I did it!!

I finally signed up for the half marathon. I've just been so worried about my foot! But my new shoes are helping a lot and I was able to run 5 miles yesterday. So I feel confident I'll be able to do the half. Maybe not as fast as I hoped, because I've lost some training time. Alas! But I'll be able to do it. As mentioned, I ran 5 miles yesterday. Around the lake. It was a nice day out there.

Fitness center in Reno

Second morning went well.  Although they didn't open the door until 9:12 and by then there were 13 of us standing outside. But once inside it was fine.  Did 3 miles yesterday but only 2 today because i was pressed for time.  Liking it very much!

Sacramento Running

Nice fitness center here with an excellent treadmill.  Also has bike and elliptical and weights.  I just ran though and felt good to do it after all that travel yesterday.  See you soon!  I hope!

I did something!

I've been such a lump lately, and I can really tell in my attitude. Which is bad. I did go to the gym today though, finally. Walked. Lifted weights. Walked some more. And now my attitude is a little less bad. My foot is feeling somewhat better. It's still not great but I don't feel like I am walking on top of a big knot of nerves today. My toe is numb and tingly though. And the ball of my foot is a little bit achy. But I bet it will continue to get better. And I bet I'll continue to get less crank!

Also Ran

But I'm not an also ran!  I ran both yesterday and today on the TM and will have tomorrow off as a travel day.  Planning to leave the house at 7:15 am!

I Ran Outside!

In Wisconsin!  On my birthday!  I ran our 5K route and it was tough.  Temp said 40 but there was a breeze plus cars and trucks going by me at 60 per.  So the first mile was cold, cold, cold.  But I persisted and got it done.  Time wasn't as good as I've been doing but under 11 min per mile.

Still Chuggin' Along

Ran again yesterday and today on the TM plus the usual exercises.  Keeping at it but I'd rather be outside.  Hope the weather in Reno will permit me to do some of that.  Kind of plan to run outside one day and go to the gym the next and see how that works for me.

Back on Track

I ran 2.5 miles on the TM this morning and did all 60 pushups and situps.  Felt good to do something after 2 days off.  Well, not exactly "off" because I worked for sure.

Have to get us registered for the Reno Run but haven't done it yet.  Hesitating because I really want to do the half with you girls but need to convince myself I can do it.  Have you registered?  Can we create a team for this one?  I know Angie has already registered.

Update

We're home and not a moment too soon!  I did run on their TM Sunday morning before going to work in the basement but then Paul and I worked down there until 8:30 pm!  Did have a break for a nice ribs dinner and even a piece of birthday cake but then worked another hour and I was exhausted.  In the process, the TM got put up and covered in plastic to protect it from sawdust.  So yesterday I just went over there and got to work.  Was done by 4 pm but, again, worn out!  Today we traveled home.  I will be on the TM here tomorrow morning!  I promise!

Another Run

I can sure tell I've been slacking a bit lately. Really blah run today. Time was a bit slower than it has been and I just felt gummy. Also, my one minute planks felt like they had to be 10 minute planks! But it's done. Another day down. It was really really nice out there. Crisp was warm(ish).

Weird Weather Day

Went out for a 3 mile run this morning and I was really surprised at the temp. All my sources told me it was a bitter 29 degrees out but....well, I really doubt that. It was beautiful. Maybe it just felt a lot warmer in the sun? It's a beautiful sunshiny day. Anyway, 3 miles. And that was that! Also, people! Why is it so hard to walk on the correct side? It's not that hard, really!

Feeling Better

Each morning I am waking up a little better than I was the night before so very glad and thankful for that.  This morning I ran 2 miles on the TM and did all my exercises, too.  A little exhausted when done but feeling good about it.

It's a Start!

Not much but I did something!  We had arranged for Carol Ann to take Mom to Osceola this morning and then I will go down later and pick her up.  Weren't sure how I'd be feeling today so made this arrangement.  But I am feeling better this morning.  Not over it yet but decided to get on the TM and see how it went.  And I actually ran a mile and half.  Felt like I had run 10 but was glad to do something.  Every day will get better now I'm sure.  I hope anyway.

On Saturday we are going to Whitewater and staying at the Super * with no fitness room so trying to figure out how to get my runs in.  Have to go to Waelchli's and use their TM unless the weather improves.

Lunch Run

Work has just been crazy (in a not good way!) for a month or so and I have been working a lot. But today I told those peeps "I'm taking a break!" and I did. I went out an ran. 4 miles. I'm glad I did because the sky got drippy again as the afternoon progressed. So that's that.

I did it!

I've been feeling soooo lazy. So lazy. But today I went to the gym, even though I didn't want to. I ran 1.5 miles and then lifted weights. Did that plain bar again. I'm going to had 2.5# weights to each side next time I go. Start bumping it up. I did increase the weight on a different arm exercise I do. I was really happy about that, been working on increasing that for a bit now. So that's my report. Oh, also, I've been sneezing like crazy this evening!

Off Since Saturday

This cold came over me Sunday early morning.  Woke up at 2 am and knew it was coming.  Very stuffed up.  And sure enough it did.  So I have been off now 3 days and I don't like it!  Not sure yet what tomorrow might bring.  Feeling a little better and not so stuffy this afternoon so we'll see.  Nose isn't running like it has been the last 2 days either.  So, I'm hopeful.  Some sneezing but not much coughing with this one so think my lungs must be fairly clear.

Gym

No running today but I did go to the gym. Walked there, since it was beautiful again today and all the snow and ice is gone. YAY! Ghost town at the gym, which I figured it would be due to the game. I walked n the treadmill and then lifted weights. Used an ez curl bar for my biceps curls. Just really struggling with increasing that weight using dumbbells. The dumbbells increase by 5 pound increments, and I think that's just too much. Had to use a bar with no added weights today! The bar itself is heavy. But the gym has 2.5 weights I can start with when I'm ready and then I can move to 5 pound weights. So I'll try this to help my strength progression. Took a couple walks around the lake today. Just a really nice day - although it sure got windy. The last 1/4 of my final lap, I was really fighting that wind!

Beautiful day!

Pretty darn amazing day here today. Blue sky, but with pristine white crazy shaped clouds. Not rain clouds. Just like clouds were included to make the sky look like art. And it got up to 56 degrees! Just really really nice and sunshine-y day. So a perfect day for a run! I just ran around the lake but I did 6.23 miles and I was really excited about my pace for the entire run, which was 59 minutes (and some seconds!) total. Seems like the weight lifting I'm doing really is making a huge improvement in my running pace. Not too busy at the lake today. I suppose a lot of people when further out to go hiking and such. Good for me - more room!

Warmer Today

But I still ran inside.  And by "warmer" I mean it was above zero!  Actually, about 12 above when I looked.  Still too cold for me though.  And, besides, all the roads around us are still snow and ice packed so not going out there until they clear off.  So, 3 miles on the TM again for me.

I did it!

Been a little off track the past few days and I'm glad to report that I was able to get my lazy bones out the door and get 3 miles in today. It was so so nice to not have to bundle up! I did wear a long sleeved shirt but none of my winter running gear. 3 miles and I beat the evening sprinkles!

-8 Today!

This is nuts!  I miss Arizona!

-2 this morning!

So, guess what?  I ran on the TM.  I am such a wimp!  But I'm a warm wimp and that's all that matters to me!!

Back on the TM

Home and back on the TM.  Only +7 out there this morning and fresh layer of snow so my outdoor running days are done again for a while.  But the TM works fine and I got it done.  Haven't done puships and situps for 2 weeks though and that was tough.  But I got that done, too.  Glad to be home.