Changing my focus & BAMR Band giveaway

Guess what I’m still here, 3 days in a row! Starting to get back to “real” running now that the leg is better. Still following with my sports chiro monthly and focusing on strength with lower mileage. I am happy to be back into some speed work and looking a forward to working with a new coach (other than myself!) and improving my running. I decided that I need a change, I written my own plans for years but think after my year of injury I need to change things up a bit. I should be stronger and faster now with all the strength and core training but I’m not thanks to injury. I know with a change in training and injury free I can get to where I want to be.

Thursday morning I grabbed my cute new BAMR band and hit the treadmill nice and early for some intervals. Tracy has me running less miles but high intensity and I’m loving it! So how’d it go: After an easy 10 min warm up my ¼ mile repeats were:
1:30 (Had to try with the treadmill set at top speed!)
1:33
1:31
1:35
1:32
1:35
1:31
The benefit of the treadmill is consistency! I’m never this close on the track.

Ready to run!
I felt great, legs got some speed and I was ready for the day. Loved the headband, I have such an issue with other ones staying in place but this was great, didn’t move, no headache. The downside, I think I may be losing it to my child! O loves the BAMR band too, she actually wore it before I even had the chance. The designs available are great, I was thrilled to receive 2 Disney themed bands with my upcoming Dopey Challenge they will be perfect. Headbands get a lot of use in the winter around here since I’m normally a hat runner but with indoor spin, treadmill runs, elliptical and yoga these will be great.


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Comments

  1. Erica ANovember 15, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    I love to do mile repeats on the TM - not halfs. Why? Who knows?! I am training for Houston Marathon in January. I figured it was a good way to stay in shape over the holidays. I have never done a winter marathon before. Only halfs! We'll see how it goes!

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    1. Coach JenNovember 15, 2013 at 8:42 AM

      My first marathon was a winter race and you're right really need to staying training over the holidays, I love the motivation it brings :)

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    2. AnonymousNovember 15, 2013 at 4:33 PM

      I'm running in Houston, too - it will be my first marathon! Been training in the summer heat, so we will see how it transitions to a winter race - hope to see you there :)

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  2. CarrieNovember 15, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Love my longs. Pain is always a good thing!!

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  3. Kristin @ www.amomontherun.comNovember 15, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    My favorite running workout right now is Yasso 800s -- I have a love/hate relationship with them though. I hate it while I'm doing it, but love the way I feel after!

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  4. Betsy HartNovember 15, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I don't really have a favorite, but I am going to try and keep at it through the winter to make the 14 in 14 challenge! My next race is going to be a Christmas run the Saturday before. =)

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  5. EBNovember 15, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    I like long runs. It's nice to zone out and think about whatever comes to mind without worrying about pace.

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  6. LisaNovember 15, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    My next race is the Macau Marathon in Macau, China. Only 7 days left until I leave for China for my 2 week run-cation. I'm so excited!

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  7. Mommy Run FastNovember 15, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Great idea to work with a coach! It's always nice to have an outside perspective... I've considered that myself. Enjoy the weekend!

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  8. bookgirlNovember 15, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    My next race is tomorrow! It is also my first race!

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  9. Angela @ Happy Fit MamaNovember 15, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    I'm on a running break for a bit trying to finally ditch my foot injury. It's only been 5 days and I'm going nuts!

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  10. Runaway Bridal PlannerNovember 15, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    I'm still on an injury break, but I'm in the recovery phase.. It's a slow thing, but hopefully in a few weeks the PT will give me the go ahead to start adding running again! Because I hope to have a lot of race plans for 2014:) thanks for hosting the giveaway!!!

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  11. UnknownNovember 16, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    My next race is in December to support a local charity.

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  12. Katie BNovember 16, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    My favorite running workouts are long runs. I love the time that I get to spend with myself just cruisin' along, without paying too much attention to pace.

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  13. Caren November 16, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    man....I wish I had the brain space to do intervals or anything on a TM. It just kills me mentally.... good for you!

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  14. jillconyersNovember 17, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Great workout! I love repeats on the track. I'm looking forward to getting back to them!

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  15. UnknownNovember 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Ran a 10k this morning in the pouring rain and with a lingering case of plantar fasciitis! Popped fibers in my fascia this summer during my first half marathon so slowly making a comeback! Glad I found you on Facebook!

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  16. AmyNovember 17, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I like to do Fartleks while training. Speed workout without a set time/distance...love it!

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  17. TeriNovember 17, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Ran a 5K today and it was my first time running the entire race and under a 12 minute mile! I am signed up for my first half next April and hoping to keep up my training all winter either indoors or outdoors!

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  18. UnknownNovember 17, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    i really like doing tempo runs! i'm running a 5k race over thanksgiving weekend that i've done every year for the past few years... it will be interesting to see how my pace is because ive been doing longer distance races and havent done a 5k in a LONG time

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  19. UnknownNovember 17, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    I just finished my first half marathon and I'm already planning for my next one! Writing up a 2014 race bucket list!! :)

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  20. UnknownNovember 18, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    I don't do many races, would love to do more, but they are expensive. My next race will be the Wisconsin Marathon in May.

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  21. JacquiNovember 18, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I just finished my first marathon yesterday, and am already looking forward to my next. Hopefully I'll be wearing a BAMR band :p I love that they donate to charity with every purchase you make!

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  22. Katie :)November 18, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Still freaking out about Dopey! :) 50 days and counting! Lots of personal hurdles to overcome first though :)

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  23. UnknownNovember 19, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    my next race is DOPEY!

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  24. ChrissyNovember 19, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Halfs are my favorite distance. My next race is the Spacecoast Half on Dec 1.

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  25. UnknownNovember 20, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Running my 3rd half in 2 1/2 weeks after returning from injury....exited, yet nervous at the same time. Haven't run a race since my injury back in April.

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  26. swyersNovember 21, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Have taken a break from distance running since July, but hoping 2014 will be a comeback year. Ran Goofy in 2013 and it was sooo awesome!

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