Monday Motivation

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Watching the highlights of yesterday's NYC Marathon, and Kara's interviews, it is so clear that this girl is passionate about what she does and puts everything out there each race!  She goes out and goes big...putting her legs and heart to the test!  If only we could bottle her passion for greatness and be able to give it out from time to time....she is amazing!  I always get giddy watching marathons...and it never fails to fire me up!  It reminds me that we all have that chance...that chance to believe in something that we can do that is so great...the chance to put in the months of work and see your efforts come to fruition on the course...to know there is something greater in us and put in the work to make it come out!  Kara may not have won yesterday...but it was clear to everyone that she will be back out on that road this week pushing for greatness again and so can you!!

Friday Favs

I was a little stuck for what to talk about today so I decided to share with you some things that are making me smile lately!

Kara Goucher and Oiselle...unless you are living under a rock you heard the huge news yesterday that the great Kara Goucher has joined the Oiselle family!  A great move made by both parties!!

Why does Kara look so happy here?  Well I'm sure it's because she just realized what I did this morning...Kara is now sponsored by Oiselle...Oiselle sponsored a Twitter chat with ZOOMA Woman's Race Series...I'm an ambassador for ZOOMA PLUS I just bought an Oiselle shirt...which pretty much confirms that Kara and I are BFFs!!  Call me Kara!

Feeling the OOO...I was given a pair of Oofos recovery sandals to try out last week.  On Tuesday I ran a quick 4 miler before dinner and was so excited to put on my comfy sweats and these bad boys!!!

Stay tuned for a full review...but these bad boys are definitely making my feet smile!

#Selfie...Have you heard this song?  It's annoying and genius all at the same time!!  Either way my sister shared this story with me yesterday about a hilarious girl from the NYC Half Marathon last weekend.  This girl certainly made the time pass taking funny selfies with guys along the route!

Tommie Copper...From recovery to now back to training one thing has been as constant as my foam roller...my Tommie Copper gear!  I'm seriously loving this gear and will give you the full scoop soon!

Bag lady...As a working mom I am always draped in bags...diaper bag, work bag, lunch box, gym bag.  The challenge is that most bags slip off my shoulder and it drives me bonkers!  I was excited when I was contacted by Apera to try out their Active Pack.  It's a backpack designed for active lifestyles!

 Again a full review is on its way but I can see this also being VERY useful come Ragnar time!!!

Back to Bells...To wrap up this day of what's making me smile I just have to put in here that I was able to join back up with my group of ladies for our weekly kettlebell workout together!

I took it easy for my first time back and I am happy to report that there is NO back pain!!!  Yay!!!

What's making you smile this Friday?

Monday Motivation

My running this summer can best be described as a mental game....my mind playing games with itself....convincing myself that I can continue on and that no I do not need to walk those hills...playing games to convince myself to go one more mile.  I think the hardest part of coming back to running has been the mental tenacity...regaining that drive.  I am making that decision though that I will not fail at this...I will reach my goal I set to break 1:50 for a half marathon.  I know it is going to take much more work than I have been putting in lately...but now is the time for my body to follow!

How do you keep yourself convinced to push when you mind is trying to tell you to stop?

Motivation Monday

Oh come on!  You think I would let a Marathon Monday that Kara Goucher was running go by and not use some of her wise words for motivation?!  While talking with Sarah and Dimity in their AMR Podcast, Kara revealed that Nike had put the words

Courage to Believe

in her shoes for Boston.  I just thought this was perfect!  Not just because it was from Kara but because it could fit everyone's lives!  I have the courage to believe that this post baby journey is going to lead me to a place where I am stronger and fitter than I was before!  I hit some paces on my long run Saturday that were really encouraging!  I know I can put in the work and I have the courage to believe I can do it!

What do you have the courage to believe?  Where will your journey take you?!