I Finished The Half Marathon!
Hey guys! This is just a quick post to let you know that I finished my half marathon today! The weather was cool and very windy, but all in all I did well, actually VERY well… I set a new post-babies personal best! My finishing time was 2:00:30! I’m so excited!
I was hoping to break two hours, as I have quite a race history of FLIRTING with two hours – 2:01, 2:04, 2:06, 2:08 etc… Those results are from almost ten years ago while I was still in my late twenties, so it feels really good to know that this mom of 3, who is closing in on 40, and is still nursing a baby can still run!
I’m off to celebrate with a much deserved Guinness now that the baby is asleep:
Tomorrow I’ll give you my full race report – I promise!
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Let The Half Marathon Training Begin…Again.
In January of this year I whipped out my credit card and registered for a few races this year. I vowed to myself that THIS YEAR would be THE YEAR that I finally returned to running. Like really running… Running as often as I did BEFORE kids. So my race registrations included TWO half marathons – one in the spring and another in the fall. My goal was to FINALLY lose stomach fat – and LOTS of it!
My spring half marathon “training” (if you can even call it that), consisted of running 5k three times a week, with a 10k longer run on the weekend for three weeks in a row before the “race”. Yes – I kinda faked that half marathon, but did surprisingly well, all things considered. (6 mos post-partum, no training, very little sleep the night before because of the baby). I finished in 2 hrs and 8 mins. Not too shabby.
Me at the Toronto Women's Half Marathon May 2011
So… my second half marathon is coming up in 7 short weeks from now on October the 16th (which is actually an eternity compared to how long I “trained” for my last half marathon). Now that I have some time to train, here’s my “plan” (I’m awful at sticking to plans, but I’m hopeful sharing it with you will make me more accountable):
Mon – 8k
Tues – BodyPump class
Wed – 8k
Thurs – rest
Fri – 8k
Sat – BodyPump class
Sun – long run
My long runs will start at 10k, and I’ll add 1k to it each week, until 2 weeks before the race (which means that the Sunday long run 2 weeks before will be 15k). I’m back down to my racing weight (yay!) so I’m optimistic this “plan” will enable me to run a faster race than I did this spring.
Look out Scotiabank Waterfront Half Marathon… here I come!!
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Football Fashion 4Her by Carl Banks T-Shirt and Hoodie Giveaway
Are you ready for some football??!!!!
Football opening day is just around the corner and fashion and football are going prime time on HSN (Home Shopping Network)! On September 5, (a week before the eve of the 2011 football opener), at 1 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM and 8 PM EDT, NFL legend and Hall of Famer Carl Banks will appear on HSN (Home Shopping Network) to introduce the G-III’s Women’s Collection, 4Her, by Carl Banks.
Being introduced for the first time on HSN during their Football Fan Shop on September 5th, 2011, Banks is releasing licensed NFL team T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Ringer three Baseball T’s and Sweatpants made of French terry, sueded fleece and combed cotton with distressed appliqué. Prices of the collection range from $19.95 to $49.95 with knock out best sellers from the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints teams, to name a few. This is a full line of sports lounge apparel that is stylish enough for Monday Night Football with the boys, yet comfy to wear out to game day tailgating events. This line of clothing comes in sizes 10 and up so they’re perfect for plus size girls – Awesome!
Carl is also offering a HUGE giveaway of two complimentary New York Giants tickets along with two free round-trip domestic tickets to the game, sponsored by Southwest Airlines! The winner will be announced LIVE on-air during the launch.
To enter for the two complimentary New York Giants tickets along with two free round-trip domestic tickets to the game, sponsored by Southwest Airlines Like Carl’s Facebook Page AND Follow Carl on Twitter
In addition to entering for the GRAND prize you can
Win a fabulous T-shirt and Hoodie of your choice from the 4Her Collection from me!
(Ends on September 4, 2011)
How do you enter? Like Carl’s Facebook Page AND Follow Carl on Twitter then leave a comment on this post to let me know.
