Ah....Sleep

You know, sleeping is such a great thing! I went to bed at 8:30 last night. And fell right asleep. And I slept all night through until 5 AM. Probably could have slept a little more even! But I just had such a great day and felt so good. I love sleep. I ought to get more!!

I had a great run this morning. 29:02! I KNOW! And then I added two more pushups to each set this morning so I did a total of 48. Yep, you are right - nobody should pick a fight with me! And then I ran hills at lunch. Mostly because I needed to get the heck out of dodge for a bit.

I was so hot and sweaty from hills and working in my 100% non-air conditioned office that I had to shower when I got home! It is so much cooler today then yesterday, but it is still darn hot!

Well, I think I'm beating this weight thing. Saturday I was below my goal weight, but I really think that was just due to the heat. In other words, yes, I think I am smarter then my scale and know better when I am weighing something "for real"! And I was right - I'm back up. Two pounds above goal. But I really feel like I'm getting there. Now, between you and me, after I make goal I can probably stand to lose another 5. Just flabby stomach stuff, if you know what I'm saying. It is there to be lost! But I'll probably just continue what I'm doing after I hit my goal, not cut calories or add exercise to make five more pounds. Talk about making life not worth living!!

Good Morning

This is getting weird. Didn't do anything yesterday morning because it was Sunday and my day off from exercise. However, Mom wanted to go for a walk after supper so we did almost 2 miles and my leg bothered me the whole time. Hadn't bothered me at all Saturday on the bike ride or the rest of the day. And didn't bother me yesterday until we started the walk.

So this morning when I got up I went for a 2 mile walk and it was just fine! Only difference was that I did the stretching exercises this morning and didn't last night before we went. Must be the difference. They are such simple exercises and not strenuous at all so hard to believe they matter but they must. Anxious now to see how the rest of the week goes. Am giving the walking/bike riding routine one more week. I wanted to try running this morning when it felt ok but resisted the temptation. But I really do want to get back to that. Don't get my heart rate up while walking at all and only occasionally on the bike when going up hills.

Have a good day!

The heat!

Holy smokes is it hot! Another hot one today, but not 104 like yesterday, I don't think. I did run this morning - at 9:30. It was already 75!

I'm going to bed. Yep, it is 8:20. I'm worn!

Good Morning

Almost afternoon! We slept until 8:00 this morning so very late start to the day. And I completely forgot about doing the pre icing business. Never crossed my mind. Went for a bike ride around the block which I now know is 4.1 miles. And cut 2 minutes off my time from the other day! 23.38. That is work, too, though! I always thought bike riding was easier than running but not so sure about that anymore. That hill coming up 150th Ave. nearly kills me! Doesn't look that steep but it's long. Made it without getting off the bike though. And that doesn't seem to bother the leg at all. Don't feel any strain at all like I do when walking or running.

Just made it!

29:59! Whew! I think I'm slowing down as I start the second mile. I don't know why. Maybe because it is easy and I'm taking a break?

I did 50 pushups this morning!!! Boy style! 5 sets with about 90 seconds between.

I am getting up at 5 tomorrow but I'm not running in the AM. I am getting up to study. My paper is DONE! Final tomorrow. I'm really ready to be done. Anyway, I'm going to run tomorrow - if it isn't killer hot again, that is. I could go to the beach although I suppose everyone in the world (or at least SD!) will be there!

Runnin

Last night I made an executive decision and I'm sticking to it!! I am doing homework at lunch today, so no hills. Because of this decision, I decided to run four miles this morning. To "make up" for my lunch. And, shockingly, I actually did it! Sometimes things sound GREAT at midnight and terrible at 6 AM.

My time this AM was 41:26. I want to re-calculate my 4 mile route, though. I'm wondering if it is a bit over. Or if it has been so long since I've done it that I over ran. Or that extra mile just plain really slows me down!! I do know that I was at 29:59 at 3 miles. Just made it! Whew!

Unanticipate Great Run!

