Getting Muddy

This past weekend was so fun!  Husby was off celebrating his college reunion and I was off getting muddy with my girlfriends.  We signed up for the Chicago Mudderella months and months ago and Saturday was the day.  We weren't exactly sure what to expect besides the 6.2 miles and 14 muddy obstacles but it was a blast and much more.  My close neighborhood friends are so fun.  Our kids are all in school together which is what brought us all together years ago.  They are always there for the serious stuff like when a loved one falls ill or passes away, as well as the moments that make me laugh until I can barely breathe.  We celebrate each others successes and support each other in our failures. New babies come home from the hospital and my friends bring dinner for weeks.  They help out in every way and are also always ready for fun.   I realize that our friendships are special and getting muddy with these girls was the best!  Cheers to amazing girlfriends!!!

Running Playlist

I hate to admit but I'm a treadmill junkie.  I think I've said it before-I like the gym.  Going to the health club has become part of my daily routine.  Running on the treadmill enables me to do controlled interval runs which I love.  The people watching is always good and there are TVs mounted right in my face for ample distraction.  The treadmill is easy on my joints and knees-yes!  So with all that being said  tomorrow my girlies from the neighborhood and I are venturing outside and doing the Mudderella.  Yikes!  It's a seven mile course with many muddy obstacles.  Getting a little nervous with the strength part of it and of course the mud.-Ha!  So I've amped up the workouts in recent weeks with the help of these tunes.  

Running Mix

Boom Boom Pow Black Eyed Peas

Roar Katy Perry

Happy Pharrel Williams

Wake Up Call Maroon Five

We Run the Night Havana Brown

Starry Eyed Ellie Goulding

Am I Wrong Nico and Vinz

Burn Ellie Goulding

Viva la Vida Coldplay

Somebody Told Me The Killers

Umbrella Rihanna

Rock Your Body Justin Timberlake

Nine In The Afternoon Panic At The Disco
Dark Horse Katy Perry

My favorite workout wear:

Looking forward to our muddy challenge!  I know my girlies and I will have a blast!! 

 Wish us luck!!