WeekEnd Report 10/29 and Winners!!

"Discipline is remembering what you want"
~David Campbell

This weeks workouts
Tuesday: step class (60 mins)

Total miles this week: 5.7 miles
Total POTM : 14.1 miles

Overview: That's right I have all of 1 workout for the whole week, I don't know what happened I was in a holiday week trance I came to my senses just yesterday and realized I had eaten without concern or care about the calories or my waistline. So now it is time for me to pull myself up off the couch throughout the leftover pumpkin cheesecake and workout, needless to say this week will be better than last. Can I count 8 hrs. of Black Friday shopping as a workout??

This coming week I...

..am going to pick up my jogging stroller (yay!!!)
..going to work on my goals for 2010 (This year is just flying by)



Great things going on in the blogworld

*Race Report (I love 'em how about you??) : The Inner Workings of a College Graduate, When I get a little, run run run..

* Recipes/foods I wanna try : Magic Rainbow Cookie Bars, Faux Apple Crumble

Sunday Funny

Found this one at fritzcartoons.com

So did you go shopping on Black Friday???

Other GiveAways you just might want to enter !!!!!!

Tall Mom on the Run: Bag of Thanks Giveaway 12/3

Mile Posts: Running Goodies 12/1

5 Miles 2 Empty: Asics Visor 12/6

And the Winners Are...

Brown Cow Greek Yogurt Giveaway winner is..

Julia from over at Chocolate Shoestrings


Yankz SureLace System Winner is...

Susan from over at Words

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and entered

A Quick Turkey Run report

So I ran a turkey trot race this past Saturday, I didn't bring home a turkey but it felt good to finally be able to sign up for a race again.. I find myself trying to put together next year's race schedule. Do you have your first half of the year's race schedule already put together??

I didn't take a pic of breakfast but it was the usual suspects a chocolate chip peanut odwalla bar, banana and some water to wash it down.

A wise person once said "If it's not Baroque, don't fix it!" okay so it was Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast but it still applies.

This is what the ride up looked like about an hour drive which is a normal race day drive for me

not much to look at but sunrises never fail to impress me.

My standard pre-race pic of myself don't let the sun and clear skies fool you it was cold and a little breezy out so my running sleeves came in handy.

The race was a flat run through a neighborhood near the recreation center that was holding the event. I was really hoping to run a race in under 30 mins. before the end of the year and I am still undecided if I should give it one more shot on Dec. 5 and do a local run which I think is very appropriately named the Freeze & Wheeze. Anywho back to my point i did not meet my goal I did get a new PR though I came in at 30.50 which is 2 minutes and 5 seconds faster than my previous time so hooray for small victories.

I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving and Congratulations to all those brave souls how decided to get out and run on Thanksgiving Day!!!


There is still time to stop by and enter my Yankz SureLace System Giveaway ends tonight and 11:59 (PST)

WeekEnd Report 11/23

"There is nothing in this world that you can't do when you believe in you" -India Arie

This weeks workouts
Monday: Abs, Buns, Core class (60 mins),
Tuesday: 2.5 miles
Saturday: 3.2 miles (turkey run 5k)

Total miles this week: 5.7 miles
Total POTM : 14.1 miles

This coming week I...

..plan on focusing on not stuffing myself on thanksgiving (looking for a couple healthier recipes alternatives to bring to dinner, ideas welcom??)
..going to try to get at least 2 runs and 2 aerobics classes in.


Great things going on in the blogworld

*Race Report (I love 'em how about you??) : Have Dental Floss, Will Travel, Mrs. CJ Running, N Her Shoes

* Recipes/foods I wanna try: Raw Vegan Peanut Butter Cups,

Sunday Funny
I found these images at www.googleimages.com



Food 411

Squash

Women's Health magazine December issue had an article on squash for people like me with no idea what to do with it.

Here are some of the ideas I liked the most
Acorn Squash: " Enjoy it lightly coat with squash surface with butter,sugar, sea salt, and pure maple syrup, then bake

Buttercup Squash: "Enjoy it in a blender, mix chunks of baked buttercup along with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper for a riff on traditional hummus."

Spaghetti Squash: "Scrape out the cooked strands with a fork, and coats the "noodles" with pesto

Speaking of pesto there was even a pesto recipe in the magazine that used the squash seeds wanna hear it here it go:

Winter Pesto:
2 c. fresh basil
3 cloves garlic
1/4 c. roasted squash seeds
1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
1/3c. parmesan cheese, grated

~Put basil, garlic and seed in a food processor and pulse several times.
~While the motor is running, add olive oil, cheese and salt to taste.
~Process until just smooth and combined.


