Cookies in my blood!

I had a good run this morning but I seriously felt like I had cookie dough running through my veins rather then blood! I did wear my timer watch but I didn't check it until I got home - I decided that I didn't really care about pushing myself. Although I did, obviously, want to know my total time. It was 32:27. Pretty good for three miles!

I ate well all day today - including dinner. Bart and I had dinner at Little Sheep which is a hot pot restaurant. It is basically broth in which you cook your various foods. We had different greens, noodles, lamb, beef, dumplings. What else? Oh, frozen tofu! My favorite, actually. I don't know how I forgot that one! Anyway, you just simmer your item in the broth until it is done. Pretty darn delicious. Hopefully somewhat nutritious!

Are you making any resolutions for the new year? I am going to have mine be to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day.

Good Morning

I'm up and at it. Walked this morning again but just walked. Feeling better than I was over the weekend but head is still full of it. Sore throat is gone though so that's good. Going to work today even though I could call in sick again. I have things to do though. And will have to do some shoveling when I get home. Have 3 inches out there this morning and more coming during the day. Catch you later.

Ah, weeds!

Well, I did it! I ran to my garden this morning. And it was really fun! It is an easy run - only a little over two miles. Man, do I have weeds. I have Thursday off, so I guess I know what I'll be doing!

I did some lunges and push ups today, too. I cannot believe we forgot to work on lunges and squats when I was home! Guess we will have to do that when you visit in February. It will make your behind sad if we remember to actually do it!

Back at it

I've made a decision this morning - and I'm excited about it. I'm going to run to my garden. I won't be able to get over until Thursday during daylight and I want to see what is up! So that will put me a little over two miles. I'm not going to worry about time this week. Just consistency. And making it enjoyable - like I am planning to do this morning!

I know you are taking a day off today - enjoy!

Good Night!

I'm tired!

I had a great run on YOUR treadmill this morning! It was fun and it was even more fun to think that you were just on the other side of the wall.

I did run yesterday at the hotel, too.

My holiday goal is two pronged: 1. I want to get some exercise every day - 20 minutes, 2. I'm not going to worry about eating at all! That's what the new year is for!

Good Morning

Another day. Don't know why the walking has seemed like such work this week but it has. But I've done it. One more day and then Sunday off. Well, off from walking anyway. They're still talking about big snow here Saturday night into Sunday! We'll have to watch it and see what happens. Are you packed?

Good Morning

Hi again. Pretty soon we can have this conversation in person! Really looking forward to having you home! Walking with the oldies these days. Some good walking music and some not. You seem to be having a lot of rain now. I thought your rainy season was in February when we are there! Hope you have a good day.

Good Morning

Another day. Walking really seemed like work this morning. Don't know why. I slept ok. But I really had to push myself to do it this morning. But I did. It's zero here this morning and going up to +10 today so much better than yesterday. Looking forward to seeing you. They're predicting snow for Saturday into Sunday so hope it doesn't get too bad. Have a good day.

Anticipating Slack

Well, dang is it cold! And rainy. And I don't do running it this style of cold. And I REALLY don't do running in the rain. Especially after the iPod incident, which you may recall. Because you picked me up in the pouring rain! Or at least my iPod - I think I finished my run!

This morning I was a little disheartened to get up and find out that it is winter!!! So I did lunges, squats, crunches, and push ups. 30 of each. Well, except for the crunches.

Tomorrow ought to be more of the same. We will have this rainy storm system through Thursday, I guess. Oh well! I'll just keep doing what I can do!

It was very rainy all day today so running at lunch was not an option, either. I couldn't even see the mountains out of my office window today! I think I'll just go to bed right now so I can warm up!

