WORKOUT -
Ran on TM –
5.25 miles/45 mins
1.0% incline
easy, relaxed pace, listened to a podcast on my phone with my sweet headphones
Xtend barre class -
60 mins
I did an easy 45 minute run on the treadmill, changed into dry clothes and headed to a 7:15am barre class.
I usually take classes from Bri, but today Stephanie, the owner of the studio taught, and it was ridiculous hard, maybe the hardest class I’ve been to yet. There was lots and lots of pulsing, little movements that make every muscle feel like they’re on fire. So basically me in class today:
Bri and I had to get a picture together because we unknowingly dressed like twins with our Old Navy tank tops and BIC bands. You can tell I’m really graceful…
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After class I had to hurry to meet Monica to head up to the Surf City Marathon race expo in Huntington Beach. It’s such a cute, beachy themed expo that I almost thought we were going to a luau for a second. Where’s the roasted pig, all I see is protein bars?!
We met reader Leslie from Portland who was sweet enough to come say hi and is running the half tomorrow:
By the way, is Monica not looking ten shades of fabulous these days? I asked her to spill her secrets, but all I heard was her mumble something about how I don’t have red hair so she doesn’t like me…
We also ran into Sarah (TALL SARAH) and new friend Sarah from Seattle. Who doesn’t like who now, not named Sarah Monica?!
And lastly, I already Facebooked this picture, but I saw Sandy from BIC Bands – sweetest girl. She continues to donate $1 from every band sold to charity, love that she stays true to that and continues to create such cute bands that are made here locally.
I picked up a new chevron print band (I don’t think it’s online yet) and these brand new sparkly hair ties/bracelets. I’m going to try them out in the race tomorrow so I’ll let you know how they hold.
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Race expos are always such a great time. It sounds like you were able to pick up some great gear. I really love BIC Bands–they work really well, you can order them in multiple sizes, and their committment to charity is awesome. Good luck with your marathon tomorrow!
I got the new hair ties/bracelets and they are AWESOME!! Good luck tomorrow!
I was just thinking when I saw the picture of Monica that she looks really pretty!! Have fun at your race tomorrow. That’s a fun way to theme an expo.
I NEVER run without BIC Bands. Unless it is sunny and I am wearing a visor or cold and I am wearing a hat. But usually BIC Bands. I need my hair back.
Good luck tomorrow ! Excited to hear your BIC band review tomorrow. Love the idea of a hair tie and bracelet.
I’ll be stalking BicBands website till the chevron is available. Absolutely love that print – next to argyle that is!
Have fun tomorrow!
Hey girl!
I am interested in becoming a Barre instructor. Can you ask your friend what’s involved with getting your teaching certification?
Hi Jen,
That’s exciting you are looking into becoming a barre instructor! Every barre method is unique and most are at fanchised locations. As an Xtend Barre certified instructor, I’m only allowed to teach at XB locations, same thing goes for Pure Barre, Barre Method, Barre 3, Physique 57, etc. The only barre certification that allows you to teach any where is Booty Barre.
Xtend Barre requires all instructors to be certified in mat Pilates before they teach Xtend Barre. Booty Barre requires you to have a group fitness certification through AFAA or ACE. After you get the pre-reqs, you go through about 18 hours of barre training and to pass the certification you submit a video of yourself teaching.
It’s a long process, and costs about $1,000 total, but well worth it!!! I LOVE teaching Xtend Barre!
Email me if you have any questions: brianna.armstrong1@yahoo.com
Bri
Sandy is really nice and her bands are great. I’m probably one of the only runners who doesn’t really like expos – unless they are luau-themed…WITH fire dancers. Otherwise forget it. I probably won’t even enter the race unless they have a mail-out packet option. Monica really is lovely.
Itching for a long race, have fun tomorrow! Monica does look great, she is glowimg for sure. In the non preggo way but in the looking fierce and feeling good way!
Sounds like you had a great workout!! Best of luck tomorrow!!
Cute tops!
and headbands….oh let’s just face it, y’all are all too cute! 
I ran my first half marathon today!
I’m so proud! My time was 2:02:02 lol! And I just started running in November! 
Congrats that is awesome!
Luaus are the best. Super chill and entertaining. Good luck tomorrow…run fast and have fun!
I love race expos! So many free goodies
And Sarah is for sure the best name, obviiiii
Ran a 5k this morning, which is the longest race that I have run in. When we got there the car thermometer said 13*. It was snowing and windy and my friend and I ran it in REALLY:SLOW.
Man I would be scared to run in that cold!
I was scared to run in it too. The only reason I ran was because I already signed up, but now I know I can do it. Now when I don’t run because it is too cold I know that I am just making excuses!
Agree!! Way impressive!!
Love that you had to change into dry clothes after your treadmill run!!! My husband is always a little grossed out by my sweaty clothes after each and very run!!!!
Love the sparkly BIC bands! Anything sparkly, really.
That expo looks like so much fun!! Good luck tomorrow!
Have fun at the race everyone!
Good luck tomorrow! I am sure you are going to rock it like always!! I’m a little jealous you got to see Sandy. Maybe one day she’ll make her way up to the bay area.
Is athletic wear from old navy any good? Their normal clothes are good for like one wash before they are toast!
Have so much fun tomorrow! I wish i was racing..it’d be the perfect day, a race + superbowl!
And, YES, you and monica were tbe first blogs i’ve ever read( i wasn’t even running back then!) and she’s looking absolutely gorgeous!!
Ha…that first picture of you I thought you were floating or something…totally had to take a longer look to figure the counter and mirror thing out.
(Too much coffee this early is playing with my eyes I see …and wasn’t that a non gibberish very grammatically correct sentence? I should go back to bed now.)
I thought the same thing about Monica when I saw your pic on Instagram! She looks fabulous!
Monica IS looking good! And so are you! : ) As always! I love your tank top for barre class-super cute and comfy looking-I might have to check that out!
I have been wanting to try Barre forever! You motivate me to want to try it more!
have a good race!
Have a great race, it’s always fun when you have lots of friends running with you!
Heya,
So Lately I’ve been doing double duty and going for a run and trying to work in a fitness class like pilates or yoga on the same day. My friends are telling me its unhealthy but I’ve been feeling great. It looks like you do it everyday! What would you have to say about that?
Hope your race goes well! You are practically famous at expos, so many friends!
OMG, the burning photo is exactly how I felt on Saturday too! That class was INTENSE!!! I had to take many breaks during all the pulsing and pulsing and pulsing. This morning I asked the 6am girls how they felt on Saturday and they agreed that it was the hardest class they’ve taken in a long time! Chariese & Gisela stayed for the 8:30 class and said it was easier than the 7:15 class. I think Stephanie pushed us harder than normal because the majority of students were regulars & advanced.
Time to step up my classes?
I love going to Expos to see what is there. It gets you all excited to run the next day.
You are looking beautiful and slim. I love yoga classes also. After that I feel comfortable, fresh.
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