I Miss My Running Endurance and A Giveaway

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Happy Monday!

If you follow me on Snapchat (@healthyhappier) you already know that this morning Bo and I laced up our shoes for our first morning run together in ages. It’s easy to forget how simple running is in comparison to other workouts. Just ten minutes after the alarm went off we were running through the neighborhood. Since we were only running for 30 minutes, we just had to change clothes, lace up our shoes, chug some water and push start on the stop watch.  The simplicity of this, in comparison to our morning workouts in the city, left us smiling and relaxed. We immediately decided that starting out the week with a morning run is the best way to kick off a healthy week and transition from the weekend to a busy work week. The F train has driven us crazy the past few weeks, running a reduced schedule during peak times, which has changed the morning commute for workouts from 20 minutes to almost 45 most mornings.

Don’t get me wrong, we aren’t breaking up with cross training or ClassPass anytime soon. But, due to a few upcoming races and healthy bodies, we are going to spend more time hitting the pavement. This morning’s run made us both realize just how much training we have ahead of us in order to be race ready.  The run wasn’t easy but we still loved the time together and the fact that we faced the harsh reality that we’ve both lost our endurance and Summer training will be tough.

6.6.16 run

Our route this morning was a flat and shady 3.5 mile route which took us through Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill and Carroll Gardens before ending in Gowanus.  Our average pace was around 9:45, which felt more like sub 8-minute miles.  Even though I ran two half marathons and a ten miler this Spring, it has been a while since I consistently trained for a race. Now that we’re both healthy – I’m excited to focus on running.  Our goal is to run three times per week – speed, long and tempo. This week is a base-building week which will include two four mile runs an done 6 mile run.  Due to weekends in Vermont and down in Avalon, New Jersey there aren’t many races during the Summer that work with our schedule but here is our tentative race schedule. We are using a few of the NYRR Open Run 5k as speed work and diagnostic runs. In addition to these, we will be doing long runs each weekend to build our endurance.

In addition to running, we will each continue using ClassPass (<–link to save you $) for cross training, taking 10 classes per month using the new NYC Core Plan.

To celebrate my return to running, I have teamed up with Timex to give one lucky reader a Timex Ironman Colors watch of their choice!  I’ve been using the Timex Sleek 150 and Sleek 50 models this Spring and love the fun colors, large buttons and easy to use features.

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To enter, leave a comment with your favorite running song or which color Timex Watch you’d choose.  I will pick one winner (US only) at 11:59 Tuesday, June 7th. GIVEAWAY CLOSED – WINNER CHOSEN 

 

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  1. carol June 6, 2016 / 3:32 pm

    Love the blue

  2. Carla June 6, 2016 / 3:36 pm

    Oh I cannot even say how much I want to win this BLUE BLUE which would be the perfect accompaniment to my Justin Timberlake 🙂

  3. Laura June 6, 2016 / 3:38 pm

    That watch looks amazing! I would pick the green one.

  4. diana June 6, 2016 / 3:40 pm

    the blue sleek 150 would be so awesome!! and i always use popsugar playlists when working out 🙂

  5. Anna June 6, 2016 / 3:43 pm

    I like the Sleek 50 the most but I also like some of the features of the Sleek 150. I like the aqua blue with the florals of the Sleek 50 and for the Sleek 15,0 I like the lime green.

  6. Nicole June 6, 2016 / 3:46 pm

    i stalk the NYRR races and somehow missed that Thursday night 5K that qualifies for 9+1?

    that’s such a good one to run, and im totally going to sign up.

    How did I miss it?! Either way, thanks for mentioning it.

  7. Danielle June 6, 2016 / 3:46 pm

    Love the bright yellow!

  8. Claire June 6, 2016 / 3:49 pm

    The hot pink color is fantastic – and favorite running song is “Memories” by David Guetta. 🙂

  9. Kate O June 6, 2016 / 3:52 pm

    I love the multicolored with teal, orange and blue!

  10. Becca Robinson June 6, 2016 / 4:03 pm

    I love the fuscia/orange color!

  11. Laura June 6, 2016 / 4:06 pm

    Favorite running song: Rascal Flatts “Stand.” The beat is great and the lyrics are perfect to push you hard: “Every time you get up and get back in the race one more small piece of you starts to fall into place.”

