Black Eyed Peas

Sometimes I just think of their song about 'runnin, runnin, runnin......' It is like my running theme song!

You know, I've been obsessively listening to the marathon album (which features the above mentioned song!) and it is probably time to branch out!

Good run this am - really nice morning. The temp was perfect. Just a tiny bit cool. Saw some of my waving friends, but not my favorite guy. Oh well! I also had a bit of a race with a tall guy and I did not wind up shamed!

Did the bands and abs when I got home. Then had a happy massage after work!

Runnin

Yep, that's me! Runnin! I had a good run this am, even though I had a hard time getting out of my house. My time was 10:03/mile, so I'm getting closer to my goal time.

I did pushups and abs when I got home. And then- shock! - I ran hills at lunch! It has been a loooong time!

Food Article

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And again!

Shock of shocks....I ran this morning. I'm ready to start adding some distance, but I want to take it easy a bit longer.

Fun run today. Lonely out there though! Didn't see any of my waving pals today. I did the bands today and also some ab things.

No hills again. Things have been busy, but I really need to get back to that. I miss it and it makes me a lot happier at work.

I'm eating dinner late tonight. But that's OK! I'll survive!

Dad, I'm gonna miss you!!!

Upswing!

Well, my foot feels better! Is it because I've been stretching a bit? And I've not been wearing Birkinstocks since Sunday. I'm wondering if all their bumps and valleys are exacerbating the issue.

I did run today and it was good! I really left late and, actually, almost didn't go. I was just feeling lazy! But I was dressed and figured I'd give it a go. Better time then the last couple days, and that makes me really happy.

I did some pushups when I got home. Not a lot. But I'm back in the game!

Green Envy

Well, I was Monday night until almost 1 am!!!! I was soo tired today. Too tired to even function. Needless to say I didn't work out. I could hardly get up. Am I old? Accustomed to my routine? Both? YES! It was a beautiful day really because I did everything I needed to: I sat with Anders and played while C was at day camp. It was a great day. But I thought of you all and was green with envy because inside my tired brain there was a Fitnatic screaming to get out.

Made it!

I had a tough eating day! Didn't do as well as I would have like but I also was not prepared for food today! I was so hungry by the time I got home but I had errands to run. I was over by In & Out and it just was calling to me! But I didn't stop. I finished my errands and came home and made/ate my planned out dinner. And I love it. So I'm glad I ate a healthy dinner because, while I like In & Out, I would have been sad after!

I ran this morning and it was good. Slow again. I really have to get back to hills because that helps so much.

I'm still feeling some pain in my foot. I'm going to call the doctor tomorrow. I'll have it looked at. I don't think it is P.F. but what do I know!!

Good Morning

Another week begins. Did the 5 mile bike ride this morning on another gorgeous day here. Listened to an old folk group - The Chad Mitchell Trio - and it was fun to hear those old songs again. I loved those guys back in ancient times. Then I did the 45 push ups and 45 sit ups when I got home. I've also been going for a one mile walk every night after supper.

Recovery Fluid

What do you guys drink for recovery after a workout? I really get a lot of miles out of gatorade and powerade. I know there are other mixes out there, etc. but I don't know them. Educate me!

Good Morning

I did the 5 mile bike ride this morning. The last two mornings I have been inside walking on the TM because Thursday it was too windy and yesterday it was looking like rain. Nice to be back outside today. Cool morning but no wind. Listened to LeAnn Rimes. Did the push ups and sit ups when I got home so my day is off to a good start.

Getting Close

It is almost Friday, which means I'm almost in the desert. Yay! Pretty exciting.

I got up this morning....but I didn't like it! I'm tired. But I got up and ran 3 miles. Traded out my shoes to see if some more stability will help. Cause I've still got a twinge. I know, I know!

Did abs and some tricep dips. I need to get my arms in shape!

Ode to Spin Class

Spin, you make me think 'I can do this.'
You make me feel all the muscles in my thighs.
You make me think my stairs at home are a mountain.
But I did it.

Spin, the sweat you give me is like no other.
Drenching, dripping, happy sweat.
I fit right in with my classmates.
Nothing out of place here.

Spin, my heart rate soars for you!
I feel like: I've done something major when we've finished.
I'm on top of the world.
My body is strong.

