WHAT’S UP?! WHAT’S EXCITING?!

Good evening everyone!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!!! Alright so, WELCOME TO MY BIRTHDAY WEEK (also known as the week before my birthday, which is Monday, May 26th (a.k.a. Memorial Day))!! Are you excited?? Well, I am!! Pretty cool, huh, that my birthday is on Memorial Day this year?! I think so!

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EXCITING THINGS HEADING MY WAY (besides my 29th birthday):

1} My Yoga Teacher Training Program (200 hours) begins October 24th!!! After the 200-Hour Certification, I plan to begin the 500-Hour Certification (i.e. Yoga Therapy Training)!! I’m super excited about both!!! I LOVE YOGA!!!

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2} I’m running the Elizabeth River 10k this Saturday, May 24th and I’m pretty curious about what I’ll run! Honestly, I have no idea what my finish time will be! My goals are to: #1– Have fun, #2– Push the pace, #3– Finish strong, #4– Laugh a lot!! 

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3} My summer league swim team starts up next Tuesday, May 27th!! This will be my fourth year coaching Beechwood and I’m thrilled because #1– We moved up a division (because we won every meet last year), and #2– This season, I’ll be co-head coaching! Woohoo!!

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Yep, that’s me in the pool (last season) & yep, I’m in my clothes!! I’m pushed in the pool…after each win!

4} I’m going to Disney World during Thanksgiving break with my family and I can’t wait!! My husband and I are staying at Disney’s Boardwalk Villas!! It’s elegantly beautiful!! 

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5} I’m juicing again + Just Saying NO to sugar (until the weekends at least)!! My favorite juice concoction is an apple/orange duo!! It’s absolutely delicious + it satisfies my sweet tooth! Bye bye cakes, cookies, and candies galore (see ya Saturday)!! 

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6} I’ve been creating my own unique workout routines!!! I’ll share one with you this week!! Warning: It’s fabulously sweaty!! Can you feel the burn? Well, you will! 

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What are you excited about??!! Hope ya had a HAPPY MONDAY!! XOXO!!!

-Kristin 

  1. Scott D.

    Birthday week? Pffff. You should be like my youngest niece who insists upon a full birthday month (which I wholeheartedly endorse). Happy pre-birthday and there best be cake in your future (after the weekend, of course).

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    1. Kristin

      Haha, thanks Scott and oh yes, there will definitely be a big birthday cake + lots of celebrating (both before and after my birthday)!!! Yaaay!! Thanks for the birthday love!! XOXO!! Have a great night!!

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  2. piratebobcat

    Yay, happy birthday week!!! I’m running a 10k Saturday too – twinsies! Time goal?
    Make sure not to have your phone in your pocket at the meets in case you get pushed in!
    Awesome about Disney – several of the races I ran there go right through the Boardwalk resort. I felt a little at some for the people staying there when during the Dopey races would be running through there at 5:30 am. Hopefully we weren’t too loud!

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    1. Kristin

      Haha, thank you and yep, we are total twinsies!! Love it!! I’m thinking my goal will be under 44 minutes. I’d be pretty satisfied with that I think.
      My swimmers are so funny because they totally check to make sure I don’t have my cell phone, my flip flops are off, etc. If I have my phone on me, they will take it and pass it back to one of the parents!! Haha!!! Hilarious!!
      The Disney races sound like so much fun!! I should try one year!! My whole family loves Disney so I’d have lots of cheering support!! 😉 FUN!!!

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      1. piratebobcat

        Ha, at least they’re considerate!
        They are a lot of fun! Besides your family, they have tons of volunteers, bands, characters, spectators, displays, cheerleaders, etc. that cheer you most of the way!

  3. bmagpub

    Happy birthday week. What an awesome lineup you have planned. I got my juicer out last week – apple, carrot, with a touch of ginger and tomato. 🙂

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    1. Kristin

      Thank you so much!! You’re very kind and omg, I love ginger mixed in!! That’s a great add in!! YUM!! Have a wonderful week and thank you so much for your comment!!

