Disclosure:  I am an ambassador for Hammer Nutrition and I purchased all of the products in the giveaway on my own. In late December 2014 I was notified that I had been selected as an ambassador for Hammer Nutrition.  I first began using their products last year and since then have truly enjoyed many of…

*February 9-15, 2015 Monday: PLAN- 3 miles @easy, conversational pace with 5 strides at the end of the run plus 30 minutes of cross training ACTUAL- 3 miles @10:55 Great workout with 3 miles followed by 5 strides at the end for total 3.44 miles @average pace of 10:41.  Then 30 minutes on the bike.…

*February 2-8, 2015 Monday: PLAN- 3 miles @easy, conversational pace plus 30 minutes of cross training ACTUAL- Did not run. Another snow day for us.  No way could I leave my house. My view on Sunday night. Monday morning. Perfect day to build a snowman. Tuesday: PLAN-5 miles @easy, conversational pace with 6 X 1 minute fartlek…

*January 26-31, 2015 Monday: PLAN- 3 miles @easy, conversational pace plus 30 minutes of cross training ACTUAL- 3 miles @10:56 average pace and 30 minutes on bike My first workout with my new coach.  Almost did not go to the gym but glad I did.  Great run on the treadmill and 30 minutes on the…

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post below are “affiliate links.”  This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. *January 19-25, 2015 Monday:…

*January 12-18, 2015 Monday: PLAN- Cross-train ACTUAL- Oh boy, here we go again.  Again, nothing today. After school I had a meeting and then a dentist appointment.  I did have my stuff ready to go to the gym but instead just went home. Tuesday: PLAN-4 x 800 @4:37 (2 min RI) ACTUAL- 4 x 800 @9:17…

*January 5-11, 2015 Monday: PLAN- Cross-train ACTUAL- Nada, but does walking count? Back to work and no motivation to get on the elliptical. Tuesday: PLAN- 3×1600 @9:29 (400 RI) ACTUAL- I did run 3 miles but at 9:34 pace.  However, I was not able to run them consistent and so I had to stop every quarter…