Another Gym Day

Before I forget, I didn't see Simon at the gym today so I'll call tomorrow about a week membership for you. Think Mom is interested, too? I did the usual at the gym today but I went later. Probably didn't get there till after 3:30 pm. And I just cannot believe more people do not go. It was even more empty than usual! So different than SD where I had to go right after work or it would just be a madhouse. Lots of good things about this city including the fact that it just seems to be so livable. I can actually do things at non-bizarre times! I'm kinda worried I'm losing my muscle, so I really need to get consistent with my routine again. It will happen!

Weird Running

I went out to run on Tuesday and actually had to stop before I got to mile 1. I had such a side cramp, I just couldn't do it. Went back out yesterday, got another stitch (just after mile 1) and realized - it's actually my diaphragm. I did finish my 3 miles but it was not fun and I didn't enjoy it. So I'm wondering: am I having to acclimate to running at such a higher elevation? I looked it up. I went from an elevation of 62' to an elevation of 4,500'. I'm going to be interested to see how this resolves and what your experience is. If this is related to elevation, maybe you'll have a different experience. Because you're coming from a higher elevation - so maybe it won't impact you like it is me. Or - maybe it's not elevation at all and it's just that I haven't been running as much recently! I did run with my Garmin and the outside (pavement) path is actually a bit over a mile. I'm super pleased to say that, despite my stitch, I did 3.01 miles in 29m 40s!

Some Good News

I seem to have come off the weight plateau I've been on for about 2 weeks.  Down a whole pound in the last 3 days so very happy about that.  Don't want to put any of it back on during our trip.  Now have just 5 lbs to my goal.

Been running every morning and doing my exercises.  Upping my mileage a little each week.  At 2.25 miles this week.

Again!

Same report! I went to the gym today. It was good. It was empty. Well, when I arrived. After I had been there about an hour, it began to fill up. I love being able to walk to the gym! I had a full on day of slack yesterday. Just really had no energy or desire to do anything - so I didn't! Back on track today, though. Super excited to see you! Oh, meant to tell you that I've been sleeping really well here. I think I've already told you that, actually. But it bears repeating! I had another 8+ hour last night! So happy about this fact.

A gym day

Good day at the gym today. Went around 11:30 and just did my normal full body weightlifting routine. Very empty gym again today. Easy to do my work and get out. Then I did one lap around Virginia Lake. I was kinda hoping to go on a hike today but it rained!

Gandy Marathon 5K

We did it!  Angie did a GREAT job!  28 minutes and something.  Mom and I weren't so happy with our times but we finished and got a medal!  (They had so many medals left over from last year's full and half that they gave them to this year's 5K finishers.)

Here I am!

Now, you may have been thinking, "I bet Julie is doing things but not posting." Well....you would be wrong! I actually wasn't doing Fitnatic type things! I just got very busy with company, tasks to do, and then piano meetings and lessons. But today I got back into gear. I walked over to the gym this afternoon. Did my usual routine of weights. Then I did The Stairway to Hell for 20 minutes. Then I walked home. It's interesting that my leg and foot have been very sore again since I've had a bit of time off. I really think the strength training I do for my back has a hugely positive impact on my leg and foot. Fitbit tells me I was 1 minute shy of 8 hours of sleep. Pretty good for me!

Same Old From Here

Been running on the TM every morning this week.  Foot was really bothering me during the night and still was this morning though.  However, I did my 2 miles and it seemed to ease up once I got going and the tylenol kicked in.  Bothered me yesterday some, too, and that's the first time in several weeks I've been so aware of it.  Maybe I'm getting use to it except when it flares up.

Heading to Whitewater tomorrow after church but staying in the other motel (there are only 2!) because it has a fitness center.  I called to make sure before making the reservation.  So I plan to keep running while gone.

Another Good Gym Outing!

Good gym again today! Walked over, it's a pretty enjoyable mosey. And the gym was empty again! Well, not empty. But I was able to do all my things, no problemo. So that was really nice. Just lifted my weights, did some ab stuff, walked home. Now I've been putting together a desk chair. Let me tell you!!!! Well, I can't tell anyone my assembly angst. It's best if only Sam knows. But it's built now!

First Reno Run!

I did it! This was my first run as a Renoian. Um...Renite? Whatever! I did it! It really took a pep talk to get out there. Change is hard and so I just had to get over that. Did three laps around the lake, which I guess is three miles. I will say this: it's a bit....stinky. There are a lot of ducks and geese over there and so there's a lot of duck and geese poo. But it isn't stinky the entire run. Just in two distinct (and little) spots. So it isn't a showstopper! I also did some ab stuff when I got back. I've been out of habit with food tracking/loseit for a bit, so I got back on track with that yesterday. It was just very very hard when I had everything packed and couldn't cook! But I made a meatloaf in my IP last night and build the recipe for that in the loseit app, so that is something I can track now. That said, I've been doing really good with the food choices I've been making and staying on track, weight wise. It made me happy to be able to 120 lbs on my new drivers license and not be lying about it!

Another gym day

I can really tell that I had some time off. Very gummy feeling at the gym today. Did my stuff, just didn't feel like I had a lot of strength for it. Suppose it will take a bit to get back in the swing of things.

Busier there today but not so busy I couldn't do what I wanted, when I wanted. So that was happy.

I walked there even though it was cold. Gotta toughen up!!

Lost Weekend but Home Now

I didn't do anything but walk while in Duluth for the class reunion but I did get outside and run 2 miles this morning here.  Very nice out.  55, sunny, slight breeze when I turned around to come home.  Not many days like this left for us I don't think.

Best news is that I didn't gain any weight over the weekend!  I didn't lose anything but I didn't gain anything and that's the best news.  I was kind of afraid to get on the scale this morning.

Hello Reno gym!

I did it! Today was gym day.  Little nervous, not knowing what to expect. But it turned out great. I walked over, it's half a mile.  Went straight to the weight section. There were 4 or 5 guys there. Small space, but we all got out business done.

Had one head nod and one person actually said hi. So that means we are bffs now, right? 

It was good, I am sore. And I was really glad to get back into the swing of things.