We're almost at the end of October...already! And Halloween is just a few days away. I'd like to know where the heck 2012 went?! Between the wedding back in May and all that's gone on in the year of running and living, I feel like it's just swooshed past me...and no one likes it when they're swooshed past!
How do I handle a swooshy year?
If I can just keep it steady under 9 min/miles!
This week's Featured Sneakers belong to Crystal, another fellow Sweatpink sister! She runs, she bikes, she lives and breathes being active!
How do I handle a swooshy year?
Lots of bubble baths :)
And trying new, non-chain, restaurants!
After church yesterday, we headed to a restaurant I'd only been to once but loved: Happy Fish. It's a family-owned (my fave!) Peruvian Restaurant in Tampa off of Armenia Avenue. I can't really describe Peruvian food well except it's a mix of Asian and Latin and just plain yummy! The portions here, are huge! Gar and I shared that steak plate above which came with fries, plantains, side salad, white beans, and yuca! Our bill was around $19 including drinks ... can't beat that!
Now that I'll all recharged with good eats in my tum-tum, I was ready to start off Motivational Monday with a tempo run. I know all of this PR talk I've been chatting about lately may be too much..but it happened again today. 44:25 for 5 miles ... last week was 44:33 I believe. It was in the 50s here in Florida this morning; that was my driving force ;) I only pray that the weather will hold up like this for November! {crosses fingers}
This week's Featured Sneakers belong to Crystal, another fellow Sweatpink sister! She runs, she bikes, she lives and breathes being active!
Name: Crystal Gauvin
Blog: http://crystalfun2race.wordpress.com
What is your favorite way to workout/exercise: My first love/passion will always be swimming, but since I have no pool nearby I am always trying other activities (running, biking, archery, volleyball, cyclocross, water-polo, floor hockey, softball, yoga, etc)
What is your #1 cheat food: ice cream
What advise do you have for those starting on a fitness journey: Find friends and a support system, whether it is online or in person AND don't make yourself do anything you hate (dislike is okay though :) )
Dream destination race/location: For somewhere I have never been, Hawaii hands down, but in terms of somewhere I would like to return, that would definitely be New Zealand/Australia. I had the opportunity to compete there in 2001 for swimming, but I have never been back.
Workout apparel must have (+brand): Anything from 110% (http://110playharder.com), comfortable shoes, Garmin edge 500 and TYR racetech goggles
Motivational motto/quote: "Hills Hurt, Couches Kill" is one of my favorite quotes, but my true personal motto is: you have to have fun and be willing to do it for a lifetime, otherwise it won't last (whether "it" is food/nutrition, fitness or just life in general).
Twitter: @fun2race
Instagram: CJG800
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CrystalFun2Race
Enjoy this brisk Monday everyone!
How have you passed this fast time in 2012 by?
Hooray for the ambassador teams - I've loved meeting you online Crysal :-). Definitely come check out Oz hen you can! Kat, I love your restaurant adventures - and congrats on yet another PR!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate! I gotta burn off all of these eats!
DeleteKat you are amazing! Your pace is awesome! Thanks for sharing with us Crystal! I love the quote..."Hills hurt, Couches Kill!" Gonna remember that one for sure!!
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Mindy! It's this cold weather! My asthma is cheering!
DeleteThat's a lot of food on one plate! Ive never had Peruvian cuisine, but now I may have to check and see if there's a good place in town.
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing us to other interesting ladies!
Haha and we ate it all! I love little dives!
DeleteI've never had Peruvian cuisine, but it sounds delicious! I love seafood and Asian and Latin dishes, so it sounds like something right down my alley; I'll need to keep my eyes peeled. Oh, and I also did a tempo run this morning. Great minds ... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Carrie! You keep it safe up there in the city!
DeleteThis year has gone by super fast, almost like it was never even here!! Congrats on the new PR!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThis year has been outrageously fast. Lets blame it on global warming or something. I love the favorite quote "Hills Hurt, Couches Kill"
ReplyDeleteSounds good Court!
DeleteI'm not quite sure that I'm keeping up with the last couple of months this year... mentally I'm still in June... aghhhh time warp!
ReplyDeletewow! great pace on the 5 mile run! keep up the awesome work!xox
ReplyDeleteGreat work girl - that food looks amazing! Nice write up about Crystal, she's doing awesome!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's almost November either! I'm sure you're chomping at the bit for it to get here...countdown to the 18th?! And the restaurant looks yummy. I LOVE plantains!
ReplyDeleteHooray for PRs!! And no, I do not like being swooshed past. 2012 has been an amazing year and I don't want it to end! Great spotlight - I'm heading over to her site to say hi!
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