I find it cruel and unusual punishment to make someone go back to work after 4 days off. Yes, I'm whining...and yes, I'm done now ;)
Despite my Grinch-like morning vibe, I snapped into a more Elf-like vibe and headed to spin class with Pete and Kathy at 5:45 this morning. Yes, 5:45 a.m. Pete is a friend of mine who I met through Ben at his monthly fun 5ks for charity, and know of as a kick-butt cyclist and triathlete. I got to class early at 5:30 to pick out a bike and before I knew it, class was in session! I really enjoyed Pete's witty humor and choice of 80's hair band music - seriously, nothing is better than Motley Crue before the sun comes out! The Keiser bikes, new ones I hadn't tried before, were super smooth and comfortable - a lot could be said about the magnetic resistance and mini-computer that read your resistance and cadence for you. A great way to kick off this week! (along with the nap I took afterwards ;)
Another Monday means it's time for another pair of Featured Sneakers and this week they belong to my buddy Beka over at rebeccaroams.com! I met Beka at a Tampa Bay Lady Bloggers meet up and we quickly grew to being pals and were running together during our weekly runs & hang out quite often - she's on the recovery path from a hip injury - she's BACK! Check out a little more about her here!
Name: BekaBlog: rebeccaroams.com
What is your favorite way to workout/exercise: Running is my go to, but I've traveled out my comfort zone and now love spin and boot camp/circuit style workouts on the days I'm not running.
What is your #1 cheat food: FRENCH FRIES. I can't stop.
What advise do you have for those starting on a fitness journey: Move every day! Even if it's just 15 minutes of jumping/dancing around your living room to Pandora. Push yourself harder than you ever have, and on days you feel down or unmotivated, look to those around you - find and be a part of a community that you know will motivate you! It works wonders!
Dream destination race/location: San Francisco Nike Women's Marathon (yes, the full!!)
Favorite inspirational fitness personality/trainer: Jamie Eason/Kara Goucher
Workout apparel must have (+brand): My absolute favorite piece I own is my UnderArmour Armour sports bra! Completely worth it - they keep my girls' supported!
Motivational motto/quote: It's not the most prophetic, but KEEP RUNNING. It goes on repeat on those grueling running. :-)
Twitter: twitter.com/rebeccaroams
Instagram: http://followgram.me/rebeccaroams
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RebeccaRoams
How have you come back today after a holiday weekend?
Any questions for Beka or myself?
Yay! Thank you for the <3! Good choice in pics too. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love executive decisions ;)
DeleteAwesome! Great pics of you girls. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Nanci!
DeleteHeart Beks! I didn't have 4 days off but I still didn't want to go back to work! ;-)
ReplyDelete5 day weekend and 2 day workweek?? ;)
DeleteLoved learning more about Beka!!! Thanks for sharing!!! It was hard sending the boys to school today after a week off. It's so quiet in the house today! I miss them!
ReplyDeleteAw, I know, I didn't want to leave Jaeden ;)
DeleteI love having friends in my classes! Thanks for the shout out. My favorite cheat food: PIZZA, I think it should have its own place of the food pyramid.
ReplyDeleteI feel a ton better - the leg that is - I think I might just be a regular Monday party crasher!
DeleteI love Becca!! You both are just too cute. The Nike Womens marathon does sound like fun and I adore Jamie Eason!
ReplyDeleteThanks chica!
DeleteLove the photos of the two of you together....great running buddies and friends too! Is Becca running at WDW in February too? Hopefully I can meet you both then! SPA <3
ReplyDeleteI think she's doing RNR instead, but I'll be there with some buds in January AND February!
DeleteYou two are too cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm just starting my holidays :)
I always forget we're a little off ;)
DeleteI go to Pete's class on Wednesdays! Kills me! Come play this week?
ReplyDeleteI'll do my best! ;)
DeleteYay for spin class! I haven't been in forever. I need to get so much better about cross training. Yay for Beka! I was so impressed with her half marathon after coming back from that injury.
ReplyDeleteI was AMAZED how good I felt after an hour of cycling this morning - no ibu, no compression, I feel the best I've felt in over a week! Let's see how I do on my run tomorrow ;)
DeleteShe's adorable, love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking it out Jenelle!
DeleteSeriously helicopter time.
ReplyDeleteI so want to crazy your TB lady blogger stuff!
Love you all!
For reals Abs!
Delete5:45am is early!! Loved learning more about Becca and I too am jealous of your blogger meet-ups!
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't get a nap after we might not be celebrating my early wake up
Deletehey hey hey :0)
ReplyDeleteIm moving to SF I could come and cheer her on at the marathon :-)
That'd be great! I hope to visit one day!!
DeleteSpin at 5:45 after a 4 day weekend?? Are you a glutton for punishment?? :p Great spotlight - LOVE Becca!!
ReplyDeleteHaha I think I still regret grubbing on thanksgiving ;)
DeleteAww.. love this! Becca you're so dang cute! ;)
ReplyDeleteLove this part: "find and be a part of a community that you know will motivate you!" SO true!! I just have my online ladies to motivate me, but you guys rock!