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  5. Charlotte

    Happy week before birthday! And congratulations on your yoga certification training program. You are a busy almost 29 year old! That Villa at Disney World looks incredible. I just blogged about my husband juicing. A diet solely of juiced things…for him which I worry about. I do love the fruit juice of all kinds with a bit of ginger and carrots in them. Good luck on your 10K.

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    1. Kristin

      Thanks so much for your kindness and oh my gosh, ginger + orange and apple juice is a great combo!! I love it very much!! That’s cool your husband is juicing lots!! I’m sure he has some great recipes!!
      I can’t wait to start my certification program!! I’m going to start studying the books now!!
      Have a fantastic day!! XOXO!!

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  6. HealthyMasters

    Birthday month!!! Woot woot!!!! Disney!!! How exciting!!!! I’ve always wanted to Do the yoga training program, perhaps something to add to my bucket list… Hope you had a fabulous weekend and an even better birthday week!

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    1. Kristin

      Thanks!! My birthday week is starting out great and I’m looking forward to yoga teacher training!! Should be a great time!! Can’t wait to write posts about it!! XOXO!!
      Hope you’re having a fantastic week!! Thanks for your loving support!!

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  8. irishrunnerchick

    Happy birthday week! Sounds like you have a fun time planned. And a holiday weekend! I’m excited to hear about yoga teacher training – I’ve been kinda thinking about doing it and would love to know what you think.

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    1. Kristin

      Oh, how cool!! I’m looking forward to the training very much!!! I can’t wait to share my experiences!!! Should be a great, learning experience!!
      Thank you for your happy birthday wish!! Have a great day!!

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  10. brunettedistraction

    Wohoooo almost time to celebrate then, less than a week until your birthday!! 😀 I’d love to go to Disney World as well, sounds like you definitely have a lot of fun things planned. 🙂 Have a great week!! XOXO

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    1. Kristin

      Thaaanks!!! I’m very excited about Disney World!! When I’m there, I feel like a kid again!!! I love it!! Have a fantastic day!! XOXO!!!

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  12. thecrazyrunnergirl

    i LOVE that top! I seriously want one. I was feeling pretty meh this morning (got up late, clothes hadn’t dried for my run, thrown out of routine) but you’re post has cheered me up 😀 Happy pre-birthday week!!! xxx

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    1. Kristin

      Awww THANKS!!! Sorry your morning started off a little rocky! That’s never fun, but I’m happy you’re feeling better!! You’re so sweet!! Have a great rest of the day!! XOXO!!

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  13. emmelineruns

    All of that sounds like so much fun…so much to look forward to! I’m looking forward to a vacation in just 2 weeks 🙂 we just booked it so it’s a little last minute which is making me extra excited!

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    1. Kristin

      Ohhhh, how exciting!! Last minute trips are thrilling!! XOXO!! 2 weeks away!! The time will fly!
      Thanks for your kindness!! I’m looking forward to summer!!
      Have a great day!!

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  15. jaymeball13

    Happy birthday week! The apple orange juice sounds delicious. I’m jealous of your Disney trip! That’s a lot of hours of yoga! Sounds fantastic. Good luck with the race!

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    1. Kristin

      Thank you so much!! The apple/orange juice is SO good!! I’m so looking forward to Disney, too and yes, the yoga certifications are lots of hours but at least I’ll feel prepared to teach,etc. when finished!
      Thanks for the well wishes!! I’m looking forward to the race! Curious what I’ll run!
      Have a wonderful day!! XOXO!!

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  16. Lauren Keating

    So many exciting things happening for you! Your birthday is coming up (HAPPY BIRTHDAY!) and good luck on your 10k. You will kill it! I love Disney! I am going for a week in July..The place you are staying at looks so nice! Have a good day!! xoxo

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    1. Kristin

      Thanks Lauren!! Yaaay, Disney in July!! So cool!! I’m looking forward to it so much!! You’ll have an amazing time!!
      Thanks for the good luck!! I’m a little nervous but a little excited about the 10k!! It’s weird not knowing what I’ll go! I really have no clue!! Kinda interesting feeling!
      Have a wonderful day!!

