Heatin' Up!

As wintry as CO can get, the glorious part is that it can heat up just as quickly! After a chilly and snowy week or so, the temps are on the rise! Which makes running outside that much more enjoyable.

Because I decided I just had to run another 5k this weekend (put on by the same as my race last week) I knew I needed to get my long run out of the way either this week or early on next week. I had 7 miles to put in and I wasn't quite sure if I was ready for it.  My legs have been a little bit on the sore side, thanks to this...

I thoroughly enjoy weightlifting and heard nothing but good things about this book.

It includes a workout/weightlifting plan for at least 6 months and really shows women how to up the weights.

There's even a meal plan involved, with lots of recipes... not that I use it :)

It gives you the weekly/monthly plans

and a description of ALL the workouts.

This little exercise right here is the main culprit for my sore legs and extremely sore triceps... putting on a shirt has become a bit of a hassle...

Anyway.. back to the long run. Today was sunny and 40... perfection.

Showin' a little skin today... my longsleeve got warm in about 2 minutes so I was down to the capris and t-shirt and I was still beyond warm.

(By the way... those running tight/capri things you see?? best 19.99 I've ever spent. Thank You JC Penney's)

I can see the apt. buildings when I'm half a mile away... that's when I notice a HUGE increase of speed in my pace.

Another amazing purchase.. my camelbak. Colorado is DRY people... after 10 minutes I have cotton mouth and feel the pain. But with this lightweight/barely noticeable baby on my back... not a problem

The only downside of the heat is that the snow is becoming more compacted, slippery, and somewhat sketchy. All of that compact snow/ice is not so much fun on my knees.

So I took an ice bath to a whole new level

The snow felt so dang good on my swollen/ achy muscles and joints. Running in the winter definitely has it's benefits :)

I am just in love with the views as I run.

Overall, I'd say it was a successful run keeping at a 10:04 pace and doing some negative splits in the last half!

The rest of the day has been spent studying, lounging, eating pizza, and getting geared up for a book signing tomorrow!!!

One of my absolute FAVORITE bloggers will be in Denver promoting her new book and Jon get's to be dragged along... yes I owe him big :)

Any big plans for the weekend for the rest of you!?

Samson

Last night we had the pleasure of watching the Korea v Argentina game in a gym with a bunch of high school students...it was a BLAST!  Usually I can't stay focused on a game for too long, but with the energy and excitement of the crowd we were part of it was easy to get carried away.

Unfortunately Korea lost, and it was really dissapointing, but I've figured out why. The Koreans had no chance. I am revealing the secret of the Argentina team... that's right you heard it hear first. It is their.... *da da daaaaaaaa* hair. Yes... their hair. They are the modern day Samson, and I am convinced that they have some super human ability to play soccer because of all of their luscious locks.

I mean check these guys out!

This guys hair helps him FLY!!! Look at all of it wafting in the wind. And personally I would LOVE to know how it doesn't bother the heck out of him to have his hair all down his back while he's playing... ish.

No Korean is any match for this mane of locks.

Here, I'd like to think they're all yelling at numero 20 for not growing out his hair and pulling his own weight.

"You totally could've gotten that goal if you hadn't let your girlfriend chop your hair off... what the crap were you thinking?"

Yes, I do enjoy making commentary on photos that I have no clue what's really going on... I really do live in my own little dream world. Consider yourselves lucky you aren't Jon :)

"I can take on 3 Koreans at once!!!! You and your silly, weak, short hair cuts!!"

You know this guy is just beating himself up about his lack of thick luscious hair. It's alright... we've all been there man.

"Yeeeeeees! my hair ROCKS!!!!"

For those of you who don't know this is Messi, one of the best players in the world. And this photo is just an example of all the slow mo action we got last night on the screen of "The Hair" wafting from side to side. If I didn't know better I'd think these guys were hair models waving their heads back and forth in front of a fan.

I am envious of their hair... I'll admit it. I truly think that hair that gorgeous is wasted on boys. I want hair that's thick, shiny, and helps me win soccer games.. *sigh* a girl can dream.

And let's not forget the man that gave all of his players tips on the perfect hair style.

Maradona.

Soccer legend, Argentina player, Argentina coach, and the Hair god.

He's still got flowing locks, and I'm pretty sure he's the one training these guys in the importance of not only soccer, but hair maintanence.

Just wait until someone shows up with scissors...

OH and all these shots were found HERE