Back on Track

Okay, so I’ve really only taken a (relatively) short blogging hiatus, but I just couldn’t stay away!

I feel rejuvenated and re-inspired, so hopefully it will stick with me—and I can find the time to post each day as well!

Overall, life has been busy (as usual), but I’m staying on top of things for the most part. Keys: lots of lists and no procrastination!

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I have been keeping up with my running and weight lifting—running 6 days a week and lifting twice a week.

I logged 32 miles last week + a 10K race, and I’m hoping to run about 40 miles this next week.

So far this week:

Monday: 7 miles ~ 6 x 800 meters on the track + 2 mile warm-up + 2 mile cool-down

Tuesday: 6 miles

Wednesday: 7 miles (AM)


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In addition to the 7 miles this morning, I did a track workout this afternoon.

After work, I ran to a nearby track. It is so nice to live this close to a track—something I wouldn’t initially consider when choosing a place to live.


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I love track workouts. I may even love them more than a long run.

See? I was born to be a 10K runner!


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Workout

1 mile warm-up to the track

8 x 200 meters

I broke the 200s up into 2 sets:

First set: 4 x 200 [with 1 minute rest in-between (this isn’t much and goes by quickly!)]

Time (in seconds) for each 200

:44

:41

:41

:40

4 minutes of rest

Second set: 4 x 200 meters (1 minute rest in-between)

:40

:40

:40

:38 (yeah! under 40)

1 mile cool-down

Total: 4 miles

Overall, it was a really good workout. Although, my stomach was super bloated, which is why I am not an afternoon runner!

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Moving on to other random things. . . . .

I think we may have a little Ben & Jerry’s problem!


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Ah, yes, we currently have 7 containers of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in our freezer right now. Eek!

And, yes, we even have a container of the infamous Schweddy Balls. [I got it for Craig.]

I couldn’t pass up the good deal at the grocery store! They were $2 off from the original price! Plus, it will last, and it honestly does not enable me to eat more, which is a good thing. šŸ™‚

Ben & Jerry’s has definitely become my new favorite brand of ice cream. I just finished up this container of Phish Food tonight. It was super good!


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Time to get my overnight oats ready for tomorrow and hit the hay! Seriously, where does my evening go?

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Question

What is your favorite brand (or flavor) of ice cream?

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11 Comments

  1. 10.5.11
    Trista said:

    hands down…brownie batter by ben and jerry’s…but i let it melt a little before i eat it, the best! what’s in schweddy balls dare i ask?

    • 10.6.11
      Michelle said:

      Oooo. . . I have not tried brownie batter yet. I’ll have to look for it next time.

      Schweddy Balls includes: “vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum and loaded with fudge-covered rum and malt balls.”

  2. 10.5.11
    Trista said:

    hands down…brownie batter by ben and jerry’s…but i let it melt a little before i eat it, the best! what’s in schweddy balls dare i ask?

    • 10.6.11
      Michelle said:

      Oooo. . . I have not tried brownie batter yet. I’ll have to look for it next time.

      Schweddy Balls includes: “vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum and loaded with fudge-covered rum and malt balls.”

  3. 10.6.11
    Liz said:

    I’ve been using the track near my house this training cycle. I really love it for interval work. I especially love it when I pass a boy šŸ˜‰
    I love half baked by ben and jerry’s! Otherwise I’m a plain vanilla girl.

    • 10.6.11
      Michelle said:

      I have had Half Baked, and it is one of my favorites!

  4. 10.6.11
    Michaela said:

    You have the neatest freezer I’ve ever seen.

    • 10.6.11
      Michelle said:

      Thanks! Although, I did organize the ice cream for the picture.

  5. 10.6.11
    Sarah said:

    welcome back! i love chocolate covered pretzel ice cream…so yummy!

    • 10.7.11
      Michelle said:

      Does Ben & Jerry’s make that flavor or a different company?