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I knew my body could handle the miles and the hardest part for me would be the dry heat and the flat course. I bet the locals wouldn’t say it was flat because there were just a few short and steep nasty hills, but for this California mountain runner it was FLAT! I made sure I had a great marathon playlist to keep me mentally on pace! For me music is everything in a marathon, I set up my SpotifyÂ playlist with RPMs in mind for each mile. So grateful for so many wonderful suggestions from friends!

MILES 1-6

I took off feeling really good. I had rested two days before to ensure that my legs were not tired or sore in any weird places. The weather was perfect at the beginning so I was PRAISING the Lord for that! It could have been like 80 degrees at 7am! There were only about 30-40 runners doing the full marathon, by far the smallest marathon I have ever done. There were two other girls during the first 6 miles that I pretty much ran with. I prayed for each of them to have an amazing race and finish strong. I didn’t want to try and compete with them, because I could tell they were for sure going to beat me and I just wanted to have a nice slow and easy marathon! I had to keep telling myself over and over that this was MY RACE and no one else’s. Finally they pushed ahead and it was really just me and the road for the next 6 miles.

MILES 7-13

The first 10K was over and at mile 8 I was already hitting a WALL!!! WHAT THE?! That has never happened so early in a race. I turned my music to the 8 songs that are a bit faster. My mind started telling me, “a half marathon would be fine to finish, it’s ok to just be done”. I had no one to prove anything to and I needed to show everyone that it was ok to quit. I started to believe all these things that I was thinking. I even had to use the bathroom at mile 8 (which I have never used in a marathon) but I was so hydrated I really had to pee. Once I did that, I felt 100% lighter minus a few nagging cramps that I couldn’t kick. My legs felt lighter and I quickly texted my hubby and told him to bring me some Ibuprofen at mile 13 and electrolytes. As soon as I crossed the bridge and saw my wonderful husband my heart lifted and I had a second gust of wind in my step. I took three Ibuprofen (preventative) and headed for mile 14.

MILES 14-20

The course at this point all started to be really boring. We were pretty much running the bike/runners path that I run on a regular basis. So I knew I needed to start praying and not letting my mentality crush my spirit. Thank goodness the weather at this point was still great! I started hitting some of those steep and short hills, which I enjoyed because I needed a break from the flat. I also knew that if I got to mile 18 without hitting a wall, I would and could finish! So my goal was to keep at a 9:30 pace, smile and enjoy the alone time with just God and the road. I don’t get a lot of alone time these days so I really tried to stay present and ask the Lord to speak to me in every mile. My body was great minus these weird stomach cramps. I focused on my breath cause I thought it was because I was not breathing right. I also took my time at the water stations (which there were plenty of), drank my water walked and then took off. In all my other marathons I never walked at the water stations. It was good for me mentally and caused me to SLOW DOWN and not burn out.

MILES 21-26.2

This was it! I didn’t hit my wall at mile 18!!! So I would finish and I would finish strong! At mile 21 you turn around and start heading to the finish line, I was so ready. I wasn’t hurting at all!!! Â I was actually loving this marathon. At mile 25 I cranked up the volume to my favorite finisher song, “‘Till I Collapse”. I was ready to cross that finish line with the biggest grin ever! I saw the finish line and I opened up my stride and sprinted and then I saw my sweet daughter run up to me, grab my hand and finish with me!! I had held it together so well and at this point I almost busted out in tears!! It was the best finish EVER!!!!

FINSH LINEÂ

When I crossed the finish line my dad told me that I looked so good he thought I was going to run another one. I can honestly say that I felt incredible! I was so happy that the weather held out and it was so wonderful to see my family there to hug me and help me get myself together.

Hippity Hop Marathon General Information

The race is pretty small and this was the second one they have ever had. If you are looking for a local race that is flat and well mapped out this is your course!

Crowd Support and Course Aid

Well as far as spectators there are NONE! So if you are ok with running solo and just chilling on the road then this is your race. They had amazing aid stations almost every hour with water, GUU, and Gatorade. Also plenty of restrooms a long the course.

