Speed Day Monday: I love doing my speed day on Monday because my legs are screaming for a run after a rest day:) It was hard peeling myself out of bed though…wouldn’t that be awesome if there was a magic pill that made getting up in the morning feel good and super easy? My dad is an inventor…I will tell him to get working on making that asap.
Today I did 13.1 miles, 1% incline in 1:29:21…..that is 3 minutes faster than last week and I feel pretty good about it. I guess speed training and hill workouts are helping!
I did mile repeats throughout the first hour of the run (anywhere between 6:10-6:45) with 800’s at a slower pace (anywhere between 7:00-7:24). For the last part I ran at a 7:01 pace….I do need to work on some negative splits though.
Call me a weirdo but I love the end of a workout where I feel like I am going to puke. I know that I pushed myself past what I thought possible. What should my goal be for my 1/2 marathon in 19 days?
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Basically, I am obsessed with you guys and I want to give you a lil sometin sometin but we are poor so I can’t give you a treadmill or a kitchenaid…..fast forward 4 years until Billy is done with law school and my giveaways will be off the hook.
Boys, I am sorry it is super girly but you can always enter and give it to your wife/mom/gf/sister/random person on the street if you win.
Giveaway includes 2 bottles of delicious lotion and lip gloss from Bath and Body Works, Swedish Fish, a reusable plastic hot chocolate thingee (I use mine 14 times a day, obsessed), sunglasses (I have a twinner pair), CHOCOLATES, and a signed picture of Billy and I!
To Enter:
1. You have to be a follower (my mom looks at how many followers I have every day and I want her to think I am really cool).
2. Tell me your most favoritest distance to run or your favorite workout ever. If you don’t like working out tell me your favorite candy?
3. Extra entry: link it on your blog and let me know in a separate comment.
600 comments
Mary (How To Not Be...)
anddd I'm a follower!
PBandJ Runner
http://pbandjrunner.blogspot.com/2011/02/exciting-monday-cont.html
giveaway mentioned in my blog. Oh yeah, and HAPPY ALMOST BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amy
My fav distance is a 5k because it is about all I can get in before someone needs something (6 months, and 3 years…)
My fav candy…can I count chocolate chip cookie dough as candy??
Mara...
I am already a happy follower! Thanks for the great giveaway!! My favorite distance is the half marathon because it's totally do-able to train for it and have a family, work full time, blah, blah, blah. BUT I am training for a marathon now and want my favorite distance to become a marathon!!!
Alyssa
I just followed you and now you have 666 followers, so not sure this is a good sign.
I think half marathon might be my favorite distance, I've had a weird craving for one. But my favorite actual race is the Baltimore Ten Miler, which was on my birthday last year – I highly recommend running a race on your birthday, it gives you extra super speed.
aspoonfulofsmash
Oh oh pick me pick me! I don't have a ton of recent racing experience but I am going to hope that after my first half that will be my favorite distance! Your giveaway looks awesome..I retweeted it!
My favorite candy is reeses and twix! and Dove chocolates
Sarah
I love these goodies! I'm a follower!
sarah
and my fave distance is around 3 miles for the middle of the week when I'm cramming a workout in before work. For long runs I can't wait to get back into the 10+ mile range…I love having a couple hours to zone out and enjoy the quiet and scenery!
Shannon
I follow!
Shannon
My favorite distance…3 miles. Anything less than that doesn't seem long enough, anything more is more of a mental challenge to me.
Favorite Candy – REESES!
Kate
I am trying to get into running, but spinning is my favorite.
Also- Sweedish Fish are my FAVORITE candy!
kat
I just became your 667th follower…can you say, lucky?
My favorite run is my longest one each week, especially when I'm training for a race! I love working out because I can eat all the skittles that sit on my desk (which double as "brain balls" for my 4th graders)… although I end up eating them all and forgetting to share the wealth with the kids! whoops!
journey
I'm a faithful follower!
journey
I love a good turbo kickboxing class!
Grace
I'm a follower on twitter!
I love 10 mile+ runs–because those first few ones are painful and then I get in the groove and it feels amazing.
