<![CDATA[Pimpin’ Joy and a Pyramid Workout]]>This week I’m still easing back into my regular running schedule.  The plan is to run Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.  Hopefully next week, I’ll be back to my normal training schedule!

Monday: Ground Hog Day

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20 miles on the spin bike and weights in an empty gym.  I guess the resolution folks made it to February.

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It was also Red Velvet Oreo Day…

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I don’t really keep my medals, but it was fun to receive this one in the mail.  I got it for running as a St. Jude Hero in the Country Music and Memphis Marathons.  It’s some huge Mr. T-style bling.

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Tuesday:

Our Track Tuesday workout was a Pyramid Workout.  It was also my first time doing speed work since I injured my Achilles.

4 mile warm-up/strides

400m at 5k pace (30 second recovery)
800m at 10k pace (60 second recovery)
1200m at 1/2 marathon pace (90 second recovery)
1600m at marathon pace (400m recovery)
1200m at 1/2 marathon pace (90 second recovery)
800m at 10k pace (60 second recovery)
400m at 5k pace

1 mile cool down

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My tights matched my Cocogo bottle.  Use code: JENCHOOSESJOY (all caps) to save 10% off your order.  My girlfriends and I wore the same Asics Storm Shelter Jacket (without planning it), and I hit all of my pace goals!!

I am loving the new Run Y’all shirt from Fleet Feet!  Y’all next time I’ll powder my face before I take a pic…hello shine!

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For dinner I had this One-Pan Mexican Quinoa.

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Because it was Taco Tuesday and February is the month of love…

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Wednesday:

I joined my friends for a run in Percy Warner Park.  We lovingly refer to it as the Monkey Run because it’s on the super hilly Flying Monkey Marathon course.

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How perfect is my new Pimpin’ Joy t-shirt?!

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I got into the BAA 5k!  Big thanks to Heather Kralj for making sure I registered quickly.  Heather is a Boston Marathon veteran and has really helped me plan my trip.  She’s on the Fleet Feet Racing Team with me and she has a new blog: YourLifeWontWait.  Check it out!

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Thanks to Shyla for sharing that Starbucks will be offering another dairy-free alternative…coconut milk!

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And lastly, I thought my friends to the north would appreciate the big hullabaloo (not a word I use enough) over our snow forecast tonight.  Nashville really will shut down over a dusting.

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Were you able to find the new Red Velvet Oreos?  What do you think?  I may or may not have friends with stock piles!

Will you try the Coconut Milk at Starbucks? I usually get soy milk and am happy to have a healthier option.

What’s your regular Starbucks order? I get a tall blonde soy misto:)

#choosejoy

Don’t forget that you can save $15 off ALL Rock n Roll Half and Full Marathons with code: JENCHOOSESJOY

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