Posted with BlogsyMonday’s Motivation #52 – Closing out 2013!
Happy Motivational Monday … I mean Tuesday … holy cannolis time flies by, but going out of order is allowed every once in a while right?
My birthday was great, thanks for all of the love yesterday! The day started out with a [very slow starting] recovery run – 2 easy granny miles – while hubs made surprise cupcakes for me! The cupcakes I left on the plan last week? He attempted to bake for the first time and make me White Chocolate cupcakes like the ones I got from Crumbs…swoon! And after slowly rogging and then running I felt like I’d worked out the lactic acid build up from Sunday. I’m in way better shape than I was after my first half.
Reason #47 why I run
I’ll have a post for you about the day tomorrow with deets on our trip to the ICE! Exhibit on Orlando!
This week’s Featured Sneakers belong to my pal Courtney who is also Pretty Muddy sister of mine! She’s been working with those of us who are bloggers who ran the mud race – we also visit each others’ blogs for support now! She’s a mom who makes no excuses to work on being healthy and fit so that she can set an example for her beautiful little girl!
Name: Courtney Norman
Blog: www.JourneyofaDreamer.com
What is your favorite way to workout/exercise: Crossfit. I’m kinda addicted.
What is your #1 cheat food: Frozen Yogurt… with Sprinkles.
What advise do you have for those starting on a fitness journey: Celebrate EVERY victory. The journey can seem so long and daunting, so celebrating a pound lost, or a 5lb PR on lifting, or a 30 second PR on a race… those things make it seem much more rewarding!
Dream destination race/location: Anything RunDisney. another obsession of mine.
Favorite inspirational fitness personality/trainer: Oh, this is a hard one. I’m gonna have to say Rich Froning. He is the winner of the 2011 AND 2012 CrossFit games. Don’t know him- Google him, right now. Then come back and thank me.
Workout apparel must have (+brand): I love my Reebok CrossFit Nano sneakers. I’m also obsessed with my Marika Fitness capris – they have ruffles.
Motivational motto/quote: You want me to do something… tell me I can’t do it. -Maya Angelou
Twitter: @courtnorm
Instagram:@courtnorm
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JourneyofaDreamer
Do you have any questions for Courtney or myself?
Did you lick the screen seeing that cupcake? 😉
Have you entered this GIVEAWAY yet that ends 12/13?
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Cupcakes! A woman after my own heart. 🙂
Happy belated birthday Kat!
Thanks Margarita! Yes! I’m obsessed but have to watch it or that’s all Ill eat! 😉
Those cupcakes do look great! And I keep trying to get my running and workout groove back too. I keep getting sick these past FIVE WEEKS! AUGH!
Cold and flu season are hard to work through! Feel better!
Great feature! I love following courtneys story!! I am so glad u had a nice bday! I love u!
Love ya girl, thank u!
Aww.. such a sweet hubby!!
And go Courtney! She rocks!! 🙂
He did good…I’m not a huge birthday person in regards to gifts and spending…it’s the little things!
Cupcakes! I wanted to lick the screen, does that count?
Haha yes!
You go Courtney!
So sweet of Gary to make those for you. Awwwww!
He did good, good gaddy 🙂
Nom, nom, nom–cupcakes! 🙂
I don’t need no stinking crumbs! Haha
Thanks for sharing my story!! You’re my favorite! PS- please mail me a cupcake. or your husband, to make me cupcakes
Of course! We have SO many cupcakes in the house, please take them! I have to run a gagillion miles now!
You’re doing great so far!!! So happy for you 🙂
Thanks for dropping by Lynda!
Awesome! Keep it up!
p.s. Happy Belated Birthday!!! 🙂
Thanks Kierston!
Very sweet husband to bake cupcakes. Courtney is on an amazing journey and you of course are a great supportive friend. Enjoy the rest of your week….my birthday is also in December! 🙂
Yes he was! No more cupcake for me! Happy early birthday!
So glad you had a great birthday!!! What a sweet hubby you have! And Courtney….WOW girl you look amazing!!!
He sure is, if only they were healthy! 😉
Your hubby rocks! That cupcake looks amazing!
Whoa – these progress pics are so inspiring! Congrats to Courtney!
I love Courtney! She is so strong inside and out and super sweet 😉
G is definitely earning his keeps – not that he has a choice though!