I woke up feeling....well, not really cranky. But kind of. And then I got ready to go and was late (by 4 minutes!), and I noticed that my iPod was getting low on juice. Just....SIGH. So I went outside and saw the beautiful pink sky and my mood lifted right away. I was just really pleased to be outside and see such a pretty day! Saw all my "friends" when I was out this AM. And! I passed another runner! Taller then me too! And, no, I did not count out loud!

I felt pretty strong in my run this AM. Time was 29:41. Then I came back and did pushups, squats, and lunges.

I hate my scale! Up a half pound. No big deal, just really irritating because I have been working on weight LOSS, not weight GAIN!! I do need to figure something out for school nights. I have been eating something when I get home and I just don't like eating that late at night. I believe that calories are calories, and it does not really matter when I eat them. All the same.......just need to develop a different night habit for school nights.

I may or may not run hills at lunch. I have a giant paper due Saturday, and I'm dedicated to writing it TODAY! I'll bring my gym bag though and play it by ear!

Something New

I'm going to give AM posting a try. I can always edit to add hills or other stuff.

I had a great run this morning. Just right under the wire, let me tell you!! 29:59!

I didn't have to wear my safety vest today. Why? Cause I left super late!! 6:15! But I was dedicated to the run, so I did not let some lateness stop me. And I saw more runners this AM then I bet I have in the past month!! Three!

Such a beautiful morning here. But I think it is going to get hot! But I saw the big orange sun coming up so it was darn enjoyable. Fall is on the way though. It used to be practically full daylight when I would run at 6!

Editing to add: Yep, I ran hills at lunch! Boy, I'm ready for it to cool down a bit. It is so hot it just really takes the joy out of running at lunch. Soon enough it will happen. Probably right around the time I get company!

Good Morning

Raining here this morning so I walked on the treadmill instead of going for a bike ride. That will have to wait until tomorrow now. Leg bothered me the whole time on the mill, too, so don't know what's going on. Did the stretching exercises and then walked 31.11 and got to 2 miles. Then did my 15 pushups, 20 situps and another 10 pushups. Sitting on ice now. This is getting to be very old. Hope you have a good day.

Runnin

My run was a bit slower today - 30:17. All I can say in my defense is that I did not sleep a wink! I mostly ran on the road today because it was so darn early that I didn't want to play with the curbs. No skunks!

40 pushups today - boy style. I did them ten at at time with breaks for lunges and squats in between.

Then I did hills at lunch. And I ate healthy all day. So a good job. This is a boring post but I'm tired! Nite.

Good Morning

I ran today! Did the whole 2 miles but it wasn't easy. Haven't run it for a week and could sure feel it. Leg bothered me some but not painful. Just more like an ache. But that's the way it's been. So I did it today (in 19.36) and am planning to just get back to it every morning and see what happens. It's been very depressing to not be able to do it. Have ice on it now and going to PT pretty soon to see what they will say. I have done their exercises every morning and will continue that for this week at least. That's the news from here.

Evening Walk

Mom and I went for a brisk 2 mile walk after supper tonight! And it felt good to be doing it. I will see how the leg feels in the morning but if it feels like it does tonight I am going to try and run the same route and see how it goes. Have another PT appointment at 10 am tomorrow so would like to test it out before I go to that. I will report.

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A new post so we have somewhere new to comment!!

Well, I had a long day today but I did run. And I'm so glad I did. I didn't get out until 2 PM I guess. School and then work. But it is about ten degrees cooler then just a few weeks ago. Still hot, but not too bad. My time was over 30. Maybe 30:30~ But I'm sticking with my heat excuse!!

Major accomplishment for me today. I went to Henry's to get dinner making. And I was at that bad decision making level of hungry. And there it was. Chocolate pudding. It actually made it into my shopping sack! But I put it back. I didn't really want it. It was just habit and comfort. So, I worked on flexing my healthy eating muscles!

Good Morning

Have my exercises down to 15 minutes this morning and then walked 17 on the treadmill and ran 3 more. Then I had to quit. Will stick to this routine until I go back to PT on Monday. Not expecting them to tell me much more though. Have a good day.

