Tired!

I'm done working! Not at work, just life work. Actually I had a good night - I've just had a lot to do.

Ran this AM - 29:20. Did the pushups and such. Ran hills (and errands!!) at lunch. Then I had to work late because it is just so darn busy. So busy. Then I met Bart at the cages after work! That was really great. It has been too long since I've been and I could feel it. I'm glad tomorrow is not pushup day because my arms hurt tonight!

Then I did some grocery shopping things and then some cooking things and then I did some cleaning things. Now I'm doing go to sleep things!

Cooling down

It is really cooling off now. I realized at lunch today that this was the first time I actually enjoyed running hills in maybe two months. It just has not been fun and I've only done it out of habit. Today was really nice.

Good run this AM - nothing exotic or exciting happened so I have nothing exciting or exotic to report! I left late today - maybe at 6:15. I did get up at 5 though. I've been reading Poirot recently and that is mucking up my bed time!

I'm excited for company so I can have more exciting news to report.

Oh, sleep!

I sure had a night of tossing and turning last night. Until, oh, 4 AM I suppose! Then I slept like a rock! But I did get up at 5 and I had a really good run. One of those runs were it just felt good. So I'm glad I did it. My time was 29:24.

Did the usual pushups, lunges, squats. I did run hills at lunch.

While I was up two pounds today (of course!!) I feel like I'm falling into a comfortable zone with my weight/size. Like I am where I ought to be.

Weekend Update

I ran both Saturday and Sunday. My time Saturday was just over 30 - but I forgive myself as it was hot! I had school at 1 and needed to finish my presentation. That is why I was running in the heat.

Today I ran but I forgot my watch. So who knows! That's ok - it was fun and enjoyable.

My weight is really down right now, which seems weird based on what I've been eating. But I'm clocking in at 126.5 yesterday and today. Just need to keep it up! Or down, I mean!!

Slow Moving

But moving! I was tired and had another day where I didn't want to get up! But I did. And, as usual, I'm glad I did. My run was OK. I had a lot on my mind and just could not zone out. So I felt unfocused and sluggish.

I'll be back on track tomorrow, I bet.

Good Morning

Another cool morning here so my days are numbered I'm sure. But I did the ride and it felt good to be out there. Did the exercises when I got back and now off to another day. Hope you have a good one.

29:12

And that was with a pit stop! I never can change my music as I'm going. Well, beyond flipping to the next song, that is. But I had to stop to pick a different album. And I still had a great time!

Did pushups and lunges and squats when I came home.

I worked from home today, so I didn't do hills. Also, I think it was over 100 today so that would have been a bad idea anyway!

It is late, but I really need to run tomorrow. Pizza was dinner tonight. I have a Luigi's by me now! Bart and I went. Two slices and a pop for $5.50! But I know how the scale feels about me eating anything other then lettuce! Bitter!

I'm actually picking up my car tomorrow - just took a little longer then he expected. So I'll run in the AM and then walk over to the shop, which is about 1 mile away.

Again!

29:01 again this morning! Weird - two days in a row.

I didn't sleep again last night. Actually read in bed, which is really odd for me. But I did get up at 5 and was running after 6.

I had another good run - felt good and strong! Then ab stuff when I came home. And then hills at lunch.

29:01

I have a new album I'm listening to and it is making my runs speedy! Do you know the band Muse? Heart!

I really didn't want to get up today. I didn't sleep well last night. But I did it anyway! And I had a really good run. Then I did the pushups, lunges, squats. Good times. And hills at lunch!

The usual.

Happy Monday, Beet Man!

Good Morning

Up and at it although we did sleep in until 7:30. Did the 4 mile bike ride and my exercises. Am now going to spend the rest of the day pickling beets. Sure hope someone comes home eventually to help us eat them.

Weekend Run

I had a good run today, clocking in at 29:36. I was surprised because I tend to slow down on the weekends, I've noticed!

Had a bad snacking/eating day, but such is life! I'm already moving on!

Slacker!

Well, only in getting my update done!

I had a good run this morning - even though I had NO desire to crawl out of bed! 5 hours just does not do it for me! My time was 29:03. Then I did my now usual group of pushups, etc.

Hills at lunch.

And now....bed!

Day Off Pay Off!

