First off, I would like to start this blog with some amazing news. Our friends Emily and Mike got engaged this Saturday! Congrats to the both of them! Holly and I are sooo happy for you guys.
But along with this amazing news comes the reason why I did not run my 5 miles yesterday and now have to dread running them all day today. Mike proposed to Emily right before walking in to an amazing surprise engagement party for the both of them that he had put together. Everyone at the party was so happy to be together for such an exciting reason that there was obviously a lot of drinking involved, especially since the open bar started at 7pm. (Sidenote: Dad, I know you're going to read this and call me tonight and tell me to take the post down because I'm talking about drinking, but I promise I'll delete the blog before I look for another job.) The entire night was a blur of dancing, drinking and taking A LOT of pictures. Could not have been more perfect!
Sunday morning I woke up and thought 2 things, obviously, I'm never drinking again, and where can I find the closest Dunkin Donuts or McDonalds. Long story short, we found a Dunkin Donuts, I slept for about 3 hours when I got home and spent the rest of my day on the couch watching Jersey Shore reruns and Kourtney and Kim Take New York.
So since there was no way 5 miles of running was happening yesterday, today I have to suck it up and get it done. Hopefully Holly and I will be getting together today at the gym after over 2 weeks of working out on our own. We're back!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Sorry!
I want to apologize to all our wonderful followers. If you don't live in NYC then you have no idea that we got like 18 inches of snow yesterday so I didn't work out and Holly is still stuck in TX I think. We're a mess right now but are determined to pull it together next week. I will be taking advantage of a built in rest day on Fridays and I am going to work out so hopefully I can get a post done tonight.
Football game tomorrow in 18 inches of snow, hopefully I'll have a winning post to share.
Football game tomorrow in 18 inches of snow, hopefully I'll have a winning post to share.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Week Four, Day Two
I'm not going to lie, today was the biggest off day I've had so far. We were suppose to run 3.5 miles but I was only able to run 2.5. Not good! I'm pretty down about it so I thought I'd end the day with a few jokes that made me feel a little bit better.
So there's these 2 muffins in an oven.
And one of them yells "Geez, it's hot in here!"
And the other muffin replies "Holy Crap, a talking muffin!"
Two silk worms were in a race.What was the result? A Tie.
Two flies are on the porch. Which one is the actor? The one on the screen.
Why did the girl fall off the swing? She had no arms.
Why did the book join the police department? So he could work undercover.
Anyway, hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Fingers crossed!!
So there's these 2 muffins in an oven.
And one of them yells "Geez, it's hot in here!"
And the other muffin replies "Holy Crap, a talking muffin!"
Two silk worms were in a race.What was the result? A Tie.
Two flies are on the porch. Which one is the actor? The one on the screen.
Why did the girl fall off the swing? She had no arms.
Why did the book join the police department? So he could work undercover.
Anyway, hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Fingers crossed!!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Week Three has come to an end...
Yesterday was our cross-training day and mine consisted of lugging bags around Newark airport. Continental must have known I needed to get some form of exercise in so they decided to move my gate to the other side of the airport and then move us again because our airplane had a cracked windshield. I was out of the apartment at 8am and didn't get to Houston until 5:30pm. Ugh. When I did get to my brother's house in Houston I wanted to take it easy because of the 5-mile run scheduled for today. We went for a quick bite to eat and then I went right to bed.
Although yesterday's travel experience was miserable, it did bring me to Houston which has some real nice weather this time of year. I've been running in 20 degree weather with extreme winds so it was a welcome surprise when I woke up and stepped outside to 60 degrees and sunny.
Houston is a funny place to run, people are so friendly and cars actually stop for you. As I was running, I came to a few intersections where cars definitely had the right of way but they stopped. I almost didn't know what to do so I just waved. Then as I was running, people were waving and say morning ya'll. Like seriously? When I run the streets of New York, cabs intentionally try to hit me and I think people may actually stick their foot out when I am trying to run by. Jerks.
Anyway, back to the run. This was my first 5-mile run so my goal was to get to the 3-mile point and take a short break before finishing up. When I did reach that point, I knew I could keep going so I ended up running the full 5 miles without a break. I was so happy that I ran inside, told my brother, and made him take me to get a latte as a reward. Haha.
This was an amazing start to the day, now the Jets need to win...
Friday, January 21, 2011
Quick Post
Today is a rest day so we don't have much to report on. I would like to share one thing though. Holly and I are both doing this run to raise money for amazing charities that mean a lot to us. Holly is running for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and I am running for Big Brothers Bigs Sisters of New York City. If you have not done so already, please consider donating to our causes by clicking on one of the links below:
Holly's Fundraising Link - Click Here
Laura's Fundraising Link - Click Here
Thank you for all our your support!