Spin, how I love you.
I'll see you next week.

(P.S. This was written by an amateur Ode Writer who isn't really sure what an Ode is. But Spin makes me think I can do anything!)

Hills!

Or I could have titled this "Dang! I'm sore!"

I ran hills today! Is this the first time in two weeks? Three? Yeah, my goal last week didn't come to fruition. But today I did it and I can already tell. I'm sore! I did 5 runs up. I love getting out of the office at lunch. Feels so good and like I'm in "real life".

And I ran this morning. A 3 miler. I got rained on a bit! I stepped out and realized it was drizzling but just took a baggie with me to keep my iPod dry.

No bands today as I was running late. But I'm back to the 9 am start tomorrow rather then 8 am. So I'll have more time for exercise shenanigans in the morning.

I'm thinking of getting a squishy top for my mattress. Did I already tell you this? I'm getting boney!

Yup!

I did it again! I had a good run this morning, slow though but most of them have been. My foot has been feeling good. WHEW!

It was humid this morning but not at all as hot as it has been.

I'm worn out from work. All this OT should be done very soon. As in tomorrow!

Running!

Well, I'm back at it and, hopefully, for good! I took three days off and I'm only running 3 mile stints this week.

My foot feels a lot better and I'm going to give it a couple of more short runs before declaring myself fixed. If needed I'll take out my bike and do that for a couple of weeks. I'm sorry I missed your call tonight - I must have been in the laundry room and then I didn't realize I had a message. I've gotta pay more attention!

It was nice to be back outside today, that's for sure! I've missed it and I've missed my music!

I did some arm work with the bands today and ab stuff. My hand is still too tender to do pushups! I can't believe it but I just can't put the weight on my palm. And I'm not going to push it. Pushups will wait for me!

More tomorrow!

Oh - good eating day today. All healthy and not too much. WHEW. Cause I could run forever and not make a dent if I'm crazy eating.

Good Morning

Back home and back at it. Rode the bike 5 miles this morning and then did the 45 pushups and 45 situps. Feels good to be back on track. Took Neil D. with me again today. Beautiful morning out there again. We've just had such perfect weather in the mornings here lately.

Almost done!

This sure has been one darn long week! Our filing went really well today, though, and tomorrow should be a good one.

I'm taking tomorrow off from running, for sure. I need to give my foot a break. Might take a few days off. Expect a report on the bands!

This morning I ran three miles and did the bands. Now...I go to bed!

I did it!

I weighed myself! And it wasn't as terrible as anticipated. I'm at 134 and I like to be at 130. I haven't weighed myself for a long time - like a month. Gotta stop that.

So, my foot is a little tender but it feels much better. Not sure, but I might take tomorrow off running and give it a break.

Pretty good run this am - 3 miles. Felt better then yesterday, that's for sure!

And tomorrow will bring another day! Have a good journey into Packerville!

Fitnatics name

Can we copyright this name do you think? I wonder how we do that if it's even possible. I'm thinking it would be a great name for a line of clothing and we could all become millionaires! Been thinking about this since I ordered that new sign for our race.

Worn out!

Yep! Just using the same title again! I did get maybe 4 hours of sleep last night. Not sure what is going on. I'm not really worried or anything. So. Tonight is the night!

My run wasn't so great today, but it got done. I did 3 miles....three slow miles! Been having a bit of an ache in my right foot and, believe you me, I'm deeply paranoid!

Did the bands today. I like those a lot!

Worn out!

Well, in the grand scheme of things, I did OK today. I did not run hills, I did not keep a food diary, and I have no idea about my calories! Here is what I ate today (this will be my diary!):

Oatmeal made with 1 c of milk
1 peach
1 turkey sandwich on ww (this was brought in by the office but they came in dry so I just put mustard on mine - turkey, 1 sliced of cheese, tomato (YES, I even ate it!!!), lettuce, and the previously mentioned mustard.
3 raw carrots
2 nectarines (so, so, so delicious)
Yellow beans - roasted
Carrots - roasted
2 Skinless chicken thighs marinated in Mom's Asian bbq sauce and roasted
1/3 C of ww couscous

So I think that is pretty good!

I had a really great run today and, frankly, I'm surprised. For some reason, I could not sleep at all last night. I think I got about 2.5 hours. But I magically managed to get up at 5, how I don't even know. And I did a six mile run this morning. Really enjoyable, truth be told.

