January 11, 2016

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

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Monday- run 3 miles

Now Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday aren’t locked into a plan yet. I do know 1 day i will have a strength training session, 1 day i will have a training session in the pool and if my trainer and i can work i schedule out i will hopefully have either Tuesday or Thursday morning free so i can go to a spin class before work.

I need to make up for the lack of weekend workouts.

Friday- OFF

Saturday- spin class amd run around the dog park with Artemis.

Sunday-Yoga and run 3 miles.

How about you????

Tuesday tangents

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Hi!!!

Well yesterday was the first day back after the holidays and first work day of the new year. After that snow ‘storm’ aka dusting everything got icy and froze.

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I had to slowly roll each window down and break the ice layer.

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The parking lot at work was pretty much empty lol.

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But as it defrosted my view was beautiful!!

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Today’s running tip.

About 2 years ago i subrscribed to one of those monthly delivery boxes like bark box but full of girly products that were also eco friendly. It was $15/month called eco emi. I am still working my way through stuff lol. I am almost out of face wash and I keep forgetting to pick some up…thank goodness for these little extras

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  On the dating front I have started and stopped talking to 2 guys so far. I think we stopped talking because i have tattoos and want more………one for sure we stopped talking because i want sleeves one day and i think the  other one pretty much for the same reason because all of a sudden he said he had a change of heart and was conservative……and no mom, we weren’t talking dirty or anything!!!!!!
The single photo i had sent was of the vine tattoo on my foot, nothing kinky about that.  Apperently it’s gonna be reaaaaaal fun this time around.

How was your first day back to work?

Monday Motivation**January 4, 2016

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Holy crap it’s 2016!!!

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Monday-20 minute morning yoga video. Its like a wake up routine focusing on different areas each day. 45min bike ride, medium effort. Walk 5 min, run 2 minutes x 6.

Tuesday-20 minute yoga video. Weights with trainer, run 1 mile on the treadmill at 15min pace

Wednesday- morning yoga video

Thursday-am pool session with trainer

Friday- morning yoga video

Saturday- am spin class, run 1 mile on the treadmill at a 15 min pace

Sunday-am yoga class at gym, walk 5 min run 2 min x 6.

Monday Motivation**December 28, 2015

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Better late than never right? Hahaha

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Monday- i happily took today off and had some roommate bonding time.

Tuesday-bike and walk/run

Wednesday-swim in the am and bike & walk in the pm

Thursday- dance my butt off!!!

Friday- bike and walk/run

Saturday-spinning class and swim ( if spin class isn’t cancelled) if it is then bike and walk/run

Sunday- yoga and swimming in the am and bike & walk/run in the pm.

This isy last week to lose the last pound or two to make my 5lbs weight loss goal for this month.

What are your workout plans?

Race review**5k winter series December race

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

So the 5k race series i signed up for had the first race this past Saturday.

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Here is the link.

It was a pretty small race which was really nice. Pretty good swag for a 5k. A long sleeve t-shirt, they put a December patch on it and will add a January and February patches and those races.

They actually had a good amount of food for a 5k as well; bagels, oranges, dave’s killer bread with butter, and some kind of pastry as well as coffee.

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Thankfully my new long workout pants had just arrived from fabletics on Friday so i got to stay pretty warm in freezing cold weather.

It was an out and back course with about half of it in a park which was nice. There was one aid station on the course but because it was out and back you got to pass ot twice which was really nice. At the finish line they had gluckos water (or however that energy stuff is spelled).

Post race they had Einstein bagel egg, cheese and bacon, sausage or spinach sandwiches that were awesome!!! It was perfect for post race food!

Overall i was very impressed for a 5k and am really looking forward to the next two races.

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Monday Motivation**December 21, 2015

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

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Happy Monday!!!

I am so happy that it is a 4 day work week for me!!! I hope you have a short work week as well!

Monday- training apointment at the gym

Tuesday- run and bike at home

Wednesday-OFF

Thursday- walk and bike at home

Friday- Christmas!!! 2 mile run

Saturday- spinning class and maybe a swim after

Sunday-  yoga and maybe zumba or a swim after

What are your workout plans for his holiday week?

A Mostly Satisfying Saturday

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Well Saturday has come to an end, at least for me, there is still about 2 hours left for the rest of the pacific standard time zone.

I ran my 5k this morning

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I bested my August 5k time by about 7 minutes!!! Woot woot! New 5k PR for me!

Then i was surfing the internet and found these cute medal/bib displays that i like and  I’m going to (at some point in the next few months) try and piece together my favorite parts into me own creation.

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Once i get it figured out and built I’ll show you.

One day i would love something like this too:

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I relaxed on the couch the rest of the day while my roommate made hudreds of cookies that i sampled and ate some cookie dough.

Then i knew it was time to workout again since i ate so much crap!

I did 20 minutes on the bike and 25 walking on the treadmill on an incline.

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Then it was dinner time!

My roommate and i have decided to go out and party New Year’s Eve and i have decided that i have earned a night of not giving a shit. In the last 6 months my mom got remarried, though I’m happy for her and only want her to be happy, it was very difficult for me, and in the last 2 months i have had surgery, been sick now 3 times, been basically dumped my my best friend of 13 years, my other great friend that i had a ‘ dinner date’ with weekly moved to Indiana and as of  Friday night am now single. I have also come to the realization that my old running partner and I’s friendship was irrevocably changed when i moved back to Nevada and i don’t believe it will ever be the same. Life has sucked recently.

And i seem to be falling back into this i dont want to let myself cry, push all my feelings down pattern which has never lead to good things. It generally leads to self-damaging actions. Thankfully i seem to be using excercise as a crutch which is good.

Whew sorry to get heavy on you!

How do you deal with the difficult things?
How was your Saturday?

FYI, it is sunday morning and i am feeling much less pity party this morning. Still sad but working on moving on.