No Snacks!

Yep, another day of no snacks! I skipped lunch, so I'm not particularly proud of how I've fueled my body today, but I didn't snack and I'm having a super healthy and hearty dinner. But I don't like skipping lunch because I know it is not good for me.

I just lost track of time - really busy day. I had a meeting at National University. Well, I attended a forum. I think I will apply there. I will tell you this, I've been feeling really disheartened and this really gave me some hope. So that is a great thing.

I had a great run this morning and then I went to the gym tonight. Good weights! Hello muscles!

Running!

OK, so....for just a moment, pretend you live on the sun.

You would not believe how dang cold it was this morning!!! I saw frost! BRRRRR! I think I saw snow! I am pretty sure I saw Santa making a deal to make Kensington the new North Pole!

Resume your normal non-pretending!

I had a really great run this morning. And then I slacked the rest of the day! No hill. No gym.

But also NO SNACKS!!! Day 1!

I'm taking a weigh in break. Friday I'll do it and we'll see what there is to see!

Good Morning

I'm back to my normal morning routine. 30 minutes on the TM and 50 push ups and 50 sit ups. I suppose I could be running outside now that I know it can be done in the winter. But I like it warm!

NO SNACKS TODAY!

I'm Trying!

I really need to work on my eating this week. A big problem I have is that I'm just so over it when I get home that I don't have any desire to make anything. Which leads to unhealthy choices.

So today grocery shopped and then I cooked all afternoon. Now I have some things in my fridge and some in my freezer and, hopefully, I'll be set for the week!

I'll let you know how it goes! I have some curry chickpeas, sweet potato soup, and a middle eastern sort of thing of ground lamb and bulgur.

Also, it is insanely dry here. Not as dry as in the mountains though. I told Bart that I woke up feeling like someone had been punching me in the mouth, my lips were so dry!

Good Morning

Now, it's Saturday morning and I'm back to the TM indoors. Nice and warm in here! I ran 2.75 miles this morning. I did take yesterday off so it felt good to be back at it this morning. Also did the push ups and sit ups. Have some turkey dinner and pecan pie to work off!

Thanksgiving Day Dash & Dine!

We did it! Paul, Angie, Joshua, and I ran in the Thanksgiving Day Dash & Dine 5K in Lindstrom, MN on Thursday morning! It was only +5 at race time but the sun was shining and it wasn't windy so it was actually pretty nice. And we all got warm as we ran. The trail was snow packed and there were about 150 runners we think. And I won 3rd place in the "men over 60" category! My time was 32.06 which isn't so great but apparently good enough for a 3rd place medal among the old guys. I had no clue! I was as surprised as I could be when the presenter called my name! It was fun!!! So, I guess a new tradition has been born here.

HERO!!!

You are my hero! I'm seriously so impressed! You've done something super cool, super fun, and super INSANE! Yep, elite athlete!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Must be.....

....getting old! I asked Bart tonight if it is colder then it has ever been before. He said no, it's not. Pretty sure he's wrong.

Anyway, it's cold!

I ran this morning and it was great. About six miles.

And that's it! I didn't do hills, didn't go to the gym. I did, however, manage to eat junk all day. I'm sure that will be reflected in the weigh in tomorrow!

I'm sure excited for you and your run tomorrow!! I'm thinking of you!

Good Morning

I was supposed to be taking today off because of the run tomorrow morning but I forgot to reset my alarm and once I was up I just fell into my routine. So, I did the TM today where it was nice and warm!Also did the exercise routine and did it all to golden oldies today. Weight was up a pound yesterday and back down a pound today. Makes no sense at all.

We gotta be nuts to be doing this run tomorrow. This morning they are predicting it to be about +12 in the morning going all the way up to +19 by afternoon. If we thaw out from the run we'll have turkey dinner at supper time. That's the plan anyway.

Running

Well, I was going to start my post with some whining about how dang cold it was this morning that I had to wear a thermal shirt! But now I can't because....well, shoot! 8 degrees?

I had a really great run this morning. About 6 miles and I felt strong all the way though.

Weighted a million pounds more today.

No hills or gym. It is just so darn cold, it's no fun! Shoot. See, I whined about the cold.

Good Morning

Only +8 here right now! And the sun is up! So, needless to say, I ran inside on the TM and did a good job once again. Also did my exercises. Up a half pound this morning though and didn't like to see that. Have a good day.

Good Morning

This morning I ran a full 3.1 miles on the TM just for fun. Actually, I got lost in the soundtrack from Shrek and before I knew it I was there. Felt good and went fine. Weight is back up a pound this morning however. Been eating cookies before bed over the weekend. A real no, no. So no more of that this week.

Ahead!

