Another Run

Back at it today! I am especially glad because I really didn't sleep well and I went to be sort of questioning my commitment to getting up! I will admit that I hit the snooze a time or two, but I got up and went for a run.

My time today was 32:30. Pretty good especially considering that my head really was not in it. I ate well all day today, too. A lot of fruits and vegetables and all food I made myself.

Motivation

I had a really great exercise week. I have felt stagnant for the last month but I have known that it was because I was not really putting in a good effort. This week I really did and I can feel the results! What is interesting is that I did not feel really motivated, I made myself work hard, I feel highly motivated. Go figure. Actually, it makes sense. I recently read an article stating that people who don't stick with their exercise plan usually have low self esteem. But by exercising you can help raise your self esteem.

I had a good run today. Didn't beat yesterday's time though. I was positive I did though so I was pretty disappointed when I looked at my watch. Why did I think I beat yesterday? Because I ran so hard the last 1/4 mile, I thought I was going to barf! Ha! That is dedication! Or....something..... Anyway, it was a good run again. 32:08. I'm really happy with that time.

I'm also really happy with my new shoes! My feel are so much less sore. I can really already tell a difference thought out the day. Also, my right leg/hip does not feel so stiff today.

Mixed up my Pepparkakor dough tonight. I'm cheating though - I did not use white flour. I used hard white whole wheat. It has all the nutrition of whole wheat but comes from a different kind of wheat berry so it is lighter in color and has a more mild (white like) flavor. I think the substitution will be unnoticeable in such a spicy cookie. Or it could be an expensive mistake!! But I only mixed up half a batch in order to test my theory. I am helping Arlene with her Christmas tree on Sunday and I want to bring some over for her. She is the lady I've made krumkaka with - she grew up in North Dakota and is a very good Lutheran. Anyway, hopefully I've increased the health quotient of a Christmas cooked and hopefully it will be edible!

New Shoes!

My new shoes are great! My feet are old and they have been all kinds of sore for ages - and my running shoes were probably just making it worse. These new shoes are great and feel really comfy. Well know how they stand up in a few days I suppose.

Today my time was 32:31! Getting better! Also had a solid day of healthy eating. So, generally speaking, I'm feeling good!

Fun Things

Well, I had another really good run this morning. Total running time was 32:34! Yep, better then Monday's time! It is that first mile that is really dragging me down. For the past couple of weeks (actual running weeks, that is!) I've been consistently clocking in at 11:37 or so. But if not that exact time, just a few seconds off. My final two miles are where I'm seeing marked time improvement. So I'll need to focus on that first mile a bit more. I suppose my body is warming up in mile 1. Maybe I should do some hill work to help with my pace.

The other thing I am excited about is that I got a new pair of running shoes! For the first time in probably three years. Yeah, that's bad. I know. I am really excited to give them a try tomorrow.

Still foggy - no ghosts!

I really didn't want to get up today! I even went beyond my usual snooze count, but I had to put a stop to that when I realized what I did. So I got up, read the funnies, drank coffee, and went for a run.

I had a really good run today and felt like I beat my time yesterday - felt like I rand harder. Alas, that was not the case! My time today was 33:04. Which I'm still happy about! It is just funny how my perception was fully different then reality.

Foggy and COLD!!! again today, but not as foggy as yesterday. Ponces was dinner tonight so I imagine I have to do six (hundred) miles tomorrow!

Fun Run

Well, shoot! I'm tired! It is 8:26 PM and my teeth are brushed. I'm just about ready for bed. Note to self, do not stay up until 1 AM playing Storm the House. (by the way, I totally won!)

I had a really good run today. Felt good to be back at it and my head feels so much better.

It was so neat outside this morning! Really foggy. Very moist out there. Every time I blinked it felt like my eyelashes were crying! Of course, I had to be really careful due to decreased visibility. And fear of slipping. And the ghosts that live in The Fog!!!

Time: 32:51

Catching Up

I did get up an exercise yesterday morning - even though you would not know it due to my lack of a post!

