Nada

Well, I've got nothing. I'm just not feeling great - in fact, I plan on calling in sick to work tomorrow. I'm OK, just kind of stomachache-y and headache-y. So I'm phoning it in and taking her easy.

Sure am thinking of you and your foot. Have a great bike ride!

Stuff and things

I made an executive decision last night and I slept in. Until 6! And I still didn't want to get up! And I did not run. I really needed to get my plants in their containers, so I did that. And it was a really fun way to start the morning!

I did run hills at lunch. Just beautiful out.

Beach Times!

Well, I did not get up and run today! Anne and I were going to make cupcakes today but it was just so amazingly beautiful that we went to Coronado instead! And, apparently, so did the rest of San Diego! But for all the crowds, it was really a beautiful walk. We walked a little over 3 miles, and I know I'll be feeling the sand walking tomorrow!

Hope you had a fantastic day.

Walking

Well, I had a long day today! Up at 5, study in the am, then the test. Then I came home to run. And, wow, was it not fun! I ran about 2 miles and then walked the last. I sure don't usually do that but I just had no energy or interest!

Back at it tomorrow!

I forgot!

I went to bed last night and realized I forgot to post! Wow! But my computer was shut down so I figured I would just do it in the AM. And here I am! Naturally, I could have done it last night since I could not fall asleep forever! I have a big test this morning at 8 am, so I suppose that was on my mind.

Anyway, I ran yesterday and I recall it was great. That is the problem with posting the next day, who really remembers?? Anyway, good run and a little cool out. It was a pushup day yesterday so I did pushups and abs.

Then I ran hills when I got home.

I also ate healthy all day. I really am trying to get back into health being my priority mode. I was eating a lot of junk there for a while and not running consistently. Seems like it fell apart when I had to take time off from hills because of overtime at work!

Have a great day! I'll let you know how my test goes!

The new black.....

That is snooze for me! The new "it" thing...the thing to do! But I got up and I got it together.

Note to self: don't make coffee when you are talking on the phone! I poured my first cup and it was tan water! YUCK! I made new - I don't feel like torturing myself at 5 (OK, OK, 5:15!!) in the morning!

Good run - 29:43. Beautiful morning and it smelled delicious out there. And the sun is such a pretty, giant, orange ball in the sky. Very enjoyable.

Did bands upon my return.

And then I did hills at lunch.

I'm trying to get my night eating together. It is kind of hard on class night. But tonight I had yogurt and strawberries at the break and now I'm having a "treat" of chocolate soy milk. I sure looked forward to it, at least!

Out of bed!

I forgot to make my post! What is this world coming to? Or what am I coming to, I guess! Can't blame the world for everything. No matter how hard I try.

I have two ways of failing to get up in the morning. First is snooze. Just hitting the snooze again and again and again.

The other way is to think I hit the snooze when, in reality, I dismiss the alarm! And that is what I did this morning. I just don't know what is going on with me. Totally unlike myself recently. Anyway, at 5:17 I thought "Well, I could just sleep till six at this point...." But, nope! Pulled myself out of bed and made a day of it.

Good run this morning. Sub-30. Listened to Downhere again. Probably will tomorrow, too! Also, I saw my first orange blossoms of the spring!!

Did pushups and abs.

And I ran hills at lunch!

Full day!

Sure hope your foot feels better tomorrow!

Better late then never!

I had such a slow start today! I didn't even get out of bed until 5:25. Note that I didn't sleep until then. My snooze kept going off every five minutes! I should have just gotten up!

It was 7:10 by the time I hit the road this morning, but I was not going to let anything stop me. I had a good run with a time of 29:28.

I did run hills today at lunch. And I ran them yesterday at lunch too. It felt so good today. One of those days where it just felt good to pack my brain away.

Did I tell you I splurged and bought a 2004 Downhere CD? Well, I did! And I ran with it today and it was great. I can't wait to finish it tomorrow! I'm make you one!

Thanks for being here for me. I love you.

Hope your foot is better!

PS - the health care bill has me rethinking my Facebook membership!

All Right.....

I did something. Not a lot of something, but something. Breaking out of this cranky funk.

I ran hills at lunch today and I'm so glad I did. It was pretty cool out, but nice to get out of the office for sure.