Amy
just followed you on twitter! i think about 6 miles is a good distance…maybe 7. i feel like i accomplished quite a bit but im not in pain..so somewhere around there!
Christina
you are so sweet to do this giveaway! i'm already a follower! :)
Christina
i really just like 5ks! and just for fun, my favorite candy is pretzel m&ms
Kelly
Happy happy birthday (week), Janae! You are the cutest!!! My favorite distance is probably about 7 miles because it goes by super fast but is long enough that you couldd stop right there if youre short on time or just not feeling it. Love your giveaway and your blog!
ps – i follow!
melissadishes
I follow you
melissadishes
My favorite distance is half marathon. But I can't run it near as fast as you!
Marissa
I used to love running the 800m in track in hs. Now I love a 1/2 marathon.
I'm eating Swedish Fish for dinner tonight. Clearly, I will need more before I run out.
Laurie
I'm a follower. :)
Laurie
I love track workouts. I think 800's are my favorite because they are fast and they hurt but then they're over.
drkgood
I'm a follower! Right now my favorite distance is still 13.1.
Katherine
Hi! I don't have Twitter but I read your blog every day so hopefully that counts :) My favorite workout is spinning!
Laurie
You're linked on my sidebar. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Dannielle
1. I'm already stalking you
2. Favorite workout = most DEFINITELY half marathon. It's the perfect distance…not too long but not too short either. I love the feeling at the end. OMG LOVE. Ok I really want the lotion and swedish fish pick meeeeeeee!
Elle
Favorite workout is doing a run on the elliptical using a level 5 incline and level 2 resistance and working in some aerobic work because it makes you go backwards and works different muscles :)
Hope your Mom is feeling better and that all these comments bring a smile to her face!
Elle
http://collegegirlsguidetolife.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-can-pay-you-in-mac-n-cheese.html
Kristin
I follow via Google Reader! I'm actually new to your blog and it has quickly become a fave. My favorite workout is longgg bike rides outside!
Macy
My favoriteee workout is anything with running. It's an obsession & it always clears my head!
Meghan
Followed! My favorite distance is probably 13.1. I really love all distances but I feel like I perform at the highest level in half marathons. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
danielle
My favorite workout is probably a boot camp style workout…I love the hardcore tire flipping, rope swinging workout! But I also love running…a good distance for me is probably 5 miles… I ran way more and way less than that but right now 5 is my favorite number! Oh…and happy birthday week…it's my birthday week too! And I'm a follower!
Macy
I also blogged about this giveaway :) hope your birthday week is a-maz-ing!!! & crack me up you & Billy signed ya'lls picture! ahah one of the many reasons I love your blog!
laurenruns.com
Mmm… I so want that pic of you and Billy. Actually I'd love more swedish fish. My favorite distance (so far) is the half marathon. But I'm training for a marathon right now and may come to love that distance. I really enjoyed my 15 miler this past weekend.
Meghan
You can find my blog at http://www.theramblingsister.blogspot.com. Thanks!
dana a.
yea i am a follower!
i just started running so the farthest i have run is 2.50 miles:) well, walk/run but i am working on it. my favorite candy is jelly bellies and right now they are on sale at costco and i am trying not to go buy the whole jar and eat them myself!
thanks for the giveaway!
laurenruns.com
And I just added you to my Blogroll… check out http://www.laurenruns.com
BeePieRuns
Woowee, look how many comments you've got already!! I follow you and I'd love to win!!
BeePieRuns
Oh yeah, forgot to put my favorite distance… if I'm racing it's definitely marathon. But if I'm going out for a long run I like around 16 miles. Long enough to feel like it's been a good long run, but not so long that I'm ready to chew my arms off while I'm running because I'm so hungry. Probably should work on my fueling strategy ;)
BeckyJo606
I'm your newest follower! So exciting! I hope your mom is so excited. I'm also a twitter fan of yours, but I know that doesn't count in the giveaway–it's just fun to hear what you're up to! Your tweets crack me up!
Carrie
I work out because I have to. Candy is my true passion. Reese's PB cups, snickers, twizzlers. The list is endless. I'm such a good dietitian.
