Good Run!

I'm so sorry you're sick! But I'm really glad you went to the doctor and got medicine. Seems like it's making a change! I ran on your treadmill today and it was good. I ran 3 miles in about 32 minutes.

Little run!

I didn't do 3 miles today. My excuse is that I knew Carter wanted to get on the treadmill so I got off after about 25 minutes. But, really, I think I just lost interest! It happens. Not sure if I'll do anything tomorrow since I'll be going to get Bart and also going to The Party!

Stuff and things!

I did stuff! And Things! I lifted weights today for the first time since I arrived. Thanks for the weights! I can tell I've not been doing that, it was a bit challenging! Today I ran for 20 minutes. A mix of 5.5, 6, and 5.8. Then I walked for 7 more minutes at a slower pace but a 5% incline. You'll be happy to know that Tavi (in my book) accepted the surrender of the Karnem warriors. And I have no idea how to spell the Karnem actually. I've only listened to these books, never read them. Looked it up. Carnim.

Merry Christmas!

What a wonderful day! Very fun, very nice to be together, super excellent to sleep in, and I'm happy we can be together to celebrate. I did run today. More than I planned! I thought I would just do 2 miles, but my audiobook was at such a critical point, I did 3. I increased my pace today, which is neat. I was doing 5.5 and today I did 5.8. Getting better! I really should lift weights, I haven't since I've arrived. Maybe tomorrow.

Quick Run

Just wasn't really into it! So I ran 20 minutes and that was that. As you know!

I did it!

I think the hardest part of running is the getting started! I really had to talk myself into it today! But I did it and am glad. Pretty cozy downstairs. When I first came in here after running it was way too hot!

Fun Run!

Well, I really didn't think I was going to end up running today, but I finally did. As you know! Mostly I wanted to listen to my audio book. As usual! It was a good run. 5.5 at 1% incline. More tomorrow! I am REALLY happy to be here!

Not the best but...

...and speaking of butts, I felt kind of numb back there this morning especially while I was running.  I kept going but hung on to the rail the whole time.  Still feels kind of numb back there.  I did it, however, plus my exercises.

Glad to have you here!

Well....

I was all set last night to go to the gym this morning but looked it up on FB this morning and they are closed while they move into their new building!  Closed yesterday and won't reopen until Monday at the new place.  However, when I woke up this morning I had (and still have) a mild ache and pain in my right sciattica!  Never had this before so something new.  I HATE getting old!!!!  But I think I now what caused it and I sure won't do that again!  So, will take a day of rest while I wait to drive to the airport.

Post Rain Run

Yeah, we're having wet times again! Forecasted to rain all day but that's not what happened. Shocking, I know! We had good rain till 7 am and then it dried up. And then it cleared up. I had a really nice run out there! See you tomorrow!!

Rain!

It's raining again! Love it. It's not terrible but enough that I sure don't want to be out in it. I did go to the gym today. It's been months, I think! And I really liked it. I did the same exercises I've been doing at home but, for some reason, my muscles seem more sore. Can't say why that would be. I lifted weights and then I did the elliptical for 30 minutes. My feet are really having some angst. I hate to say it, but I think it's my Van's! Shoes. Van's shoes. Sads. Switching up my morning shake here. I've been using soy protein powder but but the last couple of afternoons I was really zombie-y. So I am going to do some teaking and see if that helps. I'll run tomorrow - maybe at the gym if this rain keeps up. Then Thursday off. Because I'll be flying! Oh, sad thing. My old iPhone died on my again today. So maybe it's just getting to be past its prime. I hope not.

Remember Me?

I'm the slaggard member of the group.  But I got on the TM here this morning and ran and also did all my pushups and situps.  Hard work but then I'm paying for several days of laziness.

I'm glad to see you have been keep the home fires burning here!  Good for you.  You are my inspiration!

Run

Yep. Again. Doing something different tomorrow. Just to break up the monotony. I'm going to the gym and I will use the elliptical. Well, monotony and I'm feeling pretty sore!

Stuff and stuff

I thought I was a little cranky today but, tonight, I have a bit of a noggin ache. So maybe that's why I was feeling a case of the cranks earlier. I did lift weights today. And then I ran hills. Finished book three of my audiobook series. I'm excited to start the next one!

Glad You're Keeping the Blog Alive!

The late nights (at Carter's play - we don't get home until close to 11:00 pm) and the early mornings (everybody's moving here by 7:00 am) are killing my routine and enthusiasm.  Gotta get ready for church now.  Tomorrow we go home.  Will get back on track Tuesday.  Happy to see you are keeping the fires burning here!

