Weekly Workouts

I didn't gain an appreciation and understanding of health & fitness until I got married in 2008. We moved to Chapel Hill, NC for Ben to attend dental school & by golly everyone was in tip top shape. I mean we couldn't drive half a mile without seeing 3-4 people running, the gym parking lots were full and all of Ben's dental school friends talked "healthy". We were new to this atmosphere of "being healthy". Needless to say it rubbed off quickly and I was full force for 4 years! I had a passion for exercising...any kind really! I loved to keep things fresh and keep my body guessing. I was into running, swimming, biking. weight lifting, zumba, yoga, Pilates, etc...literally everything! Since then I've ran one full marathon, two half marathons, one triathlon, one mud run and numerous 5k's. After having Berkley, I quickly realized that I didn't have hours & hours to workout. I know what works for my body & am limited with time! I workout either in the mornings before Berkley & Ben wake up, during nap time or when Ben gets home from work. Here is what a normal week of workouts look like

An example of Friday's cross fit of last week looks like this *(don't judge the paper, it's all I had a the moment & needed to rush before Berkley woke up).

*12 rounds

12 tire flips

12 push ups

12 walking lunges

12 burpees

                                                

Speaking of workouts...what's a workout without a cute accessory? A needed accessory at that! Mallory over at Owl Be Sweatin sent me this amazing leopard non-slip headband! Not only is it perfect for working out, but I've noticed myself wearing it for errands too. I'm sure I am not the only one battling re-growth, but this headband is sure to lay EVERYTHING down. It also has an adjustable backing so that it fits you perfectly. I love this headband and it is hubby approved! Ben says it actually looks like a fashion headband instead of my ugly rubber black workout headbands. Thanks Mallory for making me look cute while sweating! Check out her Etsy shop & use the coupon code glitterandgirl  with no spaces for 15 % off!

         

our WEEKEND

Our weekend was jam packed with fall decorating, fall shopping, mud, glow run, a birthday party and church! On our way to drop the car off to have the oil changed Berkley thought it would be fun to watch her phonics video on daddy's phone. She normally watches it on the iPad during breakfast & snack time, but she was a little fussy in the car so we knew it would make her happy! Happy baby equals happy mommy & daddy right???

Saturday morning we were up with the chickens...literally at 5am. We drove an hour and a half to Youngsville for our first mud run! This wasn't just any mud run it was a zombie mud run. We completed the mud run with some friends and it was fantastic! Running through mud, sliding down muddy tarp, slippery monkey bars, running from zombies, crawling under ropes, walking across logs, running from zombies....and the list goes on! This will definitely be one of our annual races!

 
             

Here we are doing our weekly chores! Berkley is in the imitation stage so we took our our vacuums and got to work!

After our race Saturday we came home to finish up our fall decorations...minus the outside decor.  I LOVE pumpkins! I not a matchy matchy person when it comes to decorating I like different textures, patterns, etc.. Here are a couple pictures of our entrance table.

And we can't leave without a closing picture of Berk Berk! This is what she does when we ask her how old she is! Such a smart baby! 

Weekend Recap

This weekend was pretty low key, since last weekend we were on the go! Our nightly routine is reading at least 4 books to Berkley. At around 6 months, Berkley was too mobile for books. She couldn't sit still long enough to enjoy them. Around 12 months, her love for books exploded ( my heart did too)! As a teacher, my one wish was that she would love to read and yippee it is happening!

She LOVES climbing into baskets, containers, etc...I get a total kick out of it and have to take a ton of pictures!

After a long week I decided to clear my mind and go on a run while Berkley napped and daddy completed his "Honey Do List." We have no running trails in our area so when it comes to long runs it is a road run :( I left while it was drizzling a small amount and it definitely picked up throughout my run,but I will tell you it was probably the best solo run I've had since our Chapel Hill days 2 years ago! There is nothing that beats specks of rain falling on your face, prayer, thankfulness and the amazement of all my blessings! My pace was a lot slower than I anticipated. I wanted to keep an under 9 minute mile, but like I said this was a relaxing, clear my mind, and give thanks kind of run. 

Saturday night we went to supper, just the 3 of us, just my little family. The rain didn't stop so Berk & I decided to celebrate and bring out our rainboots. Let me tell you, she loves shoes! Especially new ones, she gets that from her mama! 

                 
After dinner, Ben needed to pick up a couple things at Dick's Sporting Goods. As daddy shopped, Berk & I made an attempt to work on her putting skills.