Running Gear I Use

I wanted to share this post run pic.  Around my neck is called a Chilly Pad Towel.  (You can buy them at Bed Bath and Beyond $14.99, there is also another brand sold at Target)  This towel is AWESOME!   I wet it, wring it out, and then wrap it around my neck during my run.  It is lightweight and tucks easily into the shirt to stay in place.  It kept me cool and wicks away the sweat!

If anyone is wondering what I am wearing around my waist it is called a Fuel Belt.  This one was purchased at Roadrunner Sports about $35.  It has a pocket for keys, 2 water bottles that clip into the back of it and it has an attachment that allows me to clip my dog's leash into it.  This allows me to run hands free when I have my four legged running partner with me.

You cannot see my shoes, but I am currently wearing Asics for running.  I go to a store called Second Sole.  They watched me walk/run barefoot in the store and were able to help me find my perfect fit.  I do suggest going and getting a professional opinion for your first pair.
If any of you have any "gear" or ideas please share!

WOD Morning

Good morning at 6am with some Partner Banded Wheelbarrow Walks.  Don't worry, I will explain this sadistic movement.  So my partner takes a band (the rubber things that you can use in place of weights) wraps it around my ankles and then lifts me up onto just my hands.  This doesn't seem too bad right?!  Well as I move forward and my partner moves with me the band starts to move.  Now my legs are shaking from left to right as I am attempting to move forward in a straight line.  Good times.

After that lovely warm up was 100m sprints 8X.  I actually enjoyed this, well as soon as it was over.  This was functional to speed training with my upcoming run.  However, with CrossFit I have found that the workouts are functional to daily life.  

Tomorrow starts the first day of my 300 miles group.  I am excited to see how this goes.  My legs are already a little tight after those sprints today so I am hoping for a good first day of the race to 300 miles.

A new format and blog with even more!

So for those of you that were reading my CrossFit 30 day challenge blog I have decided to try a new format.  Since the 30 days has been WAY over. This will be the new place that I blog my new paleo/clean eating recipes, workouts, and running training.

I have decided to focus more on running since I will be running the 7.5 mile leg of the Akron Roadrunner Marathon.  So this blog will be a way to keep all of the changes together and not just a CrossFit blog.  (I am still CrossFitting)

I have also joined a group of people in a challenge to log 300 miles of jogging/running between August 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.  I will add my milage and let you all know how I am doing with that challenge as well.

As for today, I have put in a 4 mile jog.  Also I have cooked up some chicken chili lime burgers and homemade sweet potato fries.  Yesterday I made primal banana/walnut muffins.

My goal with this blog is to inspire and motivate myself and as many readers as I can get.  I am far from perfect, but I am working towards a happy and healthier lifestyle in my 30's than what I was living in my 20's.  I would love any feedback and followers that would like to help keep me motivated as well.