Monthly Archives: November 2011

11/28/11

Shopportunity Giveaway Week 3

Every girl loves a shopportunity and to kick off the up coming holiday season 13 Going on Crazy is giving away some of our favorite running things to my cheer squad! This week marks the third week where one lucky reader will be a winner of 13 Going on Crazy’s Shopportunity Giveaway.
This week on 13 Going on Crazy’s Shopportunity Giveaway, KT Tape will be giving one lucky follower my favorite elastic sports tape, KT Tape Pro.
How do I enter? Why it is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Sign up to follow me on my blog and like me on Facebook prior to December 4th, 2011. Two simple likes and you are entered to win this weeks Shopportunity
Good Luck! Be well, stay healthy, be active, and remember wherever you are, there you go.
To enter – Leave a comment here and on Facebook.
  1. Become a verified follower to 13 Going on Crazy (top right) of blog and make a note in the comments.
  2. Like 13 Going on Crazy on Facebook and make a note here in the comments that you’re a new liker.
For bonus entries
  1. Add 13 Going on Crazy follow on Google reader (at right) and make a note in the comments.
  2. Share contest link to this page on your Facebook page and make a note here in the comments.
  3. Share contest link to this page on your blog and make a note here in the comments.
  4. Like KT Tape on Facebook and make a note here in the comments.
11/24/11

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! Best of luck today on your 5k’s, Turkey Trots, mid day runs, hikes, and pj clad tv surfers! I’m sure that you will be amazing! May this be the start of a healthy holiday season.

I would like to think that everyone is guilty of over indulging over the holiday season. I know that I have had the I overate hangover. I would like to say that starting this year it stops! Runner’s World is challenging the end of this madness and is kicking off its Inaugural RW Holiday Running Streak. To me this is a seasonal resolution, a pre-New Years resolution, a vow to end over indulging or at least a way to not go up a size before the year is over. The challenge is to run everyday from now until New Years…even if it is only 1 mile a day. As I am already in the middle of one challenge, I have decided to accept this challenge as well. Call me Superwomen if you will! Though I don’t understand how she supposedly saved the world running around in white go-go boots and a lasso. Anyway I propose that we stand together on this challenge and dedicate ourselves to preserving the size of our tummies and tushiesbefore the holiday season begins!










11/23/11

Knee Pain

I have been having right knee pain for almost a week and I decided that I needed to listen to my body and seek outside help. After an assessment, treatment, and ultra sound therapy I was seriously instructed not to run untill Sunday. In a nutshell I have been benched. It’s like telling Maverick and Goose that they have been grounded. I have a need for speed! Not running until Sunday is going to be hard, but in the long run worth it! Perhaps if I want to be successful and healthy, listening and respecting my body will be the key to me completing my challenge.
11/21/11

Shopportunity Giveaway Week 2

Every girl loves a shopportunity and to kick off the up coming holiday season 13 Going on Crazy is giving away some of our favorite running things to my cheer squad! This week marks the second week where one lucky reader will be a winner of 13 Going on Crazy’s Shopportunity Giveaway.
This week on 13 Going on Crazy’s Shopportunity Giveaway, Sweaty Bands will be giving one lucky follower my favorite running headband, the Flower Power Headband.
How do I enter? Why it is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Sign up to follow me on my blog and like me on Facebook prior to November 27th, 2011. Two simple likes and you are entered to win this weeks Shopportunity
Good Luck! Be well, stay healthy, be active, and remember wherever you are, there you go.
To enter – Leave a comment here and on Facebook.
  1. Become a verified follower to 13 Going on Crazy (top right) of blog and make a note in the comments.
  2. Like 13 Going on Crazy on Facebook and make a note here in the comments that you’re a new liker.
For bonus entries
  1. Add 13 Going on Crazy follow on Google reader (at right) and make a note in the comments.
  2. Share contest link to this page on your Facebook page and make a note here in the comments.
  3. Share contest link to this page on your blog and make a note here in the comments.
  4. Like Sweaty Bands on Facebook and make a note here in the comments.


11/20/11

Rock the Park Half Marathon Race Number 3

Though I am very tired from today’s half marathon I am exhilarated from the experience. Today was a first for Melissa, I came in 3rd place and earned not only a medal, but a trophy! How cool is that? I was hesitant about this race as it was promoted as a low key race with a maximum number of participants. After partaking in this race I realize how stress free a low key race can be. I did not have to spend my Saturday prior to the race visiting an expo and picking up my bib, which was nice, but missed as every girl loves a Shopportunity! Anyone who lives in the LA/OC area that is not tied into a specific charity and wants a low-key atmosphere with really great people I highly recommend Charlie Alweine Racing. I can proudly say that I can now check race number 3 of my challenge off of my list!!
11/20/11

Shopportunity Giveaway Last Day/Race Number 3

Ran Race #3 this morning. Check it off of my list!! I had a great time, rocked the park and came in 3rd place… Today is the last day left until the first prize Shopportunity giveaway, Oiselle Favorite Running Tee! As a way to stay not only motivated, but inspired and healthy I decided to set a major goal for myself, to run 13 half marathons in 13 months, 13.1 Going on Crazy as I like to call it. In efforts to stay accountable I decided to detail and track my progress via my blog which I set up discussing the trials and tribulations of my runs. To be entered into the drawing go to 13 Going on Crazy on Facebook and like the page (https://www.facebook.com/13GoingonCrazy) & sign up on my blog and follow me! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!! Race report to come later today!!
11/16/11

Wednesday Run

Call off the search and hold on to your sniffer dogs, I went for a run today! My run might have been only 3 miles, but I did it! After being under the weather and on hiatus these past few days I am proud that I accomplished these mere 3 miles. I may have done more walking than running today, but a mile is a mile in my book. Next run I will be up to snuff and ready to prove my stuff!!

11/15/11

Under the Weather

It’s not easy being green…after a great weekend with my brother I have been feeling under the weather and am hoping that I will feel well enough to run 5 miles tomorrow morning. Too much fun. Too much food. And way too much cake and not enough running! My running shoes might be sending out a search and rescue team if I don’t go running tomorrow!