It was a good run. My mantra was "the faster I run, the faster I'm done"! I actually think I'm really lucky to NOT have a treadmill. I really trend toward lazy. When I'm 1.5 miles away from home and ready to quit....well, I still have 1.5 miles to return!

I really like having this watch. Yesterday I was thinking "I'm really kicking a$$ on this run!" but, no. My time was just a few seconds shorter then Monday. Well, if felt great and that is what counts!

I seem to have entered a non-sleeping phase again. We'll see. But I did not sleep well Tuesday although that was OK because it was pouring rain! So I listened to that all night. It was fun. It is raining again today. I wanted to run again today, but I'm going to play it by ear.

I'm going to start keeping track of my times here. Yesterday I jogged 3 miles. My time was 34 minutes and 22 seconds. So that is about 11 minutes and 27 seconds per mile.

Yay!

Well, I finally dragged myself out of bed this morning and got in a great jog! I did not sleep well last night, so I was not sure what I would tell myself this morning when my alarm when off. And, actually, when it first went off I thought "Oh, hell no!" And then a few minutes later I figured what the heck and got up. And I'm so glad I did! I actually felt a lot less crabby today then on Monday and I think it is because I got it together and ran.

I had an interesting conversation with Jessica today. I told her that I needed to figure out how to maintain my motivation. And she said something to the effect of 'this stuff happens. The key is getting started again. So rather then beating yourself up about having a bad exercise week, give yourself kudos for picking up again today.' And I agree!

It is raining here tonight. Also, I was sprinkled on a bit this morning. We shall see what tomorrow brings!

Thinking of new titles....it is tough!

Another shiny/happy day here in San Diego. It really got warm actually! To hot to exercise at lunch. Good thing I got up in the am! I had a good run in the morning. I'm having a lot of fun with my new watch. I always though it, but now I know that I run faster after the first mile. I guess my body warms up and gets into the routine.

I had a kind of late night tonight and, obviously, I did not make my 10 PM bedtime! I'll probably sleep in tomorrow and get some exercise at lunch. But no matter when, I'll let you know!

It's 1 am somewhere!

I'm tired! But it is Friday and only just after nine so I can't go to bed yet! But I'll tell you what, I'm not long for this level of consciousness.

This morning I ran, and it was pretty good. Except that I really didn't want to do it! But I made the usual deals with myself. "You can quit whenever you want - just run for 15 minutes." "You are almost 1/2 way done. Then you can just walk." "Holy crap woman! It is only 30 minutes out of your day! Suck it up!" Things like that!

At lunch I did the five hills run. Jogging up and walking down my local hill five times. Why did I do it? I DON"T KNOW! I kid. I get so bored over lunch. I always bring my lunch, so it is not like I am taking time to drive somewhere and pick something up. So it helps to do something for at least half of my lunch. Cause I sure as heck am not going to work!

After work, we went over to the batting cages and hit tons of balls. It was a festival of little kids, let me tell you!

For someone who was adamantly opposed exercising, I sure got a lot of it today!

Sunglasses

I broke down and bought a couple of things. First, sunglasses. And, man! Are they a pain with running. I suppose I just have to get used to wearing them. Also, I bought a timer. Wristwatch style. That is how I can confirm to you that I am running 11 minute miles! Pretty exciting. Well worth my 15 dollar investment for both items. Although those sunglasses had better watch out! I might decide I would rather have five of those 15 dollars returned!

I did get up and run this morning. Beautiful day here. One thing I really like about exercising in the morning is watching the day come alive. Really enjoyable.

I also had a good eating day. I always bring my lunch to work, but sometimes I just have a snacking breakdown. And we have all kinds of unhealthy snacks at work! Anyway, I ate a bigger lunch then usual and it really helped me through that afternoon M&M and animal cracker time!

I did it!

I just could not make myself get up this morning. So I didn't! I slept until 7:30 or so, then got up and just kicked around.

I did run at lunch today, though. And I am so glad I did. I was feeling crabby at work and some guilt about not exercising in the AM. So that helped a lot.

