RUN BASE RE-DEVELOPMENT-DAY 3 & 4

Whooot whoot!! I have to say, I am on a roll! Getting back to lifting and running consistently has felt soooo good!! Day 3 called for 37 min with descending pace per mile.....totally nailed it!! -Mile 1-11:49 -Mile 2- 11:13 -Mile 3-10:42 -Mile .33- 10:09 Day 4 called for 27 min with descending pace per …

Stronglift 5X5 Day 3

It's Fitness Friday! I woke up in the morning to this beautiful site! Do you see Venus shining brightly.  I totally, have been obsessed with the October sky this week. From the Moon, Mars and Venus, I just can't get enough! I actually got up before my alarm this morning but ended up getting distracting …

Strong Lift /Run Base Re-Development-Day 2

Wednesday morning started with a little bit of a struggle. Getting back into the swing of things is going to take some time for sure. The 5:45 and the 6:00 (NO REALLY GET UP ) alarms are not getting easier but they will.....right? I hope so...... Stronglift Day 2: Squats, Overhead Press and Deadlifts. I …

Run base re-development-Day 1

One of the things that I have been struggling with most often and recently is the loss of my run base.  To think, I used to train and run half marathons and most recently I have been struggling just to run a mile.  The frustration has been quite significant for me. As I count down …

76 day countdown…..

Heeeeey!! It actually feels so weird and foreign to put words to this post. My how the times have changed! You are probably wondering what the heck my post title means-76 day countdown until what-Tamieka? Well, as of today, Sunday October 15th-there are 76 days left in 2017! Can you believe that?! I know right?!? …

WW-I have improved….

I can't believe that it has been almost a year since I have done my 1st triathlon and 1 year to the day ( Sept 17, 2017) when I was to compete in my 3rd triathlon (I have deferred my race-more on that in another post)!! NEVER in a million years, would I have thought …

4 weeks down….5 weeks to go!

Week 4 of training in the books! The training schedule increased a bit this week. Having a plan in place continues to keep me motivated and works for me!! Here is a quick recap of the week: Scheduled Workouts: Get to the pool!!! 4x25 swim, kick, pull swim 2 x 50 swim 1:00 rest 4x25 …

3 weeks down….6 weeks to go!

Week 3 of training in the books! The training schedule continues to be a nice ease back into training. Oh how having a plan in place works for me!! Here is a quick recap of the week: Scheduled Workouts: 400 yards Get to the pool!!! 4x25 swim, kick, pull swim 4 x 25 swim 1:00 …

Ultimate Coffee Date- August 2017

Happy Saturday all!!! I hope every one is having a great weekend so far! It’s the 1st Saturday of the month so it’s time for us to sit down and enjoy some coffee together. We haven't had coffee together in a while and I am so sorry about that. Thanks for joining me...I have a …

WW-I have had a BREAKTHROUGH!

Happy Wednesday all!! As usual, I  am joining  Deb for Wednesday Word Today’s word…..Breakthrough Break·through noun a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.  I have had a breakthrough...... The other day, I was going through old photos and realized that the girls that were in those photos are nowhere in my circle these days. I saw …