Runner Girl 2 - Reaching 6 miles

15.2 miles in 3 days. I think that's a great start, don't you?

Yesterday and today I decided to invite a couple of friends to run at a nearby lake in the morning. Although yesterday was a pretty fun calm run, it certainly did not prepare me for today.

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Sunday...

The run was freaking tiring but freaking awesome at the same time. I am still recovering from today's run 6hours later! Maybe my motivation was sparked by my friend Eddie, who is also running the half-marathon.

Oh my gawwwd! Thank goodness it was a nice day and overcast! The first part we ran/walked it. We may have skipped a bridge and therefore skipped 2 miles of the 8 miles around the lake. But dude, that second half after that was awesome and a killer! Eddie, Kenny, and I ran most of it! 

It really does help to have people by your side. The boys didn't really want to stop unless I asked them to. They didn't want to be "mitches" or "man-bitches" for requesting to stop before me...ha!

My legs began hurting at mile 5 only because I had decided on some strength training a few days prior and I was still sore. My feet, well, I can't decide the type of socks to wear yet, but I did come out with a blister in between yesterday's and today's run. 

Mental note that for race day: I will need to purchase a couple of compression socks as well as a belt to carry water for my jogs.

Having someone wait for you and tell you "Let's go!" "You can do this" also helps a ton! I usually run on my own because I don't like lagging others or myself behind. So this little bit of encouragement just rocks my socks!

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Oh yeah, and I was also much inspired by all the other ING runners that were out there training today. They either had a camel pack or their water belts. haha!

I am extremely happy to say that today I completed a 6.09 mile run in 1 hour and 16 mins. Killing a total of 597 calories! Not bad I'd say for a run/walk! 

Let's get this! 

Repeat Sunday - Saucy

You know how sometimes certain things remind you of certain people? 

Well this video right herrrre is utterly disgusting and laugh-out-loud hilarious all at the same time. 

It reminded me of my hooch Shannon over at Gin and Bare It. 

Yeah...she is a little bit of both plus a lot of lovely!

Warning - video content may be extremely offensive to many people! 

Hilarious or Disgusting? You be the judge!

Coffee Talk - It's the New Year!

It's my very first Coffee Talk of 2013!!! 

I'm so happy my buddy Natalie over at 23seventeen got this baby back up and running for 2013.

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1. It's 2013! What will be the first thing you do that is memorable?
Run my first Half-Marathon at the end of January! I'm shitting bricks, but it's something I've been wanting to do for the last 3-4 years! Read more about it [here].

2. It's also income tax season... what do you plan on doing with all of that $$$?
Not sure if I'll get all that money back..but if I do, it'll go back to my savings!

3. What are your 2012 pros/cons?
Cons: Ending some friendships. Getting caught up with work. Bouts of depressions. Gaining 25 pounds.
Pros: Learning to love me again. Learning to like my job. Linking back with my friends. Learning to laugh and forgive myself more. Blogging!!!

4. What are you looking forward to this year?
Buying and moving into our new home! Hoping to either fix my 10 year old blue Cindy, or replacing her with a brand new car! 

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5. What was your favorite movie, CD album, book of 2012?
Movie: Brave, Django
CD: Don't really have one, but I love Pink and Maroon 5!
Book: The only book I read this year, 50 shades of Grey

Don't forget to sign up for the New Year Giveaway [Here]! There's still time!

Link up peeps!!

Runner Girl Part 1: The first 2 weeks

On 12.12.12, I finally decided to do it. My friends had been bugging me for awhile and I figured, why not?

I mean, unless I made it official I wouldn't take it serious to begin with, right? And so I did.

I will run the Miami ING Half-Marathon on 

January 27, 2013!!

It only took me 3 years, because I'd always say that running a half-marathon would be my goal for the year in 2009, in 2010...you catch my drift here? I never got the courage to sign up in the past. However, this time I am determined to finish! Well, to be quite honest, I don't think I have a choice. It's either run or be swept by the pick up bus. If the bus picks you up, then you truly are screwed because you won't get that medal. 

Part of this involves training. I don't have a training bone in my body. Ok, I lie, maybe I do. I've ran at least 7 other 5K (3.1miles) races in the last 3 years. So yeah, I've trained before and got super duper skinny because of it. But that only required me to be "training" for 45 minutes, tops. 

Thing is, training for 13.1miles is a lot more work and dedication! It involves running for over 2hours! Just imagine doing that twice weekly at least! Well, I couldn't fathom the work! This is why you now have me here a few weeks from the start date and I am shitting bricks! Luckily, I have a program that requires me to run/work-out 6 times a week. Am I doing it as I should? Probably not. I may have skipped a day or two. The best part is, I am actually doing it! 

I know I will not run the entire 13.1 miles, but what I will complete it with intervals like run 4mins, walk 1min. Whatever...It's a start! Next time I'll zoom myself to one of those Disney Half-Marathon races! Baby steps people!

My very first run towards the 13.1 goal was on December 22.  

It was the perfect "Miami Winter" day. Wish all my running days were like this:

Some days, I have to crosstrain, so I'll head to the gym. Which that equals to no running outdoors...bleh...If only I learned to strengthen my legs a little more so they could withstand the asphalt, life would be grand. I hate weight training though. Any tips on making strength training on my legs fun are highly welcomed!

Yesterday's gym adventures included picking my favorite treadmill (it was an empty gym!), doing my HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), a little elliptical work, and some upper body weight training. 

***Just a heads up, HIIT Training is the BEEEZZZZZ KNEEZZZZZ!!!! I lost sooo much weight and got in amazing shape just by doing this daily and it only takes about 20-25 minutes to burn loads of calories.***  

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So long for now...until my next runner girl post...

Have you started with any of your New Year's goals? 

Rules in Life

Some rules I'm learning to live by..,

Welcoming 2013 a widdle CRUNK!

Us broke and stylish kiddos in the Miami area are always worried as to the best place to ring in the New Year. This time, it was the same freaking story. Look for the best party spot at the lowest cost. Little did we know...we just had to leave Miami to find a good party spot. No really, Miami NYE events are overpriced and well overrated. 

We decided to make reservations at YOLO...I swear, the restaurant is called You Only Live Once - YOLO. What called our attention was that the club next door had a $20 cover...that my friends is unheard of! Then again, the drinks weren't free. Anyhow...fast forward to Dec 31st...

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Our friends decided to cook dinner so we can then have appetizers at the restaurant. Dinner was soooo good! Homemade mac & cheese with mushroom and made with truffle oil. [I'm still working on getting the recipe]. Oh and short ribs...delish! Oh and did I mentioned we fueled up with tons of champagne!?! 

Then the girls decided to make our nails a little sparkly...

All parties full of IGers begin with some fun photo ops. 

Needless to say, we skipped on YOLO, and walked right into the fun at Vibe!

Ohhhhh yeah!

Can you spot the drunky eyes?

I think we were far too wasted to take pics at midnight...but there you have it...

A beautiful end to a fun night!

PS - The rest of the story wasn't as fun, considering my friends' home was broken into and we didn't realize it until after we had had our post fun midnight food and coffee. Cops came to visit, fingerprints were dusted for. But that's another story that shall be kept from my first memory of 2013.

BOOOOYAHHHH!!

The End!