Same Ol!

Yep, another one just like the other one! Ran in the AM - too lazy to get up and get my watch, but it was under 30. 29 something or other. Then I did my girl pushups again (100 - 4 sets), squats, lunges. Ran hills at lunch.

I'm curious, did your appetite change when you started running? Not so much wanting to eat more vs. less, but the kind of things you want? I have been on a bread kick for several months now, and I've never been a giant lover before. Don't get me wrong, I have always liked bread. Now I'm loving it! Oh, and pudding. I love pudding!

Good Morning

No run this morning. I got up as usual and did all the exercises recommended yesterday by the physical therapist. Took me 22 minutes to do them! And when I was done my leg was more sore than when I began! Is it suppose to be that way? I don't know. I got on the treadmill but just couldn't do it. So, I don't know what I'll do here. Going back to PT on Friday morning so I guess I will do these exercises again tomorrow and Friday and see what happens. I will get up 15 minutes earlier tomorrow and see if I can still get at least a walk in after the exercises.

Good Morning

Good morning. Did my 2 miles this morning in 20.13. Cool morning here. Only 52 when I left the house. Going to physical therapy this afternoon so hope that helps my leg. Have a good day off!

Day Off

Executive decision. I'm taking the morning off. I just popped my ear buds in and turned on my iPod. Well....tried. Tis dead. And I'm just not interested in running sans iPod today. Just not.

Hm. You know what? I'm breaking out the jump rope. Right now!

Edited to add: did it! Jumped rope and did pushups, squats, and lunges.

I've been challenged to 100 pushups - and I've accepted the challenge! But! The challenge is for 100 girl pushups. So today I did 100 but I broke them into 4 intervals. Sunday will be the day I do 100 girl pushups in a row. I actually do think I can do 100 without a break right now, but I want to practice a bit.

Good Morning

And good news! I did the 2 miles in under 20 this morning! 19.47. Best time since I hurt my leg. Still bothering me but I'm just running through it. I had no clue I was running faster today so was surprised to get home and see the time. Also surprised because I didn't leave the house until 8:00 and it was already 72 and very humid. So, feeling good about that. And I am down to my pre Montana weight so nothing but good news from here this morning. Hope you have a good day, too.

Back on track

I'm having motivational issues this week. I'm doing it....I just don't really want to do it!

Good run this morning, back on track with 29:35. Then I did hills at lunch. You know, the usual. As usual. Sigh.

Maybe I need some new music to spice it up!

Today....

Was the day. Yup. 30:01. Sigh. Well, in my defense, I was working on 5 hours of sleep, less coffee then usual, AND I overslept!

For real - I overslept! My alarm went off at 5 and I turned it off and closed my eyes 'for just a sec!' Then I snapped out of it and it as 5:11! Anyway, I was really uninterested in getting up. I was also uninterested in running! ABBA tomorrow, for sure.

Kind of taking a break from 100 pushups. Today I did 4 sets of 10. I am going to keep that up for a bit and then get back into the program.

What else? Hills at lunch. The usuh!

Hoo boy!

These are some loooong days I'm putting in! But it is interesting and worthwhile. And hard. It is really really hard!

I had a great run this AM. I was surprised because I felt sluggish. But my time was 29:38. You know how heartbreaking it is going to be on that day when I am over 30, right? Watch for the day with no time listed. That will be the day. Geesh! Why am I outing myself???

Also did hills at lunch.

Noticeably absent these past few days - pushups! I'm soooo over it. And, honestly, I forgot yesterday. I'll have to figure out what I'm doing about those!

Also, I can report that I gained five million pounds in the desert. Seriously. Five million.

Good Morning

Good morning. Did the 2 mile run this morning in 20.04 so better time than yesterday. Leg felt fine most of the way. Started to feel some strain there with a 1/4 mile left to go but kept on plugging along. Think the worst is behind me now. Beautiful morning out there. 58 when I left the house. No wind. Perfect. Hope you're feeling better today.

