Running

I probably spend way more time than the average person thinking of synonyms for breasts. #copywriterproblems

Remember how I became a Race Ambassador for ENELL earlier this year? Remember how their sports bras allow me to run half marathons, bike, yoga and generally dance around the house without knocking myself out?

Yeah, that’s ENELL. Love their sports bras.

Well, exciting news. THEY HAVE A NEW COLOR!

Boom.

Welcome to my life, Rock It Red. I know it’s early on in our relationship, but I love you. As a Race Ambassador, ENELL sent me one and I honestly should have recorded it when I opened the package.

“Ohhhhhhhh.” <pets it> “Prettyyyyyyy.”

It’s pretty enough to wear alone, but you don’t even have to go shirt-less to feel good in it. Plus, ENELL is offering 10% off for a limited time on this puppy.

Head on over to ENELL.com and use the code ROCKIT10 for 10% off and FREE shipping until 9/12!

I realize I’m joining this fitness revolution a bit late, but I recently bought the FitBig Charge. I normally wear my Garmin Forerunner 310XT when training for my races or just going for a fun run. I even brought it on a recent bike ride.

But I know that during the work day, I could stand to take a 10-20 minute break and unlock the handcuffs to my desk. I didn’t need a FitBit to tell me that I didn’t walk enough during my work day.

But, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, one day with a FitBit told me I barely moved. (And it’s approximately 100 steps to the bathroom.)

So today, I decided to just go for a quick walk around our building in downtown Fort Lauderdale after lunch.

We are in a pretty good area for walking, but just like any major city, Ft. Lauderdale has sketchy pockets which has prevented me from just getting up and going.

Know what I found out on my walk? There are a lot of FitBitters out there! Haha. Bitters. Ha.

“You a Bitter too?”

<high-five>

Anyway, when I was injured a few years ago, my orthopedic surgeon told me to walk, instead of run, for exercise. I forgot how much I missed just slowing down and walking. Sure I may not be burning thousands of calories, but I was enjoying the sunshine and boob sweat.

In fact, it looked like it may rain, so I threw on a jean jacket because I was wearing a v-neck white shirt and, well, I’m close to my coworkers, but I’m not sure they’d appreciate the free show. But, then I ended up sweating more because I was so hot. So I came back a drenching anyway.

Listen, no one said I was the brightest bulb, okay?

I’ve also figured out that if I want to hit the almighty 10,000 steps then I need to actually do more than a 10-20 minute walk each day.

Wonder how annoyed our security guard would be if I just walked back and forth in the lobby? Wonder how many steps that is…

 

Any tips for a FitBit noob?

As I’ve mentioned before, I haven’t exactly had a stellar training schedule this season. I’ll be running the Fort Lauderdale A1A Half Marathon tomorrow and I’m not as nervous this year going into it because I’ve ensured I won’t PR with my lack of training.

So, with that said, my thoughts this year are pretty vastly different than the last 2.

Thoughts On The Eve Of My Third Half Marathon

1. Hope my knee holds up. Must pack ibuprofen.
2. Double check Body Glide. Boobs can’t chafe.
3. What am I going to eat afterwards? Burger? Fries?
4. Well isn’t this a splendid way of spending Valentine’s Day with the hubster.
5. What am I going to eat afterwards? Sushi?
6. If I’m in pain, I’ll walk. It’s okay to walk.
7. What am I going to eat afterwards? Pizza?
8. Probably should put together that running music list at some point…
9. Wonder if I can sleep in the car before the race.
10. What am I going to eat afterwards? Girl Scout cookies?

Wish me luck!

I knew my lady jugs would win the internet some day. (Ahem. Sorry, Dad.)

Last fall, I applied to be an ENELL Ambassador and in December I heard the news that they had chosen me to be one of their Race Ambassadors!

What does that mean?

It means I get to run a few races this year with ENELL sponsoring me while I spread the gospel of taking care of your girl puppies by using the right sports bra.

Like I did here.

So, how cool is that?! It figures my boobs got sponsored before anything else on this website, but whatever, I’ll take it!

I can’t begin to tell you how proud the hubster is of my ta-ta’s.

I’ve been a big supporter (pun intended) of ENELL ever since I bought my first bra from them years and years ago. They’ve made a HUGE (pun intended) difference in how I work out.

You know what else that means?

I need to start running more regularly again. <side eye> Like for that minor half-marathon in less than a month. You know, the one that I should be training for presently.

I like to live on the injured list edge.

I have a game plan, but let’s just say I’m taking a WYCWYC approach and not aiming to break any PRs here. I really miss running regularly. Real talk: I logged less than 10 miles in December. Son of a nutcracker! (Mind you, I was on the other side of the earth most of December, but minor details.) Buckling down to do it, especially knowing my gals have a sponsor now, will be a great motivation.

Plus, I’ll keep it real with you when I’m lacking inspiration or just really want to eat some Ho-Ho’s.

My goal this month is to do conditioning runs during the week and 6-7 miles this weekend, then 10 miles next weekend. I’ve also asked the hubster to commit to hit the weights at the gym with me from 5-6 a.m. certain days of the week in February, his ER schedule permitting. That’s it!

Small goals.

Big boobs.

Everyone’s a winner!