Cool Running

It's a bit (San Diego level) chilly! So I had a nice cool run today. Just did the Kensington route. There was a giant black cloud above me during my entire run. I'm glad I didn't get rained on because I had my for-reals phone with me today. Yesterday, in the afternoon, I decided to run. It was done raining for a bit. I didn't really feel like running because I was tired and it was very (SDL) cold. But I really wanted to listen to my audio book. Well, my old iPhone (that has my pace app) shut down twice before I even started running! So I didn't go. Hopefully the problem was that I haven't updated that phone for a loooong time. I did it today, so tomorrow will tell if it's going to work again for me. Fingers crossed!

I didn't wanna.....

........but I did. 3 miles. It was ok. I listened to my podcast so that made it painless. I wanted to take today off but I know I'm going to get rained out tomorrow, so I decided to go for it. It makes me happy that more than one person on my running route takes their dog for a walk in a stroller.

Hills and Weights

Well, weights and hills. I really don't know if I should actually be doing weights before running, but I figure at least I'm doing them. A lot of times, when I'm done running - I'm just done! I did that tiny hill again today. 30 minutes. Intervals ahoy!

A little run

When I got up today, I really doubted I'd run at all. I could not sleep last night, if you can believe that! So I finally took one Nyquil pill around 11. And then I woke up like a groggy zombie today! Mess! But coffee to the rescue, as always! And I did go for a 3 mile run and it was good. I'll tell you, I'm sore tonight. So we will see what tomorrow brings.

Good Morning

I hope you had a good night's rest after your late night.

I've done my thing here and now we're heading off to Sam's Club and Cub Foods to do some more walking.  Might get some shopping done, too.

The Usual

That's what I did this morning.  Went well and felt good.

Sorry you were up all night!  Hope you got some good sleep after that.

I suppose I could set my TM to simulate hills but I've never done it.  Glad somebody likes to run them!  I should work on that though so I could do better on Washington Street next time!

Long night ahead!

I'm working tonight starting at 9:30 pm! We are doing a push to production and I just need to verify it. I'll just do my Monday 8 hours of work (I'll do 6, actually) and then go to bed. But I'm really starting to wind down now. It's going to be tough when I'm usually sound asleep by 9:30! Good run today 4.5 miles. I did the Kensington route with a couple trips up Adams Avenue to make it longer. Nice out. Cool. Tomorrow will be a day off for sure. I will probably dedicate myself to my video game!

Intervals

I did something new today. Or something I haven't done for a long time, I should probably say. I used to run that short hill by my office but my hill running has really morphed to strictly Texas. I've been reading a bit about interval training, so I thought a shorter steep hill would be good. I went down Meade to the Florida cross street. That's a pretty substantial hill. My running beat app is pretty awesome and actually has a timer mode. So I set it for 30 minutes and knew I was done when the beeping stopped! There was some super shady guy loitering by the cars and asking people for money, so I had to keep a close and paranoid eye on him! I lifted weights before I went.

Good run!

I didn't get wet! The storm has passed, although it was a cloudy day. Good run. So slow though. Whateves, right? It was nice and cool so really enjoyable. And that's all I did. Well, I had a healthy eating day, too!

What a mess!

Not me! For once!! Today I went over to Texas to run hills. And that's what is a mess! That entire hill apparently really wanted to fall down and slip into the road. Rocks, dirt, and debris on the sidewalk and into the road. No trees down, though. It was a good hill session because the newest episode of Serial was out today. I anxiously await Thursdays so I can listen to the recent podcast. It's so good. Also, I lifted weights before I ran. It's been awhile!

A wet run

Well, I did something I just never do. I ran in the rain. Yeah, who am I? But I didn't run yesterday, I was going absolutely stir crazy here, and the gym would have been a madhouse. So I just did it. Wore my Whistlestop zip jacket! And it worked great! Not a fast run because I was exercising extreme caution. See what I did there? So that's that!

Did It Again

Yes I did.  My usual.  Had a sneezing fit this morning when I first got up but other than that I'm feeling pretty good.

Stay dry!

Back At It

Ok, I did a full 2 mile run on the TM this morning and all 50 pushups and 50 situps!  So I am on the upswing for sure.  It never did become a full blown cold like I have sometimes had in the past so I'm glad for that but it did knock me down for a few days.  Feeling much better this morning.

Update!

This is such a quick update because I have company! But I did run today, felt good after the weekend! And I did run on Friday before we left. I really needed a couple days off. Stiff and sore. feeling better!

Back At It - Sort Of

I did get on the TM this morning and did run - for 1 mile.  Chest felt very tight and I just had to quit.  Very rare for me to quit once I start but I just couldn't get a decent breath.  Only did half my pushups and situps, too.  On the other hand, this is progress so I am on the mend I think.