Week/Weekend Favorites

 

 

Lots of Love, Natalie

 

 

Weekend Favorites

- Friday night was Jay's last SAE Semi-Formal -

- Saturday Jay and I ran some errands and did a little Christmas shopping too! -

- Saturday was my long running day for my half-marathon training which means that I needed to run 6 miles. I have to admit I was nervous and scared that I would not be able to make it. But it turned out great! -

- It is starting to look a lot like Christmas around my house here in Starkville and around my parents house back home. -

( My House)

(Parent's House)

- Building a small fire in my fire pit for a chilly night -

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

 

Runaway Baby

I have always said that I want to run a half marathon and eventually a full marathon one day. Well, I have decided that I am finally going to do it. I am trying to mentally prepare myself to keep running for 13.1 miles. I have been told that it is more mental that it is physical by the time you actually get to the race. I am planning on running my first half marathon in January or February! But don't you worry I will keep you updated on my training and which one I sign up for! Below is the 6 week training plan I am going to be following up until my race.

 

I would greatly appreciate any words of encouragement or advice if you have run one before! Happy Tuesday!

 

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

 

Weekly Favorites

- Coming home to a shipment of clothes from Forever21 on a nasty rainy day -

 

- Going to West Point, Ms. Wednesday night for an amazing date night meal at Anthony's Good Food Market with Jay, more to come about that night next week-

 

- Running the T.K. Martin Center Fun Run Saturday morning. I am really looking forward to this run because it is for a wonderful cause. -

 

- Heading home after Jay and I finish up at the T.K. Martin Fun Run. Once, we get home it will be time for lunch and we are going to Local 463 because someone told me last week that they have the best veggie burger and I haven't stopped wanting it since then. Hopefully, it is as wonderful as they said. -

 

- Watching the adorable and funny dog video -

 

- Wanting a pair or two of these LuluLemon running shorts (here) -

 

- Loving this pair of short suede booties in the color nut. They would be perfect with a pair of skinny jeans (ShopBop) -

 

- Been enjoying the cooler weather this week. I am so excited that the weather is starting to become more fall like! -

 

 

I would love the hear what some of your weekly favorites have been! Have a fabulous weekend!

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Weekend Favorites

Since, I wasn't able to post my Weekly Favorites on Friday I decided I would do a Weekend Favorites today to make up for it.

- Buying these coral color scrubs (please ignore the hair and lack of makeup) -

 

- Stocking my fridge and pantry with healthy food -

 

- Wearing one of my Saints shirt on Sunday to cheer on my team in their third pre-season game. They won by the way! WHO DAT!! -

 

- Getting in a two mile run Sunday afternoon after work and before cooking dinner -

- Cooking a healthy dinner for Jay and I. Sautéed Zucchini, Squash, and Grape Tomatoes / Sautéed Mushrooms / Dijon Mustard baked Chicken -

- See you tomorrow! Happy Monday! -

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Workout Wednesday

Today is workout Wednesday and in honor of today I came up with this little workout yesterday. I completed it in under an hour and it was a really good workout so I decided I would share it with you. Now lace up those running shoes, grab a water bottle, and get going! Work hard!

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Run The World

As I have mentioned before in my introduction I love to run. I really do mean it when I say love! This has been a passion of mine that started when I was a little girl. I won my first mile when I was only four years old. Yes, you read that right 4 years old. This may seem crazy to some people (who am I kidding probably to everyone) but it was something I started with my dad when I was little.  I continued to run throughout junior high and high school, even winning a few medals and state championships. Running to me is not just a way to workout but it is a way for me to escape the world around me and just relax. I know that sounds weird but there is just something about being outside in nature running that relaxes me. Most of you are probably wondering what made me decide to post about running; well my reason for this post is to try to encourage everyone to try running. Now, don’t think that I want everyone to stop whatever they are doing right now and go run. I just want everyone to try to start running (or walking) because who knows you might find that you are like me and it is a way to relax and relieve stress. Also, it can be something that you pass onto your children one day like my father did to me. So what do you have to lose? Go give running a try!!

Here are some great ways to get you started:

I did mention cute clothes and cute shoes:

Also here is my current running music:

1.Dancing On My Own ~ Robyn

2. Express Yourself ~ Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band

3. Sexy Back ~ Justin Tmiberlake

4. Jenny ~ Walk The Moon

5. Midnight City ~ M83

6. Call Me Maybe ~ Carly Rae Jepsen

7. Payphone ~ Maroon 5 (feat. Wiz Kahlifa)

8. Howlin' For You ~ The Black Keys

9. Too Close ~ Alex Clare

10. Tongue Tied ~ Grouplove

Lots of Love,  Natalie