coming clean :: day fifty-nine

Workout:

intended: evening @ pool, home in time for American Idol

actual: yap yap yap, evening @ pool, yap yap yap, home in time for the last five minutes of American Idol (3,400 SCY)

The pool was surprisingly empty. There was a boys' diving competition going on in the deep end. Lots of excited parents with pom poms! Having forgotten my iPod (which meant I wouldn't be fiddling with the earbuds during my workout) and an entire lane to myself, I decided to do a stroke-heavy workout. My main set was:

4 x 100 IM
1 x 100 free
3 x 100 IM
2 x 100 fr
2 x 100 IM
3 x 100 free
1 x 100 IM
4 x 100 free

It's a relatively painless way to crank out 2,000 SCY. I made the mistake of setting easy-to-read intervals (1:45 for IM, 1:30 for free), the 100 free intervals 10 seconds faster than usual. It got painful towards the end, but I didn't give up! :: happy dance ::


Coming Clean:

face: Luxurious Clean Cotton-Scented Charcoal Facial by aBreathofFrenchAir

body: Just Plain Shaving Soap with Aloe by Inseine Creations

Inseine Creations included this soap with my latest order, and I thought it would be perfect for my winter itchies. In addition to not having to re-lather at the halfway point, it had a nice, natural scent of aloe and left my skin itchy-less!

"This soap is made from scratch with skin-soothing oils and is full of naturally-occurring glycerin, which draws moisture to your skin. Bentonite clay helps the razor glide effortlessly across your skin. Aloe vera contributes to a thick lather. No fragrance or color has been added, making it great for super-sensitive skin."

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Inseine Creations offers complete shaving kits, too!


Naughty Points: 1 Whole Foods slice of cherry pie

I know, I shouldn't have. I needed a cheer-me-up for missing most of AI...! :: wink ::

coming clean :: day one hundred ten

Workouts: lunch @ gym (2.6 miles jog + stretch) and evening @ pool (3,300 SCY)


Coming Clean:

face: Tea Tree Honey with Lemon Peel by Inseine Creations Bath & Candle Company

I've raved about Inseine Creations and their fantastic soaps several times in the past. Here's another glowing review to add to the list! This is the creamiest bar of complexion soap e-v-e-r! Yes, it still smells like tea tree oil, but the lemon peel granules provide a nice distraction. It suds a light, buttercup yellow, but does not stain your sink / bathtub.

body: Citrus and Coriander Whipped Parfait Foaming Scrub by Sweet and Tranquil


Naughty Points: 0.5 Baby Cakes BooHoo Baby (Lemon) Cupcake

I've been on this mysterious citrus kick lately. My body must be telling me that I need more Vitamin C, so I'll feed it more Vitamin C :: wink ::

coming clean :: day forty-five

Workout: mid-morning @ pool (3,900 LCM)

I'm heading back to the east coast later today, so I had to make this one, last outdoor workout count.

I hadn't been using my new swimming toy because I couldn't figure out the right angle to place the earbuds and didn't want it to take away from precious pool time. But lucky me! There was a guy at the pool who had an older version of it. He also shared a few tips on how to keep them in my ears. I'm a visual learner, so talking to him really helped.


Coming Clean:

face: Luxurious Clean Cotton-Scented Charcoal Facial by aBreathofFrenchAir

body: Breathe Easy by Inseine Creations

I thought this would be a good choice right before a 10+ hour journey back to DC. "Breathe Easy Soap has a combination of eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils to cool the skin and open sinus passages. There are no artificial fragrances or colorants in this soap."

In case you missed it, Inseine Creation's Java Jolt is one of my fav post-workout exfoliating soaps!


Naughty Points: 1 Cold Stone Creamery matcha ice-cream

In my defense, I asked if they did kiddie scoops. The airport location did not.

coming clean :: day eighty-eight

Workout: lunch @ gym (2.25 miles jog + stretch)

Hal Higdon didn't say to divvy up the mileage like this, but I can't run more than 2.50 miles at a time on a treadmill without going crazy. I hope to start running outside during lunch starting next week. Weather, please cooperate. Thank you.

