Revised Race Schedule

I have revised my Race Schedule for this year!!  Here it is:

March – St. Patrick’s Day 5k – March 15 (DONE)

April – Race with the Pride – April 26 (I am doing this with my son) (NEW)

May –

June –

July – Diva Dash – July 26 (This one I will do with my BFF Holly) (NEW)

August – Purple Stride Oklahoma – August 23 (NEW)

September – Race for the Cure – September 27

October – Tulsa Run 15k – October 25

November – Route 66 Half Marathon – November 23

Tasty Tuesday

I think I will do a Tasty Tuesday Post every week!  So here is the 1^st Tasty Tuesday!!!

Every week I make a batch of homemade Spaghetti Sauce so I thought I would share the recipe.  It is super yummy, super easy & good for you!

1 – Large White Onion, diced

2 – Zucchini, diced (Or you could use any veggie you like.  I have used Carrots before.)

3 – Cloves of Garlic

About a table spoon of Olive Oil

¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar 

2 – 15 oz. Cans Tomato Sauce (I just use the store brand)

1 – 15 oz. Can Petite Diced Tomatoes

1 – 15 oz. Can Crushed tomatoes

2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano

2 Tablespoons Dried Basil

A pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Salt & Pepper to taste

1.    Chopped your onion, zucchini & garlic.  Heat your oil on a medium heat in a fairly big stock pot.  Drop you onion & zucchini in the oil let it soften (about 5 to 10 minutes).  Add your garlic.

2.    When you can smell your garlic add in balsamic vinegar.  Let that simmer until the vinegar starts to thicken a little.

3.    Next, add all your canned tomatoes.  Then, add all you seasonings.  Add the salt & pepper at the very end so you taste it to see how much is needed.  Let everything simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.  Then turn off the heat & let it cool.  Or you can use it right then.  I make it on Sunday & week use it during the week sometime.

Finshed Product!

We like using Rigatoni Pasta with this spaghetti sauce.  We normally go with Chicken in it or nothing at all!!  The Balsamic Vinegar gives the sauce a great flavor!!  I am posting a picture of the finished product.  This was made with no zucchini (I forgot to buy it) & Chicken!!!

Until next time,

Kristin

Getting to Know Me

Cole

I thought in this post I would tell everyone a little bit about myself and how I started my fitness journey. 

I am an almost 40 year old mother & wife.  Our son, Cole, 15 years old.  I have been married to Todd for almost 9 years.  We have 2 dogs & a cat.  Charlie is a black lab & he is about 10 or 11 years old.  Mia is almost 2.  She is a blue Chihuahua & she is precious.  If you know me well I take way to many pictures of her.  But she is my baby girl.  Our cat about 9 or 10 & we call him El Gato. 

Mia



Charlie

I started my fitness journey about 3 years ago.  I didn’t do because I was overweight or un-healthy; I did it because I am getting old.  I wanted to learn how to take care of myself.  I started out by just walking & going to the gym.  Then I decided I wanted to start running.  My sister, who is a runner, told me to start with the couch 2 5k.  Which I did, then I hurt my knee.  I didn’t need surgery or anything but I stopped doing any exercise for a while.  Then about 6 months later my husband suggested I get back in the gym.  Not because I was looking bad or anything, but because he knew I enjoyed working out.  I had to start my training over because I had to decided to do the Tulsa Run (5k) with my father.  I completed the race & I was hooked on running & working out.  I have done 6 races since that first race.  I am planning on doing several more. 

My Sister Bethany & I

My Dad & I at the 2012 Tulsa Run 5k

My sister & my dad have been big influences on my running.  My dad has done several half marathons & he has done the Chicago Marathon.  My sister has done 2 half marathons.  I was on here marathon relay team for the Route 66 Marathon.  I was kinda honored that she asked me to be on the team. 

Todd is very supportive of me & my journey.  He makes dinner every night & tells me you need to go to the gym.  He know how much I enjoy doing it & how it makes me feel. 

Todd & I

Once I started to really get into running I decided to start this blog.  The people around me don’t really need to hear about my training or what I am eating nor do they really want to, so I know have a blog.  I have not been really good about posting but now that I have become an I’m Fit Possible Ambassador I have been posting more.

Now that you have learned way more that you ever wanted to know about me, I will save the rest for a later post.