As of this morning, I was ahead of my goal. By about six miles. And that is the first time in a couple of weeks! So that is happy!

Really great run this morning. Quiet out and I felt speedy. Which was reflected in my time. I love it when my "feeling" meshes with reality. Well, when I'm feeling good!

No hills today - it was just darn cold. And dreary. I just didn't feel like it. No gym either. I had dinner with some girlfriends. And it was fun and delicious! We had Thai. I had panang curry - with vegetables and brown rice. So a bit healthy!

Goodbye Shoes......

Well, I've made a life decision. One I'm VERY sad about. I am now only wearing heels for special occasions.

Let's have a moment of silence, please.

Yeah, I'm sad too. But I wore heels 3 times this week and my foot is aching like old times. So....culprit determined. I just need to come to grips. I have such awesome shoes!! I love them. LOVE.

I just need to pout a bit. The reality is that running is more important to me then cute shoes. I can't believe I just said that.

Anyway, I had a good run today! Super foggy this morning! It was neat. Strange though because it was foggy and then I looked outside around 6 and it seemed to have burned off. Then I went out to run and it was super foggy again! I mean, it was like I was getting rained on!

And I did hills at lunch. And I did the gym! I'm totally going to have muscles. I just know it.

Hey, I have a treadmill calibration idea. I finally have my Nike+ pretty dialed in again. So I know that it gives me fairly accurate distances. I can run on the treadmill with it and see if the treadmill thinks I ran as far as my Nike+.

Did I tell you that Nike+ tells me that I have run over 1000 miles since Bart gave it to me? Very cool!

What else? Oh, yeah. I HATE my sleeping sock. It is so tight on my calf. Doesn't it bug you?

Whew!

Dang, I'm worn out! But I've been doing a lot, so that's to be expected, I guess.

I ran this morning. Another beautiful day. Not too cold in the am yet. Not time for my thermal shirt! And, yes, I really do have one.

Then I did hills at lunch. That is the best way to get out of the office.

No gym tonight because I wanted to go to the farmers market after work. Which I did!

Healthy eating today. Man, I've been eating too much cheese. I really have to knock that out. It is part of my weight problem, no question. And I've been eating a ton of crackers and not enough fruits/veggies. I mean, they are whole wheat crackers but, still, I am going to start having fruit/veggies when I'm hungry FIRST. Then have crackers if I'm still hungry.

You are my idol! Soon I'll be losing too!

Catching up!

Yep....catching up! Taking two days off over the weekend left me about 8 miles behind my goal. Yikes! But now I'm back "on target". So I did a lot of running today!

And I had a great run this morning. Cold though!

I took my iPod and Nike+ to the gym last night so I could recalibrate it on a known distance. Makes such a difference with my time. I'm done screwing with it! It is staying where it is and that's that!

I did hills at lunch. And then I ran a couple more miles tonight.

And I guarantee you that I'll weigh 10 more pounds tomorrow!!

Did you sign up for the T-Day run yet?

Doing Better

I was religious yesterday about not snacking! And I am down a whole pound this morning. This has made a major difference in my attitude this morning. I don't expect that every day but I am determined to lose at least 5 pounds here and will just keep at it. I ran with determination this morning and it felt good. Did 2.8 miles. I still feel like I'm running faster on the TM than I do when I'm outside but don't get as far. Wonder how I can check this out. Took our friend Barry with me this morning.

Have a good day!

Back at it!

I sure slacked this weekend. No idea why. It certainly was not my intention. But my scale sure noticed this morning. Sigh.

Good run this am. The usual, you know. Really nice morning. Not cold and a blue sky. I like this getting bright earlier business.

Then I went to the gym tonight with Bart AND Jessica! It was like a party! Did some cardio and then upper body weights. Muscles, here I come!

Good Morning

Not so good really. I got on the scale this morning and was not happy to see it. So, things have got to change here in the eating department. I did run on the TM this morning and did the exercises like I've been doing every day. I've also been taking my shoes to work with me and taking a very brisk 20 minute walk around the building every day after lunch on work days. But these things don't seem to help a bit in the weight department. So, as of today I am dieting. I can't stand this.

I hope you're in a better mood than I am! Ha!

Quick Update

I'm ready for bed! But a quick update that I am either slower then molasses or I really really need to recalibrate my iPod/Nike+ again. I should have just left it alone in the first place!

I ran today and it felt good but it was slow! Oh well!

I also think I made someone cry. Dog owners are crazy. This lady had a little puppy on a retractable leash. I typically run in the street when I come upon any dog. So I was in the street and she still let her dog run out to me and it got right under my feet! And I said, "Lady, you've got to control your dog! I almost trampled it!" And when I came back around the block, she was sitting on a stoop with her head down just cuddling her dog!

