Friday Funny

If a jogger runs at the speed of sound, can he still hear his Walkman?

Workout Wednesday

Thursday, Jan 1 – started running again.  5k (walk 2 run 1).  This was our first snowfall and a blizzard the whole time but we got it done.  (Summary of run in "Happy New Year" post.)

Friday, Jan 2 – off

Saturday, Jan 3 – it was -20 wind-chill but we still braved the cold and bundled up and got out.  We even talked one of our protégés into running with us.  Great time to introduce her to cold weather running.  Twin 1 picked her up at 1030 and headed to Twin 2’s.  We weren’t sure how it would go as it was so cold but it actually wasn’t that bad.  We were definitely dressed for the colder weather.  The trail was all clear so we did a few km’s in the subdivision and a few on the trail.  We did 6k and again did the walk 2 run 1.

Twin 1 was also supposed to start P90X but the football playoffs and Kardashian marathon were on and she couldn’t tear herself away from the TV.

Sunday, Jan 4 – Twin 1 did the Plyometrics video.  She could not walk afterwards and still cannot.

Monday, Jan 5 – Twin 1 did the Shoulders & Arms and also the Ab Ripper video right after work as her hubby was kind enough to take the dogs out so she could.  There was also a run scheduled but we failed on that. The temps indicated it was -2 but with windchill it was about -20.  It felt way colder than on Saturday.  Twin 1 couldn’t stop coughing after her workout and is still fighting something so bailed on Twin 2.  Twin 2 was supposed to do her treadmill but didn’t.  Twin 1 has found a treadmill on BLT Facebook site and may buy it if it’s still available as all week it’s supposed to feel like -20 to -30.

Tuesday, Jan 6 -  Twin 2 ran on the treadmill for 30 minutes (coach to 5k program - walk/run = 3km).
Twin 1 was scheduled to do the Yoga X video but by the time she took the dogs out (1hr at Ashburn in -19), got stuck in traffic, ate supper it was 8pm.  The video is and hour and  half and she hates yoga so settled for Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown which is only 30 min.  (but felt like forever).  A workouts a workout.

Tip Tuesday

In general, it takes about six to eight weeks for the body to adapt to training under the very best of circumstances.  Then, factor in your own particular set of circumstances, like age, work, sleep, diet, family responsibilities, and other stresses and it adds to that time frame.  Think slow and steady, much like the tortoise and the hare.  Be as consistent with your training as you can and it will pay off in the long run.

Motivational Monday

Friday Funny?

Found this funny and a little offensive but true for some of us

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

We trust you rang in the New Year a little more celebratory than us and hope the first day of 2015 is treating you well.  We thought we would post our goals for 2015 so here goes.

FITNESS:

Twin 1:                                 
Complete P90x workout      
Get dogs out running      

Twin 2:
Complete JM 90 day Body Revolution
Run 5k in under 39 minutes

Both:
Run a 10k in 1:10 - 1:15 (current PB is 1:20).  We have some work to do
Run at least 1000 km this year
Run all year long (we have a tendency to sign up for a race, train, run race then stop running altogether)
Think about running another 1/2 marathon
 
FINANCE:

Both:
Pay off all outstanding debts
Use credit card only in extreme emergencies


PERSONAL:

Twin 1:                                       
Stay positive and don't let negative people affect my day    

Twin 2:
Find a family doctor (mine closed up shop)
Go to dentist (been awhile)
Become more domesticated

Both:
Become more social
Get new glasses (we've each had current pair since 2010)                                                                                               
These goals don't seem too hard to achieve but will take some work to accomplish them.

1st Run Recap of the Year

As it's January 1 we thought we may as well start the new year off right with a run.  We haven't ran since October.  Our break was long enough.  Last night we had planned to head out for a run at 8:00 a.m. this morning but when morning rolled around we pushed it to 11:00 a.m.  There was a chance of snow today but the weather network indicated the snow wouldn't start until this afternoon.  Guess what time it decided to start.  11:00 a.m. just as we pulled up and parked at the trail.  It had been quite sometime since we ran in the snow but it was only suppose to flurry, no worries.  We decided to run 5k today with a walk/run combo of 2 minutes/1 minute.  Our pace was a lot slower than what we ran in the fall but it was nice to get out and run again.  It took us 45 minutes to finish our 5k and it snowed the entire time.  Guess when it stopped.  Right as the Garmin hit 5k and we were getting back into the car.

What you can't see in this pic is the blizzard that was occurring

Another goal for 2015 will be "Work on our selfies"

         

2014 YEAR IN REVIEW

As this is the last day of December 2014 it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year.  Pretty much every month had some highlights.  

January:

We both signed up for the Sole Sisters 5k in June and Twin 2 signed up her bff Flo to run it as well.  This would be Flo's first race.

March:

For years we had been talking about signing up for the Army Run.  We were hoping they would finally have a 10k option but they did not.  5k or ½ marathon were our only options.  We decided that since we were traveling to Ottawa we would go big or stay home.  We knew we weren't staying home so we signed ourselves up for the Army Run ½ marathon. 

April:

Let the ½ marathon training begin.  It certainly was a loooooong summer.  April was also when we started our blog.

Many kms were spent in this trail

May:

MEXICO - Both of us, along with Twin 2’s husband and a friend went to Mexico.  We turned brown and the world was made right.

 

ONYX TURNS 1 – Onyx is now 1 years old...time for a new puppy!? 

