Thursday, April 30, 2009
Good Morning
I ran outside again today and did the whole 2 miles again. Foggy and misty this morning but it seemed to add something to the mystique! I pretended I was running in the clouds. Took Billy Joel with me and listened to some of his more boring songs. Should stick to my 30 minute playlists where only the good songs play. Also did my 20 pushups and 20 situps. But was up a 1/2 lb this morning. Ate a dozen chocolate kisses yesterday so I'm blaming it on that. Have a good day.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
ABBA!
So, exciting times here. I have the ABBA Gold album! Nabbed it from the office! So I'll be running to that tomorrow and I am really excited.
I had a good run today - 31:45. I was alone in the world this morning. Did my pushups and such. It was hard! After my second set I really had to talk myself into doing the final three sets. But I did it!
Batting cages at lunch today. Which was, as always, really fun. I really hit some balls hard! I'm The Natural!
I did well on eating today. I almost had a breakdown after work but I got some popcorn (no added oil/butter) which is only 120 calories per 2.5 cups. And 4 grams of fiber. So I figured that was a good snack that would help me stay on track. And I was right!
I also broke down and bought some valerian. I was hoping my sleep would adjust but I'm still having a hard time. Well, let me clarify. I'm having a hard time from 10 PM to 5:30 AM. I'm sleeping like a freaking rock when my alarm goes off! Anyway, the pills from the doctor make me lethargic the next day and I know valerian works for me.
Yay ABBA!
I had a good run today - 31:45. I was alone in the world this morning. Did my pushups and such. It was hard! After my second set I really had to talk myself into doing the final three sets. But I did it!
Batting cages at lunch today. Which was, as always, really fun. I really hit some balls hard! I'm The Natural!
I did well on eating today. I almost had a breakdown after work but I got some popcorn (no added oil/butter) which is only 120 calories per 2.5 cups. And 4 grams of fiber. So I figured that was a good snack that would help me stay on track. And I was right!
I also broke down and bought some valerian. I was hoping my sleep would adjust but I'm still having a hard time. Well, let me clarify. I'm having a hard time from 10 PM to 5:30 AM. I'm sleeping like a freaking rock when my alarm goes off! Anyway, the pills from the doctor make me lethargic the next day and I know valerian works for me.
Yay ABBA!
Get Ready to be PROUD!
Yes, I said, proud! I jogged the whole mile north this morning AND THE WHOLE MILE BACK HOME!! That's 2 miles of jogging! First time I've been able to do it ourside. I was nearly dead when I got home but will make this my goal now and do it for a couple weeks until it's easy. Or easier. Took me 21.15. Then I walked back up the driveway to get the paper and back down so didn't quite get to 30 minutes today but I RAN FOR 2 MILES!!! OUTSIDE!
I can't quite believe it myself here.
Have a good day.
I can't quite believe it myself here.
Have a good day.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
A Solid Day
I had a really good run today! 31:47. I really like it when I'm in the 31s! Did squats, crunches, and other miscellaneous floor exercises upon my return.
This will come as a giant shock to you, but I did run hills at lunch! Also felt good. Today was one of those good days I guess.
I also had a good eating day. I felt motivated with my piece of paper in my pocket! I'd like to lose 7.5 pounds by 5/31/09 - we shall see how that works out! I won't beat myself up if I don't quite make it. And I won't starve myself to make it! But it is good to have a goal.
I should be hitting the batting cages tomorrow so that is pretty exciting!
Sleep well - I hope I do too!
This will come as a giant shock to you, but I did run hills at lunch! Also felt good. Today was one of those good days I guess.
I also had a good eating day. I felt motivated with my piece of paper in my pocket! I'd like to lose 7.5 pounds by 5/31/09 - we shall see how that works out! I won't beat myself up if I don't quite make it. And I won't starve myself to make it! But it is good to have a goal.
I should be hitting the batting cages tomorrow so that is pretty exciting!
Sleep well - I hope I do too!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Back to the grind
Back at it today! I had a good, albeit somewhat sluggish, run this morning. My time was 32: 39. The time wasn't bad at all. Just one of those outings where I felt slow. I don't know if that even makes sense!
I did a bunch of calisthenics when I came home. I did more lunges then usual. I'm also adding one pushup to my set. So I am doing five sets of six pushups this week.
Ran some hills at lunch. That felt good.
I'm still sore! I just cannot believe how bowling took the wind out of my sails!
I really ate healthy food all day today. I've been having a harder time over the last couple of weeks. Specifically regarding food, not exercise. I don't know why. But I'm just trying to pay attention and do a better - and healthier - job.
I did a bunch of calisthenics when I came home. I did more lunges then usual. I'm also adding one pushup to my set. So I am doing five sets of six pushups this week.
Ran some hills at lunch. That felt good.
I'm still sore! I just cannot believe how bowling took the wind out of my sails!
I really ate healthy food all day today. I've been having a harder time over the last couple of weeks. Specifically regarding food, not exercise. I don't know why. But I'm just trying to pay attention and do a better - and healthier - job.
Good Morning
Another day, another dollar. Or something like that! Cold here again today. Only 38 so ran inside again this morning. Did 28.08 so getting close to the magic 30 minutes. Weight is holding steady at 6-7 lbs below my goal so feeling very good about that. Have a good day.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Good Morning
It's cold here again! Cold front came through about 6 pm yesterday. Only 38 at 8 am when I was ready to run so did it inside again today. Ran for 27:56 today. Wish I could do that outside. I'd have it made then. But will keep working at it. Took peter, Paul, and Mary with me today. Was in a quieter mood I guess. I haven't been bowling for years and years. Use to like it and probably still would. Did Wii bowling with Carter and Anderson last time we were there. I lost! But it was fun. Weight is now staying at 6 lbs below my goal so glad to see that. Been there this whole week. Have a good day.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Short and Sweet
Yep, that's me! This post too! Just got home and I'm tired!
I had medium sleep last night and, as usual, I sure didn't want to get off when my alarm started whistling at me! But, also as usual, I did get up.
I had a great run this morning. 32:07. Did pushpus and such on my return. The hills at lunch. Then bowling tonight! And I'm already bowling sore!
I had medium sleep last night and, as usual, I sure didn't want to get off when my alarm started whistling at me! But, also as usual, I did get up.
I had a great run this morning. 32:07. Did pushpus and such on my return. The hills at lunch. Then bowling tonight! And I'm already bowling sore!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Princess and the Pea
That's me!
I didn't get a wink of sleep last night. I am entering that non-sleeping crabby zone. How is it that my jacked sleep patterns have become so jacked I know the zones?? Anyway, I have a set of sheets that I need to try and return. They are only a couple of months old but they have pilled! And I CANNOT STAND it!!! That isn't why I could not sleep, but it sure was all I could focus on while I was flopping about! I finally solved the problem by just laying on the other side. I have two sets of these sheets and only one is doing this. Really frustrating!
Anyway! I did get up and run this morning. Coffee saved the day! It was brewed and I didn't want to waste it!
I had a really good run - 32:32. Did some assorted floor exercises upon my return. And I did some hills at lunch! Lot's of exercise today.
I didn't get a wink of sleep last night. I am entering that non-sleeping crabby zone. How is it that my jacked sleep patterns have become so jacked I know the zones?? Anyway, I have a set of sheets that I need to try and return. They are only a couple of months old but they have pilled! And I CANNOT STAND it!!! That isn't why I could not sleep, but it sure was all I could focus on while I was flopping about! I finally solved the problem by just laying on the other side. I have two sets of these sheets and only one is doing this. Really frustrating!
Anyway! I did get up and run this morning. Coffee saved the day! It was brewed and I didn't want to waste it!
I had a really good run - 32:32. Did some assorted floor exercises upon my return. And I did some hills at lunch! Lot's of exercise today.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Upswing!
Or just the swing in general! Got to the batting cages at lunch today! Super fun, of course. I really had some solid hits and it was really nice to be outside. Great day for it!
I ran this morning and it was better then anticipated. I had another morning where my intention was not to "try". Just do it and not worry too much about the time on my watch. And my time turned out to be 32:11. I was impressed! It is neat to think about how in shape I am that I have such a killer pace even when I'm not feel 100%!
I did pushups and crunches when I got back from my run.
More tomorrow!
I ran this morning and it was better then anticipated. I had another morning where my intention was not to "try". Just do it and not worry too much about the time on my watch. And my time turned out to be 32:11. I was impressed! It is neat to think about how in shape I am that I have such a killer pace even when I'm not feel 100%!
I did pushups and crunches when I got back from my run.
More tomorrow!
Good Morning
Well, just keep slugging! Some days that's all we can do. I jogged inside again this morning. Only 32 when I was ready to go out. Supposed to get to 70 later today though and 81 tomorrow. So maybe tomorrow morning I can be outside. Hope so. Jogged 25.04 today. Setting my outside jogging goal for 20 minutes and see if I can do it. Have a good day!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Slugging Along
Well, I am feeling better. Although not 100%. I still have this headache. It stinks!
I did run this morning, although I did not break any records! 33:23 was my time. Slow, but I just wanted to get out there. I really didn't try to push myself. In fact, I was surprised that it was not 35 minutes, actually. So that is good!
I did not run hills at lunch either. I just didn't have it in me! Ate healthy all day though.
Now to bed. I am treating myself and have the AC on. Cause I'm sick!
I did run this morning, although I did not break any records! 33:23 was my time. Slow, but I just wanted to get out there. I really didn't try to push myself. In fact, I was surprised that it was not 35 minutes, actually. So that is good!
I did not run hills at lunch either. I just didn't have it in me! Ate healthy all day though.
Now to bed. I am treating myself and have the AC on. Cause I'm sick!
