It's FEBRUARY...what have you been doing?

WOW! Where did the month of January go? It is hard to believe we are now in February. Are you sticking to the goals you set for yourself this year?

We are still plugging away at P90/Insanity Hybrid. We had a slight set back due to two weeks of illness. We were getting ready to get back into the Hybrid routine, but some friends of ours wanted us to join them in a race. We like to run races especially with our friends. Initially we planned to run our first 5k for 2013 in April, but as you might have guessed by the photo, we are running a 5K Sweetheart Run on Saturday.

Sherri just came back from a two mile run just to make sure she could still do it. The last race we ran was the Turkey Trot in November. We don't live in a climate that gives us 70 degrees of sun shine all year round, so our running days usually get put on the back burning for a few months.

Nevertheless, we are excited to be running with our friends and our sweetheart, of course. This will be the first time we get to run with Tess' husband and to be transparent, he is the one who has motivated us to get out there and do this. It is this very thing that makes it fun to run with other friends. We keep each other motivated and accountable. We will post our results when we finish the race and maybe even a picture or two!

What ever your fitness activity is for this year, keep pushing play and stick with it! Remember doing something is better than nothing! Feel free to leave a comment and tell us what you've been doing to keep yourself active. We would love to hear from you!

2 Days To Go Before the Fowl Fun Run

Well now, there is just two days left before we run our second 5k. It has really been hard motivating ourselves to get into this run because the weather has been so chilly. Steve doesn't mind the coolness; however Sherri does. The weather forecast states the temperature will be in the mid 40's. At this point Sherri is just praying for partially clear skies, no wind, no rain and as much sunshine that can be mustered up on a fall day.

We are thinking this will be the last 5k we do until the spring. By then the weather should be a little more agreeable and the sun should be up longer; which will give us the time we need to train outdoors. We have not been able to get outside to train like we did when we ran the last 5k. The temperatures have just been to cool and the days have quickly become shorter.

Nevertheless, we must and will press forward.

Details to follow...

3.1 miles - 32 minutes 27 seconds

Training Day 12

It wasn't too long ago when Steve and Sherri started training for the "Race the Reserve" 5K run. We have shared with you our progress ever step of the way. Some of you may be thinking, "Hallelujah, we don't have to see another post about this run"; while others may appreciated or relate to the dedication it takes to accomplishing a goal, struggles and all.

Steve and Sherri set out to do this event together, along with two other friends. Unfortunately, our friend Carolyn, will have to sit this race out due to a severely sprained ankle,(which landed her in a fashionable boot we might add), for a few weeks. Also, Steve will not be able to run the race (doctors order), but is allowed to walk it; as long as he has some kind of support on his calf . That leaves our friend Tess, and Sherri to run the race together.

Since starting this journey Sherri's goal has been to run the course in less than 30 minutes (more like 29:59), but it appears that probably won't happen. At this point in her training, Sherri can't seem to break the 30 minute mark. Today she ran 3.1 miles in 32 minutes, 27 seconds, shaving off a mere 8 seconds from her last run.

The biggest thing to take away from this experience is not how fast the course can be run, but rather our overall fitness. It is so important to be active, whether it is walking, running or playing your favorite sport. Just do something!!

Saturday will be here before we know it, and the race we've been training for will be over. We will post one more blog relating to this topic after the run. Hopefully, we will be able to post a pic or two as well.

Until Saturday...

2.0 miles - 20 minutes 58 seconds

Training Day 6

Today's run proved that having a running partner is most helpful and needful. Having a running partner,(or coach in Sherri's case), gives her the drive she needs to push a little harder and a little further. As you might have guessed, Steve and Sherri did not get to run together today.

Sherri set out for a 2.0 mile run earlier this evening. There was a slight breeze and the temperature outside was right around 70 degrees. A beautiful evening indeed.

Unfortunately, Sherri really struggled with the hills as she just didn't have the inward drive to run up them. Usually, when she hits these hills Steve is ahead of her, and that's when she focuses on his feet and speed. However,tonight there were no feet to focus on.

Between running the straight paths and walking some of the inclines Sherri finished the 2.0 miles in 20 minutes 58 seconds.

The next run is set for Thursday; where she hopes to better her time.

1- mile, 11 minutes 04 seconds

Training Day 1:

The morning was a bit overcast as it had rained most of the night. The mist was rising from the ground and there was a slight breeze to contend with as we began our run. Steve said the conditions were ideal for a morning run.

Steve has suffered some calf injuries, so this has been his first run in several years. He took it slow and steady and encouraged his wife all along the way. There were many times he could have picked up his speed and had a faster time overall, but he didn't.

Sherri is pretty sure the 11.04 minute mile run is not a record breaker by any stretch of the imagination, but for her personal record, it's her best run. This was her first 1-mile, non-stop, run ever and she is excited that she made it through it.

Tomorrow we will do some cardio and ab work and then on Thursday we will do our second 1-mile run.