Weekend Recap...

Next weekend I am doing my first race since having Fletcher (16 weeks ago). It is a 12km race - and just to clarify to you all, a race doesn't actually mean that I am racing as in trying to win, it just means I am entering an organised run as opposed to just going for a casual run by myself... If that makes sense?

So anyway, I thought I had better make sure I would actually be able to do the run without dying or losing body parts, or something crazy like that, so yesterday ran 10.5km. It was a great run, I felt the best I have felt whilst running since before I was pregnant. It just goes to show that it does get easier, you just have to keep going. I thought it never would at one stage so I am glad that it is getting easier.
I went with a buddy who lives 300m down the road from us. We started from home and then we ended at the local Saturday morning growers markets... Brilliant planning!

There I got myself some lovely goodies...

This bad boy was huge - the photo doesn't do it justice at all!

After the markets we went to one of my fave local cafes, which does the best coffee in town, and had coffee and bagels for breakfast. Delish!

Bagels with cream cheese and lemon curd - probably not the best post run breaky but one of my fave breakfast treats.

This was followed by some play time at home with my two fave boys, a spot of shopping in town for some bday pressies for friends, and then an afternoon of this:

Not-so nutritional snack of almond chocolate with a cuppa whilst catching up on some of my fave blogs while baby sleeps.

Perfect way to spend a Saturday, especially one where the weather turned to rubbish in the afternoon.

Sunday has consisted of a great morning at church with some awesome friends, followed by lunch at my parents place. I am now relaxing with the computer doing some blogging while Tim helps my Dad with some handy man work and I listen to my baby talking to himself in his cot while he should be sleeping. Perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday when it is terrible weather outside.

I have been keeping up with the 30 Day Abs Challenge, however I did not do the yoga for yesterday.
Today's workout is here, a nice quick but painful one...

Day 16: Crazy-Tough Move: The Twisting Windmill
We bet you haven't tried this oblique-targeting exercise before. To do this move, lie on your back with your arms out to the sides and raise your legs straight in the air. Lower your legs to the left side of your body, bring them back to center, then lower them to the right. That's one rep. Try to do 12 reps of the twisting windmill!

Tomorrow is another plank challenge - how long can you hold for now?

My 16 week marathon training program starts in 3 weeks, I will talk a little more about that closer to the time, for now I am just enjoying my casual running.

I am so looking forward to my run next weekend and am now feeling really positive about it - like I'll actually be able to do it! I just hope the weather is better than it is this weekend!

What has been the best part of your weekend?

Anyone get in a good run this weekend?

What is your favourite breakfast treat?

Mine is definitely bagels, or some french toast or hot cakes with fruit and bacon and maple syrup... YUM! I am a sweet breakfast person.

Starting the day right and a little about me...

As winter is just around the corner I am really trying to make the most of any sunshine and warmth that we are getting now, so this morning a friend and I got up and went for a nice walk. Or maybe you could say a hike. We climbed up Parihaka which is a small mountain in our town. I left Bubs at home asleep in bed with Dad and took off in the chilly morning air to enjoy a nice climb up the mountain.

A small glimpse of my city

At the top, such a beautiful morning!

It was the perfect way to start the day. The air was cool and crisp but the sun was shining and it was a gorgeous morning to catch a view of the city. And about lunch time the rain set in so we were super glad we did go. Love early morning exercise, it's the best way to start the day! Now for my blog-a-day post...

Day 11, Saturday: Sell yourself in 10 words or less

ME!

Lover and follower of Christ, crazy, fun-loving, big aspirations, blessed!

How did you start your Saturday? 

How would you sum yourself up in one word?

Mine would definitely be blessed! 

Wonderful weekend inspiration...

Tomorrow I am heading north with my hubby to celebrate his Mum's 60th... Will be fun to catch up with the family and celebrate all of Sue's great milestones in 60 years.

I am a huge fan of inspirational and motivational quotes and sayings
so I wanted to leave you with some little gems to motivate you and inspire you through your weekend.

Thanks to this always trusty website and my crazy addiction to this amazing website, here are some treats for you...

Like a workout or treating a friend

So true! Get out there and work your booty off!

 I love this one as I am a firm believer that each day, each place, each thing you do, and so on, is TOTALLY what you make of it! So enjoy this day, this weekend and...

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