Apparently I got so wrapped up in this morning’s American Girl talk that I forgot to post about my workout.
Or maybe I intentionally blocked it out of my mind since it wasn’t exactly a pleasurable experience?
Today’s workout included a five mile run with Sadie. It was one of those “stop, start” runs thanks to Sadie’s itty bitty bladder, but this time I didn’t mind the breaks.
My legs felt incredibly heavy on my run… lead legs! (I blame yesterday’s intense leg workout.) I kept waiting to get into a running groove, but it never happened, so I just trucked along until I was back home.
I know I’ve said it before, but the weekday runs are definitely my least favorite part of half marathon training. I find them to be so redundant after a while, but they’re a necessary evil for me to feel my best on race day and prevent injury.
I’m already looking forward to my workouts once the half marathon is over! I can’t wait to incorporate more circuit and treadmill workouts back into my routine.
In the meantime I’m in the process of making a new running playlist for Saturday’s long run, so if you have any awesome song recommendations, feel free to share because I’m in the market for some good tunes. I’ll be sure to post my playlist once it’s complied.
Lunch
There’s something so yummy about classic tuna salad… but I think salmon salad may give it a run for its money!
I used a pouch of wild caught salmon to make a delicious salmon salad that I served on a whole wheat hot dog bun with an assortment of sides including carrots, pickles, string cheese and Greek yogurt.
I poured the remaining salmon juice from the packet over Sadie’s food which promptly made me her favorite doggie parent for the day.
Booya, Ryan!
Back to work! I have two freelance projects that are screaming my name.
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I just found an awesome website last week for Running Playlists! I strongly urge you to check it out for up beat running music 🙂 I just wrote about it Friday!
http://foodandfunontherun.com/2011/10/14/the-best-tip-for-your-run-this-weekend/
Have you ever tried an epsom salt bath after a hard leg workout? I tell all my clients to try it after a hard or intense workout, and at least 80% say it works. The other 20% probably don’t have time to take a bath, but what can you do? Feel better and have a great day.
oh cool! i’ve never heard of that!
I just posted about this… my 2 new favourite upbeat songs are Footloose – Blake Shelton and Don’t Hold Your Breath – Nicole Scherzinger. I also really like Domino by Jessie J.
I always go tuna… I need to live in the wild side and grab salmon one day 🙂
Yeah for new playlists! I just put some new music on my IPOD and have and epic run this am. Thanks to Ricky Martin’s “Cup of Life” I ran at my top speed so far for the entire song!
i need to incorporate those little pouches into my lunches more. at first i was kind of grossed out by the idea of them, but once i tried them i was amazed by how delicious and easy they are! i think i like them better than tuna because it’s less messy/smelly!
Darn! I was going to suggest that one, Awesome song!
Dev – Dancing in the Dark! It’s my new workout playlist song 🙂
Rihanna we found love, dark fantasy kanye west. I was informed the new David Guetta cd was really good but I have yet to check it out
Pretty sure ice baths help—but they are horribly cold!! For songs : “Sexy and I Know It”-LMFAO, “Love You Like A Love Song”-Selena Gomes (I know, I am like 12! haha), and anything Britney, Lady Gaga, or Pitbull!
Your lunch looks SO satisfying and delicious!
I so wish I liked salmon but I just can’t get down. I don’t even like to smell it!
Good luck on your projects!
I usually rely on my Pandora Britney, Katy & Gaga station, but my workout playlist favories are: The Faint “Paranoia Attack”, Paul Simon “Late in the Evening,” and Daft Punk “Harder Better Faster Stronger.” Oh, and Justin Timberlake’s “Damn Girl” because I like to think he’s singing to me! 🙂
Glad to hear that Sadie has issues with running straight (no stopping), too. I was getting so annoyed with April this morning trying to complete my Couch-to-5k workout while she wanted to sniff and mark every 10 feet.
I’m digging “Got My Mind Set On You” and “Hard to Handle” right now. Old school! “GMMSOY” makes me want to put on leg warmers and join a jazzercise class!
Okay – I have 2 AWESOME running songs for you on your long run. Imma Shine by Youngbloodz and Let’s Go by Trick Daddy.