Bottom Line

I wish that the start time would have been about 30 minutes earlier as 7am is a little late to start a full marathon in Arizona. I love how low key the course was and very low pressure.Â It was my slowest marathon by 4 minutes (4:24) but I could care less! I also got first place in my age group which was kind of fun!Â It was such a great run and I am glad that I met my three goals. Which were to. To finish #1. Finish with a smile #2. To enjoy God’s grace in every minute of the race. #3. To be “still” and soak up the alone time!!

Here are some fun race photos for ya

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/hippity-hop-marathon-race-recap-playlist/feed/ 3 Marathon Training Update https://www.bobbimccormick.com/marathon-training-update/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 18:39:38 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=35674 Hey Friends!

I hope ya’ll had a wonderful three day holiday weekend. Since we just got back from California last weekend (more to come on that) we decided to have a little stay-cation and check out some new fun spots here in Phoenix Arizona!

When we first moved here we would try new restaurants out on a weekly basis (we love food), but we have been spending a lot of our time making our house a home, unpacking and settling in. We actually have loved the slower pace of weekends and the more time at home together. However it was time to GET OUT! It rained all weekend (BOO!) but we still made the most of it.

Friday I had a Lularo Pop UpÂ with a few friends at my house and then the rest of the weekend we ate, played, shopped, swam in our pool (ok just tested it out still too cold) and finally watched the movie TROLLS!!! We all loved it. We actually ended up buying it, cause we knew RJ would want to watch it again. It was one of the best weekends we have had here in AZ in a long time!

Last weekend when we were in California visiting some friends (best weekend ever) I snuck in a 9 mile run with my lovely Cali running buddy Val. It was a beautiful run and I am a little bummed not to have her around for all my long runs. Runs always fly by when you have about 6 months of life to catch up on!

Well this past Sunday I ran 10 miles alone! It was raining so I started the first 3 miles off on the “dreadmill” at the gym and then when I got the courage I headed out in the rain for the last 7. It was just a light sprinkle at first, but then really started to pick up with a strong wind. I listened to a Revelation Wellness podcast to help push me Â along, but before I knew it my phone died at mile 5!!! So now I was running in the rain, by myself, with the wind at my face, and I had no music to motivate me. I am not gonna lie I was a little discouraged for a moment. I turned around at mile 5 and then remembered how I had run an entire marathon with no music and IN THE RAIN! Those two marathons were by far some of the hardest, but I finished. So a measly 5 miles was nothing. I had been praying for some SOLO time with the Lord and I sure did get it. I did a lot of praying and listening for the last 5 miles. My body felt great, but as always my hips got a little tight. I really need to work on getting my foam rolling and stretching in EVERYDAY! Since then I have been using BCAA’S like crazy, doing yoga and rolling.

Along with the crazy running, I am also participating in Paige’s Lean Body Bootcamp for the next 6 weeks. I am so excited I jumped in cause this is just the challenge I need to keep me eating clean through the marathon training as well as keep my muscle! Here is what you get in her program:

Lean Body Boot Camp:

Customized macronutrients (or estimating portions,) with adjustments every 2-3 weeks
nutrient timing and carbohydrate cycling guidelines and strategies to follow
Grocery lists, sample meal plans, my meal prep guide, and my travel guide
Access to your ownÂ training platform, thatâ€s accessible fromÂ your computer and mobile phone, with your workouts, video demos, training plans, macros, progress, and more (I pay a premium for this program, and my clients absolutely LOVE the app)
6 weeks of workouts, with new workouts everyÂ week (you will have the choice between the At-Home and In-the-Gym track)
Daily accountability check-ins, weekly challenges, and bi-weekly in-depth check-ins
My commitment, coaching, and expertise as a trainer and nutrition coach to help you succeed in your goals

I promise to keep you all updated on the program! So far were in week 2 and I am loving it! I can already tell that I am getting way more satisfied with my crazy training hunger and building back my lean muscle. I have been sticking to three days of running, 2 days of HIIT (aka CYCLEBAR) and 3 days of weights.Â

I am headed to Florida tomorrow and will be working the Run Disney Princess Half Marathon EXPO with Raw Threads.Â If you are running come say HI!!! This will be my biggest challenge thus far with sticking to clean eats and getting in my workouts. I am going to give myself major grace and do the best that I can. When I get back, I will CRUSH IT!