It is just 9, but I'm going to bed. It has been quite a while since I've had a poor night of sleep, but I did last night. Just a lot on my mind I guess! So I'm worn out and I bet I will sleep really well.

I WILL run tomorrow and I'll report back here!

Hope you had a great trip today!

Good Morning

What? Did you take the whole weekend off?

I did the run on the treadmill this morning at 5.8 mph so working back up to 6.0. That's my goal by the end of this week. Next week my goal is to be doing it outside. I hope. I took Peter, Paul, and Mary with me this morning. Was in more of a quiet mood today I guess. It was good. Also did push ups and sit ups.

Now, off to Duluth. Have a good day!

Good Morning

Late getting on here today because we slept in until 8:00 am! I did the run at 5.7 and that went fine. Felt good. Also did push ups and sit ups and feeling a little better about that. Would have run outside this morning but it was only 38 and my low temp threshhold is 40! Cold weekend here.

Another done

And I don't mean the run. I mean my day. At work, specifically! Geesh. So frustrating.

Anyway! Beautiful day here today - a tad cooler then yesterday during the day and WAAAY colder tonight then it was last night! I took a walk for about 15 or 20 minutes during class break and, dang, it was chilly!

Good run this AM. I listened to Footloose too! So weird! And I planned it yesterday! Anyway, very fun. And a sub-30 run, so that made me happy.

Getting back into pushups so I did those and some abs today.

Then hills at lunch today. I did 8 reps - well, I THINK I did 8! I was getting done and I thought 'I'm pretty sure I did 7....positive, really....' but I did another just to be positive positive!

On a roll!

Well, I had another under 30 run this morning. And I'm especially glad cause I had some SERIOUS doubts about this one! I was about 40 seconds behind when started the horseshoe! That is pretty flat, so I tried to make some up and I maybe picked up 15 seconds, but nothing too life changing. I really had to make my push at the very end - the last 1/4 mile or so. Which I don't like to do so much because it is up that tricky hill. Tricky because it seems like such a little incline - but it is so much longer then I ever remember. I'm surprised every day!!

Did the bands today when I got back. And then I ran my hill x 7! It was good!

Have an excellent run in the AM!!

Finally!

29:39 today! I didn't think I would be under thirty minutes, so I was happy and surprised when I made my time!

I was running late this morning, so no bands. Tomorrow though. I did run hills at lunch - 7 rounds! Guess I'm getting back up to speed. I'm not doing the mountain run on Saturday though. I'm just not in that kind of shape! Next time!

Beautiful morning and day. And the time change gave me a great opportunity to see the giant rising orange sun.

I did it!

Darn, was it nice at lunch today! And I made it outside and to my hill. After my official "lunch" time, but who cares!

I did the hill 7 times, so I'm back up to my full number.

I had a delicious steak for dinner tonight (thanks Bart!) so I bet I'll run extra fast in the AM!

Outside Again!

Wow! Two days in a row. Temp was about 65 at 3 pm so I decided to get up and go. And I did. Time was much better today. 20.09 for 2 miles. Not sure how soon I'll try the whole 3 mile route. You know, going up hill the first half mile takes a toll! Maybe need another route. But every other way means that big hill at the very end coming back up 180th just to get home! Might try that next time though. Not sure what the forecast is for tomorrow. Hoping for more of the same.

Oh, and the treadmill guy is coming tonight around 9 pm to diagnose the problem.

Nada

I'm not running this morning. I just don't have it in me. I'll run today at lunch for sure. I'll have an update then!

I did it!

Outside! About 4:00 today I looked at the thermometer on the deck and it read "70" in the sun so I put on a t shirt and ran outside! Only did 2 miles and they were slow (20.36) but I did it and did it outside! About the time the treadmill is fixed I'll be running outside every day.

Walking Report

Mom went with me today to the church and we both walked for 30 minutes. All went well. But I'd rather be running and, in fact, I did run two extra laps! Yes, I ran in church! Don't tell.

Exercise Take Out

So every minute counts. I'm including lots more action in my day now that it is spring and I'm running behind the kiddos.

We're in Duluth now and have been swimming and running outside a lot. Also, I'm using the elliptical here at the hotel. So it has been good. My difficult thing about being away is food!

Slow.....

