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Friday Favs

Friday Favs

Movin' it with Michelle

I haven’t posted a Friday Favs post in a while, and am in the middle of a wretched case of writer’s block so thought, why not!

Here’s some of my favorite things lately…

Running outside in a tank top and running shorts/skirt.  The wind in my hair, the sun on my face and actually feeling sweaty.  Gross, right?  LOL

this sums up my elation quite well.
this sums up my elation quite well.

Longer days and warmer temps.  It’s so wonderful being able to drive home from work and still have time to pick up my kids, go running, and cook dinner all before sunset.  Winning!

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Being a Mom comes with drama, but J is back in school full days, and S continues to give us a run for our money in regards to her “free spirited” nature at school.  The hubby went to S’s parent teacher conference yesterday, and just when we thought she was improving in regards to focusing at school, we were given a rude awakening.  Ultimately they are healthy and happy (for the most part) so I really shouldn’t complain.

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My training is now half way done for the Grandma’s marathon.  Well, it will be once I complete my long run and strength training this weekend.  Hard to believe how quickly the training has gone by, and am looking forward to running with my friend D for my long run tomorrow.  That 15 miler last weekend was TOUGH alone, so the company will be welcomed with open arms.

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That wraps it up for my Friday Favs.  What’s your favorite weather to run in?  Are you training for anything in particular?

Have a great weekend, y’all!!  Keep Movin’ Forward!

❤ Michelle

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Monday Motivation and musings

Movin' it with Michelle

Here’s to week 4 of marathon training!!!  Today is my rest day, but I walked a couple miles at work today.  Our hallways our vast, and give plenty of room for some good leg stretching during breaks/while running errands.  It all counts, right?

But I’ll admit.  The first three weeks of marathon training I truly struggled to find my happy place ‘pace’ so to speak.  Being forced to stay indoors has sucked the passion I have out of my feet and heart, and 95% of my runs have been forced because they were on my schedule.  Other than my 10 miler with Janel, and a couple I better run or I’m going to pull my hair out because my teenage daughter is going to sass her way out the door runs, they’ve all pretty much sucked.  I may or may not be going crazy…

pretty much...lol
pretty much…lol

Yet as I walked out of work this afternoon to the sun shining, the birds singing, the snow melting AND the temps at 52 degrees I swear I felt a tear well up in my eye.  Although I couldn’t run today due to my youngest daughter having ballet, I knew tomorrow’s miles would be logged…wait for it…OUTSIDE.  WINNING!  Can you feel the giddiness (is that a word? well it is now!) in my voice?  It’s been nearly 4 months since I’ve ran outside and I’m ready.I’m ready to get back on the streets of my hood, and the trails I love so much.  I’m ready to run, and be able to run off a bad day or a fight, I’m ready to run towards greater goals and finish lines.  I’m ready to run and have an outlet to let go of all the stuffs.  Cuz Lord knows I have a lot of stuff.  Running truly is my happy place besides the kitchen.  It’s a place that no one can take away, control, or tarnish.

No matter how I look, I'm sure going to feel like THIS! Pic: veganstrong@blogspot.com
No matter how I look, I’m sure going to feel like THIS!
Pic: veganstrong@blogspot.com

It’s mine…and I can’t wait to get back at it…It’s time.   Running makes me a better me…

What is your greatest motivator when it comes to running/fitness?  How are the temps where you live?

Thanks, y’all!

❤ Michelle