Day Something or Other: I'm back!

I've lost count! I'll have to go back and figure out how many days I've been not running. Back from my weekend trip and it was a lot of fun. No formal exercise but we did a lot of walking. And I am really really happy with my eating over the weekend. It was healthy and delicious! Today I was back at it and I did go to the gym. Lifted weights and then did 20 minutes of cardio -Stairway to Somewhere!!! I did assisted pullups today and I suspect I'll be feeling those tomorrow! Off to meditation class now.

Good Run

Another 2 miler outside this morning and it went well.  I will up the mileage come Monday to 2.5.  I hope.  Nice morning here.  58, cloudy, but not a breeze anywhere at the time.  Very nice.  Didn't see another soul this morning either in a vehicle or on the road.  Nice private track I have.

Day 3!

Seems like day 30!  On the plus side, I've decided to take this running break when it is crazy hot. So that's good. 

Gym today, lifted weights. Did TSWTO for 10 minutes after. That's it!

Morning Walk

I went for a walk this morning.  Walked about 1.5 miles I think.  Just didn't have the energy for a run.  Didn't sleep well again last night and so I'm tired this morning.

We are going to register for a walk/run in Osceola on Sept. 12.  I will run the 5K (or walk as necessary) and Mom will do the 1.8 mile "fun walk" as they call it.  We've done this before but not last year for some reason.  That's the day they're doing a walk in Montana from Hogeland to Turner (12 miles!) in memory of Tristan Billmayer.  Wish we could be there for that with them but we can't so this is our way of taking part in it.  According to what we see on FB they have 200+ signed up to walk!

Day 2 - Cardio

Today was a cardio only day at the gym.  And I did actually make it 30 minutes, which surprised me!  But my audio is getting good.  Kept me entertained.  anyway, I did the elliptical machine for 30 minutes.  Really bothered my left achilles for the first 5 or so minutes.  Felt really stiff.  Feels fine now.  Hopefully that won't become a new sore spot I need to treat like a baby!

I didn't feel like going today but I was very crabby all day. Funny that just yesterday I was saying how happy I am!  although....that's still true!  Just crabby in addition to happy.  Yeah, I'm confused, too!  Anyway, I didn't want to gym but I figured I should go and give my beta endorphins a boost.  I believe I was successful!

Back Outside

It was only 54 but there was no wind and the sun is shining so I put on the long pants and ran 2 miles outside.  Beautiful morning!

Day 1

Well, I'm considering this Day 1 of no running, even though Friday was really the last day I ran.  So far my feet are feeling better and I'm not prancing around on my tiptoes as much when I get up!

I did go to the gym today. Got there about 30 minutes earlier than usual and it was really a different scene!  Lots of meatheads!  Our times didn't overlap too much.  Then I did 20 minutes on The Stairway to Hell.  My plan is go back tomorrow and do 20 or 30 minutes (if I can stand 30 minutes!) of cardio.  And just keep switching off.  Maybe I'll do the elliptical tomorrow. 

Otherwise things are good.  My food is great.  Not losing any weight but I feel happier than I ever have, I think.  So that's what counts!  I also continue to meditate and that's been a really enjoyable thing to add to my day.  I feel a lot more at peace and less crabby.  Hm....most of the time!!

2 Miles on TM

I did take yesterday (Saturday) off after my all day adventure underneath Car '54 on Friday.  Then last night the weather changed on us again.  Big rain storm just after dark (1.9 inches in the rain gauge this morning) and much cooler today.  Only 50 and very windy this morning so I opted for 2 miles on the TM.  It went well but the TM said 1.9 miles and my Nike+ said 2.01.  I wonder if this TM can be calibrated like you can do with the Nike+.  I think the Nike+ is right because it's spot on with the Garmin watch when I use both outside.

Mom has been walking on the TM every day this week and this is now the 3rd time I've used it to run and it seems to be just fine.  So thank you Carl and Diane!

2 Miler!

For the first time in weeks I ran a full 2 miles.  Wasn't fast or pretty but I did it.  Foot didn't bother me much while running but it's hurting now.  Just took our friend ibu so expect it to settle down soon.  Still thinking about the gym but no time today.  Putting the new muffler and tail pipe on Car '54.

Cool Running

It was only 51 when I left the house with a light breeze so for the first time this season I wore long pants and long sleeves.  And I was cold at the beginning especially when in the shade.  But I warmed up as I ran 1.6 miles this morning.  Busy day out there.  3 girls walking, 1 guy riding a bike, and saw Brandon Robinson going to work.  Plus some witch in a HUGE SUV came by me at 90 per.  I hate that!  But the run itself was good.

Gym Times

Someday I'm going to have to take a day off. Tomorrow may be that day! I feel a lot better today, slept really well last night. And I went to bed at 8:30. So I'm on the upswing and in the process of recovering my stolen sleep! I didn't do cardio today. Well, I did 2 minutes. Then I thought, "Nope!" And I left. But I had solid weight lifting times, so that's good.

Day Off

Well, it's raining.  We've gotten 2.3 inches since yesterday about 1 pm.  Beautiful, soaking into the ground kind of rain.  Just what you need in California!

Anyway, it;s raining.  Then, my foot is aching some.

But the real reason for a day off is that I didn't get out of bed until 7:45 am!  Unheard of in my world but there it is.  I worked on Car '54 all afternoon yesterday taking the exhaust pipes and muffler off so they can be replaced with new stuff.  Up and down and up under the car 50 times!  So I was tired and a little stiff and sore here this morning.

