week 8: Session 1, FAIL!! & Birthday Loot

on the treadmill
5 minute warm up
Run for 5minutes and walk for 1minutes (repeat 4 times/24minutes, it was supposed to be 10times)
Walked briskly for 21minutes
5 minute cool down
5km in 50minutes
I ran yesterday and I didn't do such a great job stretching after the run. This morning my right calf just didn't feel right and my legs felt really tired. I knew stepping on the treadmill that it wasn't going to be easy, so no surprise it didn't go as planed. I managed to get 4 repeats in and then decided to walk the rest.
I guess somedays are good and some are bad, today should have been a rest day, my body was just not up to it. No biggie, there is always another day. Tomorrow I have my Cardio and Conditioning class, so I will run again on Tuesday.


I finally picked up my Birthday present on Saturday! Hubby was so jealous... 

Thank you to my sister Katia and her Boyfriend Greg and my mother in-law who all chipped in so I could get mylself this little watch

As you can see I bought a Garmin Forerunner 305 at Costco for $169.00 which is an amazing price considering some places are selling it for $279.00!! 

I still reading the Instruction booklet that came with it and I haven't charged it yet. But I'm so looking forward to using it.


My Friend Dean gave me the gift of Music, Thank you and I love the Card!! 

I get really board listening to the same playlist over and over while I run, so this certainly is the perfect gift!!


Mom and Dad got me a Lululemon gift card which I quickly put to good use. 
I picked up a pair of Run: Empower Crop II 

why they made this:
A powerful crop built to empower female athletes!
Made of 4-way stretch power luxtreme for 'no bounce' muscle support and quick drying wicking capabilities
Anti-stink mesh behind the knees for extra ventilation
Mid-rise waistband with drawstring and elastic for comfortable support
Articulated seaming for a lean athletic look
Internal pocket to store your belongings
Flatlocked seams to reduce abrasion


I will post a review of them once I start running outside with them, but I really like how they feel. I think they will be prefect.


I also picked up a Brisk Run Headband

why they made this:
Keep warm during your cool morning runs!
Made with luon, our signature fabric - brushed for warmth!
Also perfect under your bike or snowboard helmets.
Earflaps to keep you extra warm and covered


Can't wait to put all this great gear to good use!! 
Thank you for all the birthday wishes, 37 will be a great year!!

Birthday Wishlist

Tomorrow will be my 37th Birthday. Exciting, right? 

I happen to think so, it's "my special day"!
Brithdays are important to me, mine, my family and friends.
They are a fantastic celebration of the persons life and all that they mean to me. It is a way for me to let them know how important they are.

Anyway, what's a Birthday without a wish list? Here is mine ... 

A Garmin Forerunner 305 would be a nice addition to my running as it would help with my interval training once I get outside.

Lululemon RUN:Leader Of The Track Jacket.

 I'm a big fan of Lululemon clothes, I like the way they fit and how they feel when you run/work out in them.

Lululemon RUN: Energy Pullover

I think this one would be great for cold mornings, when the jacket would be too warm. 

Lululemon Ta Ta Tamer

I've been loosing weight and my current Sports Bar is just not doing it's job anymore and my girls need to be supported. 

Road ID

Runners should always carry some form of identification.

Fuel Belt Helium 4-Bottle Belt 

A gril needs to stay hydrated while running !! 

As you can see my wish list this year revolves around running... because who said running was easy on the wallet?

What is on your Birthday Wish List this year? How do you feel about celebrating Birthdays?