Thanks to everyone who ran for Non-Runner Nancy in the Freakishly Flexible 5k! If you haven’t read about her story and why the 5k was in her honor, go over to her page and be inspired.

Jog America was the official race director, and I kept every ones time. We had roughly 63 entrants and everyone did different exercises and ran different miles but the time posted is mostly for the 5k, with some times posted for a little bit longer or shorter. Congrats to everyone who participated and thanks for being such great runners and getting me your times so quickly. Here are the final results!

Freakishly Flexible 5k

Anonymous —-2.8 miles
Abby —-25:21:00
AKA Alice —-41:00:00
Alexandra —-32:09
Amy —- 29:00:00
Alisa Dunlap—-31:51ish
Amber Yake—-38:02:00
Run Audrey Run —-29:36:00
Beth—-27:07:00
Betsy—-26:05:00
Chic Runner —-24:53:00
Christie—-29:51:00
Database Diva—-35:48:00
Emil —-24:00:00
The Runner Inside —-48:00:00
Eunice Kindred—-27:44:00
Hallie Shere—-32:31:00
Jamie McKee —-25:50:00
Jane in the waiting line —-51:00:00
Jenn Schac —-7k = 44:46
Run Girl Run—-29:18:09
Jilligan—-38:18:00
Jocelyn Sumara—-36:45:00
Wearing Mascara —-36:00:00
Karen —-16.2k = 1:42:00
Kelsey Toney —-35:27:00
Kristen —-8 miles
Leana Keto—-31:12:00
Lisa Slow and Steady —-30:10:00
Marci —-26:00:00
Marcy McGrath —-27:56:00
Maria Khoury—-27:33:00
MCM Mama —-26:39:00
Meghan King—-26:31:00
Meghan Norris —-36:04:00
Melanie —-35:00:00
Merry Mishaps —-32:56:00
Michael Astrosky—-30:34:00
Ms. V —-6 miles 1:09
Nicole Chamberlain—-23:40
Reid —-1.1 mile = 17:38
Running Laminator —-22:25
Smelly Shelly—-27:49:00
Susan—-22:26 on bike
Spartan7—-20:28
Topher—-33:10:00
Toronto Girlo ut West —-38:04:00
Jog America —- 28:34
Wes —-30:26
Vanilla—-24:35:00
Vava —-24:34:00
Xenia—-5.7 miles = 1:04:58
OZ Runner—-29:50:00
Erik —- 5 miles @ 48:00
Love Jackson —- 27:40

(If I missed your link, just email me @ [email protected], and I’ll be updating them)

Special Workouts for Nancy
Alan (bypass) 3069 steps on the stepper
Lee (stents) 2102 steps on the stepper and 1.134 miles on the treadmill
Jerry (bypasses) 1.258 miles on the bike
Charlie (bypasses) 171 steps on the stepper and 0.626 miles on the treadmill
Mike (stents) 49 steps on the stepper and 0.753 miles on the bike
Barb (friend) 10293 steps on the stepper
Dorthy (spouse) 3.2 miles on the elliptical

Total of all special workout participants
15635 steps on the stepper
4.9 miles on the bike
3.778 miles on the treadmill
3.2 miles on the elliptical

Great jog everyone! I am so thankful I was a part of this race and I hope that it’s able to inspire more people to not only run but to walk and exercise, especially after all that Nancy has to go through with her upcoming surgery.

I can’t believe that it’s already Wednesday! Having a four day work week is amazing. That means that tomorrow is already deal day! Tonight I’ll be doing a little more cross training to make sure the toe is completely healed. It seems to be doing much better lately though, which I am thankful for. Daylight savings time is quickly approaching and I’m happy that soon it will be much lighter after work and I can get my longer runs in without waking up before the sun comes up!

xoxo

…… Jamie of Food Junkie! :) Congrats to her, and thank you for everyone who entered! It was a great contest and I really do love these books. I would recommend them to anyone who needs a little bit of help in the food section.

Out of 306 entries, she took spots one AND two… go get yourself some lottery tickets girl!!

I went straight from home, where my meals were prepared for me, to cooking on my “own” in college, which included a lot of soups, macaroni and cheese, sandwiches and quesadillas. Now, being a complete ‘grown up’ I have come to realize how important food is and how many great meals there are out there that was super easy to make. It’s a process but I am learning.

