Rest Dayz

Hi everyone, I'm feeling a rare mid-week post today!

Have you ever felt super run down/tired and that you just can't catch up on rest? That is me today! I feel like my body is screaming at me for a break, therefore, I am taking a few days off from running.

I think it is necessary to take those rest days. Plural: DAYS. Sometimes I feel guilty if I do not workout everyday, but I learning that rest is needed. My shins have been aching for a few weeks now and the pounding of the treadmill have not helped one bit. Just because I don't run 15 miles a week, doesn't mean that my training is lacking. I am hoping to take off today and tomorrow (working a double 830-3 and 6-close yay), and will pick back up with running on Thursday.

Not related but look at this pup! It is so cute and hangs out all day at work with us :)

I don't know why this came out so wide....

PS Finally a long run is happening on Saturday...

Have a great rest of the week everyone! 

Week 6 and my Busy Life

Hey everyone!

So I must say I am now completely NOT following that running schedule I originally posted about. I am trying to run at least 4x a week, but have been so busy lately. I am starting a new job, working 2 more weeks at market basket, and interning...so working out is going to be a bit sporadic over the next few weeks.

Anyways, Here is a recap of week 6!

Sunday: 2.37 on the treadmill +lift

Monday: 3 miles of HIIT+lift

Tuesday: 3.2 miles of HIIT+lift

Wednesday: Boston to see EnergyBits so rest day!

Thursday: Started insanity(cardio-strength and agility)+3.38 mile run/walk

Friday: Insanity Plyometrics

Saturday: Planned at least 3 miles (HIIT most likely)

Total: 14.98 (so let's say 15..)

Also everyone should try this recipe for Vegan Lasagna. It was the best thing I have every made.

Hope everyone has a great week! :)

Summer Plans and such

After 3 beautiful weeks without rain...it is looking pretty gloomy and there is a 70% chance of rain.

Notice the glare from me taking the picture 

So to keep with the theme of my running blog, here is a mid week update:
After 4 days of running in a row, my body needs some rest! My calf started hurting after a mile yesterday, so I think that it is a sign to listen to my body!

But now the focus on Summer Plans and such happenings!
So summer starts tomorrow which means no more exams, group projects, homework, etc for 4 whole months! Yay and after this semester a long break is necessary. So this summer I will be balancing working at the basket (trying to find another job, but you know how that goes) and interning with ENERGYBits! Along with this, I have Cape Cod over the 4th of July and a Cruise mid-July with my mom's side of the family. So a lot of good stuff coming up in the next few months.

Other Plans: running a lot, reading a lot, and cooking/eating a lot

Books I plan on reading: 



(all of these pictures are from amazon.com)

So...I'm basically a sucker for food related books and books written by Chelsea Handler. These ones are by her friends so I'm figuring they are just as funny. There are other books I also want to read, but can't think of them at the moment.

What are your summer plans?