Coming Clean:

face: Carrot Facial by Body Language Soaps

body: Just Plain Shaving Soap with Aloe by Inseine Creations

These soaps were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 57 and Day 59, respectively.


Naughty Points: ZERO

I thought about 'naughty points' all night, but didn't give in! :: pat on the pack ::

coming clean :: day one hundred forty nine

Workouts: lunch @ gym (0.5 mile jog + stretch + 5.4 mile bike) and evening @ pool (4,050 SCY)

Coming Clean:

face: Pink Kaolin Clay by Country Heart Gifts

hair: Seanik Solid Shampoo by Lush

body: Java Jolt by Inseine Creations

These soaps and hair products were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 1, Day 146 and Day 9, respectively.


Naughty Points: 8 truffles :: oops ::

coming clean :: day one hundred fifty one

Workouts: lunch @ gym (0.5 mile jog + stretch + 1.13 miles ellip) and evening @ pool (3,850 SCY)

Had a different, harder workout planned, but lost all motivation to do it when I got to the pool. Did 5 x 200s in preparation for the 1000 on Saturday, but it didn't work out the way it was intended. It was supposed to be descend 1-3 + hold 4-5 but turned into a descend 1-5. Oops. Winged the rest of the workout and ended up doing an extra 100 for the 10 x 100s because I was in lala-land.


Coming Clean:

face: Tea Tree Honey with Lemon Peel by Inseine Creations

hair: Vegan Original Citrus Blast Salty Dawg Creme Shampoo & Intense Hair Conditioner by Gudonya Soap and Spa

body: Red Velvet Cake by Spotted Cow Soaps

These soaps and hair products were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 110, Day 16 and Day 56, respectively.


Naughty Points: ZERO!!

After yesterday's free-for-all, I had no choice but to avoid them! It also helps when get your fill of red velvet cake by doing something as simple as bathing! :: wink ::

coming clean :: day ninety-nine

Workout: lunch @ gym (0.5 mile jog + l-o-n-g-s-t-r-e-t-c-h + 5.4 miles bike)

My hamstrings are a little tight from yesterday's fun run, but otherwise, am doing okay. I think swimming really helped to stretch everything out more than I would've on my own. Legs tightened up after biking, though, and jogging (because it was too cold to walk) to/from getting lunch was rough.


Coming Clean:

face: Vegan Complexion Zen by Bunny Butt Apothecary

body: Breathe Easy by Inseine Creations

These soaps were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 14 and Day 45, respectively.


Naughty Points: 2 Baked & Wired strawberry cupcakes

I know, I know... :: hangs head in shame ::

coming clean :: day one hundred four

Workout: afternoon @ swim meet (~2500 SCM)

Total distance is approximate, and includes warm-up, 3 events, warm-down.


Coming Clean:

face: Tea Tree and Charcoal Natural Complexion by Country Heart Gifts

body: Java Jolt by Inseine Creations

These soaps were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 51 and Day 9, respectively.


Naughty Points: 0.5 Busboys & Poets banana bread pudding with coconut ice cream

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coming clean :: day one hundred twenty two

Workouts: lunch @ gym (2 mile jog + stretch) and evening @ pool (3,900 SCY)

Easing back into the running thang. I've been stretching it out, but my left hamstring is still really tight. :: sniff ::

Total space cadet swim session. I forgot to bring my watch, and it took all the energy in the world to remember my splits just from the first set! Looking forward to a shorter sprint workout tomorrow.


Coming Clean:

face: Tea Tree Honey with Lemon Peel by Inseine Creations

body: Vegan Cinnamon Swirl by Boh Bon Soap Company

These soaps were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 110 and Day 54, respectively.


Naughty Points: 1 gooey bar from a dessert tray at work + 1 The Dairy Godmother scoop of blackberry merlot sorbet

I was doing such a good job of resisting these things, sitting all pretty in the pantry. This is the last one! :: pinky promise ::