OK. No complaining. I’m going to take this positivity thing and run with it.
For starters, I could be upset that I got confused about which day the tri-team meets for track workouts. (Scratch that – I wasn’t confused – I was just out of the loop.) But, I won’t be.
Instead, I’ll be happy that I got a good speed workout in on the treadmill and completed my first set of Fartleks in months. Even better – I pushed myself to do 10 Fartleks when I wanted to give up at 6. It felt good to push myself!
I can also marvel at the delicious pre-run snack I enjoyed at Starbucks.
Tina’s 3-minute Peanut Butter Cookie Rocks! I made my version of the cookie (honey almond butter, no sugar, added a tablespoon of flour, and chopped dates ) and loved how caky and moist the results were. It’s a great pre-run snack. Maybe I should start making these before my long morning runs?
I guess I could complain about the heat and how awful my non-ac condo felt after the run… or how all I wanted was ice cream and pretzels when I walked in door. But, nope – I’ll remain positive.
Positivity lies in the fact that I prepared a good meal anyways. Heat isn’t going to stop me from cooking! No siree.
Ok, Ok… grilling sausages and boiling potatoes in a hot kitchen wasn’t the best idea. (I just hate food going to waste!) Next time I’ll stick to ice cream and pretzels. That’s much better than italian sausage, boiled potatoes, and saurkraut anyways.
Another positive note – eating outside on the cool porch is very serene. I should eat outside more often. 
Ice Cream – definitely a positive.
More positivity? Derek got the AC working. It’s not permanent (there are pots and duct tape involved in the fix), but it’s good for now! 
I told you positivity pays off!
Barre 54
My latest episode of Meals and Miles is up at iZonOrlando.com!!
This week we’re featuring the Brand New Barre54 Studio in Winter Park! Check it out HERE!!
In honor of the recent grand opening of Barre54, the studio has granted a FREE Unlimited One Month Pass to one lucky Orlando reader! (a value of $125).
How sweet is that? If you’ve never taken a barre class before – this is your chance to check it out for free. Each 54-minute class features a mix of isometric exercises and orthopedic stretches that challenges every muscle in the body, creating long, lean, supple muscles and strong, sculpted physiques. The class is essentially what you make it thanks to the options of added weights and encouragement of taking it at your own paces. It’s perfect for a beginner or someone advanced in strength training.
If you’re from the Orlando area – or will be visiting in the near future and could use a free pass while you’re here – just a leave a comment on this post telling me what your fitness goal is this summer.
Mine is training for my first half ironman and completing the New Rules of Lifting for Women Plan.
You have until tomorrow evening to leave a comment. I’ll post a random winner in tomorrow’s dinner post.
Good Luck!
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I’m likin’ the positivity!
I definitely think that ice cream and pretzels are an acceptable summertime meal. Maybe with a cool salad on the side to round it out??
Btw, did you get a new camera?? Your pictures seem different, but I can’t say how!
Liv @ The Salty n’ Sweet recently posted..Drink the Day Away
My fitness goal this summer is to mix up my workouts and be outside as much as possible (well, as much as possible in the FL heat!)
I loooove eating on my patio, so nice!!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing recently posted..WIAW & The Move In
Wow, that cookie looks incredible! I want to make it right now…
ice cream is always a positive
Julie @ Lettuce Choose Healthy recently posted..Off to a great start
My goal is to tone and lift my butt! No, seriously!! This class would be perfect and I live 10 min away!
My goal is to increase my strength and flexibility!
Positivity rocks!
Amanda @ Eating Up recently posted..Post-Grad Life- Updating the Context of Eating Up
I’m glad the AC is working at least for a bit! I’m miserable in the heat!
Holly @ The Runny Egg recently posted..Friday Date Night
My goal is to run more and train so that I can cut my 1/2 marathon time down to 3 hours or less!
Meg, our AC sounds like it was doing something similar to yours. We have an older unit and sometimes it gets clogged up, backed up, freezes up, then leaks down our wall where the intake is. We had a guy install this switch that shuts it off whenever it gets backed up to prevent it from freezing up and not working for who knows how long. It wasn’t expensive and that fixed our problem without having to replace the unit – i’d be interested to see if you guys are in a situation similar to ours.
Jessica recently posted..Shhh! It’s a secret!
My fitness goal is to FEEL strong and not necessarily just LOOK strong!