As for the Eat this Not that Books, I would buy the fast food one if you are constantly out and trying to find healthier choices for yourself. I would buy the supermarket survival guide if you eat in a lot and are buying a majority of your food at the market. I found both really helpful, because a lot of the time in the market if it says, “fat-free,” or “low calorie” I automatically assume it’s better for me, which is a lot of false advertising.

Tonight I’ll be running seven miles at the park and then watching the biggest loser! I was going to run this morning but figured a little more rest for my sore knee couldn’t hurt. Hope everyone has a great day! Don’t forget to email me if you want to sign up for the Freakishly Flexible 5k Virtual Race!!! Earn yourself an extra cupcake this Valentines Day!

xoxo

So check out yesterday’s post for more information on the virtual 5k. It’s a great way to be able to enjoy a Valentines Dinner with your loved one if you wanted to burn some extra calories before hand! To sign up, just email me that you want to participate at [email protected]. Even if you have to run more than 3.1 miles that day, you can still participate in the 5k, just keep running after you’ve completed the virtual 5k! I will be running six miles that day, but will be running the first 3.1 in honor of Non-Runner Nancy!

Today is the LAST day to sign up for my Giveaway! Don’t forget to comment on that post to be entered!

So as many of you know, this weekend I ran the first race of the OC Chili Trail Run Winter Series. I had never run on trails before and have yet to do so, because the race was somewhat rained out this weekend. We had to stay on paved roads, but I still ran through a small river. It took me out of my comfort zone for many reasons.

1. I don’t run in the rain. I despise being wet, especially for long periods of time, therefore rain running is not for me.
2. I don’t like being muddy or dirty, especially when I run.
3. I went all by myself, and knew absolutely not one other person
4. I didn’t run with my ipod

The race was well put on, and they had some great provisions, but it was kind of a different crowd that was at this race. I’m a very friendly and outgoing person, and trying to talk to these people was really hard for me. Well, I tried to make conversation with them and they stared at me like I was growing another leg. It was kind of bizarre and not the normal running community that I have become used too.

The race actually was pretty interesting. I saw everyone getting out of their cars and just kept telling myself that I was going to be okay. I was going to do this. It was okay to get wet, it was okay to get dirty. We finally lined up and off we went. It rained the entire time, and after we rounded a small bend in the paved road trail, I saw it. This river. I was going to have to run through a river. In my head I kept saying, just do it, you can do this, and then splish, splash, splish, splash I was through it. I told myself the entire race that it was okay that people were passing me and that I was just running this race at my own pace and not to worry about others around me.

I finished the race, went over and grabbed some free bars and muffins and left. I checked the results yesterday and realized that I got first in my age group, (24 and under) DOY! How does this happen! I wasn’t running fast at all and my time was 33.50.xx. I was 9th overall. So random.

It was a good race to just enjoy the scenery, though it wasn’t actually on the trails, it was still really pretty and different than what I’m used to and it was good to just run to run and not to race and get all worked up about time/place etc.

My knee has been giving me some problems though and yesterday around mile 6 on my 10 mile run I started having a lot of pain. Today is an off day so we’ll see how that pans out. I’ve been putting on some bengay and using my new stick to rub out my sore muscles. Besides the knee yesterday my 10 mile run was great and it felt good to be putting in some nice miles again. I’m excited for the marathon still, so we’ll see what I say when I have to put in 20 miles… Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Tomorrow I’ll announce the winner of the giveaway! Thursday I’ll have another deal day, with stuff for guys and gals, and who knows what else this great week will bring. Remember to sign up for the 5k!

I leave you with this amazing picture, proof that I too can run in the rain. Not the best picture of me… this proves that I don’t always look great! :) ( I so wish they got one of me running across the river!)

Well because I just love Nike Mom’s Foto Friday, I have many photos to share today, I got race pics back from the Surf City 1/2, which I’ll add the few that aren’t completely awful, and last night my cousin and her friend and I all went up to LA to go to a Hip Hostess event at the newly opened hot spot, SLS Hotel, some of those pictures I would title as “Only in LA.”

Also, I’ll be posting this weekend about a great virtual 5k race to for a great cause that I will take part on February 14th, and tomorrow I WILL BE POSTING DEALS FOR BOYS, since some of my readers have been sad with no deals for the male persuasion.