BeckyJo606
I'm not a runner, but I am obsessed with doing Jillian Michael's The Shred. I'm on level 2 and the plank exercises are really kicking my butt! I love it! :)
Kate (What Kate is Cooking)
My favorite distance to run is 4 miles. No idea why, but I love it! When I ran a marathon, I got to mile 22 and kept telling myself, '4 more miles! YOU LOVE FOUR MILERS!'
brianne
My favorite workout will always be a nice, long, vigorous walk! Clears the mind and its great cardio :)
Nat
I am already a follower of you!
My favorite workout EVA was actually a recent race…it was a half-ironman triathlon called Troika – my first half-ironman and I fell in complete and total love with that race distance. 1.2 mile swim/56 mile bike/13.1 mile run.
Pick me, because I am beginning the second week of a three week fast from sweet treats, for my church and someone I love dearly! Every time I crave what I'm fasting from, I pray for my church and my special loved one. So – I NEED the candy and your sweetness :o)
Nat
Also, you're already linked on my blog at http://www.natalie-gallagher.blogspot.com!
Courtney
I work at a little store that sells local college gear, which is about 1.5 miles away from my house. Having said that, my favorite workout is running to work and back. This forces me to run on one of the main roads in my town which gives me the motivation to keep going even when it hurts. I know people are constantly watching me and it's like I'm embarrassed if I stop! And I'm also going to say my favorite candy HAS to be peanut butter m&ms!! I'm just as obsessed with sweets as you are so I figured you'd like to hear from a fellow candy obsessor. Have a wonderful birthday week!
Forward Foot Strides
I am a follower! I like to workout, but I'm still going to tell you my favourite candy: Big Foot (which are sweedish berries, which are sweedish fish!). I also love B&B Works, AND chocolate. This giveaway was made for me! :-P
I'll link to this in my sidebar.
Jessica Williamsen
Happy Birthday week! I just started following your blog last week and I miiiight be obsessed. My favorite distance to run is 8-9 miles (so far). I also love love love my speedwork days because I too love being pushed to the limits. Well done today!
LoLo
I am not a big runner. So… my favorite workout is anything that has to do with strengthening my upper body! I love weights and stretches!!
p.s. I just started following your blog and absolutely love it!!
Pam
Great speed workout Janae, WOOHOO!!
What a fun giveaway!! Pick me!! Pick me!! :) Yeaaa!!
Favorite distance is 13.1…long enough so I don't feel too spent.
Have a great evening Janae!! :)
Erin Masi
I'm a follower!!! LOVE LOVE your blog!
Rene
I'm already a follower (if that's what they call stalking now).
Ive only run one half with my daughter but I'm gearing up for some 5ks, a Warrior Dash, and my first full in October.
I actually prefer extreme pilates above all other workouts.
Food Police
holy cow..there are so many comments!! Here is to winning the lottery ;)
You already know I follow you girl!
LoLo
I linked you to my blog :)
Erin Masi
I love spin classes. Especially when they end with super intense sprints!
Corrie
I <3 5 miles! :) Or 10ks. And chocolate chip pancakes afterwards! YUM!
Food Police
my most favorite run so far is anything above 8 miles :) i feel so accomplished and bad a** ;)
I am not too fond of candy but i LOVEEEEEEEEE me some nutella, butterfingers, reeses…you name it <3
Running Chica
I follow you ms. hungry runner girl :)
And my favorite workout of all time is running, a comfortable distance of 13.1 miles. The feeling after completing a half marathon is complete bliss :)
meghanN
I follow you! My favorite distance is definitely a half marathon….I am too intimidated to try to train for a full! HELP ME
Kiley
I'm a follower
Kiley
Linked on my sidebar
Kiley
My favorite distance to race is between 10K & 1/2 M. I have only ran one half & a couple 10K's but it's a do-able distance for me.
ms. caboo
Ok, you have a redunkulous amount of followers! And, of course, I am one of them.
My favorite race distance is 5 miles. My favorite workout is probably, ummm hiking? If it's a gym workout, well, I guess the elliptical is fun and a change of pace. I like moving backwards on the steps–it feels so good on the legs!
My favorite candy–well, I have two. Junior Mints and Apple Zotz. Oh, and tootsie rolls. I can eat them until I puke.
