Just getting started.....

Can really be the hardest part! I didn't sleep much last night and when my alarm went off - yep - the negotiating began. But I decided to get up anyway and just play it by ear. I had a hard time talking myself into running, let me tell you! It was cold, dreary, and rainy today! But I did it - I had my iPod all wrapped up in a Ziploc baggie, just in case! Better to be safe then sorry. Again. That was a lesson I only had to learn once....I hope!

Anyway, I had a good run. A little over 4 miles. Very slow, but I'm OK with that. My body has to adjust to the further distances I think. The 6 mile runs are really different for me, so I'll take slow for a couple of weeks.

I'm going to start the 100 pushup challenge again, so I did the first day today.

No hills today at lunch because it was raining! Hopefully I can get back to that tomorrow.

Good Morning

Good morning. Foot is still bothering me so I rode the bike but added a 5th mile this morning. Will just have to do that and be satisfied I guess. The exercises I'm doing and the icing don't seem to be making any difference in the foot at all yet. Go back to PT on Thursday afternoon so will see what I learn then. It was really bothering me last night.

A hundred miles in April? Wow! That will be something to brag about for sure!

Have a good day out there!

Quick Update

Happy almost the end of Easter! I hope you had a great day. You know all about our excitement here! I have not felt anything else. Hopefully the fault has closed up shop.

Just a quick update to let you know I did another 6 miler today! I have a goal of running 100 miles in April. Although I'm already feeling it in my right knee so I plan to take it a bit easy tomorrow and run 3 or 4 miles.

Love you!

Runnin

I ran again today - slow and late, but I did it. I slept in until 9:30!! And I didn't get running until....maybe noon! I knew I was slow at my first time check point. I was already about 12 seconds behind. So I decided to just settle in and enjoy it! I ended up running 4 miles and my time was something over 41 minutes. I'm too lazy to get up and look right now!

Big Run

I've noticed I've been making decisions while in bed again! I've just been falling into the habit recently. This morning I had my alarm set for 5 but I woke up at 4:50. I decided I was NOT running and I was sleeping in till 6....probably 7. And then I thought "I thought you broke this habit of deciding things while in bed 6 months ago!" My decisions at that time are about as good for me as George W's were for the country! Anyway, I decided to get up!

And I did run today....a lot! I did a 6 mile run! I was contemplating it this morning, but it is hard to know how I'll feel after time off and such. But I did it and my time was really good, I think. My time was 1:1:51. Obviously off my 3 mile time, but I'm totally OK with that!

Based on my long run this morning, I did not do hills. But I'm going to put together a more intensive training schedule, I think. This felt good.

Good Morning

Good morning! +62 at 7:00 am here so very nice morning for a bike ride. I need to add a mile to the 4 I'm doing on the bike though because I was done in 20 minutes this morning. So will lengthen it out a little. Came up on 5 deer on the road this morning and they ran with me for about a hundred yards before they veered off into the trees. Kind of cool! Have a good day!

Training in the new shoes

Hi. I had to break down and buy new shoes today. Glad I did it. 100% difference in the run today. Ran at 5:00 and it was 80 degrees out! I know right! I only went the Family 5K route...mainly to break in the shoes and partly because my time was so limited.

Cool things that I am noticing include: I am getting less and less side aches. I think it's because I am working on my core...and breathing. Also, I can run and breathe through my nose a lot. My lungs are much stronger. My legs feel strong.

I did a 4 mile run yesterday which was hard for some reason. Not really sure why that is. Actually the last two days have been hard.

I am working up to 6 miles. Soon, coming soon people.

Good Morning

Good morning! I am so excited for you to be coming here! What a surprise! We'll have fun! I did the 4 mile bike ride again this morning. Went well and didn't hurt anything. Nice morning and +50 going to +76! Very weird weather but love it. Hope you are feeling better today.

Nada

Well, I've got nothing. I'm just not feeling great - in fact, I plan on calling in sick to work tomorrow. I'm OK, just kind of stomachache-y and headache-y. So I'm phoning it in and taking her easy.

Sure am thinking of you and your foot. Have a great bike ride!

Stuff and things

I made an executive decision last night and I slept in. Until 6! And I still didn't want to get up! And I did not run. I really needed to get my plants in their containers, so I did that. And it was a really fun way to start the morning!

I did run hills at lunch. Just beautiful out.

Beach Times!

Well, I did not get up and run today! Anne and I were going to make cupcakes today but it was just so amazingly beautiful that we went to Coronado instead! And, apparently, so did the rest of San Diego! But for all the crowds, it was really a beautiful walk. We walked a little over 3 miles, and I know I'll be feeling the sand walking tomorrow!

Hope you had a fantastic day.

Walking

Well, I had a long day today! Up at 5, study in the am, then the test. Then I came home to run. And, wow, was it not fun! I ran about 2 miles and then walked the last. I sure don't usually do that but I just had no energy or interest!

Back at it tomorrow!

I forgot!

