Showing posts with label Couch to 5k. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Couch to 5k. Show all posts

Monday, August 5, 2013

Weekly Wishes


Today, I am linking up The Nectar Collective for Weekly Wishes. It is a way to encourage and connect with other bloggers to accomplish our weekly goals or tasks. When your Mondays are lacking a little bit of motivation, making a list of goals can be the perfect way to redirect and guide your thinking. I am a habitual list-maker and firm believer that they keep me organized, inspired, and excited. Completing goals can also provide a strong sense of accomplishment. 

These next few weeks are about to be very crazy with the start of school in just two weeks. You better believe I have a to-do list or two in my agenda. Here is a look at a few things I hope to complete this week. Check back next Monday for an update about this week's wishes. 

My Wishes

Run. I have one more week of the Couch to 5k program! I hope to squeeze in my last three days this week. 

Finish my new nephew's present. I started a present for my nephew before my sister's baby shower in June, but got frustrated with it and put it off. Well, now he is here and his present still is not done. I need to finish it so when I see him next (hopefully this week), I can give it to him. 

Enjoy this week with friends and family. I have two weeks until I am back at school for the semester. So far, I have plans to hang out with my co-workers, boyfriend, and sister. I look forward to hanging out with them this week so that the following week I can buckle down on packing and preparing for school. 

If you are interested in linking up your weekly wishes and becoming a part of an encouraging community of bloggers, please go to The Nectar Collective's blog for more details. 

Have a lovely Monday!




Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Summer Bucket list: Run a 5k (preparation)

Last summer, I felt that all I was doing was working to save money for Spain. I spiced up my summer by making it my goal to run a 5k. Knowing it would be a challenge for a non-runner, I found a training program called Couch to 5k. Over a course of 9 weeks, I prepared for a local race; which led to a 3rd place finish in my age division.

This summer, I have decided to do it again with Couch to 5k. As of right now, I am completing week 6 and looking forward to finishing the program! Below, I have my running essentials that have kept me fresh, healthy, and ready to run.

5k Training Essentials

5k essentials


  • Tennis shoes. I am an avid Nike fan for running shoes. A comfy pair of tennis shoes can make a world of difference during and after your run. Take care of your feet. 
  • Running shorts. I love Nike running shorts; however, if you get chub rub when you run I recommend capris. 
  • Wick-away t-shirt. It is made of breathable fabric to help keep you cool. 
  • Sports bra. Hold those girls up. You do not want them bouncing along with you.
  • Wick-away socks. They help keep your feet dry to avoid blisters.
  • Sunglasses with a strap. You can avoid squinting in the sun and your sunglasses from sliding down your sweaty nose. You do not want to keep pushing your glasses up your nose. 
  • Ipod. Keep your mind off running by jamming to your favorite tunes.

Do you have any products you cannot run or train without?