Best Spartan WOD

Before I get start with the sweaty details, I thought I'd show you a picture from our family photo shoot a couple weeks ago. Of course, as usual, Lars froze when the camera came out. This is the best smile he gave the entire time. Can you tell he's sucking on his first tooth?!

A few weeks ago, TMI inc., mailed me some awesome workout gear to try out! They sent me some great medicine balls (2 weights),

A Disc 'o' Sit cushion (I use as a stability workout with weights). I know I can get a great workout in with these. I really work up a sweat with the medicine balls!

And even something for Lars. This is called Rody horse. It's meant for kids over 3, but he loves bouncing on it so much! This was mid happy squeal. All of these items are made in Italy and are latex free. 

Another workout that I do is running. I love running and have run a few half marathons, a lot of 5k's and some 10k's. I think half marathons are my favorite distance. It gives you time to get your head in the game, before the race is over. I'm not training for any half marathons (for the moment), but I (of course) still run. This is my view while running (and people that I see's view). Lars loves going on his morning run.

We are getting some trees delivered today (5 in total). We're trying to help our grass stay green (which it dies every year about this time) and cool off our house. A great spartan workout is digging 5 18"deep (by 4'wide) holes in our front and back yards. It's taking a crazy amount of time to do this. The ground is so hard, even after soaking it over night. The backyard hole finally got finished yesterday.

I can't wait to plant them this weekend! I'll post after pictures. Al this digging is really giving me stronger arms (and shoulders) and a great thigh workout. Using the maddox and then shoveling while Lars sleeps. I think I'd call that the perfect Spartan race. 

What is your perfect training? Do you like running? What's your training of choice?

Last Day: Outfit & Goals

There is a lot to do today. After I get done with this post, I have to go down town and pick up my packet and then Jason is taking me out to a filling dinner, then a shower and off to bed to read until I fall asleep (hopefully early).

Here is my race day outfit. It's nothing special. I've worn these clothes a million times and they're super comfy (the best way to go). I'm still debating if I'll need to wear my sleeves the during the race or just before. I'll find out in the morning.

I'm doing my final icing while I watch some Judge Judy, before we head out.

The kitties are watching all the leaves fall outside. They love it when the windows are open.

My goals for tomorrow are pretty simple. No matter what happens, I will be proud of myself and that's all that matters.

~Finish under 2:30 hours

~Finish under 2 hours

~Finish un-injured

~Just finish while having a good time

I'm getting all the final emails from the race director, and the day sounds like so much fun. I can't wait. I woke up this morning to butterflies in my tummy. I always get those before a major race. I hope I can fall asleep tonight at a decent time. I don't want to be too tired tomorrow (which I know I will). I have an early wake up call of 4:30 am. I'm a morning person, but not that early. I have some Gilmore Girls to watch to try to calm my nerves in the am, so hopefully I'll be able to eat something and drink my coffee.

Wish me luck!

Keep Getting Strong

Last night, right after my long run, I headed over to my parents house (they live about 5 minutes away from my gym). My brother was in town. After I said hi to everyone, I took off my shoes and smelly socks (I felt bad for everyone) and immediately put on my compressions socks. It felt so good to have these on. I love my compression socks!


My mom went and bought us a take-n-bake pizza. I don't know what was in there, but it was stuffed and a little piece of heaven. She even sent a slice home for hubs (btw, he loved it, too!).

Here's the reason my brother was in town. He was picking up his new dog (she is 5 years old and was our aunt's). She is the sweetest thing! Her name in Lacey!

Tonight, I had another 5k. I wasn't too concerned with how fast I could run it. I just wanted something to stretch my legs after yesterday's 10 1/2 miles. I ran it in 31.09. Not too bad for a relaxing, stretch run. After the nice warm up, I headed over for another sweat session in the spin room. I can't believe I lived without this class!

If you don't follow me on Twitter or Facebook (which everyone should, off the the right, you can find the links), you may not know that I have officially registered for my first 1/2 marathon. I'm so excited!

Well, I hope everyones night is going well and resting as needed.