I went to bed last night and realized I forgot to post! Wow! But my computer was shut down so I figured I would just do it in the AM. And here I am! Naturally, I could have done it last night since I could not fall asleep forever! I have a big test this morning at 8 am, so I suppose that was on my mind.

Anyway, I ran yesterday and I recall it was great. That is the problem with posting the next day, who really remembers?? Anyway, good run and a little cool out. It was a pushup day yesterday so I did pushups and abs.

Then I ran hills when I got home.

I also ate healthy all day. I really am trying to get back into health being my priority mode. I was eating a lot of junk there for a while and not running consistently. Seems like it fell apart when I had to take time off from hills because of overtime at work!

Have a great day! I'll let you know how my test goes!

The new black.....

That is snooze for me! The new "it" thing...the thing to do! But I got up and I got it together.

Note to self: don't make coffee when you are talking on the phone! I poured my first cup and it was tan water! YUCK! I made new - I don't feel like torturing myself at 5 (OK, OK, 5:15!!) in the morning!

Good run - 29:43. Beautiful morning and it smelled delicious out there. And the sun is such a pretty, giant, orange ball in the sky. Very enjoyable.

Did bands upon my return.

And then I did hills at lunch.

I'm trying to get my night eating together. It is kind of hard on class night. But tonight I had yogurt and strawberries at the break and now I'm having a "treat" of chocolate soy milk. I sure looked forward to it, at least!

Out of bed!

I forgot to make my post! What is this world coming to? Or what am I coming to, I guess! Can't blame the world for everything. No matter how hard I try.

I have two ways of failing to get up in the morning. First is snooze. Just hitting the snooze again and again and again.

The other way is to think I hit the snooze when, in reality, I dismiss the alarm! And that is what I did this morning. I just don't know what is going on with me. Totally unlike myself recently. Anyway, at 5:17 I thought "Well, I could just sleep till six at this point...." But, nope! Pulled myself out of bed and made a day of it.

Good run this morning. Sub-30. Listened to Downhere again. Probably will tomorrow, too! Also, I saw my first orange blossoms of the spring!!

Did pushups and abs.

And I ran hills at lunch!

Full day!

Sure hope your foot feels better tomorrow!

Better late then never!

I had such a slow start today! I didn't even get out of bed until 5:25. Note that I didn't sleep until then. My snooze kept going off every five minutes! I should have just gotten up!

It was 7:10 by the time I hit the road this morning, but I was not going to let anything stop me. I had a good run with a time of 29:28.

I did run hills today at lunch. And I ran them yesterday at lunch too. It felt so good today. One of those days where it just felt good to pack my brain away.

Did I tell you I splurged and bought a 2004 Downhere CD? Well, I did! And I ran with it today and it was great. I can't wait to finish it tomorrow! I'm make you one!

Thanks for being here for me. I love you.

Hope your foot is better!

PS - the health care bill has me rethinking my Facebook membership!

All Right.....

I did something. Not a lot of something, but something. Breaking out of this cranky funk.

I ran hills at lunch today and I'm so glad I did. It was pretty cool out, but nice to get out of the office for sure.

It is just 9, but I'm going to bed. It has been quite a while since I've had a poor night of sleep, but I did last night. Just a lot on my mind I guess! So I'm worn out and I bet I will sleep really well.

I WILL run tomorrow and I'll report back here!

Hope you had a great trip today!

Good Morning

What? Did you take the whole weekend off?

I did the run on the treadmill this morning at 5.8 mph so working back up to 6.0. That's my goal by the end of this week. Next week my goal is to be doing it outside. I hope. I took Peter, Paul, and Mary with me this morning. Was in more of a quiet mood today I guess. It was good. Also did push ups and sit ups.

Now, off to Duluth. Have a good day!

Good Morning

Late getting on here today because we slept in until 8:00 am! I did the run at 5.7 and that went fine. Felt good. Also did push ups and sit ups and feeling a little better about that. Would have run outside this morning but it was only 38 and my low temp threshhold is 40! Cold weekend here.

Another done

And I don't mean the run. I mean my day. At work, specifically! Geesh. So frustrating.

Anyway! Beautiful day here today - a tad cooler then yesterday during the day and WAAAY colder tonight then it was last night! I took a walk for about 15 or 20 minutes during class break and, dang, it was chilly!

Good run this AM. I listened to Footloose too! So weird! And I planned it yesterday! Anyway, very fun. And a sub-30 run, so that made me happy.

Getting back into pushups so I did those and some abs today.

Then hills at lunch today. I did 8 reps - well, I THINK I did 8! I was getting done and I thought 'I'm pretty sure I did 7....positive, really....' but I did another just to be positive positive!

On a roll!

Well, I had another under 30 run this morning. And I'm especially glad cause I had some SERIOUS doubts about this one! I was about 40 seconds behind when started the horseshoe! That is pretty flat, so I tried to make some up and I maybe picked up 15 seconds, but nothing too life changing. I really had to make my push at the very end - the last 1/4 mile or so. Which I don't like to do so much because it is up that tricky hill. Tricky because it seems like such a little incline - but it is so much longer then I ever remember. I'm surprised every day!!