As you know, I did not run yesterday. This morning I had a great run! My time was 28:57!! I was really excited! I like hitting those 28s - although I think this is only the second time I've done it! Look at me, talking up "those 28s" like I'm an old pro!

Then I did some ab stuff. I'm trying to do a bit more of that and see if that helps the tummy. Although I do know that a lot of that will be resolved with a bit more weight loss.

Did hills at lunch. It was really nice to get out because it was busy. Again.

Hit my goal weight today! I need it to "stick" for at least a week before I will tell you "I made my goal" though!

Jumping!

Well, as you know, I decided to jump rope this morning. I went to bed waaay too late last night (midnight!). Even though I got up at 5, I was not happy about it!

So I did four sets of this:
100 jumps
14 pushups
20 squats
10 lunges

Pretty good. Then the normal hills at lunch.

Kicking and screaming

Just one of those mornings! I did not want to get up - in fact, I snoozed for 5 minutes. Almost stayed in bed until 6 or 6:30, but cooler heads prevailed (apparently I suffer from multiple personality disorder!) and then I did get up. And then we had to negotiate about running. I went out but taking that first step that transitions from walk to run was soooo hard!

But I'm glad I did it. Hard day at work today and a hard day at school, so it was necessary. And my time was good - 29:07. The did a bunch of ab stuff when I came back.

I ran hills late today - but I ran them. I didn't do lunch till 2.

Now I'm home and eating dinner - just some oatmeal. And back at it tomorrow!

Cutting it close!

My time this am as 29:54! Under the wire!

It was a beautiful morning. So much cooler then it has been recently. Really enjoyable. Plus, I listened to Abba! That always makes for happy times.

Lunges, squats, and pushups upon my return.

Hill running at lunch.

My new co-worker started today and she is a runner too. She is interested in doing some hills with me. It will be nice because I often think I don't really push myself as hard as I could on the hills. So, motivation!

And, as always, tomorrow is another day. Until then.

Good Morning

We start another week. I didn't get up until 7 this morning but then did the exercises and went for the 4 mile bike ride. Leg didn't bother me at all. Sitting on ice now though as a precaution. Going to PT at 9:30 and, yes, it's with Anne.

Another gorgeous morning here. We are having summer weather! Going to 85 today. Been in the 80's now for more than a week. Just beautiful. Hard to believe in the middle of September but nice. Plan to make some tomato juice this afternoon.

Took the old dance music with me this morning and enjoyed that so thanks again.

Sunday Stuffs

Another busy day here, exercise wise anyway! I had a run this morning - over 30 minutes, but hey, it is the weekend!

Then my girlfriend, Anne, and I headed over to Coronado and took a walk. Leisurely but probably 4 miles round trip. And you know how that sand can be!

Healthy eating day here, too. Had a couple of opportunities to make bad choices today but I did well!

Good enough!

I did not want to get out of bed this morning! But I did. I just don't want to mess up my habit because getting up at 5 is unnatural. And if I stop I don't know if I'll start again!

I had a much better run then anticipated - 29:38. I just am so worn today that I was surprised. I thought I would be slower.

Then I did pushups, lunges, and squats.

I did not run hills at lunch - too worn! I know I will get a good night sleep and feel better tomorrow.

27:00!!!

OK, actually, I forgot my watch today. So it COULD have been 27! I was going to do an estimate based on my music, but I decided not to bother because seconds really do count.

I did get my a@$ handed to me by another runner this morning. And then I thought, "Well, I'm not 18, I'm not a man, and I'm not 6 feet tall!" And then I thought, "Wow, those are just excuses!!!" and I ran faster!

Did some ab stuff when I came home. Then hills at lunch. Man, that is getting old. Mostly with the heat.

Don't trust the scale

The scale is our enemy! Today I weighed 3 pounds less then yesterday. My scale is out to get me! Actually, I suppose I'm getting all that "eating out salt" out of my system. Yeah, I just blamed salt rather then calories.

Good run this AM - 29:50. Pushups upon my return. Then hills at lunch. So, the usual!

I sure had a hard time getting up today. I actually snoozed. 5 AM came fast!

Do you like polenta? I'm making for the first time tonight. Fried in a little bit of olive oil, topped with sauteed tomatoes/garlic/pepper/balsamic/basil, and some prosciutto and mozzarella. Totally excited!!

UPDATE: Dinner was TOTALLY DELICIOUS!!!

