5k hey hey

The greatest challenge is myself. Breaking through the mental barrier and getting back on the schedule. It used to be no problem getting up at 5:50am to make a 6:30am session, but lately it is quite the issue.

Went to bootcamp tonight and holy heck. It is so evident when I am not consistent w/ these sessions. I made it through the intense cardio/strength 30min and actually was the first to complete it- but I was hurting. Thankfully I am just more motivated by it and want to do better. It really is a theraputic release as well- I'm not usually a fan of going after work, but I had a lot on my mind so it was fantastic for 30 min to just be about me.

Okay so I need do something else that I always love- a 5k. Not doing the River Run this year was disappointing, but I knew I was not ready for it. Races are not cheap, so spending the $$ on something I didn't feel confident in, didn't feel right.

So looking through the Jacksonville Running Event Guide- this Saturday's Run For Cover 5k it is. I just realized that is the last 5k I did, a year ago. UG!!!! Geeze, one year later. And also, that is the one I got my best time on ever. Man, well this will be a great reality check. Anyone down? It starts and finishes in Riverside Park- 6pm. Do it!

I wasn't able to get the music down today, but here are some new album recomendations to add to your workout tunes!

Lupe Fiasco- Lasers
Britney Spears- Femme Fatal

KRB

i need of a fitness intervention!

EEK! My last post was March 1st, that's so not okay.

I really can make about 105 excuses as to why fitness/working out has taken a back seat for the last few weeks, but instead let's just move forward. Fact of the matter is, I'm just not where I should be as far as weight, measurements and general level of activity.

I spent yesterday preparing for the week mentally as well as with eating habits in mind. I FINALLY went to Publix for basics while thinking healthy and things that are attainable to cook. (by cook I mean things that are edible, lol).

Today was a good day and really, getting up at 5:45 AM to get myself to a structure bootcamp session is just what my fitness intervention ordered. This morning felt great, looking forward to tomorrow.

Here's a playlist from awhile back I never logged as well as this mornings. :)

Sometime in March:
Murders- John Fruciante
When I'm Gone- Eminem
Po' Folk- Nappy Roots
Fluorecent Addescent- Artic Monkeys
Dirt Off Your Shoulder- Jay Z
Blister In The Sun- Violent Fems
Break Your Heart- Taio Cruz
Frontin'- Pharrell

This morning:
Numb/Encore- Jay Z & Linkin Park
I Wonder- Kanye West
This Life Aint Mine- Keroone
Transitional Joint- Elzhi
Stressed Out- A Tribe Called Quest
One Shine- Panacce
Beautiful- Snoop Dogg
Say It Right- Nelly Furtado

Stay motivated :)

KRB

st. johns river runs rock.

The weather was a bit chillier than expected at 5pm...but seriously the best run is along the St. Johns River downtown- the views alone, amazing. Katie, Debbie, MC, (welcome back!) Saul and I went for a Theatre Running club job today. Started out w/ stretching on the stage... I know we are super cool. Honestly, the empty theatre is SO theraputic and just gorgeous. Ran at a steady pace and made my confidence shift up a notch ever so slightly for the Gate River Run.

Tunes:
Just A Little While- Janet Jackson
Give Me A Beat- Girl Talk
Breakin' Dishes- Rihanna
Fantasy- Mariah Carey
Show Me The Money- Petey Pablo
Rock That Body- Black Eyed Peas
Hate- Jay-Z ft Kanye West
Pretty Girl Rock- Keri Hilson

Today was quite a day and it's only Tuesday...

KRB

going to feel that one in the shoulders.

Good Tuesday morning:)

6:30am BC, CHECK! The main focus- arms/shoulders and I know I'll be feeling that super soon.

Tunes:
Feel The Same- Groove Armada
Ring Ring Ring- De La Soul
Lollipop- Lil Wayne
Pretty Girls- Wale & Gucci Mane
Big Love- Pete Heller
Enuff- Masta Ace
Bullet- Rhyme Fest
Daydreamin'- Lupe Fiasco

Pending rain, a run will take place after work...

Have a good day!

