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Wedding Details

For our October 6th wedding, our ceremony was outside a gorgeous mansion in a garden area.  It was supposed to rain that day, but lucky for us it cleared up a few hours before the ceremony and was gorgeous!  The reception was inside the mansion, and was unique.  We had around 80 guests, which fits well in this setting.  During dinner, the guests sat in separate rooms that all connected.  We couldn’t see everyone while eating dinner, but we all quickly gathered into the “dance room”/living room of the mansion after dinner :)

Some wedding details in these photos:

I had a hanger made for my dress on Etsy.  I loved how it turned out.

My shoes were Badgley Mischka “Zali” in lilac.  They were gorgeous and pink, but over 5 inches tall.  They hurt SO much during pictures after the ceremony.  I had a backup pair of shoes that were about 2 inches that I wore for the entire reception and they were great.

My pink belt around my dress was made at the dress shop.  I found the crystal/pearl belt I liked and they had it put onto the pink sash. Expensive, but I loved it.

I found my headband on Pinterest, and I have it pinned on my wedding hair board.  I should have stretched it out before the wedding, because the  ends were so tight they literally left welts on my head behind my ears.  It took a couple days for the swelling to go away! I can’t believe I kept it on all night, but I kinda forgot about it.

In the “dance room”/living room, there were shelves next to the fireplace.  My Mom put wedding photos of our family members there in frames.

Again, I painted a violin white and used that as our guest book… you know… since I’m a violin teacher :)

For our first dance, Colby and I danced to Iron & Wine’s “Flightless Bird, American Mouth”.  I know, I’m a total Twi-hard… but I love it and talked Colby into doing a dip/kiss on the neck – Edward Cullen prom style  eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! :)  THE NEW MOVIE IS TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM GOING TO THE 10PM SHOWING!

 

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Trip to NY

Last weekend, Colby and I went to NYC to see Mary Poppins on broadway.  We went along with a high school trip and also went to the American Museum of Natural History.  The trip was not cancelled, but we left early in case there was traffic.  It was sad to see some of the areas without electricity and flooded areas.

 

Night at the Museum! Gum gum, dumb dumb?

We also stopped at Madame Tussauds wax museum…

TWILIGHT in less than a week!!!!!!!!!!

Our second family? Now I share the same last name with them!

Some random notes from this past week…

I had a crazy delicious sushi dinner last night.  Colby and I were craving Asian food and I didn’t feel like cooking.  It was awesome.  Look at my pretty plate!

Wednesday, I took another Les Mill’s Body Flow class and it was INTENSE!  My back has been sore for the past two days!  I would much rather have a class that was tough like that one and I am looking forward to going on a weekly basis.  I am also planning another swim lesson with Colby tomorrow!

 

 

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Skipping A Run

Tuesday: 4 miles (38:56)

Wednesday: 3 miles (29:26)

When is it okay to skip a mid-week run?

For me, I guess it is okay if I skip my 7 tomorrow.  I absolutely HATE to skip my mid-week “long” run.  All I can say is, “whyyyyyyyy BodyPump whyyyyyy?!?!”.  We had such a great thing going for almost a full year! I wrote about it in a previous post, but I definitely pulled a muscle or something in my left calf at BodyPump last Tuesday.  I just just lunging my little heart out and then something didn’t feel right.  I thought it was getting better because it was okay for my 10 mile run on Sunday, but it hurt again yesterday.

I had a really good time running with Amy through an unfamiliar park.  The new scenery was so nice, but it was kinda hilly and every time we ran up a hill I could feel a strain on my left calf.  You wouldn’t be able to tell from the elevation chart Garmin has on my upload…

Come on Garmin!!! What is that?!? How am I supposed to tell anything from that?? Yeah, cause I obviously need to see -200 to 600 ft on the chart…

We ran 3 miles today after school planning to run 7 on Thursday this week.  I just don’t think that 7 is going to happen.  We ran through a different park today with some hills and every time we ran up one I felt like I was limping when I ran.  Probably not the best thing and I should have told Amy (sorry!!) but I thought it wouldn’t be so bad for just a short 3 miler!  I got home and did some hot tub, shower and compression socks that are not coming off until the next shower! I’m just going to take it easy and hope I feel better for my 15 mile run on Saturday!!

Anyone else reading them at the last minute like me? I finished the first two books over the past few days and I’m now on the third.  I even got Colby to read the first one and he is really liking it.  I figure if I can run 15 miles Saturday morning, my reward should be to go to the movies that night!

