Ooh, I’m really looking forward to this weekend! My sister-in-law arrives tonight, and we’ll get to spend some time catching up with her. Then on Sunday we’ll fly out to visit family in the northeast.
Here are a few things I’m loving this week…
A run in the rain Wednesday night. It was hard to get out the door, but it felt amazing!
Check out those bright colors! I’m excited to get familiar with the new Saucony Virratas and will write a review soon.
This has been on my nightstand lately. I’m almost done with it, although I plan to read it a few more times over the next year. I can already feel a difference in my running. Chi Running emphasizes letting your core lead you, and running as relaxed as possible.
Two great posts for knee injuries:
When I dealt with knee pain 5 years ago, these are the same moves that helped me get rid of it and keep it at bay. Check them out:
- Lindsay’s husband wrote a great post with the best strength exercisers for runners.
- Christine also wrote a really helpful post with 5 exercises to strengthen your knees.
Kids Table and Chairs Giveaway
And for the mamas out there, I’m linking up with 9 other bloggers to host a giveaway for a kids table and chairs from Baby Gifts and Baskets. They are giving away a personalized white round kids table and two chairs to help encourage winter indoor activities for kids.
We love our kids table and use it many times a day- for snacks, coloring, art projects and more. L loves having her own special place to sit that fits her, and it’s perfect when we host friends with kids her age for dinner.
This table is valued at $120, and the contest runs through March 3, 2013. Use the rafflecopter below to enter:
Have you read Chi Running? Do you have any fun weekend plans?
I think both posts have excellent exercises for running issues and not just the knees – talk about some great hip exercises (which I need to do more of). I wish it was warm enough for shorts again. We’re back into the 30′s.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Beautiful Sunrise for Morning Run
I love the natural toy box bench. Can’t have enough storage for all those toys.
I love the personalized growth charts! I think I might have to get a couple! I also love your shoes
What a cute table!
I have started Chi running and am about half way through. Those shoes are really bright, and pretty!
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Looks like a great book to check out! When I’m not studying, I wish I had time to read for pleasure! But I’m learning a lot from my CPT Book
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oh fun – the rocking chair is cute. Have a fun weekend with family!
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i love how we all focus on the knees! i think that is crucial for runners, yes? Thanks for the shares! and happy friday!
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I would most likely buy a personalized photo frame
Love those shoes!
Have a great time this weekend
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I just did a post on the top 15 things I am loving right now. I didn’t realize I was like so many things!
Have fun visiting your family. I hope that weather stays nice for you.
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I’m reading Chi Running now in preparation for a workshop with the author in NYC in April – I’m really looking forward to it and hoping it will help me prevent future running injuries!
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That’s funny, I saw that pic of you on instagram and wondered if it was sweat:) Glad to hear it was just rain;)
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So jealous of a run in the rain where it was warm enough to wear shorts!
For the giveaway, I love the little storage step stool. We’re climbing on everything now, and it would help. Maybe.
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What a cute table! My daughter would love one! Thanks for the links to the knee posts. Although I have never had an injury that is the one thing that worries me about getting back to long distance.
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I love those shoes! Such lovely colors. I wish I had been sent those. Can’t wait to hear what you think about them. I have NOT read or implemented Chi Running but am interested in that book. My core has always been my weakest link when it comes to fitness. Thanks for sharing those two links!
Runs in the rain can sometimes be the best! But only if it starts raining AFTER I’ve started the run. Going out into the rain is never enticing to me.
I read ChiRunning, have the DVD and took a class on it! It’s very interesting. I had to take the technique advice with a grain of salt though . . . . but there’s definitely some good advice within their suggestions. Happy Friday!
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My kids would love that table…Cassidy is at the age where she just wants to do anything like a big kid!
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I have never read or tried Chi running. Hmmmmmm……..
Have a great weekend Laura!!!
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I read Chi Running and took away many great ideas from it. I would love to someday attend a workshop.
The table set is so cute. My grandson would love it.
I read Chi Running years ago and it’s a keeper. Life changing! Love the warmup in there. Those shoes are beauteous. Happy weekend!
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I would have to go with that table set…so cute.
I would pick the toy bench!
The toy box would be great!
I just started chi running and I love it!
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Super cute table my kids would love it. Love the new shoes colors are awesome!
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Just poppin’ by to say that those are some awesome sneaks!! Have a great weekend
Yes! Those pesky knees! Thanks so much for sharing my post. Sounds like you have a great weekend on tap. Have fun visiting family!!
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I did a Favorites Friday post too. Should start a link up?
I haven’t tried Chi running, but I’m reading about Natural running right now (by Danny Abshire). It’s very interesting! I’m almost done.
Have a great weekend with your fam bam!
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I love running in the rain
The rocking chair is so cute.
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I love the knee exercises. I really need to get on that today and incorporate them into my workout. Thanks so much!
Love the new shoes!!!!
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I love those shoes! So colorful.
I too suffer from knee pain, so I will definitely check out both those links. Thanks!
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I need to get that book! I am coming off a big injury that put me out for a while, and now I have come down with peroneal tendonitis:( Running injury free in 2013 is my top priority this year!
On a side note, I SOO love your shoes! I keep seeing people with black shoes this year, must be the IN look! I definitely need my next pair to be black with some brights:) Thanks for the post!
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I love the natural wood round table set. We need one of those!
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Awesome. Those shoes are total rock star! If i had room for that table, I would totally enter.
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I have wanted to read Chi Running for awhile now. Now I must download it! Have a beautiful weekend Laura! xo
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I will have to be on the lookout for that book. Sounds really interesting!
And thanks for the knee post links, my knees have been irritating me so perfect timing.
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I have the Chi Running book on my running book’s to read list. I can pick out the experienced Chi runners in a race and they do always seem nice and relaxed- and they always have a great kick at the end.
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Those are some fun shoes! Hope they work out well for you!
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I’ve learned a lot about Chi running through Chad. He’s a big fan and might I add in all the years he has been running he has never had a running injury that a few days of no running didn’t cure. Coincidence?
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I heard about Chi running for the first time in Runner’s World this month.
As far as the giveaway I’d love to get my nephew Jackson a table. He is almost 2, the love of my life, and super into crafts and coloring.
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I’m intrigued by Chi Running – I heard about it awhile ago. But there are so many opinions on how best to do it all. I’m glad you liked this one. When you say let your core lead, does that mean having a strong core, or activating you core when you run?
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My daughters would love a new table. They’ve grown out of their little table and have planted themselves at the kitchen one, which is currently covered in markers and paper. A mess at dinnertime!
As far as chi running, I hadn’t heard of it. Very interested now.
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The step stool. Izzy is always complaining about my lack of step when she visits.
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Oh I also love the Personalized Toy Bin!
Growth chart…and I just ran my FIRST marathon!
So jealous of your run in the rain!!! You look like you were buzzing after that run. Some cool weather here would be so welcome! I hope you enjoy your time with your sister-in-law. I just had 10 days with mine and I was devastated to see her go home today :=( Nothing beats time with family!
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I’ve been wanting to get C a chair of her own, so I love the personalized rocking chair or the table and chair set.
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I haven’t read Chi Running, but I should! Jealous of your new Sauconys!
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My mini loves to set her stuffed friends to the table for dinner and “centers” so I’d have to go with the table and chairs!
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