Did the bands today when I got back. And then I ran my hill x 7! It was good!

Have an excellent run in the AM!!

Finally!

29:39 today! I didn't think I would be under thirty minutes, so I was happy and surprised when I made my time!

I was running late this morning, so no bands. Tomorrow though. I did run hills at lunch - 7 rounds! Guess I'm getting back up to speed. I'm not doing the mountain run on Saturday though. I'm just not in that kind of shape! Next time!

Beautiful morning and day. And the time change gave me a great opportunity to see the giant rising orange sun.

I did it!

Darn, was it nice at lunch today! And I made it outside and to my hill. After my official "lunch" time, but who cares!

I did the hill 7 times, so I'm back up to my full number.

I had a delicious steak for dinner tonight (thanks Bart!) so I bet I'll run extra fast in the AM!

Outside Again!

Wow! Two days in a row. Temp was about 65 at 3 pm so I decided to get up and go. And I did. Time was much better today. 20.09 for 2 miles. Not sure how soon I'll try the whole 3 mile route. You know, going up hill the first half mile takes a toll! Maybe need another route. But every other way means that big hill at the very end coming back up 180th just to get home! Might try that next time though. Not sure what the forecast is for tomorrow. Hoping for more of the same.

Oh, and the treadmill guy is coming tonight around 9 pm to diagnose the problem.

Nada

I'm not running this morning. I just don't have it in me. I'll run today at lunch for sure. I'll have an update then!

I did it!

Outside! About 4:00 today I looked at the thermometer on the deck and it read "70" in the sun so I put on a t shirt and ran outside! Only did 2 miles and they were slow (20.36) but I did it and did it outside! About the time the treadmill is fixed I'll be running outside every day.

Walking Report

Mom went with me today to the church and we both walked for 30 minutes. All went well. But I'd rather be running and, in fact, I did run two extra laps! Yes, I ran in church! Don't tell.

Exercise Take Out

So every minute counts. I'm including lots more action in my day now that it is spring and I'm running behind the kiddos.

We're in Duluth now and have been swimming and running outside a lot. Also, I'm using the elliptical here at the hotel. So it has been good. My difficult thing about being away is food!

Slow.....

I had another really slow run today. Over 30 minutes again. Funny, with about 3/4 of a mile left I just really felt all blown out. Like I had nothing left to give. I often get bored, but it is rare that I feel like I've got no energy left! So....I think it is the hills and my muscles are just tired. But I also have not had any meat for a few days so maybe I need to do some nutrition work!

I did pushpus and abs when I got back. And I stretched that darn hip muscle!

And I did run hills at lunch! Only 5 though. I'll go back to 7 next week.

That's all from SD!

Ouch!

Well, I've spent all the live long day gimping around! Those hills yesterday really did a number on me. I can tell I'm out of practice. I actually feel bruised.

Naturally, that did not keep me from running! I had a slow run today - more then a minute over yesterday's time. But I did it and that is what counts.

I also ran hills today. I really have to keep at it and not slack off again. I really don't think there is any way I'll be prepared to run up a mountain in a week!

To the Rescue

I made the lottery for Grandma's Half Marathon June 19th! That's the good news. I am unable to be pumped up and motivated to train. That's the bad news. A wise person told me that if I used Fitnatics I would be motivated, inspired and supported as I train for and run my first half marathon. This is, by the way, one of my life goals. So, I hope I can change my attitude and really do something I can be proud of.

Thanks for being here Fitnatics!!

Brrrr!

All right smarty pants! Did you use up all the heat when you were here? Or did you pack it up in your suitcase and take it home with you! Cause it was DARN cold today! I had to wear a running coat. Never really did warm up today.

I had a great - but lonely - run this morning. Well, not "great". A utility run, I guess. Nothing too special but a good time and I got it done. Time was 29:21.

Did my first pushups on my brand spanking new carpet! I love it SO MUCH!!! Gave me extra pushup bounce! I am not sure how many total I did. I just did a bunch of sets. I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow!

And I ran hills today. I'm sure feeling that tonight! Ouch. Got spit on a tad by Mother Nature while I was out there.

GREAT disappointment at the scale today. I just need to start taking this seriously again. Well, exercise I take seriously. But I was letting my food run the show. Not today though!

Miss you!

Good Afternoon

Well, of course, I didn't run today in the cold and rain! But I did bring my shoes to work and after everyone left me alone here at 4:00 I walked the figure 8 around the building 16 times very briskly! That took me the whole 30 minutes so it was a good walk. I would like to run it but I just can't bring myself to do it after all the times I have told kids not to run in church! I'm also afraid I would slip on that bare concrete in the fellowship hall and hurt myself! So, a brisk walk is the best I can do here but it felt good to do it.

The treadmill guy is supposed to be calling me tonight so we shall see about that.

We did it again!

What a great run today. The time was not a lot better for me then yesterday, but it sure was a lot more enjoyable! I can only imagine that is due to my running partner today! It is fun to run with a pal.

