Mom Works It Out by Angela Gillis

Angela April 29, 2014

Hello from Beijing!

I’m clearly having problems with the time difference because I woke up at midnight and I was ready to go. Willie has no problems with it though. It’s 5:40 am right now and he’s sound asleep. I was praying not to get out of bed before 5AM and that was hard. We arrived yesterday morning at 3:30 am. Our flight was an hour and half early which was great. Willie was ready to get off the plane. I don’t know if he could have taken the full time. It took us a long time to get our baggage event though…

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Angela April 29, 2014

The Biggest Loser Run Walk Series comes to …

Remember in February when I did The Biggest Loser Run Walk in Mobile, AL? We ended up doing that race because the Beaumont date was moved. But guess what? The series is coming to my town on May 3rd and there’s still chance for you to come! It really bums me out that we can’t do the Beaumont event because we’re in China, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the fun! Use the code WBF25 for 25% off your entry! I know it’s a little late on the timeline, but this is definitely an event you don’t want to…

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Angela April 28, 2014

It can happen to you

By the time most of you are reading this post we’ll be halfway to China! We haven’t even left the airport and we’re already having an adventure. Let’s just say some Chinese people are looking at us with envy because we have an extension cord at to charge our phone and we don’t have to huddle around the charging station. But it’s 10:35 pm on Sunday and we’re tired. I would have been in bed already! We still have 2.5 hours before our flight leaves. Willie does selfie better than me. It’s Monday so I just wanted to send a…

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Angela April 27, 2014

Race Recap: The Green 6.2

I’m not really going to pretend this was a serious race for me, because it wasn’t. Most people run this race to qualify for the Houston Marathon! Well I’m not running the Houston Marathon so this was just another race for me. It’s probably not my most favorite race in history but it was my first 10K two years ago and last year I ran it after my grandma passed. This year I wasn’t going to run it but something in me told me to run it. It wasn’t a big tadoo but some of my running group friends were…

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Angela April 25, 2014

Happy Friday! China, meals, munchies, workout gear and …

Happy Friday everyone! I’m feeling a little bit under the weather which means I’ve over medicating myself before we leave for China. It’s a bummer but things will get better. I will definitely sleep it off until it’s time to leave. I can’t think about anything but going to China which has made my blogging suffer. I don’t really have anything to talk about or maybe the problem is I do have something to blog about I just don’t want to. That being said, I’m answering your questions today to free my mind a little! Question from Jackie: How many…

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Angela April 23, 2014

The China trip is upon us

Excuse me, but I have nothing exciting to talk about except going to China. It’s kept me really busy trying to get things together. I’m trying to get everything together so we don’t have to buy much when we are there. I’m looking forward to spending the time with Willie and just exploring the city of Beijing and maybe Shanghai. I’ve allowed myself to get excited for the trip but that doesn’t mean I’m not worried about some things. I’m super worried about the language barrier I’m going to experience. The first couple of days we’ll be with race people…

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Angela April 19, 2014

At the bachelorette party

My dear friend Mel is getting married when I’m in China so I won’t be able to attend but I was able to go to her bachelorette party last night. Well at least half of it. Since you only really hear about me working out and such I thought this was the perfect opportunity to show that I do in have a regular fun life. It’s nice to put on regular clothes with people who only see you in running gear! We all clean up very nicely. Any opportunity to put on real clothes I’m going to put it on.…

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Angela April 18, 2014

Happy Friday and a good workout!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope this week has been kind to you because it’s been a pretty good week for me. I’m feeling a little off my game because there has been no running and definitely no running in my weekend plans. It’s just kind of odd for me since it’s something I’ve been doing a lot of for the past 8 months. I’m taking the self-imposed zero week because I really just think I needed it. I’ve run 5 marathons and several half marathons this year already. My medal rack is overloaded, but I wouldn’t have it any other…

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Angela April 17, 2014

Yo Angela! Why don’t you post about …

I’ve had people ask me this in person and through e-mail. I’m here to settle the subject. I don’t post about my food anymore because I eat the same things all the time. It’s not interesting. It’s really about convenience with me. Eating the same thing might be a little boring but I know how long it takes to make it and exactly what is in it. That being said, when I eat something different I’ll be sure to let you know. Willie made some salmon on Tuesday. That’s another reason I don’t post pictures anymore. I don’t really cook.…

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Angela April 15, 2014

Race Recap: Austin 10/20

Sunday I ran the Austin 10/20 with my running friends. I didn’t realize so many of us were running! There was a huge group which always makes for a great picture. I won’t lie, this race isn’t my most favorite race in the world. But I like the atmosphere and the people which essentially end up making it a great race. The course is uber boring. The Austin 10/20 is 10 miles with 20 bands. There are a lot of people who run this race and the bands are pretty good. I stopped to take pictures of my favorite bands.…

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Angela April 15, 2014

Race Recap: Zooma Texas Half Marathon

This weekend was full of races. On Saturday, I ran the Zooma Women’s Texas Half Marathon in Bastrop, TX! We’re all crazy. Half marathon on Saturday, 10 miler on Sunday. We had to get up super early to make it to the race but when the sun came up we were all optimistic. Missy was running her first 10K. I think she’s going in the wrong order though. 10K first and then the half marathon, but she missed the memo in New Orleans. So we got a selfie before the race started. At the starting line I had no business…

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