And now I'm tired and broken and need to go to bed. Tomorrow is another day!

Good Morning

Well, since today seems to be the day we're all turning over new leaves and getting back on track I will join you, too. My biggest problem is snacking so that is out for this week! (I hope...maybe...I'll do my best.) Really, that is my biggest problem. I want to lose the 6 pounds I have put on the last 2 months.

I rode the bike 5 miles again this morning. Listened to Jimmy Buffet. Why, you ask? I don't know, I answer. Because he somehow got onto my iPod when I wasn't looking. I have no memory of putting that album on there or where it came from. But there it was. So I listened. Now that I've done it I don't ever have to do it again.

Have a good day!

Remember Me?

Hi there! Good to see you all doing so well. It's been a hectic bunch of weeks since I last posted, but let me give you an update as to my progress: not much.

But, I aim to turn that around beginning tomorrow morning. I'm going to get up with enough time to have some coffee and a small, healthy breakfast. Generally I hear the first alarm go off and play the game Snooze Button until the very last minutes where if I don't get into the shower, I'll be late for work. But, that needs to stop. I need to get up early, get some food and precious coffee into my body and get the day started proper.

As well, eating right needs to become a priority. Eating out needs to be a treat, not a convenience and I need to just set aside the time at night to make myself a healthy dinner. I keep using the lack of time as an excuse, but it's more like a crutch. And I need to get off the crutches already.

Then, I plan on embarking upon the Couch To 5K fitness program to get me up to speed so I can run with you all at the next Fitnatics 5K. In fact, if I follow through, I should be well ready to complete the 5K by then! The iPhone has all kinds of great apps that talk to you while you listen to your music while walking/running/jogging and I've really enjoyed using the Nike+ (when it decides it wants to work) as well as TrailGuru and the MotionX GPS system. So, I got the Couch to 5K app and we'll see what comes of it.

That is all for now. More updates as necessary!

Stuff and Things

Hi! I had such a good weekend. Took yesterday off of running, though. I slept until 11! Slept till 10 this morning, I think. But I got a good six mile run in today. Felt great. Good thing it has been so cool or I would not have been able to go so late.

I've got some goals for this week. I'll report on them!

1. No pop
2. No eating out
3. No CANDY/dessert
4. Keep a food diary
5. Keep my calories under 2K/day
6. Run hills 3x this week
7. Run at 6 am rather then 6:30

It is time I get back on track!

Whew!

I'm glad this week is done! I'm already tired and about ready to snooze. We are in a heavy reporting period, which finishes Thursday, but it means I'm going in early and leaving when I'm done! That's OK though - it is short term.


Good run this AM - a three miler. Cold and drizzly yet again! Maybe we'll get some sun this weekend!

BRRRRRR

All caps tells you that it was amazingly cold! And it drizzled on me this morning! Oh well. The price we pay, right? Sounds like you are really getting punished by your weather too!!

I had a good run this morning with my giant headphones! It was good and fun, actually. And I didn't trip! And believe you me, I kept an eye out for the littlest pebble!

I didn't do pushups today because I can't put weight on my hands yet. One is black and blue and the other has a divot! But it's no big deal really (unless I want pity!) and I'm doing great!

XO

Good Morning

This is getting boring I know but it's another perfect morning here! 67 and sunny. No wind. Can't ask for anything better than that. I did the 5 mile bike ride and the exercises and took The Who's Greatest Hits with me. Not my favorite band but, hey, variety is the spice of life, right? Have a good day!

Short Run

I only ran about 1.7 miles today. And not because I was sore. Because I was looking for an excuse and I found one.

Today was cold and dreary and drizzly. I could have made it but will you believe that my left ear bud died? Hm.....maybe not the earphones. Could it be that the nano has a flaw and is shorting out the left bud? I'm pretty suspicious. This is NOT out of the blue....again. It was slowly dying but it happened a lot more quickly then last time. I am going to call Apple but I didn't get a chance today.

Anyway, that was the last straw. Rain, cold, stiff, and a dead ear bud? Spells home to me!

Don't know what I'll do tomorrow - I'll figure it out though. I did see your email, by the way. I'll do that tonight or tomorrow am. Thanks!

