WOW, it definitely feels like it has been forever since we last talked!! YEP, INDEEDY!!
Well, I guess the million dollar question would be, “What (in the world) have you been up to?”
Followed by, “Huh? Huh?”
Then, some shaking of THE head (meaning yours)!!
Okay, YES, I haven’t been my normal blogger self lately, BUT I’ve been busy coaching (my summer league swim team) AND exercisin’ it up, O-K??!! Wanna hear my (busy) schedule today, huh? HUH? Well, do ya?
Anyways, here it is:
3:55 AM: Wake-up call
4:05 AM: Drank Starbucks Coffee
4:20 AM: Picked out my running outfit
4:30 AM: Packed my swim bag
4:45 AM: Ran 7.5 miles in my neighborhood
5:55 AM: Drank lots of water
6:20 AM: Drove to Victory YMCA
6:35 AM: Swam 2 miles
7:40 AM: Drove home
8:00 AM: Jumped in the shower (literally)
8:40 AM: Ran out the door while scarfing down a protein bar
9:00-11:30 AM: Summer league practice
11:30 AM-2:30 PM: Swim meet planning @ Panera Bread
2:35 PM: (Finally) back home & ate a bowl of cereal
2:45-4:30 PM: Swim meet planning
4:40 PM: Ate dinner (No Bull Vegan Burger + Vegetarian chili)
5:00 PM: Swim meet write-up
6:00 PM: Ran errands
Umm…yeah…Do you see how I’ve been rollin’ lately?
At least, I’ve been getting some gnarly workouts in!! Yaaay to that!!
Monday: 3.25 mile swim + Bryan Kest Power Yoga
Tuesday: 6 mile run + 40 minute weight workout
Wednesday: 7.5 mile run + 2 mile swim
HOW ARE YOU GUYS DOING??!!! Good, I hope!! XOXO!!
-Kristin
Martha B
Dang girl! You have been insanely busy! Great job keeping motivated with your own personal work outs with everything you’ve been up to. Sometimes that’s the only “me time,” I get when I’m extremely busy, though, and I relish it! Keep up the good work, and thanks for all the doggy pictures 🙂
Kristin
Awwww, hehe, I was definitely feeling the doggy pictures tonight!!! They were really making me laugh!! XOXO!! 😉
And thank you!! You are always very supportive and understanding!! I appreciate that!! I hope you’re having a fantastic week!! You are very sweet!!
Just a Running Chick
Wow! I’m impressed!
Kristin
Thank you and let me tell ya, I’m impressed with you!! I love how you stick to your exercise schedule and always push yourself and enjoy life!! You are amazing!! Hope you’re having a great week!! XOXO!!!
Angie
Wowzers, I’m never going to complain about being busy now that I’ve seen your schedule! Way to pack it all in there though!
Kristin
Angie, thanks!! You are always so encouraging and an amazing person and blogger!! Thanks for inspiring me so much to get up and get going!! I truly enjoy your beautiful words!!! XOXO!!!
littlemoreeachday
That is a crazy busy day!
Kristin
XOXO!! I hope you’re having a wonderful week!! Thanks for your comment!! I appreciate it very much!!
atwinthing33
Busy!!!!!
Kristin
XOXO!!! 🙂 🙂
atwinthing33
yeah has been crazy busy with the end of the year…I have been getting ready for the ironman and doing work to get stuff done for ESL
Kristin
Well, yaaay to end of the year!!!! I’m glad you’re finished and yaaay to ironman training!! Sounds awesome!!! 🙂 🙂
Healthy Simple Smart
You’re so busy! That schedule sounds insane but it’s awesome you’re making time for your workouts! Make sure to give yourself some rest time too! 🙂
Kristin
Thank you!! You’re right- rest is key!! Tomorrow, my husband and I are heading up to Charlottesville, VA for his duathlon and I’ll be relaxing and reminiscing about old college times (UVA). We will be there for a couple days and I’ll be relaxing lots!!
You’re incredible!! You are so smart and sweet and extremely knowledgeable!! I appreciate you taking time to comment and check on me!! XOXO!! I hope you’re having an amazing week!!
Healthy Simple Smart
You’re so sweet! Thank you! I hope you have an amazing week too (you sound happy!) Glad to hear you have something fun planned for the weekend! Have fun 😀
Kristin
Thank you so much!! So sweet!!! I’m having a great weekend!! Today, I’m relaxing, doing a little yoga, and reading posts!! Yaaay!!! I’m giving myself the day off to rest and relax!!! Hope you’re having a great, fun, happy weekend!!!
HealthyMasters
Whoaaaa!!! Keep you the awesome work!!! And 3:55 wake up call!!!I wouldn’t be able to function LOL props to you…and hugs and kisses too! 🙂
Kristin
Hehe, well, I think coffee gets me going a bit!! My body definitely does NOT want to get up, but my mind starts thinking about my schedule, so before I know it, I’m up!! 🙂
I hope you’re having an amazing week filled with lots of hugs and lots of kisses!!! You deserve them all!! You are so beautiful and amazing!! XOXO!!!
