training update & race day must haves

Hi everyone!!

My training has been going very well. I am up to 9 miles as of this past Saturday and am looking forward to crushing another 11 this Saturday.

One thing I recommend to those training, especially for their first half is to join a running group or meet up with a buddy at least once a week for longer runs. I know a lot of people like to hack it alone, it helps clear their mind and such, but for me I need someone there pushing me, encouraging me and just someone to chat with here and their. It helps the time go by a lot faster too.

Another thing I suggest is to educate yourself on proper nutrition and hydration. Especially once you get past the 6 mile mark or an hour of running. Your body needs to be refueled and hydrated to prevent fatigue, dizziness, dehydration etc. I like to make sure I have a lite, yet filling breakfast the morning of a long run or race. I always have the same thing. Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and banana slices with a big glass of water. I also make sure to have water and gels on me to take while out on the course. I usually sip water every five to ten minutes and take Cliff Shot Gel 30-45 minutes into my run and then Sport Beans as needed.

This doesn't work for everyone. I know plenty of people that don't carry Gels, Chomps, or Gu's out with them or even water and they do great with out it. I, however do not. Training is a great time to test different things out and find out what works best for YOU. 

I am just a few weeks away from race day. Check out some of my favorite race day gear below.

XO 

Sonia

My race day must haves
 

accessorie wishlist- Spring '13

accessorie wishlist- Spring '13 by sneakersandstilletos featuring a leather shoulder bag


This no shopping thing is KILLING me! Is it March yet? Come back later this week for the rest of my Spring '13 wishlist.
XO,
Sonia

Snack Attack!

My new post run snack is plain Greek yogurt, peanut butter dip. So good!!! I've only tried it with apples, but I think banana would be good too.
Recipe:
2 table spoons of plain Greek yogurt
1 table spoon of peanut butter
Mix and serve w/ fruit of choice or spread over toast.

Glutton for punishment

While on my quick trip to Target today I decided to browse the accessories section. Big mistake. Huge! I so desperately wanted to take everything home with me. And I do mean EVERYTHING.
These two cross body bags and shoes made my Top Three List.

Tuesday run

I run three times a week. Tuesday, Thursday nights after work and Saturday mornings. My runs during the week are usually only three or four miles. Saturdays are my long runs and the distance increases by one mile each week.

Is it Spring yet?

Coral cardi: Forever 21
White scalloped tank: TJ Maxx
Trouser Jeans: Levi's (Macy's)
Leopard shoes: Mossimo (Target)
Necklace: groopdealz.com

First Post!!

Hi Everyone!!!

First post!!! I am both excited and nervous at the same time. Excited to document my love for fashion and fairly new love of running. Nervous because people can be well, assholes. So be kind! Fair warning... I can't spell, my grammar is terrible, I'm not a professional dresser or runner. So please be kind to me and to others on here.

Enough of that...
I am starting this blog because I wanted to document my 1/2 marathon training and my current shopping fast. What's a shopping fast? I'll explain in sec.

I am in my fourth week of 1/2 Marathon training. On St. Patty's Day I will be running Sacramento's Shamrock'n Half Marathon. This will be my second half and I am hoping to beat my time of 2 hours and 40 minutes. Yes, I am a slow poke, but am working on shedding 10 minutes off my time. Wish me luck!

So what's a shopping fast? A shopping fast is part of my New Year's resolution to STOP BUYING SHIT I DON'T NEED! I have a habit of going through clearance sections and buying things I don't really love let alone like because it's marked down in price. Not just for myself. No, I share the wealth. I buy clothes for my Husband and little boy. Pretty soon all of the "cheap" clothes start to add up and there's no room for them... we don't end up wearing a lot of it and they get given away in some cases with tags still on them. So I challenged myself to not buy any clothes for any of us until March. Why March? Because Easter is in March and we can't go without new Easter outfits, can we? Can we?!!