Beautiful day today - we can't count on it tomorrow though. I guess it will be raining. Good thing we have other plans!

Whew!

Well, I did it! But I was worn out and it sure showed in my time. I missed my partner! I did it in 29:44 - cutting it close. Yesterday our time was 29:17! Very excellent!

I wonder what tomorrow will bring???

Yay us!

Well, we had a wonderful run today. But hard. I was really happy to have a running partner!

Really beautiful day today. A bit cool, but that's OK. I feel like it is always a little cooler when I go over the bridge.

I'm glad we could do this today! And then our walk....I'm tired!!

Slacker!

Well, maybe not a slacker! But I didn't run this morning. I just had other priorities this morning! Also, my feet hurt. And I was tired. And it was cold. Oh, I have excuses till the cows come home!

I did run hills at lunch, though. That felt good and it was great to be out and about!

Well!

This is it! My loneliness soon comes to an end! Yay!

I ran yesterday and this morning. Good runs, both. Funny. Before I started yesterday I thought I would run six miles. Then, when I was running, I thought maybe 4. Then, at three miles, I thought "I'm done!!"

Then again today. Really good one. Nice to be out. I was late leaving though. It was 7 when I hit the road!

Glad I'm not over in North Park! They had a giant water main break and a lot of homes are flooded. Pretty sad for them. But worry not. We have water pressure for the shower!

Good Morning

Haven't been to Snap Fitness yet but am planning to go about 11:30 when I go to the bank, etc. I did stop there yesterday after church but I could only do 22 minutes at 5.5 mph. My chest was hurting and I was tired after working all morning, of course, so not my best effort. Hope to do the full 30 minutes today.

Getting Close!

I'm ticktocking away the days till your arrival! I'm excited! I wish you had been here today. It was beautiful.

I had a great run - maybe 29:39 or so. It really is spring here. Lots of delicious smells in the air, like orange blossoms.

I did the bands when I got home. No hills at lunch today.

I'm already getting ready for bed here. I want to get up at 5 and begin studying.

Nite!

29:26

Hi!

Well, I had another good run out there although I was a bit slower. No biggie. I was tired! I like sleep so these short nights are hard on me. Well....kinda. I'd just LOVE to sleep till 9.

Totally beautiful morning.

I did abs and pushups today and I did hills at lunch. I finally feel like I'm back on track!

28:28!

I had a fantastic run this morning. Not only was I speedy, it just felt good. I really enjoyed it and loved listening to the music and just putting my mind a way for a few minutes.

Good day overall. I didn't run hills because I had my final lab test tonight. I really needed to study, so I did that at lunch. But lunch and the test are both behind me now! WHEW! I just have the lecture final on Saturday and then I'm over this class. Physiology is next.

I am SO excited to have a running partner!

Good Morning

Did it all again. And added 50 stair steps to the mix. No enthusiasm this morning though. Just not motivated at this point. Hope I'll remember how to run when I get out there next week! Getting discouraged by the weight thing, too. Can't lose these last 3 lbs. Of course, if I would stop snacking and grazing between supper and bedtime it would help.

Have a good day!

Good Morning

Yup. I did it all again. And I tried to work on the bike using the higher foot pads (there are two sets, lower and higher) and, wow, that is really hard to do! I couldn't even do 2 minutes on those! That was at the end of everything else so maybe tomorrow I'll try them first and see how that goes.

So, I get a call about 4:30 yesterday from the guy who is supposed to come out from the Cities and diagnose what's wrong with the treadmill and order whatever is needed to fix it. And he doesn't want to come all the way out here! Says they don't pay him enough! He's giving me this big ole speech and I could care less. I just want it fixed! He's going to call his higher ups today and tell them he doesn't want to come out here and they should find somebody else. I have no idea what will happen or when it will get fixed but I am getting pissed off! (That burns calories, right?)

Hope you have a good day! And also hope it stops raining!!!

Good Morning

Good morning! I slept in a little this morning but did the aerobic rider for 10 minutes, 45 push ups, 30 sit ups, and 50 jumping jacks. That does get your heart going so it's all good. And the rider is working different muscles than running does so I'm feeling the burn there some. No word from the treadmill repair guy yet. Hope he calls to schedule something today. If not, I will be calling them again. Hope you have a good day!

Running....

out of steam! Boy, did I have a difficult run today. Just really hard, gummy, and not fun. I was going to run an extra mile, but I just didn't have it in me. I blame school today. I spent a lot of time breathing formaldehyde....or something of that nature.

I would have skipped but I am working on a goal and I needed 10 miles by Monday. Now I just need 7. But I really want to make my goal, so I ran anyway.

That's it! More tomorrow!

Day Off

I'm taking this morning off. Not happy with my new morning routine anyway but we're taking Megan to see Footloose at Chanhassen Dinner Theater. Lunch and a matinee. So, it's a good excuse. This is her birthday present for her 16th birthday. Haven't heard a word from the treadmill repair guy yet. I'll call again on Monday morning.

