Chicken and the Egg

runnin gear....run baby run!

 My sis and I have been running alot lately..    I used to run cross country back in high school (hated every stinkin minute of it).  I don't know that I ever finished a race....wait, I take that back, I think I finished one race. and, what is so sad to me is that the races were like 2 miles or something...

I guess I should be proud of the fact that I now run around 40-50 miles a week now just because....well, really just because I want to fit into my jeans....but still.  Anywho, my sis and I have become quite the running partners lately.  Sometimes, she watches my 3 little ones so I can run and other times, we run together.  So for her birthday, I decided to get her some cute running gear...and now I'm posting pics of it for all to view :)

  

2009

So I'm a little behind in posting for 2009....everything has just been so busy....so I apologize in advance.  Since most of us like to start the year off with a new year's resolution, I thought I would recommend a new workout video (since working out is often one of the most popular resolutions we all make).

Check out the new realease from Beachbody, ChaLEAN Extreme....if you don't know who Chalene is, she is the fantastic founder of turbojam (another fantastic workout...that I cannot recommend enough).

They have just released this new workout series that focuses on weightlifting to build muscle....because MUSCLE BURNS FAT! like nothing else.  Lifting weights feels so good, it makes you feel strong like you can accomplish anything.  If you are a female, do not be afraid to lift weights....because you will not get huge, you will get strong and lean! BUY THIS! You will not be sorry!

My ipod is not charged!! oh no!

I went for a run yesterday and became quite dismayed when my Ipod shut down mid run due to the fact that my kids had turned it on and ran out the batteries...I was forced to listen to the sound of nature and cars racing by instead of losing myself in my internal dance floor..ughhh!!

I thought this little image (found on Pixie Rock) suited this enjoyable story of mine!

this was one of my first actual runs in about a month due to the sucky fact that I broke my toe and couldn't get my running shoes on as my foot was so jacked up...yuck!

I finally couldn't take the lack of running anymore and just ran through the pain (ALL the more reason I needed music...just to help escape from my own pain). 

I need to download some more songs as most of mine have become too memorized to me..not quite giving me the same workout boost they used to.

I've pretty much stopped buying cds all together now so I tend to use my Ipod alot in turn requiring me to hear the same songs over and over again since I don't have enough downloaded to get me through more than a couple hours...

anywho...enough about my ipod....how about a new workout recommendation?  with my broken toe dilemma, I had to find more ways to keep myself healthy....yeah for the newest Turbo Jam release.

I ordered it and received 5 (count em) 5 new workouts..for only $60 and they are fantastic!  You should check em out at Beachbody.com! 

Well, thats it for tonight....don't forget to workout! atleast 45 minutes of cardio!! you will feel GREAT!

good eats & nice running skirt?!

So today I will be sharing 2 great finds.....food and cool workout wear!

First:  I was watching Rachael Ray (now don't go and get the wrong idea..i do NOT sit around and watch daytime TV all day)...but I'm glad I did today...cause she shared a recipe for what looked like the most delish turkey burgers...with Cran Apple Chutney...YUM!!

I can't post a pic of these great burgers, but you can visit their site here.....at RachaelRayShow.com.
Hopefully, they won't mind if I share the ingredients here...but you'll need to visit the site for the real instructions....

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon (about 1/2-inch piece) ginger, peeled and grated
• 3 McIntosh or Gala apples, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 2 pounds ground turkey breast
• 1/2 cup (about a handful) parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
• 8 slices extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese
• 4 sandwich-size English muffins, split

AND now for my second exciting find.....

This was featured as one of Fitness Magazine's Fit 50......the running skirt.  Apparently, TomGirl Style is all the rage....and Nicole Deboom, the CEO of SkirtSports knew exactly how to run with it....literally.

Check out this running skirt...

This particular skirt also comes in a number of other colors and is only one of numerous other styles.  There are skirts perfect for gym going, for triathlons and for just running to get coffee after your workout (i.e.  skirt over shorts). 

What an ingenious concept! 

Make sure  you stop by the SkirtSports online shop and check out all the styles!

Jock Chic

I'm pretty excited about the new wardrobe trend....now known as "Jock Chic".  This also bodes well for me as I begin my journey to get back to doing what I love doing.....which is helping others get in great shape both physically and mentally (I believe these go hand in hand).   I am going to start taking on clients for Personal Training sessions.  More on that later....

Jackie Warner, of Bravo's Work Out, is clearly a huge fan of this hot new look...

You can find both of these sweet looks at the Sky Lab online shop.  There is something chic and sexy about sporting these outfits and you always look good when you look as though you've been working up a sweat.....and eventually, if you keep up the healthy eating and tough workouts, your arms and abs will look as good as Jackie's do....