Stuff!

I feel like I didn't post yesterday. What a slacker! I did go to the gym after work. It was a really busy day. After the gym I began moving all my belongings from the courtyard into my place. Huge project. But it is done. I ran today. So slow, Dad. Like 12 minute miles. Maybe I'll run on the treadmill tomorrow so I can work on my pace. Sigh!

Run

I forgot to post over the weekend! I didn't do anything on Saturday. It was way too hot to run and the gym was having a re-grand opening. They were having vendors and all kinds of things. I had a bunch of stuff to do so I didn't go because I didn't want to get caught up in the festivities! I did go to the gym yesterday, though, and I lifted weights. I could tell it had been awhile! And then I ran today. Hot today, but not as hot. Yay for that!

More of the Same

But I had to get out there this morning because they say our weather is about to change.  Down into the 40's at night starting tonight.  It was 62 when I left the house at 7:45 this morning so still pretty warm here.  We sat on the deck in shirt sleeves last night until 10:00 watching the eclipse. This has been such a nice stretch of weather and I hate to see it change.  Guess I better move somewhere south.

Another Gorgeous Morning

How long can this last?  Not long enough.  I know that for sure.  So I got out there and enjoyed it again today.  61 when I left the house.  Very light breeze.  Full sunshine.  Just perfect.  Walked the mile north and ran it back again.  Foot continues to be ok.  Hope this cortisone shot lasts a long time.

Gorgeous Morning

How long can this perfect weather last?  Not forever, we all know that!  But it was perfect again this morning.  So I walked a mile north and ran it back.  Foot seems to be fine ever since that last injection so hope it lasts for a while.  Know it won't last for the long term though.

Back at it!

Finally! Finally I feel better! Yesterday was "pretty better" and today was "way super better!" Still not gonna say perfect, but close. I did run today, so yay! But it was really really really hot. I wish I had gone earlier. But I did it, that's what counts! I think my insoles are great. They seem to be. I'll know in a couple days, I suppose.

On the TM

It started raining here yesterday afternoon and continued through the night and still sprinkling here this morning.  1.3 inches in the gauge this morning.  So I opted for an indoor run on the TM this morning and it went fine.

I see from other email notes that you have been sick.  Sorry to hear that and hope it's passed by now.

Home and On the Road

I didn't run at all while we were in Marion the past week but I did use their elliptical machine.  Their TM is broken apparently.  Anyway, the elliptical certainly provides a workout and works some different muscles from running.

This morning I got back on the road.  Walked a mile north and ran it back.  Nice morning.  60, very light breeze, hazy sunshine.  Felt good to be out there doing something again.

Gym Day!

Almost didn't go, but I'm so glad I did. Just was worn out after work. But I pulled it together and it turned out to be a good workout. Weights and then I just did 5 minutes of cardio. I went later than usual and so it was busier than usual! But still wasn't a problem (should say 'it wasn't a problem, as usual!). I was able to do all my things and get in and out. I put my new insoles in and they feel really good! I'll run in them tomorrow. They're not custom ones, just off the shelf. But I can take them back if they don't work out and they were only 40$!

Regret?

Not last night's run. But maybe today's run! Yeah, I did it again. And boy to my feet hurt. Already! And I can really feel it in my ankles. Achilles tendon, I guess. But I did get some new insoles today. So fingers crossed that helps! They have really high arches. And they feel good.

Yesterday was Day 24 and.....

And I ran. I just couldn't take it anymore! I've been so stressed and anxious and unfocused. And I realized that maybe it's the running I'm missing. It's such an ability to put my brain away for a bit of time. So I did it. Even though it wasn't 30 days. And even though it was late and getting dark! But it was really enjoyable and I came back feeling really mentally refreshed. I'm glad I did it. And, yeah, my feet hurt. I'm going to RRS so I can get new insoles.

Good, Short Run

My foot seems much better this morning!  Already!  Hope it lasts.  So I walked a mile north and ran back and it was fine.  So we'll see what the rest of the day brings.  Sometimes it doesn't start to bother me until later in the day.  But I'm hopeful.

And another gorgeous, perfect morning out there.  Just beautiful.  Love days like this.

Not sure about tomorrow now.  We will be heading to Marion, IA about 9 or 9:30 so we'll see how early I wake up.

Day what?