I really am liking the books a lot and I am excited to see the movie this weekend… but I don’t think they will take the place of my beloved Twilight :)

Is it sad that I’m really excited that the full Breaking Dawn II trailer will be shown before The Hunger Games??  I’ve watched this 15 second clip a bunch of times :)

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Cold Weather Running

Sunday Run: 9 miles (1:30:40)

 

It was really cold this morning… and windy. It really did feel like it was 8 degrees because of how strong the wind was for our entire run… but Amy and I were SO PROUD that we finished our 9 miles :)

I am absolutely petrified of ice. I panic when I have to walk on it and I never run when the roads are icy.  Somehow I knew I just had to do it today and I figured, if I fell… at least Amy would be there to drag me to the side of the road and call for help! (I broke my tailbone in college falling on ice! Horrible experience!) Somehow I stayed calm and we definitely had to slow down a bit because of the conditions. This was really great for me because I’ve been sick all week and only “ran”  3 miles (there was a lot of walking on the treadmill) on Tuesday.

We went out 3 miles and turned around and got back to my house at mile 6.  We decided on a quick water break inside my house and then we would go back out for the final 3 miles.  I hit the lap button by accident near the end, but was happy to see that we were pretty much right around the 10 min/mile pace the whole time!  I was definitely breathing heavy at some points because I’m still so congested, but I feel great right now.  I got in the hot tub for a good 20 minutes after the run and shocked my cold body!

Here is most of my cold weather running gear:

Brooks Running Jacket.  I asked my parents for this for Christmas because it is so pricy, but it is amazing. So warm and really keeps the wind out.

My toe socks. I love that they are higher so I can pull them up over my ankles and they seem warmer.

I threw on my CEP compression sleeves under my tights today. I figured it couldn’t hurt and they kept my legs a little warmer.

The pink long sleeved top I had on under my jacket was from Target and similar to this one.

My tights are Under Armour and close to this pair.

Pink Nike Gloves and Headband I got a few years ago.

Obsessed with Carmex chapstick and I always bring it with me running.  I have them stashed everywhere.

Current obsession: Vicks tissues. My friends and I were in love with them in college when we were sick and I got a box this week. Ahh they are so nice :)

Not running related…

I’ve already watched it twice yesterday. I know, I’m sad. I can’t help it.  I actually left the house yesterday morning just to go to Target so I could buy it. Colby ran his 9 miles and went swimming. When he came home I was laying on the couch back in my sweatpants with my Vicks tissues and a bag of chocolate chips watching it.  I was supposed to write a grad paper…

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Half a Month Off

Tuesday Workout: 3 miles (28:40)

 

After running the Nittany Valley Half Marathon on December 4, moving into a new house (!) and a busy concert season with my music students… I needed a break.  My IT bands and I took a full 15 days off from running, BodyPump and yoga.  I haven’t been blogging much lately because there really wasn’t much to say when I wasn’t working out! I was focusing on work and being at school late all last week and putting our new house together.

I ran after work with Colby today around our new neighborhood.  I was breathing heavy, but was able to talk to him almost the whole time.  I was happy to see I was staying around a 9:30 pace without looking at my Garmin too much.  I’m hoping to fit in BodyPump this Thursday, but it will probably killllll me.  I’m hoping to get back into BodyPump to work on those arm muscles… because I picked out my wedding dress last week! It is one of the dresses on my Pinterest ;) I loveeeee it.

Some other stuff from the past week…

Crazy good sushi dinner I had Thursday night after my Mom and I went to the wedding dress shop :)

Made my first crock pot dish for a few friends that came over to see the new house this past weekend. I found it on the Crockin Girl’s website: Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches. I didn’t try them, but all the chicken lovers thought it was spicy and good.

For my Twilight fans… I’ve discovered Bella’s Diary… a fictional blog that writes diary entries in Bella’s perspective and I’m completely hooked.  It actually gets really good after you’ve read a few and I’m not even finished with it yet. I think they update each week.

I’m going to try to update a bit more over the holiday break. Hopefully that means I’m working out!

 

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Last Weekend-Movies and 5k

Thursday (Nov. 17): 2.5 mile run/walk on TM (Mile 1-walk/run 6.0-6.1 mph in 12 min), (Mile 2-run 6.5-7.5 mph 8:25 min) (Mile 2.5- walk/cool down)

Friday/Saturday: off

Sunday (Nov. 20): Turkey Trot 5k

 

Last weekend I…

 

Saw Breaking Dawn at midnight Friday morning and went to school exhausted. It was worth it because I saw it again on Saturday. I know, I’m an obsessed 14-year old Twilight freak.  Colby’s sister was supposed to go with me to see it at midnight but couldn’t at the last minute. I just had to take her Saturday so she could see it :)   Also, really into the movie soundtrack and added a few tracks to my running playlist.

