Home Run

No, I didn't join a baseball team but I am home and I did run this morning!  And it went well.  I only did 2 miles as I readjust to this altitude!  Ha!  But then I also did 50 pushups and 50 situps when I got home which I haven't been doing at all while on the farm.  So, back at it.

Thanks for keeping the blog posted while I was traveling!  I see you don't like to run in heat either.  Same here.  I'm starting to train now for the half.  Small steps the first few days here but I am going to get serious about it.

More stuff and things!

Specifically gym stuff and things! I lifted weights today. Still a little bit sore from last time, actually. Anyway, that's it. My full report! I know I have something else Fitnatic-y to tell you, but I only remember when I'm not at my computer!

Running - at the gym!

We are having a little bit of heat here! I was going to run around 9 am but it was already 80! So I decided to run at the gym. I'm happy to say that I did 3 miles. It was tough, I started begging myself to keep at it around mile 1. I did it at 5.5 and a .5 incline. So that is another day down. Suppose I need to start training for the half soon enough!

I'm back!

Dang, I was MIA for a few days! I don't have a reason why though. Well, I was slacking a bit! But I did go to the gym on Saturday and again today. Haven't run for a few days. It's been so hot, actually. So by the time I've been ready to run, it's just plain too toasty! I've had a couple of days of unhealthy eating. That's sad. But I'm back on track!

Gorgeous Morning

We had HUGE thunder and lightning storms from 12:30 am to about 1;30 am.  1/2 of rain the neighbor says but the lightning was absolutely spectacular.  I don't know if I've ever seen it like that.  So a short night but now a gorgeous morning here.  Sunny and just perfect.  So I went north a mile and back again.  But I feel so out of shape.  Terrible.  Wonder if the alititude makes a difference.  I know this weight I'm carrying does.  On August 1st at home I'll start training seriously for the Whistlestop and part of it will be to stop eating!

Another Gym Day

So busy at work. This 8 hour a day job is not! That's ok, at least it's fun. I did get to the gym, and that makes me very happy. I did the usual stuff. Except for one thing that I did not do. I did not do this calf thing that I've been doing. My ankles and feet have been hurting so much and I've been blaming all kinds of things. But I realized it all started when I started that exercise. So I will take some time off from that and see if it solves the problem. Hope so!

Two Days Worth

I must be getting old and forgetting to post here.  Or this farm life is just so engrossing I forget to post here.  Anyway, I did run yesterday morning and today.  Then today we had a huge adventure in the wilderness east of Black Coulee which is east of Turner, Mt.  Too much to write here but I have had enough exercise today to last a week.  Quite an adventure.

I did it!

What, you ask? Well, I ran before it was burning hot out! I left here around 6:50 am, so good timing. It was already getting a little bit warm. Great time today. I think it was 10.26/mile. I feel like my days of 10 minute miles are history! Oh well. I'm OK with that. Mostly because I've got to be!

Short Run

Cool here and kind of windy this morning.  And spitting some rain.  I did go out but turned back at 3/4's of a mile because I was cold!  So a short run today but at least it was something.

Gym Day!

If you asked me yesterday if I'd be going to the gym today I would have said, "Doubtful." I didn't run yesterday and I just felt physically and mentally lethargic. Well, guess what? I did go today! I went, I liked it. I'm glad I did it! So I'm glad I didn't make up my mind yesterday.

Morning Run

This morning I ran to the east a mile and back.  Here's a picture of my route as I headed out.

I don't like this route though because the ground is so uneven.  Especially farther east there's hardly a road at all.  But I had a good run.

Another Hot Run!

I waited too long again today! But I did get 3 miles in. Although I was not into it and it took a long time. I felt very sluggish. Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

Running in Montana

Pretty windy here this morning but I ran a mile north and back anyway.  Cooler here today, too.  About 60 I think when I went outside.  When I got here at 5 pm yesterday it was about 85.  Cool front came through over night. Love running out here in the wide open spaces.

Quick Update

Getting ready to do some fun stuff with Bart and his nephew Morgan! But wanted to report that I did run and lift some weights today. I waited till it was too hot. That's never fun!

And Today It's Perfect

Gorgeous morning here.  68, full sun, slight breeze.  Perfect.  I ran north and back and it went well.  Passed our neighbor Stephanie Wilson along the way.  (Well, I don't mean I "passed" her as in I was running faster than she was!  No way!  We were going in opposite directions.)  Now a day with some errands and then packing to get on the train tonight.  And guess what?  A year ago today I also got on the train for Montana!  I had forgotten the date but it was today.  Weird.  So that means it was a year ago today that toddler disappeared north of us here.

Cool Morning

In fact, some would say it's downright cold!  Only 48 when I woke up.  50 when I finally went outside but I got it done.  Now home and warming up!

Rain!

I don't think we had rain like you had rain in Duluth, though. Just enough dribbles to make my car look utterly filthy! I did run today and it was good. Even though I didn't want to. I guess I'm not feeling 100%. I'm blaming that! I also lifted weights. Wanted to make up for skipping the gym on Sudnday.

