oh, muffins!

mariahcatfitandfierce: wearthatfood:

What is the COLOR RUN?
The Color Run is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. Our events, are all about people of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3 miles of the Color Run course will be the most enjoyable real estate you’ve traveled in a VERY long time.
AND GUESS WHAT? YOU CAN EAT THE COLOR!

I get to do this on October 27th in Charlotte, NC! I cannot express my excitement, guys. [Note to self: register on February 1st.] Check to see if there’s a location near you!

What is the COLOR RUN?

The Color Run is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. Our events, are all about people of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3 miles of the Color Run course will be the most enjoyable real estate you’ve traveled in a VERY long time.

AND GUESS WHAT? YOU CAN EAT THE COLOR!

I get to do this on October 27th in Charlotte, NC! I cannot express my excitement, guys. [Note to self: register on February 1st.] Check to see if there’s a location near you!

moveyourbooty:

MOTIVATION: healthy cities.

Where does your city rank?

Raleigh, Burlington ranked healthiest U.S. cities

(via Reuters)

Raleigh, NC is the healthiest city for women? I’m not too far.

Uh, Zumba class included:

I’m feelin’ extra sassy.

True story.

Oh, hey sweat! It’s nice to see you again.

strongthinlove:

doesn’t matter how fast you go, running is running :)

SO NECESSARY TONIGHT.

Today’s run will not suck.

That awkward moment when:

it takes three coats of nail polish to cover your black toenail.

#runner problems?

Excuse me while we go:

RUNNING AFTER SCHOOL.

Sidenote: it’s 67 degrees and I packed pants. Oh, and I forgot my sports bra. Ask me if that’s going to stop me?

Things to remember.

“Meet me in the kitchen. It’s going down.” -Yung Joc

So today I’m getting back up on the wagon. I seem to always be falling off and climbing back on that thing….but I think it’s the fact that I always climb back on that makes the difference.

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The Reluctant Runner

I read this post of hers a little over a week ago. Whenever I thought about going back to the gym or eating an apple instead of chocolate — these words ran through my head [that’s punny! get it?] Moving on: 3 weeks ago I ran a half marathon. It took every ounce of my body and spirit. I took my two weeks off to re-heal the evil tendinitis in my right knee. When I say two weeks off: I mean I took TWO WEEKS OFF of everything. Exercising, eating, caring, etc. [Have you been there? It’s not fun.]

I started thinking about this phenomenon. This happened LAST December. The stress of school almost being out, the holidays, etc. I got a little bummed about it, but then I realized: it’s okay! It’s okay. It’s totally okay. Here’s why: I know how to exercise, I know how to run, I know how to hydrate, I know how to eat, I know how to take care of my body. I most certainly was able to defeat this last December and I can do it again. Hell, I can do it for the rest of my life. It’s the feeling that: it’s life. Life happens. Life has bumps and curves. The important thing is: you pick yourself back up. What I’ve learned about myself is: I always pick myself back up. Always. Always.

I’m goal orientated. I like to work toward things. I like tangible plans. So, that’s what I’ll do. I can run in a week — that’ll be one full month of healing my knee. In the meantime, I can go to the gym and I can certainly start eating better.

In short: Life is a choice. The only way you truly fall of the wagon is if you put it into storage after falling off. My wagon has just collected a little dust in the corner.

Be confident.