(Before I get into this post, can I just say how much I loved reading your comments about Leslie and Ross dating to them today? We all got quite a kick out of your reactions! I’m pretty pumped about the two of them together since Ross has been our friend for years.)
Anywaaaay, when we arrived at the gym, Ryan, Ross and I hopped on side-by-side treadmills and Ryan took us through an intense incline walking workout.
He called out speeds and inclines to us and we all adjusted our treadmills. I was seriously huffin’ and puffin’ when the incline got to 10!
I know this workout is only 10 minutes, but it was a great warm up before strength training and I think it would be an awesome workout to do two times through to get my heart rate up and pound out some serious cardio on days when I just feel like walking.
The rest of my workout included various strength training exercises that focused on my legs.
After returning home and showering it was breakfast time!
Breakfast
Ryan’s mom fixed us a delicious meal that included scrambled eggs with cheese, blueberry Greek yogurt topped with fresh berries, salami, corn bread and a mini pumpkin muffin.
And coffee! I love the coffee at my mother-in-law’s house. Her coffee maker is seriously legit and makes a mean cup of coffee.
Breakfast had to be filling because we had a day of shopping ahead of us.
Black Friday
Ryan, Ross, my mother-in-law and I all headed out to the nearby outlet mall to take advantage of some Black Friday sales around noon today.
I did some damage at the Banana Republic outlet (everything was 50 percent off!) and got a nice running jacket for only $15 (20 percent off plus I had a gift card) at the Nike outlet.
You better believe I tried clothes on over my real clothes in the store. I wasn’t about to wait in the crazy fitting room lines and didn’t need to try on anything other than sweaters and jackets anyway. It was a successful shopping trip all around.
Sadie even found something to give to Ryan for Christmas!
She has a history of finding the perfect gift for him every year…
(Christmas 2008)
When we were done shopping, my mother-in-law and I hit up Detwiler’s market to grab some goodies.
They had the most amazing looking produce. I would’ve filled my basket if we were heading back to Ocala before the end of the weekend. I did get a pack of gingersnap cookies that were perfectly spicy.
Lunch
Lunch was a bit late today since we were out running around, but it was worth the wait!
I filled my plate with lots of stuffing, turkey topped with marinara sauce (leftover from the meatballs + sauce), crab dip and salad. I had seconds of the stuffing and two s’mores bars for dessert. Apparently Thanksgiving is a two-day event for me this year.
Off to play some games before dinner. I also have a serious craving for pumpkin pie that I’m hoping to satisfy this evening!
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It looks like you had a fun and successful Black Friday!
I just cannot get myself to go out during Black Friday. Despite all of the great deals, I just can’t deal with the crowds.
Ohh I wish I still lived next to an outlet like I used to! Their black friday deals are always awesome! That’s a really cute running jacket! Glad you found good stuff!
THAT does look like an awesome workout! I love a sweaty mess 🙂
You’re so lucky that you have outlets nearby, I LOVE BR outlets (And Jcrew outlets) SO great!
I miss American shopping, I need another trip soon! It just isn’t the same here in Ireland…We need more outlet malls! Today is the first time I’ve ever heard of “Black Friday” but I’m liking the idea of it kicking off the shopping season, I need to get present buying!
LOVE THE LOOK of that workout!! definitely want to give that a try! that purple looks GREat on you!
I used to go to that outlet mall all the time! I’m actually in Sarasota visiting my mom this weekend … maybe I need to take a trip to the outlets! 🙂
yum julie! eat up! thanksgiving should be a two or threee day event…esp for active and healthy ppl like you!
Mm, your eats look amazing. Sounds like you really got some great Black Friday bargains!
Anybody who thinks a walking workout can’t be hard should go power walk 11-12 minute miles with my dad. Good Lord.
Admire anyone who dares going out on BF. would love the deals. I just can’t. Think I am going to try a Turkey Trot next year.
Happy end of holiday weekend!
I’ll definitely be trying out that treadmill workout!
I love the running jacket… purple is my favorite color!
Cute jacket! Love it 🙂
Awesome treadmill workout! A few months ago I was in LOVE with incline walking on the treadmill, but then once my XC season started I just stopped. I’ll definitely have to start again soon!
Happy Black Friday! 😀
I love the “pin it” feature you now have!! I have officially pinned your workout to Pinterest 😀
Yaa hoo for Shopping!!