But, geesh, I don't want to kill someone's pet!

Big Day!

Well, today was the day! I went back to the gym tonight. I met Jessica there, actually. This was the first time she has visited the new gym. It was good but I ended up doing more cardio then I wanted because I was waiting for her. While she was waiting for me. In the parking lot. Yep! I left my phone in the car, so I didn't even know she was waiting for me out there.

So I walked for 20 minutes at an incline. Then I went to look for my partner. Then we both walked for 20 minutes at an incline! Then we lifted weights, focusing on arms. I want arm muscles for Christmas!!

I did run this morning. I did about 6.5 miles. It was good but cold. I could see my breath! And I was thinking that it was perfect brussels weather because the grass looked frosty! Bet you are glad you don't have to deal with weather like that!!

Back at it!

Hi! Are you sleeping well in your very own bed? It is great to get away, but great to get home!

I had great run this morning, even though it was cold enough to snow out there! Brrrr! But I did about 5 miles. It was lonely!

I'm happy to report that I'm still "on target" for my goal. I was worried about those two days I took off! It was a relief to see I was on target and not ten miles behind.

I ran hills at lunch. Gym tomorrow!

Know what saying I hate? "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Why? Because it is true!!! I went to Fry's today and got ear buds that were 2.99 each! I was so excited! Let me tell you, you get what you pay for! I'm taking them back tomorrow! Boy, I'm ready for this drama to be over. I just hope my new iPod isn't actually an ear bud killer and that I don't ruin Bart's pair!

So Cool!

Let me tell you something so cool! I just visited walkjogrun.net and I see a bunch of routes in my hood created by wane1426!!

Good Morning

I'm back home and back in the swing of things here. Sort of. I ran on the TM this morning and it went fine but I wonder if it's calibrated correctly. Ran at 5.5 mph (it says) for 30 minutes (I know that's right) but that only gets me to 2.77 miles and I feel like I'm running much faster than I do outside. And, yet, outside I can do 3 full miles in just under 31 minutes. Don't know how to check this out. But anyway I'm back in gear here. Sure was fun running outside in California though! I also got back to my 50 push ups and 50 sit ups this morning which I had slacked off on over the past week.

Good Morning

My last day to run in San Diego and I ran the full Kensington 3 mile route. Made it it 30.47 which is pretty good considering the run we had yesterday. Gorgeous morning out there. Rained earlier but the sun came out. About 60 and just perfect. Goodbye San Diego until next time! It's been fun.

We did it!

Yes, we did! We ran the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure in San Diego, CA this morning! And we finished! Even better. My time was 31.51 which I think was pretty good for an old man. And given the slow start because of the 15,000+ people at the starting line and that HUGE hill we had to come up right at the end....well, it's amazing. I am sooooo glad we did this!

Getting Close!

Well, the big day is almost upon us! I'm pretty excited for our run tomorrow. I can't wait to wear my awesome t-shirt!

I ran yesterday and today. You know the drill....I did "The Usual!" Today was especially good. My time was great and it was so much cooler then it has been. A really enjoyable outing!

See you at the starting line!!!

PS - I know I'll see you before the starting line. It just doesn't sound as cute!

Too hot!

I totally slept in this morning. While that is great, we are finally having summer. That means it was HOT when I hit the road this am. So, not my most enjoyable run but it is always an enjoyable accomplishment. I really didn't see anybody I knew today. But that's to be expected, I guess, because I was so much later then usual.

I will tell you my run was much slower and much lonelier!

I'm excited for our 5K!

Runnin Fools!

I had the best run I've had in a long time! And it's because of you! I really do like running with someone else. It is motivating.

Nike+ tells me that we ran an 8:50 mile for mile 1 and then mile 2 was an 8:59 mile! That's fast!

I'm really glad you're here!

Company!

Yay! I have company! I'm really glad you are here....you probably noticed!

I got up at the usual time today but I wasn't sure if I would have time to run. I did though. And I'm glad I did. It was fun! As usual. Generally, once I get started I'm happy to be out there. It is just the getting going that is the hard part.

I sure had drama getting started though. I got some headphones at Costco and was trying them out. They are too big for me! They have behind the ear hooks, so I thought it would be fine. Nope. They flopped right out! I came home, grabbed a different pair, and started over! This headphone drama will not best me!

More tomorrow!

Good Morning

I decided this morning I needed to run a whole 3.1 miles on the TM just to make sure I could do it and I did! Took me 34 minutes at 5.5 mph so it was slow but I did it. I've been running 30 minutes every day so that gets to be 2.7 or 2.8 miles but I haven't done a full 5K route since I was running outside last month. So I just wanted to know that I could do it without keeling over! I'm not planning to run tomorrow. Will just be getting up and getting out of here!