Please, Please,Please stop by and check out my Brown Cow Greek Yogurt and Yankz Sure Lace GiveAways!!!

Other GiveAways you just might want to enter !!!!!!

Missy Maintains: Campbell's Soup GiveAway!! 11/23

An Apple A Day: Campbell's Soup GiveAway!! 11/28

Lucky Taste Buds: Krema Nut Butter Giveaway!!11/30

Feature Friday Yankz Review and GiveAway!!!

I know it is Saturday but I had every intention of getting this post up yesterday I was having a little trouble with my internet but everything is back up and running so without further ado..

I had the wonderful opportunity to try out some Yankz! Sure Lace System. How can you not like a product that tells you you no longer have to tie your shoes (maybe it's just me hey I have 4 kids I am getting a little older and one less tedious task is okay with me. )

Here is my shoe sporting the Yankz white reflective laces

I received a pair of the white reflective laces to try out and review, and so here are my one word thoughts; clever, comfortable, simple, quick and easy.
The extend version I would give this product two thumbs up. I had my Yankz on today for my comeback 5k and they were really comfortable I didn't even notice them (this could have been due to the fact that my hands were freezing and my legs throbbing it was so cold) but whatever the case I like being able to just slip on my shoes and I didn't have to worry about stopping mid run and having to retie my shoe. Putting the laces in was super simple and quick, it took less than 5 minutes. All in all from my usage so far I think that Yankz are a great product and hope to get some colored ones to go with my next pair of running shoes.

My only suggestion to anyone who buys a pair of Yankz would be to walk or run around in your shoes a little bit before cutting the laces to make sure they are lose/tight enough ( I had to adjust the laces a few times before they were just right.)

You can purchase Yanks! Sure Lace System (for $7.50 - $8.00) online at Yankz.com

Win It!!!

Thanks to the wonderful people over at Yankz I have a pair of white reflective laces to giveaway to one lucky reader.

Mandatory Entry: ( Must be done to be entered in contest)

~ Head over to the Yankz website and tell me which lace color is your favorite.( They have lots of choices I might have to choose my next pair of running shoes according to my favorite color laces)

Extra Entries: (Please Leave a separate comment for each)

~Become a follower of this blog, or let me know you already are
~Link back to this contest

Contest open to U.S residents only. Ends 11/27. Winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced in my Sunday Weekend Report post.

~I was provided with a pair of Yankz! Sure Lace System laces to review all opinions expressed are mine.

Don't forget to stop by and check out my Brown Cow Greek Yogurt GiveAway!!!

More GiveAways Going On!!!

Balance, Joy and Delicias: PopChips 11/22

Health, Happiness and Hope: Giving Thanks GiveAway!!! 11/27

Balance, Joy and Delicas: V8 Soups GiveAway!!! 11/26

Yesterday's Eats and a GiveAway!!!

So I was trying to get this post up last night around 9pm but I was interrupted by 2 very good looking guys and after they left I just decided to go to bed.

Say hello to my Criminal Minds cuties...

So to make up for my lack of concentration I have a giveaway!!! so make sure you don't leave before entering.

Okay so yesterday for food I decided to drink breakfast so I have some mixed frozen fruit (I love me some costco) TJ's Greek style yogurt, 1 banana and a little o.j.

blended it all up...
and had this delightful smoothie.
Lunch was a nice sandwich and chip combo: Turkey bacon, spinach, tomato and I will admit that I went a little wild and used some Havarti cheese 110 calories a slice (why does bad have to taste so darn good) and a some Stacy's garlic and herb chips (another costco find)
I had some chocolate milk with it (yes, I originally purchased these for my kids but don't judge me the stomach wants what the stomach wants)

Dinner was a pretty simple cod recipe: I took some cod, bell pepper, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes, lemon juice, and creole seasoning

put it all together in a pan came out smelling and tasting so good, really it was I thoroughly impressed myself
served it over some brown rice (it might not look that amazing but don't judge a book by it's cover)
after wards I had some more Greek style yogurt with some mandarin oranges.

So now on to what you really stuck around for the wonderful folks at Brown Cow contacted me this week to try out their All Natural Greek Yogurt and so of course I said yes, please. As soon as I get a chance to locate some I will be doing a full review but for today I bring to you your opportunity to try some Brown Cow Greek Yogurt for yourself.

