March 2009

Yesterday, Jessica asked:   I have a question for you. Yesterday I did a longer run (7 miles- a new distance PR-yay!) and my heart rate monitor band started chafing. Does this ever happen to you? It was so painful. Any tips to make it stop?  Thanks!!   Boy-oh-boy, can I relate!  I have developed [...]

Two Breakfasts and Two Workouts!   Good morning! I hope you are having a lovely Friday so far.  Normally, I have Fridays off from work (because I work 10 hour days Mon - Thurs), but today I have to work at least a half day.    I decided to get in not 1 but 2 [...]

The Mouse will break into the wine fridge!  :)   My afternoon snacks included.... crackers and cheese. And the other half of the Odwalla bar. After work, it was major chore time! I cleaned the showers, vacuumed, tidied the kitchen... and then I spotted this: LOOK AT THOSE TALONS!  I clipped the dogs' nails and [...]

Afternoon! I am realllly looking forward to a quiet night in with just me, the dogs, and the TV (Husband is out on business).  Hurry up, weekend!   Around 10:00, I snacked on about 1/2 cup of Sunflower Seed and Pumpkin Seed granola with skim milk.  This is the last of my cereal/granola stash -- [...]

Not the beer-drinking kind!   I was SOOOO thirsty this morning! Jillian Michaels' is making me gulp water (and coffee) during my morning 30 Day Shred workouts.  Today's workout went really well! Click the 30 Day Shred widget on the right side of the blog to learn more about Day 2 of the challenge!   [...]

Evening!  Wow -- there was such a great response to the 30 Day Shred Challenge.  More than 40 readers signed up for Shredders Support!  If you want to take on the challenge, too, shoot me an e-mail at seebriderun@gmail.com.  Some of you mentioned joining in the comments, but please e-mail me, too!   I worked [...]

This post will follow my progress as I complete the 30 Day Shred Challenge.  Shoot me an e-mail at seebriderun@gmail.com if you will be joining me for the 30 Day Shred Challenge!  I'm going to create a mailing list so we can motivate each other.  You don't have to start the challenge on my Day [...]

I intended to start Part 1 of the personal challenge this  morning by doing 20 minutes of Level 1 of 30 Day Shred.... but I could NOT figure out how to work the DVD player! I never touch the TV in our house (there are so many buttons that its like a spaceship).  Once Husband [...]

If you read Meghann's blog, you know she has a bike named Blue. Now, meet my bike, Pink. (She doesn't have a real name, but she does have pink handlebars!).  It's a Giant. Oh, and she has two wheels! :) I have to dismantle Pink to get her in the car. Meghann and I met [...]

I am SO excited because Meghann and I decided spur-of-the-moment to meet up tonight for a bike ride!  I haven't gotten on the bike in... MONTHS... so I'm looking forward to a change of pace.   This morning, I snacked on a handful of almonds + pecans. And I split up my lunch into two [...]

Good morning! After a day off, I'm totally ready to tackle my work week.  I feel much better!   As mentioned yesterday, one of my current fitness goals is to tone up, especially my arms and abs, which I always neglect due to my passion for running.  So many of you have recommend Jillian Michaels' [...]

Evening! I feel much better.... relaxed, rejuvenated, and calm.  To be honest, I can't WAIT to go pound the pavement again -- I am definitely going on a light run tomorrow! :)   I grabbed three Girl Scout cookies as my mid-afternoon snack.  Not exactly the MOST nutritious selection, but boy-oh-boy, these were yummy! Then, [...]

Look what came in the mail today! I ordered a photo album of our Honeymoon pictures from Snapfish, and I'm SO impressed with the quality of the product! I really wanted a fun way to keep our Honeymoon memories safe and organized.  This album is great for showing friends, too! Here's a list of coupon [...]