Accio Abs!

Good evening wizarding and non-wizarding folk. I re-read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! When I first read the books, I started with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. My sister told me she didn't think I would be able to finish it before the movie was released. I finished it and then re-read the first three before the Goblet of Fire movie was released. I was super proud of myself. Now, onto book 2! Well, onto my training for this week! Week 9: Last Week of Half Marathon Specific Training Monday 6/24/19: Speed Work 2 mile Warm Up 6 x (400m uphill at 10k Pace, 45 seconds rest, 400m downhill at MP) 90 seconds rest between sets 2 mile Warm Down Warm up and warm down were done at an 8:50min/mile pace. For warm up, I start at 8:50min/mile and steadily increase it. For warm down, I steadily decrease it back down to 8:50min/mile. Tuesday 6/25/19: Legs and Barre 4 sets: Leg Press Wide Stance : 180lb, 235lb, 270lb, 270lb Seated Leg Curl : 45lb a...

Good evening everyone! I decided I am going to have a Harry Potter Marathon soon! I think it's time to re-watch the movies and re-read the books! Yay! I'm so excited. I'm thinking I will read one book a week (or more)! Starting this week! I'm really excited, even though I've seen the movies and watched the books many time, but I love Harry Potter so much! Once I finish the books (or before I finish them), Harry Potter Movie weekend time! Have you been playing Harry Potter Wizards United?!?! I have!!! I love it!!!! I am also so excited because I made my dad and older sister a training plan for a 10k! I am so excited that they want to keep running! I timed it so that when I run my marathon, they will be running their 10k! It'll be great! We are all going to be challenging ourselves and doubling our mileage which is incredibly daunting and difficult for all of us. It was also super fun to make. By 'make' I mean research training plans and combining a coup...

Happy Father's Day! I hope you father's all had a great day! I hope you felt loved and appreciated because you are! How was everyone's week? Mine was pretty awesome! Work was really good. We had a retreat one day this week and learned a lot about each other. It was really fun. I feel really lucky and happy to be working with some amazing people. This weekend was another busy one, but still super fun. Today, my family and I went out to eat and then did an escape room! Tons of fun! Anyways, here's my week in review for workouts! Monday 6/10/19: Speed work 2 mile Warm Up 6 x (300m uphill at 10k Pace, 45 seconds rest, 300m downhill at MP) 90 seconds rest between sets 2 mile Warm Down Warm up and warm down were done at an 8:40min/mile pace. I did 7:05min/mile for the 10k pace and 7:45min/mile for the Marathon Pace (MP). I rested 60 seconds in between sets. Tuesday 6/11/19: Legs 4 sets: Leg Press Wide : 180lb plus rack Seated Leg Curl : 45lb Leg Extension:...

Good evening magic folk (we're all filled with magic)! How was your week? Mine was great! Despite being sick, I still managed to hit the gym and be productive at work. Plus, I went to my friend's wedding! 😄 I woke up super early this week to go to the gym before work in the mornings. I went in earlier and stayed later to be able to take off for her wedding. It was worth it! Monday 6/3/19: Speed Work 2 mile Warm Up 5 x 1k at 10k pace with 2 minutes rest 2 mile Warm Down The warm up and warm down were ran at an 8:50min/mile pace. For the 10k pace, I ran at 7:05min/mile. Tuesday 6/4/19: Leg Day 4 sets: Leg Press Wide : 180lb plus rack Laying Leg Curl : 40lb Abductors : 90lb, 100lb, 100lb, 110lb Leg Extensions : Plate 11, 11, 13, 15 Abs For the first set number of reps was 17, the second set was 20, third set was 23, and the fourth set was 25.  I also taught a super awesome Barre class if I do say so myself. I tried out a couple o...

Good evening everyone! Sorry I missed last week! It was a super busy weekend followed by a super busy, hectic and stressful week! I hope you all had a wonderful and fun memorial day weekend! Mine was jam packed! On the Friday before Memorial Day, I met friends that I hadn't seen in quite some time for dinner. That Saturday, I went to a BBQ at my Nina's house. It was a ton of fun. That Sunday, I met my friend for brunch and then in the evening had a graduation party to go to! Wine Festival Fun On Memorial Day, I went to a wine festival! It was tons of fun. I love wine! My weekend was super busy, but it was also a ton of fun. This week work was super busy, hectic, and stressful, but I got through it! I was worried I was going to need a time-turner to keep up with work like Hermione needed for her coursework! This weekend was much more relaxing. I got my nails done and mostly just relaxed and did errands. I needed a break if I'm honest. I have been so exhausted. Here ar...