Suzanad
YAY for twinner shades!!!
My fave workout is running a long enough distance where I get into a trance and a rhythm and it starts feeling effortless :) So… anything over 5miles if I hit that funky zone :) (Haven't in a while :( )
LoriV.
I'm a follower!!
Rachelle's site
I follow your blog!
Rachelle's site
I'm a new runner so my favorite distance is probably a 5k :)
Stephanie
I am a follower!! Woo hoo!!
My favorite distance to run is 3 miles.
Stephanie
I'm linking you to my blog post for tomorrow!
PS Happy Birthday Week!!
Sarah
Love this giveaway! A signed picture of my new BFF?!? Woot Woot!
My favorite workout is dancing till i cant breathe!
LoriV.
I forgot, my favorite distance at the moment is 5k. It's long enough for me!
I posted about your giveaway on my blog!
MuncherCruncher
Your FAVE follower ;) jk…but seriously
MuncherCruncher
My favorite workout is a cardio/weights circuit workout. Kicks my trash…
RoseRunner
I'm a google-reader follower! My fave distance is 18-20 miles. So SATISFYING! that is my breaking point between feeling great and feeling too sore the next day (that is, over 20 will make me sore).
Emilie
distance–18 miles on the treadmill (i am a weirdo who LOOOOOVES the tread and HATES running outside. nuts, i know). candy…well, right now i'm eating cinnamon gummy bears and they are delicious, but this afternoon i was eating sour gummy worms and they were also delicious, but yesterday i had some hard root beer barrels that were pretty tasty too, and i've never been one to walk away from chocolate either, so…yeah. picking a favorite's not possible for this girl.
Rachel
I'm a follower & I love me some Latin Heat dance class :)
Pam Landy
Officially a follower (I've de-lurked)! I kind of think this giveaway was made for me because Swedish fish are my FAVORITE CANDY.
I am obsessed with the reusable coffee mugs…I might have 2 of the tall starbucks ones just incase I get lazy and don't want to handwash it daily…chocolate is another vital staple in my diet….I suppose I am getting a bit carried away.
So my favorite distance is crossing that half marathon line at 13.1 miles and favorite candy is SWEDISH FISH and reese peanut butter cups are very close second but I consider that my favorite chocolate candy. It's obviously important and completely normal to have these distinctions!
~Pam
lizzyj1305
Hey gorgeous girlie!!!
I am following you know!! I think my favorite distance is the half-marathon…I am SO PUMPED for you and your amazingness at BOSTON, rock it chica! I predict you running a 2:58.48! soooo sweet!
xoxo!
Jenn
Yay, Im a follower and love any kind of workout where my face stays red for hours after!
Insanity, and Running for 6 miles!
Jenn
I gave you some lovin on my blog!! I hope I win!!
Alexis
My favorite workout is 200 meter repeats. They were my favorite in high school. Wow, really makes me miss track!
saradewey
My fellow utahan!! i love your blog!! i am still in progress of my first blog post ever or i would totally link you. you inspire me to be healthier. My favorite workout ever is SPIN CLASS and i wish you were my teacher but i am st. george going to college. I feel you on the poor student thing and i live on costco produce too haha. i look forward to each and every one of your posts! thanks for the laughs and inspiration!
movesnmunchies
YOU ARE SO FAST!
Iam already a subscriber :D
my fav distance to run… ok lets not answer that- im not a big time runner.. YET
But my favorite workout… has got to be treadmill intervals while watching The Biggest Loser on my teli- MULTI TASKING :D
hannepa
My favourite distance is either a 15k or a half marathon, it depends on the day and how my legs feel :)
wannaberunnergrl
Great giveaway!!
1. I am already a follower!
2. My most favoritest running work out is the long run… see here:
http://wanaberunnergrl.blogspot.com/
wannaberunnergrl
Ok! Your giveaway is now advertised on my blog!! YAY!
girlevolving.com
I follow you!
Favorite distance: marathon. I love the challenge!
Jessica Miller
My cave distance is the marathon-I hate it but love it! I love the endurance factor!
mel
My fav. run is a 5k and my fav. workout is zumba!!