Onyx with her birthday cookie

 June:

SOLE SISTERS 5K WITH FLO - This month was the first run/race for Flo and she seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed it.  It’s the best ‘race’ to run for a beginner.  We had a lot of fun and we were so proud of her. 

BSB ROAD TRIP - In May the Backstreet Boys came to Hali for a concert but they were playing here the night we arrived back from Mexico.  That being the case Twin 2 didn’t get tickets as she didn’t know if the plane would arrive on time.  Twin 2 found out that one of her co-workers was a BSB fan and agreed to do a BSB/shopping trip with her.  The biggest highlight was the Bronze VIP package with the Boys.  It’s VIP platinum next time for this twin. 

July:

Year 35!  Big plans for this year!  Twin 2 changed positions in the gov’t (same position/same department but a slightly different section).  We also went over to PEI to run another 5k with Flo, the Cox & Palmer run.  Flo must really enjoy running :) 

September:

ARMY RUN ½ MARATHON.  This is what all the training was for all summer when we ended up with a runners tan.  It feels like quite the accomplishment to have one under our belt.  It wasn't the most ideal weather/circumstances during the run but it is starting to make us feel like we need to run another ½ and prove to ourselves that we are capable and can do better. 

NEW PUPPY – Now that Onyx is 1 why not get a new puppy?  PEARL was a new addition to Twin 1’s home.  Things are going great so far.  In January we plan to train Onyx and Pearl to run with us.  We’ll keep you posted on how that goes :) 

 

October:

BLT 5k FUN RUN WITH CC & CF.  This run marked the first race for two co-workers/friends of ours.  We were both extremely proud of both of them as they have gotten their 5k PB so far during this run.  CF even went on to sign up for another 5k in December with her fam.  Hope to run with these two ladies in the new year. 

 

That about sums it up for the highlights of the year.  It was fun to look back at each month and remember what happened as we tend to forget so quickly as time passes.  

Now on to making goals for 2015.  

 

Tip Tuesday

Stress can be distracting.  When stressed out, run on a flat, well-lit surface, and try to pick a scenic route you find calming.  Run in a place that will help you be present in the moment.  Another option: Hop on the treadmill and crank your iPod.

Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

Friday Funny

Workout Wednesday

Wednesday, Dec 10^th – Both Twins took a rest day today

Thursday, Dec 11^th –  Twin 1 did scheduled Video

Friday, Dec 12^th – Twin 1 did scheduled Video

Saturday, Dec 13^th – Twin 1 did 2 hour walk at Ashburn

Sunday, Dec 14^th –  Twin 1 did 1 hour walk at Point Pleasant

Monday, Dec 15^th –  Twin 1 did scheduled video.  Twin 2 did a 30 min walk on the treadmill.

Tuesday, Dec 16^th - Twin 1 did scheduled video.

Twin 2 sucks!

9 More days till Christmas!!

Tip Tuesday

Stay motivated by making a date to meet someone for a run.  There's no wimping out when someone is waiting.  Winter group runs are another way to make a commitment through the colder months.

Motivational Monday

Friday Funny

Lazy Blog Post

Someone is an Adidas sports bra fan

Festive Special - Twin 1 made a special delivery for Twin 2 and her hubby on Saturday (this is half eaten). 

Along with the Festive Special comes temptation.

Twin 1 has a Reindeer Tree....Twin 2 has a Fern Tree

Packaged PB Cups all ready for delivery (we still have 100 more in the freezer)

Workout Wednesday

We did better this week!! We should have Advent Calendars every month. May we can stock up after Xmas.

Wednesday, Dec 3 -  Both Twins did video even though it was dark and rainy when we got home and we just felt like getting in our jammies and watching TV.

Thursday, Dec 4 - Both Twins did video.  Twin 2 almost didn't do it but at 8:30 p.m. she decided to do laundry so why not work out while she's waiting.

Friday, Dec 5 -Both Twins did video again .... it's Friday night so they were done right after work or else it would not have gotten done.  That is a guarantee.

Saturday, Dec 6 -Today is rest day.  Twin 1 took the dogs for a run at Ashburn.

Sunday, Dec 7 -  Today is a video day but it's our last night of Zumba so we opted out of the video for this week.

Monday, Dec 8 -Twin 1 did video.  Twin 2 not so much. She picked today as her 'rest' day as opposed to Saturday.

Tuesday, Dec 9 - Twin 1 did video. Twin 2 took another rest day (tee hee). She had a little Christmas supper get together with some of her peeps from work and after the three course turkey dinner she was too full to do one and went to bed. 

Tip Tuesday

Doing fast sit-ups recruits more muscles than slow ones do, and that translates overall ab strength - and speed.

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Motivational Monday & Other Things

Is anyone as colour/patterned un-coordinated as Twin 2.  This is what she's been throwing on in the evenings after work.  She thought it would be better than pjs.  Sometimes she'll leave the house like this but at least puts a jacket on to partially hide the outfit. 

Twin 2 doesn't usually go out for coffee with her work peeps because they hit up Starbucks and she finds it very hard to not give in to temptation and ends up buying a treat.  Mr. Snowman was calling her name.  Twin 1 told her to take a pic for the blog and lucky this is how much was left when the pic was taken.  A few minutes later it disappeared.

And last but certainly not least .... here is a pic of CF's Santa Shuffle medal.  Makes us kinda regret not signing up.  Good for her.  SHE is our motivation! 

Friday Funnies & Shout Out to CF

Shout out to CF who is running the Santa Shuffle tomorrow with her fam jam. Good luck! You will do great! We want a pic of medal #2!

Now onto the funnies: