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Jack Daniels' Running Calculator

. The Jack Daniels’ Running Calculator calculates what your training paces should be. Daniels uses five specific training intensities to improve running performance.

Sunday Long Run Day

I ran 12 miles today!! That is the longest I've ever ran while training for a half marathon. Looking back, the longest I've ran while training was 11 miles and that was last year. I thought that was awesome and look at me this year surpassing that!! I checked my time on Garmin Connect and I ran the 11 miles the Sunday before the half marathon last year in 1:42:48, with an average pace of 9:21. I thought that was good!! Holy cow....look at me now! I've improved so much from last year! I ran 12 miles today in 1:44:36, with an average pace of 8:43. Nothing is impossible! Just gotta keep moving forward!

Focus T25 Core Speed

I decided to do Focus T25's Core Speed for today's workout. It's been a while since I've done this one, but it's a good one. I like all the T25 Speed workouts because they always make me sweat. This one is core-focused but I think they all are lol. This video is towards the end of the workout where you do all the moves from the two rounds. I love how this workout is just 25 minutes long!

Best Way to Tie Running Shoes - Heel Lock Lacing

I'm passing along what I've found to be the best way to tie your running shoes. The first tip is the heel lock lacing which gives more support and helps keep your heel from slipping. It also helps reduce pressure at the top of the foot. The other tip is to use another loop when tying your shoes. It's easier to untie than the traditional double knotting way.

Sunday run.

Had a good Sunday run! It's the longest I've run this year. There's only three more weeks until I run the Portland Rock'n'roll Half Marathon. I'm getting a little excited. I'm running faster than I thought I'd ever run. Last year, I thought I was running fast but this year surpasses that. Are you getting closer to your goals? Small steps lead to big changes. Take those small steps, keep at it, and you'll get closer to where you want to be!

Focus T25 Gamma Speed 3.0

I decided to tackle Focus T25's Gamma Speed 3.0 for today's workout. It's been a while since I've done this one and I've improved. I'm able to do the push-up jacks better and feel okay throughout the whole workout even when doing all the burpee moves. I had a great sweat session in 25 minutes! This fast paced workout will make you sweat buckets lol. If you like burpees this workout is for you. This video is the last part of the workout where you repeat all the moves from both rounds.