Good Morning
I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better. Jogged inside again this morning. Only 30 when I was ready to go. Going to be 60 this afternoon they say though so hope they are right. And then getting warmer over the next few days. We have a long way to go to hit 98 however. :)
Jogged for 24.40 this morning and took our friend, Barry, with me. Overall, I'm doing 2.5 miles now with 2 of them jogging. But, again, that's inside on a level surface. Hope to get back outside tomorrow and see what I can do. Just getting up to the mailbox makes me feel it in my legs. But I'll keep working at it.
In regards to my weight, I started down this road at 216! I can hardly believe it until I look at pictures of myself then. My goal was 175 and I got there more than a year ago now. All winter now I have been bouncing between 170 and 173. Up and down. Down and up. Well, for the last few days (since Saturday) I have been below 170! Must be the running. This morning I was at 169. So, besides your challenge, this is incentive, too.
Gotta get to work.
Jogged for 24.40 this morning and took our friend, Barry, with me. Overall, I'm doing 2.5 miles now with 2 of them jogging. But, again, that's inside on a level surface. Hope to get back outside tomorrow and see what I can do. Just getting up to the mailbox makes me feel it in my legs. But I'll keep working at it.
In regards to my weight, I started down this road at 216! I can hardly believe it until I look at pictures of myself then. My goal was 175 and I got there more than a year ago now. All winter now I have been bouncing between 170 and 173. Up and down. Down and up. Well, for the last few days (since Saturday) I have been below 170! Must be the running. This morning I was at 169. So, besides your challenge, this is incentive, too.
Gotta get to work.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Good Morning
A very late start here this morning! Good thing it's my day off! Didn't get out of bed until 8:15! What a lazy bones. Anyway, only 28 degrees when I got up and snow flurries coming down! So, didn't even think about going outside. Used the treadmill and jogged for an all time best of 24:11!!! That's 2 miles! But, of course, I keep the treadmill level the whole time. Can't do 2 miles outside yet. Couldn't even get to 1.5 on Saturday out there so have work to do. But feeling pretty good about what I did this morning. Also got up to 20 puchups and 20 situps as of today so we'll see how that goes.
Suggestion: you run the 5K outside (with the hills) and I run it on the treadmill (on the level). What do you think?
Suggestion: you run the 5K outside (with the hills) and I run it on the treadmill (on the level). What do you think?
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Good Morning
I hate to burst your bubble but I will never be running 3 miles by June! I started at the house this morning to see how far I could get. By the time I got to the top of the driveway my legs were already feeling it. How do you run hills? Anyway, got to the mile mark (at 10:15) and turned around and there was another incline! Made it about 200 yards more but that was it. Legs just couldn't do it. Walked a quarter mile and then ran another quarter when it was level again. I'll keep working at it though. Heart got to 152 which is the highest it's been I think. I don't wear that thing every day. About twice a week. But this was the highest I've seen. So I guess that's good. I need to do some exercises to strengthen my legs. What do you suggest?
Thursday, April 16, 2009
More excitment!
Today's run was 31:15! I'm excited - really have been picking up the pace. I think it is my focus. I'm really trying to improve that first mile. Usually I just zone then. My distance is not really precise - well, I AM running three miles! But where exactly is mile 1? Uh....not sure! But my first watch review is usually 11:20ish. Today it was 10:46!
Did a lot of floor things. And then I ran hills at lunch. Seems like that has become the usual.
Tomorrow is my weigh in day. Well, my mark down day! And I know I'm up about a pound. Irritating but I know my pants are fitting better. I will just do the work I can do and I'll leave my body to figure out the weight thing, I guess!
I really like the idea of the first annual Fitnatics 5K! First we need a logo and then I can make us t-shirts. I vote for BLUE!!!
Did a lot of floor things. And then I ran hills at lunch. Seems like that has become the usual.
Tomorrow is my weigh in day. Well, my mark down day! And I know I'm up about a pound. Irritating but I know my pants are fitting better. I will just do the work I can do and I'll leave my body to figure out the weight thing, I guess!
I really like the idea of the first annual Fitnatics 5K! First we need a logo and then I can make us t-shirts. I vote for BLUE!!!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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!!!
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!!!
Good Morning
I went outside this morning even though it was only 36 when I left the house. Broke my own rule by doing so but was ok. Wore 2 sweatshirts!
But the big news is that I ran the mile back in 10.04!!!!! I can't believe it either. I was done when I got home though. Couldn't have done any more. But, wow. That's remarkable for me! Now, I will slow down a bit and run a little farther each day.
Have a good one.
But the big news is that I ran the mile back in 10.04!!!!! I can't believe it either. I was done when I got home though. Couldn't have done any more. But, wow. That's remarkable for me! Now, I will slow down a bit and run a little farther each day.
Have a good one.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Brrrr!
Well, darn it is cold! We have had a blustery and grey day. I love it!
I am glad I didn't know it was all cold and windy out before I opened my door to run this morning. But I just went about my run and it was great. My time was 32:16! I guess that Euro pop really helps!
I did a lot of Calisthenics, too. In fact, I'm a little sore!
Also got out at lunch and did some hill running. Six times.
Yay! I'm all dedicated I guess!
I am glad I didn't know it was all cold and windy out before I opened my door to run this morning. But I just went about my run and it was great. My time was 32:16! I guess that Euro pop really helps!
I did a lot of Calisthenics, too. In fact, I'm a little sore!
Also got out at lunch and did some hill running. Six times.
Yay! I'm all dedicated I guess!
Monday, April 13, 2009
I'm going to bed!
And I mean that in the poutyest way ever. I forgot my book at work! Really sad times over here!
And, I'm tired! I went to bed at 10 last night and slept darn well. All the same, I really was uninterested in getting up this morning my my alarm went off.
I did though! I'm so much better at being dedicated to this morning exercise! Anyway, I ran this morning and my time was 32:46. Really nice day out today. And a lot of people were out and about. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person in the world when I am out there in the morning!
Jessica and I went to the batting cages at lunch and it was really fun. I'll be sore tomorrow though!
And, I'm tired! I went to bed at 10 last night and slept darn well. All the same, I really was uninterested in getting up this morning my my alarm went off.
I did though! I'm so much better at being dedicated to this morning exercise! Anyway, I ran this morning and my time was 32:46. Really nice day out today. And a lot of people were out and about. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person in the world when I am out there in the morning!
Jessica and I went to the batting cages at lunch and it was really fun. I'll be sore tomorrow though!
Good Morning
Good morning. We're off on another week of fun and fitness! (I'm trying to think positive!) Actually, I feel pretty good this morning. Think the stress of Lent and Easter is over and had a good night's sleep, too.
So, had to jog inside this morning. Only 36 when I got up at 7:30 and I won't go outside unless it's at least 40. That's just my personal rule. Anyway, I jogged 22 minutes and 23 seconds according to the music on the iPod. Treadmill registered 22.05 so have some missing seconds there somewhere. Tomorrow I'll use my stopwatch, too, just to see. Anyway, I think that figures out to be 1.833 miles in 22 minutes. So, how long did it take me to do one mile? A little math quiz to get you thinking!
Have a good day.
So, had to jog inside this morning. Only 36 when I got up at 7:30 and I won't go outside unless it's at least 40. That's just my personal rule. Anyway, I jogged 22 minutes and 23 seconds according to the music on the iPod. Treadmill registered 22.05 so have some missing seconds there somewhere. Tomorrow I'll use my stopwatch, too, just to see. Anyway, I think that figures out to be 1.833 miles in 22 minutes. So, how long did it take me to do one mile? A little math quiz to get you thinking!
Have a good day.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Rain Day!
It was like a snow day - you know, a day off. But rain induced!
I didn't realize it was raining until I opened the door to hit the road! And I thought, "You know what? I'm just not that dedicated!!" So I did a million jumping jacks and various floor exercises. And I can feel them - I'm sore!
I did get out at lunch and did some hill running. So it wasn't a total wash today!
My weigh in made me sad this morning, though. I was up half a pound from my low (yay!!) weight of yesterday. And I KNOW it was because I did not get to sweat out every ounce of liquid with a run before stepping on that scale! Oh well. Thems the breaks!
You asked about hill running. Well, first, I started it because it is really good for helping with speed on regular runs. Or so "they" say. It is a muscle builder and helps with general stamina.
I just found a hill close to the office. I bet it is only a tenth of a mile going up. I'll drive it Monday to get a distance. Anyway, it isn't gigantic. So I go to the hill and I run up it as fast as I can. And then I walk down. It helps me get my breath back. And then I run up it again! I am doing it six times right now. It is a major heart pumper, I'll tell you that.
I took some time off doing hills and just picked it up again a month ago, I guess. But the first time, oh did my butt hurt! I was in agony for two days!
It is raining right now!
I didn't realize it was raining until I opened the door to hit the road! And I thought, "You know what? I'm just not that dedicated!!" So I did a million jumping jacks and various floor exercises. And I can feel them - I'm sore!
I did get out at lunch and did some hill running. So it wasn't a total wash today!
My weigh in made me sad this morning, though. I was up half a pound from my low (yay!!) weight of yesterday. And I KNOW it was because I did not get to sweat out every ounce of liquid with a run before stepping on that scale! Oh well. Thems the breaks!
You asked about hill running. Well, first, I started it because it is really good for helping with speed on regular runs. Or so "they" say. It is a muscle builder and helps with general stamina.
I just found a hill close to the office. I bet it is only a tenth of a mile going up. I'll drive it Monday to get a distance. Anyway, it isn't gigantic. So I go to the hill and I run up it as fast as I can. And then I walk down. It helps me get my breath back. And then I run up it again! I am doing it six times right now. It is a major heart pumper, I'll tell you that.
I took some time off doing hills and just picked it up again a month ago, I guess. But the first time, oh did my butt hurt! I was in agony for two days!
