Just a mid week update!

So I'm thinking that I may do a weekly recap of my workouts instead of boring you with a work out post everytime I run. So look out for that later on in the week!

In other exciting news, me and Markus joined a gym that is literally 3 minutes from our house! I am excited, it offers all kinds of classes, an indoor pool, an indoor track, etc. I'm excited to be able to pop into a yoga or zumba class every now and then!

Do you ever get tired of eating the same recipes over and over?! I do! I need some new, healthy recipe ideas. Me and Markus have been in such a recipe "rut", I would love to hear some of your healthy recipe and snack ideas!

Later!
Regan

 



So I was excited to run today but plans changed; mom was not feeling well so I decided to try out the indoor track at our new gym. I managed to get 2 slow miles (no need to embarass myself with posting the pace lol, slow is slow), and for it being just me and my thoughts, that's not horrible. I could have gone longer but I got a late start waiting for Markus to get home, so I did 2 miles and decided to just stop there so we could come home and fix dinner, etc.

Running on the indoor track is a hard thing for me, I think I prefer the treadmill if I have to do any sort of indoor running. It made me feel extremely slow, and the fact that you had to go 12x around to make a mile instead of 4 times really messed with my head. 

Buuuuuuuuuuut all in all at least I got out there and did something. I could have easily made the decision to stay home on the couch. So I will pat myself on the back for that. Did I run what this Monday gave me? Honestly, no. I should have gone longer and pushed harder, but I got out there. I plan to go conquer the indoor track again tomorrow and I hopefully WILL come back with a better report! 

Later!

Regan C.

I just loved this when I saw it

My week this week has not been good at all running wise. I am not sure what happened. It is a week I wish I could do all over. I ran Monday and I am so embarassed to say that that was it. I have such a hard time running alone, and mom couldn't run with me Wednesday and we both weren't feeling well Friday. I KNOW running alone is something I am just going to have to get over because I WON'T have any more weeks like this past one. 

We are running tomorrow and I can't wait!! I need to get out there, I did miss it everyday I did not run. I wanted to be out there, I am just not sure what happened. I battle so much with myself about not being able to do it, and sometimes those voices win. At the stage I am at with my running, I really think it helps for me to run with someone else, my self esteem about my running is horribly bad. I am excited though that I have talked my fiance, Markus, into doing a 5k with me in May. So that will be great for me; on days me and mom don't run I still have a running buddy! 

I will conquer this whole running alone issue, it is something I just am going to have to get over. Motivation is welcome though : ). And I am still registering for the marathon when registration opens-I am so excited!! 

All in all I just had a sucky week but I am declaring that next week will be better!

Later!

Regan 

Liebster Award

Thank you to Forty before 40 for nominating Regan Runs for a Liebster Award! : ))

The Liebster Award is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers.

What is a Liebster?

The meaning: Liebster is a German word and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing and welcome.

Here are the rules for recieving the award!

• Tell 11 random facts about yourself.
• Answer 11 questions the nominator has asked you.
• Choose 11 new bloggers (with less than 200 followers) to pass the award to and link to their blogs in your post.
• Create 11 new questions for the bloggers you passed the award to.
• Go back to their pages and tell them about the award.
• No tag backs.

11 Random Facts about Reganruns!

• I am a lefty!
• I can write backwards as fast as I can write normal.
• I work with autistic children and I LOVE it!
• I have only been seriously running since October 2012.
• I have a brother who is a Marine and stationed in CA
• Some of my favorite foods in the world are onions, mushrooms and radishes.
• I could easily go without eating meat, most meat creeps me out.
• I have expensive taste!
• Although I am not a huge girly-girl, my favorite color is Pink.
• I love comic books (The Avengers, Thor, The Walking Dead...)
• I am shy when you first meet me!

I hope those facts are random enough! : )

Questions I had to answer:

1. What is your favorite book? This is a hard one because I really don't have a favorite book, I LOVE to read. I have about 12 pages of books on my Nook and bookshelves full of books, comic books, etc. I just love to read so I can't answer this : )
2. What is the one blog you check every day? I love Mile Posts. She is so inspiring and I just love her blog. I also like From Icecream to Marathon, who is also inspiring and seems so sweet! So I guess there are a few I look at everyday.
3. What is your favorite city to visit? My favorite city to visit would have to be.....around here I guess Atlanta. Good food and shopping not too far from home.
4. What is your pet peeve? I have a lot of pet peeves; stupid people being a big one. Haha.
5. What is your go to meal to cook? I really am not the cook, my fiance is, lol. My go to meal probably would be tacos, quick and good.
6. Do you go to yard sales/tag sales?  I don't go to yard sales as much as I would like to! But I do love a good sale.
7. What is your favorite yard sale/ tag sale find? I got jeans on black Friday one year at Gap for $19.00!! Would this be a tag sale? lol.
8. What is the best piece of blogging advice you have received? I really have not recieved much advice yet, so bring it on! : )
9. High heels or flats? Flats!!!
10. What bad habit would you love to give up? Picking my cuticles, haha.
11. Mac or PC? I have a PC but would love a Mac.

