RnR Savannah Training Recap and Things I’m Loving Right Now

Warning: this is going to be a rather ADHD post. But that’s OK! Because one of the things I’m loving this week is an article about exercise and ADHD. And it doesn’t just work for children! I was never formally diagnosed but have a STRONG feeling I may have it, and I KNOW that when I am regularly exercising I am far more focused and productive. Here’s the article if you want to check it out!

Happy to say this week’s training has been truly great. My 7 mile training run last Saturday was a hug confidence booster. Yes, I have trained for a half marathon many, many times and yet somehow always convince myself I can’t. What is that about? Very weird.img_4220

So that was followed up by a 2 a day on Tuesday (including a super fun run with my running group!), and a 4.5 mile run yesterday where I truly enjoyed every step. That hasn’t happened in awhile. The scenery wasn’t bad either!

I’ve also added cross training back in and am up to being able to swim half a mile. I would love to get that to a whole mile but ya’ll, it’s HARD to swim that far! But I feel very normal in the water and it always brings me joy so I’ll keep plugging away. At my pool at Lifetime Fitness, a mile is 32 full laps (back and forths) and the half mile took me about 25 minutes which I don’t think is that bad!

I am feeling more and more excited about the RnR Savannah race weekend!

Did I tell you I added the VIP experience? Can’t wait to tell you all about that! Hoping it was worth the money. Oh, and if you wanted to sign up but haven’t yet, there’s actually a groupon for it right now for $69 which is way less than I paid. Check it out!

I love listening to podcasts on long runs and if you’ve never done that you should try!

You can learn a lot and it makes the miles fly. You can check out the one I was interviewed for if you want (#humblebrag). Because Nicole DeBoom is amazing and mostly interviews Olympic Marathoners and founders of amazing companies. And ME. Crazytown. You can check that out here.

But this week I found another podcast I love! It’s the How She Really Does It podcast with Koren Motekaitis and it is PURE GOLD. Yesterday I listened to her interview with Martha Beck and am hooked! And bonus, she posts a lot so I have lots to catch up on. Check it out!makeacommitmentsmall

Also loving our new treadmill purchase!

She doesn’t get here until early next week (I thinks it’s a she – I’ll wait and let it reveal it’s gender;). I had a great experience at Fitness Resource and we got just what we needed in the Horizon T7 for the perfect price! I loved our last Horizon treadmill so was very happy to stick with a brand I trust. I walked in and told Matt (hi, Matt!) exactly what I needed and that we had to be under 2K all in, delivery, tax and everything. We opted for the service package because between the 5 of us we are very hard on treadmills! Thanks for a great experience! If you’re in the Atlanta area, definitely check them out.elitet7-treadmill_hero

As soon as I’m done posting this rather long post (sorry!), I’m off to bake for Cookies for Kid’s Cancer! We do this every year at work and it is SUCH a great organization! Please check them out and see how you can get involved. I’m going to really have to have some self control to not buy and consume all the things my lovely co-workers make. This girl is in training!

Have a great weekend! Do you have a race or a long run scheduled? Tell me about it here or on the FB page so we can cheer each other on!

31 thoughts on “RnR Savannah Training Recap and Things I’m Loving Right Now

  1. 32 Laps! I couldn’t do that! I think it’s healthy to always have some nerves before a race. You’ll do great though. Fingers crossed for better weather this year.

    1. I bet you could if you went slowly enough. I’m not beating any speed records in the water FOR SURE. And agreed on the weather – you know I’m a huge weather baby so if it’s too bad, I’ll be drinking coffee in the hotel room . . . .

  2. That’s a fantastic looking treadmill, I’m using one that might be about half my age… can’t wait to get a new one! And never even thought to do podcasts on my runs, might have to check that out!

  3. Great post! I have not tried the podcasts on long runs, but I have heard a lot of people enjoy this…I am amping up for some long runs soon, so will give it a try 🙂

  4. I too get all psyched out about training for half-marathons! What’s up with that? It’s like when those long run days come, I am overcome with anxiety! Yet, I’ve done it many times before. I know I can! It’s just a scary thought, I guess 🙂 I will have to check out that podcast.

  5. My parents have a treadmill in our house and when I was a child, I used to love it a lot and did running almost every day! Now I move out and live in the campus, so it’s hard to have one in my room! Thanks for your post!

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