Good news is- I ran my first 10k on Saturday! It was amazing! My only goal for myself was to run the entire time, and I did. I completed the race in 1:06:41 (yes that's OVER an hour of running) my pace was 10:49 per mile, which obviously isn't record setting, but I felt VERY accomplished when I crossed the finish line. Did I mention completing a 10k was one of my New Years resolutions?? Check! Next up is a 5k trail run in Temecula in May. Chris and I did this one last year and decided it's quite possibly the most challenging 5k in the world. The race is in a vineyard up and down through the grapes, literally UP and DOWN hills in dirt and sand. The best part of that race is a day of wine tasting after- so I'm looking forward to that!
Since I'm on the topic of running today- I thought I'd share my upcoming workout schedule which I just figured out last night. My 45 day trial of Bar Method ended yesterday and I've decided to renew it. (I went 20 times in 45 days- obviously I like it!) I feel STRONG, but I think I need to incorporate more running in to make sure I'm getting enough cardio. With daylight savings (my favorite thing EVER) I can actually come home and run after work now. My new plan is this:
- Monday: Bar After Work
- Tuesday: Run After Work
- Wednesday: Bar during Lunch
- Thursday: Run After Work
- Friday: Bar Optional
- Saturday: Bar/Run Optional
- Sunday: Bar in the morning.
Hi Chelsea - I was introduced to your blog through Bar Method LA's post on their Facebook wall -- I am also a Bar Method addict (for over a year now) and like Boot Camp for you, it inspired me to change my life, for the healthier. I'm stoked to read about your food choices because it's nice to get healthy meal ideas from others. Congrats on your first 10K! I ran my first one in June '09 and am contemplating a half marathon. Just wanted to stop by and say hi because I totally relate!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn! So glad you like the blog, I have so much fun writing it. Isn't Bar amazing? I can't stop telling people about it, it seriously is an addiction! Good luck with the half marathon- keep me posted!
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