Rise and Run

This week started my change of schedule to start running in the mornings instead of after work when the South Texas heat and humidity is almost unbearable. 

I took last week off to focus on my flood relief donations efforts and deliver everything we had on Sunday. If you haven't kept up with the floods that are going on all around Texas, then I would google it or you can check out my posts on it HERE and HERE. For my husband and I, the floods that hit the hill country really hit home for us since I am from the north side of San Antonio and he is a Texas State Alumni. Also, Corpus Christi had three local families that were swept away in the flood and as of this morning three members of those families are still missing. 

I did start my week off right thanks to my sister in law! We stayed with them Sunday after an long day so Monday morning I woke up early and went to CrossFit Seguin with her.

 
Tuesday I was sore...not gonna lie! But I got up at 5 AM and made it to the gym for a short 2 miles and abs. I am trying to make that a habit as well...every time I run, I do abs. Not only because having a strong core helps with running but because I would like a more toned tummy!

Wednesday was national running day but it was also my rest day. I got into running later in life...maybe a few years ago. It is a challenge for me to try to reach the goals I set for myself but I do enjoy. I am not the fastest, or the cutest in my outfits, nor do I run the longest but I am a runner in my own right and I will continue to run until my body tells me no more.

Thursday, oh Thursday! I seriously turned off my alarm at 5 and rolled over to go back to bed before the voice in my head started yelling me to get my ass out of bed! I am so glad I did. I got it another 2 miles and ab series. And for me the best part of getting up early and getting my day started is breakfast and coffee!

YUMMO!

American Bank Half Marathon Relay

Team Two of a Kind

I was so nervous for this race and I am not sure why. I think I get nervous for the 10k's because they are the challenging races for me right now. The rain finally stopped but it was in the mid 40's the whole race. We started on Shoreline and went down to Palmetto Park on Ocean and then headed back. I ran the second the leg. 

Results:

My leg time - 1:08:11.9

Total team time - 2:19:16.2

Average team pace - 10:53 (however I was more on track at 10:30 for the most part of the race)

My partner Becky coming in for the hand off

Finish strong!!

Team Two of a Kind!
I met Becky a year or so ago now I guess at an IronMan competition a local fitness guy put on.
I switched over to her CrossFit box until it closed last May.
Now she is one of my fave running buddies!

I didn't PR like I was hoping but overall I am very pleased with how I ran. I didn't walk near as much as my Carrera Race last fall.....Maybe .15 of a mile up a hill this time around. The new New Balances held up well and I think the sleeves helped too. I have been battling shin splints so I think both were needed by now. 

Breakfast because I was HANGRY! Whole30 compliant - potato hash, two eggs, cherry tomatoes, sauteed greens, and leftover fruit from my drive to Corpus for the run. I ate everything on my plate!

Saturday Shenaningans

Road WOD:

2 mile run

2 rounds:

5 burpess

10 squats

15 push ups

20 sit ups

25 jumping jacks

Unfortunately I didn't make it to the You Go Girl run Sunday morning. It is the first time I have paid for a race and didn't make it. : (

Alice First Saturday 5K

More of the girls from my old CrossFit gym in Ben Bolt. It was the first 5k for Danielle & Rochelle and they did awesome!

And if you are wondering why we are all wearing the same shirt....they were free if we wore them for the race. Anything for a free work out shirt right?