Ice cream definitely helps in a non-AC house
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) recently posted..Eat Your Beer
Love the attitude! You can turn things around with positive thinking
And tape solves a multitude of problems…my iPod Touch screen is shattered, but two pieces of Scotch tape have kept it going for more than 2 months!
Oh, and my fitness goal for this summer is to begin 1/2 marathon training — tomorrow! (I am not a Floridian but I visit Orlando quite often and would love to check out a barre class or two).
Alison @ The Peacock Diaries recently posted..Notes on a dachshund
At least you have heat! Be thankful for that. It was chilly today where I live…we’re still waiting for the real heat of summer. Sigh…I’m so jealous.
Daniella SMF recently posted..Salmon and a kitty but not together
great job with the positivity
it works! …most of the time.
Courtney (Pancakes and Postcards) recently posted..BIRTHDAY WEEK Cereal-Prize Pack Giveaway!
Another positive: you are probably saving a metric butt load on your energy bill with that broken AC!
Emily @ Comfortable Home Life recently posted..West Coast IV- Coronado
My fitness goal for the summer is to consistently work out at least 4 days a week.
Staying positive is SO powerful! Hope the a/c gets fixed soon!
My fitness goal for the summer is to train for my first full marathon and to work on upper body strength too. So far, so good!
My fitness goal is stay on target when I start my training for my first half. That starts next month and I cannot wait.
So glad your ac was fixed, it’s been so hot here not sure I could sleep without ac.
Dina @ DinaRuns recently posted..Abs of Steel
My fitness goals this summer are to build strength, graduate from
10 pound dumbbells, stay accountable for working out via the blog and still manage to get in some outdoor fitness despite how hot it gets in Orlando!
Yay for AC!
Jessica @ sushi and sit-ups recently posted..Elephant Bar
It seems like a lot of people didn’t have the best day yesterday. But way to stay positive!! That’s all you can do sometimes.
Lauren recently posted..Winner of the Sun Warrior Giveaway
My fitness goal of the summer is to focus on weight lifting & strength training. I recently completed a full marathon and am going to give my leggies a little break from running
My goal this summer is to challenge myself my doing a variety of fitness classes including taking a kettlebell, boot camp, and my first HOT yoga class!
My summer goal is to stay motivated in my training for my first marathon – the Savannah RNR in November!
Holley @ Smart Snacking recently posted..Hello Summer
My summer goal is training for my first marathon! Going back home from Orlando to Detroit to run the Detroit Marathon…so excited to have family support at a race for once!
I tried a Barre54 class and really enjoyed it but would never be able to afford to go regularly…
I don’t know how you have been going without AC for so long. Its so hot here!
My summer goals include training for my first sprint tri with the boyfriend, upping my strength training, and working on flexibility – which I currently have none of!
Angela@pinching and packing recently posted..The Great Soda Debate
I think it’s great that you are so positive through this. I hope your AC get’s fixed soon!!
Hope recently posted..Frozen Hot Chocolate & A Massive Supply of Brussels Sprouts…
My summer goal is to train for myfirst marathon & work on my arms!
That is just a great idea to always remain positive, I feel sometimes I am really negative towards things but I am going to keep these posts in mind when I think a negative thought!
My summer fitness goal is to try some new group fitness classes; like Body Pump, Boot Camp, etc… Barre 54 sounds like it would be a great challenge.
Lovin’ the giveaway, I’d love to try something new like that! I’m currently training for a half marathon in November- the Savannah Rock N Roll!
I’m moving to Orlando in 24 days (yay!!!), and I would LOVE the pass to Barre 54 to not only get a workout but to meet new people and try something completely different! My summer fitness goal is to train for the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
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My fitness goal is to get back into my fitness routine (these last few weeks have been rough) and rebuild my upper body strength!
i’m at my ideal weight but my goal for the summer is to strengthen and tone my muscles. this class would be perfect for me!!!
Living in Orlando, I feel your pain at not having air conditioning right now! Glad you guys got it figured out.
My summer fitness goal is to build up my mileage and continue training for a half marathon.
My fitness goal is to cross-train during my marathon training so I don’t get IT band problems like the last time!
My fitness goal is to sweat once a day! I also am starting my Disney Marathon Training in August and searching for a sprint tri to do, but I am still very nervous about doing a tri! Barre 54 sounds really fun!
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Sounds like quite a few bloggers are really trying to keep up the positivity! It’s hard sometimes not to let the negativity get to you, but it sounds like you’re doing a good job:) Also sounds like you did a great fartlek run!
