My Marathon Shoes

This week I decided to make the first step towards running my marathon and go out and purchase my marathon shoes! I can't believe my marathon is just 6 short months away! 

Here they are! 

I believe good shoes are the most important necessity when it comes to running. These are the top three reasons I believe this. 

1. No blisters

Blisters are the worst. I use to get blisters all the time but since I have began purchasing my shoes from gorunwichita I haven't had any issues! I highly suggest you go there if you are a new runner. They are very helpful and will make sure you are 100% satisfied with their product. 

2. Confidence

Because who doesn't love a cute new pair of shoes? Knowing that your shoes are going to hold up while running long distance gives you the confidence you need to keep going! 

3. Give your feet the structure they need.

This is a pretty obvious one right? This way your feet don't fall apart while you are running! You never want to stop running because your shoes are not giving you the support that they need.

Don't forget to take good care of your running shoes. They are expensive and should be treated like they are. If at all possible avoid running in the rain. This brings up bigger possibilities of getting them dirty and wet which may damage the shoes. 

I highly suggest having a pair of outdoor running shoes and a pair of indoor running shoes. This makes your shoes last much longer! Then on the race day you can choose which pair of shoes you want to wear.

I am so excited to take you all through my marathon training journey. If you are interested in training for a marathon let me know. Maybe we can even sneak in a few runs together! 

Until next time, 

Janelle 

Fast Food Friday - Arbys

It's that time again! Fast Food Friday! Today I researched Arby's menu to find the healthiest choices! Here is what I came up with. Just remember you can save a lot of calories with my Fast Food Friday rules! 

1. Little or no sauce 

2. Grilled not fried 

3. No bun please

Roast Turkey Farmhouse Salad - 230 Cal 

Turkey Gyro - 450 Cal 

Grand Turkey Club - 480 Cal 

Jr Roast Beef Sandwich - 210 Cal 

Jr Bacon Cheddar Melt - 280 Cal 

Mighty Mini's - Original - 380 Cal 

Jalapeno Bites - 5 Piece -  280 Cal 

Curly Fry - Small - 240 Cal 

Homemade Coleslaw - 140 Cal 

Go Go Squeeze Applesauce - 60 Cal 

Capri sun - 80 Cal 

A fun one I decided to add was Arby's Jalapeno Hush-puppies! They are here for a limited time and only  - 290 Cal 

If you would like to do more research on your own here is a link for you.

Let me know what your favorite thing about Fast Food Friday is! 

Until next time, 

Janelle 

From My Kitchen to Yours 101

People have been asking me a lot lately. "How do you stay so busy and still manage to eat healthy?" So I decided to start a new blog-post series called "From My Kitchen to Yours". Every Wednesday I will post one of my personal favorite recipes and reveal my secrets!

One of my favorite meals to cook is salmon and asparagus. Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Place two fillets of salmon and About 15 sticks of asparagus. Drizzle with olive olive and seasonings. I used mrs dash lemon seasoning. Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes or until cooked! 

Here is the finished product! Serve with brown rice or just enjoy it by itself. 

Another tip is cook in bulk and place in fridge for the next day! 

Stay tuned for next weeks meal! 

Until next time, 

Janelle 

Quick & Easy Work outs

These Quick & easy work outs I have put together for the days that I am in a hurry and just don't have time to go to the gym. I call these "pre-shower" work outs because they are high intensity work outs and as soon as I am done I jump in the shower. They each last 10 minutes. If you can't finish the whole thing modify it so that it works for you! 

1. Circuit Phase 1 

    2 min jumping jacks 

    1 min push-ups 

    2 min mountain climbers

    1 min sit ups 

    2 min burpees

    2 min plank

2. Circuit Phase 2 

    1 min burpees

    2 min wall sit

    1 min jumping jacks 

    2 min side plank (1) min on each side

    1 min jump squats 

    2 min push ups 

    1 min mountain climbers  

3. The Abb Attack

    1 min sit ups 

    2 min bicycle

    1 min sit ups 

    2 min reverse crunches 

    1 min bicycle 

    2 min side planks 

    1 min plank 

I must remind you I am not a certified trainer so please consult your physician before doing any of these work outs. I put these work outs together based on the knowledge that I have learned from working out over the past few years!

I hope you enjoy! 

Until next time, 

Janelle 

Fast Food Friday - Chick Fila

I was so pumped to do a blog post on Chick Fila because it is one of my favorite fast food restaurants. I hadn't eaten there until a few years ago when one opened near me. Then just this year a Chick Fila opened in my home town just a few miles from my house! 

I hope you enjoy Chick Fila as much as I do and don't forget my Fast Food Friday rules! 

1. Little or no sauce 

2. Grilled not fried 

3. No bun please 

Here are a few healthier options you can try next time you are there.

Chicken Salad Cup - 360 Cal 

Grilled Chicken Sandwich - 320 Cal

Grilled nuggets 8 ct - 12 ct - 140 - 200 - Cal

Asian Salad - 330 Cal 

Cob Salad - 430 Cal 

Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap - 340 Cal

Grilled Market Salad - 200 Cal

If you would like to see their full menu click here.

Preparing For Race Day!

When preparing for your race day there are a lot of different things to think about. I am so excited to run in the Easter Sun Run this weekend! I have a check list that I go through each time I run a race. Whether it is a long race or a short race it is always good to come prepared! Here are some tips I use. 

1. Stay hydrated. 

2. Get lots of rest. 

3. Prepare all of your things out the night before.

1. Staying hydrated is so important especially during a long distance race. While you are training try out different sports drinks that help you have energy during your race. 

2. It is so important to get the perfect amount of rest the day before your race. Try sticking with your normal bed time routine. I have found that this works the best. If your body feels best rested after 6 hours of sleep try that. If your body feels more energized after 10 hours of sleep do that. You know your body best! Listen to it!

3. My favorite thing to do is gather all of my things and lay them out the night before. This gets me pumped up for my race and also gives me peace of mind before I go to sleep. 

Tried and true is what to do. Meaning don't try anything new on race day. 

 

I hope these tips are helpful to those of you planning on running a race in the future! What are your favorite race preparation tips?

Until next time, 

Janelle 

How To Have An Active Weekend!

Tips on staying active during the weekend. 

1. Participate in a race! 

2. Do yardwork. 

3. Have a picnic. 

4. Walk to the park. 

5. Go to the zoo! 

I had a wonderful weekend getting outside and staying active. Here is a picture of the sunset peaking through the trees. Not the best picture but it sure is breathtaking! 

I hope you all have a great week! 

Until next time, 

Janelle