This week was a long week and I almost decided to go get some cold stone ice cream tonight :-). Those who know me.. know I love sweets. I held back and went for a jog.
I must admit. I struggled this week. After my long run last week I never recovered. My 5 miles went really well. I was suprised about how long I was able to run. I saw parts of the tobacco trail I have never seen before. But again I could not recover this week. I only ran on wednesday and spent much of the week really really tired.
All week I have been wondering if I have taken on too much... trying to adjust to being a 3rd year, applying for research opportunities, run a half and becoming active at my church.
After all my super hopeful posts I decided to keep it real and say running a half is truly a challenge!!! this post should be titled... "Get out while you can. lol. "
As always I must drop a little real running knowledge. If you fall off on a few runs like i have make sure you get the long run in. Thats really the one that makes a difference for your body and prevents injuries. Maybe I'll get one in tomorrow.... We shall see. :-/
ASHLEY! I think this would be much easier if we were in the same city to run together! :-) and side note.. Chapel Hill weather in September is beautiful. :-) I love it.
Till next time.
KEEP RUNNING!!!
BRIANA!!
Ashley and Briana
05-28-2010 Bride and MOH! Best friends since high school :-)
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
my half marathon update
Hey Friends!
I am about 2 weeks into my half training and I feel pretty good. I had two pretty good runs on tuesday and wed. Thursday I was on call at the hospital which definitely means no running occured. And Friday I was so tired and delirious the only thing I could do was to make my way to the Cheesecake factory with my buddy Amanda :-) lol. I know.. it really sounds like I fell off towards the end of the week.
Well I am happy to say today I lifted weights for 40 minutes! Ashley and myself have been discussing that we really want to take this part of the training seriously and not leave it off. Today I focused on my hips and legs.
I encourage each of you to lift some weights as well. Running can become really repetitive and sometimes we just need to use some other muscles.
And for my ladies out there :-) Lifting weights is especially good for those of us that want to loose weight. My first year of med school I definitely got the first year ten and when i started to lift weights it did wonders :-)
Alrighty friends. pray for me.. tomorrow is a 5 mile run. This is why i do not work out on Mondays.. I wear myself out. lol.
KEEP RUNNING!!!
Because i couldnt get the nerve to ask someone to take a pic of me in the gym. lol. i think she is gettin it! and her hair is flawless.
Here are some good workout ideas
I really like this article http://www.essence.com/lifestyle/fitness/the_15_minute_workout
BRIANA
I am about 2 weeks into my half training and I feel pretty good. I had two pretty good runs on tuesday and wed. Thursday I was on call at the hospital which definitely means no running occured. And Friday I was so tired and delirious the only thing I could do was to make my way to the Cheesecake factory with my buddy Amanda :-) lol. I know.. it really sounds like I fell off towards the end of the week.
Well I am happy to say today I lifted weights for 40 minutes! Ashley and myself have been discussing that we really want to take this part of the training seriously and not leave it off. Today I focused on my hips and legs.
I encourage each of you to lift some weights as well. Running can become really repetitive and sometimes we just need to use some other muscles.
And for my ladies out there :-) Lifting weights is especially good for those of us that want to loose weight. My first year of med school I definitely got the first year ten and when i started to lift weights it did wonders :-)
Alrighty friends. pray for me.. tomorrow is a 5 mile run. This is why i do not work out on Mondays.. I wear myself out. lol.
KEEP RUNNING!!!
Because i couldnt get the nerve to ask someone to take a pic of me in the gym. lol. i think she is gettin it! and her hair is flawless.Here are some good workout ideas
I really like this article http://www.essence.com/lifestyle/fitness/the_15_minute_workout
BRIANA
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Runninng to the Music
Hello everyone,
Today I was extremely tired after being in meetings all day, and I was really questioning whether or not I would run. So I came home ate dinner and relaxed a little before I forced myself to get up run. I text Briana who informed me that she was also tired but we encouraged each other to go run anyway.
Although I had words of encouragement from Briana, I was still a little sluggish once I got outside. But once I turned on my Zune I was ready to go. It wasn't long before I caught my stride and started running to the music.
Having good music to run or workout with can make all the difference in how hard you push yourself. At least it does for me. So what is in my play list? I think some of the best workout music is:
1) Black Eyed Peas (Humps, Pump It, Imma Be, etc.)
2) Old school party music (Tootsie Roll, Nasty Dancer, Scrub the Ground, etc.)
3) Lady Gaga
4) Ke$ha (Tik Tok, Your Love is My Drug)
...and a lot more.
