Thursday, April 12, 2012

Running shoes:


I feel like i'm doing this a lot; however being a running newbie i've begun to notice that i'm in desperate need of some advice.  Running shoes:

Running shoes

Running shoes by sashastoudenmire featuring platform running shoes

Any preference? My biggest dilemma i'm having right now is how cute Nikes are.  I've heard that if I want to buy a good pair of running shoes I should go ASICS, but let's be real... there just not as adorable as Nikes. Comfort over beauty? Probably not the best idea in this case.  Anyone have particular luck with an adorable pair of Nikes? Let me know.

As sad as it is I've been wearing down the same running shoes for a while, and it's starting to take a tole on my body.  So I'm having to somewhat trick myself into getting a new pair of shoes.  This sunday... THIS sunday I'll be participating in the Greenville Mud Run (which I mentioned here), so I figure what better way to take those tennis shoes out with a bang while also forcing myself to buy some new shoes.

My next phase of logic is that I would just procrastinate buying new shoes, HA! Tricked myself again, I can't because being the unknowingly genius, genius that I am, I also agreed to do a "Paint run" here in  Clemson to help local high school students in the Tri-County area go to a Young Life camp!  If you live in the Clemson/Anderson area, or anywhere neighboring and want a fun 5k to run, sign up!

On the topic of runs/ athleticism I should also recommend Body Pump.  Body Pump is class I take at fike that starts at 6 in the morning.  Ok, I realize 6 sounds early... and, well it is early. But it's a wonderful start to the day, and they pretty much whip your butt into shape!  Fike is not the only place that offers Body Pump, actually if you look at your local gym/ fitness center, I bet it's offered! Take it!

P.s. Off the topic of working out, and onto books.  Finished 19 minutes, it was awesome! So unexpected... and officially started the second book in The Hunger Games trilogy. Madness, absolute madness! And yet, I can't rip my eyes away from it for longer than an hour at a time.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Oh. My. Goodness.

Apologies first, SORRY! Ok well, It would be an understatement to say that during spring break I neglected my blog.  It wasn't for lack of motivation, but instead an intense effort to stay away from anything school related during the break. I can honestly say I think I opened my laptop once all spring break. I would say I completely avoided using my brain at all over break, but that's not true, I've actually found some time to relax and read, something I haven't done in a while!

I always joke around and say that if there is a band wagon chances are I'm jumping on it.  And my reasoning is this: if a majority of people around me thoroughly enjoy something, chances are that I will too. So I read The Hunger games over break, I haven't read the other two but intend to soon! I've also started a new book, that has been wonderful in aiding me in my procrastinating nature.


I love Jodi Picoult, I blame Valerie Erwin for getting me hooked on her books during our amazing summer trips to Pawley's Island... which, I miss terribly! I plan on doing a post about my beach trip/spring break, but as time passes I feel I might have missed the time that that post would have been relevant.  So, expect a very outdated post soon.  However, a little preview of my next few weeks!  

Friday, April 6th I'll be attending the Easter service at NewSpring, go here if you want to see a little preview about what we'll be seeing!

The following Sunday i'll be participating in the Greenville Mud Run, division B. Ahh! I'm so nervous, as well as excited but I feel I may or may not be a little over my head with this one.
Division B – “We Can Move” Division B Teams are in good physical shape and are ready to do their best (mile run time of 7 – 9 minutes).

Guess it's time to whip myself into shape and I have what... two weeks? Not even! Wish me luck! Well, give me some slack these next few weeks as I get back into the Blogging groove, I promise not to abandon my post for that long again any time soon!