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Monday, September 15, 2014

Virtual 5K Race Results #DJV5K

Happy Monday!

Saturday morning, Saro ran the 5K with me.  We ran near my high school.  I run there often because it's flat.  I've been trying really hard to manage a sub 30 but came in at 33:15.  It was perfect running weather - cloudy and cool, about 62 degrees. 


Since we didn't stop, I didn't get to take any other pictures.  Plus, they would be boring anyway since it was a residential area.

Next up, a 4 mile race with my cousin in 3 weeks.  She just had a baby 3 months ago and is doing couch to 5K and doing a 2nd round of 21 day fix starting next week.  She's doing great!

Have a good week :)


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Friday, September 12, 2014

Fall Decor

Happy Friday!  Yesterday I took a sick day.  I'm feeling a bit better but not 100%.  I'm hoping the DJV5K knocks this cold/allergies out of me tomorrow ;)

I started decorating for Fall a little early this year.  

Most items are from Home Goods, Pier 1 and a local gift shop.  The mini cat pillow is my favorite.

I've also been browsing Etsy and I'm tempted to buy a couple things.

Have a good weekend!






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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

My 5th 5K

This past weekend, I ran my town's 1st annual 5K.  It actually started a block up the street from our house and I knew the route before hand which was nice.  I also knew that the last mile was a steady uphill.  Yikes.  I try to avoid this hill whenever possible.

It was about 80 degrees with 85% humidity which was pretty terrible.  Here are the results:

Distance: 3.2 mi
Duration: 36:06 min.
Pace: 11:18 min/mi

Definitely not my best pace BUT, last Thursday I ran my quickest 5K in a year and a half.  The weather that night was perfect!  Here are those results:

Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 32:05
Pace: 10:20 min/mi

I'm so close to getting to a 5K in 30 minutes or less.  My pace has to be 9:40 min/mi or less.  I'm planning on running tonight after a double Piyo and then the virtual DJV5K this Saturday! :)


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Monday, September 8, 2014

The *finished* Shed: Part 3

We finally finished the shed last night!  Painting the edges was harder than I thought.  It took 3 hours (grand total 7 hours to paint it) and since the surface is wood/bumpy, it really took a lot of concentration and a steady hand.  My hands are achy today and my hips hurt from clenching myself not to fall of the ladder - LOL.

Looks teal here but it's a blue/gray


Finished!!!


Looks small from standing next to the house ;)


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Friday, September 5, 2014

Great Fall Shopping Deals

I've been shopping for some new clothes and shoes for work and currently, DSW and Express have some really awesome online deals but hurry, only a few more days!

DSW

I love DSW.  I buy almost all of my shoes from them online.  Right now, they have $10 off anything, $20 off $99 or $40 off $199.  I scored 4 new pairs of work shoes for $157.  Free shipping and free exchanges if needed.  Use promo code "SHOPFALL."  If you're not a DSW rewards member, you should sign up.  You get 10 points for every dollar you spend and once you hit 1,500 points, you'll get a $10 certificate.  They'll also randomly send you $5 off coupons.

Express

Express has $10 off $30, $30 off $75 or $75 off $150.  This sale started today but yesterday, they had all dress pants for $39.90 so I purchased 2 pairs.  I might use the $75 off $150 to get 2 more pairs and a blouse.  Use promo code "1227."

Don't forget to shop through Ebates!

I am also a huge fan of Ann Taylor LOFT but I'm waiting for their 50% off everything sale ;)

I'd like to know what your favorite apparel and shoe stores are and where you typically find great deals?!


Have a great weekend!


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Thursday, September 4, 2014

If You Knew Me In High School Link Up



I forgot about this link up so I don't have pictures to share but if I remember tonight, I'll take some and upload them later.
 
If you knew me in high school, you would know...
 
...I only played soccer freshman year.  I was never an athlete but wanted to try it out.  After that, I decided to get a job.
 
...My first job was at TCBY.
 
...I was on the yearbook committee.
 
...I was in the ski club.
 
...My friends and I would hide behind the outdoor hockey rink to try to skip gym class.  Our gym teacher would yell at us but I think she also thought it was funny.  We would hear "Girlsss..!!" and start giggling.
 
...I had 2 boyfriends.  One freshman year into sophomore year and one junior year into freshman year of college.
 
...Senior year, I got drunk for the first time at my friends house off Smirnoff ice and when someone asked if I was drunk I said "I'm not drunk, I just can't walk."  LOL I definitely have that picture somewhere.  OOF.
 
...In the school cafeteria, I would almost always eat a bagel with cream cheese for breakfast, pasta with meat sauce for lunch and two sugar cookies.  Holy carb overload.
 
...I used to fall asleep in Spanish class.
 
...I liked Math and Art the best.
 
 
I have a lot of really great memories from high school!




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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Runs, Buns, Guns and Ab Challenge

I hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend.  I sure did.  We went to a BBQ and celebrated a friend's surprise 30th birthday.  One cup of sangria and I was toast.  Literally that stuff was super strong.
 
It's also been the hottest it has been all summer here in NJ.  July and August were mild - in the 70s and 80s.  Today?  It's 92 and will remain hot for the rest of the week.  Go figure.
 
I was able to get four runs in last week, despite the heat:
 
8/26:
Distance: 2.3 mi
Pace: 11:00 min/mi
Total Time: 25:49
 
8/29:
Distance: 2 mi
Pace: 9:55 min/mi
Total Time: 19:51
 
8/31:
Distance: 2.7 mi
Pace: 11:13 min/mi
Total Time: 30:03
 
9/1:
Distance: 2 mi
Pace: 10:53 min/mi
Total Time: 21:49
 
 
 
As you can see, my pace is never the same.  I think it depends mainly on the weather and my energy level.  I definitely do better in the cool weather and when I've eaten within 2 hours.  If I run right after work, it's around 6:00.  I have lunch at 12 and a small snack around 3 so that's a pretty big gap.
 
On another note, I signed up on Facebook for this Buns, Guns and Ab challenge through my Beachbody coach.  It started yesterday, but feel free to join and start today!  The leg lifts are done by laying on your back and lifting your legs up and down (together).  It's killer!  I'm doing 3 sets.
 
Here's the schedule:
 

 
Have a great evening!
 

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