Get Fit, Be Happy

This blog is part fitblr, part random things I enjoy. 29 year old runner, hiker, dog lover, wannabe yogi. Living in the PNW. See more of Ruby on insta: ruby_the_adventure_dog

[leanne-gets-fit]

Finished the Oktoberfest trail runs 5 mile race this morning. My goal was to finish around 1 hour and that's exactly how long it took me! Last night was the coldest night so far this fall, dipping down below freezing and it was around 31f when the race started. Even with the cold air, this race felt so much easier than when I ran it last year. My lungs didn't hurt, my knee cooperated the whole time, and I was overall in a much more positive mindset. I even managed to crack a smile for the photographer near mile 5! Last year I was almost in tears by that point.

[thepowerwithin]

You must find your why. That why that gets you up early in the morning. That why that has you staying up late. That why that keeps you going. If your why does not fill you up with a mixture of emotions, bringing with it both happiness and tears, laughter and anxiousness, eagerness and worries, then it is not your why. Keep searching until you find it.

Nicole Addison (via embracingwild)

[duga57]

[leanne-gets-fit]

I set out to run 3.5 miles this morning and complete my virtual 5k. I suck at estimating distances and ended up going an extra half mile. 😝 It was a great run, and the furthest I've gone since last October. 🙌

[flower-skeletons-blog]

[therunnersclub-deactivated20190]

[run-hungry-taste-victory]

🍁🍂🏃🏼‍♀️

[positivelypresent]

[leanne-gets-fit]

Finally getting back into a routine. Ran Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The plan for this week is to walk Tuesday and Wednesday and run Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

[leanne-gets-fit]

2018 Goals

So it's a little early to be thinking about next year, but I've decided I want to run a race each month next year. I've already taken the first step and registered for The Rain Run 1/2 marathon in January.

[tinykitchenvegan]

Easy Mango Black Bean Salad

[fatmaninalittlesuit-deactivated]

We make this often :) A great side or main dish :)

[leanne-gets-fit]

Ruby and I went for a two mile run/walk this evening at the river. After a .3 mile warmup we ran .5 mile straight and then ran/walked the rest of the way. She got to cool down in the river a few times along the route too. 🐶

[picklenickels]

[cineraria]

[snotchos]

HOW DID I SCROLL PAST THIS WITHOUT GIVING IT A CHANCE

[medievalfantasist]

With this gif, we shall achieve world peace.

[littlebean-jellybean-deactivate]

I’m going to be the strongest version of myself that could ever possibly exist. This is my new life mission.

[rachaeldee]

golden yoga - potentially the most happiness-inducing yoga of them all. 

[harcules]

this fucking melted my heart

[leanne-gets-fit]

Running with a young dog can be so challenging. We set off to do hill repeats on our street last night and completed one. Then she decided she'd rather play tug of war with the leash and not listen to anything I said. Run over. 😑