It is raining right now!
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Woo boy!
I had a great run this morning! My 1 mile time was great - so was my 1.5, and so it went. I ran though a groin muscle cramp and a self induced diaphragm spasm. Self induced cause I'm a spaz! I kid! I was not paying attention to my breathing during a couple of close hills and I think that did it.
How long was my run? Well sir, it was 32:5somesuch. But how about the distance? I don't know!! I was doing my final push and I realized I was waaaay past my stop block! Like blocks past! Talk about zoning out!
Did some lunges and squats upon my (belated) return home. Then The Plank.
I also ran some hills at lunch. 7 I think. Again, zoned out so I lost count.
How long was my run? Well sir, it was 32:5somesuch. But how about the distance? I don't know!! I was doing my final push and I realized I was waaaay past my stop block! Like blocks past! Talk about zoning out!
Did some lunges and squats upon my (belated) return home. Then The Plank.
I also ran some hills at lunch. 7 I think. Again, zoned out so I lost count.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Note to self!
Don't go to the batting cages during spring break and immediately following the start of baseball season! I went over at lunch with the intention of hitting a few balls and it was so busy! With little people! I'll give it some time to calm down I guess.
I had a good - sort of slow - run this morning. 32:49. I also did 5 sets of 5 pushups. Pushups are hard!
That's it - running was the exercise for the day! Which is good - I probably needed a break. I'm worn out. I worried myself awake all night last night, so hopefully I'll rest up tonight.
I had a good - sort of slow - run this morning. 32:49. I also did 5 sets of 5 pushups. Pushups are hard!
That's it - running was the exercise for the day! Which is good - I probably needed a break. I'm worn out. I worried myself awake all night last night, so hopefully I'll rest up tonight.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Back on track!
Well, the good news from the west coast is that the scale was down again! Not where I was last Friday, but I feel better that this was a lot of water weight or something that will easily come off. Well...."easily". All it takes is effort!
I had a good run this morning. 32:29. Almost a minute off of my time yesterday! Then I did lunges and squats. Six hills at lunch and a walk after work! So lots of exercise again.
We went into a beautiful neighborhood after work. The north side of Kensington. Amazing! We will go there if you like next time you visit.
Do you like dates? I got some when we were in Borrego and they are the best I have ever had. I am forcing myself to not eat them all at once! But, let's face it, they make sugar out of those things! I'm limiting myself to two a day. Although yesterday I had four.........Well, two is my goal! As in, I'm going to eat them all till I only have two left!!!
Like I said, a good run this morning. It smells so beautiful out right now because so much is flowering. Really enjoyable.
I had a good run this morning. 32:29. Almost a minute off of my time yesterday! Then I did lunges and squats. Six hills at lunch and a walk after work! So lots of exercise again.
We went into a beautiful neighborhood after work. The north side of Kensington. Amazing! We will go there if you like next time you visit.
Do you like dates? I got some when we were in Borrego and they are the best I have ever had. I am forcing myself to not eat them all at once! But, let's face it, they make sugar out of those things! I'm limiting myself to two a day. Although yesterday I had four.........Well, two is my goal! As in, I'm going to eat them all till I only have two left!!!
Like I said, a good run this morning. It smells so beautiful out right now because so much is flowering. Really enjoyable.
Monday, April 06, 2009
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.
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.
Good Morning
Good morning. Another week! Time flies when you're having fun. And even when you're not!
Not sure how long I jogged this morning because my finger caught the iPod cable coming out of my pocket, pulled it out, and stopped the music! Hate it when that happens!!! Am pretty sure it was 16+ minutes though. Felt like 26 this morning for some reason. Took Elton with me today.
Bright and sunny here this morning but only 31 now and not going to get much warmer they say. I might go outside this afternoon and piddle around some anyway. Have two blueberry bushes to plant. Hope they grow. Came in the mail on Saturday. I'm not sure the frost is out of the ground yet though but it says to plant them right away so I will.
Have a good day back at work!
Not sure how long I jogged this morning because my finger caught the iPod cable coming out of my pocket, pulled it out, and stopped the music! Hate it when that happens!!! Am pretty sure it was 16+ minutes though. Felt like 26 this morning for some reason. Took Elton with me today.
Bright and sunny here this morning but only 31 now and not going to get much warmer they say. I might go outside this afternoon and piddle around some anyway. Have two blueberry bushes to plant. Hope they grow. Came in the mail on Saturday. I'm not sure the frost is out of the ground yet though but it says to plant them right away so I will.
Have a good day back at work!
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Who Knew???
Did you know that you "should" have named me Olivia? Yeah, I never figured that either. Facebook just told me. That is why I won't live my life based on "shoulds"!
Boy did I have a tough time getting out of bed this morning! My alarm went off and I snoozed. But actually I dismissed! I knew it deep down and I did not fall back to sleep. Got up about ten minutes later then usual. Sleeping in is bitter because it cuts into my coffee time!
But I was on the road by 7, as usual. Time was 32:52, which is three seconds better then yesterday I believe.
Then I did the usual Calisthenics. Really challenging!
Some hills at lunch. It is good to go out and get some sun and have some blood pumping in the middle of the day.
We are heading to the desert tomorrow! I'm really excited. We are going to get lots of biking in. Yes, I have a helmet! I'm planning on running before we leave tomorrow. I'm also going to bring my running duds with me. I may (or may not!) put some miles in!
I'll report back Sunday!
Boy did I have a tough time getting out of bed this morning! My alarm went off and I snoozed. But actually I dismissed! I knew it deep down and I did not fall back to sleep. Got up about ten minutes later then usual. Sleeping in is bitter because it cuts into my coffee time!
But I was on the road by 7, as usual. Time was 32:52, which is three seconds better then yesterday I believe.
Then I did the usual Calisthenics. Really challenging!
Some hills at lunch. It is good to go out and get some sun and have some blood pumping in the middle of the day.
We are heading to the desert tomorrow! I'm really excited. We are going to get lots of biking in. Yes, I have a helmet! I'm planning on running before we leave tomorrow. I'm also going to bring my running duds with me. I may (or may not!) put some miles in!
I'll report back Sunday!
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
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!
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!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Finally!
Well, I'm sad to report that once again I slacked on getting up. I've been giving myself a hard time about this all day. And yesterday!
I did run hills this afternoon, though. I felt weird because I took some sinus medication. Oh well! I did it!
Back to the regular drill tomorrow. I'm committed!
I did run hills this afternoon, though. I felt weird because I took some sinus medication. Oh well! I did it!
Back to the regular drill tomorrow. I'm committed!
Good Morning
Hi again. bought myself a new cd yesterday. 3 cd set of 1960's hits. "remade by the original artists" Ha! Only cost $10 so I should have known better. Listened to the first one on the treadmill this morning. Terrible! but I jogged for 18.63 minutes to it. This is getting scary. Pretty soon I'll be Julie! I jog at 5 mph though, not 6 like you do. Raining here this morning but north of us they're getting a foot of snow! Glad we're only getting rain. Just what Fargo/Moorhead need. Duluth is getting it, too. Off to work. Have a good day!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Good Morning
Another week! Hurray! At least I don't have to work on Monday but I am going to Sam's and Cub today and that feels like work. We haven't been for 7 weeks so we really need stuff. The shelves are bare. But I walked with Billy Joel again this morning. Felt great. 17 minutes and 21 seconds was jogging! I know because of the time of the 4 songs I listened to while doing it! I am really ready to be out on the road though. Gotta go. Have a good day.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Yay weekend!
Oh, I'm worn! I'm ready for a day off.
I really didn't want to get up this morning. But I did. I now seem to have an attitude of "it is only thirty minutes. It is already practically over!" when I feel sluggish in the morning. Which is good, because I get my exercise in!
I had a good run this morning - 32:05. Pretty good - but I want to get back into the 31s. Something to work for.
I also did pushups - four sets of five each. Hard - really hard at the end. Then I went to the batting cages at lunch. It was very fun!
Had hot pot for dinner tonight. I ate a lot! But it was good and included a lot of vegetables.
I really didn't want to get up this morning. But I did. I now seem to have an attitude of "it is only thirty minutes. It is already practically over!" when I feel sluggish in the morning. Which is good, because I get my exercise in!
I had a good run this morning - 32:05. Pretty good - but I want to get back into the 31s. Something to work for.
I also did pushups - four sets of five each. Hard - really hard at the end. Then I went to the batting cages at lunch. It was very fun!
Had hot pot for dinner tonight. I ate a lot! But it was good and included a lot of vegetables.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Busy Times
Well, it had to happen. I snoozed today. I was just tired - and I get kind of over it by the end of the week. Wasn't worth is though. Lost five minutes and was STILL tired!
I had a good exercise day. Ran this morning - time was 32:03. Then did the morning calisthenics routine. I did a few hills at lunch and then batting cages tonight after work. I'm tired!
I had a good exercise day. Ran this morning - time was 32:03. Then did the morning calisthenics routine. I did a few hills at lunch and then batting cages tonight after work. I'm tired!
Good Morning
I've been negligent here! But now that we're home I'll get back to it. You have been doing great this week! Wow! I was glad to be back on the treadmill this morning and that's a sentence I never thought I would see myself type! But it did feel good to get back to my normal routine. Took Air Supply with me today. Didn't use the iPod at all in the motel. Still too cold to be outside here. Only +21 when I got up this morning and we had some snow flurries over night! Not a lot but still....it's supposed to be spring! Have a good day.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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!
I also did pushpus. I did 4 sets of 5, so 20 in all. And it was hard. But I'm feeling muscle!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Woo Hoo!
My run clocked in at 31:58! I was stunned and excited to see that "1" on my watch!
I did squats, lunges, dips, and The Plank after my run.