Good Morning

Geez, where have I been? Haven't posted here for a couple days? Anyway, didn't even turn the computer on today until a little while ago. Then we spent the last 30 minutes watching Carter's Christmas program. Very fun. Had a little brunch here this morning (just the 4 of us) for Poppa's birthday which is tomorrow (hint). Then took Josh to West Immanuela for his program practice. So a busy morning. Did get my walk in though. Peter, Paul and Mary this morning. Not the best walking music though. You are making great time on your runs I think! We haven't eaten any cookies here yet. Mom makes them and sticks them in the freezer! One week from tonight you will be here! Hurray! Have a good day.

Did it!

Even though I had a late night, I got up and ran this morning. And I am really glad I did because I've eaten about a million cookies today!

My time today was 32: 51. Yeah, not so great but that's ok. My head was not really in the game and I am really worn out! Also, I did lunges yesterday. OUCH! Wow are my stems sore!

Up Late!

I just got home! I met my friend Anne for dinner tonight and we got to gabbing and now it is all kinds of late! And, wow, was I tired all day today. I really don't eat a lot of meat and I am thinking that I might want to think about getting more protein and iron.

I had a great run today! Officially 10 minutes and 30 seconds per mile. My total time was 31:30. So that is great!

My iPod died with a mile left to go! So I had to run to the sound of my own singing - in my head.

Unhealthy eating day today. With dinner out. And COOKIES!

Brrr!

I need some mittens! It was pretty darn cold this morning. Which means I had to run fast! Today my time was 32:06. Yeah, a bit longer then yesterday. But still, we must admit I represent!

Good run today - seemed pretty vacant out there. Oh, except for all the junior high boys wearing their stinky boy perfume!

I had a healthy eating day today. Well, until I came home and ate THREE Christmas cookies! Oh well!

I am really tired. My teeth are already brushed. I'm submitting this and then packing it up for the night. I'm glad it is almost the weekend - I'm ready for some sleeping in. Even if it is only till 7 am!

Another Day

I slept so well last night! So well that I did not want to get up this morning! But I did. I hit snooze and thought to myself "hm....did you actually hit snooze? Or did you dismiss your alarm?" So I just got up!

I had a really good run this morning - 31:55! Best time yet! Although I am unofficially calling it 31:58. While I was yelling at the lady who almost hit me (a different person every day!) I stopped my watch. I am pretty sure I turned it right back on but I may have crossed the street before doing so. So I timed that crossing on the way home and add those three seconds on. Wow! That is a long explanation that basically ends the same way: I pretty much kick ass!

I tell ya! Those people and their stinking cars! Don't worry - I really keep an eye out for those fools.

I'm excited for tomorrow's run. I will be listening to Christmas....My Town! That will be fun. I decided not to listen to it tonight so it will be all shiny and new for me tomorrow.

Rolling out a new label tonight! I'm moving on from the Jog label. I think a 10:40/mile pace can officially be called a Run!

Another Run

Back at it today! I am especially glad because I really didn't sleep well and I went to be sort of questioning my commitment to getting up! I will admit that I hit the snooze a time or two, but I got up and went for a run.

My time today was 32:30. Pretty good especially considering that my head really was not in it. I ate well all day today, too. A lot of fruits and vegetables and all food I made myself.

Good Morning

Congratulations on the time! You are doing great! I'm jogging for about 10 of my 30 minutes now but don't know if I'll ever be able to do for the full 30. Mom made some of those cookies last week but never gave me one! They went right into the freezer. But I know where they are so might have to sneak one or two. Is Arlene somebody you work with or know from that group? I don't remember you mentioning her before. I've been for my walk and pretty soon we're going over to TF to buy our Christmas tree. Cold and very windy here this morning so not the best day to do it but want to get it up tomorrow. Going to decorate inside all afternoon today. Have a good day.

STOP THE PRESSES!!

My time today was the best this week! Dang! And YAY ME! I did not realize but I really did beat my time from yesterday!

Here is the rundown:

M: 32:51
T: 33:04
W: 32:34
Th: 32:32
F: 32:08

That means I've stripped 4 seconds short of a minute off my longest run time this week. And I've consistently improved. My longest time was on Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each saw an improvement in my time. That is pretty exciting.

