Snacks: Apple and pistachios (not pictured)
Dinner: For dinner last night I worked on another recipe, Sweet Potato Bean Stew, topped with tomato, avocado and sour supreme with a few whole grain crackers.
Dessert: Swiss Almond Coconut Milk Ice Cream (not pictured)
What did you eat Wednesday?
I have made huge improvements in my workouts over the the past 10 days, i.e. I went from zero to 6.6 miles of run/walk and 35 minute workout last week to this week where I have already put in 11 miles of running and walking and I still have three more days! It feels great to be back. It is crazy how Neil’s accident directly affected my workouts. The first week after his accident was as stressful time that resulted in little sleep and little time to do much of anything besides try to keep the house in a manageable state, check in on Neil frequently and stay up on any commitments that I had. Now things are better and Neil is back to work and slowly getting back to his normal routine. He sees the neurologist in 11 days and we are hoping for good news and that he will be able to get back to running (and driving- I’m over being a taxi driver).
The next step is for me to get back to the gym. It’s been a challenge because I’ve been back to running and it has been beautiful out so no desire to run inside and because Neil is only allowed to go for walks and I’m his driver I haven’t been going right after work. This weekend and until he gets the okay Neil and I are going to go to the gym together after work so I can do some alternative cardio and weights and he can walk on the dreadmill or hangout and read magazines and watch TV. 
Okay so we are almost fully back. Neil has 11 more days before he sees the neurologist and (hopefully) gets the okay to go back to running. Since we can no longer do the Disney Half Marathon we have been on the lookout for a new half to run. Today I came across the perfect one; there’s beer, running and the beach….in New Hampshire…in February.
I know it’ll be a little cold for sun bathing but that’s okay we’re there to run and have an amazing time! Is anyone else running this or have you or do you want to?
Training for this half is going to start for me next week! I am sticking with the Galloway plan because I have been using it thus far and am loving it!
On another note I have a 10k on Saturday which I am debating about. It was supposed to be in line with my original half marathon training but since Neil went and got himself injured (silly man) I got thrown off my training plan and I’m not sure if I am physically up to doing it. I had a great 4 mile run this week and a quick and easy 2 mile run yesterday but I am not sure if I am ready to do 6.2 miles on Saturday. I guess I’ll decide between now and 7am tomorrow.
Now on to the good stuff sports bras! I have been working on finding various sports bras for giving me the right support for various activities. When it comes to being active I lucked out that I’m not in need of something that is super supportive since ahem…there isn’t a ton to support. I have tried a number of bras and I have a few favorites but my new addition is easily becoming a favorite of mine for a number of reasons.
For the past few weeks I have been trying out the Moving Comfort Rebound Racer Sports Bra and I am loving it and no you don’t get a photo of me in it so this one from their site will have to do. My thoughts:
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The Hubz has been working on a new site for my Health Coaching however due to his accident things are a little behind so I took it upon myself (with a little help from him) to work on a temporary site. I decided I needed to get off the IIN provided site and so far I am liking what I have come up with. I am going to spend some time this weekend working on things more but I just wanted to give you a peek at the new site.
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to normal.
For the first time this week I am up early because I want to be. I didn’t have to wake Neil up every 2 hours last night and I finally slept through most of the night. I’m still run down and Neil is still having headaches and is weak but things are slowly improving. Yesterday I went back to work which was difficult because I was scared to leave Neil and because I was just so exhausted it was hard to get back into the routine. I am happy to say Neil is getting back to eating and keeping food down (win!) and we went on a half mile walk yesterday.
I am hoping to get back to my normal(ish) routine over the next few days.
Again thank you for all the support!
I might be a little MIA the next few days. Neil had a little accident and I had to rush home early from my IIN conference this morning. Neil has a concussion and fractured eye orbital and some minor internal bleeding. The short story is He went over his bike handles when breaking down a hill; the back break malfunctioned and wouldn’t release. He has to stay over at the hospital tonight for observation and has to have another CT scan. Luckily he has a private room (with a view) and I can stay. I am exhausted but so glad he is okay.
Thoughts:
Since I started running I have been on the lookout for running gear that fits well, is comfortable to run in and of course it needs to look cute. I have been slowly accumulating new items, some that work really well and some that are not so great and have resulted in chaffing or just don’t fit correctly. One of the newest tops I have tired out is from Be Seen the creators of active gear for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as running, biking and walking.
Be Seen is the vision of Eric and Lisa Fenstermacher. As dedicated age-group triathletes living in Dallas. TX, they appreciate the need to be safe and aware on the roads. Unfortunately it seems everyone involved in an outdoor lifestyle knows someone that knows someone with a tragic story. Eric and Lisa want to help these stories change to tales of accomplishment. The most effective mechanism to achieve this is through education and awareness. They firmly believe that awareness is the precursor to change. Be Seen out there and stay safe.[1]
Eric and Lisa have created a fashionable and effective way to improve the safety for outdoor activity lovers with their Been Seen athletic tops. The large designs on all sides of the garment brightly reflect vehicle headlights and other ambient light. They are made from sweat wicking fabric, moisture moves quickly to the surface where it evaporates.
Reminder: Don't take photos at 5am.
My thoughts:
As soon as I received this top I tried it right on and headed out on a early evening run on the bike path. The things I love about this top:
– The Length. I have found that my biggest issue with woman’s running tops is that they are many times too short or way too long. I was happy to find that this shirt was just the right length, hitting at the hips and it was perfect because it didn’t ride up while I ran (my other huge issue).
– Safety First. I really love that the large design that is both on the front and back is not an eyesore. I am all about safety first but I cringe at the though of florescent orange and neon green tops. This top is great because it’s cute and promotes safety.
– Overall fit. I know I mentioned above that I like the length but the overall fit is also worth noting. I was told in advanced that the shirts tend to run a little big so when ordering one you probably want to go a size smaller, I had to. I also loved that it was fitted but not tight or hugging and the sleeve length was perfect.
–The fabric. I thought the fabric was perfect. I went on a hot run in the top and I felt great. The fabric breathes and doesn’t chaff. I did find that fabric to be a bit heavy though especially for 75F+ and 50%+ humidity (welcome to VT summer), however I do think that it will be perfect now that it is cooler in the mornings and evenings but not cold enough for long sleeves (although Be Seen has those too).
Overall. Overall I love the top. I would recommend it to anyone especially those who are avid bikers, outdoor runners and walkers. It is comfortable, cute and of course promotes safety first.
Guidelines: Giveaway for your own Be Seen top is open to US residents only. Giveaway will close at 8pm on 9/6/2011. You must do the mandatory question, for additional entries you MUST leave a separate comment for each entry.
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1. Visit the Be Seen site here and complete this sentence: Been Seen is ______
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[1]: Been Seen|About
