Run.Chew.Sparkle

Alrighty the day has come, the end of the year post. I am a day early on this one, just because I actually had some time to sit down and unwind and finally write it. Who knows what tomorrow will bring!! Okay, so if I had to put a title to the year 2014, I would say, it was all about me getting out of my comfort zone. But not only getting out of my comfort zone but about growth!! This year looking back was a really big year for me. It might not seem like a lot went on or happened but significantly when I look back, I did a lot of pretty amazing things. The beginning of the year with the Gasparilla Distance Classic, running 25.5 miles in two days with 3 races. Then I went to right to the Iron Girl Half Marathon, then taking the biggest jump and deciding to sign up for my first Full Marathon. Training for that marathon, while holding down a full time job, not your most typical one either, while in the summer and in the state of Florida. I trained for 5.5 months, stuck to the plan

Okay again my posts are out of order, due to my phone not publishing the post I wrote from the app. But it is after Christmas it was a great Christmas. I was beyond exhausted so took advantage of being lazy all day. I didn't clean or do laundry, I just ate then nap, then ate lunch then napped, then laid around. I was so beat, physically and mentally. But I finally relaxed. Friday I had to be to work super early because the mall was still on crazy holiday hours. I was very cranky, crabby and still tired, but made it through the day and even went to Old Navy and got some good deals with a gift card. Then came home and passed out into a nice long nap. Then decided to clean the heck out of our apartment, finally. Still haven't attacked the laundry, but that can wait. I unwind ed with a nice bottle of wine on Friday too, which felt great knowing I didn't have to wake up for work the next day or set an alarm. It has been forever since I haven't had to do that. I woke

Merry Christmas to all!!! It's been a great day so far! I woke up a bit earlier than planned but was able to do exactly what I wanted which was Was to just sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee in peace and watch a XMas movie. Then we opened presents from our families and each other I got some really great gifts from my work family too They know me so well! After presents and a sit down breakfast, I passed out on the couch again for a good hour! Now we are having our traditional Chinese Christmas lunch! Hope everyone is having a great day too!!

So I am feeling a little bit defeated right now. I had to stop the run streak. I seriously gave that run streak, everything and anything I had in me for the past 23 days. But work, well work just took over. Being in retail this is by far the busiest time of year for me. I am working long hours, early mornings and late nights. I get little sleep and my energy level is all over the place. I survive on coffee and protein bars and then come home and eat whatever is quick and easy, which the last couple of nights have been Chipotle. No complaints on that one. Some times during the day, I even completely forget to take a sip of water or eat anything. For instance yesterday, I peed only twice the whole day. When I got up at 9:00 and then not again until 8:30 in the night. I drank coffee and that was it, just a tall from Starbucks. My pee was so dark. I know a little graphic, but that was the moment, I knew my life as just exhausting. I mean I was so busy, I didn't even pee. Normal

Hello Again!!!!! Oh my I have been quite absent. This is actually the first time I have sat down with my computer in forever. I did do a post about day 15, 16 & 17 from my phone. You will see that one coming through too soon, it took forever to publish. Okay, so as you can imagine my life is a total tail spin. Work is really starting to ramp up a bit. It is busy and crazy and I feel like I should just build a bed in the back and just sleep there all the time. Since my life day off which was last Tuesday, I worked 83 hours. INSANE!!! This week alone from Sunday until yesterday, I have put in 33 hours. Today is my only day off and my last day off until Christmas. And you know what, it is what it is. I am still doing the run streak, every single day. Even if it kills me. I seriously thought that training for a marathon was some tough shit, but this run streak after work or before work is really hard. I am just exhausted or beat. I mean I feel great every day but I mean the last th

Oh I have slack a lacking on the blogging home front this week, seriously with work, it has just taken over my whole life. 11 more days!! But even so, I have still be able to do the run streak every single day, even when I really, really do not want to at all. It has been just 1 mile runs but hey if it wasn't for the accountability I wouldn't be doing anything. Day 15 Day 16 And yesterday day 17 You can see my pace slower again. It's just because I'm tired. I'm heading out soon to another this morning for Day 18. Half way done with streak!! Woohoo!! I'm off on Wednesday so I'm really hoping to get a decent long run in for that day. And some randomness of the last couple of days too They finally came in and they are delicious!!! Bath and Body works did a 1 day sale on their candles for 8.00 a piece and I had a 10.00 off coupon!!! We were super festive at work yesterday and it totally helped because we had an awesome sales day too!!! And I ended the night with