THEN...yes, there is more! I ran my hill five times at lunch. Work was really angstful today, so I needed to get out.
After work, my mind would not settle down so I walked to my garden. Not an exercise walk, just a getting out in the evening walk. And it was beautiful. Perfect night and so many flowers are blooming that it just smells delicious.
I'm tired!
I did squats, lunges, dips, and The Plank after my run.
THEN...yes, there is more! I ran my hill five times at lunch. Work was really angstful today, so I needed to get out.
After work, my mind would not settle down so I walked to my garden. Not an exercise walk, just a getting out in the evening walk. And it was beautiful. Perfect night and so many flowers are blooming that it just smells delicious.
I'm tired!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Whoops!
I had a good weigh in Friday - down two pounds! Which was apparently all the permission I needed to eat like a maniac this weekend! Grrr! Back on the healthy food wagon.
I had a great run today. My time was 32:44 which was great because I really thought I would be over 33.
I had a great run today. My time was 32:44 which was great because I really thought I would be over 33.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Good Morning
I slept until 7:30 this morning and didn't actually get out of bed until 8:00!! What a lazy bones. Of course, I sat up until midnight finishing a book. It felt good though. I have the feeling that when I retire I will sleep in many mornings. At least in the first few months! After that I'll probably be on the phone begging the Bishop to give me something to do. Anyway, getting a later start here today but that's ok on Saturday. Took Rhonda with me again on my walk this morning. Did well this morning and felt good and felt good about it. Hope you have a good day.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Amazing
Our weather was so neat and weird today! It has been very foggy and I ran in fog - that is how low it was. No ghosts in the fog, though. Or skunks for that matter.
Great time again today. 32:53. I was especially pleased because I felt so gummy when I was out this morning. I thought I would be over 33, if only by a little.
I did squats, lunges, and dips.
Many amazing things, huh? Including the fact that I'm not posting this at 10! But the truly amazing thing is that I am unbelievably sore today! Seriously, my bum hurts like I cannot believe. It must be the hills from yesterday - although I also did The Plank for the first time yesterday. But, wow, I can feel it.
Tomorrow is weigh in day for me! Even if I have not lost anything, that's OK, because I feel so much better and energetic an can see and feel the fact that my running is having an impact in the fit of my clothing. So there scale!
But......I'd also be lying if I didn't say I have that attitude because I've been weighing myself all freaking week so I know I'm dipping downward. It is ever so easy to be generous when one knows the outcome!
Great time again today. 32:53. I was especially pleased because I felt so gummy when I was out this morning. I thought I would be over 33, if only by a little.
I did squats, lunges, and dips.
Many amazing things, huh? Including the fact that I'm not posting this at 10! But the truly amazing thing is that I am unbelievably sore today! Seriously, my bum hurts like I cannot believe. It must be the hills from yesterday - although I also did The Plank for the first time yesterday. But, wow, I can feel it.
Tomorrow is weigh in day for me! Even if I have not lost anything, that's OK, because I feel so much better and energetic an can see and feel the fact that my running is having an impact in the fit of my clothing. So there scale!
But......I'd also be lying if I didn't say I have that attitude because I've been weighing myself all freaking week so I know I'm dipping downward. It is ever so easy to be generous when one knows the outcome!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Worn!
Well, how long has it been since I reported running hills at lunch? Get ready!
I got up this morning and had a great run. I am finally breaking that 11 minute per mile pace. My time was 32:48.
Then I did pushups and THE PLANK (read that in a big booming voice followed by dududum!!!!!). We shall see how sore my abs feel tomorrow. I will let you know.
Then I ran hills at lunch! I was really glad I brought my workout gear because, man, work was stressful today! So I ran my hill 5 times.
Healthy eating today. And I bet healthy sleeping tonight. I'm tired!
I got up this morning and had a great run. I am finally breaking that 11 minute per mile pace. My time was 32:48.
Then I did pushups and THE PLANK (read that in a big booming voice followed by dududum!!!!!). We shall see how sore my abs feel tomorrow. I will let you know.
Then I ran hills at lunch! I was really glad I brought my workout gear because, man, work was stressful today! So I ran my hill 5 times.
Healthy eating today. And I bet healthy sleeping tonight. I'm tired!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Beautiful Day!
We had a beautiful day here today. And it was really nice when I went for a run this morning, also. Very pretty orange sky behind palm trees. A pretty run makes a shorter run!
My time today was 33:18. A little longer then yesterday, but that is OK.
I really didn't want to get up this morning - yet again! But I did. I had a healthy eating day, even though I went out for lunch. Just a sandwich, but it was really delicious. And only 2.75!! It was a Vietnamese sandwich. I had the shredded pork. I keep telling myself those clear things were noodles....but......
I've had a headache all night. So I'm calling it a night.
My time today was 33:18. A little longer then yesterday, but that is OK.
I really didn't want to get up this morning - yet again! But I did. I had a healthy eating day, even though I went out for lunch. Just a sandwich, but it was really delicious. And only 2.75!! It was a Vietnamese sandwich. I had the shredded pork. I keep telling myself those clear things were noodles....but......
I've had a headache all night. So I'm calling it a night.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Running
I had a good run this morning. 33:01. Getting closer to breaking that 11 minute mark again! Just goes to show how important it is to keep on practicing. I took a brake while you were here and then I got sick and was off. Can't let this happen when we go to Virginia! But that is OK because I think I'll have a new running partner!
I had a healthy eating day again today. Lots of fruits and vegetables. Chicken for meat. Solid.
It was cold this morning - I had to wear long underwear! Seriously! But we are getting ready a Santa Ana weekend.
I had a healthy eating day again today. Lots of fruits and vegetables. Chicken for meat. Solid.
It was cold this morning - I had to wear long underwear! Seriously! But we are getting ready a Santa Ana weekend.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Fun Run
I had a really great run this morning. I went over to Coronado and ran on the beach! No iPod so it was really peaceful. It was really one of the most enjoyable runs I've had in a while.
And exhausting! I ran near the water, so I was on the hard pack. But it is still VERY different from road running. And there was a small portion I hit four times that was all loose. That was really difficult!
I ran for 54 minutes. My goal was 40, but I was having fun so I changed my goal!
I had a healthy eating day today. And I roasted a chicken and made tomato soup for the upcoming week. I find that if I make something on Sunday I'm better prepared to eat healthy throughout the week. Otherwise it is hard because I often do not want to cook when I come home after work.
And exhausting! I ran near the water, so I was on the hard pack. But it is still VERY different from road running. And there was a small portion I hit four times that was all loose. That was really difficult!
I ran for 54 minutes. My goal was 40, but I was having fun so I changed my goal!
I had a healthy eating day today. And I roasted a chicken and made tomato soup for the upcoming week. I find that if I make something on Sunday I'm better prepared to eat healthy throughout the week. Otherwise it is hard because I often do not want to cook when I come home after work.
Friday, March 13, 2009
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!
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!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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.
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.
Good Morning
-15 here this morning!! Ugh. Bright and sunny though and no wind today so that's all good.
Jogging now 15-18 minutes every morning. Feels good and hope I can do longer and longer. Yes, I know....who am I? And what am I becoming? It's scary.
Have a good day.
Jogging now 15-18 minutes every morning. Feels good and hope I can do longer and longer. Yes, I know....who am I? And what am I becoming? It's scary.
Have a good day.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tired!
I sure did not feel like rolling out of bed this morning! But I did it, darn it! I hit snooze and then had a little C2J talk (Come to Julie) with myself. I was making my bed when my snooze rang and told me to get out of bed! Yes! I make my bed!
I had a good run this morning. Listened to Rage Against the Machine. No Peter, Paul, and Mary - that is for sure!
I also did 12 push ups when I got back.
Did you know that you weigh a lot more at night when you are wearing multiple layers of sweatshirts and pants? Yeah. True story.
I had a good run this morning. Listened to Rage Against the Machine. No Peter, Paul, and Mary - that is for sure!
I also did 12 push ups when I got back.
Did you know that you weigh a lot more at night when you are wearing multiple layers of sweatshirts and pants? Yeah. True story.
Monday, March 09, 2009
Crank-o-Rama
Hoo boy! I was cranky today. No specific reason. Just a noggin full of negative thoughts. So I did my best to power through reasoning that everybody is crabby once in a while.
When I got home I thought "I'll apologize to Jessica tomorrow. She listened to me vent earlier." And then I realized....wait. She is my friend. That is her JOB!! Actually, the only person I have to apologize to is myself for being so hard on myself and self judgmental about having a crabby day!
Anyway, crank or no, I got up this morning and had a great run. Time was 33:36, so I am shaving off those seconds. Slowly but surely. I also did 12 push ups! 4 at a time with a break in between.
I also spent an hour or so working on my garden tonight. Finally! Something good about the government stealing an hour of my life! I have a new weed plan. I got black trash bags and laid them over my soil. The theory is that in 4 weeks the weeds will be dead due to the lack of light. I'll let you know how this brilliant plan pans out!
Really healthy eating day today. I got some yellow tomatoes at the farmer's market yesterday and made tomato soup. DELICIOUS!! And pretty. Except for the milk I curdled......that was sad. I'm not sure if it was the different temperatures when I added the milk to the soup that made that happen or the acidity of the tomatoes. Just means more for me since I won't share now!
When I got home I thought "I'll apologize to Jessica tomorrow. She listened to me vent earlier." And then I realized....wait. She is my friend. That is her JOB!! Actually, the only person I have to apologize to is myself for being so hard on myself and self judgmental about having a crabby day!
Anyway, crank or no, I got up this morning and had a great run. Time was 33:36, so I am shaving off those seconds. Slowly but surely. I also did 12 push ups! 4 at a time with a break in between.
