Yesterday we had a touch of spring. I actually felt like I was getting hot on my run and I was in short sleeves and a skirt. I think I must be a little acclimated to winter since it was only 48 degrees when I got back from my run and 43 degrees when I left.
I did an easy 4 miles at a 9 min/mile pace and then debated on doing some intervals, but since I had a dream Wednesday night that I was slow, I felt like I had better fit in some speed work. I did 8x400 intervals with a 400m rest interval in between. My slowest two were my first two and the fastest two were the last two. It felt good to finish strong and feel like I good have done a couple more.
We dyed Easter eggs in the afternoon since the kids only had a half day of school and were home early. It was a good thing too because right before my little sister and her kids showed up to dye eggs my daughter was going into meltdown mode because the finger nail polish she put on wasn't drying fast enough...
so get to the point already, what are some of my favorite things right now?
My half zip pullover that I got from Gap Fit. I previously never would have thought of Gap when looking for workout/running clothes but this pullover is the bees knees. It is so soft and stretchy. I am also in love with the color. Obviously this is an older pictures since I am wearing the Pure Flow 2s in them and I took those shoes back.
I am also loving my Altra Torins. I am trying to remember to alternate wearing them with my other shoes, since they are a zero drop and I haven't worn zero drops before, but they just really feel good to run in!
I also picked up these lip butters at a local health food store and am in love with both flavors. They are made in Montana even.
You are so adorable!!! Limeade lip butter sounds so awesome!!
ReplyDeleteIt was 50 degrees yesterday for my run - and I almost took my long sleeve top off and ran in my bra.....but I just pushed my sleeve up and unzipped the 1/4 zip and I was fine. I'm ready to run in shorts and skirts!
Gap Fit eh? Sounds like that would be worth checking out. I wonder if we have it in the UK...
ReplyDeleteLoving seeing your running outfits! :)
Yup, 40's = shorts and skirts in my book too!
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely supposed to rain in spring-I am a farmer's daughter too. :) I love your green pullover!
ReplyDeleteThat's a cute color top! I've bought workout gear from there before and wasn't impressed, but lately their gear looks like its better quality so maybe I should check it out.
ReplyDeleteAnd those lip balms look pretty amazing. I'm a sucker for cherry Chapstick, but the coconut one sounds right up my alley! Glad you're enjoying those Altras, love how big the toe box is in hose bad boys. Just like a slipper.
Don't show me any more lip stuff! You had me going with the Chapsticks and now these!The temperatures look great but the rain does not! I never tried Altras but have heard a lot of good things about them.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping those temps of yours head in the eastern direction!! Yesterday it was 30 degrees here and it felt like heaven!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Gap shirt -heading to the mall soon. May have to check it out!
Coconut cake batter lip balm?! I want that! Sounds like it would be the best lip balm ever.
ReplyDeleteLove your GAP pullover. I have always looked at their workout gear, but have never purchased it before. Glad to know that it is good stuff. It looks well made so maybe I need to check it out again. I am just weird about Gap and Banana Republic. All of their stuff always either ends up on sale or on the clearance rack so I usually wait until then to buy anything. I never pay full price there. It also helps to be an extra small or small- you can always find great clearance deals. :-)
I dont want those temps either, you can keep them. I did try a pair of Altra's Intutions love them but they didnt have my size. I want to get them threw a company I know I can take them back if for some reason they dont work for me. I salesman said he would talk to his manager to see if they would be getting any 10's in soon. I dont need them right now anyway, it is more a want not a need. Have a great Easter Weekend
ReplyDeleteAll that rain looks like our forecast;) I will have to check that lip balm out, I can't live without lip balm! Have a great weekend:)
ReplyDeleteI was starting to write up my blog for today, then got distracted :-)I had titled it 5 things Friday!! Great minds ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat job with those 400's!!
Some of my favorite tops are from Gap Fit!! Love their workout gear!
I am dying to try the Altra's, I need to just bite the bullet and buy a pair.
I'm still laughing about your dream! I can imagine that was super scary! Glad you were able to get some speed work in! Love your gap jacket! Super cute!!
ReplyDeleteyay for Spring!! I have a couple of Gap running tanks that are super soft and I love them :).
ReplyDeleteWe just got the most glorious weather ever. It's supposed to be mid-fifties all weekend. I can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteThat pull over looks way cool!
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OOOH I want that top from the gap!! I'm going to go look it up now!
ReplyDeleteThe fact that you said "bees knees" makes me happy :)
ReplyDeleteOur weather is still terrible, and we're about to go to Ohio where it is even worse! I want that coconut cake lip balm, sounds incredible!
ReplyDeleteAh you really are into green this Spring! Love it!
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