Three Things Thursday

1. Yesterday I did my first 2-a-day in a while, and I must say, it felt invigorating! Prior to heading off to work, I did another bike-run Brick workout - 12 miles on the bike and 1.5 miles on the treadmill. I really like "practicing" these run-offs and I like to focus on more speed during this run since it's definitely a shorter distance than most of my regular runs. After work, I scurried off to the gym to get in an hour of BodyPump. Oh, how I love thee! I am starting to feel stronger in my arms/shoulders/back and think I am starting to see some changes!


2. It looks like us NoDak's are prepping for another big storm. I guess it has been almost a month since our last blizzard. I am not willing to get too worked up about it, yet, but it sounds like the southern Red River Valley area might get up to a foot of snow - with an increase in blowing winds throughout the weekend. yay. I am sure the grocery store is going to be packed tomorrow, which totally cracks me up and annoys me at the same time. I just hope I can still get to the gym Saturday/Sunday! That's all I am worried about!


3. I, among many other friends and especially family, are super ecstatic for the return of our favorite soldier - my brother-in-law! His Unit flew into the US this past Sunday and he hopes to be home with my sister and their dog by this Sunday! I can't believe it has been almost a year since he left for his 2nd tour in Iraq. We are so happy to have him back on American soil and are very proud of all that he has done and sacrificed... him and my sister. Superbowl weekend we will be celebrating his homecoming with friends and family and we can only hope to see the Vikings in the Superbowl to tip off an already extra spectacular weekend!