Motivation

I had a really great exercise week. I have felt stagnant for the last month but I have known that it was because I was not really putting in a good effort. This week I really did and I can feel the results! What is interesting is that I did not feel really motivated, I made myself work hard, I feel highly motivated. Go figure. Actually, it makes sense. I recently read an article stating that people who don't stick with their exercise plan usually have low self esteem. But by exercising you can help raise your self esteem.

I had a good run today. Didn't beat yesterday's time though. I was positive I did though so I was pretty disappointed when I looked at my watch. Why did I think I beat yesterday? Because I ran so hard the last 1/4 mile, I thought I was going to barf! Ha! That is dedication! Or....something..... Anyway, it was a good run again. 32:08. I'm really happy with that time.

I'm also really happy with my new shoes! My feel are so much less sore. I can really already tell a difference thought out the day. Also, my right leg/hip does not feel so stiff today.

Mixed up my Pepparkakor dough tonight. I'm cheating though - I did not use white flour. I used hard white whole wheat. It has all the nutrition of whole wheat but comes from a different kind of wheat berry so it is lighter in color and has a more mild (white like) flavor. I think the substitution will be unnoticeable in such a spicy cookie. Or it could be an expensive mistake!! But I only mixed up half a batch in order to test my theory. I am helping Arlene with her Christmas tree on Sunday and I want to bring some over for her. She is the lady I've made krumkaka with - she grew up in North Dakota and is a very good Lutheran. Anyway, hopefully I've increased the health quotient of a Christmas cooked and hopefully it will be edible!

New Shoes!

My new shoes are great! My feet are old and they have been all kinds of sore for ages - and my running shoes were probably just making it worse. These new shoes are great and feel really comfy. Well know how they stand up in a few days I suppose.

Today my time was 32:31! Getting better! Also had a solid day of healthy eating. So, generally speaking, I'm feeling good!

Fun Things

Well, I had another really good run this morning. Total running time was 32:34! Yep, better then Monday's time! It is that first mile that is really dragging me down. For the past couple of weeks (actual running weeks, that is!) I've been consistently clocking in at 11:37 or so. But if not that exact time, just a few seconds off. My final two miles are where I'm seeing marked time improvement. So I'll need to focus on that first mile a bit more. I suppose my body is warming up in mile 1. Maybe I should do some hill work to help with my pace.

The other thing I am excited about is that I got a new pair of running shoes! For the first time in probably three years. Yeah, that's bad. I know. I am really excited to give them a try tomorrow.

Still foggy - no ghosts!

I really didn't want to get up today! I even went beyond my usual snooze count, but I had to put a stop to that when I realized what I did. So I got up, read the funnies, drank coffee, and went for a run.

I had a really good run today and felt like I beat my time yesterday - felt like I rand harder. Alas, that was not the case! My time today was 33:04. Which I'm still happy about! It is just funny how my perception was fully different then reality.

Foggy and COLD!!! again today, but not as foggy as yesterday. Ponces was dinner tonight so I imagine I have to do six (hundred) miles tomorrow!

Fun Run

Well, shoot! I'm tired! It is 8:26 PM and my teeth are brushed. I'm just about ready for bed. Note to self, do not stay up until 1 AM playing Storm the House. (by the way, I totally won!)

I had a really good run today. Felt good to be back at it and my head feels so much better.

It was so neat outside this morning! Really foggy. Very moist out there. Every time I blinked it felt like my eyelashes were crying! Of course, I had to be really careful due to decreased visibility. And fear of slipping. And the ghosts that live in The Fog!!!

Time: 32:51

Good Morning

It's getting kind of lonely here. But I'm up and at it. Had a very good night's sleep which was great. Also, only gained 2/10's of a pound over the big weekend so that's great, too! 4 lbs below my goal now so doing good. Walked with the Beatles this morning. Can you tell I'm working through my playlists from beginning to end? (Barry, Beach Boys, Beatles...can you guess who's next?)