SPEED/Confessions/ABC's & WINNERS!

You've been warned, this is a long post broken up into four sections...have fun!

Speed Workout:

As you know, I ran a half marathon on Sunday. I didn't think it was THAT hilly, but my quads and hamstrings beg to differ.  I was sore for TWO days!  I felt like I had run a marathon.  I did light cardio on Monday (25 min on the eliptical and stretching) and nothing yesterday.  This morning I was READY.  I had an awesomely challenging workout awaiting me on the treadmill that I had gotten from my local running club.  It was long intervals, something I think I need if I'm going to get faster for a half marathon.

Planned workout:  

1 mile warmup, 3 x (2x1200m) (2:00 RI), (4:00 RI between sets) starting around 8 min pace, going down to 7:20 pace, 1 mile cooldown

Actual Workout:

1 mile warmup  

First Set: 1200 (.75) at 5:54 (7.5mph - 8:00 min pace)

2 min rest

1200 at 5:51 (7.5-7.6mph 8-7:53 min pace)

4 min rest

Second Set

1200 (.75) at 5:44 (7.7-7.8mph)

2 min rest

1200 at 5:38 (7.8-7.9mph)

4 min rest

Third Set

1200 (.75) at 5:32 (7.9-8.0mph)

2 min rest

1200 at 5:26 (8.0-8.2mph)

1 mile cooldown

7 miles 65:46

This was an awesome workout.  Very challenging running hard for three laps (1200).  I really enjoyed it though!  Next week, in preparation for my 5Ks, I will do faster intervals- maybe 400s and 600s!       

Now on to some Confessions.  I had a couple on my mind lately and thought I could combine this post with those ABC's that have been circulating. Ashley just posted her confessions today so it reminded me to post mine as well : )

1. I don't have great knife skills.  More specifically, I'm pretty terrible at slicing onions.

2. I never wash my quinoa before I cook it.

3. On that note, I barely wash fruit or vegetables.  (Hey, I'm not sick yet)

4. And on that note, I always forget to take off the stickers on said fruit and vegetables. My hubby almost always gets the veggie/fruit with the sticker.  oops!

5. Each week, I go to a different grocery store.  I know this would annoy some people, but I love it.  I'm fortunate enough to live close to Market Basket, Shaw's, Stop N Shop, Whole Foods, Roche Bros. and Trader Joe's.  Oh and I always work grocery shopping into my weekend plans.  For example, this weekend I stopped at Whole Foods off 495 on my way home from the Cape.  I love going to different stores : )

6. I only shower at home like 1-2X a week.  My gym shower and I are best friends.

7. I never dry my hair. Never.  I air dry it and then straighten it half way through the day in my office. Or I leave it up all day.

8. I wear Britney Spears perfume (thanks debbie) and use spray deodorant.  I know this is probably weird, but I love both!

9. I'm REALLY good with numbers.  I memorize numbers pretty easily.  Like if I didn't have my cell phone I would still be able to call a good 20 people.  On that note, I'm actually pretty terrible at math.

10. And lastly, I love LOVE getting emails telling me I have a new comment- it makes my day!

Now on to my ABC's

A. Age: 28

B.  Bed Size: Queen and a Bob-a-pedic AKA the best bed EVER.  I melt into it.

C.  Chore you hate: Most cleaning tasks but specifically putting AWAY laundry (don't mind doing it or folding it though).

D.  Dogs: Should I admit this?  I don't really like dogs.  I'm actually scared of most!

E.  Essential start to your day: Coffee with Coffeemate creamer is the constant.  I also love starting my day working out, especially running.  When I work out in the morning, I have more energy and I'm more positive for the rest of the day.

F.  Favorite color: Hmm.. black?  I wear black the most but I do love some color.  Pinks, blues, greens

G.  Gold or silver: Silver but the only jewelry I wear religiously are my wedding rings.

H. Height: I am technically 5'2 and 1/2.  But I say 5'3.  I have really long legs and a short upper body so most people think I'm taller. I'm not.  I'm a midgey.

I. Instruments you play: NADA

J. Job title: Editor, Broadcast Production.  (I edit video, not books : )

K.  Kids: None yet!

L.  Live: west of the city, outside of Boston.

M. Mom’s name: Ronee (it was a midwest name I guess)

N.  Nicknames: Lizzy! or Suga.  My brother likes to call me stumps since my running pace is significantly slower than his (haha)

O.  Overnight hospital stays: Let's see... I tore my ACL 6 years ago and had reconstructive cadaver patella tendon surgery.  We also visited the hospital after my bachelorette party when one of my friends fell over a ledge off my driveway (she was okay, but broke her collarbone).

P.  Pet peeve: Passive Aggressive people is my number 1.  I've mentioned that before.  Something that annoys me on a daily basis are the people on the commuter rail who want to get up and stand in the aisle long before we get to the station (drives me CRAZY!)

Q.  Quote from a movie: "Dishes are done, MANNN" (Who knows this?!?)

R.  Right or left handed: Right. But I'm a lefty gymnast. (or should I say, WAS)

S.  Siblings: 2 now! I have an older brother named Mike and now a sister (his wife) named Natalia.  I love them both!

T.  Time you wake up: Alarm gets off at 5:30am.  I usually roll out of bed around 6 and leave the house at 6:10am to make the train. 

U.  Underwear: None of your businessssssss

V.  Vegetables you dislike: BEETS! They scare me.  Other than that, I pretty much LOVE all vegetables and food.  There's very little I won't eat.  Most notably: mayonnaise, olives and blue cheese.

W.  What makes you run late: Oversleeping or train delays. or running that extra mile at the gym.

X.  X-Rays you’ve had: Too many.

Y.  Yummy food you make: Check my Recipe Index, I cook all the time- I love it! 

Z. Zoo animal- Penguins

Giveaway Winners: 

Oh and now what you've all been waiting for!!! Thanks for entering my giveaway!   The winner of the $50 gift card at CSN is... drum roll please....

DAISY!!!

(so fun since Daisy and I are friends in real life too! See proof)

Ahhh to be that tan again...

And the Winner of the Running Giveaway is......

JESS from Blonde Ponytail!

Ladies, email me to claim your prize!
Tell me one of your confessions!