Good Morning

Another gorgeous morning here. 67 when I left the house and sunny and no wind again today. Doesn't get any better than that for biking. Listened to Rhonda Vincent today so she kept me moving along. I sure hope you have a better day!

Shaking it off!

Or I'm trying! I really hurt myself today! I took quite a tumble right as I was finishing up the Kensington Loop. I was still on the north side of Adams - hadn't crossed to the south side yet - but I was finishing up one block and I stepped to the street to cross to the next and BAM I went down! Tripped, I guess, but I don't recall on what! I sat there in the middle of the street for a minute, I bet, just thinking "I'm pretty sure I'm going to cry! Yes, I do think I'm going to cry....." and then I realized that I had 1.5 miles before I would even see my dang house so I got up and ran home!

The iPod is OK!

And so am I. I've got a lot of scrapes and some bruises. My right hand and arm feel strained. But I'm OK.

And, again, the iPod made it out all right!!

Good Morning

Another absolutely gorgeous morning here. 68 when I left the house for my bike ride and no wind to speak of. Just perfect. We had 2.4 inches of rain overnight so lots of puddles and big ponds in the fields all along the way. I took the cast of Grease with me today. Always good company.

Day.....something or other!

Well, I'm on some kind of day with no pop. I've done well and I have decided to give myself a 30 day break and then I can start having it as a treat again.

Funny conversation the other day:

Bart: Your dad had a really good point on Fitnatics the other day.
Me: Yeah? What's that?
Bart: What the heck is wrong with pop?????????

I agree! And I miss it! But I'm really drinking more water!

I ran today - I didn't want to, but I did. I've just been feeling tired and lazy! You know, I do better when I'm on schedule. AKA: working. I guess I'm a regimented kind of person! When I have a schedule, I know what I'm doing and when I'm doing it! Takes the thought out of it.

Good Morning

I took another bike ride this morning and very little wind today so it was very pleasant. Easy actually. I should have done the 6 mile route but was late getting started. Anyway, I had a good ride. Passed Chris Schimdt both ways out for his morning run. I listened to the soundtrack from Shrek this morning. Haven't listened to that for a long time. It's 89 here already at 10 am so it's going to be hot and humid today. I have some gardening to do this afternoon but I'm waiting until it gets really warm! Have a good day!

Good Morning

I did the 5 mile route again this morning and, wow, the wind was a-blowing on the return trip! The windiest morning in a long time so it was work coming home. Then did the push ups and sit ups. I listened to "Hits of the 70's" this morning.

Amy and Paul went for their run this morning, too, so they earned their Fitnatics shirts for this year.

Day 4..........

I did it again! No pop! LOTS of coffee though! Oh, well. Can't win em all!

I went to bed pretty late for a work night but I popped right out of bed at 5 and I had a really fun run this am. Just meaning that I really enjoyed it! Listened to my marathon mix.

Did the bands today but focused on legs.

Now I've got to go to bed!

Good Morning

Wow! 82 already this morning when I left the house! It's going be 90 or so today and the humidity is already steamy. I did the 5 mile bike ride and then my 45 push ups and 45 sit ups when I got home. Took the Beatles Red Album (all their # 1 hits) with me today. Kept me moving until they got to "Yesterday." LOL I'm going to Interstate Park today with the kids for some hiking, picnicing and swimming. Fun times abound!

Day 3......

Seriously, how much caffeine was I drinking????? I've felt just terrible all day and I'm positive it is because I've been not drinking pop. But I mad it another day so it will just continue to get better!

I did run this morning, and it was really fun. Three miles again and I was a bit sore this AM so I can tell my body was getting lazy over the past week or so!

I did a lot of band stuff this morning too. All arm exercises. I really want to get my arms in shape. Guns!

No hills today. Just didn't feel it when lunch rolled around.

Good eating times again today. I picked up some dal last night at the FM and had that for dinner and it was soooo delicious.

Good Morning

Abba and I went for the 5 mile bike ride this morning. Still feeling it in my legs but it's only the 2nd day. It'll take a few days to get back to form I know. Sure felt good to be out there doing it though. Another gorgeous morning here. 68 when I left the house but a pretty good south breeze this morning that hit me like a wall when I turned around to come home. Really worked on the return leg. Then did my sit ups and push ups, etc. All went well and felt great!