Miles:
2649 total / 236 in 2012
Goal:

aah. just enjoying the time. being outside, hearing my feet hit the ground, getting enriched when i'm able to think & feel, getting faster when i'm challenged.

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  1. FIT
    good short core 00:15:00

    350 kettlebell swings/50 push-ups/60 arm lifts/200 bicycle crunches

  2. RUN
    good Easy Monday Miles 5.39 mi 00:45 08:20 pace

    Much needed easy run after a super busy weekend (and super eating and drinking weekend: pulled pork on homemade brioche buns with apple fennel slaw and homemade meyer lemon curd filled cupcakes wit... read more

    • Rain
      Rain

      WOW that's quite a menu! YUM! I hope the party went well!!

      about 4 hours ago Like

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    • Rain
      Rain

      Yes! I really like him!!! Small world :) See now you have a hook up!

      about 4 hours ago Like

    • Brenda T.
      Brenda T.

      Oh, I'm glad that you like him! He's super nice. I wanted to ask him some questions yesterday, but it was too crazy out our house to have an in depth conversation. Really cool that I can get some tips from him, though!

      about 4 hours ago Like

  3. RUN
    blah Saturday Morning Longish Run 11.18 mi 01:35 08:28 pace

    took the 2nd run today. wanted to run 15, but felt really sluggish. i think i had too much on my mind planning and getting ready for Sam Henry's b-day party. can't believe he turns 1 tomorrow!

    • Mick S.
      Mick S.

      Great run Brenda! The big 0 - 1!! Those birthdays are so much fun, my kids were just as excited by the box the thing came in.

      2 days ago Like

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    • Joe R.
      Joe R.

      Great run and very happy first birthday to Sam!

      1 day ago Like

    • Brenda T.
      Brenda T.

      Thanks everyone! Sam had a wonderful birthday and loved his first cupcake! I'm so blessed with two sweethearts!

      about 4 hours ago Like

  4. FIT
    good kettlebells/push-ups/weights-... 01:00

    same routine. trying to do it at least twice a week.

    • Sarah B.
      Sarah B.

      Nice job! I really need to do some core work.

      3 days ago Like

    • Rain
      Rain

      I now know how hard they are....so I think your workouts are even more impressive. Great job this week on mileage too!!!!

      3 days ago Like

  5. RUN
    great RunTex GT- Progressive 1000m ... 8.1 mi

    (5) 1000m loops with a 400m recovery jog. Loop breakdowns from 1st to last:
    4:47 (7:39 pace)/ 4:41 (7:29 pace)/4:35 (7:20 pace)/4:31 (7:13 pace)/4:24 (7:02 pace)
    1.85 WU/1.85 CD

    It was a beautiful... read more

  6. RUN
    good Downtown 5.15 mi 00:40 07:42 pace

    Up at 4:50, but still missed run group b/c Sam woke up grumpy and Ben has too much on his plate at work. Thankfully, they let me sneak in 40 minutes. Gorgeous moon out this morning!

    • Rain
      Rain

      The moon was awesome this morning! So big with a little fog surrounding it! I am sorry you missed group, looks like you still got a great run in!

      6 days ago Like

    • Mick S.
      Mick S.

      Great run Brenda!! Way to sneak one in!

      6 days ago Like

    • Nicole
      Nicole

      Nice sneaky run! ;-)

      6 days ago Like

  7. FIT
    good kettlebells/push-ups/weights-... 01:00

    500 kettlebell swings
    alternating shoulder press: 16 (2x)
    in and out bicep curls: 15 (2x)
    tricep kickbacks: 25 (2x)
    deep swimmer's press: 15 (2X)
    full supination concentration curls: 16 (2x)
    ... read more

  8. RUN
    good Sunday Morning Run 10.15 mi 01:27 08:31 pace

    Having a hard time fitting in long runs these days.

    • Rain
      Rain

      Ahh, wish I could have been out there with you...and so glad you got a long run in!!!!

