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Make Muscles, Not Excuses

September 10, 2017April 2, 2023Posted in Health & Fitness
Make Muscles, Not Excuses

You may have noticed I haven’t been too active lately. I haven’t blogged, my Instagrams have been far spaced, and my Facebook even more so less. The truth is I kind of took a step in the wrong direction last month, basically undoing any progress I had made with P90 back in July. Long story […]

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Nicole Smith

My name is Nicole, and I am a mother to 8 year old twin girls Scotlynn & Skylar. I've been on a health and fitness journey since 2013, but even more so since having my twins in 2016.

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Blake’s Monster Dash 5k! 👻🏃‍♀️ Well, Blake’s Monster Dash 5k! 👻🏃‍♀️ Well, just shy of 5k. Had it been the full 3.1 miles, I would’ve PR’d. 😒 No medal, but I’ll run for cider ‘n donuts. 🍩 Chip time had me at 28:24 at 9’08” pace, placing me 8th for my age group (132 overall out of 799).
Milestone run for me today! 🏃‍♀️ My first Milestone run for me today! 🏃‍♀️ My first closed-loop run AROUND THE BLOCK. I live in the country, so my block is not a short distance. When I got into running this summer, I measured via Google Maps the distance around my block… 4.5 miles. And what’d you know, today’s long run called for 4.5 miles! This might not be a big deal to others, but to me it’s always been something to work for. Being that far from home on just my own two feet seemed scary. But I did it!

In addition to today’s milestone, this run also included some new experiences:

🔹 I got to use my new hydration vest (Salomon Active Skin 4). It was nice not to have to hold my water bottle.
🔹 I was encouraged to try fueling mid-run for the first time, so I finally had to opportunity to eat NERD CLUSTERS while running (chewing and running is… different lol)
🔹 I also tried SaltSticks electrolyte tabs at the 30 minute mark. Not sure if I should’ve experimented with the Nerd clusters AND the salt tabs in the same run but 🤷‍♀️ 

#instarunner #longrun #longrunsaturday
My first non-obstacle 5K! 🏃‍♀️ I ran the My first non-obstacle 5K! 🏃‍♀️ I ran the New Haven Fire Department 5K this morning to support firefighters with cancer. Finished 3.58 miles in 36:49, 10’18” pace. I PR’d my 1 and 2 mile, but got a side stitch at 2.5 miles that slowed me down. I was aiming for a sub 30, but my 5K time came in at 31:53. But, I finished!

This officially commences my 8-week “New to Running” training plan. Next up, a 10K!

#couchto5k #first5k #instarunner #walkforthered
Another round of #80DayObsession in the books! If Another round of #80DayObsession in the books! If you know me, you’ll know this is my spirit program. I just love what it does for my glutes and core strength. It’s 13 weeks of hour long workouts though, so definitely a commitment.

This round I only did the lift days (4x/week), subbing cardio for the Peloton or more recently running. Since I’m now running 3x a week, I did cut out one of the lower body days in phase 3, alternating between leg and booty day. 

All and all, I’m pleased with my results. I’m not sure what I’m doing next for strength training as I’m entering my busy season at work. Might wing it for a bit. Play it by ear. We shall see!
With sunrises getting later and later, I actually With sunrises getting later and later, I actually got to use my @noxgear_nation chest lamp for this morning’s run. 🏃‍♀️ I definitely felt safer knowing I’m seen.

#instarunner #newrunner #couchto5k #noxgear #runninggear #runningsafety
Officially invested in my first pair of running sh Officially invested in my first pair of running shoes! 🏃‍♀️ I’ve been using what I had (ASICS Gel-Venture 8’s) these past 3 weeks as I established a routine. Clearly I’m enjoying running enough that I thought I’d take a drive to @run_detroit for my first pair.

At first I tried Brooks Ghost 17’s vs ASICS NOVABLAST 5’s. I really like the Novablast’s.

But then tried New Balance (couldn’t tell you the model but I did like them) vs the Altra FWD VIA’s. Winner, winner!

Very excited to break these puppies in! 

#instarunner #couchto5k #newrunner #altrafwdvia #rundetroit #runshop
Week 3 “New to Running” complete! ✅ PR’d b Week 3 “New to Running” complete! ✅ PR’d both my 1mi (9’24”) and 5k (34’25”). 🏆 

Dare I say it, but I’m really enjoying running! 🏃‍♀️

I ran two 5K’s this week, and I saw a quote that said, “If you can run a 5K, you can run a 10K.” I felt that. Not saying I’m there YET 🤪 but it doesn’t scare me as much anymore.

#newtorunning #instarunners #newrunner #runna #strava #5k
Oh hey, I guess I ran a 5K this morning. 🤪 • Oh hey, I guess I ran a 5K this morning. 🤪

• 5 min warmup walk
• 4 intervals: 5 min run, 2 min recovery walk
• 5 min cooldown walk

Week 3 is ramping up. Next week switches from time based intervals to distance. Bring it on!

#newtorunning #instarunner #couchto5k #runna #5k #5krun
Running #ToughMudder last weekend inspired me to t Running #ToughMudder last weekend inspired me to take up running. 🏃‍♀️ This past week I’ve been following @runna’s “New to Running” training plan, completing a total of 3 runs and 6 miles. The plan starts off with a 5 minute warmup walk, followed by 1-2 min run / 1-1.5 min walk intervals, and ending with a 5 minute cool down walk. I’ve enjoyed the intervals; before I know it I’m done!

#runna #newtorunning #instarunners #couchto5k
Completed my first #ToughMudder 5K! 🏃‍♀️💪 I haven’t ran an OCR of this caliber in 10 years! I had a blast and would totally do it again.

Favorite obstacles included scaling 8 ft walls, climbing 15 ft ladders and 40 ft nets, and the “Block Ness Monster”. I did NOT like the 34° ice pit. 🥶 And totally skipped the “Electroshock Therapy” finale. ⚡️
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