I also spent an hour or so working on my garden tonight. Finally! Something good about the government stealing an hour of my life! I have a new weed plan. I got black trash bags and laid them over my soil. The theory is that in 4 weeks the weeds will be dead due to the lack of light. I'll let you know how this brilliant plan pans out!
Really healthy eating day today. I got some yellow tomatoes at the farmer's market yesterday and made tomato soup. DELICIOUS!! And pretty. Except for the milk I curdled......that was sad. I'm not sure if it was the different temperatures when I added the milk to the soup that made that happen or the acidity of the tomatoes. Just means more for me since I won't share now!
Good Morning
Hi from the Comfort Inn in West Duluth where there is a very nice pool and hot tub but no fitness center. so no walking this morning. and I'm not going swimming either. Might do some walking in the Mall after lunch because Mom wants to get her haircut there.
Congratulations on the lost 3 lbs! Progress seems to make it all worthwhile. Were the flowers out in the desert? Have a good day.
Congratulations on the lost 3 lbs! Progress seems to make it all worthwhile. Were the flowers out in the desert? Have a good day.
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Tired!
I am so worn out! I got up so darn early this morning that I had more then enough time to run. So I did.
And then we went to Borrego and hiked. The wild flowers were very beautiful. We did the palm canyon hike, but we hiked in from the visitor's center. This made it a five mile round trip.
I'm tired.
And then we went to Borrego and hiked. The wild flowers were very beautiful. We did the palm canyon hike, but we hiked in from the visitor's center. This made it a five mile round trip.
I'm tired.
Friday, March 06, 2009
Well, snap!
Guess who lost three pounds? Oh yeah. ME! Good think I'm doing this "weigh myself once a week" thing, because as we both know I would probably find those three pounds tomorrow! But I'm happy to see downward movement because I really have been watching what I eat in conjunction with exercising. I don't know if I'll be at my goal next time you see me, but I'll sure be working toward it!
I had a good (and skunk free!) run this morning. My time was 33:43, so I am continuing to improve.
I came back and did some push ups, but I quit after my second set. I was just too darn tired! I didn't have the strength to keep my form, and I guess that is important. I don't feel bad - it was an add on exercise.
Healthy and delicious eating today! I've really been stepping up the delicious factor. I figure if I'm not eating as much, I better enjoy what I am!
I'm not, of course, doing that 1300 calorie a day diet that the intertubes suggested. But I'm also not eating have a bag of dove candies!
I had a good (and skunk free!) run this morning. My time was 33:43, so I am continuing to improve.
I came back and did some push ups, but I quit after my second set. I was just too darn tired! I didn't have the strength to keep my form, and I guess that is important. I don't feel bad - it was an add on exercise.
Healthy and delicious eating today! I've really been stepping up the delicious factor. I figure if I'm not eating as much, I better enjoy what I am!
I'm not, of course, doing that 1300 calorie a day diet that the intertubes suggested. But I'm also not eating have a bag of dove candies!
Thursday, March 05, 2009
An Open Letter to my Neighbors
"Dear" Neighbors,
Please quit feeding the feral cats. Because you are not just feeding the sweet little neighborhood kitty. You are also feeding SKUNKS. And someday I am going to get sprayed. And I'm gonna be mad. And I am going to strip off all my skunk clothes and leave them in your yard. Then I will walk home. Naked. Hopefully most of the skunk smell will remain in your yard.
Do you see that no one wins?
Your neighbor who mentally persecutes you,
Julie
Please quit feeding the feral cats. Because you are not just feeding the sweet little neighborhood kitty. You are also feeding SKUNKS. And someday I am going to get sprayed. And I'm gonna be mad. And I am going to strip off all my skunk clothes and leave them in your yard. Then I will walk home. Naked. Hopefully most of the skunk smell will remain in your yard.
Do you see that no one wins?
Your neighbor who mentally persecutes you,
Julie
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Better
I was up disgustingly early today. 5 AM!! Actually, I laid in bed until 5:15 or so. But still! Oh, well. Aren't I always saying I wish I could get up without my alarm? Well, dang if wishes don't come true!!
So....I got my run in early. Had a better time, so I know that will continue to improve. I also did push ups (12 boy style!!), triceps, lunges, squats, and crunches. Cause I had all that time to kill and all!
A good workout morning.
I also had a healthy eating day. I for sure got 5 servings of fruits and vegetables. I was looking at a weight loss calculator last night and it told me I should be eating 1300 calories a day. Wow. Talk about a recipe for bitter.
So....I got my run in early. Had a better time, so I know that will continue to improve. I also did push ups (12 boy style!!), triceps, lunges, squats, and crunches. Cause I had all that time to kill and all!
A good workout morning.
I also had a healthy eating day. I for sure got 5 servings of fruits and vegetables. I was looking at a weight loss calculator last night and it told me I should be eating 1300 calories a day. Wow. Talk about a recipe for bitter.
Good Morning
You're doing great! But turning down chocolate chip cookies? That's beyond duty and into the realm of sacrifice. I'm walking with the Beatles the last couple days. Sure wish I could get outside to do it though. Come on spring!
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Running
I had another good - but slow - run today. I thought about it today. Even though my watch is telling me I'm slowish, I feel like I'm running well and challenging myself. So I'm not going to lament too much. I know I will improve and as long as I feel like I'm getting a solid workout, I'm not going to push it.
I had a healthy eating day, too. One coworker made chocolate chip cookies in the toaster over but I did not partake. Not on my schedule! If they were like ambrosia, I totally would have been in. But I've had them before and they are just mass produced, refrigerate your dough for 10 weeks kind of cookies. I am learning to save my calories for something special.
I had a healthy eating day, too. One coworker made chocolate chip cookies in the toaster over but I did not partake. Not on my schedule! If they were like ambrosia, I totally would have been in. But I've had them before and they are just mass produced, refrigerate your dough for 10 weeks kind of cookies. I am learning to save my calories for something special.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Well, shoot!
I sure had a slow run today! The watch confirmed it, but I could feel it. I just felt like I was running in water! Although I am darn sore from all of the stuff I did this weekend, so that could be why it was so tough.
I did 12 push ups again today. Tough at the end! Also some dips. Healthy eating, too! Yay me!
I did 12 push ups again today. Tough at the end! Also some dips. Healthy eating, too! Yay me!
Good Morning
You have too many messages here!
Glad you are getting into the garden. I can hardly wait to get into mine. I really wish we had gone over there one day. I would have been happy to pull some weeds. Do you have anything planted there now?
Walking in sand is hard work! I agree. And two hours of it has to count for something. I walked with Billy Joel again this morning. He and Elton John are coming to the X in St. Paul in May as a team and the tickets start at $80! It's on a Tuesday night when I'll be at school anyway so I couldn't go even if the tickets were free.
100 pushups? I can't imagine it. But good luck with that.
We're out of here for a day of shopping the winter clothing sales. I stopped at Kohl's on Friday and found 3 Docker's sweaters on their 90% off clearance rack. Two of them were $4.20 and one was $5.20. Told Mom we should both go today and see what we can find.
Glad you are getting into the garden. I can hardly wait to get into mine. I really wish we had gone over there one day. I would have been happy to pull some weeds. Do you have anything planted there now?
Walking in sand is hard work! I agree. And two hours of it has to count for something. I walked with Billy Joel again this morning. He and Elton John are coming to the X in St. Paul in May as a team and the tickets start at $80! It's on a Tuesday night when I'll be at school anyway so I couldn't go even if the tickets were free.
100 pushups? I can't imagine it. But good luck with that.
We're out of here for a day of shopping the winter clothing sales. I stopped at Kohl's on Friday and found 3 Docker's sweaters on their 90% off clearance rack. Two of them were $4.20 and one was $5.20. Told Mom we should both go today and see what we can find.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Hello March!
I just cannot believe it is already March. Yikes.
I had another day of non-traditional exercise. My friend Brian and I went to the beach on Coronado and spend a couple of hours waking around there. Not hard core speed walking, just moseying around. But walking on the sand is difficult!
I'm feeling really tired tonight so I hope I sleep well. The last couple of weeks I have been a bad sleeper. I am not sure why - and I have really cut down my caffeine intake. In fact, I have quit having anything with caffeine after 11 AM Monday through Friday.
I did a good job this weekend of not letting my boredom get the best of me and eating my way through it. Maybe it is not boredom, because I am not actually bored on the weekend. But lack of structure I think. Anyway, it was a healthy weekend with healthy eating and fun activity stuff.
Oh, and I'm sunburned!
I had another day of non-traditional exercise. My friend Brian and I went to the beach on Coronado and spend a couple of hours waking around there. Not hard core speed walking, just moseying around. But walking on the sand is difficult!
I'm feeling really tired tonight so I hope I sleep well. The last couple of weeks I have been a bad sleeper. I am not sure why - and I have really cut down my caffeine intake. In fact, I have quit having anything with caffeine after 11 AM Monday through Friday.
I did a good job this weekend of not letting my boredom get the best of me and eating my way through it. Maybe it is not boredom, because I am not actually bored on the weekend. But lack of structure I think. Anyway, it was a healthy weekend with healthy eating and fun activity stuff.
Oh, and I'm sunburned!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Tard....
As in, I am saying I'm tired but in the Southern way.
Well, you may have noticed I have not mentioned my garden in about 7 years. That's because I have been ignoring it. I think I just got so overwhelmed by the quantity of work. Obviously, ignoring a problem does not actually solve the problem. So funny how that works.
Point being, I gardened today. A lot. Actually, I weeded today. A lot. I did actually physical down in the dirt weeding and I also tilled. Here is my plan: I am going to till once a week until spring planting begins here in a month or so. My thought is that if I keep tilling, the weeds will die in the sun and will not have an opportunity to take root.