Oh my goodness am I tired!! Another very long day at work! Can we say story of my life??!! Yesterday I was off and had a great day of Trader Joe's shopping, napping, down .2 at WW, free Starbucks and Day 13 of the Run streak with a 2 mile run! Oh and breakfast out at our favorite place Daily Eats! Egg white southwest bowl. And I got this at TJ Holy delicious!!  And today nothing exciting at all, just a long, long day at work. Worked 730-730 and then had to get a quick, quick runnin for the streak.. Day 14. A very slow mile on the treadmill.. Ughh hate that thing but got it done And now sleep lol

This was the mile that almost wasn't and that took for EVER!!! I worked today 8-7, on my feet all day on in my flats, which hurt my calves so bad! But when I got home, the first thing was putting on my running shoes! These 8:00 am work days are tough, I want to sleep in but at work I never leave on time, but you know what im determined and motivated! I will get this done!!  After my run and this day, this was soooo needed  And it was pretty delicious!!

Today was a lazy day. The next two Sunday's I have to work, so I wanted to take advantage of just sleeping in and laying around. I have off on Tuesday again, but then go to Wednesday of next week and then no days off until Christmas. Oh Retail Joy, but I can't complain too much, normally we go for like 12 days without a day off, so I am happy with the scheduling they gave us this year. But it means on those days off, I am taking advantage of being super lazy. It was a cold and misty day anyway, so I didn't feel too bad about not doing anything. I kept our Christmas lights on all day and stayed in my PJ's, even to the grocery store. Yup and I didn't put on a bra either, YOLO! I tried to take a nap, but that wasn't happening so I got my run in. I got in 3 miles. And believe it, the first miles was 10:38!! 10:38!!!! I haven't ran that fast since May, when I went and ran with my boss for a 5k! I was really pushing myself. My lungs felt like they would ex

This post will be short and sweet but to show my accountability to the run streak :0)! I worked 11-8 and instead of running before work which I would normally do, I went after work. It was tough and I wanted to just come home eat, lay down and sleep.. But I put on my clothes and went for the run  So that 1.00 is over and done with and I got it in. I'm very proud but next time I will run in the morning for sure!! Oh and I love my shirt from Victoria's Secret so much 

Okay so yesterday was a super long day at work! I had a huge executive visit and then did a closing shift at my store, I was exhausted when I got home and the only thing that sounded good for dinner was cereal and then I passed out! But I did get day 8 of the run streak completed.. Small mileage but right on target! Being I had such a long day yesterday, waking up this morning was tough. I just wanted to sleep or be lazy before I had work! It sucked but I took the pavement because I did not want to give up the streak! I'm stronger and more determined than that!! I had very sweaty 2 miles today! I think on my days I work 1-2 miles are really good for me. Days I close 3 miles and then days off 5-6, it's been a good. And I'm feeling good and making good choices and tired and well rested. Plus my clothes and how I feel is starting to catch up to me too.   I had a rough morning today with not wanting to run and being tired and James and I are In a huge fight but that sweat and r

Okay so yesterday was a super long day at work! I had a huge executive visit and then did a closing shift at my store, I was exhausted when I got home and the only thing that sounded good for dinner was cereal and then I passed out! But I did get day 8 of the run streak completed.. Small mileage but right on target! Being I had such a long day yesterday, waking up this morning was tough. I just wanted to sleep or be lazy before I had work! It sucked but I took the pavement because I did not want to give up the streak! I'm stronger and more determined than that!! I had very sweaty 2 miles today! I think on my days I work 1-2 miles are really good for me. Days I close 3 miles and then days off 5-6, it's been a good. And I'm feeling good and making good choices and tired and well rested. Plus my clothes and how I feel is starting to catch up to me too.   I had a rough morning today with not wanting to run and being tired and James and I are In a huge fight but that sweat and r

Okay my day off was one of those boring type ones!! Started off with making myself a great breakfast of 1/2 cup of egg whites with tons of veggies, such as brocoli, carrots, peppers, green beans, things I would never think would be good but turned out to be perfect, with some reduced fat cheese and hot sauce. I will be making this again. I love my days off now where I can sleep in a bit and then cook and then run. Well last night I went a little HAM on some white wine, so between the eggs, hot sauce, dehydration and coffee, I had some serious indigestion this morning on my run! I should have just waited until later on to get it in but I wanted to just go.  Day 7 done and over with! I'll take it!!  Plus I wore my hot pants: After I finally got my contacts and made myself some lunch, which I was super snacks with and took a great nap!   And yup finally dyed my hair! It freaking needed it soooo bad!  Not the best pictures in the world but at least it is even again.  Now a night of lay