My tough start

Well, I had a tough beginning today, too! My running time was pretty good - 29:42. But darn if I did not get a stomach cramp about half way through. I kept running because I figured it would just take me longer to get home if I didn't!! But, good time anyway.

Then the SAD news! Scale related! But I knew that was going to be the case. I ate so much over the weekend. All if it was with others, so at least it was social and not at home secret binging! And I know I'll get it back together. It is just frustrating when I sabotage myself like this!

I did run hills at lunch. It is SO much cooler today! I don't think that will last, but I enjoyed it today when I could!

Good Morning

Well, not so good I guess. Leg started to bother me as the day went on yesterday. Mike, Angie, Mom, and I went for a 2 mile walk after supper and it bothered me the whole way. Not too bad this morning but I can feel it. Did the bike ride this morning. Sitting on ice now. I don't want to go back to the clinic but might have to. Will see what today brings. This is getting very, very old.

Hope you have a good day.

Good Morning

I ran this morning! Did the two miles in 20.04. First time I've tried to run in 3 weeks I think. A little strain in the leg but not bad at all. Didn't think I would make it in the breathing department but just kept going and did it! How quickly we can get back out of shape if we don't keep it up. Also added 5 situps (so 25) and 5 pushups (2 sets of 15) so will see how that goes through the week. Weight has been holding steady the last 3 days at 48 lbs below my beginning weight and 7 lbs below my goal weight. So I must be at a new goal. We'll see how it goes this week.

And I was in new running shoes, too! How about that? We stopped at Penney's yesterday and I got another pair of Nike Airs. That's what I've been wearing to run/walk/bike now for a year and I like 'em so bought a new pair. Been going to do it for 2 months but finally got there to get them.

And, yes, my bike has those skinny tires and that's why I don't like the gravel. But I don't work as hard just going north 2 miles. Not enough hills that way!

Have a lawn that needs mowing. Have a good day!

30:12

Yep! 30:12. But I knew it was going to happen. Felt tired and sluggish all morning! In fact, I almost decided to sleep in when my alarm went off. Anyway, I knew I was in the over 30 zone at the first step, but I didn't really try to push myself. Just tried to keep going. And I did!

I did do about a million pushups this morning. OK, well 60 actually. Not all at once, though. 5 sets of 12. I'm getting good!

No hills this afternoon. I had an errand to run (for my very own chemistry experiment I'm doing this month!) and it was so HOT again!

I did not stay away from the scale. Should have listened though!

Quick

This is short and sweet! Cause I'm worn out tonight.

I'm glad I ran four miles when the mood struck yesterday - cause I sure didn't feel like it this morning. Didn't feel like any of it, actually! But I did it. And my time was good - 29:28. Then just did some core stuff. Also I did run hills at lunch, but I should not have done. Too darn hot. Live and learn. Although I'm sure I'll do it again tomorrow!!

I was very excited - I anticipated ending my week telling you that I was .5 pounds away from my goal! But this morning I was 1.5!! Sigh. But I'm healthy and that is what counts, and I know it.

Woo Hoo!

First, it was so beautiful this morning! I actually really enjoy getting outside so early because it is just so darn pretty.

I also know that I ran right through an area where a skunk had been. YUCK!

Anyway, great run again today. My three mile was 29:17. I was having so much fun, though, that I decided to do four! And I'm pleased to report that my 4 mile time was 39:53! First time I've done that in under 40 minutes!

Then I did pushups, lunges, and squats - the usual. But I also did some calf lifts, and let me tell you, my butt was on FIRE!!

I didn't do hills at lunch. Too darn hot. And if I think it was too hot, you KNOW it was hot! I did dud up and go for about a 30 minute walk. Nothing strenuous. Just a reason to get out of the office.

Then I met Bart over at the cages after work. Boy, can I tell it has been forever since I've done that! I can already tell I'm going to be sore tomorrow. And I'm really glad tomorrow isn't a pushup day!!

Another good one!

I had another good showing this morning - 29:06! These last two days have been really great. Because I'm running so well and so hard. Really kind of pushing myself but in a way that feels good.

I came home and did some core exercises but I also did some ab stuff too today. I've gotten off track with that. I know that my stomach will show results with some additional weight loss, but maybe some ab work will help, too.

Ran hills at lunch. I'm getting bored with that so I might throw the cages back into the mix. It has been a while!