My Happy Monday Link Up

Sarah from My Mostly Healthy Life has a wonderful idea for a Monday blog linkup to help us enjoy our Mondays more.  Sarah wrote in her blog today, "So basically my goal with this new weekly posting theme is to try and bring some fun and happiness into Monday, which I know a lot of people don't enjoy."   It's true, I really really don't like Mondays.  It means back to work, getting up earlier, you know - Mondays :/    

So thanks to Sarah's idea, I'm going to post a blog about "My Happy Monday" and link it up with other bloggers.  

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What was the first thing that made me smile this Monday?  One of my Pugs, Lily, is truly a morning person.  She greets you with a doggy smile and bounces all around the house, so happy to greet the family in the morning.

Lily

This Monday is supposed to be the nicest day this week, it is forecasted to be +11 C today.  :)  As soon as I am done work today, I will be taking my other Pug, Lola, out for a run to enjoy the mild temperatures.  We went for a run yesterday, but it wasn't that warm and the wind was cold.  So I guess I have been looking forward to Monday because it will be the warmest day this week!!  Yay!!

What did you do to enjoy your Monday today? 

Lola & I during our run yesterday

Don't forget to enter my giveaway for a Runningluv!  These are so handy in the gym and out on a run.  Check out my review too. Click here.

Don't forget to enter my Runningluv giveaway.  Click here to enter. 

Work Out Wednesday - Cool Weather Running

I have been blessed with gorgeous fall running weather up until now.  This week has been a rude awakening that it is fall, and winter is next.  The temperatures have dropped to close to freezing, and with the winds picking up, it's been a tad chilly outside.  Brrr!  I am a newbie runner, and this will be my first winter running.  I'm not sure how it will go.  Yes, I am Canadian, but I have always hated winter, and I hate hate hate being cold!
I ran 4 miles in the chilly weather last evening.  I had gloves, but nothing for my poor ears.  When I started out, it was fine, but the sun was starting to set by the time I was finishing, and it was noticeable cooler, and my poor ears felt it.  I went to the dollar store after and got a headband for my ears for now.

 What I hope to find out from you, my readers, is what I need to know to survive running in the cold and snow. Any suggestions?  I'd love advice from seasoned winter runners :)

I love this type of weather for running

The view after last night's run.  A cold run, but I got it done :)

Don't forget about my GIVEAWAY!

Don't forget about my Born Raw Gym Clothing giveaway of this cute racerback white tank.  To get your chance to win, click HERE to go to my blogpost with the details on how to enter.

Good Luck!!

Enter to win this racerback tank.

Workout Wednesday Link Up

Workout Wednesday Link Up

Oral IV Review

I was excited to be asked to review a new hydration aid, Oral IV.   It was great timing because it has been a warm fall and when I tend to get thirsty when I run in the heat.
Oral IV is flavourless, so when you add it to water, it doesn't change the taste of the water.  I love drinking water, and am not big on flavoured drinks, so it's perfect for me!  You can also drink the Oral IV undiluted.

I found that Oral IV kept me hydrated on my runs, and I felt like I had lots of energy to finish my runs in the heat.
 Oral IV contains "a complex of crystalloid electrolytes and purified water". It does not contain caffeine, stimulants or sugars.  It is nice to have a hydration aid that is not full of unwanted stimulants and sugars that I don't want or need!  This product has been a great find and will help me fuel my runs!!

Oral IV comes in single serving vials that you can
take alone, or add to water.


Want to try Oral IV for yourself? Use the code "fitness" at checkout and you will get 10% off any purchase on the Oral IV website: oraliv.com 

I was provided free samples of Oral IV in exchange for a review.  I was not monetarily compensated nor required to provide a positive feedback.  The opinions expressed in this post are solely my own. 

Fitness Friday Link up

Stuck In A Rut, and Fitness Friday!

Do any of you get stuck in a rut, where it seems you're making no progress at all?  Ugh.  It's an awful feeling, and that is where I am now with my running.  I don't seem to be getting any faster, and I still have to take walk breaks at the same times.  I want to be able to run for longer with fewer walk breaks. :( 

I guess I need to get with a real plan and stick to it!  Does anyone have any suggestions for a plan, or can tell me plans that worked for them?

I will get there, I just have to remember not to give up!!

Don't forget about my Shubeez giveaway on this blog.  The giveaway ends Oct 12th, and the winner will be announced on here on the 14th.  Click here to go to the post to get entered.

Also, keep checking back here on my blog next week for a new giveaway from Born Raw Gym Clothing!!  Should be exciting!

Fitness Friday Link Up

My First Weekly Chase

The Weekly Chase

I've seen The Weekly Chase on a few blogs, namely Road Runner Girl (check out her blog - she has great posts!)  I am thinking this is a good way for me to be more accountable with my fitness and eating.

I recently joined an October running challenge Running For Health & Fun Zombie Run on Facebook.  There are 3 different challenge levels, and I chose to run between 50 and 100 miles in October.  Wish me luck!!

So, here are my goals for this coming week:

Goal #1:  Run 10 miles this week.

Goal #2:   Keep to my eating plan 100% except for supper on Saturday which is my "reward meal".

Goal #3:  To stretch/foam roll after each workout

Goal #4: To try some flexibility exercises


Don't forget my giveaway for a Shubeez!!  Click here for the instructions on how to enter!

Nominate Your Favourite Running Blog!

If you have a running blog that you absolutely love, why not share it??  I Heart Running is having a "100 Best Running Blog Linkup" on her blog.  

If you have a blog you'd like to nominate, go to: 
http://www.iheartrunning.com/2013/06/100-best-running-blog-linkup.html and follow the instructions on the page on how to nominate your fav running blog.  Best of all, we all get to find some new blogs to read!!