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

Recap :On The Run and Fit Lifestyler Did I reach My Goals This Week?

The week has come to an end Readers, with the Holiday, and weekly responsibility to my family, business and fit lifestyle living did I reach my fitness goals? Yes, I did!! each week I set goals for myself and  I strongly recommend, having a weekly plan of running and weight workouts so that you and me keep on track. This week I ran 24 miles, with my Friday as the longest 9.1miles. Actually, this week I scaled back on my miles for recovery, and will go back up next week between 25-30 miles. The more miles I am doing will help my speed  for the  up coming 20k and Half marathon race. My workouts I did three days of weights, which included my weight full body class. I usually do a minimum of 4 weight sessions and non on long run Fridays with my running group. I missed my cardio sessions before my weight class this week, I was just tired and could not manage to get up in time to get the full hour. I did hit my goal for this month in total of 90 miles outdoors this Month!!! that is Awesome for a 10 month newbie. I have added in at night and on Saturdays, Hatha Yoga (gentle yoga) which I will set a goal of 3-4 days a week. really need to go back to logging my meals in my Fitness Pal, I have stop doing, I will get back to this next week. Hey my readers to obtain any type of goal you must log it, write it down, put it in your phone, or a workout diary. This will keep you accountable to yourself, especially when life gets in the way, or you feel stress and you do not see progress. I believe in order to have a fit lifestyle consistency is the key. Make sure you allow time  for mind and body  so that  you will be more helpful for your family, work and friends.
Your Personal Cheerleader!
Ronnita

I have taken the Yoga Plunge!! But what Type of Yoga Should I do!!

Hey readers, well how many times have you thought of incorporating something that will help you stretch, relax, and help with breathing?. Well I use to do yoga ( don't know what type it was) at my Gym some years back  and I remembered how much I loved it and how I became relaxed and more limber. Well since I am a fit for living Girl, I said self you need to revisit this. One of my favorite bloggers, is very good at it and she does so many poses. Since, I am at the beginning stages of this I will start with Hatha Yoga which is Gentle Yoga.
Hatha Yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga in the world. Hatha Yoga uses postures (asana) and conscious breathing (Pranayama) in combination with mental focus to develop awareness, strength and flexibility, and relaxation. Through proper alignment and mindful actions of the body, Hatha Yoga brings balance, strength, and a sense of well-being to the practitioner.
Flow-Based Hatha Yoga uses movement and breath together to produce a "flow" of postures that lead from one to the next.
Benefits of Hatha Yoga
Builds strength
Increases flexibility and muscle tone
Brings focus to the mind
Encourages physical and mental balance
Develops proper body alignment
Reduces stress
Encourages a sense of calm and peace
Increases lung capacity for better breathing
My first session was on Tuesday, in which my toddler decided to join me, it was 35 minutes long, with a tape I used and with breathing technics. At the end I was so relaxed I was almost sleep. So this is a keeper. Stay tune for future updates.
Your Personal Cheerleader!!
Ronnita

On The Run!! Run A Fast Lighting 10K Race!!! Yes I Did On Memorial Day

Hey Readers, You want to build your endurance for faster speed preparation for your Half Marathons? Well lets talk, as I am preparing for my next Half Marathon, I have decide a Personal Record of 2hours and including as much speed work as possible with more miles to obtain my goal. This Memorial Day , I ran a 10k with a running mate, the route was very fast, various hills, and will build upon my training to reach my goal. Well this race on Monday(sorry for the delay), met that, it was small, organized, the route was awesome. I meet a few Full Marathoners, a barefoot runner and some super runner team. For me I start off stretching , and making sure my legs where ready for this consider I am recovering from a fall last week. I took off and my run keeper app was not working I did not know that till mile 3 and turned it back on. I broke away from my running mate a little to stretch out during my race to get a feel. Made it back in official time of 1:12, in which I was shooting for 55 minutes so I came up short by 17 minutes. So I must get that under me in the next few months. My running mate this was my first time running a race with her, and she is awesome, fun, and thrive on the run. My over all on this race, would I return back to do this one? I would next year, it was just right! Keep up with me I will share my progress with you readers to keep me and you encourage.                             
Your Personal  Cheerleader!
Ronnita

Memorial Day Food, Family, Remembrance and You Know it A RACE!!!!

Hey Readers, I know that this is a weekend in the U.S.A, that is the kick off of Summertime fun, family and activities. Food is a big thing awesome plus, remembering our soldiers that have giving their lives for freedom. Memorial Day started in remembrance to Union Soldiers that needed proper burial during battle for Civil War for the freedom of slaves. This weekend is a restful one for many, I other hand not resting because I have a toddler and those days are out the window! Saturday I took sometime for myself colored my hair etc. Still not decided on what we will eat for the celebration weekend but really would like some grilled food. I do not it much grilled food, and definitely will not want to overeat but will make the best of it. The weather has been great so far no rain, in which it normally does, the Holiday weekend, no run today so far, but I am contemplating it because will it is my me time. I do have a race tomorrow YEEPEE!! It is a Memorial Day 10k race with a finisher medal. Not all 10k have a finisher medal. I am looking forward to getting a great race in a good PR Personal Record. One of my Running mates we will meet up there in the morning and I will pick up my race packet in the morning. In addition to this month I did do a virtual run 5k, It was $8.00 to do. Not so sure on the virtual run thing? Once I receive the Medal I will post it and share my thoughts on it.

You are Running a Marathon, Half Mary,10k or 5k? Does Your time Matter? Holy Smokes It Does!!!

Hey Readers,If you want to get right down to it, basically everything is inconsequential when you pull back far enough.  But my point is that if you don't run as fast as you want, it is not the end of the world. If you are looking for accolades, your friends in the know will still understand how someday race day is not your day and your friends not in the know think anyone running any distance ever is amazing. If you are running for self-gratification, then the fact you put yourself on the starting line should be enough, deep down, to give you a sense of accomplishment. If you are running for charity, or in someone's memory, or to have fun, who cares about your time?

The difference between running and racing is that when you toe the line of the race, you have made an unspoken agreement that you will run the fastest you can on that day. You an run easy and have fun and celebrate your existence the other six days of the week. Now you can argue with me but will you argue with the ghost of Steve Prefontaine (and his nipples?) I
In summary Readers, Time Matters, Yes It does!! Be the Best You can be in your investment of time in training!!
Your Personal Cheerleader!!
Ronnita