With the help of my music and friend's encouragement I ran 3 miles today!
Whats in your play list?
Ashley
Today I was extremely tired after being in meetings all day, and I was really questioning whether or not I would run. So I came home ate dinner and relaxed a little before I forced myself to get up run. I text Briana who informed me that she was also tired but we encouraged each other to go run anyway.
Although I had words of encouragement from Briana, I was still a little sluggish once I got outside. But once I turned on my Zune I was ready to go. It wasn't long before I caught my stride and started running to the music.
Having good music to run or workout with can make all the difference in how hard you push yourself. At least it does for me. So what is in my play list? I think some of the best workout music is:
1) Black Eyed Peas (Humps, Pump It, Imma Be, etc.)
2) Old school party music (Tootsie Roll, Nasty Dancer, Scrub the Ground, etc.)
3) Lady Gaga
4) Ke$ha (Tik Tok, Your Love is My Drug)
...and a lot more.
With the help of my music and friend's encouragement I ran 3 miles today!
Whats in your play list?
Ashley
Monday, September 6, 2010
Back to Business
To my fellow runners...
The fabulous holiday weekend has come to a close. Its time for the long stretch until Thanksgiving. I definitely did a lot of living it up this weekend :-) But now like the sermon I heard on Sunday... Its time to get back to business. Whether its running, eating healthy, having a balanced life.. the holiday is over and its time to get back to it :-/
Running is all about consistency. Start fresh, jump back into it slow if its been a few days and do not fret about the days that passed when you did not work out. A lot of people when they start new work out goals they start too fast, tell everybody their outrageous goals, hype up their new plan. Getting back to business does not mean run 5 miles tomorrow. Set your goals for the week and stick to them.
My goals for the week. Run twice before Friday, improve my stretching and lift weights on Friday before I study :-) Its time to get back to business. I hope everyone has a great week.
Check out this link for hamstring stretches
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-287--13058-0,00.html
I ran into a fellow tar heel at Mimi and Benyam's AMAZING wedding this weekend who is training for a 5k. Keep it up girl! You got this. Here is a 5k schedule: http://www.halhigdon.com/5K%20Training/5-Knovice.htm
Partner in Crime aka Ashley I havent heard from you all weekend!! Miss ya!
BriBri
The fabulous holiday weekend has come to a close. Its time for the long stretch until Thanksgiving. I definitely did a lot of living it up this weekend :-) But now like the sermon I heard on Sunday... Its time to get back to business. Whether its running, eating healthy, having a balanced life.. the holiday is over and its time to get back to it :-/
Running is all about consistency. Start fresh, jump back into it slow if its been a few days and do not fret about the days that passed when you did not work out. A lot of people when they start new work out goals they start too fast, tell everybody their outrageous goals, hype up their new plan. Getting back to business does not mean run 5 miles tomorrow. Set your goals for the week and stick to them.
My goals for the week. Run twice before Friday, improve my stretching and lift weights on Friday before I study :-) Its time to get back to business. I hope everyone has a great week.
Check out this link for hamstring stretches
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-241-287--13058-0,00.html
I ran into a fellow tar heel at Mimi and Benyam's AMAZING wedding this weekend who is training for a 5k. Keep it up girl! You got this. Here is a 5k schedule: http://www.halhigdon.com/5K%20Training/5-Knovice.htm
Partner in Crime aka Ashley I havent heard from you all weekend!! Miss ya!
BriBri
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
I'm still standing
Hey friends,
Today was one of those days. It took all my strength to run. And I must admit it was a short run. On the bus ride home I had a headache, i was grumpy from dealing with some questionable attitudes and just was dealing with some bumps in the road. I am here to say I am still standing and actually feel better after the run. I wanted to take advil before and just skip it. Hopefully this will keep somebody motivated.. whether its a 5k or a half marathon or a full or maybe just getting up for a quick trip to the gym. I must study now. work is on my mind.
On a side note.. my A/C is broke.. if my day wasnt already a mess. Nobody is coming until the morning :-/
KEEP RUNNING!!!!
Briana
Yet in all things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:27
Today was one of those days. It took all my strength to run. And I must admit it was a short run. On the bus ride home I had a headache, i was grumpy from dealing with some questionable attitudes and just was dealing with some bumps in the road. I am here to say I am still standing and actually feel better after the run. I wanted to take advil before and just skip it. Hopefully this will keep somebody motivated.. whether its a 5k or a half marathon or a full or maybe just getting up for a quick trip to the gym. I must study now. work is on my mind.
