Wordless Wednesday

My commute this morning. Bumper to bumper almost the whole freakin' way. 

Why do Coloradians not know how to drive in the snow?!  No accident. No traffic signal issues. Just stupid drivers. Haha. Half an hour late to work and there was a backup getting into my parking garage. Meh. 

Week in Review

I am trying really hard to stick with my Week in Review posts on Monday to really hold myself accountable. (Maybe I should hold myself more accountable for my runDisney review, eh? haha  That is coming!)

Given I have big aspirations for 2015...and possibly even bigger ones for 2016...Even though I don't have anything formal yet on my running docket, I have got to keep up with my training, enough slacking! 

Training Schedule (1.26.15 - 2.1.15) 
1.26.15 //  I decided to kick it back to my girl, Jillian Michaels, and her 30 day Shred video, level 1.  I really like her videos and the fact that I don't have to leave the house, plus I work up a decent sweat in half an hour, so it's a win win!

1.27.15 // I had a lengthy chat with my runDisney BFF about upcoming plans - let's just say the Coast to Coast medal should hopefully be happening in 2015! 

1.28.15 // I ended up staying late at work, and thusly it ate into my workout time.  I didn't get home until almost 7pm, so I really didn't feel like popping on Jillian.
 
1.29.15 //  No workout.  I had better things to do!  Namely, seeing a sneak peek of the new Backstreet Boys doc, Show 'Em What You're Made Of!  I have been anxiously awaiting this, and was excited that there happened to be a screening happening close to where we live in the good ole burbs of Denver.  I have been a Backstreet Boys fan since 1997 and this film was like living the back in the glory days of boybandery.  I hope to do a formal write up about it - but I STRONGLY suggest you check it out - now available on iTunes! - as it is a REAL look behind the scenes of their last album, and a look back at the highs, and lows, of their fame.

1.30.15 //Went to the gym after work with the hubby.  I really didn't feel like it, but I made the commitment to him earlier in the day that I would go with him, and didn't want to let him down since he could've gone before I got home from work.  I ended up doing 20 minutes on the treadmill, and did a 1% incline.  I figure it's time to up the anty a bit, plus I read this was something good to do as it more so mimicked running outside - you mean the world isn't flat!?  I didn't really push myself, as I'm getting back in the swing of things.  Then I did about 10 minutes of arm workouts on the weight machine, and while the hubs was using it, I use free weights to continue to work my flabby arms! haha  Glad I went. =)

1.31.15 // A nice doggie stroll and play session with the hubs and Toby.  We knew that snow was a possibility, so we had an early morning jaunt over to the high school field to run around and let Toby get out his energy.  I hope to do this more as the weather improves (back into the 60s this week, woo Colorado!) as its being active without running, but still getting our 'steps' in...since we are all about hitting those step marks these days!

2.1.15 // 30 Day Shred - Jillian Michaels, Level 1.  I really do enjoy this.  It's quick and easy and figured I'd squeeze it in since it was snowy out and I was already gross from cleaning (does anyone else sweat from vacuuming!?)

Let's hope the streak continues this week! =D

Do you have a favorite workout video? 

Furry Friday

It's here, Puppy Bowl XI is here!

...well almost, 2 days away!  Be sure to tune in on Sunday for your fill of puppies and kitties having fun on the field!

Animal Planet lists 57 pups for their starting line up...you can check them out here - but I will spotlight some of my favorite cuties!

I LOVE a scruffy dog, and Blue from AHeinz57 Rescue is no exception!

Don't let the frills fool you, Cara from Florida Little Dog Rescue wants to win!

Enzo, from Gateway4Paws, is super cute with his indecisive ears!

Jamison, representing New Line Animal Rescue, is ready for his touchdown!

Oscar is representing the scruffy pups from Green Dogs Unleashed!

Sanctuary Rescue so so pleased to have Pepper rocking the field!

Seriously these babies are all so adorable, it was hard to just pick these few! 

You can also check in on all the pups getting ready in the locker room via a live webcam, here.  Unfortunately for me, it always seems to be nap time when I take a peep!

And don't forget half time with Katty Furry!

...and, if you forgot, the Super Bowl will also be happening on Sunday.  Given I'm an Eagles fan, I don't really care who wins...but as I mentioned before I will be watching for the commercials!

Who are you rooting for this weekend?

Wordless Wednesday

There have been so many beautiful sunsets that I've captured recently it was hard to choose!

**this didn't post on Wednesday, so here it is 2 days late!

Week in Review

Ok sooo I need to get back into my weekly roundups of work outs...now that the hubs is all about getting fit for himself (hello 2015!) it's a little easier for me. 

Last week I did 2 days of the 10 minute trainer workout program, something that's husband has and wanted to get back into. We ended up doing 2 different videos so it was roughly half an hour each day with the warm up and cool down.

All in all, I think it's a good series and is a quick way to get the job done, so that was a plus. It also reminded me of when I did Jillian Michael's 30 day shred last fall and what a great series THAT is. So, that will probably be coming back into the mix. 

I also retuned, for one night, to the gym to run on my beloved treadmill. :P It was....rough. Haha I just decided to take it easy in walking a quicker pace and running. I did just over 2 miles in about 35 minutes so it was something. 

Now that I'm a Coloradian, it was a warm weekend in the 60s (today was even warmer!  Too bad for working inside...) so I knew I wanted to do something outdoorsy.  My thoughts are with those back on the East Coast though...I'll be missing out on that snow day tomorrow!

Yesterday we took Toby out for a nice stroll and got to get him off leash and play some fetch at the field at the high school by out place. After some running fun, we walked to Petco to try out their self serve bathing station - that was an experience for ALL of us. Haha

Toby was not the biggest fan (I'm use to bathing him inbetween grooming appointments in a jacuzzi tub so this was very new!) but we made the best of it and he was showered in treats once he survived.  We then walked back home, so we had a nice active Sunday morning. 

With the hubs traveling the beginning of this week I plan to stick with it and stay active!

How have your 2015 active plans been going?

Furry Friday

Two weeks until Super Bowl Weekend!

There are 2 things I love about the Super Bowl. 

1. Puppy Bowl!

2. Commercials. 

Who cares about the game when there are puppies and great ads!  While I look forward to seeing the players in this years puppy bowl, they have already started talking commercials...including a sure fire winner from Budwiser!  While I'm not a beer drinker, they know how to use animals in their commercials, and this year should prove to be no different. 

Take a look at our fav horse and fav pup...but the poor pup gets lost!

http://www.woofipedia.com/articles/oh-no-budweisers-puppy-love-dog-gets-lost-this-year-new-commercial

Say it ain't so!  I bet there will be a happy ending through. 

Do you have a favorite past Super Bowl commercial?

Wordless Wednesday

My hubs made me lunch today. He is the sweetest!