Speedwork and more Jillian

As much as I despise the treadmill it does have its advantages, such as it?s ability to aide me in speedwork. I guess I could easily do the speed training on a track, but the one thing I hate more then running on a treadmill is going in circles on a track? boring.

As with every long distance runner, speed work is not my friend. I prefer the relaxing long runs that wakes me up without feeling like its tearing me apart. However, I do see the benefits in speedwork as I have seen my times improve dramatically since adding speedwork to my training.

So this morning I forced myself out of bed to take on 30 minutes of speed training in my lousy apartment gym. I did 2 minute sprints varying between 6.5, 7.0, 8.0 & 8.5 and switching between 1.0, 2.0 & 2.5 inclines. By the time I was done I was sweating like a maniac and chugging water. As I said, speed is not my friend.

After my 30 minute speedwork, I popped in my 30 Day Shred DVD to continue my work out with Jillian. I believe this is the first time I have done the DVD after a run and I have to say it was utter torture!

I was already worn out after my sprints, so Jillian pushed me even further to the point of exhaustion. I was literally screaming at the TV during the last bit of cardio, ready to collapse on the floor. Talk about intense!

Maybe I was still sore from yesterday?s DVD, but as you can tell I was bit worn out for my work out this morning. I sound like such a complainer. lol

Breakfast was a quick and simple pick me up.

I felt I needed some recovery so I broke out the blender and combined a packet of Chocolate Hemp Protein Shake, 8 oz of 2% Milk, 4 Strawberries, Pineapple, 1 tablespoon of Peanut Butter, and a handful of Ice in the blender to create this chocolate shake.

I?m not sure how much I could taste the fruit, but I could definitely taste the PB.. Hello  Reeses Milk Shake!

With the shake I had the last of my bag of Kashi H2H.

It came to about a cup and was the perfect filling element with the shake.

Baker Spotlight?

Yesterday you met Danica and had the chance to vote on what treats she will make for the April 6th Blogging Bake Sale, today I am going to introduce to you a baker who truly needs no introduction. VeggieGirl.

That?s right VeggieGirl has signed on to offer up some Customizable Blondies for the Bake Sale. You have the option of selecting your filling and she is willing to work with any speciali dietary needs.

Want proof how delish VeggieGirl?s Blondies truly are? Well check out Mine, Tina?s, Kath?s, Jenna?s, and Gliding Calm?s personal reviews from around the blog world. And don?t forget last bake sale?s winner, Ashley, who received Larabar Blondies! Can we say Holy Yum?