I am open to suggestions. Other then napalm. Apparently that falls outside of our organic garden guidelines. I checked.
I'm not going to kick myself too much about getting overwhelmed. It was a huge mess left to me to clean up.
That was my exercise today. Non-formal, but hard work! I wish you were here, Master Gardener. It was a beautiful day. Perfect for working outside. I really got some sun!
Well, you may have noticed I have not mentioned my garden in about 7 years. That's because I have been ignoring it. I think I just got so overwhelmed by the quantity of work. Obviously, ignoring a problem does not actually solve the problem. So funny how that works.
Point being, I gardened today. A lot. Actually, I weeded today. A lot. I did actually physical down in the dirt weeding and I also tilled. Here is my plan: I am going to till once a week until spring planting begins here in a month or so. My thought is that if I keep tilling, the weeds will die in the sun and will not have an opportunity to take root.
I am open to suggestions. Other then napalm. Apparently that falls outside of our organic garden guidelines. I checked.
I'm not going to kick myself too much about getting overwhelmed. It was a huge mess left to me to clean up.
That was my exercise today. Non-formal, but hard work! I wish you were here, Master Gardener. It was a beautiful day. Perfect for working outside. I really got some sun!
Friday, February 27, 2009
More Push Ups!
I had another really good run this morning. It feels good to be back in the swing of things, truth be told. Anyway, my time was not awesome (33....52 maybe?). But a good run, and strong feeling.
But the really great news is that I did 12 boy push ups today! I'm going to try and do them 3 days a week. Should really help add some definition to my arms.
But the really great news is that I did 12 boy push ups today! I'm going to try and do them 3 days a week. Should really help add some definition to my arms.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Run
I had a great run this morning! I've really been working to change my attitude about exercise - because I've been crank about it. Acting like it is such a huge burden. But when I have my mind in the right place, I really enjoy it. Anyway, being all adult like is a work in progress!
My time was 33:25 this morning. So I am getting back into pre-illness times. Somewhat. I'll be happier when I'm marking approximately 32 minutes total. It will happen!
Tomorrow is my weigh in day. Once a week from now on. And I'm sticking with it. Well, except for my depressing sneak weigh in on Tuesday! But otherwise....... No matter what the scale says, I won't feel too bad. I have started to really notice a difference again in how my clothing fits. And that is what matters I suppose.
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My time was 33:25 this morning. So I am getting back into pre-illness times. Somewhat. I'll be happier when I'm marking approximately 32 minutes total. It will happen!
Tomorrow is my weigh in day. Once a week from now on. And I'm sticking with it. Well, except for my depressing sneak weigh in on Tuesday! But otherwise....... No matter what the scale says, I won't feel too bad. I have started to really notice a difference again in how my clothing fits. And that is what matters I suppose.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Boy Push-Ups!
Well, darn, have I turned rain shy. At least when I want my iPod with me. And, hey, I think it is fair!
It was really overcast this morning so I decided to stay in and do my Calisthenics. I like this little routine and the jumping jacks I do really get my heart rate up.
The really exciting news is that I did boy push ups! Last time I tried (which was at least two months ago!) I could not even do one! So I have been doing them girl style (on my knees). Today I did NINE boy style! Not all in a row. Three sets of three interspersed amongst my jumping jacks, squats, lunges, and crunches.
So that is my excitement!
It was really overcast this morning so I decided to stay in and do my Calisthenics. I like this little routine and the jumping jacks I do really get my heart rate up.
The really exciting news is that I did boy push ups! Last time I tried (which was at least two months ago!) I could not even do one! So I have been doing them girl style (on my knees). Today I did NINE boy style! Not all in a row. Three sets of three interspersed amongst my jumping jacks, squats, lunges, and crunches.
So that is my excitement!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Yep, I forgot!
I remembered at....oh, midnight that I didn't post! So this will be a compilation.
I ran both Monday and today. It has been cool out in the AM and staying in bed has sounded like a brilliant idea! But I've done it and each day I was really glad that I did.
Back on the healthy eating track. I did not do well eating wise over the weekend. I'll try to do better this weekend though.
I ran both Monday and today. It has been cool out in the AM and staying in bed has sounded like a brilliant idea! But I've done it and each day I was really glad that I did.
Back on the healthy eating track. I did not do well eating wise over the weekend. I'll try to do better this weekend though.
Good Morning
Well, not so good. Very discouraged about my weight at the moment. Up 4 lbs from what I was in California! Almost back to my goal weight. Eating too much I know. So, will have to do something about that. Been for my walk and took Neil Diamond with me but iPod acted weird. Skipped a couple of songs in a playlist. Have no clue why. So, not off to the best of starts here this morning. Hope your day goes well!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Overview!
I had a really great weekend. Maybe not totally nutritionally healthy. But 100% emotionally healthy!
My 5K was great! My time was 32:39. A 5K is 3.1 miles, so I was pretty pleased with my time. Especially considering that I had to take time off my training due to illness. It was fun and I am glad I did it. Also, I was a little nervous and toyed with the idea of backing out. But I did it and I'm glad!
Then Jessica and I (she walked the 5K!) had breakfast. And what did I have, you wonder? Bacon pancakes!!! Fantastic!
Bart and I had hot pot last night and that is a pretty healthy meal, overall. The noodles, not so much I suppose. But veggies and fairly lean meat cooked in broth. What's not to love?
Today I met a girlfriend for coffee and we shared a chocolate croissant and bacon, maple syrup, cheddar cheese scone. AMAZING!!
I roasted a chicken tonight. First time ever! It turned out great!
I will be back to the eating straight and narrow tomorrow. But no matter how many extra calories I ingested, it was worth it! I had fun and I know that they were just blips and not abandonment of a healthy way of life.
My 5K was great! My time was 32:39. A 5K is 3.1 miles, so I was pretty pleased with my time. Especially considering that I had to take time off my training due to illness. It was fun and I am glad I did it. Also, I was a little nervous and toyed with the idea of backing out. But I did it and I'm glad!
Then Jessica and I (she walked the 5K!) had breakfast. And what did I have, you wonder? Bacon pancakes!!! Fantastic!
Bart and I had hot pot last night and that is a pretty healthy meal, overall. The noodles, not so much I suppose. But veggies and fairly lean meat cooked in broth. What's not to love?
Today I met a girlfriend for coffee and we shared a chocolate croissant and bacon, maple syrup, cheddar cheese scone. AMAZING!!
I roasted a chicken tonight. First time ever! It turned out great!
I will be back to the eating straight and narrow tomorrow. But no matter how many extra calories I ingested, it was worth it! I had fun and I know that they were just blips and not abandonment of a healthy way of life.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Good Morning
Finally up and around here this morning! Slept until 7:30! Have been for my walk and had breakfast and now gotta work on the sermon a little. Then a wedding this afternoon and we're going to their dinner tonight in New Richmond. So a busy Saturday. Had my first hot fudge sundae in 23 months last night for my birthday! On mint chocolate chip ice cream. Haven't tasted that in 23 months either. Was very good but not going to get back into that every night. Have a good day.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Slow!
I had a really weird run this morning. Usually I walk a bit better then a block to warm up. (O/T: that distance is NOT calculated into my three miles.) Well, I leave the house and there is my un-neighborly neighbor. So I just ran right away. The good news is that it helped me realize how important that one block is to my overall run!
I am declaring the daily weigh ins a failure for now. Once I reach goal, it will make sense. But right now it is just super frustrating. I am going to try once a week (Fridays) and see how that works for me. I just don't need to have negative thoughts in the back of my head. You know. Why bother thoughts.
Glad we are both back!
I am declaring the daily weigh ins a failure for now. Once I reach goal, it will make sense. But right now it is just super frustrating. I am going to try once a week (Fridays) and see how that works for me. I just don't need to have negative thoughts in the back of my head. You know. Why bother thoughts.
Glad we are both back!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Plodding along!
I had another good run today. It is funny. My time was just a little bit better (34:14) but it felt like such harder work! I am really sore so I suppose it just was plain more difficult.
I'm going to decide what to do tomorrow morning when I wake up. If I am all kinds of sore, I will probably do the Calisthenics routine. Otherwise, a run. I think I'll take Friday off so I'll be fresh and unsore for my 5K on Saturday!
Happy Birthday!
I'm going to decide what to do tomorrow morning when I wake up. If I am all kinds of sore, I will probably do the Calisthenics routine. Otherwise, a run. I think I'll take Friday off so I'll be fresh and unsore for my 5K on Saturday!
Happy Birthday!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Running!
Yay! I'm back at it! Slowly, but hey. It has been awhile.
I had a good run this morning. 3 miles in 34:22. Slow pace, but I'll get back up to speed soon. Hopefully. I have that 5K on Saturday.
I really felt great to be back on the street. I'm so glad I'm feeling better.
Here is irritating news. I'm up a pound! How is that possible? Well, no matter how irritating it is I am going to keep up with my weight/date chart. So far it has encouraged me to make better food choices. Because I know I see the results the very next day on the scale!
Funny - I was actually kind of nervous about running this morning. I just didn't know how my body was going to respond, I suppose. But I'm glad I did it anyway.
I'm sore!
I had a good run this morning. 3 miles in 34:22. Slow pace, but I'll get back up to speed soon. Hopefully. I have that 5K on Saturday.
I really felt great to be back on the street. I'm so glad I'm feeling better.
Here is irritating news. I'm up a pound! How is that possible? Well, no matter how irritating it is I am going to keep up with my weight/date chart. So far it has encouraged me to make better food choices. Because I know I see the results the very next day on the scale!
Funny - I was actually kind of nervous about running this morning. I just didn't know how my body was going to respond, I suppose. But I'm glad I did it anyway.
I'm sore!