2 weeks down 8 more to go!!

Question: What is your biggest challenge while training for an event?Â

]]> Her Next Marathon https://www.bobbimccormick.com/her-next-marathon/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/her-next-marathon/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2017 23:47:54 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=35660 Hey there!

Well it’s about time I dusted off my running shoes and signed up for my next marathon! It’s been almost three years since I ran my last oneÂ . Which I only did, because I qualified for Boston before we ever knew we would have Rylee Joy. Now that RJ is almost 4 ( crazy) our season of life is slowing down and I am honestly not as burnt out like I was right after my last race. I am so glad that I listened to my body and took a long break from marathon training. Since 2006 I have trained for a marathon back to back to back. Doing a total of 10!

The bug is back! I am so excited to be running more. I even found a couple running buddies out here in Arizona, but I have also found the Revelation Wellness running podcast and that has changed running solo for me. I used to hate running alone and now I don’t mind it as much. I love how encouraging the podcast is and how fed and refreshed I feel after. I am only on week 2 of training and my training plan is only a total of 11 weeks. I have a pretty good starting base and I know that if I trained for anything more I would get burnt out. This most likely will be the only marathon I run this year, so I want to make sure that I enjoy every bit of it. I am also only running three days a week and cross training the other three. I am taking one day of rest which will come right after my long run days. I will be doing some spin and TRX.

Here is a link to my plan in case you are interested. As you can see I will not be running more than 40 miles a week when training for this marathon, I am 100% more about running less quality miles over quantity. The cross training I will be doing will be a lot of HIIT workouts, cycling and TRX core work. I want to make sure more than anything I do not overtrain and hurt myself. If I need an extra rest day I will take it! My goal for the race is to run under 4 hours for sure, but to finish and feel strong.

So the race that I chose to do this year is local and do you want to know a secret? I have NEVER done a local marathon before. Not one have I been able to sleep in my own bed the night before. So that is going to to be so nice! I love to travel for races and make a fun trip out of it. However this year I am living in a whole new state, so to me it’s kind of like doing a marathon in a new place. The race I will be running is called theÂ Hippity Hopp MarathonÂ in Peoria on Sunday April 9, 2017. They also have a half marathon, 5k, 10k and a 4 mile run! It’s the weekend before Easter as well as my birthday MONTH! Arizona is beautiful in the spring so it will be the perfect training weather.

The wonderfulÂ Hippity Hopp Race folks have gave me a discount code for all my readers! Use NHERSHOES15 at check out and get 15% off your registration.

Questions: Have you signed up for any races this year? Are you planning to? In Arizona one’s I should know about?Â

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/her-next-marathon/feed/ 3 {Run Bobbi Run} Tips for Beginner Runners https://www.bobbimccormick.com/run-bobbi-run-tips-for-beginner-runners/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/run-bobbi-run-tips-for-beginner-runners/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:41:55 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=34477 I am excited to share some more running tips with all of you wonderful friends. Some of these tips I have given in the past, but now that I have been running for a bit longer I thought it was about time I updated and came up with some fresh new tips and tricks for runners! I thought I would start with some beginner tips that can be helpful for new runners, or maybe some advanced runners….you never know!

Being a runner all my life, I sometimes forget how hard it can be to start running later in life. It can be done with some fun tips and honestly one of the biggest things it takes more than shoes or a Garmin isÂ discipline. Face it, if it was easy every one would do it!

WHAT TO WEAR:

Wear spandex shorts under your regular running shorts so you donâ€t chafe â€œdown there.â€ Or maybe even a running skirt, I love my LuLu running skirt! If you don’t where spandex, then make sure to BODY GLIDE UP!
Cotton socks will only lead to blisters; invest in socks designed for running. I love my Asics socks!!!
A good sports bra will go a LONG WAY! I am a big fan of Champion Sports Bras, and if you need more support the Ta Ta Tamer by Lululemon works wonders!
Purchase new running clothes at the end of each season. New running clothes always get me motivated to get out there.
Get GOOD shoes. Do not settle on cheap shoes just for the price. Go to a running store where they will fit you in the right shoe for you, I promise you it is worth every penny!