No idea what day of no running this is! I've lost count. But it was a gym weightlifting day, anyway. So that's what I did. Although I didn't really feel like it. I'm feeling a bit out of sorts. In fact, I took three wrong turns on my way to the gym. Totally not paying attention. Got all the way into North Park before I realized I was going to the wrong place! But today I did 3 sets of bicep curls at 15 pounds. The full sets. So that's good. It was challenging! The second set required a lot of straining faces at the end. And the 3rd set required a break between 10 and 11! Good gym, all around.

Calling Dr. Redburn

When I woke up this morning and my foot was already aching I decided to call Dr. Redburn and see about getting another cortisone shot down there.  I have been walking every morning but have only run on Saturday morning for the 5K in Osceola.  And I paid for that the rest of that day.  This is very sad to me because I feel like we have had such great times over the last 5 years with these runs we've done and I hate to think those days are over.  I know these cortisone shots are only temporary measures but I'm not willing to give up completely yet.  Besides, I have this new treadmill here!

In Memory of Tristan

Mom, Carol and I took part in the Rustic Road 5K in Osceola this morning to be in solidarity with those many friends in Montana who are walking 12 miles between Hogeland and Turner today in memory of Tristan. We wish we could have been with them but we thought about them and Tristan every step of the way. "Forever in our hearts." May God bless his memory in our midst.

Updates!

Hello! Well, first update: It is sooooo hot. So hot. Just crazy for us. 107 yesterday, I think. And it was 97 at 8 pm last night! Today was a bit cooler and it's only 90 right now (at 6:45 pm). So maybe we're cooling off. Hope so. Also, good news and bad news. My scale is broken! I finally womaned up and put in new batteries. But it still doesn't work. So.....gotta let that go. I've considered using the scale at the gym but.....for lots of reasons, I think I won't. I did go to the gym on Tuesday and today. Weightlifting. Yesterday I just sat around feeling whiny and greasy and miserable! And it would have been a cardio day and that gym isn't totally enclosed so it gets pretty toasty and I figured that would be a bad idea. I'm now able to do one set of 12 (each side) bicep curls with 15 pound weights! And then today I did a second and third set of 9. I made a pal at the gym today. Probably because there weren't many other suckers working out in 100 degree weather! Tomorrow should be cardio and I'm not sure what I'll do. If it is this hot again, I'll just have to take a day off and so be it. The really sad thing is that I'm at such a good part of my book!

More of the same

I ran the 2 miles again today and did the exercises, too.  These are perfect mornings this week.  55 this morning and no wind.  Beautiful out there.  Not sure about tomorrow.  I am going to Fredric for a pastor's conference meeting and have to leave here by 9:00.

I did something!

I went outside and ran 2 miles this morning!  First time in a week.  I had no confidence at all that I could do it when I left the house but I just kept plodding along until it was done.  Right foot bothered me most of yesterday and some this morning while running but I just kept going anyway.  When I got home I did 25 pushups and 25 situps which I have also been sorely neglecting.  Feels good to have done something.

Updates!

I've been around this weekend but pretty busy. And I realized I haven't even checked in! Yikes! Today is really hot. 91-ish. I sure picked the right time to take this month off running. It was 85 at 7 am! Friday I didn't go to the gym. But I did cardio on Saturday and today. Weights on Sunday. I did pull-ups last week (weighted assist) and it really made my shoulder hurt. So I'm not going to do that again. I slipped and fell a few years ago and that shoulder has never been the same! But for several days after doing the pull-ups, it was very crunchy and very sore! That's it!

Day 11: Doing stuff. And things.

But stuff and things is not running. Here is my foot update: My right foot feels great. No troubles at all, actually. So that's a happy improvement. My left foot (heel) is getting better. It feels less bruised. So I really hope they both recover and don't break again as soon as I start running again! Gym day today, and it was really good. Upped some of my weights. And I did 5 minutes of cardio. I that's all I had the interested in doing! But I don't feel bad when I cut short when it's a weights day. All good.

Day 10: Quick Gym

Long day at work so I didn't lift weights today - just wasn't into it. I did 20 minutes of cardio and then I did some ab stuff. And then I was out of there! Easy!

Day 9: Yesterday's Update

Quick update for yesterday. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical at the gym. That's it. See? I told you it was quick!