Win It!!!
One lucky reader will get a chance to win some coupons ( 1 16 oz. coupon and 4 5.3 oz coupons) to try Brown Cow Greek Yogurt for themselves

Mandatory Entry: ( Must be done to be entered in contest)

~ Head over to Brown Cow's store locator and let me know and let me know the nearest store to you where you can find the Greek yogurt

Extra Entries: (Please Leave a separate comment for each)

~Become a follower of this blog, or let me know you already are
~ Sign up for the Brown Cow newsletter
~Link back to this contest

Contest open to U.S residents only. Ends 11/27. Winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced in my Sunday Weekend Report post.

Some more GiveAways you might be interested in !!!

Leslie Loves Veggies: Micheal Season's Snacks 12/1

Laurel on Health Food: Fitness Magazine Prize Pack 11/25

WeekEnd Report 10/15

This could quite possibly be the last race I run in the 18-29 age group because come Dec. 4th I will be turning.... well you get the point :(

This weeks workouts

Sunday: 3.3 miles, Ran with my daughter for World Run Day.
Monday: cardio kickboxing (60 mins),
Tues: 2.6 miles
Wednesday: step aerobics (60 mins)

Total miles this week: 5.9 miles
Total POTM : 8.4 miles

This coming week I...

...Hoping to get in at least 3 days of running.
...will be finally running another 5k (soccer season is officially over yay!!)


Great things going on in the Blogworld

*Race Report: Mrs. CJ Running and Travel, Racing with Babes,

* Recipes/foods I wanna try: Pumpkin French Toast,

Sunday Funny
I found these images at www.runtheplanet.com and cartoonstock.com

GiveAways !!!!!!

Julie GoLean: Oikos Spa Package GiveAway!!!11/18

Leslie Loves Veggies: O Yikes Accessory Case!!! 11/30

An Apple A Day: Vegan Protein 11/20

Running off at the Mouth: Runner's Cookbook 11/15

Lil Runner: Clif Quench

FF- Let's Talk Jogging Strollers

So lately I have been on a mission to acquire a jogging stroller and finally I have gotten my husband to buy into the fact that this wonderful piece of equipment is a need not just a want.

And as much as I would love to buy one of these babies (BOB Ironman jogging stroller $349.99)

Instead I am going to have to go with something more like this (InSTEP Run Around LTD 129.99) more in my price range and from what I have found has pretty good reviews. I like to think of it as a sort of "starter" jogging stroller.

So now a few questions Do you own a jogging stroller? What Kind? What kind of review would you give it? How much do you use it? Would you consider it a vital piece of running gear?

How about some Soup???

Since today was a holiday I got a late start so I decided on an early lunch at about 10:30

white bean soup, grilled tomato onion and mozzarella cheese sandwich. I also have a few dark chocolate espresso beans and chai black tea.

around 2:30 I had TJs greek style yogurt, banana,almonds and Kashi H2H

Right before step class I ate half of this odwalla bar

A couple days ago I threw together this stuff and made some chicken and udon noodle soup

so I decided to have some of it for dinner, it was really good I ended up sharing a good portion with my kids (I should have waited til they were sleep)

and while I watched the Road Rules/Real World Challenge I had some No Pudge Brownie.

so that's all folks I am off to bed...

GiveAways!!!

Danica's Daily: Chobani Greek Yogurt 11/13

Leslie Loves Veggies: Sencha Naturals 11/21

Leslie Loves Veggies: Somersaults 11/23

WeekEnd & Two Knobby Tires Winner!!!

This weeks workouts

Wednesday: Body sculpt class (60 mins)
Friday: 2.5 mile (walk)
Total miles this week: 2.5 miles
Total POTM : 2.5 miles

This coming week I...

..am hoping on utilizing my newly acquired gym membership and get in two aerobics classes.
...am actually planning on doing some running, which is good since I signed on to do the Pile On the Miles challenge. :)

Great things going on in the Blogworld

*Race Report: Tall Mom on the Run, Fit this, girl!

* Recipes/foods I wanna try: Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Sunday Funny

GiveAways !!!!!!

Leslie Loves Veggies: Name Your Tune CD Giveaway!! 11/18

Green Dog Wine: Zevia GiveAway 11/08

The Fitnessita: POM Wonderful 11/09

Leslie Love Veggies: Jones Naturals Soda 11/14

Last but not least the Winner of the Two Knobby Tire Wicking Long Sleeve Shirt is

#25 Danielle C from For the Love of The Run

Congratulations Danielle!!!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by and entered!!!!