COMMUNITY:

JoinÂ aÂ localÂ running group. You can heck with your local running store fitness center and/or recreation department to find one. This will help to keep you motivated.
Find a friend to run with. Knowing that they will be waiting for you at 5am will help to get your butt out of bed!

MOTIVATION:

Sign up for a race or set a goal! A race is a great way to keep going.
Remember you won’t feel amazing on every run. Every runner has highs and lows. Even a bad run is better then no run at all.
It gets easier, promise!
Start a running blog and read other running blogs to help you stay motivated.
Add some fun music to your phoneÂ to help you push through those tough days.
Join Nike Run, a great App for your phone to keep track of distance and time.

NUTRITION:

HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE. Whether it be cold or hot always drink lot of water.
On long runs make sure to eat something every hour. I like Shock Blocks and Guu. But I am not partial to any one brand.
About 30 minutes to an hour before your run eat a piece of toast with peanut butter and honey or a banana.
A cup of coffee is not a bad idea before a run (30 minutes before) but for some people it hurts their stomach. Listen to your body.
To help with recover remember to eat and drink within the hour immediately after you run. A protein shake is a great recovery meal.
Never eat something NEW before a race!

Question: What are some your tips for beginner runners?

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/run-bobbi-run-tips-for-beginner-runners/feed/ 9 Disney Princess Half Marathon {Recap} https://www.bobbimccormick.com/disney-princess-half-marathon/ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:36:47 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=34356 Well friends, sorry for the week of being MIA! I was out in Florida EXPO-ING it up with team Raw Threads as well as running the Disney Princess Half Marathon! This was my second Disney race and much, much better than my first. This past fall I did the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon (spontaneously), but didn’t really blog about it. It rained from beginning to end and I was thankful just to finish!

Here’s 10 fun things you should know about theÂ Disney Princess Half Marathon:

#1. The races starts at the BUTT CRACK of dawn! They have to get all the runners through before the parks open, so most all races start at 5:30am which means you have to be at the start line at 4:30am and leaving your house or hotel even earlier! In my case 4am and had about 2 hours of sleep because I was not being able to sleep the night before (adrenaline) . Also did I mention I was working a 4 day expo right before the race, yep I am one of those crazy runners…officially!

#2. I decided to run in Raw Threads, since they hooked me up with the race entry! It’s so easy to create a LOOK with their clothes. I went as Queen Â Elsa, because how cute is this Frozen tank top?! I also had my snowflake capri’s from Raw Threads on, but sadly they aren’t selling them anymore. They are so comfortable, but all of their clothes are. I also wore a bit of sparkle, with my Sparkle Soul head band I got at the expo.

#3. They have fire works for every corral (yes even the last ones), it makes the start a lot more exciting and you get super pumped up! I was in corral G and it took us about 20 minutes to get to the start line, so all the fireworks made the time fly by.

#4. There were characters all along theÂ highway from Epcot to Magic Kingdom and every so often there would be some kind of entertainment along the side of the road. Â This varied from kites shaped like birds with â€œLetâ€s Go Fly A Kiteâ€ playing in the background (which was awesome because everyone started singing along!) to characters such as Jack Sparrow and the Heroes, and some music!

#5. We got to run through the Cinderella’s CASTLE!Â Â The first half of the race may have been my favorite and LOVED running before the humidity and heat picked up!Â But really I was just so excited to run down Main StreetÂ and run through Cinderella’s Castle, it made the race special!Â

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and even got to wave to Princess Anna and Queen Elsa!

#6. Yes there were lots of princess, but villains too! I didn’t wait in line to take pictures with a lot of the characters, because the lines were crazy long! But it was still fun to see them all lined up on the side lines.

and by mile 6 the sun came up and the sky was absolutely beautiful!

#7.Â Even though there are like 20,000 runners in this race (crazy right?!) I managed to still find friends a long the course and chat for a while. I love that it’s an all girls (well mostly) race, everyone is so sweet to run with and they are all super excited to be there!

#8. Yes, the parks were fun to run through, but you actually race along Disney property outside the park for most of the second half of the race. I didn’t mind, because the views were spectacular. Maybe it’s because I am not used to seeing all of the GREEN!