Charlotte
You are bad ass, young lady! I got out of breath reading what you did! Great job, Kristin!
Kristin
Charlotte, thank you and I hope you know how many people you inspire, for example ME!!! 🙂 🙂
You keep pushing and pushing and you never stop!! You are such a strong woman!! I really hope you’re having great runs this week and a great week in general!! Not too much stress I hope!! XOXO!!!
irishrunnerchick
Yikes – that is one hectic day! Glad that you’re still managing to get you workouts in.
Kristin
Thanks!!! XOXO!! I hope your training is going swell and that you’re having a fantastic week!!! XOXO!!
alsoranagain
You are a busy bee! That schedule makes my head spin.
Kristin
Tehehe!! This will be my schedule until August!! I’ll have some down time here and there, though!! I hope you’re getting in some great workouts this week and having a good time!! XOXO!!
brunettedistraction
Wooow you get up veeery early and to fit everything in to your schedule…way to go!! 😀 Keep up the good work & enjoy! 🙂
Kristin
Thanks beautiful girl!!! 🙂 🙂 You’re amazing!! I always appreciate your sweetness!!! XOXO!!! I hope you’re lovin’ your week!! XOXO!!
emmelineruns
Holy busy, Batman! You’re doing great and I’m a little jealous of all your incredible determination 😉
Kristin
Thanks so much!!! XOXO!! I think I know if I don’t get my workouts done in the morning, they won’t get done.
I hope you’re having an amazing week, capturing lots of beautiful, inspiring pictures!! XOXO!!!
leerunsdistances
I can’t tell you how much this post got my morning off to an awesome start chica! I thought I was one of the only crazies to keep a 3:45-4:15a.m. wake up call kinda schedule haha lol. You’ve been one busy little bee 🙂
Kristin
Hehe, thanks Lee and I have to say, you’re phenomenal!!! I can’t say it enough!! You work so hard and are such an inspiration to so many!! Thanks for your continued support!! XOXO!!!
weight2lose2013
And I thought that I was crazy busy! Wow!
Kristin
Tehe, well, you ARE crazy busy!!! You make it look easy!! You’re fabulous!! XOXO!! I really hope you’re having a great, FUN weekend!! XOXO!!!
sarahdudek80
I could seriously use your energy. You are amazing!
Kristin
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! You are a great support!! I always appreciate your sweetness!! I hope you’re having an amazing weekend!! XOXO!!!
jezzerbear
3.55am wake up call? Oh my goodness!! You got more done before 7am than I do in a week, hehe!
Kristin
Hehe!!! You are too cute!!! Thank you so much!!! You ALWAYS make me laugh!!! I love that about ya cutie pie!!! 🙂 🙂
irenejean
You are one busy lady! I’m impressed you can wake up that early! You’re awesome for making time to workout on top of all the other things you do!
Kristin
XOXO!!! Seriously, thank you for your kindness and support!! It means so much to me!! You are amazing!! I hope you’re having a fun weekend!!! Thanks again for always being here to comment!! XOXO!!!
Lauren Keating
Love all these pics! And yes, I have been wondering where you have been. Talk about a busy schedule! I love how you always manage to get awesome workouts in. =) Enjoy the rest of your day! xox
Kristin
Awww, thanks for thinking about me, Lauren!! That means a lot to me! This week should be better!! My kids don’t have a swim meet, so I should be here more!!! I hope you’re having an amazing weekend!! XOXO!!!
thedancingrunner
3 am wake up is pure insanity (I mean that in the nicest way possible) XO!!
Kristin
Tehehe!!! Thank you?! Haha, just kidding!!! I know, I’m crazy!!! Hope you’re having an amazing weekend!!! XOXO!!!
Lisa Macy Coaching
My goodness you have been crazy busy! I can’t wait until I can start working out again! Thank you for the smiles, I needed them!
Kristin
Lisa, how are you doing? I hope you’ve had a great weekend!! Any fun things happening? Thank you for always being here to show me love!! You’re fantastic!!!
Lisa Macy Coaching
Hey Kristin! No, nothing really fun I guess going on here. We moved to our next destination for my hubby’s next job, so we’re getting settled in again. 🙂 You’re always so full of life I know you have to be having enough fun for us both! 🙂 YOU are the one that’s awesome!! You always make me smile! 🙂
Kristin
Thank you Lisa!! Wow, I’m glad you’re getting settled in!! I hope you get everything in order very soon!! XOXO!!!
Lisa Macy Coaching
Thank you Kristin! Me too! 😀 XOXO!!
candies & crunches
OMG! This is insane! I know this shouldn’t be the question I would ask after a post like that, but how the heck do you wake up so freaking early? What time do you go to bed? xoxo
Kristin
Haha, not early enough some nights, but I try to get into bed by 9:00, but I can never fall asleep right away. My mind keeps going over my upcoming workouts, schedule, etc. It’s quite frustrating!!!
