Valentine’s Day has definitely changed in my house as years go by………..When my now husband and I met it was quite something!!! I can remember the first Valentines. He had our apartment nice and cleaned that is a very good way to my heart:) I had just got off work so I knew there would be something waiting for me. I walked into the bedroom to change and found so many goodies on the bed. Flowers, perfume.cozy robe, slippers, jewelery and can’t forget chocolate.

Now……. it’s me getting up and 7 am to make pink pancakes for my 5 year old daughter. Don’t get me wrong I love doing things like that. I also made pink pancakes for my husband too We spent the day together going to the park and riding bikes. Our daughter has so much passion when it comes to these types of holidays. I found a coffee cup and turtle chocolates under my pillow. They gave it to me the night before because our daughter can’t keep surprises that easily.

Valentine’s Evening after our daughter went to bed we made a beautiful late dinner. Rib eye steak,  lobster tails with roasted potatoes. It was very nice we watched a movie but you know what I don’t remember it I think we were watching the Olympics back and forth as well.

Go Canada Go!!!!!

What a great day for a run…..I dropped my daughter off at school and headed over to my dad’s house. We’ve decided to start running together again. We used to run together last year but things change. I hurt my leg he went on vacation and before you know it it’s been like 5 months since we last ran together. It sure feels nice to start back up into running. Running to me is something that forces me to see how far I can take it.

We just got back into the swing of things today was our second run together and there is already improvement. We usually run as far as we can without having to stop. Today we ran a great route with hills and abit of trail. Slowly building up my distance. My main goal is to run the 10k again in April. This time I’m hoping my dad will run in it this year.

Stretching is something that really needs to be done after every run. I’ve managed to be able to have different techniques with all the clinics I’ve been apart of. My favorite muscle to stretch is the gluteus maximus I can’t stretch that enough:)

Another thing to remember is nutrition try eating small about of oatmeal or yogurt with a few nuts. Hydration is key also but if your running in the early morning try drinking enough water the evening before so you don’t get cramps or stitches. My favorite thing to eat after a run is a nice cold smoothie with lots of antioxidant berries like raspberries, blueberries and blackberries mixed with your favorite yogurt. I like to add a banana and 1 tbsp of almond butter. You can add whole nuts as well whatever kind of nuts you like it just gives the smoothie a bit more protein. I add water to blend the smoothie about 1/3 of a cup. Depends on how you like it thicker or thinner. Also add in some ice to give it that nice icy cold texture.  What a great start to my day now I have to clean up my house before the weekend hits it.

Cheers