Summer Love and Fall Training

Workouts this week have been great. Monday was Total Conditioning, Tuesday was running club and Wednesday was a rest/laundry day.....

Today I am heading out the door here in a few to get in 9 or so miles on some new trails with some friends.  Should be good. Friday I am going to either swim or bike followed by a 5k time trial this Saturday. For some reason I am not nervous yet for my 5k time trial. I am about to start training for my fall/winter marathon. (California International Marathon, Dec. 4th) So although I already have an idea of what I am shooting for (finish in 3:40 or faster....), I am wondering how ready I am to go for that goal. I am going to use this 5k as sort of an indicator on how much fitness I either gained from recovering from my last marathon or lost.....who knows. But either way, I am going to head out as scheduled on the FIRST training plan. Same as Sarah. 

But, I want to be sure I have finished up my summer with all the things summer can bring.  Who loves Smores'. ME.

I was able to get in some good summer lovin' and visits with family. Who else loves hanging out with the cutest nieces and nephews in the world? I do. I feel SO lucky to have them. 

Look at these amazing cousins. This is Samantha, Autumn and Allae and Colton. Now, check out what they can do!!! Great workout.

TOTALLY AMAZING.

Despite the fact these crazy talented kids looked totally in control. I was nervous taking the pictures.... you guys are awesome.  Maybe you can teach me sometime?

Plenty of stops at my favorite place to get Fried Shrimp. LOVE YOU GRAMPS. (one of his favorite spots.)

And lots of working out with my family. Heather is into posing a lot lately. So I do my best to look ready and rockstarish but she is obviously much better at it....

So now that summer is winding down. Whats next?  For me, the marathon and that is about it. I will continue to cross train more and run 3 days a week and hopefully get faster..

Whats next for you?

Any fall/winter races?

Anyone else running California International?

What are some of your favorite summer foods?


Have a great week all!  -Jen

Rest Day

Today I am heading back to New York.  So I am taking a rest day.  It is not always easy to take rest days especially during the week but I can tell you that your body will always thank you for them.

We had a great trip but it was an exhausting one.  Not only were we emotionally drained but physically as well.  With total body conditioning and running group I feel that my body could really use this rest day.  My arms are still sore from Monday and I'm still recovering from doing 800 repeats yesterday.  Because I live at sea level it was incredibly hard for me to get a full breath of air. 

I loved spending time with my family and catching up with everyone. It will be hard to go home. 

You might not know this about Heather but she loves to pose!  

This was at lifetime gym.

Last night we all ate California Pizza Kitchen.  It was delish!

XX
Sarah

Hug Your Loved Ones

Today we are Celebrating the Life of this amazing man.  Grandpa we love you so much and have so many great memories of you.  Thank you for being such a great example to us all and you will be missed daily...

These two lovely ladies are our grandmas.  Are they just awesome!!! 

We had dinner last night with my Grandma and Grandpa Gormley.  Jen is lucky to live close to both sets of grandparents so she sees them weekly.  But I don't get to see them that often so when I do it is a real treat.

Of course we couldn't visit Jen without getting some killer workouts in.  Yesterday we went to a class at Lifetime and I think I almost passed out twice.  Total Body Conditioning it was called and the instructor was mean... in a good way. This morning I could barley move my arms. The picture below was right after running with Jens running club this morning.  We did a speed workout.  6x800's at a 3K pace.  It was tough.

Now off to Celebrate my Grandpa.  Life goes so fast.  Today remember to give all your loved ones an extra hug and kiss and let them know how much they mean to you.  I know I will.
-Heather

Dancer vs Ballerina

Today I am headed off to Colorado to meet up with my family. While the reason brings sadness to my heart, I am over joyed to be with them for the next few days. 

So today my post will be short.....  I am heading out for my long run soon (17 miles @ 8:57) and then to the airport.

I found this video and loved it!  Which would you rather be, Dancer or Ballerina?

I am still deciding, my one regret in life was that I didn't stick with Ballet when I was like 4 years old.  I know, big decisions! :)

Have a great weekend everyone!

XX

Sarah

Wy

This week I am spending time in Wyoming with my family. It is my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary and that is a reason to all be together and party!! While I have been here we have been able to river raft, attend the Cody nightly rodeo, ride 4wheelers and explore the west. It has been so much fun. I love coming out here and always leave wishing I owned a ranch at the bottom of the Tetons. It is such pretty country out here.

The night we went to the rodeo my grandma busted out her cowboy hat for me to wear! 
I happily obliged :) Love you grandma!

I have been able to get in some running this week. Before I left Monday I rode my bike and ran 3 miles along with a strength workout. Tuesday I drove to Wyoming so no running. But Wednesday I went 6 miles and Thursday I went 9. Today I woke up early and took my dad on a run/walk for 3 miles and we had soo much fun. LOVE YOU DAD. I did a short strength session when we got back to the hotel.

So thats what's going on with me this week. I'll be back this weekend and ready to talk about my upcoming marathon training that starts in 1.5 weeks!

Happy Running -jen