Yay me! / 1 hill.....10 pushups!

Yes!  I did 10 "real" pushups today!  And I think my form was good.  I could really really feel it in my abs.  So I'll keep it up.  Thanks for the advice!

Just did 1 run up Texas today.  Dang, I need to do that more often.  Use it or lose it - for hills and pushups!

You know, I'm wondering if I am going to bed too hungry.  I've been doing well on my eating.  Really well.  Maybe too well!  So I might work on that and make sure I don't go to bed hungry.  But my weight is doing great and I am seeing results.

Woo Hoo!

First, it was so beautiful this morning! I actually really enjoy getting outside so early because it is just so darn pretty.

I also know that I ran right through an area where a skunk had been. YUCK!

Anyway, great run again today. My three mile was 29:17. I was having so much fun, though, that I decided to do four! And I'm pleased to report that my 4 mile time was 39:53! First time I've done that in under 40 minutes!

Then I did pushups, lunges, and squats - the usual. But I also did some calf lifts, and let me tell you, my butt was on FIRE!!

I didn't do hills at lunch. Too darn hot. And if I think it was too hot, you KNOW it was hot! I did dud up and go for about a 30 minute walk. Nothing strenuous. Just a reason to get out of the office.

Then I met Bart over at the cages after work. Boy, can I tell it has been forever since I've done that! I can already tell I'm going to be sore tomorrow. And I'm really glad tomorrow isn't a pushup day!!

Unanticipate Great Run!

I woke up feeling....well, not really cranky. But kind of. And then I got ready to go and was late (by 4 minutes!), and I noticed that my iPod was getting low on juice. Just....SIGH. So I went outside and saw the beautiful pink sky and my mood lifted right away. I was just really pleased to be outside and see such a pretty day! Saw all my "friends" when I was out this AM. And! I passed another runner! Taller then me too! And, no, I did not count out loud!

I felt pretty strong in my run this AM. Time was 29:41. Then I came back and did pushups, squats, and lunges.

I hate my scale! Up a half pound. No big deal, just really irritating because I have been working on weight LOSS, not weight GAIN!! I do need to figure something out for school nights. I have been eating something when I get home and I just don't like eating that late at night. I believe that calories are calories, and it does not really matter when I eat them. All the same.......just need to develop a different night habit for school nights.

I may or may not run hills at lunch. I have a giant paper due Saturday, and I'm dedicated to writing it TODAY! I'll bring my gym bag though and play it by ear!

My brain....

It is broken! I've been studying for hours!

I had a great run this morning. Under 30 again, I'm just so amazed! It is neat to be beating my goal! 29:02 was my time, and it just felt like such a strong run.

I felt better about my pushups this morning. I don't know - maybe this program is designed for men who bulk up more easily?

So...eating today. Are wasabi peas healthy? Cause that's what I ate!!

Pushups

Man! Pushups are hard! I did day 2 of week three this morning and I really had troubles. I'm going to stick with the program until I hit a day I cannot complete. If and when that happens, I will go back a week. We shall see.

Another great run today. Under 30! Pretty consistent - three days in a row! What was really cool is that I felt really strong when I was running. I thought 'This is my goal. I have reached it right now! I'm strong!' It was great.

31:19!!

I had a really great run this morning! My time was 31:19. I was darn thrilled! That gives me 10:26ish mile! I'll keep practicing. It is enjoyable to do it now.

I did pushups upon my return and I ran some hills at lunch.

I'm worn. I didn't sleep like a pro last night. Oh well - tonight! I ate a little more today then usual, but I was hungry darn it! It was all healthy though.

Sounds like we might be running partners on our trip! Congratulations! I'm so very impressed with you!!!

Catch Up

I've got all kinds of catching up to do!

Friday I had a really great run at the beach. It was an enjoyable morning, all the way around! I relaxed and took my time drinking coffee. Then headed over to Coronado and ran on the beach for about 32 minutes.

Saturday we had an excellent bike ride!

Sunday - I exercised my stomach by eating a lot!

I had such a great trip - as you know! But I am sad to report that I had dismal results when I stepped on the scale this morning. It was pretty disheartening.

But I'm back on track. I ran this morning - 33:23 was my time. A bit longer but that's OK. I really kind of felt uncomfortable once I got on the road. I felt like I had just finished a gigantic meal. But I powered through it!

Did pushups upon my return. This week I am doing 5 sets of 5. Working on it! I did crunches, too. Did some hills at lunch. Then Bart and I went for a walk after work.

Lots of exercise today! Which is good. And it all felt good and was enjoyable.

Back to it

I got up bright and early this morning! I feel so much better that I got up and ran. I think I actually felt like I was letting myself down.

My time today was 32:55. Longer, but I took some time off so it is to be expected! I also did pushups.

I also ran some hills at lunch.

So, a good exercise day!

Boo/Yay

Well, my run was 15 seconds longer then yesterday. That is the Boo. But my time was 32:13 and that is awesome!

I also did pushpus. I did 4 sets of 5, so 20 in all. And it was hard. But I'm feeling muscle!

A little effort

Well, it is amazing what just a little effort will do.

I had a great run this morning - 32:22! My best time in quite a while. I was really pleased. I also had time for pushups, squats, and lunges.

Today was my weekly weigh in and I'm down another two pounds. Just eating healthy and consistently exercising has shown results!

I had an interesting run this morning. First, I was up at 5:30 this morning. I'm ok with that because for the past two nights I've finally been sleeping again. Anyway, I ran a bit early then. The interesting part was that my iPod battery died at the 1/2 way point and it made me enjoy the run a bit more. I noticed much more how pretty it was and how neat the sky looked when it was a purple backdrop for the palm trees. Anyway, I love my iPod but I did without (out of necessity!) and it was good!

Whoops!

I had just tucked myself into bed last night when I realized that I didn't post! But don't worry - I did exercise!

Yesterday I ran and it was good. Felt strong. My time was 33:28. Little longer then Tuesday, but still good. Then I did pushups - I added another set so I did four sets of four. I'll keep that up every other day and then do four sets of five and so on. Maybe add one more every week. Pushups are hard!

Now, let me tell you what is awesome motivation for me. Impending rain. We had a very heavy, grey sky this morning. It wasn't very cold though. I suppose the cloud cover helped keep some warmth in. Anyway, I RAN! I had my best time today since pre-flu! It was 32:59. And it felt good.

I did some triceps (dips) here and crunches after my run.

2/Day 1

So, I've been a total slack on the new 30 day goal. Reach back...waaaaaay back into those memory banks. I was going to do arms/core for 30 days. In addition to keeping up with the 30 minutes of exercise. I have been exercising but now doing my other stuff. Starting over!

I did pushups tonight! Girl pushups, but I did them all the same. I did 15.

I also did the hill jogging (up twice) at lunch and then a quick three miles after work. So a good day of exercise.

I'm tired!