Monday, February 16, 2009
I did stuff!
I've decided I'm 100%. As in, I don't actually feel 100%. But I do feel 100% tired of being sick. So I am done. As of now!
I did not run today, though. Why? Cause it was freaking cold!! And windy! And rainy! It was a fun "weather" filled day here in San Diego. So I did my Calisthenics. I imagine I'll be feeling that tomorrow. It is good to be back at it.
Even though I have not been running, I have been really watching what I eat. I am just so tired of treading water, if you know what I mean. And it is what I am eating. I've been eating all sorts of candy and just junk in general. So I am back to basics. Counting calories. I also started that weight/date chart I told you about.
Also, I'm implementing rewards! I really want a pedicure. I was going to get one this weekend, actually. And then I thought.....why don't you lose five pounds and THEN get a pedicure? So that is my current, small scale goal!
Hope you are surviving your weather!
I did not run today, though. Why? Cause it was freaking cold!! And windy! And rainy! It was a fun "weather" filled day here in San Diego. So I did my Calisthenics. I imagine I'll be feeling that tomorrow. It is good to be back at it.
Even though I have not been running, I have been really watching what I eat. I am just so tired of treading water, if you know what I mean. And it is what I am eating. I've been eating all sorts of candy and just junk in general. So I am back to basics. Counting calories. I also started that weight/date chart I told you about.
Also, I'm implementing rewards! I really want a pedicure. I was going to get one this weekend, actually. And then I thought.....why don't you lose five pounds and THEN get a pedicure? So that is my current, small scale goal!
Hope you are surviving your weather!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
I'm tired!
I did not exercise today, but I sure feel like I did! I went to work today and I tell ya, I did more in the first three hours of the morning then I have in the last three days! I've been going to bed at 9 the past couple of nights, and I can barely keep my eyes open now!
I'm not going to worry about exercising tomorrow of Friday. I'll consider it Saturday. I imagine my lungs will take the longest to make a comeback. They are so congested! But I'm getting there. And I hope I'm there by the 21st when I'm running a 5K with Jessica!
I'm not going to worry about exercising tomorrow of Friday. I'll consider it Saturday. I imagine my lungs will take the longest to make a comeback. They are so congested! But I'm getting there. And I hope I'm there by the 21st when I'm running a 5K with Jessica!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
I hope you are sitting down!
Yes, it is me. No, nobody stole my login and password. I actually have something to report on a weekend!
I got up at the disgusting hour of 6 AM this morning. Well, actually I woke up at 6 AM. I tired to convince, bargain, shame, and otherwise encourage myself to go back to sleep. No go. I finally just got up at 6:17. Yes, exactly that time. I made a note of it.
Since I was up so early, I decided to go for a run! Just the usual, but it felt good to get out.
Beautiful day here today. Weird night! Super misty. Hopefully it is not like Stephen King's Mist!
I anticipate a fantastic night of sleep tonight. Of course, I have reason to get up early tomorrow - so I imagine I'll sleep in! Why do I need to get up early? Because I need to get my dad delicious strawberries!!!
I got up at the disgusting hour of 6 AM this morning. Well, actually I woke up at 6 AM. I tired to convince, bargain, shame, and otherwise encourage myself to go back to sleep. No go. I finally just got up at 6:17. Yes, exactly that time. I made a note of it.
Since I was up so early, I decided to go for a run! Just the usual, but it felt good to get out.
Beautiful day here today. Weird night! Super misty. Hopefully it is not like Stephen King's Mist!
I anticipate a fantastic night of sleep tonight. Of course, I have reason to get up early tomorrow - so I imagine I'll sleep in! Why do I need to get up early? Because I need to get my dad delicious strawberries!!!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Feeling Good!
I'm so glad I'm feeling better. I really had a tough week last week - just crabby and not willing to make the exercise effort. Was this last week or the week before? Man, where is my smiley face calendar when I need it??
I had a good run this morning - 33:17 (I think....too comfy to get up and get my watch!). Then at lunch I took the four tokens I found clinking around in my bag and went over to the batting cages. That was great - such a beautiful day today and it was just so nice to get outside.
I had a good run this morning - 33:17 (I think....too comfy to get up and get my watch!). Then at lunch I took the four tokens I found clinking around in my bag and went over to the batting cages. That was great - such a beautiful day today and it was just so nice to get outside.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Run
Boy oh boy, doesn't six AM just seem to come earlier every single day of the work week?!? My alarm went off this morning and I had my typical struggle to get up!
But get up I did! And I had a darn good run this morning. I did wear my watch and my time was 33:37.
I've decided to start weighing myself every day. I really tend to ignore things and bury my head in the sand. I bet I haven't weighed myself since before Christmas. So, it is officially part of the daily routine. I think facing reality will be motivating. Additionally, I tend to imagine the worst and that causes me stress and anxiety. So, for good or bad I'll know where I stand. And that's good!
But get up I did! And I had a darn good run this morning. I did wear my watch and my time was 33:37.
I've decided to start weighing myself every day. I really tend to ignore things and bury my head in the sand. I bet I haven't weighed myself since before Christmas. So, it is officially part of the daily routine. I think facing reality will be motivating. Additionally, I tend to imagine the worst and that causes me stress and anxiety. So, for good or bad I'll know where I stand. And that's good!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Fun exercise day
I was so tired this morning that I really had a difficult time getting out of bed. Having my coffee on that timer really helps because I don't want to waste it! I don't think of myself of cheap. Rather, I am a good steward of my resources! Anyway, I did get up but I decided not to run. Rather I did my "Calisthenics Program". Twenty jumping jacks, ten push ups, twenty jumping jacks, 40 crunches, twenty jumping jacks, ten squats, twenty jumping jacks, ten lunges, twenty jumping jacks! Wash, rinse, repeat three times!
At lunch I went to my new favorite hill and ran up it five times.
Now I'm tired! To bed for me!
At lunch I went to my new favorite hill and ran up it five times.
Now I'm tired! To bed for me!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Fun in the sun!
Well, sort of! It was a beautiful day here today but it was darn cold this morning. I was really chilled for the first mile or so of my run. I was wishing I had worn layers!!
I did run this morning and it felt good. Getting out of bed this morning felt TERRIBLE!! I was just 100% shocked when my alarm went off! Hate that feeling. Usually I am sort of awake and it is not such a.....well, not such a rude awakening!
Just for the heck of it, I went to the cages at lunch today. Hit four tokens worth. And I actually touched each ball! Most were solid good hits, one was a wiff. But that was a good accomplishment.
Ate healthy all day and made a new turnip recipe for dinner tonight. I cut them up into small pieces and simmered them in water with some butter, sugar, and salt. Then let the water simmer off. Then finished them by caramelizing them in the pan. I wish I had more, because I have ideas for that recipe! Well, there is always next week!
Get thinking, man! Your flight gets here at 1:45ish on Monday. And I'm not going back to work on Monday! So we can do whatever we want after I pick you up. I was thinking that you might want to stretch your legs after being cramped up in that plane for hours. Perhaps a walk on the beach or the boardwalk??? It is supposed to be 78 on Monday!! Of course, that is from the long range forecast and I don't trust what they say about tomorrow. But I have hope!
I did run this morning and it felt good. Getting out of bed this morning felt TERRIBLE!! I was just 100% shocked when my alarm went off! Hate that feeling. Usually I am sort of awake and it is not such a.....well, not such a rude awakening!
Just for the heck of it, I went to the cages at lunch today. Hit four tokens worth. And I actually touched each ball! Most were solid good hits, one was a wiff. But that was a good accomplishment.
Ate healthy all day and made a new turnip recipe for dinner tonight. I cut them up into small pieces and simmered them in water with some butter, sugar, and salt. Then let the water simmer off. Then finished them by caramelizing them in the pan. I wish I had more, because I have ideas for that recipe! Well, there is always next week!
Get thinking, man! Your flight gets here at 1:45ish on Monday. And I'm not going back to work on Monday! So we can do whatever we want after I pick you up. I was thinking that you might want to stretch your legs after being cramped up in that plane for hours. Perhaps a walk on the beach or the boardwalk??? It is supposed to be 78 on Monday!! Of course, that is from the long range forecast and I don't trust what they say about tomorrow. But I have hope!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Run
Well, I did it! Got out of bed this morning and went for a run. Glad to be back on track - for one day at least!
I didn't wear my watch today because I was just more interested in getting back on the road rather then being irritated about my time. I did wear my iPod and I wish I had left that at home, too! I got sprinkled on! Not serious rain, but enough to make me worried.
Nice day out though. Soon you will be walking outside!
I didn't wear my watch today because I was just more interested in getting back on the road rather then being irritated about my time. I did wear my iPod and I wish I had left that at home, too! I got sprinkled on! Not serious rain, but enough to make me worried.
Nice day out though. Soon you will be walking outside!
Good Morning
Been slacking off here. Running up hills is not my idea of exercise. It's my idea of torture. But good for you! We slept in until 7:30 this morning so getting a late start here. But that's what days off are for, right? A week from today we'll be on our way to your house!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Hills!
I got in some good hill running today. Totally slept in in morning, so I packed up my workout duds and got some exercise at lunch.
I ran up the hill by the YMCA office building five times. I sure can tell it has been a while since I've done that! Felt good to be back at it. Even if I did get wet! It was "raining" today. That's fine. I just made sure to leave all my electronics behind.
I ran up the hill by the YMCA office building five times. I sure can tell it has been a while since I've done that! Felt good to be back at it. Even if I did get wet! It was "raining" today. That's fine. I just made sure to leave all my electronics behind.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The Cages
Wow, did we hit some balls tonight! And laugh at some tools!
Bart and I each hit 10 tokens worth of balls....well, let me rephrase! I swung at ten tokens worth! So that is about 200 pitches. I fully anticipate total soreness tomorrow. Tonight, actually.
