Marathon Races: Reggae Marathon & Rock N Roll Marathon This week three years ago we participated in our 1st Reggae Marathon. Tomorrow night they will be having the pasta party at our favorite resort, Couples Swept Away. And Saturday the race begins at 5 AM in JAMAICA. We loved the experience so much. One day we will participate again whether it will be to walk/run or … [Read more...]
I Walked the Reggae Half Marathon
Just completed the Reggae Marathon Half marathon yesterday! 13.1 miles behind me and I'm so glad I made it. Hubby has been the best support in all this. So thankful for him! Here we are just after the finish. Totally forgot to stop my Garmin watch so the numbers are not accurate. I finished the race in 4:28:43. We estimated just over 4 so came close. It was the … [Read more...]
The Countdown Begins
The countdown has begun to the half marathon! Here are my workouts for the week. Monday- *Personal training (core) Time: 30 min. *Spin class Time: 1 hr Tuesday-Saturday- nada, zilch, nothing yikes! … [Read more...]
My Vertical Knee Raise Challenge
So my new trainer had me try out this new (to me) piece of gym equipment where you can do a variety of things but he tried to get me to do vertical knee raises and I completely failed LOL I have now challenged myself to be able to accomplish this task by the end of September. It is so hard because I have hardly any really good upper body strength. Hubby can hop on it and go … [Read more...]
Thursday Thoughts
A 1/2 marathon, am I crazy? Yep, I think so! source So as some of you have heard on Twitter and Facebook, I might be signing up for the December Reggae Marathon in Negril, Jamaica! Hubs and I would do the 1/2 marathon (run/walk). I have never run in my life but I do some jogging with the Walk Away the Pounds dvd's I do at home and have done 3-5 miles with those … [Read more...]