 

PR-ed at a 5k on Sunday! I haven’t done a 5k in almost 2 years so I was really expecting to PR.  This Turkey Trot was at Colby’s old college and had a huge hill at the very end. I knew it was coming the whole time and held back a bit. I was really happy to feel so good during most of it and walked at the very end when it got extremely steep.

 

The elevation chart doesn’t look that steep at the end but you can see where I walked for about 30 seconds near the end. I am running a local Turkey Trot tomorrow morning and I am hoping to PR again. I actually have high expectations for myself and my friend Amy because we have a secret goal time we are aiming for! Hopefully we push ourselves enough and get it! I know I am capable of running this time but can I push myself to be that uncomfortable for 3 miles?

 

 

Colby caught me huffing and puffing up the rest of the big hill at the 5k on Sunday.  I told him if he wasn’t standing there taking pictures of me I would have probably walked again!

 

Finishing up the race by the track. I promise I will wear a different shirt for my next race. I’ve been wearing the same long-sleeved baggy cotton orange race t shirt over and over in the cooler weather. I need to update, I know… but it is just so comfortable!

 

Colby won 4th place overall at the 5k because he is just so darn fast :)

Running a Turkey Trot tomorrow?? Happy Thanksgiving!

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Tension

Monday Workout: Gentle Hatha Yoga 1 (20 minutes)

 

:) Pink Runner loves getting pink flowers! I won these yesterday at the bridal show I went to with my Mom.  It was actually at the wedding venue Colby and I are getting married at next October and it was nice to see it again.  It was a small wedding venue, which was very nice.  I went to a big one a few months ago and it was crowded and overwhelming. The pink flowers I won yesterday in a drawing were actually from the flower shop we are using for our wedding.

 

Colby and I went to our favorite burrito place yesterday night and it was amazing.  I chanced it and went for the cheese and had minimal stomach pain.  It was worth it because it was delicious. I get the burrito that is actually grilled into a quesadilla and it has potatoes in it instead of meat! Crazy good.

 

I’ve been playing this thing way too much at school with the little kids (old wedding picture) and my upper back is killing me.  Playing along with my kids at school makes such a difference, but I end up forgetting that I am playing for hours and hours a day. (About 7 hours today including lessons after school)

 

 

I am going to hit up a new yogadownload 20 minute workout tonight before bed. I’ve never done the Gentle Hatha Yoga #1 yet, but I thought the poses from the pose guide looked good for my upper back tension and sore legs. This is an audio only workout, but having the pose guide helps me stay on track.

 

I’ll also be re-reading the first half of this book before Thursday night this week.  (I think I’ve already read it 2 times before) I ordered the midnight tickets and will be standing in line to get into the theater with all the 13 year old girls.  :)

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Running Again

Sunday workout: 6 miles (1:01:08)

 

 

This was my first run in 2 weeks!! AHH! I really wasn’t looking forward to it Sunday morning, but as soon as I got started it felt great.  Don’t get me wrong, I was breathing heavy, my legs felt sluggish and my hips/calves got sore but I was happy to run.  I was originally going to run 8 that day, but Colby talked me into going down to 6.  After taking two weeks off because I’ve been so busy, I better be careful!

 

I went out with running slow and walking on my mind.  I tried not to look at my Garmin and just go slow and enjoy it.  I actually started off feeling extremely comfortable and did 9:36 for my first mile. Mile 2-3 are uphill so I slowed down a bit and walked during mile 4 and 6.  It was refreshing to slow down my pace and enjoy running without expectations.  I’m hoping to ease back into my short half marathon training plan this week by running Tues/Thurs and hopefully fit in some BodyPump as well!

My friend Amy asked me to post the package to the Falafel chickpea balls I’ve been taking to school for lunch sometimes.  I usually heat them up in the microwave (they are in the cold organic/dairy-free/kombucha/my favorite section of the local grocery store).  I usually put them in a pita with some salad or sometimes in pasta (kinda like meatballs).  They are a nice change up for packed lunches and I like to treat myself to them once in awhile :)

 

I was cold and in the mood for soup this past weekend after looking at my new Runner’s World.  There were a few soup recipes that caught my eye and I ended up looking at the Lentil and Black Bean soup. I ended up adding mushrooms and red peppers and substituted lentils (I didn’t have any) for these Lebanese Couscous that I got from Williams Sonoma.  The bag seems to last a while and they kinda taste like small pasta pieces but have more protein and fiber. They really worked well in the soup and I had a lot of leftovers to eat for lunch the next two days.