On a side note.. my A/C is broke.. if my day wasnt already a mess. Nobody is coming until the morning :-/
KEEP RUNNING!!!!
Briana
Yet in all things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:27
Monday, August 30, 2010
Back on the Wagon
Hello everyone,
I am happy to report that I am feeling much better and officially began my training today. According to the schedule I am using, I am supposed to run 3 miles tomorrow...but I did it today because I am in a wedding this weekend and won't have time to run later in the week.
Needless to say, after being sick and not running for a week...running 3 miles was hard. To be honest, I ran/walked the 3 miles. On my way home I was speed walking and a man ran past me and I was immediately motivated to pick up the speed...so I began running home. Before I saw the other runner, I decided that I was finished with the run and would just try to run longer tomorrow. Sometimes you just need that extra motivation. It is easy to let your head get in the way and tell you that you are tired...but keep on pushing through it.
One of my favorite phrases is from Tony Horton, creator of P90X..."Do your best and forget the rest"! I thought I was doing my best...but once I noticed the other runner, I knew that I needed to push harder. I must say...it feels great to be back on the wagon!
Ashley
I am happy to report that I am feeling much better and officially began my training today. According to the schedule I am using, I am supposed to run 3 miles tomorrow...but I did it today because I am in a wedding this weekend and won't have time to run later in the week.
Needless to say, after being sick and not running for a week...running 3 miles was hard. To be honest, I ran/walked the 3 miles. On my way home I was speed walking and a man ran past me and I was immediately motivated to pick up the speed...so I began running home. Before I saw the other runner, I decided that I was finished with the run and would just try to run longer tomorrow. Sometimes you just need that extra motivation. It is easy to let your head get in the way and tell you that you are tired...but keep on pushing through it.
One of my favorite phrases is from Tony Horton, creator of P90X..."Do your best and forget the rest"! I thought I was doing my best...but once I noticed the other runner, I knew that I needed to push harder. I must say...it feels great to be back on the wagon!
Ashley
Saturday, August 28, 2010
running shoes.. get your money right :-)
RUNNING SHOES
Sooo originally another reason why I chose running was... its free! Yes I was being cheap. At the time my logic was: How can I get in shape without joining a local gym? Little did I know that running shoes are a big investment if you are really serious about putting in serious mileage.
Every runner needs a good pair of shoes. I got my new kicks last week :-) Here is a photo. Disclaimer: Good running shoes are not cheap. I think my mom thought I was crazy last year when I bought my first pair.
I went to a local specialty running store. These types of stores are great because they watch you run, size you appropriately and recommend shoes that are best for your foot.
Brand: Mizuno
Cost: $100
These shoes have already made a difference. A few weeks ago when I started back to my running grind I started having pain in my achilles tendon and soreness in my shin after running. These have made all the difference and I purchased insoles as well.
Stores I Recommend:
http://www.fleetfeetcarrboro.com/
http://www.bigpeachrunningco.com/
Brands that are great for running
Mizuno ** (my personal favorite)
New Balance http://www.newbalance.com/performance/running/
Ryka http://store.ryka.com/running.html
A few pics from Fleet Feet Carrboro
I hope this info was helpful!! Get those new kicks and hit the road.
Topics to come:
YOGA :-) and running
Where to run ???
Holla at ya! BRIANA
Sooo originally another reason why I chose running was... its free! Yes I was being cheap. At the time my logic was: How can I get in shape without joining a local gym? Little did I know that running shoes are a big investment if you are really serious about putting in serious mileage.
Every runner needs a good pair of shoes. I got my new kicks last week :-) Here is a photo. Disclaimer: Good running shoes are not cheap. I think my mom thought I was crazy last year when I bought my first pair.
I went to a local specialty running store. These types of stores are great because they watch you run, size you appropriately and recommend shoes that are best for your foot.
Brand: Mizuno
Cost: $100
These shoes have already made a difference. A few weeks ago when I started back to my running grind I started having pain in my achilles tendon and soreness in my shin after running. These have made all the difference and I purchased insoles as well.
Stores I Recommend:
http://www.fleetfeetcarrboro.com/
http://www.bigpeachrunningco.com/
Brands that are great for running
Mizuno ** (my personal favorite)
New Balance http://www.newbalance.com/performance/running/
Ryka http://store.ryka.com/running.html
A few pics from Fleet Feet Carrboro
I hope this info was helpful!! Get those new kicks and hit the road.
Topics to come:
YOGA :-) and running
Where to run ???
Holla at ya! BRIANA
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