    I haven’t run more than 6 miles in a year, but I’m getting speedy at short distances, so I’ll take it!

  12. Lauren L. June 6, 2016 / 4:29 pm

    The white and gray slick 50 is pretty much my style – is that lame? 🙂

  13. Bridgette June 6, 2016 / 4:39 pm

    My favorite running song lately is “If it aint love” by Jason Derulo or really any song by Jason Derulo! Also if i had to pick a color watch it would be the purple,blue and green combo

  14. Chloe June 6, 2016 / 4:43 pm

    Love the retro color combo of teal and red!

  15. Angela June 6, 2016 / 5:05 pm

    I like the multicolored with teal! My favorite running song is Pop That by French Montana!\

  16. Annie June 6, 2016 / 5:10 pm

    Dirt Road Anthem!! Love some country when I’m pounding the pavement.

  17. Alison June 6, 2016 / 5:15 pm

    The sleek Blue 150 would seriously pop!

  18. kim k. June 6, 2016 / 5:16 pm

    bright yellow!!!

  19. Jamie June 6, 2016 / 5:19 pm

    I love workout classes but nothing can beat running for simplicity! I love to run commute home from work – an hour later and my commute and workout are done. I would definitely choose the blue Timex!

  20. Rebecca June 6, 2016 / 5:34 pm

    Love the Blue and orange! Love your inspiring blog….longtime reader, first time commenter 🙂

  21. Tracy W June 6, 2016 / 5:35 pm

    One of favorite running songs is “Titanium”. It got me back to running after an injury.

  22. Rose, RD, LD @ The Donut Dietitian June 6, 2016 / 5:35 pm

    Favorite running songs… that’s tough. It’s always something with a heavy beat though. When I listen to music while running it’s always rap heavy.
    If I won i’d probably pick a blue watch!

  23. Kathy R June 6, 2016 / 5:36 pm

    Anything with orange on it!

  24. Ryanne June 6, 2016 / 5:38 pm

    love the pink/orange color combo!

  25. Janine June 6, 2016 / 6:02 pm

    These have great color combos! I think I would pick the teal, orange and blue one.

  26. Jen June 6, 2016 / 6:02 pm

    The pink Hawaiian print watch is really cool!

  27. Kristin S. June 6, 2016 / 6:07 pm

    These are so fun! Love the pink and orange 50, and the blue or white 150! I’m also working hard to get my running endurance back…it will pay off in the end!

  28. Megan June 6, 2016 / 6:15 pm

    I love the white and grey. Thanks!

  29. Lesley June 6, 2016 / 6:18 pm

    Love the aqua blue color 🙂 Bright and cheery. My current favorite running songs are Chainsmokers ft. Daya- Don’t Let Me Down and Justin Timberlake- Can’t Stop the Feeling!

  30. Heather June 6, 2016 / 6:23 pm

    My favorite running song is Bulletproof by LaRoux!!

  31. Merideth Stabilito June 6, 2016 / 6:30 pm

    I am in love with the positive running vibes when listening to Justin Timberlakes new song “Can’t Stop the Feeling”. I would love to have the hot pink with floral details 🙂

  32. Paige June 6, 2016 / 6:30 pm

    “Happy” by Pharell is my favorite song to run to! It always puts me in a Great mood!! If I won, I’d pick the green color! Thanks Ashley!

  33. Laura June 6, 2016 / 6:33 pm

    I definitely need a new workout watch! I’d choose the Sleek 50 in silver/white!

  34. Tracey Leffler June 6, 2016 / 6:34 pm

    Love the yellow!

  35. Colleen June 6, 2016 / 6:43 pm

    Like the pink and orange- cool!

  36. Elisabeth June 6, 2016 / 6:46 pm

    I love the blue & yellow you’re wearing and the lime green one!

  37. Gwen Y June 6, 2016 / 7:31 pm

    Love the sleek 150 in black!

  38. Tracy Schwartz June 6, 2016 / 7:48 pm

    Love the lime green one!!

    My running song is “Fight Song” I leave it all on the pavement when I run. I get to be me. No anxiety, no stress just me and the streets!

