Hey! It's Thursday!

Thursday is my short run day. It is also a strength training day.

That means it is usually a butt kicker because tomorrow is a dreaded rest day.

Ok, I don't usually rest. That's my confession for the day. Haha!

I had the toughest strength training workout I think I have ever had this morning.

55 minutes of nonstop weights and then an ab portion that I am going to feel tomorrow, in a big way!

I have never in my life felt like barfing when I worked out. Running all out? Yeah...that feeling is there sometimes. But I about lost it on the ab session. It's probably weird that I like that, right?

Not the almost puking thing, but truly pushing myself.

It is easy to settle in to a routine. Once you do that, you are no longer challenging your body and your muscles. That makes the workout a waste of time really, and that's not good!

My workout today was a new one from my fav trainer/teacher, Kelly Coffey-Meyer.

I have several of her DVD's. (Remember my other confession?)

I tried out the "Muscle Definition" DVD today, and opted for a full upper body premix with ab/core thrown in there. Holy cow! My arms have been feeling it all day! 

I bundled up for my 2 mile run and hit the streets.

I will be glad when it is warmer. Even with warm muscles from the workout, that cold air adds a little something to each run and it isn't the kind of something I'd really like to have. Ugh!

The first mile felt sluggish, which stinks when it is only a 2 mile run. But I caught my flow and sailed through the second mile. Runtastic is awesome! You have to check out the app, seriously!

It shows my 1st mile at a 9:47 pace and my 2nd at 8:36, so yeah...it wasn't my imagination!

I even look happy!

It was a good run. I felt great, still do. If you ever doubt the runner's high, don't! You don't have to run long, you don't have to run hard. As a matter of fact, sometimes that high comes just because your run is over!

When that feeling hits you, enjoy it! Just ride it out.

I will call this day a success!

Had this awesome Vanilla Spice Protein Muffin after my run...

Muffin-y Goodness!

 Even scored some great deals at the grocery store today.

Woohoo!

Gotta love that!

I'll announce the winner of the Choice Organic Tea giveaway tomorrow!