Mel D
Alyssa
I just posted a link to your giveaway on my blog!
http://chocolateismylife-us.blogspot.com/2011/02/staycation-in-williamsport.html
Erin
I follow you in reader
Erin
My favorite distance (not the easiest) is a half marathon. I love the accomplishment of finishing. But I think 10 milers are actually a much better pace for me.
So excited about the giveaway!
Kara
I follow you :)
My favorite distance is a 10 miler. Perfect to enjoy the racing experience but still go all out the whole time!
amanda
<———Stalker.
chefkatelyn
I linked back!
amanda
My favorite distance to race, is the half marathon. My favorite distance to run is about 5 miles.
amanda
Adding your giveaway to tomorrow's post.
amanda
Hope your birthday is awesome (sauce) and HI MOM.
Elle
I hope your Mom is feeling better and that she gets insanely happy with all these comments! My gosh girl!
Favorite workout is the Elliptical. I step it up a notch by doing interval training and the aerobics mode. It makes you go backwards… I often fall :(
Jody, RD
I blogged about it :)
http://blogfoodbetter.blogspot.com/2011/02/vegetarian-crock-pot-black-bean-soup.html
Stephanie
My favorite distance is the half marathon. I've been enjoying marathon training though.
Here is my blog!
http://instephsshoes.blogspot.com/
Jessica Miller
I posted it on my blog!! :)
http://jessicakimmiller.blogspot.com/2011/02/hungry-runner-girl-giveaway.html
Emily P
I follow you! but i don't have a blog to post you too…
my favorite run ever is the running I get to do when I am on vacation with my family down the shore. I get to not only run along the beach, but also through the little beach town watching families trying to get their little kids out to the beach early. It is truly during this run that I really am able to appreciate my health, as well as all of the good things that I have in my life!
Maia
I've put a link on my latest post and linked back to you!
http://reasons2run.blogspot.com
michlspi79
I commented already, but I couldn't post under my google info.
Anyhoo…I'm a beginner jogger really and am happy to get two minutes (yes minutes, not up to miles yet) at a time. I do get pretty pumped each time I hit it though.
Aneta
im a follower!!!
Aneta
my fave distance is a 15k or a 10 mile. its harder than a 10k but easier than a half marathon. and its just enough to zone out and enjoy.
Rae
How fun! I follow you!
Kristina Buenafe
My favorites: 8 x 400m track workout and half marathon or 10 miler.
Rae
So far my favorite distance to race is 5K…but I did really enjoy my 10K on Thanksgiving. I have 2 10Ks coming up. So right now I'll got with 5K but that could be changing. :) I have way too many favorite workouts…boot camp, kickboxing, x-bike, rep reebok, Jillian dvds, everthing!
Christina
I'm a follower…well, I have been.
My favorite distance to run is around a 1/2 marathon. It's a nice distance, but your body isn't quite angry with you yet…compared to 20 miles :)
brooke @ E.F.F.
i love bodypump! i am trying to love running, so 5k's are my bestie right now!
brooke @ E.F.F.
got ya linked :)
Ali @ Ali Runs
I follow you! :) And my favorite distance to run is 13.1! I love that it's still considered a longer race but you don't have to train for it with quite the intensity of a marathon! yay for early february birthdays!!! :)
Christina
I posted about your giveaway on my blog:
http://chrisylouwho.blogspot.com/2011/02/hungry-runner-girl-giveaway.html
Christina
Hello! I'm a new follower :) My favorite distance to run is a 5K, and my favorite candy (of the day)is pretzel m&m's.
TJ
I love spin classes (if I lived in Provo I would come to yours for sure!!) and for races I love a good 5 or 10k!
TJ
I'm a follower!
Meredith
My most favorite distance was 13.1 until I just ran farther… 14 :D.
I love the give away! You are too sweet!
Katy
I follow you! :)
Katy
Yeah, I'm still a beginner, so my favorite distance is 5K right now. This will change. :)
Ashley
I'm just starting to get into running again, so my favorite distance is as far as I can push myself to go :) Right now it's only a couple miles.
I have to include candy in here too..mine has to be chocolate covered jujubes – delicious!
ihearteggs
I'm a follower (obviously!)
