<p>Decided to take an easy day a week before I race. Stretch/core//strength/
And easy weights. Just a 12 minute elliptical. I remember reading dr Kenneth cooper’s “Aerobics” groundbreaking book that it has to be 12 minutes for an aerobic effect to take place. (I think MOWC knew him?)</p>
<p>Nice running by all</p>
<p>Well, then I guess the 17 minutes I just spent on the Airdyne counts for an aerobic effect.</p>
<p>Definitely no record setting half mile intervals. A few RPM makes a huge difference on the Airdyne and I knew after the first two intervals that I had to back it down. But, I got four decent half mile intervals. Cranked my heart rate up to 90% of my max. And, didn’t keel over, which is about alll I can ask for in this heat and humidity. The air conditioners are good enough to be reasonable cool sitting on my butt, but it’s just too oppressive for really blasting my heart rate up and panting like a dog. 78 degrees in the Airdyne room. Big fan helps, but still.</p>
<p>I feel your pain, idad! Finishing my long run when the temperature approaches 80 is not a whole lot of fun, but quitting after 15 miles is not an option either! :)</p>
<p>Trip 1 to HD. Actually, count that as 2 trips, because we also hit McLendon. Got myself some stuff from the grilling clearance section. :)</p>
<p>Today - 1 hr hot yoga sculpt (w weights), 20 mins elliptical, 20 mins bike, 1 mi run, 20 mins weights and then H and I did a 2 hr tandem bike ride. I had the stomach flu yesterday and was on a medication that made me dizzy, but feel better now. Still wowed by sabaray!</p>
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<p>Amen. I can handle a little heat, but this thick, oppressive humidity is more than I can handle. I’m just trying to gut it out until we get back to some comfortable NH weather. I’m not too proud to back it down a little bit.</p>
<p>Sabaray I am totally impressed! Really!! I am also in the camp of being pretty satisfied with the 5k races but I might consider dabbling in the c210k in the fall just to see what it’s like. A friend suggested I try an 8k - there are some of those around.</p>
<p>The Lulelemon stuff looks heavenly - just more than I’m willing to spend!!! Weirdly we just found out the next small town over is getting a Lulelemon in the quaint small downtown- the last place I would expect it! I have heard some reference to the company looking for some new avenues to expand out of the typical mall arena. This would definitely be a test.</p>
<p>While we are talking fashion(we are, aren’t we??) I bought my first pair of TOMS today - my kids, who have a few pair each are so proud of me- haha. Found them at Nordstrom Rack - pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and padded they are. And the $34.97 price tag sure beats the $54 online!</p>
<p>A lot of Lulu stores are outside malls and in other shopping areas. They usually do a test market first. </p>
<p>I love Tom’s. Have about 8 pairs!</p>
<p>I guess what I meant is that they are usually NOT in a very small suburban old downtown area among the local coffee shop, florist, antique store and local restaurants! But can’t wait to see it develop!</p>
<p>They seem to be good at sniffing out “yoga-ish” areas and landing there. It’s really an interesting business model, and they sure reeled me in! :)</p>
<p>Just found out there is a Lululemon outlet not too far from me. Will check it out soon.</p>
<p>Road trip to NMinn’s! Does anyone here have any experience with Athleta?</p>
<p>D2 has some running clothes from Athleta that she really likes. There is one at the MOA which is the closest mall to me.</p>
<p>We went in an Athleta store when we were in Portland earlier this summer. Seemed they have more regular clothing - sportswear but not just work out wear - than Lulu. We picked up a couple of headbands - wore one today!!</p>
<p>Our Athleta store also has more street clothing than workout clothes. While I was searching for my Pure Cadence shoes, I noticed that 6pm has a whole bunch of tank tops; there were quite a few that weren’t racer-back.</p>
<p>The water heater is fixed, so I can count on a nice, hot shower after my long run tomorrow. :)</p>
<p>Ohio, awesome tip about the almond milk – that’s what I use now but have never tried the chocolate.</p>
<p>Sabaray, woot! You go girl!</p>
<p>Kudos on the night run, MomWC.</p>
<p>Idad, I never thought to blame the DadII magic transference for my own weight fluctuations this past week. Great idea 
in that case, he might be down a good few between us!</p>
<p>However, as of this a.m., I am finally back to “pre-weekend-at-mom’s” weight…just in time for wedding weekend next weekend. Given the pace of the drop, I’m guessing a portion of the gain was indeed inflammation from wheat and that its just taken me this week to detox.</p>
<p>So before the trip next weekend, I’m going to “plan my space” a little so I’m not caught starving. Though the food shouldn’t be an issue at this event…the bride is the daughter of my friend who owns the city’s only 100% organic cafe…so I suspect there won’t be a lot of white bread products laying about :)</p>
<p>Awesome dessert - take Fage greek yogurt (I use nonfat), put in a bit of Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder and your sweetener of choice. (I don’t think artificial sweeteners are a problem for me so I do use then in moderation - YMMV.) Mix and top with bananas, blueberries, raspberries or your fruit of choice. Leaves me feeling that I’ve had dessert and fills me up.</p>
<p>Abasket - in my neck of the woods there are Lulu stores both in shopping malls and in small downtown areas nestled next to local shops!</p>
<p>What (if any) daily fitness goals do you have?
Mine are - do 11,000 steps per fitbit; get a minimum of 5 WW activity points; do at least 2 diff things; and run a mile each day. Interested to hear what you all do. I have to be honest, I don’t plan rest days since its inevitable I will have one busy day at work where I won’t have time.</p>
<p>Sabaray- Athleta is excellent. The price point is a little lower than LuLu. Return policy is excellent. They emphasize capris and sports bras a lot. Really good casual dresses for travel or work. Good quality. I’ve ordered online for years, and in June we got a store here. Swimsuit selection is great.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reports on Athleta. They’ve been sending me catalogs forever and it looks like clothing I would wear. Lulu would be a huge splurge for me. Next time I’m in DC I plan to stop in the store and try some of their stuff on. Coincidentally there’s an Athleta close by to the Georgetown Lulu. Most of the stuff I wear to workout has seen better days and was of the “I bought it at Target” variety.</p>