Good Thing!

I had a great run this morning - 29:30ish and then I did pushpus and abs. And then I had hill running times at lunch. And I ate super healthy alllll day! Until......

Cheeseburger time! It was a good think I was so healthy all day. Because I had a delicious and decadent cheeseburger tonight. With tater tots.

So....extra running tomorrow!

Did it!

And that's about all I can say! Boy, some days I just don't have the pep. And this sure was one of those gummy running days. Even ABBA couldn't save me! I was over 30 minutes, but I did it! And that is what counts!

Did the bands, too. Hurts so good!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Now I Know!

The saga of Joseph is done! Although, it just might start again tomorrow. That was really fun!

Really nice morning this AM. I had a good run. Really slowed down during my last mile though! But my time was 29:39.

I'm getting back to work on my pushpus. I really slacked for a while. So I did pushups and abs.

Then I did hills at lunch! Just like old times!

More tomorrow!

Disaster!

Our treadmill is broken!!! The belt slipped on me a couple of times yesterday when I first started out but then was fine the whole time. This morning I didn't notice a problem when I started but at 24.5 minutes it just started slipping very badly. Impossible to continue. Very, very frustrating and has made me very, very grumpy here this morning!!! I went through the recommended tightening procedure (twice) to no avail. I think the front roller is shot again. This happened last May, too, and they came to replace the rollers and the belt. We have a service plan so it's covered but I know it'll be a week at least before it gets fixed. So, what do I do in the meantime? Will have to figure something out. Too much snow and ice on our roads at home here to run outside. Join Snap Fitness for 2 weeks? Not too thrilled about that. Have to drive down there and back so will add a half hour to my time in the morning. No good options. Stay tuned.

Cliffhanger! part duex

When I left Joseph today, his brothers had arrived in Egypt to grovel before him. Begging for food. Will he? Won't he? WHAT CAN POSSIBLY HAPPEN!!! I'm excited for tomorrow!

And, yes, I've listened to this a million times! It is so fun.

Good run this am. 29:31ish. Totally beautiful morning out. Then I did the bands.

Then I ran hills at lunch and it is summertime here Dad!!! It was so warm and beautiful. The sun just felt delicious.

I can't wait for you to arrive!

Cliffhanger!

That was the end of my run today....a cliffhanger! Why? Because I listened to Joseph! And he is just biding his time in jail. Which means I'm starting my run with "Go Joseph!" Can't wait!

Another slowish run but that's OK. Heck, I didn't even want to do it. So it is good enough that I hit the road.

What a beautiful day here today. 79 degrees and sunny. Delicious. And soon you will be here and experience the joy of sun!

Welcome home!

Monday Night

I was in Eau Claire last night and this morning and didn't have a computer. But they did have a fitness room with a treadmill. Only bad thing was it was on the 2nd floor right over the pool area and opened to a balcony over the pool so it was hot and humid! Very hot and humid. Nevertheless I got on the treadmill and set it to 6 mph (my goal for this week) and I managed to do 20 minutes but I had to just stop. It was so warm in there I was afraid something bad might happen to me! So I only did 20 minutes. Tomorrow I'll be back at it in my own (cool) basement and expect to do the full 30 minutes at 6 mph. We shall see!

Weekend Madness

Of eating! I've been eating not healthy stuff this weekend - but I'll get back on track.

I did a slow run today. I knew it was going to be slow when I left my house. I guess I wasn't so much interested in really pushing myself as I wanted to have fun and just mosey along. So that's what I did!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Ouch!

I had a hard run today. As in difficult! I actually walked for 1/4 of a mile! I would have walked the entire way home but I had to be at work early today so I didn't have time to be slack! I just had a stomach pain that would not quit! Since it would not quit, I did!

But that's OK. I'll be back at it tomorrow.

30.....01!

Yep! And excess second! What is this world coming to??? I'll have to come to grips, tis true!

But, honestly, I didn't even want to do it this morning. I went back and forth in my mind the entire warm up/walk block. But I did it. And, funny thing, it is done! Weird how that works.

And I did hills at lunch. I think I'll get back on track with that now. Back to a daily thing. I have missed it.

I'm really fighting with that darn scale. I've been up about three pounds on a consistent basis this past month. Could be the colder weather. Could be the lack of hill running. could also be the fact that I've been drinking a TON of diet pop. And I mean a ton. Today I began the cut back and only had one. But it was really becoming a bad habit. And I do wonder if it causes water and sodium retention or something. Anyway, I want to throw my scale out the window! So, instead, I'll lose the three pounds!

Good Morning

Up and at it and did some California Dreamin' with the Mamas and Poppas this morning. Good run at 5.8 mph. Hope you did all right on the test last night. I'm off to work and going to Cushing this morning for a pastor's meeting. Have a good day.

29:ish.....

Nike+ won't load right now and I'm too lazy to get off the couch and look at my iPod for my time! That's lazy!