11 Questions for people I nominate:

1. Why did you decided to start a blog?
2. Where do you work? Do you like it?
3. If you could be anything in the world what would you be? Could be a certain job, an animal, etc..be creative!
4. Where did your blog name come from?
5. Do you excercise/work out? If so, what is your favorite thing to do?
6. What are 3 of your favorite "get pumped up" songs?
7. How would you describe yourself?
8. What is your favorite color?
9. What hand do you write with?
10. Knock Knock?
11. What is the last book you read? Was it good?

People I nominated! Sorry if some of you had more than 200 followers, I couldn't tell!

• Mae Movement
• OlivetoRun
• Fromicecreamtomarathon
• See Jackie Runn
• Making a Run for It
• Run Eat Date Sleep
• Rebecca Roams
• Hot mom Hot Wife
• The Wannabe Athlete
• A Runner's Pursuit
• Full Crazy 262

Wow, so I finally finished that! It was quite a chore. I do have to say I have been slacking on my workouts this week, I have just been having a rough week as far as being dog tired and other personal issues. Don't worry,  I plan to pick back up full force on Monday!!

Later!

Regan 

Oh Baby!

Things have been busy this week, I have not forgotten about my beloved blog though!

My brother's wife started having contractions this afternoon, so my little nephew should be here any day! I am super sad though that I will be left out because I can't afford a plane ticket to California. My brother is a Marine and is stationed in California, I would love to be able to go out there when Hudson is born! My mom is going along with my nana and grandpa, so I am feeling a little sad that I can't afford to go because I am getting married in June! : ((

I had a good run Monday of 4 miles with my mom, and I am getting ready for the Cherry Blossom 5k the 23rd of this month, I WILL have a better time!

Just wanted to do a short update of this busy week, I will be back soon!

Regan

Motivational Monday!

So I am going to start this dreaded day of the week, Monday, out in good spirits!

To anyone who thinks that they are not athletic enough to run-If my non athletic self can do it, you CAN do it!

To anyone who thinks they don't "look like a runner"- hey, curves are nice too!

To anyone who thinks that they are slow- slow and steady wins the race!

 Mentally tune out everything around you, thank your body for what it has done and will do for you whether slow or fast. 

God is bigger than any problems you may have in your life, turn it all over to Him. 

Running is such a good escape from everything. Make today's run amazing no matter how many miles you do or how slow or fast you go! Clear your mind have enjoy it! You can do it, I promise. Your hard work and dedication will pay off. I know my journey isn't even half way compleated but I have faith that I can do all things through Him.

So with that being said, happy Monday!

Later!
Regan

5 things Friday, on Saturday!

5 things I love Friday!

1. My new shoes!!! I had yet another great run today in my new Newton Momentums. I felt amazing! I am seriously giddy over these shoes. If you ever think you are having shoe issues, get it checked out, I promise you that it can make all of the difference.

See, I felt amazing today-progress! 

2. Radishes! I know this is seems like a very odd one, but I have been loving radishes this week. Raw radishes, that is. I cut them in half, wash them and stick them in a container in my fridge for a quick snack! I have also found that when I have a healthy snack already washed and prepared, I choose that over something that may be junky. 

3. Lush Cosmetics! After waiting for what seemed like forever, I finally got my Lush products I ordered offline. Totally worth the wait! I ordered 5 different bath bombs and they stuck in a sample of some handmade soap. Lush Cosmetics are fresh, handmade cosmetics; they also are against animal testing. I have only tried 1 bath bomb so far and I loved it. It made my water turn bright pink and it smelled great, it also moisturized me pretty well. I will definitely be ordering more!

This bath bomb is called "Sex Bomb" haha

4. My Garmin watch. I really have been loving my new watch. It took me no time to figure out how to use it and even using Garmin Connect online is super easy, and I love looking at all of my stats. If you are in the market for a simple, easy to use, and cute running watch then I highly recommend this one. It is also very lightweight, I hardly notice it on my arm. 

5. Last but not least, I have been loving Starbucks this week. I usually make my coffee at home, but this week I have been in the mood for Starbucks twice. I could probably drink their overpriced (but sooo good) coffee everyday, oh and indulge on some of their delicious cake pops while I'm at it. Some weeks more than others I really want Starbucks, and this was one of those weeks. 

I apologize if this post bored you! I just wanted to try something new. I also know that I am posting this on Saturday, not Friday, but we can let it slide this time. : p

Later!

Regan