Day 3 - Berlin (Fat Tire bike tour and museums)

Up at 7:30 (after getting over 10 hours of sleep). Showered and picked up breakfast at a nearby cafe. We were kicked off the first bus because it was too crowded. Good thing we had a lot of time to get to Alexander Platz.

We found Fat Tire Tours with little difficulty, and when we were told we were there early we grabbed coffee from Starbucks.

Took a few minutes to learn about the bikes and what we would be doing, then we were off. By the time we stopped for lunch we had already visited many well-known buildings/areas - including Babelplatz, Brandenburg, rode through Tiergarten Park and saw the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

We stopped at a "beer garden" for lunch and had some delicious raviloi.

Then we continued on with our tour and saw the only actual site where the Berlin Wall is still standing, visited Checkpoint Charlie, then we went to the Eastern Side Gallery.

During the last mile, A managed to get a flat tire. I found it hilarious, she did not. Our guide changed the tire and then we were done in about 10 minutes.

On our way to the bus stop, I spotted an adorable little shop, where of course we had to go in for our (first) dessert of the day.

We found the right bus to go back to the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, where we went into the museum. It was very emotional to read about all the victims.

We then headed to the Topography of Terror - a museum that depicts how the Nazis rose to power - also pretty emotional to learn about.

By now it was pretty late and we stopped to get dinner before going back to the hotel. Long day.

Week in Review (May 13 - May 19)

Tuesday - Six pack burn out video and upper body tabata video. The upper body video takes a LONG time, but I think it is my favorite out of all the ones I have tried.
Wednesday - I had moved my speed work this week so that I would NOT be running right after eating, but due to a dinner reschedule, I had tempo run on a full stomach. Goal - 1 easy, 5 at tempo (10:05), 1 easy. I was pressed for time since I had to get home to watch Hannah, and my stomach hurt a bit. This, shockingly, did not go well. Actual - 11:28, 10:25, 10:33, 10:17 and .75 @ 9:57 for only 4.75 miles total. I hate hate hate hate hate tempo runs SO MUCH.
Thursday - I took the day off from work since it was FIELD DAY!! I took a billion pictures (because it lasted 3.5 hours).

After the kids were done, L and I had a kids-free "early birthday" lunch at Chili's and shared some mini cheesecakes. After dinner, did one of my favorite leg videos - drop it like a squat. Got the kids to join in for the first half or so, that was fun.

Friday - NADA. The other B was in town, so I met her after work at a brewery in Cap Hill for a few beers. No picture, because I suck.
Saturday - Redline Erie half marathon. (According to my plan, I should have been running 8 miles @ 10:37 and official results have my 13.1 @ 10:47, so I guess not too terrible). Met up with Jessa and her son for lunch at Old Chicago, then we took the kids to see Mr. Peabody and Sherman, which was cute.
Sunday - Took an extra rest day... because it was my BIRTHDAY. I had sort of thought about running Colfax marathon, but INSTEAD, I met up with some friends from work and L at Waffle Brothers (the most delicious waffle place EVER) which was ON the marathon course at mile 24. I've never really watched a marathon, but wow, people don't look happy that late in the game. It was a hot day and I think I wouldn't have had a great time. So, instead, eating. The rest of the day was spent shopping (I got a cute dress at LOFT for $9.88) and more eating. Low-key and boring birthday.

My dad actually ordered me an ice cream cake. So cute.

Monday - After dinner A and I went for our first evening bike ride of the year and then 10 minute abs and an upper body workout. I have done the upper body one before and I just don't like it as much as the one that is only 10 minutes longer. I'll have to remember that for next time.

Weekly Miles Run - 17.85 (4.75 treadmill, 13.1 race)
Weekly Cross - I did lots of walking I didn't log, 2 mile bike ride with A
Minutes of Strength - 166

Weekly Loss - Negligible.

• So my game plan for my birthday was to have all my favorite foods, just in moderation. I had a very slight loss from last week and got to eat everything I wanted, so I guess that is a win.
• For REAL, I am going to  make a better effort to #noteatallthethings. I just love food so much :(

Everything Else 

• Mostly nothing. 
• My BIA finally came. Bet you never thought you would see the day. Me neither. Review will come in a few weeks, after I have had a chance to use it.

• I ordered a new hydration system for training this summer. My vest is "OK" - it is comfortable and all, but cleaning it is a giant pain in the ass. So, I picked up the double hydra quiver pack from Orange Mud - review on this will also come in a few weeks. I have a link at the top of my blog if you want to check them out!

• I did, however, set up my online dating stuff again. It's now been a year, so maybe I'm ready? The creepers are still out of course, and I'm appalled at the things men say in a first contact message. No dates lined up yet, but I'm talking to a couple of people.
• Work is the same, we are FINALLY having a "work flow" meeting today to go over what everyone is supposed to be doing since the communication here is so poor. Can't wait. 

#NotEatingAllTheThings (Week 15)

Read about previous weeks here.

Tuesday - Tank Top Arms, Abs & Obliques, Butt & Thigh, Feel Good Stretching.
Wednesday - 2ish mile bike ride with A, Little Black Dress Boot Camp and Slim HIIT Cardio videos.

Thursday - SPEED WORK! I had planned on 800's, but I am in NO shape for that. I ended up doing a bunch of 400's and they were NOT the most awful ever. Butt & Thigh, Tank Top Arms, Little Black Dress Boot Camp, Abs & Obliques

I did .1 at a 6:58 pace and ALMOST DIED. Respect to my fasty readers!

Friday - Nada - except for a long drive to Ouray.
Saturday - Mt. Sneffels half marathon

Sunday - Tank Top Arms, Abs & Obliques, Butt & Thigh, Little Black Dress Boot Camp, Tank Top Arms Round 2. Not crazy about the "Round 2" so I won't do it again.
Monday - Progressive treadmill run - 7.35 miles at an overall sub 11 pace!! This was actually really great and I would have run more if I had time. I started watching American Horror Story and it made the time FLY by.

Weekly Gain - 0.6 pounds

• My first gain since my Birthday weekend!
• I'm supposed to be in "maintain" mode so I guess this is ok.
• I did NOT count calories at all and I pretty much ate whatever the heck I wanted all weekend.

Overall thoughts on weight loss:

• This was not nearly as hard as I thought it would be. Once I started eating less, I was hungry less. WHO KNEW?
• I have not increased my miles as a way to boost weight loss. I have, however, incorporated a lot of strength training and toning and I think that has helped as well.
• I did #eatallthethings this weekend and what it taught me... I will eat what is in front of me. So if I want to maintain I just need to not go crazy. I had a stomach ache pretty much the whole weekend as a result of my indulgences.
• Beer... trying to cut back. It is still out of hand.
• But... I think the results speak for themselves - after 100 days:

What's going on in non-weight loss areas of my life:

• I hate my job. I should really be looking for something else... but I'm so lazy :(

• I've been trying to not talk to J, but every 5 days or so there is an exchange of texts or emails and it usually leaves me really ragey and angry. The end result is I'm apparently really immature and HAVE TO get the last word in. Which doesn't ever make me feel better and doesn't help the situation.
• Related: I'm apparently a Twitter stalker, so until I get this all under control I'm not going back.
• I'm working on this:

And... because I'm crazy, I decided to sign up for a 100K... It's not my fault! Registration was 50% off and the race is put on by the same group of people that do the Moab race I love: