Half marathon training schedule and weekly menu

by mamapoole // August 18, 2013 // Comments off

It’s true. I have fallen off the running wagon for almost two weeks. But that doesn’t mean I can’t get back up. I still see my goal to run the half marathon very soon! Life has truly thrown some curve... Continue reading →

Week 5 Training – Running a Half-Marathon #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // August 6, 2013 // Comments off

I’m super ready to get back into the swing of things! After an eleven day vacation with my family, I still feel nonfunctional! I usually have the blog post written, dressed and showered by now…just be lucky there’s no smell-net!... Continue reading →

Achieving my first four miles – #running #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // July 27, 2013 // Comments off

First of all, (don’t shake your head at me) but I had to switch this weeks schedule around again. Instead of XT 30 and ER 3 miles I switched it to ER 4 miles, W 3 miles the next day.... Continue reading →

Embrace yourself pretty or sporty #starontv #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // July 25, 2013 // Comments off

I have a confession. Ready? (Breathe out…) Every time I step into Sports Authority I get frustrated. Every. Single. Time. I feel so overwhelmed by the amount of colorful attire that I am surrounded by that I don’t know where... Continue reading →

Week 3 training for #running a half-marathon

by mamapoole // July 17, 2013 // Comments off

It’s amazing how quickly the time flies when you’re having fun! Week 3 for my half-marathon training is already here, woot! Woot! But first, let’s put together week 2 progress… REQUIRED ACCOMPLISHED Day 1 Rest Accomplished Day 2 Run/Walk 3... Continue reading →

Birthday Running Week and Strength Training #halfmarathon

by mamapoole // July 10, 2013 // Comments off

Day 2 of Week 2 training came and went. I ran 3.15 miles and loved it. I did say love. Did I? I have been taking care of kiddos, house, hubby etc for the past few days that I haven’t... Continue reading →

Week 2 Half #Marathon w some yummy Meat and Potatoes

by mamapoole // July 9, 2013 // Comments off

Crap. I just looked at the workout schedule and I’m pretty sure I took off three days instead of two? Not because I wanted to. Not at all. There’s always this crazy week where my hubby works 24/7. Seriously. It... Continue reading →

Week 1 Results: Schedule for #Training Half Marathon

by mamapoole // July 3, 2013 // Comments off

And….(drum roll)….WEEK 1 is DONE! That’s right! Only 13 weeks left of our half marathon training! I’m really excited to have one week behind me! Shew! Here are the stats for the week: REQUIRED ACCOMPLISHED Day 1 Rest Accomplished Day... Continue reading →

Kickboxing and Roasted Parsnip Fries #marathon

by mamapoole // June 29, 2013 // Comments off

Day 3 for the half marathon schedule suggests 30 minutes of cross training activity today. I may have over succeeded this. It may just be the over achiever inside me just wanting a little bit more. As much as I... Continue reading →