I Run! Yup! Run Your Pace,Know Your Comfort On the Pavement!!

Ok Readers, running with others, reading blogs of others, comparing your ability on the run pavement can cross your mind once you reflect did I run for me? Readers, it  can be a challenged at times to take time to commit to the run, then learn what is comfortable for your run. Running is great way to discover your own ability to enjoy fitness but don't get stuck in the what is your pace? or can you go faster, or I am faster than you. As much as we compete in the world for many things, one area that we must be careful of is to allow ourselves to be who you are on the pavement. Once you make a commitment to run with a group, by yourself or with a friend at times it is easy to get caught up with inward competition, and with others that may be faster or even slower than you. I have questioned myself lately going on 11 months, that I want to get faster, and not feel like I am in the back of the pack. One area of advice I would give to beginner runs, make sure you start off your run with brisk walk  for about five minutes than get into your run. Do not push yourselves past your limit at this time if you do not run fast as others, but take your time and the speed will come in time. Most of all be proud of yourself for the commitment you have made to go and run and take care of your body, mind and spirit. Most of all race your pace if it is 15 minutes a mile or 5, 7 minutes a mile. All the tempo runs, and great advice is fabulous, but don't miss the opportunity to enjoy and motivate someone along the way. At the end of finish we all will get to the same place.
Stay encouraged, Run Your Pace,  and keep your Happy Place RUN!!!

On The Run! I'm I Tired? Or need to Reset,Restart and Re-Focus,

Ok, Readers, it has been since last week since I have blog, and not that I don't love to keep us both connected and motivated, but for some reason, I need to Reset everything! When we ( me) and you have responsibility as wife or husband, parent, work, fitness guru, etc, It can be a balancing act. So last week I actually took a break from my weight workout, reset, and rest. I realized I had not done that at all for 41weeks straight. I had a big project do for my business and it was draining. In saying I only did my runs, and added cycling in which I fail  in love with!. What do you do to reset and restart and re-focus? Make sure you take time to rest! meaning outside of your regular sleep. Treat yourself, like a smoothie, a treat  or eat out no cooking! Yes, I did that! I ate out twice!! this never happens! My family we ate out for breakfast and had dinner out . Re-Focus, well, what I am doing is going on youtube, starting this week and take a segment and add in motivational speakers to keep me focus and energized along with my prayer time. Let me know what you do ?
Your Personal Cheerleader!

Ronnita, Inthemiddlegirl

On The Run! Is A Mile Just A Mile?

As a runner of 11months the question comes to mind and to several runners that are 10+ mile pace, are you really a runner or a walker?. I was with my run group on Friday and we had a new runner to come to our 4am group, and she stated that she was a runner. We ask a few questions to get a feel for experience, pace, etc. Well we decided to switch up and run at her pace to find out and take the best approach on hills and the pavement. Even with me being new to the pavement, I noticed that I think that she has not exactly ran the way our group does. So we took our time and did not run at the pace we usually are at even though we each run at various speeds. I thought about this, before I blogged this readers, and I was like am I really a runner? considering I am at 10+mile pace myself. I sure am a runner, it may look slow to 7-8+ mile pace but heck I give it my full best as I can each time I hit the pavement. Never, underestimate the spirit of some ones ability of fitness. Show support and how the running community has a open heart to everyone that chooses to run on the pavement.
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

Your On The Run! Motivation Reset, Run, Release and Workout

Hey Readers it is that time again to get those goals in check! revisit them for your weekly commitment for you and me to do it again! I completed last weeks goals, and this week I do need extra rest day because we all need it . Last week I only had one rest day, this week I have  2 days work in, so here is the following:
Monday- 5miles outdoor run, and weights: chest/shoulders/abs  and biceps
Tuesday- Rest Day ( I need it no early wake up for me!)  Hatha Yoga at night 35 minutes
Wednesday- 6 mile outdoor run speed training,  and weights: lungs/squats/abs/quads
Thursday- 15minutes cardio and Body Pump hour and Hatha Yoga at night 35 minutes
Friday- 8 mile outdoor run  and Hatha Yoga at night 35minutes
Saturday- Rest Day
Sunday-8-9 mile run speed training and Hatha Yoga at night 35 minutes
My goal per week is 25-30 miles per week run and to reach at least 100 miles this month. Also for weights to build more strength in my upper body. Getting ready for 5k race finish time of 30minutes and under.
Your Biggest Cheerleader!
Ronnita

What Day Is It? National Runners Day!! Party On The Pavement!!

Hey readers, as you know I am a runner and love the pavement as much of some of you do. Today we must unite and share our running experiences and how much it means to each of us. There are a lot of events going on in our local cities, track clubs, running groups and free virtual races. Have you thought about way you decide to run? Was it because you ran in High school, college, or maybe dated a runner?. Well I will say tell a friend to walk and began to run it will change your life. Watching the earth spin beneath your feet and how much you can enjoy the outdoors and all the experience you get to have looking at nature. I was running one early morning and the sunrise before my eyes. I never really saw that happen in my adulthood  and the cascade of the sun shimmering, through the trees. It actually brought tears to my eyes, watching the Glory of God. Get out and run today, lets celebrate the ability to use our limbs. Feel in the blank why you run!!www.nationalrunningday.org
Your Personal Cheerleader,
Ronnita

On The Run! June Reset Monday Motivation

 

 

Hey Readers, Today Is the First Day of the Month and the week, and yes I have goals, hopes, desires for myself and family. Some of the most challenging areas of each of us is reviewing our goals and actually putting them in to action. Some more than others become sidelined by the first obstacle that comes their way. Like today, this day has been a rough day after my morning 5 mile outdoor run and workout. I did not even get my prayer time in either and that always help me put the day in prospective. So with this opposition will I let it change my goals? No way!, Everyday is a new life, I take it day by day. So what are your goals for the month? Have you thought about it? well go ahead write it down, on your vision board, smart phone or diary/journal. Here is my workout plan:
Sunday: 6 mile outdoor run, and abs/ squats
Monday: 5 mile outdoor run, and chest/back/abs + Hatha Yoga 30minutes before bed
Tuesday: Cross Training and hour of Power(full body weights with increase factor for chest)
Wednesday: 6 mile outdoor run, quads/lunges/calf raises, + Hatha Yoga 30minutes before Modern Family show
Thursday: Cross Training, and hour of Power( full body weights with increase factor for chest)
Friday: 8-9 mile long run Fridays ( no weights) Hatha Yoga 30 minutes
Saturday: rest day!
That is my workout week! this month goal to run 100 miles and I have a 5k race and keep my hour of prayer time per day that keeps everything in prospective!
Your Personal Cheerleader!!
Ronnita