Ultra Running = one long day

Scott over at Outside PR, sent this video my way...

 Watching it made me think of my brother, who wants to join the Ultra Running world, and Lesley @ Racing it Off who has recently been bit by the Ultra Running bug. 

62 miles = one long day....

Although the Men's winner finished in a little over 9 hours. Hopefully I finish my 70.3 in less than that, or else that will be a super long day too!

My kitchen is finished with my new faucet & electrical plates in place. I have been dreaming about it since moving in almost 3 years ago, so I am super excited. Now I just need to start saving more money so we can finish the basement (which will NOT be a DIY project, definitely hiring for that one).

I discovered new bruises this morning from last night's pole dancing adventure. I managed to get my butt to the gym, and pump out some awesome speedwork. Even though I've been missing a lot of runs, I feel strong, and feel myself able to push the pace. I haven't needed any "illegal" rest breaks during my speedwork. With a half marathon a week and a half a way, I'm a little worried that I haven't done a long run in a month, but I'll make the best of it & just have fun.

Most of all, I feel like I'm missing Triathlon season! Since having to skip the race April 29, due to my kinesiotaping class, I haven't found another sprint to do before my Olympic June 24 in Litchfield Hills, CT. I'm on the prowl, that I can find one before then!

Would you ever consider Ultra Running?

Have you done a half without doing long runs consistently?

Anyone want to cheer me on in Litchfield Hills?

Headlights work great in the kitchen....

I've been bad at posting!

I'm just having trouble getting everything in lately.

We had a busy weekend doing a fun project in the kitchen...

Running headbands and headlamps aren't just good for running!

After slaving away saturday morning/afternoon to get the tile down, we headed to Boston for the Sox game! This time we had tickets on the green monster, which if you don't know much about Fenway is the top of the green scoreboard area...

We entered a super private stairway and climbed a ton of stairs & there we were. The coolest view I've ever had of the ball park. We had a blast, even though we were standing, and had a few beers, made some new friends, and watched the Red Sox win!!

After sleeping waaaaayyy in Sunday morning, we finished up on the kitchen. Installing the grout before and after Mothers Day brunch at our favorite brunch location & future wedding reception site, the Delaney House.

In all the excitement, I didn't get a workout in. Oh, and I ate and drank like crap. Life happens right? Thank GOODNESS I have Monday-Wednesday off from work, and was able to recover.

I started the day off with a swim in the rain, then followed with cleaning around the house, doing laundry, and other random things. I was super excited when the mail came, because there was a surprise!

Thanks LARABAR! more to come later!!

The day gets even better, because my roommate and I headed to Hartford to Pole Control Studios for our very first pole dancing class! Literally I have wanted to learn to pole dance for years. Like 10+ years. My arms aren't this sore after most of my TRX classes! We learned a few turns and how to climb the pole. The Groupon was so worth it, and we still have 4 more classes left for our class pass. We can't wait to go back!!

Tomorrow a good workout and more housework and relaxing!

How was your weekend?

What home projects have you tackled on your own?

Recipe throwdown

Today was another win of a workout!

A killer bike-run brick. 50 min of hard biking, followed by 10 min of hard running. I went fast & felt strong. Unfortunately my eating isn't matching up, but I'm working on it.

I had a request for some recipe postings.

The Mexican Shepherd's Pie is from the Gracious pantry.

YUM!

Check out the recipe HERE

The Quinoa Cups are from Iowa Girl Eats

Source: iowagirleats.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

Check out the delicious recipe HERE

Source: illeatyou.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

Oh, and those amazing Non healthy Malibu Pina Colada Cupcakes?

They come from I'll Eat You.

Check out the recipe HERE.

I can definitely tell that my eating hasn't been as good lately, since I haven't had time to do my hypnosis on a daily basis. I really think it makes a difference, and need to get back at it. I am pleased with my past 2 days workouts though, and I'm looking forward to tomorrow's run!

Second Chances! (Winners and Tough Chik Style!)

A few housekeeping things I have been slacking on...

Despite trying to contact the winner myself, I never heard back for my Raw Threads winner. So I picked a new one....

Tweetyscute @ Lala and me

AND

After trying to the contact the winner for my Color Me Rad 5K race entry, they never surfaced...

Next up is...

My fellow Tough Chik teammate TMB @ Racing with Babes

Pretty pretty please contact me to claim your prize!

sgrigely at hotmail dot com

Another 2nd chance....

To join Team Tough Chik!

If you want to join an awesome group of Chiks...

Supportive Chiks

Badass Chiks

Running Chiks

Cycling Chiks

Triathlon Chiks

Then I suggest you head HERE fast!

If I'm halfway decent at counting, I think you only have 5 days left to join for the year.

Total was a no sugar FAIL, but a Running Win!

I ran 5 miles of awesome speedwork this morning, but the work bakesale left me craving more sweets & feeling like crud. Up in the morning for a Brick workout, and a no sugar day!

Recharged & Ready to Go!

Today, I feel recharged.

After working all week & weekend, and all last week & the kinesio course last weekend, I needed a break. Thank god, that was today.

I baked & cooked up a storm.

Dark Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookies & Malibu Pina Colada Cupcakes for the bakesale at work tomorrow. Quinoa cups for lunch & future breakfast/snack, Black Bean Quinoa & Citrus salad for work this week, and getting my Clean Eating Mexican Shepherd's Pie ready for dinner.

I ran a mile in my Vibrams, my first run ever in them!

I got a pedicure & went tanning.

I watered the newly fertilized lawn (thanks hunny!)

I caught up on blog reading & DVR shows.

Overall I had a relaxing, much needed day to catch up. The last couple weeks have been busy and stressfull. Last week was a slight challenge in my no sugar challenge, but overall it's going well. I definitely feel like clean eating/no sugar is a type of lifestyle I want to strive to maintain ~90% of the time. While my eating has been better, my workouts are lacking, which is a main reason in my lack of posting. When I don't workout, I feel like I shouldn't be posting!

Now that I feel newly re-energized, I'm ready to regain focus!

Clean Eating, No Sugar

Get workouts in, no excuses!

What helps you re-energize?

Does your job make you crazy sometimes?