I did have a good run this morning. I went to work late so I could study a bit. Funny, the lack of structure really saps my motivation. But I did it - even though I was worried about getting rained on! I brought my baggie for technology, however. But it was funny. By my house it was freezing (right!) and had two sprinkles. When I got to Kensington it was warm and sunny! Just shows what money can do......

Not sure if I will run tomorrow. I'm pretty worried about this test tomorrow night and it may still rain. On thing is sure: I'll let you know!

29:09

What a great run this morning! One of those days were it was fun to be out!

It was a little chilly in when I left, but I don't feel that long, of course. Sure was lonely though!

I probably won't run hills till Thursday. I have some time off tomorrow for study purposes and then I'll for sure be studying Wednesday at lunch. I'm excited for this particular class to be over!!

29:33

Well, I did something today that is unusual for me. I caught up! Normally when I get behind on my run, that is the end of that! From the onset I figured I would be over 30. But I just really tried. And I did it!

Nice day - no rain. Lots of puddles though. But the sun was out and it sure felt good.

Love you! Hope you had fun at your Super Bowl Party!

29:06

Today was a really good run. Not just with the time. But it felt great and was really enjoyable! Possibly because I got 7 hours of sleep last night rather then 5. I love sleep and will be so glad when I can sleep more. Like tonight!

Then I did the bands. I can really feel that! I was showing Bart my things with them tonight!

And I did run hills at lunch. Again, felt good! So I'm getting back into the swing.

Healthy eating today, too. Lots of veggies - could have done better on the fruit front. I had some dried cranberries in my oatmeal and a banana and an apple. Dang! That was a lot better then I thought!

I am totally sleeping in tomorrow. Can't wait!

29:42

See? It varied! Good run today, but I wasn't quite sure I'd make it under 30. Not much to say about it....late start, pretty morning, didn't want to leave, glad I did. You've heard it all before!

I'm trying to get back on track with pushups and such. Only did half the amount I was doing a few weeks ago. It goes quick, doesn't it??

I did run hills today! Yay! My old iPod hasn't died, so I can't tell you if smacking it solves the problem yet. How is yours doing?

Well, I'm so tired. I'm going to bed even though it is only 9:30. I'm excited to go this early!

LOVE YOU!

28:57!

Well, another amazing time! I just can't believe the way patience, persistence, and - yep - stubbornness have paid off! More things I got from you!

I was late hitting the road again. Don't want to make that a habit, but I have two tests next week and I'm a bit overwhelmed. So my morning studying is more engrossing, I guess. Anyway, I left even though I was late doing so. I did the bands today too!

I listened to Muse again today. I just love them. It is so easy to disappear into their music! Good tunes makes a difference.

No hills today - I'm recovering from yesterday!

Hope you are sleeping like a baby!

29:32

I had a good run today. I got a late start; didn't leave here till about 7! But it was nice out, of course, and good to be out. Good time, too.

I was a little anxious when I left, but it was good for thinking. And I decided on my run to talk to my coworker and exactly what to say. And then I went to work and did that and everything is fine. I did the hard thing, but the right thing and I'm really glad I did.

I hope you are sitting. I ran at lunch today! Hills! First time in two weeks it seems. And it sure felt like it had been two weeks! Seriously, very hard. I will be taking tomorrow off from that so I don't cripple myself!

Have a great AM!

Update!

An update on the last two days, I mean! I ran Sunday and today. Sunday I worked, but I still slept in until 8 I think. Oh, I love sleeping in!

I had a good, late morning run Sunday. My time was 29:42. Today my time was 28:54.

I had a tough morning. One of my coworkers was PO'd at me that I had the day off - and let me know. Well, she was actually mad because she got stuck with my training - on a product she knows nothing about. Which is weird, because she ought to know enough at this point. Anyway, I know, her problem. It was a super bummer. And I'm not quite hard enough to just let that stuff roll off me, you know what I mean?

And so I was full of pouting and didn't really feel like running. But I made myself and, seriously, I felt a million times better after. It is meditative, I think. I'm still irritated, but it is in perspective.

Clearly, though, I need a new job. Everyone is just totally on edge. That is my task of the week!

XO

29:06

Another good run! And another late one! Didn't leave until about 7.

Pretty busy day and I worked a lot. We're wrapping up this filing deadline. School tomorrow at 8 and then I'm actually working on Sunday. That is the deadline proper, so I'm working that day and having Monday off. Well, I'm "working"!

Bart and I saw such a cool - and bizarre - show tonight. The Residents. And now - to bed!

Nite!

28:53!

Dang! I had wings on my feet this morning! I had one of those mornings where I felt just fine and I knew I could run....but I was running late, and busy, and blah, blah, blah! Lot's of excuses but I wanted to run, so I did. I didn't leave here until 6:45! Might have been later even.

Beautiful morning again. I'm excited for you to come. You need some blue sky! It was a busy morning out there too. Lots of walkers and runners. Fun.

That's it. I did solid healthy eating today too. Getting that back together again.

XO!

