More of the Same

I'm running on the TM every morning and doing my exercises, too.  We have registered for the Gandy Marathon 5K on 10/15 so I want to be ready for that. I know I should be running outside but it's just a little too cool for the old man!  Will have to bundle up for the 5K.  If that goes well, I might also register for the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot over in Lindstrom.  I've done that a couple of times including last year.

And I don't want to brag or anything....but....I have lost 7 pounds during September!  Counting calories using Lose It and no beer or wine since August 28th.  I want to lost 6 more and get back to where I was when I lost all that weight a few years ago.  The goal is in sight!

I haven't posted all week?

What's the matter with me?  I've been running every single morning this past week except yesterday when I walked that 5K walk in Balsam Lake.  Just haven't posted here obviously.  Sorry about that!  Most runs have been inside on the TM.  I did run outside 1 or 2 days this week I think.  TM run this morning before church.  Raining like crazy out there this morning.

Bye Kensington Loop!

This was it! My last SD run as a CA resident. Can't believe the time is finally here.

Really great run this morning. I gave it my all! And it showed in my time, which was 29:28!  I was so excited about thst!

Tomorrow I am going to still try and get 10k steps. We shall see, but I'm gonna try!

Great run!

Really happy with my run times the past two days, 30 minutes! Yay! It's been a long long time since I have been at that pace. I haven't been to the gym for days and I won't get back there at this point. So I did squats and pushups yesterday and lunges and pushups today. I want to check out that gym on Tuesday, if I have time. Maybe workout on Wednesday. I'm hoping they will give me a week pass to test it out before I commit.

Outside Today

And just gorgeous!  60, full sun, little breeze.  Cool in the shade but very nice run.  I was going to take today off because I haven't taken a day off since last Sunday but it was so nice out.  Been inside on the TM all week but going outside now this week.  We are registered for a 5K walk next Saturday in Balsam Lake to raise money for suicide prevention programs in Polk County.  Same day as the Hogeland and Turner people are walking out there for the same cause in memory of Tristan.  Then we are going to register for a 5K on the Gandy Dancer trail starting in Luck set for October 15.  Been waiting to know what our Reno schedule would be so now that we know we can register for that run/walk.  My first real race since spring so looking forward to it.  Angie might run the half marathon that day!  She's thinking about it.  I hope to get back into good enough shape to run a half again next summer.  Foot seems to be doing better the last couple months.  Can't explain it but happy for it.

Good run

Had to talk a couple days off, I was so darn sore. I don't know if it is good to get so sore I can't walk! But I was in a lot better shape today and was able to run later this afternoon. Well, evening. And my time was about 31 minutes again! So glad I'm getting my pace down. Also did these planks I've been doing - getting a lot better at those, too! That's all I've got to report. Oh, my weight is staying down! But I ate at Crab Hut tonight so we shall see what tomorrow brings!

Running but Not Posting

I have been running on the TM every day this week but just haven't gotten around here to post about it.  Have upped my speed to 5.7 mph this week and going well.  Going to start going past 2 miles on Monday and see how that goes.  I use to run 3 miles every day and want to get back to that level.

I'm making some progress on my weight, too, and feeling very good about that.

So sore!

Well, I sure could feel my workout today. I'm sore! My quads - ouch. I am actually walking funny! And it has not gotten better as the day has progressed. I need a hot tub! I did run today, though. Which was probably ridiculous! But I wanted to keep my muscles warm. I didn't think it was particularly fast but I did 3 miles in 31 minutes. So I was really happy about that. Also had a couple walks today - again, wanted to keep my muscles warm. I don't know that it helped! Probably a day off tomorrow, I have a doctor appointment. I forgot to tell you that gym owner Shawn introduced me to a brand new employee as I was leaving last night. And he said, "I was telling Stephanie (the new employee) that you are one of the top 10 people that I have ever seen really change your body at that gym." So that was neat!

A weak baby lamb!

That's what my legs feel like! A weak trembly baby lamb! Today was my last session with Shawn and it was leg day. And it was HARD. Super challenging. Lots of squats and lunges and fake squats and more lunges. I can only imagine what I'm going to be feeling like tomorrow! Well....sore! So that's my report!

A New Week

But same old story.  Ran my 2 miles and did my exercises.

Busy day!

Exercise and work wise! Even though work was super busy, I did get out for a run early morning. I am sad to report that my blue tooth headset ran out of juice before the 1 mile mark! It was a quiet run, let me tell you. I knew it was low yesterday and I charged it. Well, I tried to charge it! Clearly I didn't really plug it in correctly. Alas. I had to think actual thoughts while I was out there today! And I also went to the gym today. It was weird. They are painting the floor and so big sections are unavailable for use and getting to the available sections requires one to walk through a maze. But I did it! I've been really hungry the past couple days. And tonight I'm meeting Cindy for dinner. WATCH OUT! I'm gonna have chips!

Much Better Today

Humidity has moved on east so a much better run outside this morning.  Very nice.

Running

Good run today - one of those days, though, where I really didn't want to do it. Took me a good bit of time to work up the courage! Glad I did it once I got out there, though. Now I'm walking to my massage. My last SD massage!

Foggy Run

Ran outside this morning in the fog and tropical humidity!  Very humid here now after all the rain we've had.  Good run though.

Back in business!

Well, the desert interlude is over. We had a really nice trip. Gym day with Shawn. Upper body again. Worked really hard! I'm feeling it already, tomorrow will be sore. Good sore!

Raining Cats and Dogs

And since I didn't want to run into any of those animals I opted for the TM here again this morning!

Beautiful Morning Run

Just perfect out there again today.  I'm getting use to this so when it changes it will be a shock.  62, sunny, light breeze.  Just right.  Ran the 2 miles and did my exercises when I got home.  Felt good all the way around.

Went for a walk with Mom last night and I almost had to be running to keep up with her!  We "walked" 2 miles in 35 miles so close to 4 mph.

Good run!

Pretty happy to report that my run pace was decent today! 3 miles and my time was about 31 minutes. It's been a long time since I've been in that range. I went early so maybe it was the coolness. Maybe I wasn't all worn out yet. And maybe it's that I've been running less. But MAYBE it is that my muscles are helping me! That's what I am choosing to believe!

Busy Day

Well, I had a busy exercise day. I didn't think I would get to go to the gym tonight, so I ran early. But then I did get to go to the gym. So double up! Really crabby today. So I needed to get out and about, for sure.