love a lot

WOD: 3 rounds for time:
            20 Pull Ups, 30 Push Ups, 40 Sit Ups, 50 Squats

I heard a conversation on the radio yesterday. They were talking about "love" and how loosely Americans use the word love. We LOVE how food tastes, we LOVE that outfit, we LOVE this, we LOVE that. The difference being that Europeans don't use the word LOVE to describe everything. It's more of a saved word that is only used to describe the intimate emotion one feels about another. I LOVE my husband, I LOVE my children, etc...

What's wrong with LOVING everything? I spend so much effort on the end goal- whether it be at my job or my fitness or a project in my house, that I miss all the little things along the way. Instead of LOVING the end result, why not take the time to stop and LOVE the things that are happening around you on your journey?

It's okay to love a lot of little things:
1. fresh cut grass
2. the smell of saw dust
3. when my stylist washes my hair
4. the scent of a newborn baby
5. when Parker say's "Mudder's Day" (instead of Mother's Day)
6. the sound of weight hitting the ground
7. close parking spots
8. watching momma birds feed her babies
9. when the sun is high enough my visor works
10. my favorite song comes on the radio
11. vanilla ice cream with peanut butter
12. my mom's house
13. air conditioning
14. a slight breeze
15. giggles
16. the Lord's Prayer

pushing and pushing and pushing

WOD:  Partner
            5 MIN AMRAP: Run 200/ 10 hang cleans
            5 MIN AMRAP: Run 200/ 10 DB slams
            5 MIN AMRAP: Run 200/ 10 s2o

Run: 6 miles

I have a personality in which nothing ever lasts long. By the time one thing is finished, I'm already moving on to the next new idea. Having a plan is always a good thing. Starting fresh and being rejuvenated isn't so bad either. I feel like fresh starts bring excitement, energy and enthusiasm- which all help drive motivation.

So, I'm looking for my next plan. A competition, a vacation, a party...something that will motivate me to push harder and stricter.

This darn heat makes me crave ice cream!!!!




           

season 1 in the books!

Last December, I had this urge to do something more to help out at Connor's school. I knew I wouldn't be able to volunteer a ton of time in his classroom due to my work schedule. For whatever reason, Girls on the Run came to my mind and it all started from there.

I contacted the principal and told him I wanted to start up the program. He was 100% all in and helped organize the space and fill out the application.

The second week of the spring semester we had thirty one girls signed up and a waiting list! The energy and excitement was out pouring. We had five volunteer coaches (two of which didn't have kids in the program), teachers and the principal at our practices.

I feel almost selfish thinking this, but I learned so much from these girls. I gained so much knowledge and love from hearing their stories and listening to their experiences. Each girl is so special and unique. Each girl was being challenged and pushed in different ways, for different reasons.

I was there with the lesson. The girls did the rest. My favorite moment was watching each of them cross the finish line. Thank goodness it was raining because the tears were streaming down my face! I was at school on Monday and I saw one girl wearing her medal. I went to Kroger last night and saw another girl wearing her race shirt. They are so proud.

If you don't volunteer or don't think you have the time, I urge you to try to make time. Your talents shouldn't go unnoticed by others.

this little beauty

I have been consumed with our new dog. Not an excuse to not work out but it's a choice I'm making in an effort to be home in the evening with the doggies.

Emmie was a rescue from Peace for Paws in Dublin, Ohio. After four failed attempts at other German Shepherds, my sister texted me a picture of Emmie. She is friends with one of the volunteers at the rescue organization. The text came the same night that Maggie had been a naughty girl. At this point, we were no longer looking for another dog. I had my hopes set so high on other dogs that I decided I was done and Maggie was going to be our solo dog warrior.

Now, here we are! Emmie was fostered after being hit by a car and placed in a kill shelter. She had numerous surgeries and was nursed back to health in a loving home with two other German Shepherds. We knew she'd be a good fit.

The boys adore her and I'm become pretty smitten myself with her. It was two weeks on Sunday that Emmie came to our home. It's hard to imagine what our life was like when she wasn't around. She is so perfect. I loved her from the very first second I saw her. My favorite part is watching the boys hug on her and seeing how big their hearts are for their animals.

Connor said this morning, "When I grow up, I'm going to build a dog park in my back yard and rescue animals."

best team ever

WOD: 3 Rounds
            8 PU, 12 KB, 15 Push Ups, 20 SU

Run: 3.5 mi

The Girls on the Run season is coming to an end. We had our last practice yesterday and the big race is on Saturday. These girls are all so amazing. I have loved (almost) every minute of the time I have spent from them. It makes me appreciate differences, love a little more, care about things that others don't, push a little hard and give more hugs!

I am already looking forward to our team next year and all the amazing things they are going to accomplish.

Now, I can get back to the gym!

blocking out time

WOD: walking the dogs ONE HUNDRED FREAKIN' MILES a day


I have been walking the dogs two miles in the morning and two miles before bed. How can I work out but be so tired from walking? I'm pooped!

Why do painters wear white pants?
Why do crossfitters wear high socks?
Who decided that the middle finger was bad?
If you could only have one would you rather have floss or toothpaste?
Why do dogs only poop facing north or south?