Another Run

I really didn't feel like it this morning and told myself I was just going to go for a walk.  But once I got out there I gave it a try and did a mile and a half.  I really need to up my game here.  The Wheels and Wings 5K is coming up on Sept. 12th and I'm thinking about it.  My hesitancy is due to this damn foot!  One day it's fine and the next it's not.  It's bothering some today again but I took ibu and just ran on it anyway.  Rain is moving in again.  Supposed to start around noon and rain until tomorrow morning!

Gym Day!

I've been out of sorts all today today. We did a push last night and I was worried about it all day yesterday and I think I just was dealing with residual angst about that today. And not enough sleep. And weird sleep! But I did go to the gym today. Just lifted weights. Usually I do a bit of cardio at the end but not today. No energy or desire!

Back on the road

I do go out this morning and managed to run 1.6 miles again.  The arthritis in my right foot bothered me bad all weekend.  I did manage a 1 mile walk on Saturday but that was it for the weekend.  Yesterday, it hurt all day even living on ibuprphen.  Then the rain moved in last night and it's somewhat better this morning.  I could feel it while running but not bad like yesterday.  This seems to be the new story of my life and I don't like it.

I surprised myself

It was already 71 when I left the house and the humidity is right up there so I planned to just walk again today.  But when I got to the top of the hill I decided I would see what I could do so I started running and it wasn't as bad as I feared.  So, I ran 1.6 miles this morning!  In the heat!  Joshua came up behind me and passed me by at one point (big show off Army guy).

Late and Hot Run

I had such a cranky day of work! And I didn't get time to run until probably 3:30. It was too hot to run, truth be told. But I was full of crank so I wanted to get out of the house for a bit and think non-work thoughts. Which is exactly what I did and it was great! Helped me uncrank a lot. Also, I played a lot of piano, and that helped, too. It was way too hot for me to really enjoy my run, though. Probably 86. But it was worth it!

Gym day

Good day at the gym. Pretty busy when I got there. But I was still able to use all my equipment and get my goals done. It was a good trip. I increased some of my weights. That's a good sign! Although the increased weight meant I did fewer bicep curls. But I'll build back up to 12 per arm per set. And then when I'm back at 12/, I'll go up to a higher weight! I can't wait for this audiobook I'm listening to to be over. It's OK, but not amazing. And I'm super ready to move on. I still have a couple hours left. I'm about to get into a giant vampire fight so maybe my heroine will stop whining and actually use her magical powers. If I found out I was basically a superhero, I would not whine about it. I'd superpower EVERYWHERE and all the time!!

So many updates!

I really need to get back into the daily update habit! I can't remember all the stuff I need to post. Let's see. I've been to the gym a couple times. I've been to Texas. I only ran Texas twice, walked it once. Out of shape for that! I ran today and it was a good run. Got it in before the marine layer was gone so it wasn't too hot. That's good. Getting ready to go to a meditation class here tonight. It's pretty much my new favorite hobby!

Good Run

Hot run, though! I didn't get out till around 10:30 am and it was HOT. The really good thing is that I was very sweaty when I got back, not salty and crusty. So I'm well hydrated! My left heel has been bothering me a lot. I hated walking on it yesterday. Until it would warm up! I think maybe it's a pair of my everyday shoes. They're out!

Outside Again

Gotta run outside when I can because I will have plenty of days to use the TM.  Another nice morning and good 1.5 mile run.  My iPod died, however!  Thought I had enough juice in it but obviously I was wrong.  Garmin worked fine though so I know my pace was 10.31.

It happened!

We both knew it would happen. It was only a matter of time. Today. Today was that day. Someone was using my machine! No, I did not start a fight. I just went about my other business and did my squats at the end of my workout rather than the beginning. Which......I had done some other leg stuff and I didn't think my quads were gonna make it! But they did! I also walked on the treadmill today for 20 minutes at a 9% incline. Can't remember my exact pace, but it ended up being a mile at the end of 20 minutes.

"New" Treadmill

I got on the "new" treadmill this morning and did 1.5 miles and all seemed to work fine.  It has a small TV screen at the top there but I see no reason to connect it when we have a TV right in front of the TM.  My only complaint is the tiny "fan" button.  I like to turn the fan on half way through a run (gives me something to look forward to!) and this button is so small it's hard to hit when you're in full stride.  At the same time, I now know that the 4% incline button works! The Info screen tells me it only has 308 miles and 103 hours on it since it was new.  It is 7-8 years old but seems to work fine.

I have to give special thanks to Mike and Josh who moved it for me!  I never could have done it alone and they did most of the work to get it here.

Another gorgeous morning here but I just wanted to try this out and see if it all worked ok.  Back outside tomorrow.

Another Perfect Morning

Just  gorgeous out there.  About 60 when I left the house, no wind, bright sunshine.  Perfect.  I ran the 1.5 miles again and it was ok.  And I tried that Nike+ App without the sensor and it showed 1.56 miles while the Garmin showed 1.50 miles so not far off.  I calibrated it with the Garmin so I will use it a couple more days to see how it is.  My old iPod doesn't have GPS so not sure how it works.

I also don't know how that %$#@$%^&*((() bathroom scale works!  Too much birthday party last night I guess.

Gym Day

Oh, boy, do my quads hurt! I still did squats, but I really felt them. I did a new exercise today, for my lats. I hope those really hurt tomorrow! Also did the StH today for 20 minutes. So full workout!

Great Morning!

It's just gorgeous out there this morning.  60 degrees when I left the house, no wind, sunny, just beautiful.  And I accomplished my goal of running 1.5 miles without walking.  I also started in with the pushups and situps again this morning which I have neglected for at least 2 months.  Did 25 of each although they weren't "video worthy."  Still, it's a start.

My Nike+ sensor wouldn't click on this morning however.  Guess I will charge up the Garmin and start using that to keep track.  Also might try the Nike+ App again which is supposed to work without a sensor.  I tried it a couple years ago and gave up on it but don't remember why.