I had another really slow run today. Over 30 minutes again. Funny, with about 3/4 of a mile left I just really felt all blown out. Like I had nothing left to give. I often get bored, but it is rare that I feel like I've got no energy left! So....I think it is the hills and my muscles are just tired. But I also have not had any meat for a few days so maybe I need to do some nutrition work!

I did pushpus and abs when I got back. And I stretched that darn hip muscle!

And I did run hills at lunch! Only 5 though. I'll go back to 7 next week.

That's all from SD!

Ouch!

Well, I've spent all the live long day gimping around! Those hills yesterday really did a number on me. I can tell I'm out of practice. I actually feel bruised.

Naturally, that did not keep me from running! I had a slow run today - more then a minute over yesterday's time. But I did it and that is what counts.

I also ran hills today. I really have to keep at it and not slack off again. I really don't think there is any way I'll be prepared to run up a mountain in a week!

To the Rescue

I made the lottery for Grandma's Half Marathon June 19th! That's the good news. I am unable to be pumped up and motivated to train. That's the bad news. A wise person told me that if I used Fitnatics I would be motivated, inspired and supported as I train for and run my first half marathon. This is, by the way, one of my life goals. So, I hope I can change my attitude and really do something I can be proud of.

Thanks for being here Fitnatics!!

Brrrr!

All right smarty pants! Did you use up all the heat when you were here? Or did you pack it up in your suitcase and take it home with you! Cause it was DARN cold today! I had to wear a running coat. Never really did warm up today.

I had a great - but lonely - run this morning. Well, not "great". A utility run, I guess. Nothing too special but a good time and I got it done. Time was 29:21.

Did my first pushups on my brand spanking new carpet! I love it SO MUCH!!! Gave me extra pushup bounce! I am not sure how many total I did. I just did a bunch of sets. I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow!

And I ran hills today. I'm sure feeling that tonight! Ouch. Got spit on a tad by Mother Nature while I was out there.

GREAT disappointment at the scale today. I just need to start taking this seriously again. Well, exercise I take seriously. But I was letting my food run the show. Not today though!

Miss you!

Good Afternoon

Well, of course, I didn't run today in the cold and rain! But I did bring my shoes to work and after everyone left me alone here at 4:00 I walked the figure 8 around the building 16 times very briskly! That took me the whole 30 minutes so it was a good walk. I would like to run it but I just can't bring myself to do it after all the times I have told kids not to run in church! I'm also afraid I would slip on that bare concrete in the fellowship hall and hurt myself! So, a brisk walk is the best I can do here but it felt good to do it.

The treadmill guy is supposed to be calling me tonight so we shall see about that.

We did it again!

What a great run today. The time was not a lot better for me then yesterday, but it sure was a lot more enjoyable! I can only imagine that is due to my running partner today! It is fun to run with a pal.

Beautiful day today - we can't count on it tomorrow though. I guess it will be raining. Good thing we have other plans!

Whew!

Well, I did it! But I was worn out and it sure showed in my time. I missed my partner! I did it in 29:44 - cutting it close. Yesterday our time was 29:17! Very excellent!

I wonder what tomorrow will bring???

Yay us!

Well, we had a wonderful run today. But hard. I was really happy to have a running partner!

Really beautiful day today. A bit cool, but that's OK. I feel like it is always a little cooler when I go over the bridge.

I'm glad we could do this today! And then our walk....I'm tired!!

Slacker!

Well, maybe not a slacker! But I didn't run this morning. I just had other priorities this morning! Also, my feet hurt. And I was tired. And it was cold. Oh, I have excuses till the cows come home!

I did run hills at lunch, though. That felt good and it was great to be out and about!

Well!

This is it! My loneliness soon comes to an end! Yay!

I ran yesterday and this morning. Good runs, both. Funny. Before I started yesterday I thought I would run six miles. Then, when I was running, I thought maybe 4. Then, at three miles, I thought "I'm done!!"

Then again today. Really good one. Nice to be out. I was late leaving though. It was 7 when I hit the road!

Glad I'm not over in North Park! They had a giant water main break and a lot of homes are flooded. Pretty sad for them. But worry not. We have water pressure for the shower!

Good Morning

Haven't been to Snap Fitness yet but am planning to go about 11:30 when I go to the bank, etc. I did stop there yesterday after church but I could only do 22 minutes at 5.5 mph. My chest was hurting and I was tired after working all morning, of course, so not my best effort. Hope to do the full 30 minutes today.