Good Morning

Another day. -10 this morning and wind chills at -20. Way too cold! Why do we stay in this country? I have no answer. Did the run on the treadmill. I can sure feel the difference in my legs at 5.5 mph. You wouldn't think it would be that much of a difference. How do those marathon runners do it? 12-13 miles an hour for 2 hours? Unbelievable to me. They must get a ride somewhere in the middle like those guys in China! Took the cast of Mamma Mia with me today. Have a good one.

Panic! The Great Motivator!

I had a 29:18 time today and a really great run overall. Just felt really solid. And I felt like I was going so fast. I think it is because I've just been panicked all day! Well, since yesterday actually.

I've been working OT and then I had a giant test on Monday and a lab test today. Because of the test Monday (and work hours!) I just felt super unprepared for tonight. I studied until 12 last night and then woke up at 4:30, before my alarm went off!

I was thinking "I should just study!" but I knew that I should get some yayas out!!

30:04

Yep - over 30 again! I was tired this morning though. I ran hard and it felt good - even if I was slow! Weird thing - and guy who was running on the other side of the street (opposite direction that I was going) ran over to say good morning! We are like our own gang, aren't we??

I did the resistance bands today, too. Felt good!

I also have been working on making better eating choices. It is almost like I haven't even been trying, truth be told. I'm not sure why I was doing that, but I'm back on track...I hope! At least I'm being more aware.

Weigh up high!

I'm funny! And I weigh too much! Got on the scale today....maybe those rain days WERE trouble!

I had a great run today, though. Not so much time wise, that was average. Rather, it just felt good. I was glad to be out there.

That's about all I've got. Back from a hard night of school - we had a test and it was substantially more difficult then I anticipated. SIGH.

Nite!

Good Morning

Finally getting around to posting here. We slept in and then fixed bacon and eggs for us all for breakfast!

But I did my run and jacked it up to 5.5 mph this morning. Dropped the incline back to zero but want to improve my speed before I come and see you! It went ok but I could feel the difference almost right away. Also did my 30 sit ups and 45 push ups. They are still work so not increasing either of those numbers yet. Listened to John Fogerty this morning but he's not my favorite I've decided.

Have a good day.

No way!

I deny my time!

We are finally having a day of no rain! I ran after school today, so that was no fun. Because I was full of coffee and water. But I did it! And, even if it wasn't "fun", it was still great to be out there. And know that I can be out there again tomorrow.

But my "official" time was 30:10! I cry shenanigans!! I will admit that it probably was 30:01, but I just wasn't quick enough to get my timer turned off. Who knew I'd become so time obsessive!

I'm still 1.5 over my goal. But I don't think it is because I had a rain induced week of slack. I've just been working on these Christmas cookies!

Bart and I had turkey burgers for dinner last night and they were really good - and substantially lower calorie then beef! Do you ever have those?

Thirty runners disqualified from Chinese marathon for cheating

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/21/disqualified-chinese-marathon

Well, well, well!

Guess who is a blogger again! Rather then just a commenter!

I did not run in the AM - it wasn't raining terribly, but I just didn't want to get wet!

I did, however, run hills at lunch! Seriously, what a treat. I know...who am I??? But there was a break in the rain - and some actual sun - so I grabbed the opportunity.

I only ran the hill 6 times, not my usual 7. Why? Cause it started to rain just when I was doing 6! That's OK. It was just darn nice to be outside. And usually I don't mind drizzle for the hills. But I broke out my broken iPod. I'm testing it. Because it did the same thing yours seems to be doing now. I also did not call Apple! Anyway, this was a couple of years ago and then my coworker gave me her old nano (or something) so I was using that till this Christmas. Long winded point being, I want to see if it still quits on me. I've read that a solid smack to the bottom solves the problem. I figured we can test it on my three or four year old version!

Also, I may have run 7 times. I lose count. Six for sure though.

Good Morning

Here we go again. All went fine with the run and exercises this morning. I took Rhonda Vincent with me and played a CD instead of a playlist and it worked fine. I'm going to play CD's for a while now and see what happens. I have the feeling this issue is related to the playlists and nothing else. But we'll see. Anyway, did fine. Now off to work.

When you told me you took a ziplock bag with you I thought it was maybe to cover your head in the rain! I never thought about the iPod!

Have a good day.

29:09!

Oh yeah! A good one! My time makes me happy.

I took a risk - and a ziplock baggie! - and ran this morning! I think this storm has almost moved out but we sure are getting wet. It has been really fun.

Well, that is it. Home from school finally. Late night actually.

Have a great day!

Good Morning

I sure didn't feel like doing it today but I did. I was just so sound asleep when the alarm went off and I didn't want to get up. But, then, once I'm up I figure I might as well do the work. So I did. Went fine. iPod worked perfect today. Weight was up yesterday and down again today. I swear I will never understand how that works. Have a good one.

Good Morning

Good morning. Did it again and took Barry with me. He was fine but quit singing in the middle of the playlist. I think it's the latest version of iTunes. Seems like this problem has only started since I updated that in December. Wonder if I can roll it back somehow. Anyway, I did the run and the exercises. Weight is back up a half pound this morning. That is getting very discouraging. Oh well. Hope you have a good day.

