I woke up this morning really hoping that they’d cancel school so I wouldn’t have to wait at the bus stop. It’s -4 degrees this morning and feels like -16 degrees. -4 degrees. Four degree below zero. It’s too cold.
I hate the cold. I despise it. I would rather there be no school than walk out to the bus stop. I am not a cold weather person. If I could get my whole family to move to California, I’d be a lot happier person…
Oh well, I dressed Jaden and me in a bunch of layers this morning and off we went.
Last Night’s Workout
- 1.14 miles treadmill, walked
- Cardio Fit and Tone Class – 60 minutes
I went to the gym when Danny got home last night at about 6pm. I always hate going at that time because a) it’s crowded and b) I never know what to eat.
I can’t eat dinner before I go because I can’t workout on a full stomach, and I hate eating dinner when I get home because it’s so late. So, yesterday, I ate a mini dinner at 4:45 pm. I had a veggie and egg white omelet with two pieces of PB toast. I got to the gym at 6pm and just walked on the treadmill until the Cardio Fit and Tone class started at 6:20pm.
I’ve never been to the night Cardio Fit and Tone class before and it was a good class (but crowded!) It was mostly cardio with a bit of triceps and biceps with a body bar and abs.
When I got home at 7:30 pm, I made a smoothie for my mini dinner #2. It was the same was yesterday, but I added a handful of spinach and a container of vanilla Greek yogurt for extra protein and staying power.
I always worry that smoothies won’t fill me up, but that smoothie sure did!
Today’s Breakfast
It’s so cold here today that I needed a hot breakfast – Kashi oatmeal topped with 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter.
Today’s Workout
- Adaptive Motion Trainer Machine – 20 minutes
- Butts and Guts Class – 60 minutes
- 1.25 miles treadmill – 15 minutes
I got in a good workout this morning, which means I don’t have to leave the house tonight in this cold weather to go back to the gym tonight.
Post workout snack was the usual:
Biggest Loser Walk Run
If you watched the Biggest Loser last night, you know that the contestants participated in a 5k challenge. Well, it turns out that The Biggest Loser has a Walk Run Race Series happening all over the US. You can click here for more details.
There is a 5k, 10k, 15k, half marathon, and kid’s run depending on the location. Well, it turns out that there is a 5k and 15k race (walk and run) about an hour from where I live in June, so I emailed the website to Danny and my family just to see if anyone was interested.
Within an hour, I got an email back from my dad saying that he was signed up and registered for the 15k! What?! That’s 9.3 miles.
I immediately called him at work to make sure that he was serious and not joking around. He was serious. He is all signed up and ready to go! I am so proud of him. He has walked 5k before but never a nine mile race. It’s going to be so awesome.
And I can’t be outdone by my dad, so I signed Danny and I up for the 15k run. 
I am used to running 5ks and I have run one 10k. I am just not a long distance runner and I have tight calves that prevent me from going to fast and too far.
I’ve always wanted to run a half marathon, but I think a 15k will be absolutely perfect for me. It’s a long enough distance that it’ll be a huge challenge for me, but still a distance that seems manageable.
Even when I run 5ks, I usually cross the finish line feeling like I am ready to die. But that feeling that you get when you cross the finish line, knowing that you did it and you accomplished your goal is such a wonderful feeling. And that feeling outweighs every minute of struggle throughout the race. Running a 15k will be a huge accomplishment for me.
But the best part of the whole thing will be seeing my dad complete a 15k.
My dad:
I plan on running to simply finish the race. I will not have a time goal in mind because finishing is all that matters to me. I am very excited to be running this race, and I hope more of my family will join us!
I’m also signing up for the Run Like A Mother 5k on Mother’s Day in May. It’ll be my third year running it. And I’ll be signing up for an April 5k that’s right by my house. Spring Time = Race Time!
- What’s the longest distance that you’ve ever run?
- Have any races coming up?
- What’s the weather where you live?
So exciting, a family 15K~~ Ah this has me dreaming of spring running. We ran at 5am here in Brownsburg yesterday morning (9 degrees!). Starbucks being the sweet reward at the end. We have kicked off mini marathon training here in the Indy area. Our church hosts a big training program and Im training the 10:30/mile group. Lots of fun! The longest run for me was my one and only marathon. Memories but one is enough of that junk
9 degrees?! Crazy! Good for you for running! How awesome you ran a marathon. Good luck with your mini marathon!
15K WOW…You go Danny & Heather.
I’m glad to see the Biggest loser is behind such a cool event, a 15/K run/walk. Perfect for those who want to build up to a 1/2 marathon or those who just want to do just under. I plan on taking part and will be registering today. Thank you for the heads-up on this one!!!
You’re awesome
Yay! That’s so awesome that your dad is doing the 15K. Way to go!!
Go Dad! That is just awesome. A 15k would scare me right now. But give me about 6 weeks and I could do it.
The Kidless Kronicles
I had oatmeal w pb this morning too. It’s so good, especially with these cold temperatures. Okay so it’s only 20 degrees here but it’s too cold for me!
Yum! I love oatmeal and PB. I am ready for summer with these cold temps!
LOVE oatmeal and peanut butter.
good luck in the 15k. I also had oatmeal to for breakfast.
Good luck in the 15k. I’m impressed by your dad. The longest I’ve done is a 1/2 marathon. I like distance better because you don’t have to run as fast
I’m currently training for my first marathon.
Good luck on your first marathon – that’s awesome!
Good luck to you & the rest of your family at the 15k. I seriously love how close all of you are. It’s just amazing.
p.s. YAY FOR ANOTHER SMOOTHIE!!
Hi,
I have a question which may sound funny. I read the sentence ” Idressed Jaden and I in”. I am not American or English nor is it my native language in any way, but isn’t the use of the second “I” completly wrong? I’ve read it in a lot of blogs, technically I know it has to be “me” instead of “I”, or is it just common speech?
Thanks for a reply in advance and many greetings from Switzerland!
I think you’re right on the one. I think it should read “I dressed Jaden and me.” I’m pretty decent at grammar but I always struggle with the “I” and “me”.
Found this online: This confusion usually occurs when you have I/me connected to another pronoun or name with “and” or “or.” I believe that the confusion begins when someone says something like “John and me are ready” and that is corrected to “John and I are ready.” The speaker then thinks, “Oh, the word ‘and’ means that I should always use I.” This is not the case. “And” has nothing to do with it; the reason you say “John and I” in that sentence is that “John and I” are the subject. If they were the object, you’d use me: “He told John and me to get ready.”
Thanks!
You will rock the 15K!!! I looked to see if there was one in my area but the closet one one is 4 hours away and this weekend. Probably not gonna happen this year.
That’s great! I’ve read your blog for awhile, and I love how close your family is. It’s awesome to have people to workout/run with you.
I am very lucky to have such a close family. And it makes running a lot funner
I’m excited for your 15K!! That’s so exciting. I know you’ll do great, especially since it looks like you’re planning to train properly for it!
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