Kind of funny, the guys in the cage next to us were doing that testosterone/guy/sports thing. Don't ask me to explain it further - I cannot. Anyway, the big talker of the group was not giving an impressive show. And I just about fell over laughing when I heard him say "When I'm not actually playing competitively, I really try to exaggerate my weaknesses." Haha! You just stink!
I'm gonna use that line at work tomorrow!
Bart and I each hit 10 tokens worth of balls....well, let me rephrase! I swung at ten tokens worth! So that is about 200 pitches. I fully anticipate total soreness tomorrow. Tonight, actually.
Kind of funny, the guys in the cage next to us were doing that testosterone/guy/sports thing. Don't ask me to explain it further - I cannot. Anyway, the big talker of the group was not giving an impressive show. And I just about fell over laughing when I heard him say "When I'm not actually playing competitively, I really try to exaggerate my weaknesses." Haha! You just stink!
I'm gonna use that line at work tomorrow!
Good Morning
Getting on late here because I had to be at the Clinic first thing for a blood draw. Having my annual physical tomorrow afternoon so had the labs taken this morning. Did get up and walk though without a cup of coffee first! You should keep a little chart or mark a calendar or something. Give yourself a gold star every day you run! Just like attending Sunday School! Gotta get to work now.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Good Morning
I'll start a new post! Up and at it again. +14 this morning. Going to be a nice day. For us anyway. Walked with BR5-49 this morning. Think Mom gave me this cd a while ago. Not a well known group but I like 'em. Have a good day.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Good Morning
+6 here this morning so still in the positive territory. That's good. Been for my walk. Took Brooks and Dunn with me this morning and enjoyed their company. Hope you have a good day.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Good Morning
Good morning. Hey, it's 10 ABOVE zero here this morning!!! And it's snowing. Not expecting much but looks pretty. Walked with Garth Brooks this morning. Not my favorite but like a few of his songs. Never understood how he got to be so popular at one time though. Spending the day at home. Have to go over tomorrow's sermon some and then I get to pay bills! Whoopee! Hope you have a good day.
Yesterday
Morning! I fully forgot my post yesterday!
I really didn't sleep well on Thursday at all. In fact, I finally just got up and messed around until 12:30 or so. Anyway, I was non too excited about the prospect of getting up all early in the AM!
But I did. Although I knew form the onset that I was not interested in running. My mind just was not in it. So I did a bunch of jumping jacks, lunges, jumping jacks, squats, jumping jacks, push ups, jumping jacks, crunches, jumping jacks, lunges.....you did the picture! It was really good exercise, actually. I am seriously hurting today! It was about twenty minutes, so that is darn respectable.
Not sure what today will bring on the exercise front.
I really didn't sleep well on Thursday at all. In fact, I finally just got up and messed around until 12:30 or so. Anyway, I was non too excited about the prospect of getting up all early in the AM!
But I did. Although I knew form the onset that I was not interested in running. My mind just was not in it. So I did a bunch of jumping jacks, lunges, jumping jacks, squats, jumping jacks, push ups, jumping jacks, crunches, jumping jacks, lunges.....you did the picture! It was really good exercise, actually. I am seriously hurting today! It was about twenty minutes, so that is darn respectable.
Not sure what today will bring on the exercise front.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Baby Steps
I had a bit of a better time this morning. 34:14. Another beautiful morning.
I've decided to put together an actually training schedule to break out of the same ol same ol every day. I'll let you know!
I've decided to put together an actually training schedule to break out of the same ol same ol every day. I'll let you know!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
I remembered!
Well, shoot! I was half way to bed when I realized I had neglected to take care of my most important duty of the day! Glad I remembered!
I had a great run today and it was beautiful yet again. Really nice. A little cooler. But certainly not -22!!!
My time was 24:14. Getting better!
Sure glad you have the treadmill! Stay warm.
I had a great run today and it was beautiful yet again. Really nice. A little cooler. But certainly not -22!!!
My time was 24:14. Getting better!
Sure glad you have the treadmill! Stay warm.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Weirdness
Wow, another amazingly beautiful day. Right now my runs are time when it is light out but the sun is still doing its rising thing. So I can see a beautiful pink/orange sky for the first 1/2 mile or so.
I'm too lazy right now to get up and grab my watch, but my time this morning was within a couple of seconds of yesterday. Here is the weird part - my time at the first minute yesterday was 11:53. Way too long for that first mile, but such is life. Today? That first mile took me 12:18!! I know! But I really picked up the pace. I made up that time and kept my last two miles respectable. So I'm pretty happy with the run even though it took me a bit longer then I like. I just need another week to get back into the swing of things.
I'm too lazy right now to get up and grab my watch, but my time this morning was within a couple of seconds of yesterday. Here is the weird part - my time at the first minute yesterday was 11:53. Way too long for that first mile, but such is life. Today? That first mile took me 12:18!! I know! But I really picked up the pace. I made up that time and kept my last two miles respectable. So I'm pretty happy with the run even though it took me a bit longer then I like. I just need another week to get back into the swing of things.
Monday, January 12, 2009
All of me ran!
Including my nose! Note to self, bring kleenex tomorrow. I wrote a brilliant haiku when I was out, as I am prone to do. And I totally have forgotten it now, as I am also prone to do! Anyway - runny nose!
It was a beautiful morning out and I was so glad to be up and about and out! Kind of cool at that time of the AM, but not so cool I needed my long underwear shirt. And, YES, sometimes I do need my long underwear shirt!!
OK time for someone who is still recovering. 34:47 for three miles. Normally I would be sad. But I had to take at least 7 days off. Also, my lungs were really working, so I don't think I'm at 100% yet. Respectable time for the limitations I am working under.
It was a beautiful morning out and I was so glad to be up and about and out! Kind of cool at that time of the AM, but not so cool I needed my long underwear shirt. And, YES, sometimes I do need my long underwear shirt!!
OK time for someone who is still recovering. 34:47 for three miles. Normally I would be sad. But I had to take at least 7 days off. Also, my lungs were really working, so I don't think I'm at 100% yet. Respectable time for the limitations I am working under.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Kicking Around
I had non-structured exercise today. I met my friend Anne in Ocean Beach and we walked on the pier. For some reason totally unknown even to me, I parked 500 miles away. That might be a bit of an exaggeration, but it was AT LEAST 400 miles away. For our fascinated readers out there, I parked over by the Tilted Stick! Anyway, I walked to the pier and a lot of that walk was in sand, which is good exercise! Anne offered me a ride to my car, but I wanted to walk.
For the first time in a long time, my alarm is set for 6 AM. I am ready to get back into the swing of things here. I'm not too worried about time - although I'll be sad if I do over an 11 minute mile! Oh well!
For the first time in a long time, my alarm is set for 6 AM. I am ready to get back into the swing of things here. I'm not too worried about time - although I'll be sad if I do over an 11 minute mile! Oh well!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Good Morning
Hey there. Glad you liked the movie. It's on my list to see someday. Dinner was good at the Dalles House. Not spectacular but certainly good. Then I slept in until 7:30 this morning! What a slacker! So a late start to the day but that's ok. Not much on my list for today. Did go for a walk with the first half of the soundtrack to Grease. Bright and sunny here today and +7!
Thursday, January 08, 2009
I did something!!
Tonight Bart and I met at the batting cages after work and hit some balls. While I am feeling a lot better I can tell I'm not 100%. I got pretty worn pretty quickly. But, hey, I did something!
Good Morning
Up again. Did it. Going to work. Life is just one exciting thing after another! Hope you are feeling better.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Good Morning
Good morning. I did it again today. Walked with the Lovin' Spoonful this morning. Put this old album onto the iPod last night. Must have been one of Mom's records because I sure don't remember ever having it. 12 songs and only 5 I recognized so they weren't one of the premier groups of the 60's! But fun to listen to it anyway.
Wonder why you're having a headache every morning. I never had that but then I never had the cough that Mom and Poppa had either. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
Have a good day.
Wonder why you're having a headache every morning. I never had that but then I never had the cough that Mom and Poppa had either. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
Have a good day.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Good Morning
Well, I am sorry you are so sick! Hope you're back to 100% real soon. I am feeling much better but still find myself blowing my nose a lot. They tell me that might hang on for a while. Otherwise, doing fine. Walked again this morning. Put an old, old Elton John album on the iPod last night and listened to that. Not one of his better efforts. Had never heard of most of the songs. But was fun to hear it anyway. Off to work.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Good Morning
I do like the heart monitor. Only go to 141 this morning but that's good. Sorry you're not feeling good. Actually, I didn't walk last Saturday, Sunday, or Monday so you see that even heroes have clay feet! Did walk this morning with both my shoes and my pants on! Have a good day.
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Day Off
I'm alive! But I am going to take another day off tomorrow. Yes, you are my hero because I know you kept at it through these same adverse conditions! But this headache is just throwing me for a loop and I slept poorly last night. So I'm not going to worry about an alarm for tomorrow.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Good Morning
Had a false start on the treadmill this morning. Got on it, turned it on, starting walking, and something wasn't right. Looked down and I still had my slippers on! First time I ever forgot to put my shoes on. But after that everything went fine. Also forgot the heart monitor this morning for the first time. I like wearing that so I know what's happening. Just fun to know. Took Elton with me again today.
Friday, January 02, 2009
Good Morning
Good morning. Up and at it. Got my heart rate to 151 on the walk today so that's great. 144 is supposed to be the upper goal for someone who's 60. Thanks again for that. Took Elton John with me this morning and he enjoyed the walk, too! Hope you are feeling ok. Poor Mom is really sick with it and so is Poppa now. He can hardly talk this morning. Have a good day.
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