  39. Erin June 6, 2016 / 8:06 pm

    Love the yellow!

  40. Amanda June 6, 2016 / 8:17 pm

    My favorite new song for running (and dishes, and commuting, and everything!) is JT’s Can’t Stop the Felling. So good! 🙂

  41. Jess June 6, 2016 / 8:25 pm

    Good Feeling by Flo Rider!

  42. Erica June 6, 2016 / 8:31 pm

    Thanks for offering this giveaway! I love the green color of the 150! I’m also ready to increase my endurance. Good luck with your quest!

  43. Elizabeth H. June 6, 2016 / 8:34 pm

    Lots of favorite running songs, but I’ve loved running to the Hamilton soundtrack lately, especially “Schuyler Sisters.”

  44. Haley June 6, 2016 / 8:42 pm

    I love the teal blue

  45. Crystal Sell June 6, 2016 / 10:12 pm

    Love these. I would love to have one in blue!

  46. tara June 6, 2016 / 10:51 pm

    I definitely pick u the pace when JT’s “Can’t stop the feelin'” comes on!And I love blue!

  47. Shannon June 6, 2016 / 11:08 pm

    Love the blue flowered print! Been running with my Garmin and this summer’s marathon training would be amped up with that cool new watch!

  48. Mary June 6, 2016 / 11:11 pm

    Love the blue!

  49. Jen June 6, 2016 / 11:51 pm

    What fun colors! I love the hot pink and orange one!

  50. Kate N. June 7, 2016 / 12:16 am

    I love the pink/orange color!

  51. Laura June 7, 2016 / 12:17 am

    I would love to rock the pink/orange watch on my wrist, while running the streets.

  52. Cait June 7, 2016 / 12:39 am

    Favorite running song: where the streets have no name by u2. Can’t beat that intro!!

  53. Sarah D June 7, 2016 / 1:18 am

    I love listening to 80s music when I run!

  54. Kimberly June 7, 2016 / 1:37 am

    I really love the blue!

  55. Valerie June 7, 2016 / 2:47 am

    Eminem – Lose Yourself! Gets me pumped up.

  56. Liz June 7, 2016 / 3:21 am

    Kudos to you both on a great Monday morning run! The White & silver looks like a timeless classic! And, I will go ahead and second the new JT song reccomendation!

  57. paige c June 7, 2016 / 3:46 am

    I like the dark blue and bright green one! I love timex watches

  58. Christina June 7, 2016 / 3:50 am

    I love the pink!!

  59. bill June 7, 2016 / 9:51 am

    Love the dark blue

  60. Patricia June 7, 2016 / 10:33 am

    I like the pink color and flower print!

  61. Grace June 7, 2016 / 10:37 am

    Love the green Hawaiian/flower print one!!

  62. LaTanya June 7, 2016 / 12:07 pm

    I like blue and orange color

  63. Megan F June 7, 2016 / 12:09 pm

    I love the blue one you are wearing!

  64. Beth Bosch June 7, 2016 / 1:54 pm

    I like the pink/orange watch! Great for summer!

  65. Kristin V June 7, 2016 / 2:32 pm

    I kind of love R. Kelly “World’s Greatest”!

  66. Sam June 7, 2016 / 2:54 pm

    Love the yellow!

    • ashleyd June 8, 2016 / 1:56 pm

      Congrats Sam! You are the winner!

  67. Cate June 7, 2016 / 3:06 pm

    The yellow!

  68. Corinne June 7, 2016 / 4:25 pm

    I like the pink/flower print. Right now I like JT’s ” Can’t stop the feeling”

  69. Kelly June 7, 2016 / 5:47 pm

    Favorite running song right now is Justin Bieber Love Yourself, haha. And I’d pick the blue and yellow!

  70. Lacy June 7, 2016 / 9:20 pm

    Lime green!

  71. Betsy June 8, 2016 / 12:03 am

    I love all of the different bright colors but my favorites are the blues/greens.

  72. Lauren S June 8, 2016 / 2:30 am

    The pink/orange combo is too cute!

  73. Amie June 8, 2016 / 2:56 am

    I’d choose the pink one!

  74. carolyn June 8, 2016 / 4:30 am

    Pink for sure

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