Dehydrated! / 5.5

I really need to pull out my camelbak and start using it.  My meeting this morning was 3 hours as opposed to the scheduled 1!  And so I ended up running a lot later than anticipated.  3 pm.  So hot(ish) and full sun.  I wanted to do 7 but I started not feeling good and called it good at 5.5.  But I think beverage would have made a giant difference.

I ran the Texas route and then was going to do the Kensington Loop.  But I only made it to Adams over there before I decided to stop and try again another day.

Friday Morning

I'm taking today off from work because I will be in Eau Claire all day tomorrow and Sunday for our Synod Assembly.  So, I ran around the 6 mile block here this morning.  65 and sunny but very, very windy.  When I turned the corner up north and headed south to come home I felt like I was running in a wind tunnel!  Strongest wind I've ever run in I think.  So, I walked some of it.  Just couldn't keep running.  But my pace was still 11.09 overall so I did ok.  6.06 miles.  Not as good or as much fun as last Friday though when I had a partner on the Gandy Dancer Trail!

It was a year ago tomorrow on June 1st that I first mentioned in my daily journal that my left heel was starting to bother me some.  For the previous month it had been all about the pulled muscle in my right groin area.  I didn't say anything about how it started or when just that it was bothering me "some."  So I will see what else I reported in the days to come.

It didn't bother me at all this morning while running but it's a little sore now that I'm resting.

Added at 5:30 pm - the heel has bothered me all day.  Just don't get it.  No pain or discomfort at all this morning during a 6 mile run but then when I quit running it hurts.  Moral of the story?  Keep running all day long!

Getting Better! / 4 miles (hill)

Well, I guess I love this Texas route!  I did it again today and I'm just getting so much better at that hill.  It's really a happy thing.  I've been listening to music, so my pace was OK.  And I ran around 9 am so it wasn't too hot.  I have a meeting tomorrow at 9 and I know that one of the other participants has something else at 10 am, so I'll plan on running then.

I did pushups and ab stuff, too.

I am seeing results on the scale.  I really hesitated before weighing myself today.  It can just be soooo rage inducing and I hate to start my day like that!

Did you know that we're supposed to get 7 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day?  I really doubt I get that many.  Well, not true.  Green drink fixes that!  But, otherwise, no.  Especially vegetables!  Now I feel like I have to have a giant salad for dinner!

Did It! / 4 Miles (Hill)

You were right!  I did feel more energetic today and I did get in a run this afternoon.  I did the hill route and it was great!  One of those runs where I felt like I was doing an amazing pace.  Course I looked at my watch and that illusion was smashed but I didn't let that detract from my enjoyment.  I really felt like this was my strongest run UP Texas.  Good pace and I didn't feel like I wanted to quit and walk even once.  So I am really getting better at that hill.

I did weights and abs when I got home.

Wednesday Morning

Doing much better this morning and the run was better, too.  Kind of foggy here this morning so that was fun to be out in that.  Not really heavy but enough.  No wind.  55.  Very nice run.  And it went much better than yesterday, too.  Also did the full complement of pushups and situps today.

Tuesday Morning

I really, really didn't want to go out there and do it this morning but I did the Fitnatics 5K.  I think I strained my back yesterday power washing the deck and today was the slowest 5K I think I've ever done.  It doesn't hurt really but just feels strained.  So I only did 50 pushups and situps this morning, too.  Will go to work now and rest!

Did it / 4 miles (hill)

I did it but I didn't want to!  Just one of those days.  Kind of feeling bored and out of sorts, I guess.  But now I'm going over to Bart's for some grilling festivities and that will set me straight!

Pretty day here. 

Monday, Monday

Oh I didn't want to go out there this morning.  Cloudy and about 50 and very windy.  But I did the Fitnatics 3 and, of course, was glad I did once it was over!  Also back to the pushups and situps.

A Miracle! / 4 miles (hill)

Well.  I did not gain any weight at your house.  Which is what I have designated a miracle.  Because, well, cookies.  But I did a really good job with my eating and I'm happy to report it shows on the scale.  This may be a first for me!

Very pretty day today.  Sunny and warm.  I ran the Texas hill route today.  It was slow and challenging but I didn't walk up the hill at all.  It's been awhile since I've done a serious hill so I'm glad of this!  I also lifted some weights when I got home.

And I went to the farmer's market!  So fun!  I have some fruit (strawberries, cherries, peaches) and veggies.  I also have some fresh made goat milk yogurt.  I had some today and it's delicious! 