Holly's Fundraising Link - Click Here
Laura's Fundraising Link - Click Here
Thank you for all our your support!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Week Three, Day Four
Today at Boom Fitness I was joined not by my training partner Holly who decided to be a rock star and run outside, but by the most interesting and annoying people at Boom Fitness. Everyone knows, when you go to the gym you want to just get in and get out (that's what she said). Tonight I was greeted at the door by a very talkative Boom employee who must not have talked to anyone all day so that when I walked in the door she could tell me how horrible her day was going. After 10 minutes I some how ended the conversation but not after she could say this gem, "Today was horrible but I just got a mani and pedi and feel so much better." Thank God! Not a great start to my workout.
To explain the next person you have to understand the set up of the gym. When you walk into the cardio part of Boom all of the ellipticals are to the right and there is a line of about 15 treadmills against the far wall. Holly and I always go to the corner on the left so our slow running isn't being judged by anyone. When I walked in today there were only 2 other people on the treadmills and they were on the right side. I was so excited, I didn't have to work out right next to someone! But then Miss. I Don't Mind Being In Your Personal Space showed up and went on the treadmill right next to me! There were 12 other treadmills to pick from against an entire wall and she picks the one right next to me. Who does that?! Then, to top everything off, instead of just walking or running she ran and then stopped every single time she got a text or call from someone, which was about every 30 seconds. She was probably the most annoying person to workout next to ever.
Then came lifting. Now, if you know me at all you would know that I hate lifting. I try to avoid picking up basically anything so I won't gain anymore muscle than I did in college. I also hate lifting because at Boom Fitness that is where all the, as Snookie would put it, juice heads hang out. So as I was doing some bench presses with my 5 pound weights, the guy next to me was lifting what looked like at least 200 pounds while screaming out curse words. Like literally just screaming out the F, D, S, C words without anyone saying anything. Long story short, all I did was bench press today.
So after a day at the gym being annoyed by almost every person there, I'm home watching Easy A on our amazing couch, full from an excellent dinner, planning to go to sleep early.
To explain the next person you have to understand the set up of the gym. When you walk into the cardio part of Boom all of the ellipticals are to the right and there is a line of about 15 treadmills against the far wall. Holly and I always go to the corner on the left so our slow running isn't being judged by anyone. When I walked in today there were only 2 other people on the treadmills and they were on the right side. I was so excited, I didn't have to work out right next to someone! But then Miss. I Don't Mind Being In Your Personal Space showed up and went on the treadmill right next to me! There were 12 other treadmills to pick from against an entire wall and she picks the one right next to me. Who does that?! Then, to top everything off, instead of just walking or running she ran and then stopped every single time she got a text or call from someone, which was about every 30 seconds. She was probably the most annoying person to workout next to ever.
Then came lifting. Now, if you know me at all you would know that I hate lifting. I try to avoid picking up basically anything so I won't gain anymore muscle than I did in college. I also hate lifting because at Boom Fitness that is where all the, as Snookie would put it, juice heads hang out. So as I was doing some bench presses with my 5 pound weights, the guy next to me was lifting what looked like at least 200 pounds while screaming out curse words. Like literally just screaming out the F, D, S, C words without anyone saying anything. Long story short, all I did was bench press today.
So after a day at the gym being annoyed by almost every person there, I'm home watching Easy A on our amazing couch, full from an excellent dinner, planning to go to sleep early.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Just another day...
Well hello everyone!! Laura has been taking over posting duties because I've been in Vermont learning how to snowboard. Let me tell you, for those of you who have not tried snowboarding, I would think twice before heading out to the mountains. It was probably one of the most physically demanding things I've ever done - even more demanding than our college workouts. I couldn't even tell you how many times I fell and had to pick myself back up (see video below) and the pain that resulted from my falls. My arms, legs, butt, and abs have been extremely sore to the point where I can barely sit down.
On today's agenda was an easy 2-mile run. I thought this would be great just to get back into the swing of things and also stretch out my muscles. Before I put on my running gear, I went down to the front desk because I had a package there waiting for me. It was from Memorial Sloan-Kettering. I finally got my Fred's Team shirt which I will be wearing on race day! This motivated me even more to get out there despite not feeling 100%. Plus, I'm almost at my goal of $1,000! So, I bundled up and finished my 2 miles. It was tough, I must say, because my legs have been throbbing for the past 4 days but it was good to get a short run under my belt before this weekend's 5-mile run.
On today's agenda was an easy 2-mile run. I thought this would be great just to get back into the swing of things and also stretch out my muscles. Before I put on my running gear, I went down to the front desk because I had a package there waiting for me. It was from Memorial Sloan-Kettering. I finally got my Fred's Team shirt which I will be wearing on race day! This motivated me even more to get out there despite not feeling 100%. Plus, I'm almost at my goal of $1,000! So, I bundled up and finished my 2 miles. It was tough, I must say, because my legs have been throbbing for the past 4 days but it was good to get a short run under my belt before this weekend's 5-mile run.
Week Three, Day Two
Today was the first day back at the gym after an amazing long weekend thanks to MLK. I'm going to assume that most people who read this blog (all 4 of you, not including my parents) live in NYC and experienced the weather we got yesterday. On days like that the hardest thing about working out is actually getting to the gym. Like Woody Allen said, "Half the battle is showing up." So on my way to the gym I came up with some reasons why I shouldn't be going, and you'd be surprised how easy it was.