I ran 3.23 miles (per walk/jog/run) and I am pleased to report that I did 11 minute miles! Maybe that 10 minute mile is not such a pipe dream!

I'm Tired!

I have had such a busy week! I did something or other every single night after work. Today I have a garden meeting this AM and then garden work that I need to accomplish. Tomorrow I have a morning coffee date with a pal.

My exercise for today will be gardening. Yesterday I ran in the morning and then I did do some hill running at lunch. That works well (when I feel like doing it!) because it is good exercise but only takes about 30 minutes. Boy, I sure could tell it had been a while since I had done the hills! I am going to try and make sure I do it 3 times a work week.

I really want to make some root vegetable beef stew but I have not found the recipe I want yet. I did find one that is 1000 calories per serving! Crazy!

New Goal

I have been getting exercise in, but I have been eating a lot and I don't really feel committed. I need to do something again to dedicate myself. The 30 day goal was great. I'll have to think of something new. I have basically quit exercising at lunch, so maybe that will be my goal.

Well, today I did get up and run. And it was nice! Again, really glad to have it light earlier. Helps a lot. Although I had the living daylights scared out of me this morning as a car came out of a blind (to me) alley! Poor guy was just creeping along and didn't come anywhere near to touching me, I just was surprised. And I think my reaction scared him just as much as I was scared!

BRRRR!!!

That title is all caps because I mean it! It is dang cold out here! But, what the heck. My heart is warm when I think about my new President!

I went to bed pretty late last night -12:00, I guess. But I got up and ran and actually had a really great pace. A little over 11 minutes per mile I think. I really need to get a timer. Anyway, a good run.

I'm enjoying the earlier light, too. Makes it safer on the road.

We have officially quit Bollywood. I'm sad only because it should have been 100% fun. But Jessica received a 50% refund (because she requested after they typically are willing to refund anything). Based on the email I received from them this evening, I think I will get at least a 50% if not 100%. Well, Jessica will since this was an early Christmas gift.

The point is, no more Bollywood class updates for this blog!

Exercising

Well, this morning I exercised my right to vote! And it was really, really exciting. I have butterflies in my stomach even now!

That said, I did not get up and run this morning. I did get up at the "usual" time, but I did the necessary things to become a functional human being and then I walked over to my polling station. So I did get a mile of walking in this morning.

I took Friday and Sunday off. Saturday I did so much work in my garden, it was just crazy. I was so sore Sunday! Monday morning I got up and ran.

I hope to be back at it tomorrow AM but I just got home from an election (YAY!!!!!) party, so we shall see what the morning brings!

Another day

I'm tired!

I got up and ran this morning. It was good - I felt a lot less stiff then I did earlier this week. After work we went over to the batting cages and hit some balls. So a good amount of exercise. No wonder I'm tired!

Short and Sweet

Just like me!

I got up this morning and ran. I actually had a really vivid work dream and sort of came out of sleep at the end. I feel betrayed by my sleep! Dreaming about work?? So I got up. And ran.

I hate to say it, but I skipped Bollywood tonight. My partner in crime couldn't go so I took a free pass and went to WFS.

Soreness of the Garden Variety

I did so much garden work on Sunday but I am really surprised at how sore I feel! New muscles!

I did get up and run on Monday and Tuesday. I just want to make sure I get back on the morning run. It sets the tone for my day.

Monday I walked at lunch. Not a heart pumping walk, but it was good to get out of the office and away from my desk.

Today I did not walk at lunch. Rather I went to the post office to pick up a package from Miss Amy! Super fun and filled with awesome Pampered Chef stuff!

As an aside, this is my second attempt to publish this post. I know you have gotten an error before so I wanted to share with you what I did to reclaim my post! Cause I'm lazy and did not want to retype. Anyway, I just hit my browser back arrow. And here was my entry! What can I say but w00t!

I'm alive!

Sorry I have been a posting slacker.

On Wednesday I had Bollywood class and on Thursday I ran at lunch and then hit a few balls at the batting cages after work.

I am over this week. It has been long, stressful, and tiring.