Shopping for shoes!

Tonight I will be announcing the winner to the GIVEAWAY! So don't forget to go enter! 

Today started out with a early morning workout! With my pre-workout fuel I headed to the gym.
After completing this workout, I completed 100 situps and went for 1.5 mile run. WOW, running after thrusters and burpees makes you feel like your running with 100 pounds dragging behind you! Lets just say it was one of those days I was happy my run was cut short because I had to get to work.
Breakfast

I was craving one thing..

Strawberry-Coconut Protein Shake

This hit the spot! It was so sweet!!!

• 1.5 C. Almond Milk Unsweetnened
• 5-6 Ice cubes
• 1 scoop of Vanilla Protein by Elite
• 4 Frozen Strawberries
• 1 tbs  Coconut syrup
• 1 tbs  Chia seeds
• 2 handfuls of spinach (doesn't alter the flavor AT ALL)

Today at work went by quick! I love busy days! I snacked on some trail mix throughout the day.

I may or may not of selectively picked out each handful :) cashews, m&m's, and raisins.

After my long work day.. (4 whole hours) I snagged some chocolate for some shopping fuel.

dark chocolate + almonds = winner!!

Remember these shoes? I wore them a few times and then Liz informed me that I should probably get a half size bigger and of course I head to every piece of advice and she was able to take them off my hands so I went back to the mall and found a better fit and a comfy fit..

While I was shopping I ran into a blog reader! (Hi Cindy!!) We had a good time chatting about our need for new shoes and both ended up purchasing 2 pair!

Don't you just love them!?

Coral is one of my favorite colors and it makes them just pop out! They are the new balance vibrams.

 I have been researching vibrams for awhile now but just couldn't wrap my head around the separate toes thing. They have the same bottom of the vibrams with all the benefits, but you don't have the toe separation! I can't wait to test them out!

Comfy fit?

 I couldn't resist TOMS! I tried them on and had to have them! Bonus: They are Brents favorite color so I knew he would be totally okay with the purchase.. oh and I had a gift card.. Double bonus!


After shopping I headed home to the babes and of course for lunch, I was actually really wanting another strawberry coconut shake because it was SOO good but figured a veggie full salad would satisfy! I had some salmon in the fridge and tossed it on top of some fresh romaine lettuce from the garden (Thanks Judy!) Along with some red pepper and baked sweet potato! Drizzled with a little olive oil and sea salt.

And of course a crunchy Gala Apple!

Perfect lunch!

Its a hot day today! I'm whipping up a perfect post workout treat.. but I think we need to go swim first. Someone is getting ancy.

Even though they hate the pool I am determined to get them to like it. 

See you TONIGHT to announce the winner!! 

GoOd LuCk!

Q. I know TOMS aren't the cutest shoe but they are comfy! Do you buy for the cute factor or the comfy?

Q. Do you have vibrams? Whats your opinion?

The Big 2-5

My Birthday was great yesterday!! I had a great and busy day!! I didn't get to sleep in..  I woke up bright and early to teach a pump class.. which was a little rough cause I think I got food poisoning the night before so I'll spare you all the details..(I'm never eating out again..) but part of being a fitness instructor is having to go  into each class with a positive attitude and leaving all your problems out the door. As important as that is to do for the instructor I think EVERYONE should do that! It will make your workout better and make you feel better! 

It worked! After class I felt better and was ready to celebrate!!  I came home to 3 gifts on the table!! My husband knows how to make me smile. 

However, It was still really early and he and the babies were still sleeping so I decided to whip up some breakfast! Its my birthday so Ice cream smoothie was a given!

This hit the spot!!

In the mix

1 scoop of Vanilla Protein

5 frozen strawberries

1/2 frozen banana

1 tbs. of chia seeds 

1 handful of spinach

 Pinch of Xanthan/gaur gum for thickening

5 ice cubes

1 cup Almond Milk unsweetened

YUM!!!

Finally the fam woke up and I got to tear open my presents!!

(If you want lessons on how to get hair like mine... Just take a shower before bed, sleep wildly, wake up and hold down your crazy mane with a headband.) 

Present #1

Nike Free!!! I can't wait to take them on a run!! I have been having a crazy pain in my left foot so hopefully that subsides soon... Cross your fingers for me.. I'm going to the Dr. to get it checked.

Present #2

BOSSY PANTS!! I can't wait to read it! I have heard it is hilarious!! so Ill let you know! Has anyone read it yet?

Present #3 Cole Haan Nude Pumps!!

I promise my legs aren't that white.... 

I have been wanting new dress shoes FOREVER! I pinned these on my pinterest and my husband checked it out and now here they are!

We spent the rest of the day out on the lake, at red mango and a campfire! It was a great birthday!  All pics via Iphone.. and now my phone won't connect to the computer..? So I'll post them soon!! 

Hope your all having a great day!! 

Don't forget to enter the giveaway!!

Ragnar Review!

Ragnar Wasatch Back went off without a hitch. We had a great time with our friends. Our team name was "Duh Winning" in honor of the sleezeball Charlie Sheen. 

Ragnar races consist of two vans with 6 people in each one. Together you run 191 miles. With Wasatch Back you start in Logan, UT and finish in Park City UT. This race is so fun partly because of the team unity and confidence and strength you get from each other.. (especially at 2 am when you take a shot of major caffeine jump out of the van to run 7 miles) But its so fun to see other team names, costumes and van decorations! Ours was pretty stellar.

"The only thing I'm addicted to right now is winning." - Charlie Sheen.

"Duh Winning!"- Charlie. 

I loved having my husband do this race with me this year! He was amazing! We decided that we are going to do it together here on out! 

This is Brent getting ready for his first leg Friday Afternoon 4pm

I was the runner right after him, He passed off to me and snapped this pic of me walking around after finishing my first leg at about 5:30 PM

Many memories made in the honey bucket... hehe..

Some people actually take to long in the honey bucket and miss their exchange... hehe.. one of our teammates left miss kenz hangin. Don't worry he was only like a minute 

This is actually prior to starting our 3rd and final leg

This are all the peeps that we hung out/smelled in the van! 

Seriously, Yes its june in utah and once we got to the top of the mountain.. In fact they almost had to change the course due to the extreme amount of snow on the trail still! 

Towards the end of the race there is a hill.. THEE HILL known as Ragnar. It is a leg that has a 1,700ft elevation gain!!! No joke. Dirt Road-Straight up! There is actually a sign that says "rough, steep, winding hill fro the next 5 miles." motivating eh? Bless the souls in our van that did it. They rocked it. Better then I could ever do. In fact, I'd rather run 10 miles flat then 4 straight up! 

Our sprint to the FINISH!! We completed 191 miles in 29:42:28.9 hours.. 

Love this man. 

WAY TO GO team "DUH WINNING"'!!

Overall, this was an experience that will never be forgotten!! It is so fun to be in a van with 5 of your favorite people, eating, laughing, sweating and sleeping? together. If you have never had a chance to do one of these races I highly recommend you write it on your bucket list! This is a race anyone can do! It isn't as intimidating as a half or full marathon because you run less mileage with breaks in between adding up to an average of 17-20 miles in two days!  It will be one of best races of your life!

Q. Would you rather run 10miles flat or 4 miles uphill?


Q. Does your spouse run races to?
He does now!!! Let the addiction begin! ;)