#9. All the mile markers, cheer squad signsÂ were super cute and festive! I loved that they had each mile marked and had the time displayed as well. Even though I started almost 30 minutes after the first corral, so my time was off it was still nice to have an estimate.

#10.Â Coming up to the finish line I was feeling GREAT (I still am so surprised how great I felt) and right as I turned the corner I saw Princess Sofia!!! It’s RJ’s favorite princess!!! I got a little teary eyed at this point, because I was missing her big time…but of course I had to get a photo. How cute is she?!

And then I WAS FINISHED!!! I sprinted to the end and was SOAKED!!! Hello humidity

I loved the metals this year, so girly and fun.

At the finish I met up with my friend Kate from Raw threads and we celebrated!

I tried my first Beermosa! A Blue Moon beer with a splash of orange juice.

A couple race official photos….

Cause, why not?! BE STRONG!

The rest of the day was spent at Disney World soaking up the sun and enjoying Magic Kingdom!

I would highly recommend this race for a few reasons:

*HIGHÂ energy from other runners and spectators
*Lots of distractions in every mile, to keep your energy up!
*The opportunity to take pictures with characters if you didnâ€t care about time
*Getting to wear a costume
*Mostly all girls which made for a really fun atmosphere
*Tons of Disney music
*Running down Main Street and through the castle!
*Flat course
*Real bathrooms in Magic Kingdom!
*Tons of water stops
*VERY ORGANIZED! (but only at mile 9 do they have Guu)

Question: Have you ever run a Disney race?Â

]]> Temecula Half Marathon 2014 {Recap} https://www.bobbimccormick.com/temecula-half-marathon-2/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/temecula-half-marathon-2/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:51:11 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=34022 Happy THANKSGIVING WEEK!!

I cant’t believe it’s been over three weeks since I ran the Temecula Half Marathon! Once again it was one of the most challenging and rewarding half marathons I have ever done. This time the weather was absolutely perfect, overcast and 65 the entire time. Last time it was a bit warmer and the sun was beating right on us.

I only trained for about 6 weeks, 2 runs a week for this race, knowing that I was just going to go out and have a lot of fun. Run without my Garmin or any watch for that matter. My goal was to finish with a smile and I sure did and with a wine glass in my hand.

The best thing about this race was at the finish, we got tasting tickets (sold separately) now red wine didn’t seem so appealing, but a glass of almond champaign from Wilson Creek hit the spot!

For all the details on what the course was like, you can read my post from last year.

The only bummer with this race was the shuttle into the starting line and at the finish. I know this was the first year that they did the shuttling so there are just a few kinks to work out for sure. When we finally made it back to our cars we went to Starbucks so that I could get changed and cleaned up for Hubby and I to enjoy lunch at our favorite winery (Ponte) and a few wine tastings at South Coast Winery as well.

Yep, I ate pizza (post fuel of champs) ! Ponte has one of the best winery restaurants EVER! Can you believe this was our first DAY DATE since RJ was born?!

We had a great day together, but from waking up so early from the drive we ended the fun early and picked up baby girl. I can’t wait to do this race again next year as it is always an event I look forward to!

]]> https://www.bobbimccormick.com/temecula-half-marathon-2/feed/ 2 {Virtual} Coffee Date https://www.bobbimccormick.com/virtual-coffee-date-19/ https://www.bobbimccormick.com/virtual-coffee-date-19/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:46:31 +0000 http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=33960 Happy HUMP day!

Oh how I love our morning {virtual} coffee dates together. I wish I could seriously sit down with each of you and give you a big warm hug and hear what is going on in each of your lives.

If we were having coffee this morning, I would tell you… how this ‘early bird’ is BACK!

It’s a bit funny how I wake up in the mornings. I roll over look at the time (praying it’s around 5am), look at the baby monitor (praying that RJ is asleep), and if she is I feel like I have won a race! I wanted my body to get used to getting up at 5am on it’s own without an alarm and you know how I did it… by getting up every morning at the same time! And knowing that my yummy pumpkin spice coffee is waiting for me in the kitchen.

It’s the little things people. I also have made it a point to climb into bed before 10pm every night as well. I just love rising early and enjoying a cup of joe while reading God’s word. It sets the tone of the day!

