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Chevy #KeysToSTL
Several months ago I was approached by the Chevy #KeystoSTL program through Alive Magazine inviting me to be a part of their campaign. Of course, I was stoked to be a part of it. I got to check out their booth out at the Color Run this summer. I watched other STL influencers get their turn to drive a Chevy. Some got the Malibu, Some got the Volt… but deep down inside I kept hoping for my ultimate dream car… and all that hoping paid off! I was going to get a 2012 Chevy Tahoe for a week!! If I could do a backflip, I would have. I don’t know what it…
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Weekly Workout Recap
Don’t forget about the KEEN-WAH Decadence Bar giveaway! Good Morning Friends! I meant to post this yesterday so I could link up with Little Girl in the Big World, Sneakers and Fingerpaints and R is for Running – but I was on the couch all day sick 🙁 So I’m linking up a day late I’m feeling better today- but still pretty weak and out of it. Today is going to be a good day though… I get my 2012 Chevy Tahoe to drive for the week!! You’re going to see plenty more about it this week! Last week’s workouts were awesome. Monday I was still nursing my shoulder and…
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Victory over the Box and a GIVEAWAY!
Are y’all having a good Saturday? Mine has been really good! I went to CrossFit this morning and after the WOD I decided I was going to conquer the box jump. Remember how I talked about my fear of the box? I even set a goal in September to conquer them, but failed at that. I was just tired of letting the box win. I have been able to jump up on stacked plates and I knew it was ALL mental. I set up my stacked plates next to the box. I jumped on the plates. They are the SAME height as the box. After a few moments of hesitation…
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CrossFit Endurance
Since I started CrossFit I haven’t really been running that much. For awhile it was a relief, to be honest. I just felt like I needed a break. I wasn’t making progress and I was getting frustrated. I almost feel like it was a mental block. I’m a “plus size” runner – I can’t be fast. I could never run under a 10 minute mile I have short legs, I can’t run fast. I just don’t have the runner build As much progress as I’d made on my journey, I still struggled with negative thoughts. and I believed them. One of the things that CrossFit helped me learn was how to…
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Weekly Workout Recap & October Goals Check In
Happy Monday! (don’t forget to enter the Food Should Taste Good Giveaway – It ends tomorrow!) Good news – I have been able to sleep the last few nights with little to no shoulder pain… hooray! I took some extra rest days this week to try to get it rested up and I think that helped. Here is a look at my workouts from last week. Monday – CrossFit This one was fun, I got to work out with the hubs so that made it extra fun. Him (and Aaron) beat me pretty bad, but I held my own against the rest of the class, finishing around the 14:30 mark.…
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Coffee Date: Rest Days
Cheers to the freakin’ weekend! Who is ready for a Coffee Date?! It’s been a long week for me. and I’m tired. So, I’m starting my Friday off with TWO cups of coffee. I had Green Mountain Breakfast Blend followed by Green Mountain Pumpkin Spice. Speaking of Pumpkin Spice… Did you know Sam’s Club sells Green Mountain Pumpkin Spice kcups in an 80 Count package?! Guess who is gonna be stocking up for year round Pumpkin Spice Deliciousness?! THIS GIRL! If we were having coffee today I would probably start out complaining about how irritating this shoulder injury is. I had my visit with the Chiropractor and he said he thinks…
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#PrettyMuddy Tampa – November 10th
So I don’t know if you knew this or not – but I’m not a native Missourian. Obviously I don’t have a Midwestern accent, So that kinda gave me away. I actually grew up in Clearwater, Florida. Well, Dunedin if we are being specific. Mostly I just tell people I’m from Tampa, since that is the area most people know. Why are we talking about where I grew up? Good question! Remember that awesome Women’s Mud Race I ran last month? Well – They are going to be in Tampa on November 10th! I’ve been working with them to find local bloggers in Tampa (Richmond, VA and Miami, FL too!)…
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October Goals
Oh- Hello first week of October… Where’d you go?! Seriously though, how is it October 8th already? Time to talk about our Monthly Goals! I’m linking up over at Little Girl In The Big World for her Go For the Goal Link Up! Last month I set some goals that I wanted to achieve by the end of September. I figured I’d update y’all on the progress of those before we get into October Goals. Weight Loss- Get to 185lbs. That did not happen. I am still hovering around 192. I could give a million excuses here – but I’ll refrain. Running- Log 40 Miles. Uhm – wow, I really missed the…
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2012 Warrior Dash Missouri Recap
I’m so excited to share this post with you! It may be a long one, so pull up a seat and get comfy. After my Pretty Muddy Mud Run in Chicago a few weeks ago I was itching to run the Warrior Dash. I felt way more confident about the obstacles and Mud having already had a race under my belt. Thanks to the awesome FitFluential Team and Warrior Dash for making it possible for me to run this race! I love love love that Reebok has gotten involved with this race. With their affiliation with CrossFit it just seems so fitting they would sponsor a race like this. They…
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WOD Toys and WOD Ink Giveaway!
Hello Friends! Remember our coffee date last week when I told you to watch out for an awesome giveaway on the blog? Today is the day!! All you CrossFit-a-holics are gonna love this one. My daughter loves watching us lift heavy weights and is always asking when she can do it too. Now she can! Introducing the WOD Toys Barbell Mini From their site: It’s light, durable, and so much fun! 36 inches in total length 2.2 pounds comes with four plates made of lightweight durable plastic. Now your kids can join in the fun of overhead squats, cleans, & all those lifts you love to do. For 3+ years of…