My favorite workout is either shoulders or back… disance to run? Ummmm… couch to fridge. I'll go with that!
Amy
Following!!
My favorite distance is 5 miles. I like easy runs where I can look around at the scenery and anything shorter seems to go by too fast!
Jennifer
Great Giveaway! My favorite workout is doing sprint intervals on the treadmill…love the variety and the change ups in my pace. Always try to push myself further on each sprint to keep myself working harder.
Sarah Renaye
Thanks for the great giveaway Janae! I am definitely no running pro and my evenings are jam packed so I try and run as far as my son will hang in there and let me (he follows along on his bike). Usually I run about 4-5 miles a night! I love your blog:)
athleticsandalcohol
My favorite distance is definitely the half. It's long enough without being too bad.
My favorite candy is reese's. MMMM.
Siobhan
My favourite distance is 13.1 miles. It makes me feel so accomplished!
And I love that you have a giveaway with bath and body works lotions. I was SO sad that after a run the other day I left my exotic coconut bath and body works shower gel in the shower at the gym! :(
Atleast I probably made someones day!
Esplins
I just became follower #693 after reading your blog for months! (Also, I don't know if you'll remember me… but we went to jr high together and now I've found your blog!) You truly inspire me, Janae! Glad things are going well for you.
esplins.blogspot.com
LAPT
The signed photo is the funniest part! I could see the winner hanging it in the wall and being like… "Oh, that's just my BFF on her wedding day… no, we've never met… why?" :-) Loves it.
LAPT
Woops, I follow! Since this is my second comment, I'll combine — my favorite distance is the half marathon.
Lindsey
Fave workout would definitely be swimming! I swam for about 11 years growing up and it's such a refreshing work out to me. I like it because I don't get as hot as I do when I run. :)
Happy birthday week!! I hope it's filled with lots of chocolate and swedish fish :)
LAPT
I added your giveaway to my sidebar giveaway section — it's on the right-hand side of my blog!
Beth
I'm a follower!
I think my favorite distance to run is 8 miles. Its kind of a perfect mid-distance to clear your mind, but doesn't take an entire day's energy from you :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
Beth
I also posted this on my blog! SwimBikeRunDC.blogspot.com
Melissa
I'm an official follower! I'm not a runner, but I do love a good long distance walk or bike ride. Also as a bonus, my favorite candy is almond m&m's, love my chocolate. The giveaway is great, thanks! :)
lexilives
I'm following!!!!
My favorite workout is zumba :-)
And, for the sake of sharing, my favorite candy is Almond Joy. Love coconut.
Chloé
i am a follower! and i like to walk to the mailbox… maybe someday i will get up to running to it! haha, no really i am planning to start runnin once the weather gets better! i don't have a gym pass so i don't have that many options!
also? i am OBSESSED with candy and i honestly feel stressed trying to pick out just one of my favorites! can you imagine if you just had to pick one for the rest of your life and that was it? i can't even fathom. love your blog! you are adorable!
Becky
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I'm totally a follower and look forward to your posts daily. And as for my favorite distance to run…right now I would say it is whatever distance is the longest I have ran to date. I love breaking distance records and having that achievement of knowing that something I wasn't capable of doing a few weeks ago can be done now.
Katie
this giveaway is hilarious, i want it. OF COURSE I FOLLOW YOU.
Amy Cole
I am a new follower! I am obsessed with Hot Tamales, I can't stop eating them.
mrstutt
My favorite workout is my TaeBo DVDs or walking around the neighborhood=)
ashe
whoop whoop! I'm a follower! love, love LOVE your blog!
lunachickruns.com
I just blogged about your giveaway too!
ashe
my favorite distance is a 5K, but thats only because I've just started getting serious about running. I can't wait to have my first half under my belt. :)
Laura
I ran my first marathon in 11/10 and it was awesome. I'm rockin 26.2 as my favorite distance!
pammycakes
hey girl hey! of course I am a follower!
my favorite workout is 35 minutes on the elliptical and a 4 mile run. :)
My favorite candy is Hot Tamales.
I will tweet about your giveaway since I don't have a blog anymore.