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Motivation Monday::Moving Fast

[ 15 ] 01/25/2010 |

All I could think about today (Sun) is my new toy get your mind out of the gutter.

I finally bit the bullet and bought a Nike+Ipod Sports Kit. (Christy wrote a review about it if you want to know more about it).  She has been raving about it ever since she got it and so have a few of ya’ll.  Plus, I really got tired at “guess-timating” how far I was running.  I wanted to know FOR SURE how much mileage pain I was enduring.

Anyhoo, I got the kit Friday and today (Sun) I did my first run wearing the sensor (it tracks mileage, time, pace, calories and all kinds of other good stuff).  I wanted to see if I was doing as well as I thought I was.  I blew all previous runs out of the water with today’s run.

Now, I’m not sure if I ran faster because I knew I could check my mileage and pace at any given second or if I always run like the wind (HA!), but either way, I rocked my run…..it was the fastest I have ever run I could barely walk nor breathe afterwards and OMG my poor tired legs and I’m not sure I can pull a repeat performance but I will DIE trying.

This new “toy” has motivated me, lit a fire underneath me so to speak.

So speak to me friends, do you have any “toys” that motivate you?  It doesn’t have to be fitness-related, it can be ANYTHING related to healthy living or the like.  I would love to get some new ideas – maybe you have something that motivates you that I have no idea about my husband doesn’t want me shopping online anymore, ha ha.

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About lisa: I'm a runner, duathlete and future triathlete. I love to cook, drink margaritas, socialize with friends, and I laugh with my entire body. I'm the mother of three kids (ages 8, 6 and 3.5), I turn 40 years old in 2012, and I'm trying to find a peaceful acceptance with my body. I am slowly coming into my own, finding a true passion with empowering and motivating women to conquer their fear of the unknown when taking up running for the first time. View author profile.

  • http://nothingbutchatter.blogspot.com/ kiminia

    I am planning to reward myself for all the 96oz days I've had w/a 'spread love' water bottle this week! http://lovelife.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/01/a…

  • http://jinksee.blogspot.com/ Stephanie

    New running outfit. Hey..gotta look good even when sweating like a pig. :D

  • http://www.littleladybugthatcould.blogspot.com ladybugs714

    That's so awesome Lisa!! I like using my HRM to keep track of the calories I have burned…trying to push myself a little more each time I do the same workout to see if I can burn more that the last time! So glad I splurged and purchased it!

  • http://thesassymama.blogspot.com Heather

    I love my Garmin GPS watch so much. Tracks mileage, calories, splits, and compares you to your previous workouts. Among other things. My husband surprised me with it for Christmas. He's a gadget person so he was all excited and did a bunch of research. Cute!

  • DALewis

    I'm giggling cause my mind was totally in the gutter!!!! ;)

    Congrats on rockin your run!

  • anng

    The thing that is motivating me right now is that I have promised myself new workout clothes if I meet my goals for this 7 week challenge. I really need new clothes so I keep reminding myself if I workout I will meet my goal and get some new workout clothes that actually FIT!! Sorry that doesn't qualify for not spending money…

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    These look so cool! Did you come up with this idea? How much are they? I want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    Of course you gotta look good when you exercise! Do you have a particular place in mind to get that outfit?

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    Isn't it awesome?! I triple heart my heart rate monitor. I notice that you've upped your exercise, girl- GOOD FOR YOU!

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    Yeah for husbands who surprise you with cool gadgets!

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER, HOOKER!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans

    It does qualify and yes, splurge and get yourself some gear that fits. Isn't it awesome to NEED to buy smaller clothes?

  • http://nothingbutchatter.blogspot.com/ kiminia

    I wish I could say I was that creative :)) there should be a link to buy on there. if not… here's the direct site… http://lovelife.typepad.com/buy_lovelife/buy-ad… :)

  • DALewis

    Well THAT's no fun…. ;o)

  • http://dalewis.blogspot.com/ thelewis4

    Well THAT's no fun…. ;o)