We just completed Marissa's Spring Fever Virtual Race...
and I ran a personal best around our usual 5km route of just under 35 minutes! That is awesome for me in this hilly neighborhood and I am thrilled.
Before we headed out
When we first went out it was blustery and rainy and if it hadn't been the last day to get in on Marissa's event, I likely would have turned around and headed home... but after a few minutes the rain stopped and the sun came out in all her glory! Still windy, but at our backs on the last couple of km so that was really nice.
W3 R35 @11/1 W4
stretch 5 minutes
Before we went out I layered our smoothie ingredients in the mixing glass, and then just added water and whizzed them up when we came back, to enjoy while we stretched.
I used a medium banana, 2 scoops of protein powder, 1/2 cup of frozen mixed berries and some cinnamon. Really loving this GNC Banana Berry Burst protein powder. It has just a subtle banana flavor which I love and I have also been putting it in my morning oats on running days too, to get in some extra protein.
I know now that a 5-minutes stretch isn't enough... I will do a really good stretch tonight!
Update! Someone just commented that Marissa's race ends on March 15th not March 5th... and sho'nuff, she is correct. So if you are interested in running it, you have until the 15th! Good, cause I wouldn't want you to miss out! Thanks, ChristyJ.
Awesome work!!! Way to go! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat race on a tough course! Congrats on the PR! What a great idea to get your shake all set up ahead of time.
ReplyDeleteNice job with your run and yummy smoothie!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! Glad the sun came out for your run:)
ReplyDeleteYou scared me! Marissa's event is open until the 15th...I thought I'd missed it!
ReplyDeleteGOOD JOB! no matter how much i fight getting out there...it always feels so good when you are finished to know you did it! and you improved your time and all! congrats friend! i need to try some GNC protein powder...seems to be the thing to do these days :) and i am looking for some new flavors!!
ReplyDeletegreat run Elle! COngrats on the new PR - definitely a confidence booster going into week 10 of training!!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!! That is fantastic! You are looking good my friend:)!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the shiny new PR!!
ReplyDeletethank you for always leaving me such amazing comments. I am planning to feature you in my email newsletter this week.
ReplyDeleteannnywho I am so picky with protein powder, I have never tried anything but basically chocolate and vanilla...banana is one of my favorite things though so maybe i'll give it a go
NICE JOB ELLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a great run! nice work and that smoothie looks like the perfect way to end.
ReplyDeleteWell done :) and also congrats on being featured by RunToTheFinish - she's just emailed me about you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a pr, especially on a hilly course! What a great accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! That berry protein powder sounds good, I always get chocolate :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic job on a new PR Elle!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Good for you.
ReplyDeleteWay to go!35 is fast!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Miss Speedster for sure. Congrats on a fantastic PR!!
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