Good Morning

Good morning. Well, I ran the whole two miles outside this morning but I could feel it in that leg. I just kept going though. Had a slow time (20.26) but I ran the whole way. Will see how it feels later in the day. Right now it just sort of aches. Not pain, just an ache. Catch you later.

Good Morning

Good morning! Guess you are having fun in the desert but I'm here slugging away! I used the treadmill again this morning because it was thundering, lightning, and raining when I was ready to go out. Walked for 16 minutes and ran for 17 minutes! And did fine. Leg feels ok even now so I'll have to see what the day brings but think it is finally healing. Hurray! Have fun in the desert! Hi to Bart.

Runnin

Well, I had another solid showing this morning! And I was pretty surprised. I felt slow. 29:26 was my time. I feel like I've really broken a barrier. I also ran hills at lunch and then took a little walk during break at school.

Here is the funny thing - my scale isn't changing much. I was at a low this AM but I bet I'll be back up a bit tomorrow. I've just noticed I'm hovering. But I have also noticed that changes seem to be happening. I think I am still losing fat. I have never been a huge believer in the theory that a person does not lose weight because they are gaining muscle, but maybe it is true. I word a dress today that I have not been able to even consider putting on for 10 years. Yeah, I have old clothes! But my point is that I don't know if I could have worn it a month ago even though I only weigh two pounds less - so sayeth the scale!

Pretty excited for desert times. I am not going to run though. It will be over 100! I'll run tomorrow AM and I suppose Sunday afternoon or evening. So one day off.

My brain....

It is broken! I've been studying for hours!

I had a great run this morning. Under 30 again, I'm just so amazed! It is neat to be beating my goal! 29:02 was my time, and it just felt like such a strong run.

I felt better about my pushups this morning. I don't know - maybe this program is designed for men who bulk up more easily?

So...eating today. Are wasabi peas healthy? Cause that's what I ate!!

Freak Out!!

This is short and sweet (like me!! Yeah, I know - I stole that one!). I'm totally freaking out about Chemistry! Well, not about chemistry actually. But about the algebra required for chemistry! In fact, I sat through class thinking "I'm totally going to clean house!" and then he handed out the "how is your algebra" review. I've got some brushing up to do. I am going to make the nerds at work review with me tomorrow.

SO!

Good run this am - 29:07!! Then hills at lunch. We also had a 30 minute break tonight so I walked around then, too.

OTR

That is ON the record, not off! So. For the record, I'm hating 100 pushups. I reverted back to day one of week four today. Could hardly do it! Pretty frustrating.

I had a really good run this morning though. I am surprised because it was one of those days where I forced myself! And it was the first day since I got back from vacation that I snoozed! Otherwise I've gotten up at 5 - with my alarm - every day. Not today though.

Anyway, my time was 28:54. Woo hoo! And then I ran hills at lunch. So, back in the swing.

I'm going to bed early tonight - maybe at 8 or 8:30. I'm just really worn out. And I start my chemistry class tomorrow so maybe I'm just nervous about that. But I also was not sleeping too well for a while, so maybe I'm just catching up!

Good Morning

And so we start another week. Time flies when you're having fun. It will slow down now though because I go back to work tomorrow!

Walked for 31 minutes on the treadmill this morning. Could feel it in my leg some but it was manageable. Tried to run but couldn't do that. So, my new plan is to walk this week and just accept that. If I'm not able to run next week, I will have to pursue further medical advice I guess.

Have a good day!

Exercise!

Of the brain! I did a lot of work tonight. I could practically smell my little grey cells burning! Thank goodness for OCD behavior. I have no idea why I decided to check the calendar tonight. Because I was positive the final was Sunday! Well, no harm done.

I jumped rope this morning! I tell you, that is crazy exercise. Five sets of 100, I think. In between, I did squats (ten/set) and worked on my pushups. And I did them. My sets were 16/18/13/13/20.

I've made a decision, though. I'm going to do week 4 over. It was just such a struggle. I did it but I want to build up more strength. So I will be doing 7 weeks to 100 pushups!