Until next time,  

Kristin

Lazy Week

Ok well maybe not lazy!  As far as working out yes I have been lazy this week!  But I have been being mommy!  Our 15 year old had major oral surgery on Wednesday & that's my top priority!  Cole had 5 teeth taken out, but he is on the mend & I will be back on my regular schedule next week! I hope!  I miss my gym time.

Weekeend Update



Option 2

This weekend was great!!  Friday night to celebrate my race the next day my husband took out on a date!!  We went & had a glass of wine at the local Pub.  We got home around 6:30 pm, I still had to get my race day outfit ready.  But I had 2 different options because there was a chance of rain.  Thank goodness the rain held off until after the race.  I finished in 39.45.  Not my best finish by a long shot but I finished.  I didn’t get a metal or anything but I ran for a good cause the Special Olympics. 

Option 1

 



I decided to mix up my workout schedule a tad bit.  I have decided to run 3 days a week instead of just 2.  I have also decided to stop step class for now.  I can’t give up my bootcamp.  This week I will not get my normal gym time in because our son is having oral surgery on Wednesday.  Monday he was very nervous & Tuesday we are having a special dinner for him.  Since he won’t be able eat normal food awhile.  So I will try to get back in the gym on Thursday for bootcamp.

Until next time!!  Kristin

 

Race Day Saturday



Race Day Shirt & Bib

Saturday is my 1^st 5k of the year & I am super excited.  I picked my packet up on Tuesday & got my shirt & bib.  I was a little worried about the shirt but I really like the shirt.  I thought it would be a regular T-shirt but it is a nice running shirt.  I don’t like running in T-shirts.  This will be the 1^st race I have done by myself.  I have always done my races with my dad, my BFF Holly or my sister (I was on a marathon relay team with her).  I kinda like the idea of running by myself but I really hope Holly will be able to do a few races this year!!! 

I am trying to figure out what music to listen to during the race.  I normally listen to Black Eyed Peas radio while I run but I think want to change it up.  I am thinking Disco might be good but I just don’t know!  Any ideas??

My Race Bib Frame

After I complete this race I will have to start a new display frame for my race bibs.  (see picture)  I think it is a great way to display my race accomplishments.  It also shows my create side that doesn’t get shown very much. 

I know a lot of people have a certain meal they eat the night before a run but I am not one of those people.  I normally do runs that are on Saturday & our family has pizza or some quick meal on Friday.  My husband picks dinner up on his way home on Friday & I think something he forgets I am running the next morning & I need to eat something somewhat healthy!!  I do drink a lot of water.  Since I stopped drinking soda water & tea is all I drink.  I do feel a lot better after I stopped drinking soda!!

That’s all I have for today!!  Until next time!!

Kristin               

I'm Fit Possible

My sister introduced me to I’m Fit Possible.  So I did a little research.  They are social. They are big hearted, creative, fitness enthusiasts.  They also based in Social Media.  As I was reading up on them I saw that I could apply to be an ambassador.  So went back to my sister’s blog and saw the I’m Fit Possible Ambassador Badge.  I thought I can do that.  I just had to be active on 2 or more Social Media Sites (which I am) & have a focus on fitness or wellness.  I got the fitness down & the wellness I am working on.  So, I put my application in & waited.  Then on Friday as Todd & I were having dinner & drinks at a local Mexican restaurant I got an e-mail.  It said you’re In.  I am now an I’m Fit Possible Ambassador.    

Now that I am an I’m Fit Possible Ambassador, I am going to try to be a little more diligent about updating this blog!! 

So to start off I am running my 1^st 5k of the year, The St. Patrick’s Day 5k (supporting Special Olympics) next Saturday March 14.  I like doing runs that have a cause attached to them.  I have posted my race schedule but I think it will be changing.  I am still striving to do a half marathon at the end of the year.  I am just not sure what other race I will be doing! 

I went to Yoga & Bootcamp this past Saturday.  Yoga was tough I realized while doing it I am not as flexible as I once was.  I will be going back because I really enjoyed it.  I rocked Bootcamp but I do it at least 2 times a week. Bootcamp is my favorite class at the gym.  My workout schedule for this week is:

Monday – Run

Tuesday – Step (my other favorite class)

Wednesday – Run

Thursday – Bootcamp

Firday – Off (family time)

Saturday – St. Patrick’s Day 5k

Sunday – House Cleaning Day (my least favorite thing to do)

That’s all I have for today!!