I did a lot of kitchen stuff today.  Roasted beets and garlic.  And I made greens soup.  We are having a grilling festival tomorrow and I am bringing this delicious corn salad I love.  Corn is made, just have to finish it up!

Great Run!!

What a great run we had together this morning on the Gandy Dancer Trail!  6 miles from Centuria to St. Croix Falls on an absolutely beautiful morning! I'm so glad we got to do this together.  I love that trail.  Thanks for keeping me on pace!  And no walking at all.  None.  The old man ran the whole way!

Hello Sun! / 3 miles

What a beautiful day!  At least from the inside....bit chilly out!  But I did get out and have a great run.  Did the 5k route.  Windy on the way out, wind at my back on the way home.  Best that way.

I was going to listen to my audio book but I only had about 10 seconds left!  So I got on the road, it ended, and I listened to music.

Did some abs and pushups when I got home.

Now I'm going for a walk!  Or I believe I am......

Thursday Morning

Only 39 when I got up and very windy today so I opted for the TM again.  Yes, I'm a wimp!  But I ran 3 and did the push ups and sit ups.

Brrrr! / 4 miles

What a cold (and wet!) day today!  I do happen to like the rain, though.  It's fun. I did get out and run despite the rain.  It sure was windy as I did my first couple of miles.  But I was with the wind on my way back, so that helped a lot.

Also did some ab stuff and pushups.  I'm loving your blue exercise ball!  Makes squats easy.

Tuesday Morning

Looked like it was going to rain some more so I did 3 on the TM this morning.  Went fine.  Also did the full routine of exercises.

Monday Morning Sauna Run

It felt like I was running in a sauna this morning out there!  I went around the 4 mile block for the first time this spring.  Had to walk a couple of places because it was just so humid.  Temp was 65 and very nice otherwise.  Overall pace was right on 11:00 minutes per mile so not so great but at least I got it done.

5th Annual Fitnatics 5K

We ran it this morning in near perfect conditions.  Not too hot, not too cold, just right.  60 and a slight wind. It went great!  Congratulations to Mike (1st), Julie (2nd), and Anderson (3rd)!!  Winners all the way around.

Running / 4 Miles

Well, another just beautiful day.  And I had a really great run.  4 miles. Even though I didn't really feel like it.  I'm glad I went even though because it was so good. 

I did some pushups when I came home.  I really can tell I've been working on my abs.  They're sore!

I think I did well eating out.  I had the salad bar (and probably went overboard on the dressing) and I had a crab cake.  And the crab cake was part of their "healthy" menu.  Oh, also I had grilled green beans.  Tasty! 

Wednesday Morning

And another absolutely gorgeous day!  Perfect for a run outside so I did the Fitnatics 3 miles again.  Gotta be ready for Friday's big run!  It went well and was fun to be out there on such a perfect morning.

Beautiful Day! / 3 Miles

Well, what an amazing turnaround!  Absolutely beautiful today, even with the rain.  And, actually, even the wind is fun!

I had a good 3 mile run this am.  I then used your weights.  the 10 pound ones.  And I think maybe my 10# weights are more than 10.  Because I'm really struggling with them.  I wonder if that metal post in them weighs 5# or something. 

Tuesday Morning

Absolutely gorgeous morning out there today!  Perfect running weather.  65, no wind, sunny.  Couldn't be any better than that.  I did the 3 mile fitantics route again and it went well.  No pain.

WooHoo! / 4 Miles

Good Wisconsin run today!  Unlike you, I waited for the sun to warm things up a little before I hit the road.  And I was still chilly.  Windy!  But a good run.  Really fun.  And then I did a 5 minute hill on the treadmill.  Followed by some pushups and lunges and such.  Fun times!

I'm so happy I'm here!

Monday Morning

3 miles outside today!  Felt good, too.  Heel and ankle were fine.  Then the pushups and situps.

Glad you're here!

Adios, San Diego! / 3 miles

Had a pretty busy day today.  We met Cindy and Mike for a pre-Mother's Day/BD lunch.  And then I had a bunch of getting ready tasks to accomplish.  And Bart came over. 

But I did get a run in.  3 miles.  It was OK, but I'm really tired.  So I look forward to some relaxing!  I also did pushups and some plank exercises. 

Saw your weather today.  Amazing. 