If we were having coffee this morning, I would tell you…Â that I am super excited about the half marathon I am doing in Temecula this weekend!

It’s one that I have already done and I know it’s a tough course filled with hills and trails, but afterwards the Hubby and I get to have a ‘day date’ enjoying lunch at my favorite winery and having a relaxing Sunday. We will miss the babe for sure, but it will be nice to have some good quality time together.

If we were having coffee this morning, I would tell you…Â that the Refresh Summit is SOLD OUT! God is so faithful! I am so excited in less than a month we get to worship and workout with some beautiful ladies. I also can’t wait to see my Tennessee family and spend some time in my college neighborhood.

You can still purchase a raffle ticket or 10 until the end of the week to help raise some funds for a scholarship for someone to attend the Summit! There are some incredible gifts that we are giving away! Check it out!

If we were having coffee this morning, I would tell you…Â that our Refresh Attire shop CLOSES this Friday. Don’t forget to purchase one of our limited edition t-shirts! This one the Hubby designed and I just love it!

If we were having coffee this morning, I would tell you… that I am working hard at getting the Holiday Shred 2014 READY for this year!

Don’t worry… sign-ups will start Saturday, November 1 with the Shred starting Sunday, November 23rd and go through Christmas. It will be a six-week program filled with Bobbi-Bootcamp style workouts, simpler meal plans, videos, yummy recipes and lots more!

If we were having coffee this morning, I would tell you…Â that I am loving The Best Yes book by Lisa Terkurst.

It is challenging me in so many ways and bringing new wisdom into my life. I thought I had saying ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ down pat, but boy was I wrong.Â I am into chapter 11 of and learning the power of a “small” no. How tempting it is to use NO as a weapon and just decline everything, for freedom in the white spaces. But those white spaces were meant for God’s BEST YES’S. It’s up to us to determine through God’s wisdom what our small No’s are, so we can give our best YES to his greatest assignments.

If we were having coffee this morning, I would tell you… that we’re dabbling in the thought of moving to Redlands.

Just being open to the idea just in case it is an option. We love our house and we love where we live, but we do a lot in Redlands and it’s a small town where we can walk to everything! It’s just a dream right now, but who knows what’s goona happen

If we were having coffee this morning, I would tell you…Â that I completed my longest bike ride to date this past weekend!

I rode 76 miles with my dear friend Susie! It wasn’t an easy task (that’s for sure), but my legs felt great. I had done some box jumps the day before (not smart) and felt some tension in my back. By mile 50 it was flaring up a bit, but it subsided and I mentally pushed through.

My 100 mile bike ride is less than two weeks away and I know more than anything it will mental more than physical. It’s going to be a beautiful ride in Oceanside and I am so grateful for Gatorade’s sponsorship to make this bucket list dream come true! After this month, I will be back to more strength workouts and less cardio, but for now… let the training press on!!

If we were having coffee this morning, I would tell you…Â that this season of motherhood is an adventure for sure!

RJ is on the MOVE! Not walking yet, but she is almost there. I am learning to let go of the mess and just enjoy her as much as I can. It’s not an easy task working from home and being a stay at home, but I wouldn’t change it for a minute.

It’s a balancing act daily and just when you think you have got it down, it changes! I have a full blog post on this coming soon.

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Can you believe that itâ€s already half way through the year?! Crazy right? Maybe I should look back on my New Yearâ€s Goals and re-evaluate how I am doing.Â Winking smile How are you doing? June also means summer is just around the corner! Guess I am glad I am SHREDDING it UP with all my June Summer Shredders!

This weekend was kicked off with our #FridayFunDay! I work about 16 hour days all week, between being a Mama, Personal Trainer, Kickboxing Instructor, Blogger,Â Retreat Coordinator and Refresh Attire Owner! I love it all so much, but I feel like I just need a day to fully disconnect! So Fridays are our new Sabbath. Smile This Friday we hit up the beach for some fun in the sun. It was amazing!

This weekend I also had the great pleasure to spectate my first Marathon! I know crazy, right?! My dear friend/running buddy was running her 6th marathon at the Rock and Roll San Diego Marathon. RJ and I tagged along to cheer her on!