My goal is to be more consistent with my workouts. Finding time is hard but I’m trying to increase the number of times per week that I workout.
To complete the 2nd half of the insanity program without dying so I can look toned for my college reunion in July
I love Ur jack Mattie, I saw this 39secs ago I live in Orlando N I’m an active fitness freak. I’m your biggest fan in MCO n I had my second back surgery on Jan 2011 at Celebration Hospital and I feel like wonder woman already did my 1st 5 k. I would love to take my fitness to the next level so I should be the winner of Bare 54
I struggle with no AC in my apartment in NY! I can’t even imagine what it must be like in Florida! Good luck and hopefully you get your AC working again asap!
Ali @ Ali Runs recently posted..This weekend
My goal this summer (and always haha) is to make working out a priority in my daily routine. It always seems to be the easiest thing to just say “ehh I’ll do it tomorrow.” But then that turns into “oh crap, it’s been a week since I’ve done anything.”
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My goal is to make this summer happy and healthy. I want to commit to consistent exercise and healthy eating. I will do my best to ward of my sugar addiction
My goal this summer is to get myself to the place where I feel beautiful inside and out, as well as setting a positive example of taking care of yourself for the girls I coach in dance. After college I let myself fall off in quite a few ways (not very proud) but now I am trying to tack back my fitness, health, and happiness!! : )
Good luck on your summer goals!
That barre workout sounds fun!
I’m glad you’re changing your perspective to a positive one; it’ll make all the difference.
My fitness goals for the summer are to finish two sprint tris (currently training for my first!), as well as prepare for my third half.
Whoohoo, goals!
I want to win soooo bad!! I always say that if I had unlimited money and time, my first move would be to sign up for ballet lessons. That said… my goal this summer? Look hot in a bikini.
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I have a few fitness goals for this summer:
1. Complete the Lucky’s Lake 1k swim
2. Beat my previous sprint tri time
3. Beat my previous 1/2 marathon pr.
I think I should be able to accomplish all 3. I would love to check out the Barre 54 studio, it’s so cool to have all these new fitness places opening up!
I have a whole series of posts about this, but I’m trying to maintain my running, up my biking, and be sure to swim…and do 100 pushups by the end of the summer. Did I bite off more than I can chew? I guess we’ll see!
Doc (The Healthy PhD) recently posted..Too hot to cook
I’d love to enter! My summer fitness goal is to be back at 5k mileage before my birthday on July 25th!
Faith @ lovelyascharged recently posted..Chocolate Wheat Bran Breakfast Cookie
Love the positive attitude blog! But definitely empathize with the broken a/c! Ours broke 2 summers ago and it’s just miserable to be without a/c in the summer weather in Florida.
*My fitness goals this summer*
I am currently on running hiatus due to a torn meniscus in my knee and possible ITBS issues. I am having arthroscopic surgery for the meniscus tear on July 1st and am using my non-running time to do other fitness activities I have been severely slacking on (ahem, strength training). I am currently working through the beginner program in the Your Body is Your Gym book. I am 2.5 weeks into the 10 week program and it’s been awesome so far! I can see and feel a nice difference already!
My fitness goal is to work out with my sister once I move home next week. She is just getting into working out and trying to lose weight. She could really use an encouraging partner to help her stay on track and stay motivated!
My summer fittness goal is to add more running to my workouts. I have always been more of a swimmer and would like to add more running/walking. I just moved to Orlando and have a lot of extra time.
I adore the inspiration that comes out of this blog! My summer fitness goal is to run a 5K (and train with an overly energetic black lab!) as well as tone, tone, tone! Change is in the air as I start my own marketing and fundraising consulting company! Keep up the great blog
Mara Shorr (http:// MaraShorr.com)
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Mine is to get back into spin classes, and also start swimming again!!!
My goal this summer is to battle dysautonomia by strengthening my muscles and lose weight for my wedding in October!
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I applaud you for cooking without AC! I would probably be living on popsicles, ice cream and margaritas
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My goal is to continue running now that I’m fully recovered from a surgery! I’ve been walking all week and doing GREAT!
SO, the reason I would LOVE to try Barre 54 is because I’m getting married in September to the man of my dreams and nothing would make that dream more perfect that feeling GREAT in my wedding dress.
Fitness is something that I always want in my life and I think Barre 54 is a great place to begin that journey. :O)
I would love to try Barre 54…while I’m still 54. Need to work on increasing strength before I turn 55!