Saturday Morning

I really wanted to run a full 3 outside today but settled for the TM because while it is 45 out there it is extremely windy and the windchill is like 2.  So I did 3 on the TM and it went very well this morning.  No twinges at all but I'm not claiming victory.  Been here before.  Just know it was fine this morning.  Also did the 75 pushups and situps.

Biggest problem here?  Mom made chocolate chip cookies yesterday and forced me to eat 6 of them!!!

Weather is supposed to be very nice next Friday morning so hope they are right.  52 overnight low, 74 for a high, 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms.  Wind from the south at 6 mph.  Could be perfect for running in the morning.

See you tomorrow!!

Hill! / 4+

I had a darn fine Texas hill run today.  From home, down/up Texas, then back home.  No walking on the up, either!  Pretty good time.  Considering the hill, I mean.

I also did weights and lunges.  And healthy eating!  Well....so far!  Just kidding - that trend will continue.

Friday Morning

Bright and sunny here this morning but only 32 when I was ready to run so did 3 miles on the TM plus the push ups and sit ups.  Run seemed like work since it's been more than 2 weeks since I've run that far.  Felt good to do it though.  A twinge here and there in the heel.  Ankle was fine.

Hoping for a beautiful day a week from today for the fitnatics 5K!

3 Miles

Kinda a sloggy run.  That's not a real word but it sure sounds like what I did!  Just kinda gummy and not into it.  But I did 3 miles and liked my music and my pace was ok, so that's good.  And I did some abs and lunges and pushups when I got back.  And now I'm done for the day!

We're going on a field trip to Road Runner Sports!

A 2 Mile Run!

Yes, you read that right.  I did a 2 mile run this morning.  And it went well.  Pace was 10:48.  No real pain in the heel or ankle at all.  Progress?  For sure, but too soon to tell if it's real or imagined.  I did start massaging it yesterday and did so 5 or 6 six times.  I'm also continuing to ice it 3 times a day.

Hill! / 4.something

I did the Texas run again.  Very challenging.  I guess I can't wait a week in-between efforts on that hill.  I did some weights and situps upon my return.

We are having fun!  Just trying to figure out what shenanigans to engage in tonight!

My Research Reveals

I pulled a muscle in my right groin area while working on the Model A a few days before May 5th, 2012.  Then, on May 5th, I really aggravated that by running 16 miles.  I went to the Urgent Care in Osceola twice a week apart for that and then started physical therapy.  On June 1st, I wrote that "something was going on with my left heel" but I wasn't sure what it was.  That's when I went to see the podiatrist in Osceola and later the sports medicine Doc in St. Croix Falls.  Both diagnosed Achilles tendonitis and advised more PT which I did.  The podiatrist also ordered new orthotics which I got.  I can't find a reference to exactly when or how I pulled that Achilles tendon except for the note above on June 1.

Now, this spring I have seen the podiatrist in St. Croix Falls twice and have been through another round of PT.  I have to say that the Achilles tendon is certainly much better than it was although it still bothers me some.  The pain I'm feeling now seems to be more in the ankle than the heel.  I haven't decided what the next step will be.

Running Again! / 5 miles

And it's been raining today!  I didn't think I would get to run, but it's clearing up and I was able to get 5 miles in.  Went well.  Then did some pushups and lunges and such. 

Ang and I are going to head over to PB pretty soon do some walking on the boardwalk!  Pretty exciting!

What?

No run in the one hundred degree heat of the desert?  Wimp!  Hope you're having fun anyway!  32 here this morning.

I did my exercises and hope to be working on new garden gates this afternoon when it "warms up."  That's a relative term.  I'm hoping it'll be 40.

Birthday Run! / 5 Miles

My 40th birthday is a beautiful day!  And I had a really enjoyable 5 mile run.  I listened to my audio book for maybe 3.5 miles and then music for the rest.  I could tell I was slowing down after 2.5 or 3 miles, which is part of the reason I switched.  The other reason is that I was feeling tired.  And switching to music fixed that.  Very interesting!  I wonder if I run with a different gait and it is tiring?

Here is my current favorite running song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME8eh4rMO7Y

I did some lunges and pushups and ab things when I got home.  And now I go to the spa!  Yay birthdays, I say!

Happy birthday to Runner Girl!

Happy birthday, Julie!  Hope you have a great day!

I did my push ups and sit ups and some shoveling this morning!  5 inches of new snow overnight.  Unbelieable!