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  18. thedancingrunner

    Mmm I could go for that juice right now! Sounds like a lot of fun things coming up for you!! And how fun that Memorial Day wknd is also your bday wknd!! I am looking fwd to lots of fun in the sun for sure!!

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    1. Kristin

      Haha, ohhhh yes, I’m planning on lots of fun in the sun!!! That’s a great idea!!! I love the orange/apple mixture!! I’ve been doing it every night for dessert!!! Mmm, it’s so good!!!

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  19. Lisa Macy Coaching

    What an exciting week! And you get a holiday weekend to celebrate right in the middle! So, I like the idea of a birthday month! hahaha Congrats on starting your yoga certifications too! That’s going to be awesome! Good luck in the 10K too (not that you need it, cause you’re gonna do fantastic!)! Have a fantabulous week!!!!! XOXO!!!

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    1. Kristin

      Awwww, I’m hoping to have a wonderful weekend and hopefully a great 10k to start my birthday weekend off right!! YAAAY!!! I hope all is well with you and your family!!! XOXO!!!
      Thanks for the beautiful birthday wish!! You’re an amazing woman!!!

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  24. courtruns4cupcakes

    Wow you do have a lot of things to be excited about!! I’ll be at Disney just a couple weeks before you and I’ll be running right past the hotel you are staying at in the Wine & Dine Half marathon! Good luck at your 10k I know you’ll do great!

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    1. Kristin

      Ohhh COOL!!!! Neat!! I’ll be cheering you on in spirit!! YAAAY!!!!
      Thanks for the well wishes!!! I’m hoping to have a fun time!! 🙂

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  25. Heather @ HeatherRunsFast.com

    I love that your race plan is to make sure to laugh 🙂 That alone will help you push the pace. As I like to say, if you’re not having fun, you won’t run fast! You’re team moved up a division because you’re such an awesome coach! Way to go little lady! The apple/orange juice sounds delish! And once you get certified, I’ll have to fly out there and take a one of your Yoga classes!!!

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    1. Kristin

      Awww Heather, you are so incredibly sweet!! You fill my heart with so much joy and love when I read your comments!! You’re always so kind!! Thanks for that! You just made my day!!
      I’ve decided that this race, I’m going to have fun with it, take in my surroundings, and see how it turns out!! Thanks for your encouragement!! I hope all is well and that you’re having a great week so far!!

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  26. healthymommy4life

    Happy birthday week! Sounds like you have some amazing things to look forward too. I can’t wait to see your workout routines. I’m always looking for new and fun ways to workout.

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  27. Run Colby Run

    Aren’t you a busy, peppy little Birthday Girl!!! Fantastic! I’ve been dying for a Disney trip. Hmmmm. I feel a Disney race in my future!

    And Happy Birthday! 🙂

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    1. Kristin

      Haha, why thank you so very much!! You’re quite the sweet one yourself!!! XOXO!!!
      Ohhh, I love Disney!! Most of my family is obsessed with Disney!! Hehe!! A Disney race sounds wonderful!!!
      Thanks so much for the lovely birthday wish!! Have a great day!!

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  29. Amy Christine

    YAY BIRTHDAY WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    OH, I can’t wait for you to start yoga teacher training!! We can share our experience (and notes!!).

    And good luck on your 10K Saturday!! Not that you need it, you are going to ROCK it!! And a trip to Florida!!! By then the HOT FLORIDA weather will have gone down a bit. We just have two seasons here, hot and hotter 🙂

    You have to be the coolest coach 🙂

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    1. Kristin

      Awww Amy, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I try to be a cool coach!!! Hehe!! Thanks for the good luck on my 10k!! I’m kinda nervous but trying to embrace the moment and have fun with it!!
      I can’t wait to start yoga teacher training and to compare notes and experiences!!! It will be so much fun!!! Thanks for your sweetness!!!

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