We arrived on Saturday and hit up the EXPO, oh how I love RNR EXPOS! So many fun things to see and taste. There wasnâ€t too much that I didnâ€t see at the Boston Marathon Expo, but there were two people that I was thrilled to run into!!! Monica from Run Eat Repeat and Meghann from Meals and Miles! Two of my longest blogger friends who I adore! It was so good to catch up with them and cheer them on in the race as well.

It was kind of weird going out to dinner with the racers and not trying to â€œcarb loadâ€ myself. I did enjoy some pasta because Â you have to â€œwhen in Little Italyâ€ and some wine. It was kind of nice not worrying about what I was going to eat!

We hit the hay early and got up even earlier! Thank goodness RJ is an easy baby and an early riser, she was a little champ waking up to say good luck at the start line with Susie.

The only other time we got a chance to see her was at mile 5. Where we saw Skinny Runner and Monica as well.

Then we headed to the finish line. I have so much respect for spectators, itâ€s a crazy hot mess out there! Trying to get to the finish line was crazy! But we made it about .6 of a mile out and I got to cheer Susie on one more time and her daughter even jumped in to finish with her!

She did amazing! Kinda made me want to do another. OH NO! I got all emotional just watching! Races make me such a sap!

We celebrated with some wonderful Mexican food and of course a Margarita â€¦I mean I did walk about 6 miles with a baby. That counts for something, right?!

We hit the road and got home in time for SUNDAY baseball!!!! I still had some work to catch up on, but it wasnâ€t so bad working outside with this view.

Such a fun weekend!

Question: Have you ever spectated a race?

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Well it is safe to say that my pull-up challenge to FACE MY FITNESS FEAR is kicking my butt! I have been doing all kinds of rows, lat work, push-up and so much more. I love that I am mixing this in with the Summer Shred, it truly is kicking my bootie! If you missed the sign up to get into the Summer Shred in May, donâ€t worry you can join us in JUNE! Sign ups start on Monday May 19th.

Last week I received a new pair of Reebok ONE Cushion Series Running Shoes, just in time for all the crazy GPP workouts I am doing. I am still doing some running in between as well so I was excited that these were nice and cushion filled! See all three colors on the side of the shoe? They equal three levels of cushion!

The soles of the ONE Cushion shoes have built-in zones: a three-foam midsole, a decoupled outsole, and a stable lateral arch area.

The midsole has an ultra soft layer for shock attenuation, a responsive layer to help with propulsion forward, and a lightweight layer for foot guidance.
Stable and flat lateral arch area for maximum ground contact.
The outsole release zone helps with pronation control and stride integrity.
The high abrasion rubber heel with decoupled outsole durably isolates shock absorption at the heel strike!

Unsure about all this terminology? Check out this article about running shoe termsÂ . It’s a very interesting read!

Isnâ€t the color awesome?! I am kinda in love with bright neon right now. I wore them on my first 6 mile run since the Boston Marathon and I felt like I was floating on AIR. These may be my favorite Reebok shoes! I like lighter shoes for my quick tempo or track workouts!Â I have a high arch so I need a lot of support! I like that they are also light, which is great for my cross training as well. (You know like doing BOX JUMPS and BURPEES!)

As well as walking around Disneyland all day.Â Winking smile

Want to learn more about Reebok ONE Series Cushion shoes? Check them out online here. If youâ€re interested in buying a pair, check out Reebokâ€s FitHub â€” Menâ€s/Womenâ€s or find a store near you.

Question: Do you wear Reeboks? If so what kind?

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t believe it has been 2 weeks since the Boston Marathon! Where does time go?! THANK YOU ALL for all the encouragement and for the birthday wishes!

Shall we start the recap back at the night before the race? All kinds of emotions were going on in my head. The first was the feeling that this marathon was going to a lot different than any marathon I had ever run, including the first time I did Boston. You could feel the city’s emotion and tension as you walked around town in anticipation of Â “RUN BOSTON STRONG”! I didnâ€t feel as many sad emotions as much as I felt ready to run for the honor and for the memory of those affected by the 2013 Boston marathon tragedy.