Always looking for a good running song! I love this post, hope to get some good ideas! =)
trick daddy!!!! <3
Try ‘She is Beautiful’ by Andrew W.K
It is a great hill song!
I’m feeling some soreness in my legs after yesterday’s workout too. I hope it doesn’t stop me from tomorrow’s planned run.
I’ve been listening to Adele on my runs lately and her songs seem to keep me calm and relaxed as I truck on.
Try “We Found Love” by Rihanna (obsessed!!) and “I Like How it Feels” by Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull. “Liv Tonight” by Nelly and Keri Hilson is great too, and so is “Suddenly” by tobyMac. Those are my running faves right now!
I hate running with lead legs. I totally love rainy nights too they make me want to relax and sleep haha.
Got to love you- sean paul ft. alexis jordan
We found love- rhianna
Commander- beyonce
Lay it on me- Kelly Rowland
Shake Senora- Pitbull <– makes me laugh but I like it lol
Anything by Girl Talk is worth running to.
Also:
“Run” Gnarles Barkley
“Party Rock Anthem” LMFAO
“Edge of Glory” Lady Gaga
“All the Small Things” Blink 182
My new favorite running song is “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse (the Mark Ronson) version. Oh, and “Love on Top” by Beyonce. Cannot get enough of them, and I swear they make me faster!
Have you heard the version of Valerie by the Glee cast?! So awesome! I run to it all the time!
Heck yea! I love pretty much every thing the Glee cast produces.
Haha meee too! I could basically make a Glee running playlist. Actually, thats not a bad idea… I might go do that now!
I know you’re a Newlyweds fan- does “Chicken of the Sea” bring back memories from season 1? 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxPbgnO81sQ&feature=player_embedded
Madeon, Pop Culture.
This 17 year old took 39 different songs and remixed them all together. From what I can tell this mashup isn’t your typical style of workout music, but it is totally worth a listen. Also the video I linked is not the original creators song, but this guy who dances to the whole thing. I don’t think it is possible not to smile while watching this. This video and song makes me happy every time, and for sure motivates me to get moving. I find it great for running.
Here is one: Rollerblades by Eliza Doolittle. It’s a happy lighthearted song that makes me feel good for some reason. I had it on my playllist during my 5k a few weekends ago. It’s catchy! Give it a shot! 🙂
~Kari
My right calf feels like lead right now- i ‘forgot’ to stretch after my run yesterday and I want to kick myself for taking stretchin for granted- so painful!
I’ll have to give that salmon-in-a-pouch a try!
I hate when I have “lead legs”. I know exactly how that feels, and plain and simple – it sucks. It makes your run feel so much longer and labor intensive. Way to stick with it and push through!
I can’t stop listening to Domino by Jessie J. It makes me feel like I’m about 12 years old (minus the risqué lyrics), but has a great beat!
Otis by Kanye West and Jay Z! LOVE LOVE! My new fave and U and Dat by E40. They are my 2 songs I start running with. Only problem is they make me want to dance : )
tryin’ to get to yooooooou and that booty! 🙂
Not sure if you like their type of music or not, but I recently purchased LMFAO’s new album and have been listening to it for my treadmill runs lately. It’s definitely an album that gets me goin’ and wants to “Party Rock!” 😉
I always try to not have a leg workout precede a run day because I don’t ever feel like the run is the best it could be. It’s just hard to get the timing right sometimes.
I love salmon salad sandwiches more than I think I do tuna, unless its albacore. Then tuna is on!
Hey Julie!! Here are some of my fav workout songs right meow:
Moves Like Jagger-Maroon 5
Walk This Way-Run DMC/Aerosmith
Magic-BoB ft Rivers Cuomo
Without You-Usher ft. David Guetta
Super Bass-Nicki Minaj
Raining Men-Rihanna & Nicki Minaj
Yeah 3X-Chris Brown
Dynamite-Taio Cruz
I know most of the newer songs on this list are played out on the radio but I can’t seem to get sick of them! 🙂
Hope you are doing well girlie, I read ya every day!
xo
Liza
i still love dynamite, too! 🙂
Have you thought about mixing up your week day runs to make them more exciting? Hitting a track or doing intervals or progression runs?
