skinny fat.

i wish the photo above was of me, but sadly it is not. i wish my abs looked nearly as good as that while standing, let alone sitting. today me and dru had a discussion about belly overhang when you sit, i see no overhang in that photo, given she is sitting up straight and most likely flexing. but do you think her physique is too excessive for a girl? i feel like i have gained a layer over my stomach over the past weeks*. while i must admit, that my workout habits have gone downhill since completing the half marathon. it's quite sad, and i know i need to really get back into routine, since full time training will begin again mid-summer (sign up is available now for next year's marathon). currently the plan is to redo the half marathon for a better time, unless i get talked into doing the full 26.2 (doubtful).

* am i delusional? most signs point to yes.

better, faster, stronger!

i edited my dad's video slightly....

accomplished, yet broken.

Well I completed the 13.1 mile (21k) 1/2 marathon, thanks to a lot of hard work! Thanks to all my friends and family that came out to support!! It really meant a lot to see ya'll cheering us on!!


[update] not as broken today! oh and the vid above is from my dad's camera, and the one below is the finish line. (you can see me and P sprinting on the left at around the 16second mark.)

on the road to 13.1 miles

first workout update after officially signing up for the 1/2 marathon.

wed_ 3 miles in 28 min.
thurs_ weights, abs
fri_ stretches, squats
sat-mon - sick :(
tues_ 2 miles in 18 min
40 ab side reps w/ 12 lb medicine ball
3 sets of 15: squats, stability ball pushups, tricep dips, hammer curls,* reverse row*, L lifts* (12lb weights*)
1 set 10: incline press* (my arms were tired)
wed_ 4 sets of 20 - stability ball crunches w/medicine ball, bridge pose
2 sets 15: overhead extensions, tricep skullcrushers, calf raises

sun_ 5 miles (nonstop!)

run, issa, run!

so i did it. i've gone and signed myself up for the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.. that means 13.1 miles (approx. 21 km) time to go into serious training mode. wish me luck.