The best thing about the Boston Marathon is that it doesn’t start until 10:30am so I didn’t have a crazy 4am wake up call. I stayed downtown with a friend, babyless, so that I could try and get the best rest possible. I got a solid 7 hours of sleep, threw all my gear on, and even decided to wear my official race shirt (which is usually a big NO NO for a race). But, I really wanted to sport my blue and yellow!

My friend Janet and I headed to the Boston Commons around 8am and got on the bus for the long hour ride to the Athlete’s Village-AKA the start line!

It was WAY MORE crowded than in 2009!!! There was barely an open spot to sit down and stretch.

There were bagels, coffee, PowerBars, and some other fun goodies to enjoy before the start of the race. While we waited I applied my temporary tattoo, which may or may not still be on my leg.Â Winking smile

I strolled to the start line. No rush, right? I mean my time didnâ€t start until I crossed the start line. As I was walking I noticed how much it had warmed up and I quickly had to take my long sleeved shirt off and tie it around my waist. I couldnâ€t believe how warm it was!

I sported some Refresh Attire and my new Boston necklace that Hubby got me for my birthday!

Before I knew it I was crossing the start line and running my second BOSTON MARATHON!

Miles 1-5

The last time I ran Boston I had a very hard race. By the time I hit mile 17 I was struggling. So for this race, I truly wanted to feel strong until the end. Maybe not fast, but healthy and fit, soaking up everything the race had to offer. I didnâ€t want to go out to fast (I went out way to fast last time) so I made sure to pay attention to my pace and stay between 8:30 and 9:00. I remember someone once asked me, â€œWhy do you run marathons so fast? Why not just slow down and enjoy the entire race?â€ So I DID!

Miles 6-10

These were some of the most fun miles! I loved loved loved all the spectators’ signs and cheers, but I do have to say that I did run with music and it was a huge help! I ran with one earphone in and one out so I could hear everyone scream.

I loved the spirit of this marathon, random people running up to you giving you high fives, handing you oranges, popsicles (I had two), and filling me with such JOY!

â€˜The Boston marathon is actually a really pretty race. The trees are really beautiful and I loved seeing all the historic homes.

Miles 10-15

My half marathon time was 1:52:22Â . Last time Â it was WAY FASTER and way too FAST! I was so happy that I was listening to my body. During my training, I did experience some planters fasciitis and had to get new shoes. At this point in the race it started to act up a little because of all the down hill, but it wasn’t so bad that I felt like it was slowing me down. I recognized the pain and moved on from there. People always talk about the hills of Boston, but honestly the mix of both really is what makes runners sore the next day!

Miles 15-20 THE HILLS!!!!

This time I was ready for HEARTBREAK HILL! Last time I ran I didnâ€t realize that it wasnâ€t just one hill (my bad for not looking at the course).

Honestly I was really proud of myself for maintaining my speed and drive up those hills, no bad thoughts just smiles, and I didnâ€t walk once! I encouraged those around me and then turned up the music and dug deep! The hardest thing about these hills is the placement. Itâ€s not that they are super steep (well they are) but more than anything they are tough because they start where most people hit their walls!!!

Miles 20-24

This was a freeing moment for me. I hadn’t hit a wall. I was feeling really good minus being a little warm from the weather. I was ready to finish. My mantra at this point was “Finish with your head high and your heart out!” I think this sign about a random stranger may have made me laugh all along the way!!!! I mean that’s what the Boston Marathon is all about: cheering on complete strangers and being a part of the experience!

Gotta love Santa at the top of the last HILL!

THE FINISH LINE

This was it. I was about to finish my second Boston Marathon and I seriously had to hold back the tears at mile 23! I started getting super emotional as this may be my last Boston Marathon and my last marathon for awhile. I had sacraficed many hours of training, pushing a stroller, afternoon runs in the 90 degree heat, running on 4 hours of sleep for this moment!!! But then I knew that I couldn’t wait to one day tell my daughter about this race and how she could do it one day if she wanted because it’s not about talent or being born a fast runner…but it is about discipline and determination! I knew that I would finish well and finish STRONG…BOSTON STRONG!

Official Boston Time:Â 3:51:45

What an incredible experience and I just couldn’t wait to celebrate the rest of the week with my family! Our New England vacation post is coming soon!

P.S.Here is my awesome playlist that I put together with the help of all my IG friends!!!!

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