I hope you’re having a marvelous week. You are amazing and wonderful!! Hope all is well!! XOXO!! XOXO!!
candies & crunches
That’s my exact problem, my mind keeps on racing… But then… I’ve never tried counting cupcakes… Hmmmm… LOL! ❤
Kristin
Haha, counting cupcakes!!! YUM!!! 🙂
katehouse89
Sounds like some awesome workouts – and busy days! You go girl!!
Kristin
XOXO!!! 🙂 🙂 Thank you!!!
V
Sheesh with your early wake up calls. Have a great Thursday Kristin XOXO
Kristin
Thank you so much!!!! I hope you have a FUN FRIDAY!!! XOXO!!!
Running Betty
Sheesh girl! You have so much energy! I think I’d have be napping by 8 if I tried to wake up before 4 am! You’re rocking it this summer! With both your workouts and your coaching! I’m sure you’re going to do great in your next race and your young swimmers will do great too!
Kristin
Thanks Kristine!!! I hope you’re having a great week so far!! It’s amazing how quickly you get used to getting up early. I still have to drag myself out of bed, though (literally). Hehe! Have a great Friday and weekend!! Hope you have fun plans!!
Sir Scamp
You craaaaazzzzzzyyyyy lady! 3:55 AM?! Wowzers! 🙂
Kristin
Tehehe!!!! I know, I’m craaaazy!!! HEHE!!! XOXO!!!! Hope you’re having a great weekend!!!
carmyy
hahaha omg, those pictures made my day. I woke up cranky so I knew swinging by here would cheer me up!
Kristin
Awwww, Carmy, you’re soooo amazing!! Thank you so much!! You really brightened my day!! I appreciate that!! Hope you’re having a great one!!!
frozencokefridays
Girl, you are CRAZY busy!!!
Kristin
Hey!!! Thanks for your comment!!! XOXO!!!! I hope you’re having a beautiful weekend!!!
thisluxlife
Wow how do you do it all!!!! Can’t get over that itinerary! I hope you’re having a chilled weekend!! You def deserve it! xx
Kristin
Hehe, thanks!!! It’s never easy getting up early, BUT I’m happy to report, I’m having a very relaxing Sunday!!! Finally, right?!! YAAAY!!! You’re so sweet and I hope you’re having a lovely weekend as well!! Thanks for your continued support!!
Amy Christine
Wow girl!!!!!!! What a long day!!!!! But high five to the dedication of getting your workouts in!!!!!
Kristin
Thanks Amy!!!! You rock!! It looks like you’re having an amazing birthday weekend!!! YAAAAY!!! Happy Birthday to YOU!!! Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!
Amy Christine
You are so sweet!!! And I totally pictured you singing that!!! Hope your Sunday is awesome and your week even better 🙂
Kristin
Haha, thank you!!!! My Sunday has been very relaxing, which has been nice!! XOXO!!!
Amy Christine
A relaxing Sunday is always nice!!! I have had the same thing today. Well, I’m working on yoga sequencing for training but I consider that more fun than work 🙂
Kristin
Ohhhh, HOW FUN!!! Yoga sequencing!! That definitely sounds like a wonderful Sunday!! XOXO!!!
Amy Christine
It was so much fun!!!
Last weekend during training we had to put together a short Savasana and a twisting sequence. Our homework is to work on our Savasana as well as create a 15 minute sequence!
So exciting, right?!?! Are you counting the days until your training starts?!
Kristin
Haha, YES, I AM counting the days until my yoga training begins!! I’m so happy you’re having a great time!! That’s soooo awesome!!! What a fun homework assignment!! Very cool!!! I love your passion for life and your passion for yoga!! You are truly amazing!!! HAVE FUN WITH IT!! XOXO!!!
missadventuresinrunning
Wow! You sure are busy! Good for your for finding a way to fit your workouts in! I hope you have some time to relax soon!
Kristin
Hey!!! THANKS!!! I’ve been relaxing allll day today!! No workouts (except yoga later) and sleeping and eating!! It’s going fabulously!!!
I hope you’re having a great weekend!!! Thanks for checking in!!! I really appreciate it!! You are so kind!! XOXO!!!
courtruns4cupcakes
You are like the energizer bunny!! You just keep going and going and going. I wish I had half of your energy!!!
Kristin
Tehehe!!! The energizer bunny is feeling a little more energized!!! Yaaay!!! XOXO!!! Thanks for your loving support!!! Hope you have a fabulous Monday!!!
thecrazyrunnergirl
That sounded like an AWESOME and packed day!! Nice job! xx
Kristin
Thank you!!! 😉
Cat
DAMN! You’ve been busy! You’re going to be awesome for your race!
Kristin
Thanks Cat!!! XOXO!!! Hope you’re having a great weekend!!