Showing posts with label REI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label REI. Show all posts

7 Links Post!

Karen from Just Me & My Running Shoes picked me to create a blog post of “My 7 links”!   
THE GOAL 
To unite bloggers (from all sectors) in a joint endeavor to share lessons learned and create a bank of long but not forgotten blog posts that deserve to see the light of day again.
THE RULES 
1) Blogger is nominated to take part
2) Blogger publishes his/her 7 links on his/her blog – 1 link for each category.
3) Blogger nominates up to 5 more bloggers to take part.
4) These bloggers publish their 7 links and nominate another 5 more bloggers1
5) And so it goes on
So, here we go! P.s. this was a difficult task!


Most Beautiful Post:
The Long Run
After reading the Long Run by Matt Long, I gained more appreciation for the struggle my patient's face daily. I thought about how this applies to me and my training in Why Rehab is Worth it.

Most Popular Post:








I'm not sure how to tell what is my most popular post since my giveaways are obviously the most popular! My best guess is my Rock N Roll New Orleans Half Marathon Race Report. I had a great time in the Big Easy & got a fabulous PR too!




Most Controversial Post:







The wicked HOTT plumber. Kevin saw this post and was instantly mad and thought I was in love with him. Even after the roomie went out on a date with the plumber, Kevin still thought I had my eye on him.


Most Helpful Post:



In October, my friend A was getting ready to run the Niagra Falls Half Marathon, when she was found to have a DVT & several pulmonary embolisms 2 weeks before the race. She spent 3 days in the hospital, and was unable to run until November! I made this post in her honor to educate others on how to spot a blood clot before its too late.


Post Whose Success Surprised Me:




Turns out that everyone loves REI, much more than I thought!








Post That Didn’t Get the Attention it Deserved:

I know Tornados to some people out in the Midwest are used to Tornados, but us New Englanders do NOT expect that kind of weather. I was surprised that not too many people commented or checked this post out! The destruction from the Springfield Tornado was and still is devastating, and unbelievable that it happened.


Post You are Most Proud of:


After completing my first triathlon only 5 months after bunion surgery at Danskin in Webster. I cried crossing the finish line, and was more proud of myself that I could have imagined. A triathlon was something I always had wanted to complete, and I'm so happy that I was able to reach that goal and find a new love besides running.


Now I get to nominate my 5 bloggers! I hope I don't pick any repeats!
1. Meg @ Watch MeGo Run
2. Adam @ The Boring Runner
3. Amanda @ Run to the Finish
4.Kari @ Running Ricig
5. Tricia @ Endurance Isn't Only Physical


REI= Awesome!

Yikes, what a weekend!

Friday night we spent a very long time waiting for a table at Cheesecake Factory. Good news, I discovered an REI! What an awesome store, I had to hold back from buying more than this...


My favorite sports bra, moving comfort Fiona (was 50% off)
A Swim cap
Nuun tablets (have yet to try these)
Stinger organic honey waffles and pomegranate passion chews (I've been dying to try these for a while!)

A big MISS on any workouts this weekend and even today. Ive been a lazy bum. I attempted to make my next training schedule by googling sprint tri training programs, but I feel like I'm beyond them. I need more run miles on the weekend to keep my mileage base up for races along the way like the Cherry Blossom 10 miler in April. I decided I will just have to make my own training schedule, which makes me nervous, but it seems to be all I can do.

So far, I did my schedule for the week:
Monday: supposed to swim, but rest instead
Tuesday: Speedwork Run  & Abs
Wednesday: 20 min Swim & strength
Thursday: Bike-Run Brick 60 min & Abs
Friday: 20 min Swim & strength
Saturday: Bike Trainer 45 min
Sunday: 8 mile run

I spent a long time getting supplies tonight for our Tutu making this weekend. We missed our long run & tutu making this past weekend after a long saturday night at the Casino ($40 lost booo), and tons of rain. I am mad at myself for continuously getting off track with my food, I haven't stepped on a scale since Disney, a little nervous to. I really need to step it up. Any tips?


 
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