Minimum Mileage

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Due to factors outside my control (two lunch meetings for work) I didn't get to run with my lunchtime running group at all this week. In fact, most of this week conspired against me in terms of working out.

Last night I finally made it to the gym. I know that getting in the mileage should trump doing strength training....but I really love strength training. So, while my schedule said to do 4 miles at half marathon pace, I did 3 on the treadmill with my speed between 6.4 and 6.8 MPH on a 1% incline and then switched to the weight machines.

My brain was just not in it last night. Running was boring. I was irritated at having to wait for machines to free up. I couldn't find a resistance band I wanted to use so I just skipped that exercise. I felt rushed the entire time.

So, to make myself feel better let's take a look at some of the awesome giveaways going on the blogosphere:

Holly over at The Balance Broad is doing a Chobani Greek Yogurt giveaway. I'd really love to win this one. The only time I tried Greek yogurt plain I about gagged because it tasted so much like sour cream. Apparently the flavored kinds taste better but I haven't been able to find Chobani in any of the stores near me. According to their website they only sell it at a few Meijer stores and I'm not driving that far out of my way just for yogurt!

Erica at I Run Because...I Can has two giveaways going on! I totally agree with everything she says in her giveaway for a flattering sports bra.

She's also giving away fun "motivational" gym towels. My gym has all the free towels you want, but I like the idea of having one with a fun saying on it. I mean, really, who doesn't want a towel hanging off their treadmill or spin bike that says "Sweat is Sexy"?