Ballet Bar

They have a class at the gym that I wanted to take last year, but I was a little intimidated.  It's Ballet Bar & it's taught by someone from my gym that was a ballerina in the NJ Ballet.  Nice!  I've always wanted to take ballet ever since my mom took us to Mrs. Kirby's ballet & tap class in the Methodist Church in Little Silver.  But.....I am not graceful, at all!  Think elephant.

I have heard from a few that this is a great workout.  It's an hour on Sunday mornings & I think I could still go to spin in the morning, grab a quick stretch and/or soak in the hot tub & then try out this class.  Yeah, I know it's a little ambitious, but I do love my Sunday morning spin class.  I wonder what you wear to ballet bar class?  I am hoping they have pink tutus for us to wear, sweet!!!  The class seems reasonable too!  $90 for 6 classes, but I already know that I have to miss 2 of the classes, so I am going to ask if they can give me a bit of a discount, who knows, it never hurts to ask!

I really feel like I am getting back into the workout mode again.  I have been following my illegally obtained copy of the Half Marathon plan obtained from my nameless friend who is taking the class.  This week I ran 15 miles.  I even did some dreaded ab work yesterday.  I have to get back into doing that & weights.  I think that is really what helped me get in better shape last year.  My plan this week is to increase my miles from 15 to 17.  I think that's reasonable.  It was suggested that I suck it up & go for my long runs outside.  I should, so I am going to have to go through my ski wear & find some of those long sleeved ski shirts for underneath & a neck warmer.  If not, I can justify buying a new neck warmer.  How much could they be?  $20.

I signed up for the Hoboken Hot Chocolate 5k.  Now listen, all of these other runs offer free beer after the race, but this one is on Valentine's Day.  & lets face it hot chocolate in February is way better than a Miller Lite!!!!!  At least this girl thinks so!

& I did get over to the running store yesterday to get a pair of running shorts for $19.99, not bad.  I know I am trying to spend less this year, but there are some things I do need.  I can't keep wearing sweats from Old Navy to the gym.  They're just not comfortable, nor are they really appropriate for a 5 mile run.

OK all, hope you are keeping warm on this frigid Sunday.  Don't forget football today!  There's only a few weeks left, sigh.........