Run, Courtney, Run

Week in Review

runcourtneyrun — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:18:48 +0000

Three Things Thursday

runcourtneyrun — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:42:37 +0000

1. I’m joining yet another challenge because really, who doesn’t like a challenge?! PLUS it is a good way to keep me motivated and on track. Lauren is going to be hosting an 8 week weight loss challenge. She got the idea HERE and I think its awesome! We are hoping to start on the 13th so if you’d like to join please let me know and I’ll get you in contact with Lauren.

2. I still haven’t posted my workout plan for this week and next week but thats because I’m sick so I don’t really have a plan. :/ I went to the doctor today and got put on some medicine so hopefully I’ll be better by the weekend and I can get some work outs in. However, I am still making sure to get in my #fababfeb & #burpeefebruary workouts. Luckily it just started so its still fairly easy and only takes a couple minutes.

3. And just a few links I wanted to share with you. On CNN: Why I became a triathlete and on Ironstruck: Ironman triathlon beginner mistakes.

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

runcourtneyrun — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:37 +0000

February Challenges

runcourtneyrun — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:27:39 +0000

There a few challenges going around on the interwebs that I’ve decided to join. The first is just for fun because I love playing around with Instagram.

If you’d like to join, go HERE for all the details. And of course be sure to look out for my #febphotoaday tweets starting tomorrow.

Next up is a challenge I discovered on Pinterest. My twitter buddy, Erika, is doing it as well and we’ll be holding each other accountable.

In case you are unfamiliar with planks, go here for a quick lesson on proper form. For this challenge, I’ll be using the hashtag #fababfeb.

And last but not least, another twitter buddy @MaddyHubba has started the #burpeefebruary challenge. Basically you do 1 burpee on February 1st, 2 burpees on February 2nd, and so on. It definitely could get challenging as the month goes on but thats the whole point, right?

Feel free to join in on any or all of the fun! It should be a great February!!

I owe you a training plan post…

runcourtneyrun — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:13:27 +0000

Except this isn’t it. I really should have planned out my next two weeks last night but it just didn’t happen. I’m becoming an old lady and I was in bed by 9:45. And I can’t plan it out right now because everything is on my computer at home and well I’m not at home. BUT I do know that tonight I’ll be going to yoga. Even though the class was tough last week, I still enjoyed it and want to try to keep going every Monday. For tomorrow, yeah I don’t know. Maybe spin class if I get off of work early enough in the morning to make it.

My training last week went pretty well. I managed to make it to yoga, a spin class, and ran 4 different times. I’m pretty happy with that. Also on Saturday, I headed up to the Lululemon Warehouse Sale to check it out with Becca and my friend, Amanda. They had some pretty good deals and it was definitely worth the trip. Apparently the prices were even better on Sunday though.

Water bottle I got at the sale for next month’s race. $9 instead of the original $40. SCORE!

Playing with instagram and showing off my pretty purple kinvara 2′s.

Three Things Thursday

runcourtneyrun — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:44:34 +0000

1. Ever since I got my iPhone, I’ve become obsessed with Pinterest. I’ve started pinning recipes I’d like to try. And then, last week, Becca introduced me to Foodgawker and I found even more recipes to try. As a result, this past week I’ve made dinner 3 times (which is funny since I really don’t like cooking ha!) and I thought I’d share with you what I made. Lasagna Soup, Baked Cheesy Chicken Penne, and Mexican Lasagna. All of them were pretty good but I especially loved the Lasagna Soup, I can’t wait to have it again.

2. I just got back not too long ago from spin class. I LOVED the instructor. She was really tough and was even yelling at us at some points but that means I got a really good workout in. Legs and even arms felt like jello when I left, I’ll definitely be feeling it tomorrow. I also can’t wait to take her class again next week.

3. In case you were wondering, I’ll be in Disney in 24 days. I can’t wait! If you are going to be down there for the Disney Princess Half Marathon, let me know. I’d love to meet as many of you as I can.

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

runcourtneyrun — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:00:29 +0000

I want Jillian Michaels to kick my ass.

The next two weeks

runcourtneyrun — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:00:53 +0000

Here is what I have planned for the next two weeks:

16-Jan	3 m run	Body Works plus ABS 8:30 a	4.5 m run	Spin Class 5:30 p	Rest	7 m run	Rest
23-Jan	3 m run	Body Works plus ABS 8:30 a	4.5 m run	Spin Class 5:30 p	Rest	8 m run	Rest

School starts this week but I’m determined to stay on track and finish out my training for the Princess Half. Feel free to bug me daily and make sure my workouts got done!

Power Song

runcourtneyrun — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:02:20 +0000

If you have used Nike + before you are probably familiar with the “PowerSong.” During a workout you can hit the powersong button and it’ll automatically play whatever song you set it to be. This is my PowerSong for so many reasons right now:

I love it! Thanks to Becca for introducing it to me.

Creating the perfect race outfit

runcourtneyrun — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:12:54 +0000

The past few years I have done Princess with TNT so I’ve always worn my purple jersey but this year I’m on my own. This means I get to have a bit of fun with what I wear! My favorite Disney character is Tinkerbell and I’ve decided that my outfit shall be Tink inspired!! Here are the pieces:

To start: A sparkly green headband from Bic Bands

Next some wings from Balancing Act Clothing

An awesome sparkly green skirt from Team Sparkle

Then some Green compression socks from CEP

And last but not least, my Asics in green

I can’t wait to get all dressed up and run in my favorite race! And can you believe it, no purple?! I know I’m shocked too