      8 days ago Like

  9. FIT
    good kettlebells/push-ups/weights-...

    300 kettlebell swings (not enough energy to do more)
    alternating shoulder press: 16 (2x)
    in and out bicep curls: 15 (2x)
    tricep kickbacks: 25 (2x)
    deep swimmer's press: 15 (2X)
    full supination ... read more

  10. RUN
    great RunTex GT Run Group-Uphill/Do... 7.5 mi

    1.76 mile WU/ mile 1 uphill ? / mile 2 downhill 7:13/ mile 3 uphill 7:23/ mile 4 downhill 6:50 (Mick said we were at 6:20 for the last part of the mile! woo-hoo!)/ 1.76 CD

    Today was really fun. I ... read more

    • Rain
      Rain

      WOW! Sounds like a GREAT morning! REALLY fast!!!!

      11 days ago Like

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    • Nicole
      Nicole

      You were smoking this morning girl! Awesome running and a 6:20 split...damn girl!

      11 days ago Like

    • Brenda T.
      Brenda T.

      @nicole--6:20 wasn't for the whole last mile, but only the last leg. still happy that i could hit that mark after completing most of the workout! pretty fun!

      10 days ago Like

  11. RUN
    great Foggy Midweek Run 7.2 mi 01:02 08:33 pace

    Easy run while listening to an awesome interview with the late poet and philosopher John O'Donohue titled the Inner Landscape of Beauty. I totally felt that as the morning fog was literally dissipa... read more

    • Rain
      Rain

      O'donohue is a beautiful poet. Very introspective! Great run! Beautiful morning to be outside!

      12 days ago Like

    • Brenda T.
      Brenda T.

      I think you would enjoy the interview. I'll email the link. It was such a beautiful piece.

      11 days ago Like

  12. RUN
    good RunTex GT Run Group--Progress... 6.9 mi

    Progressive tempo run doing (3) mile loops getting faster each lap. No rest in between laps.
    1.46 mile WU
    mile 1: 7:48
    mile 2: 7:39
    mile 3: 7:20 (thanks to Mick and Felix for making me chase you!)
    ... read more

  13. RUN
    alright Saturday Long Run 10.2 mi 01:27 08:31 pace

    Super tired (maybe from the stroller run yesterday?) Took it easy. Wanted to run 12, but I was out of time and energy.

    • Rain
      Rain

      I saw you yesterday on Leander road running with the stroller..in the wind! Don't know how you do it! Missed running with you today!

      16 days ago Like

    • Sarah B.
      Sarah B.

      Nice long run! Your easy pace is my hard pace :-)

      16 days ago Like

    • Nicole
      Nicole

      Fantastic run and miles!

      15 days ago Like

    • Brenda T.
      Brenda T.

      Thanks guys.
      @ Rain, I wish I had your company on Saturday. I was zapped and the miles would have gone by much faster with you. That double stroller is a beast--especially that late in the day!

      14 days ago Like

  14. FIT
    good kettlebells/push-ups/weights-...

    Morning fitness workout. I'm a creature of habit.
    700 kettlebell swings
    alternating shoulder press: 16 (2x)
    in and out bicep curls: 15 (2x)
    tricep kickbacks: 25 (2x)
    deep swimmer's press: 15 (2... read more

  15. RUN
    good Afternoon library/Maddie pick... 4.95 mi

    Another stroller run. Man, these are hard. And why does it always seem windier when I've got the kids in tow. Felt like a turtle.

  16. RUN
    great RunTex Run Group-Fartleks 7.95 mi

    I was really happy to be able to make run group today. Great to see Nicole, Joe, and Mimi!
    3.3 miles of Fartleks--2 blocks hard/1 block easy; completed this leg of the workout in 24:08, roughly a 7... read more

    • Nicole
      Nicole

      Great seeing you this morning and it was good to catch up a bit on the WU. You looked strong out there as the leader of the pack!

      18 days ago Like

    • Rain
      Rain

      You are getting faster!!! Miss group so much!

      18 days ago Like

    • Sarah B.
      Sarah B.

      I'm with Rain, you are getting faster!! Great run, Brenda!

      18 days ago Like