1. My feet are getting wet and cold, that might throw off my workout.
2. This gym is so out of the way (2 blocks), I should just workout at home.
3. I forgot an umbrella.
4. Missing one day won't ruin my entire training program.
5. I'm starting to feel a little sick.
6. Our couch at home is really comfortable.
7. Did I tape Teen Mom tonight? I should go home and check.
8. I ate pretty well today, working out wouldn't make a huge difference.
9. Some magazines say getting a lot of sleep is just as important as running the miles you have to, I should go home and take a nap.
10. I walked a lot today, it was probably 3.5 miles.
11. Can I get out of this Half Marathon thing somehow?
12. 3.5 miles sounds hard.
Even though I came up with some really great excuses to not go to the gym, I ended up going and finishing my 3.5 miles only walking once at the 2.5 mile mark for 2 minutes!!! Have a great day and I hope you're enjoying this beautiful weather as much as I am.
1. My feet are getting wet and cold, that might throw off my workout.
2. This gym is so out of the way (2 blocks), I should just workout at home.
3. I forgot an umbrella.
4. Missing one day won't ruin my entire training program.
5. I'm starting to feel a little sick.
6. Our couch at home is really comfortable.
7. Did I tape Teen Mom tonight? I should go home and check.
8. I ate pretty well today, working out wouldn't make a huge difference.
9. Some magazines say getting a lot of sleep is just as important as running the miles you have to, I should go home and take a nap.
10. I walked a lot today, it was probably 3.5 miles.
11. Can I get out of this Half Marathon thing somehow?
12. 3.5 miles sounds hard.
Even though I came up with some really great excuses to not go to the gym, I ended up going and finishing my 3.5 miles only walking once at the 2.5 mile mark for 2 minutes!!! Have a great day and I hope you're enjoying this beautiful weather as much as I am.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Week THREE!!!!
I can't believe we've made it through 2 weeks and are now beginning our third week of training. It feels like just yesterday Holly and I were eating pizza and drinking talking about how awful it would be to run a half marathon and how stupid people are who do it. Even after 2 weeks of training I think we would still agree on that statement
Yesterday I went on a 4 mile run along the Hudson River on my way to Street Meat's 2nd football game of the winter season. The run went pretty well but I can't say the same for the football game. The vibe of the team once the game started felt a little off. This continued through the entire first half, ending with us down by 16. During half time, no one had much to say and everyone's PMAs (Positive Mental Attitudes) were almost nonexistent. In the second half we finally scored a touchdown but by the time we did there was no coming back. The game ended and we had officially lost to the Flying Pink Popped Collars. Let me say that again, we lost to a team called the Flying Pink Popped Collars! After the lose everyone parted ways not being able to grasp what just happened.
Today I have off from work and Holly is coming back from Vermont, so the training team will be back together with way better posts and stories tomorrow. Today's training is just lifting and stretching so I may be doing that in my apartment considering the high for today is suppose to be 28 degrees!! Gotta love NYC in the winter.
I hope you're not at work reading our blog today!! Happy MLK Day Everyone!
Yesterday I went on a 4 mile run along the Hudson River on my way to Street Meat's 2nd football game of the winter season. The run went pretty well but I can't say the same for the football game. The vibe of the team once the game started felt a little off. This continued through the entire first half, ending with us down by 16. During half time, no one had much to say and everyone's PMAs (Positive Mental Attitudes) were almost nonexistent. In the second half we finally scored a touchdown but by the time we did there was no coming back. The game ended and we had officially lost to the Flying Pink Popped Collars. Let me say that again, we lost to a team called the Flying Pink Popped Collars! After the lose everyone parted ways not being able to grasp what just happened.
Today I have off from work and Holly is coming back from Vermont, so the training team will be back together with way better posts and stories tomorrow. Today's training is just lifting and stretching so I may be doing that in my apartment considering the high for today is suppose to be 28 degrees!! Gotta love NYC in the winter.
I hope you're not at work reading our blog today!! Happy MLK Day Everyone!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Week Two, Day 6
While Holly is up in Vermont begin a snow bunny, I'm here in NYC trying to stay motivated to work out while my partner is gone. Today was a 30 minute cross training day. Unfortunately I slacked off and walked for my cross train. Even though I slacked I will say my workout wasn't boring. I got to walk with my boyfriend and his best friend while they talked about sports, working out, and best of all, is it faster walking to Union Square from our apartment or taking the subway? Most people would say, how is that an argument, of course the subway is faster. Somehow the conversation lasted over a half hour and looking back on it, I don't think there was ever an agreed upon answer.
Tomorrow is suppose to be a 4 mile run but I will be running to our football game which is 5 miles and then playing in the game. I promise tomorrow's post will be a little bit more interesting and will hopefully include a picture of winners after the game.
Tomorrow is suppose to be a 4 mile run but I will be running to our football game which is 5 miles and then playing in the game. I promise tomorrow's post will be a little bit more interesting and will hopefully include a picture of winners after the game.
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