The market you went to shares my last name! So cool!
Sounds like such a FUN time!! I LOVE Black Friday shopping!!!
Wow, I will definitely be doing that walking workout in the morning. Thanksgiving is totally a 2-day event for me – I put in bits and pieces of all the sides to make a massive salad, which was the best way to eat a healthy dinner, ever!
Seems like someone had a really interesting day today!! I did my Black Friday shopping online haha =D
Thanksgiving is a multiple day holiday.. I’m one of those people who could eat leftovers for days straight and never get tired of them!
Haha I try on clothes over my clothes too, I hate waiting in line!!!!
I often complete kick-booty incline walking workouts (for the entirety of my workout) when I am not in the mood to run but still want to get a great workout in. My incline walking workouts look a little like this:
0-1; 4.3; 0
1-2; 4.3; 4
2-3; 4.3; 4.5
3-4; 4.3; 5
4-5; 4.3; 5.5
5-7; 4.3; 6
7-9; 4.3; 7
9-11; 4.3; 8
11-13; 4.3; 9
13-15; 4.3; 10
15-17; 4.3; 11
17-18; 4.3; 12
18-19; 4.4; 12
19-21; 4.4; 11
21-23; 4.4; 10
23-25; 4.4; 9
25-27; 4.4; 8
27-29; 4.4; 7
29-31; 4.4; 6
31-32; 4.5; 5.5
32-33; 4.5; 5
33-34; 4.5; 4.5
34-35; 4.5; 4
35-36; 4.5; 0
(36-60; 4.5; 0)
The toughest part of the workout is the 9-9 incline zone. Just keep pushing through it; once you have completed the workout, you will feel accomplished!
Incline walking is definitely a killer- even more so than running sometimes!
I did some serious damage at Banana Republic and J Crew outlets today too! I had a 15% off coupon for BR. It was great! I have a lot of my shopping done already!
I love incline walking! Also, Thanksgiving is always a multi-day event for my family because we end up with so much food leftover. At least it’s yummy!
Thanks for the incline walking workout inspiration- going to use your workout as my strength training workout on monday! I am trying to get one of my friends running so this might be a good intro to the treadmill for him!
Ok inhave to know as a huge coffee lover what kind of coffee does your MIL have ? Thanks!!
That walking workout looks intense!
The outlet mall by us was crazy at midnight – the cars were lined up for miles and miles! Better to go at noon. Probably was still busy though!
Definitely texted my bff yesterday not to ask how her Thanksgiving was, but to share my excitement at the Leslie/Ross development like a true creep ; )
I love incline workouts. I did one, too. But it was in the snow. 10..12… pretty steep. Great quick power job!
I also scored some cool sports wear at 50% off ($22) for some hiking pants. Love it! I got a cute cap, too.
I always try on clothes over my clothes. So much better than waiting in line! Looks like a great walking warm up!
Looks like you had a fun Black Friday! I got some pretty good deals myself. It’s so fun going out early to shop 🙂
Seriously, this loooks like such a fun day!!! I always love changing routines up and somehow waking up at someone’s house and having breakfast with them 🙂 (When I visited Kansas, my future in laws)
And I’m wondering if we have a banana rep. outlet in cali~gotta check on that! 🙂
Walking workouts can definitely kick my butt! And I totally try clothes on over my clothes at the store as a general rule. I tend to have no patience for fitting rooms.
I love Black Friday deals! They’re the best! By the way, I absolutely love your blog(:
I wish I lived close to outlets. 50 percent off at Banana Republic would be amazing!
I got some great deals on Under Armour coldgear yesterday on Black Friday! I was pumped! And yes, absolutely Killer and Walking can be in the same sentence! Fitsugar.com has a ton of great incline walking workouts, they always get my heart pumping!
Mmm I love leftovers for lunch, and incline walking to burn it off. 😉 It’s surprising to me, but lately I almost like incline walking more than running honestly.
that incline workout was tough! it probably didn’t help that my hamstrings were so tight from my workout the day before. also meant to share my roommates and another group of our friends had a friendsgiving dinner after you had yours! we loved the idea!
I totally try clothes on over the top of my regular clothes when shopping in sales. You have to in London or its just frustrating! Also, love the sound of pumpkin pie. I am going to try and make one today! 😉
Can’t wait to try this!!
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