Half Marathon Training..........9 weeks down, 3 to go!

Tuesday will mark my 10th week of training. I feel I have done a great job of sticking to the schedule but have missed two days due to being sick. I have 2 short runs during the week and a longer run on the weekend. For the last 8 weeks I had been doing interval training which consisted of running and walking. The first several weeks I ran 3 minutes of running/ 1 minute of walking. It eventually changed to 5 minutes of running/ 1 minute of walking and most recently it was 7 minutes of running/ 1 minute of walking. I struggled quite a bit with the 7 run/ 1 walk so I went back to the 5 minute/ 1 minute. Two Saturdays ago I had a shorter run of 4 miles and when I got to my running location I realized I did not have an interval workout set up for 4 miles. I was totally freaking out but decided I would warm up with my typical 3 minute walk and would run until I got tired. I managed to run the entire 4 miles!! I was super stoked and could not believe I had actually done it. I realized that I did much better without the in the interval runs I had on set up on my watch.  This past week I ran without intervals and did quite a bit better on my overall run.

I  had a 9 mile run yesterday and ran the entire first 4.5 miles and did the best I could on my way back.  I did a little running and a little walking.  I typically text my mom when I head out and give her a round about time it will take me to finish.  Based on the 8 miles I ran a few weeks ago, I told her it would take me about 2 hours and 15 minutes give or take.  I accomplished my 9 miles in 1:53:43.  This was definitely a personal record for me!  Next week I will run my last long run until race day and I will set out on a 10 mile run.  I'm hoping it goes as well as yesterday did.

2015!!

We had a busy 2014 but definitely looking forward to what 2015 has in store for us. We did a lot of family time during the holidays and it was really nice to have Cesario home. I spent the New Year with my family in LA. We went to the Rose Bowl Parade, Santa Anita Horse Races and managed to get to Downtown Disney! I had a great time but it was nice to get home to the girls and our house.

I started my half marathon training this past week and managed to run 9.36 miles. I am trying very hard to improve my pace and breathing. Penelope turned 4 this past Thursday and she is a little fire ball. My classes for the 2015 winter term will officially start on Monday and I am looking forward to getting back to work. I will continue to work at my hair salon when they need me. I have such a good time while I am there and look forward them calling me. I have missed blogging so it is one of the things I want to stick to this year.

Scentsy Laundry Love

About a month ago I decided to try Scentsy's dryer disk. I was a bit reluctant but thought what the heck! OMG.....I absolutely loved them! They add just a hint of frangrance to the items I put in the dryer. I decided to get a little crazy and ordered the laundry love which is a multi-pack that contains 1 Washer Whiffs Tub, 1 Laundry Liquid, and 2 Dryer Disks.

Washer wiffs is pure indulgence: fragrance for your clothes! Add a cap of Washer Whiffs and enhance everything from your towels to your Sunday best with Scentsy fragrance and is available in two sizes.

Laundry liquid a high efficiency laundry detergent that lives up to its name. Ultra concentrated Layers Laundry Liquid delivers the perfect amount of amazing Scentsy fragrance and packs as much punch in a few easy pumps as a capful of traditional detergent. Our cutting-edge formula transforms the way cleaning agents bond with dirt and stains, lifting and washing them away and leaving every load of laundry remarkably fresh and clean.

Dryer disk goes into the dryer and infuses your clothes with scent for up to 15 loads.

It comes in 10 fragrances!! My favorite scent is French Lavendar!

If you interested in ordering, you can check out my Scentsy website.

30 Day Ab Challenge

We have decided that this years Christmas gift to ourselves is to take a trip. It has been 5 years since Cesario and I have taken a trip alone. We typically go with our friends which has been fantastic. Initially we had plans to go to Germany but when we realized how much work it would be we decided that we needed another plan. Plus the weather was going to be super cold, the highs were 38 degrees. We were looking for something relaxing that did not include getting up at a certain time, tours, etc. After going back and forth we decided we were going to hit the beach. We booked a trip to the Dominican Republic. We are both looking forward to some much needed rest and relaxation.

I workout regularly but need a little extra to get beach body ready. I found this 30 day ab challenge and have decided to start tomorrow! Hopefully I lose a little of the fat and tone up my mid section. Stay tuned!