I just finished training for a full and i would have died if it was just…go out and run. It was neat to have speed or something else to play with.
Just a thought 🙂 Plus, Jasper loved the change of pace workouts!
Sadie is so adorable! She always seems so happy! Is her tounge ever in her mouth? ;p
I’m a HUGE fan of Biebs on my shorter runs (10K and less). “Somebody to Love” is my favourite run song ever, and “One Time.” Also, right now I’m running to “Mr. Saxobeat” by Alexandra Stan, “Stronger” by Kanye West, and “(I’ve Just Begun) Having My Fun” by Britney… Yup. Lots of pop!
‘Lights’ Bassnectar remix by Ellie Goulding
‘Shake it Out’ by Florence + the Machine
‘Good Feeling’ by Flo Rida
And it’s a bit slower but I’m loving running to ‘Iridescent’ by Linkin Park right now too.
Running songs:
Stevie- Lisa Mitchell
Embers- Just Jack
Fake Palindromes- Andrew Bird
1901- Phoenix
I Am Not a Robot- Marina & The Diamonds
Here are a few from my favorite playlist to run to! Hope you like!
Thanks for the update!
I am hooked on Country Song by Seether right now.
The Kidless Kronicles
I know what you mean…oddly enough I enjoy my long weekend runs so much more than my shorter ones during the week!
RuPaul’s song Champion is the BEST…I know it’s random, but it’s so fun and amazing. That whole album is great, but definitely give this song a listen 🙂
I know it may sound odd but surely Disney songs must be on the playlist?! I especially like ones from Pocahontas (Colours of the Wind, Just Around the River Bend, Steady as the Beating Drum) and The Lion King (Circle of Life, Hakuna Matata, Just Cant Wait to be King)…. ahhh you’re never too old for Disney <3
That’s why I prefer running in the morning, cause my legs are lighter. And after a long run, if I feel my legs heavy, I tretch, and I pour some cold water over them, from feet to knees to activate circulation. And you feel better.
Defintely Dynamite by Tiao Cruz. Also break your heart by Tiao Cruz and I would also reccomend only girl in the world by rihanna and we found love by Rihanna. My new fav is without you by usher and david guetta. I practically want to dance while I’m running! Isn’t it amazing what music can do to you while you run?
Also I love Mr. Saxobeat by Alexandra Stan! It’s so awesome!
LOVE that song!
I just downloaded a bunch actually.. I hate to admit it, but anything by Miley usually works great for a run or intense workout, as well as Foster the People “Miss You,” Coconut Records “West Coast,” dragonette “Hello,” and anything by Phoenix. 🙂
I’ve never had salmon salad before. It sounds interesting.
I’m in love with Rihanna’s new song, “We Found Love.” You should definitely add that to your playlist 🙂
Try B.O.B’s songs “Game Time” and “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now.” I pretty much hate running, but every now and then I decide to do some treadmill intervals. Those two songs always get me through.
oh gosh, every morning run with our dogs is; stop, start, pee, sniff, sprint, drag, poop, run… you get the picture!!
Pause by pitbull, j lo’s papi (if that’s how you spell it… Idk, I took french), and I’m with everyone else on rhianna’s “we found love”
This is totally off the topic of this post, but I just saw your “behind the door” picture on pinterest! You’re famous! 🙂
http://pinterest.com/pin/345019818/
Hey Julie!
My workout playlist is awesome, you should try out some of these songs!
Break Your Heart – Taio Cruz
Born This Way- Lady Gaga
Friday Night- Lady Antebellum
On the Floor- JLo and PitBull
Dynamite- Taio Cruz
We Found Love- Rihanna
Without You- Usher and David Guetta
Edge of Glory- Lady Gaga
Mr. Know-It-All- Kelly Clarkson
Somebody to Love- Justin Bieber
Baby- Justin Bieber
Let’s Get It Started- Black Eyed Peas
Someone Like You- Adelle (this one is a bit slower
so its better for cooling down)
These songs will keep you rocking for a long time!!
🙂
awesome, thank you!
Good Feeling by Flo Rida is awesome to run to