Yesterday's Post!

How could I have neglected to post my awesome run? I know how, I got busy! We did see Edge of Tomorrow yesterday and I loved it. My favorite summer movie, for sure. I did have a great run yesterday, though. I ran from my house, down/up Texas (once), and then home. It went really well. But I knew one trip up that hill was my max if I wanted to run home, not walk! Someday I want to get to 3 trips on Texas with this run. Yesterday was 4.15 miles.

Taking a couple days off

I feel just worn out here and am going to rest for a couple days.  Tough to get old I guess!  I had a late night and didn't get home from Andrea Fluegel's ordination service until almost 11:00 pm.  Damn Ravens woke me up at 5:17 am!!  And I've been pushin hard to get things done (garden, yard) before going back to the farm on Wednesday night.  So I'm going to make an executive decision and take it easy for a couple days.

Almost Rained Out

It was raining pretty good when I got up and rained for another hour and a half or so but, then, alas, it quit.  So I was rained delayed but not rained out.  Had a good run north and back.  Cool, nice breeze, fresh air.  Very nice.  Thought for a while I might have to get on the TM but was glad I didn't have to.

I'm worn out!

Busy week this week! And I really didn't sleep well Sunday and Monday so I feel like I'm catching up a little here. As worn out as I say I am, I did successfully run Texas 3 times! Amazing because it has been awhile and it was hot! So I was really happy about that. My arm muscles are doing darn good, I must say. Tomorrow I'm thinking I'll take a day off.

More gym

You know, it's weird. If feel like I do a better job lifting weights when I'm at the gym. Maybe it's because, at home, I stretch it out and do other stuff between sets? Not sure. Anyway, gym day today. Went well. I think I am about ready to use more weights for some things. It was so busy in there! They have a deal for 3 personal training sessions for 99 bucks. I'm considering - that's a great deal! But I know that I'd get such a hard sell to buy more. So maybe not worth the emotional pain! Probably been 2 months since I've weighed myself. Now it's this big thing I'm freaked out about!

Another Gorgeous Day

65 and sunny with very slight breeze.  Perfect.  I ran north and back and did my exercises when I got home.  Beautiful out there!  And now I'm going to spend some quality time in my garden.

Trouble with my iPod this morning.  Sensor wouldn't activate so I just turned on a playlist.  When Barry Manilow started making it "through the rain" for the 3rd time in a row I knew something was wrong.  Reset it when I got home then so will see what tomorrow brings.

Hot run

Busy at work today so I didn't run unti, oh, 11. Way too hot. But done. I also forgot to post that I went to they gym yesterday and walked on the treadmill at an 8% incline. So that's my report!

Something to Report!

It's a beautiful morning here today.  Full sunshine, slight breeze, temp was 60 when I left the house for a run north and back.  Very nice!  But I continue to feel very out of shape.  Consistency is the key and I just haven't been able to be consistent with all the traveling your Mother is forcing me to do!  Did 50 pushups and 50 situps when I got home, too, so hoping to be consistent now this whole week.

No Mosquitos Today

I ran north and back this morning and didn't see a single mosquito!  Wednesday they were just all over me and today they've gone somewhere else.  Odd.  Anyway, I'm not complaining.  Good run and did some pushups and situps when I got back.  I will be off now tomorrow and Sunday because I'm getting on the train tomorrow to head home.  Have to leave the house here by 8:30 am.  Will get back to it on Monday in Wisconsin.

Almost forgot! / 3 miles

It's almost 10:30 (aka: way past my bedtime!) and I'm just posting now! Busy day. I did run this morning. It was kinda slow but I know that is because I listened to my audio book. Oh well! I was going to tell you that I'm so sore from doing squats! I did them against the wall. Squatted down and held for 5 seconds. Then up. Then down and hold again. OUCH! They did something - hopefully something good!

Back in Business!

My workout room at the gym is finished and it sure is nice! They did a great job. It's the same size but it seems more roomy. So I was very happy to be able to go there and do my weight lifting routine. It was very challenging! Even though I've been doing it, I suppose it just wasn't quite the same. Lots of burning muscles, that's for sure! No run today. I'm going to get back on schedule of not running on gym days.

Mosquito Central

Oh my!  It's unbelievable in this flat supposedly "dry" country!  I ran north again today and I did my best to keep moving because when I walked even for a minute they found me and stole my blood!  We can't be outside in the evening at all right now.  Anyway, I did my run but am so out of shape after not running for a week.  Amazing how much you lose when you're not consistent with it.  Also started pushups and situps again with 25 each.

Hello Hills!

It's been quite some time since I've been over to Texas. And I could tell! It was really a challenge. That said, I was able to get up it twice, and I was pretty pleased about that fact. I'll be back to 3 in no time!

First Farm Run

Yes, I have something to report besides being slothful!  I ran north to the corner and back this morning!  That's two miles with a pace of 10:29 so at least it's a start.  We finally have a nice morning here.  Temp about 55, no rain and especially no wind.  It's going to be a nice day, too, they say so I should be able to finish the mowing I started on Friday.