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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Training and Hair Updates

I was completely lazy this weekend and did not wash my hair. That's why I didn't post. But this is how I wore my hair Friday to work and this weekend:





I love hats! My mom made me this one for me. I need more in other colors.


Sunday made it Week 20 in my HHCJ. There haven't been many changes in my routine, which is probably why I haven't done a formal update in awhile. I FINALLY picked up my protein treatment. I'll use it next week and let you all know how I like it.

Even though I didn't wash last night I still prepped it before going to bed so it wasn't a dry mess in the morning. 

  • I put my hair in sections and sprayed it with a mixture of water, aloe vera juice, and rosemary essential oil. 
  • After that I applied my Bear Fruit Hair Desert Moisture Leave-in Conditioner and then sealed with olive oil.
  • I twisted up each section and then put on my scarf and satin bonnet. In the morning to refresh my hair I just applied some of my Shea Moisture Milk. 

I LOVE this stuff and will definitely buy more. It's so nice and creamy and makes my hair feel super soft. I put my hair in a simple bun, gelled down the sides, and twisted my bangs. No, I didn't take any pics of that because it was nothing special. :)

In about 3 week or so I'll be at 6 MONTHS! Time goes by so fast. Interestingly, that's when I run my half-marathon, which brings us to the training update.


I'll talk more about my preparation and thoughts for the half-marathon (November 6th) next week.

I just want to say: MY FOOT IS HEALED!! I ran 8 miles on Sunday (instead of the 10) only because I didn't want to push myself too hard. But I felt fine. Perfect. No pain whatsoever. It took me 60 minutes.

So next week I will run 12 miles and the week after 10 miles and then I have the half-marathon.

My foot has NOT been hurting at all during this time. 
I just felt like my body would thank me for taking some "time off" from running. I've been running three times a week but not surpassing 30 minutes for the past two weeks.

I'm itching to start doing some real miles! So come November I'll be in perfect shape to start re-incorporating my speed training (Fartlek) and my 12+ miles.


This is how the week is shaping up:

Today
Had my weekly walk with my brother. I'm opting not to do my weight training because I'm a bit tired. If I do go to the gym with my mom this evening I'll just do the static bike for 30 minutes and maybe some arm exercises.

Tuesday
Run 20-30 minutes, abs

Wednesday
Weight training and maybe a gym class (body combat!). This is supposed to be my last day but if you check out my post on Love Life Project I'm debating whether or not to purchase a gym membership!

Thursday
Run 20-30 minutes, abs (and gym with my mom if I do decide to purchase a membership)

Friday
Weight training

Saturday
Rest day

Sunday
12 miles (roughly 90 minutes)

This week I figured I'd try to do weights on the days I don't run. See how my body feels, switch it up a bit.

Have an active and productive week everyone!

6 comments:

  1. Best. Post. Ever!!!!! I am so glad to hear your foot is healed and has cooperated with these miles!!! You are soooo going to rock your half in a couple of weeks (so weird that Nov is right around the corner)!!

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  2. Thanks Brooke!!! I'm happy too. I was seriously paranoid during the entire run! lol. I was willing it not to hurt. I mean, like I said, it hadn't been hurting. But once I reached 30 minutes I was a little apprehensive. I ran this morning (just 20 minutes) and my foot was perfect. So YIPPEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. I finally figured out how to comment on these things. Android is not the end all. I'm so glad to hear that your foot is getting better. I'm excited for you.

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  4. Thanks Ann! Yea, I was seriously worried about it. I had another injury last year that was a lot more serious. So I was worried I was going to live through another few months of misery. Thankfully I'm not!

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  5. Run 12 miles in 90 minutes?!?! Lets talk about run/walk 6 miles in 90 minutes!

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  6. Hahaha! Well, remember I've been running for more than a year now and training for most of it. But I'm proud of you! Like 6 months ago you couldn't do that. Imagine what you can accomplish in 6 more!

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