KRB

hood run.

So last boot camp session on Thurs- pandora  had some malfunction situations...so no list. Sorry! And I hate to report that until tonight, I hadn't worked out all weekend...however in my defense, I think being in a wedding is a work out in itself- no?

Slacker alert and could NOT wake up at 5:50am this morning soooo I did a neighborhood run tonight, 30 min of cardio- a little over 2 miles. Super nice out.... here were the tunes:

Does It Really Matter- K'Naan
2012- Jay Sean
Can You Hear Me- Enrique Iglesias
King of Anything- Sara Barelilles
My World- Kid Cudi
Ass On The Floor- Diddy Dirty Money
Ice Ice Baby- Vanilla Ice
All Along- Kid Cudi (not a great cardio song but the lyrics are fantastic)
Opposite of Adults- Chiddy Bang

Tomorrow 6:30am boot camp sesh and then Florida Theatre running club after work :)

KRB

Consistency is NOT my middle name.

So last week I declared I am back in boot camp- and pretty much almost killed myself going to 2 sessions w/ in 12 hours. Gooood timessssss. My muscles are STILL sore from the workouts last Tues & Wed. But I'm okay with that. Here is last weeks play list clearly super late:

2/16
Break Your Heart- Tai Cruz
Soul Symphony- Chuck Love
Generation Lost- B.O.B.
You Shook Me All Night Long- AC/DC
The Future of the Future- Deep Dish
Balmes- Ian Pooley
Hot N' Cold- Katy Perry
Rebel Yell- Billy Idol
Don't Stop The Music- Rihanna

So this morning- camp was tough, but worth it. 9 different exercises, 50 secs on/10 sec rest, 3 rounds. LOTS of sweat. Here was this mornings play list:

Ain't No Rest For The Wicked- Cage The Elephant
Feel Me Flow- Naughty By Nature
Joy Ride- Richard Earnshaw
Stronger- Kanye West
Bringing On Down- DJ MRF
FU-GEE-LA- The Fuguees
Every Girl In The World- Young Money

I also had Chris take my measurements this morning as well as weighed myself. Holy heck so much work ahead of me. It really comes down to getting my mind right. It's been out of whack as far as fitness goes really since October. It's not easy, life, relationships, work, extra work, etc... consistency is NOT my middle name. I was so disciplined this time last year and it's time to take that back.

With the River Run now only 17 days away I am kinda freaking out. I am NO WHERE near where I was last year as far as endurance goes. I have confidence in my running, but staying motivated for almost 10 miles concerns me. I would really regret not going for it, bc for me it's definitely not about time, just the experience and finishing... and of course the medal, ha! I have great friends running and it is not to be missed. So, I must get my butt in gear- GRR 2011.

KRB

i heart bootcamp

Day maker- a MUCH need bootcamp session w/ my fav trainer and great campers:) After a 4 1/2 month break from the structure of 6:30am workouts w/ Chris Deroo at Cross Training San Marco, I'm back.

This time last year I was in the best shape of my life which prepared me to KICK the river run's butt in 2010. Well I am definitely not as consistent when working out on my own (clearly, the blog speaks for itself) so, although financially a bit rough, I'm back. I will run the Gate River Run on March 12th, but MUST get my endurance back to what it once was.

Don't worry, I'll still have tunes! I'll be doing bootcamp M-Thurs and some runs during the week and weekend.

So tonight I went to the 5:30pm session to just literally throw myself back into it. Pandora was the tune provider...disclaimer, I have NO IDEA who any of these artists are but excited to explore the music more. These are more mellow, good for reps/strengthening- so check them out. I have requested more rap, lol.

tunes:
Me Myself & I- De la Soul
Coolie High- Camp Lo
Bringing On Down- DJ MFT & Vincent Kwok
The Lights- Nicolay & Kay
Love & Appreciate- Murs & 9th Wonder
Happy Times- Troye
Enuff- Masta Ace
Jazz (We Got It)- Tribe Called Quest
If I Fall- Naked Music NYC
Where I Been- Skillz

6:30am session will be here soon.... night :)

KRB