EXTRA ENTRIES: (Leave a separate comment for each entry):
1. Vote for me @fitcheerldr in the 50 Most Inspirational Healthy Tweeps list = 1 entry
2. Tweet about this giveaway (click that Retweet button at the top of this post) = 1 entry.
3. Follow me on Twitter (@fitcheerldr) = 1 entry.
4. Subscribe to my Fitness Cheerleader newsletter of Fitness Tips & Motivation (subscribers get a FREE copy of my walk n tone mp3) = 1 entry.
This giveaway will end on: September 4, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Good luck!
Disclaimer: I did not pay for this product. It was sent to me and in exchange, I’ve posted an honest review of it. I was not compensated nor was I encouraged by the manufacturer to post a positive review. This review is based solely on my experience with this product.
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Football Fashion 4Her by Carl Banks T-Shirt and Hoodie Giveaway
Are you ready for some football??!!!!
Football opening day is just around the corner and fashion and football are going prime time on HSN (Home Shopping Network)! On September 5, (a week before the eve of the 2011 football opener), at 1 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM and 8 PM EDT, NFL legend and Hall of Famer Carl Banks will appear on HSN (Home Shopping Network) to introduce the G-III’s Women’s Collection, 4Her, by Carl Banks.
Being introduced for the first time on HSN during their Football Fan Shop on September 5th, 2011, Banks is releasing licensed NFL team T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Ringer three Baseball T’s and Sweatpants made of French terry, sueded fleece and combed cotton with distressed appliqué. Prices of the collection range from $19.95 to $49.95 with knock out best sellers from the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints teams, to name a few. This is a full line of sports lounge apparel that is stylish enough for Monday Night Football with the boys, yet comfy to wear out to game day tailgating events. This line of clothing comes in sizes 10 and up so they’re perfect for plus size girls – Awesome!
Carl is also offering a HUGE giveaway of two complimentary New York Giants tickets along with two free round-trip domestic tickets to the game, sponsored by Southwest Airlines! The winner will be announced LIVE on-air during the launch.
To enter for the two complimentary New York Giants tickets along with two free round-trip domestic tickets to the game, sponsored by Southwest Airlines Like Carl’s Facebook Page AND Follow Carl on Twitter
In addition to entering for the GRAND prize you can
Win a fabulous T-shirt and Hoodie of your choice from the 4Her Collection from me!
(Ends on September 4, 2011)
How do you enter? Like Carl’s Facebook Page AND Follow Carl on Twitter then leave a comment on this post to let me know.
EXTRA ENTRIES: (Leave a separate comment for each entry):
1. Vote for me @fitcheerldr in the 50 Most Inspirational Healthy Tweeps list = 1 entry
2. Tweet about this giveaway (click that Retweet button at the top of this post) = 1 entry.
3. Follow me on Twitter (@fitcheerldr) = 1 entry.
4. Subscribe to my Fitness Cheerleader newsletter of Fitness Tips & Motivation (subscribers get a FREE copy of my walk n tone mp3) = 1 entry.
This giveaway will end on: September 4, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Good luck!
Disclaimer: I did not pay for this product. It was sent to me and in exchange, I’ve posted an honest review of it. I was not compensated nor was I encouraged by the manufacturer to post a positive review. This review is based solely on my experience with this product.
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You Know You’re a Good Cook When…
Tonight Brooke came up to me at dinner time, ravenously hungry:
Brooke: Mommy, is dinner ready yet?
Me: It’s almost ready honey.
Brooke: It is? (not believing me) But where’s the smoke?
Thanks a lot kiddo 
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You Know You’re a Good Cook When…
Tonight Brooke came up to me at dinner time, ravenously hungry:
Brooke: Mommy, is dinner ready yet?
Me: It’s almost ready honey.
Brooke: It is? (not believing me) But where’s the smoke?
Thanks a lot kiddo
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