 

This is the recipe from Runner’s World that uses lentils.

Just a side note…

Yes, I’m like a 13 year old and I love Twilight.  I forgot that the Breaking Dawn soundtrack comes out November 8!! I might stay up til midnight just to listen to it.  I have loved all of the Twilight Soundtracks … they are actually very good! My absolute favorite was New Moon because there are so many great artists that are not “main-stream”.  I’m hoping the new soundtrack is just as good!

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Healthy Living Summit!!

Happy Monday everyone!!  I stayed up way too late Sunday night reading blogs and watching the Breaking Dawn trailer 1,000 times… Okay, I exaggerate. Kinda… I’ve been so tired and the kids at school are kinda crazy because it is their last week!  Monday nights I always teach music lessons and get home around 6:30. Even when training for the marathon, I never ran on Mondays because I didn’t feel like it.  I’m actually debating getting on the treadmill right now. If I tell myself I can just get on it and walk, I’ll probably end up running a few miles.

 

When I got home, I got this in the mail…….

I <3 my Runner’s World magazines.  It did make me feel guilty like I should run tonight.

I didn’t run after lessons because I had to sign up for this at 8:00….

Woo woo! My first blogging conference!!!

I am SO excited to meet other bloggers, and especially hear Julie – Peanut Butter Fingers and Tina – Carrots ‘N’ Cake speak!!

Carrots ‘N’ Cake!!

Oh my gosh I look sweaty and I didn’t even run yet. I’m wearing my running clothes though, isn’t that a start?

I definitely have a 4:30 BODYPUMP class scheduled for tomorrow and a 5:30 Spin class on Wednesday.  I’m really digging the classes because they are scheduled and something different!

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Clean car and yoga!

Sunday: Walk 2 miles, YogaDownload “Yoga for Strength #1 – 45 min”

This morning, I woke up at 8 to drive my friends Matt and Courtney back to their car where they went to a wedding last night.  My car steering wheel in my Accord has been shaking like crazy for the past few weeks because I need new tires.  I don’t know much about cars so I have put it off for awhile until today.  Colby and I knew I needed new tires today, so instead of running this morning we took my car to a shop.  I felt like tomorrow would be a better day to run since I did 6 yesterday and I am still getting back into running after the marathon. Plus my legs were STILL sore from BODYPUMP on Thursday!! Isn’t that crazy? They feel good now, so for this week I am planning to run tomorrow, pump on Tuesday, spin Wednesday, run Thursday, and not sure about Friday.  I think my weights at BODYPUMP were too heavy on the squats and lunges!

How exciting! My new tires actually have tread!

Had to wash my dirty car so we road through the automatic washer.

Colby wins best boyfriend ever award for helping me buy tires and vacuuming my nasty car.

Now my 26.2 magnet is on a clean car that doesn’t shake violently!! YAY!

Colby and I made chicken, bean and cheese quesadillas for lunch, took a nap and then walked 2 miles around neighborhood to wake up. Later, we went to dinner with Colby’s brother Tyler and ate outside in the nice weather. I ate a lot of food and only took a picture of part of my dinner…

Vegetable platter and sweet potato fries. Also had soft pretzel and crab dip appetizer and salad.  My mom says my food pictures look gross and I should work on taking better pictures this summer.  I didn’t think they look that bad….? Oh well!

Tonight I am going to do a 45 minute “Yoga for Strength” workout from YogaDownload.com. Seriously, this website is fantastic and I bought the iphone app awhile ago, but never used it much.  The app has audio for yoga sessions, but I’m not always familiar with the poses the instructors say in the audio.  I just realized today that the pdf pose guides are available on the app!! That is awesome! I’ll end up using it all the time now!

I WILL make sure I do this workout before bed, but I’m watching the horrible MTV Movie Awards to wait for them to show the new Twilight Breaking Dawn trailer… I know, I’m like 14… I can’t help it. I’m not so secretly a huge Twi-hard and will probably post about my obsession eventually…

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG I was googling a picture to post and found the trailer leaked a few hours ago! I can go do my yoga now … after I watch this a few times…

Breaking Dawn Trailer

Please don’t make fun of me too much.