Good Morning

Good morning.

You did have a big weekend! All that mountain climbing, running, AND rain! Wow!

I'm up and at it for another week. Rain with Neil D. again today. And this is the absolute truth: I was just thinking as I listened to song number 6 that the old iPod had been working just great now for the longest time and I wanted to be sure and tell Julie....and it quit right after that song! No kidding! I couldn't believe it. It has been working just fine for the last 2 weeks. So, I just won't think about it any more!

Got my heart rate up to 156 (I like that thing! Use it 2-3 times a week.) Then did the push ups and sit ups.

Have a good day!

29:44

Well, I can't believe it, but I did it! I ran today. Can't believe it because I had such a big day yesterday. What, with defeating a mountain and all!!

Beautiful morning here. Rained this afternoon.

Oh, OK. It drizzled. A tiny bit.

Climbing Mountains!

Well, let's not get into time today. But, darn, if I didn't march up a mountain! We did six miles round trip today and, boy, do I feel it. Interesting that my core is really sore. I suppose the abs have to work hard to keep me upright when I'm going downhill.

29:41

Oh, boy! I can't wait to sleep in!!! My runs have just been such struggles and I think it is because I don't get 8 hours anymore. But, as you can see, I still make it under 30. And I was glad I did it. I've had a stomach ache today, too, and I almost didn't go this morning. But I decided to give it a try and I made it.

I ran hills at lunch today, too. And it was hard because it was so busy. But I did it!

More to report tomorrow. I'm worn out tonight!

29:48

I am really liking this Nike+! It is really helping me with my pace. I had another morning where I just felt gummy and not into it. But I was able to catch my slowness early on and accommodate for the slow start.

Really beautiful morning today. I didn't even have to wear long sleeves! Which, of course, made me think of you and how much you will enjoy it when you are here! I'm still looking for our 5K. Just haven't come across any yet. Which is OK actually - we can make our own! We'll require a spiffy name for it.

Ran hills at lunch today too.

Healthy eating day all the way around. I have some beef stew in the slow cooker and I'm waiting for Bart to come over. So that is that!

Love you!

Good Morning

Up and at it and it went well this morning. Listened to Footloose and that's good music for running. Most of it anyway. Was done before I knew it. Got lost in the music and love when that happens.

Had my annual physical yesterday and all is good there. Doc's words: "If you can run for 30 minutes every morning without any problems, we are not going to worry about you!" He thought I was doing fine. New doctor (Kevin Klein - not the actor!) and I liked him. He spent 40 minutes with me and would have spent more if I had wanted. Of course, I had asked for a longer appointment since it was our first physical together. But I liked him fine. All my numbers were good, too, although the overall cholesterol was up a few points since last January. Not much though.

So, hope you have a good day!

Good Morning

Well, I did it! I wasn't too motivated after 3 days in a row off but I did it and am glad I did. 30 minutes on the treadmill at 2.5 mph and 2.5% incline. Then the sit ups and push ups. Push ups seemed hard this morning. You would think after a rest it wouldn't be that way but it was. But I did it all. Took Abba with me.

Then I got on the scale. Big mistake.

I'm NOT!

Exercising my brain, that is! I really need to be studying but I have been having a tough time getting started.

Back in gear today. Yesterday morning was a one-off, I guess! I really struggled to keep my pace under 30 today. But I did it! 29:40 was my time. So it was "the usual" but I really fought to get it in there!

Then I did abs and pushups. OUCH! I might be able to see some ab definition coming though......or I'm hallucinating!

Then hills at lunch. Beautiful day. I was soooo happy to get out and about!

XO - have a great day!

Semi-slackin!

Well, I didn't run this morning. I was dressed. I was outside! And I was NOT motivated. I just had such a late start and I had tons of homework that I wanted to finish here. So I did.

But I did run hills at lunch. Felt good about that! Ate healthy all day too.

I'm backwards!

Or upside down! Or living in Opposite World! I ran in the evening today. Just too busy of a morning, starting with a 9 am garden meeting.

Here is what is cool - I saw the most amazing sunset when I was running. So usually I run to the beautiful sunrise. Tonight with the beautiful sunset. Usually it goes from dark to light. Tonight it was light-ish to dark!

Good run - 29:34. But I don't like running after I eat - even if it was hours earlier. I guess I'll always be a consistent AM runner and an occasional PM runner!

Wow!

To another beautiful morning - that is what I say! Wow! It has been so pretty with the red clouds reflecting the sunrise and the blue sky behind. Really pretty.

Great run this am -29:24. I've been uploading my stats to the Nike+ site, so I can see that I've run 18.32 miles this week!

I did the bands today too!

Brrr!

Yep, it was a chilly one today! Obviously, that is simply MY perspective! I sure was tired this morning, too. Another beautiful sunrise. And I was thinking of you and how we can get up EXTRA early so we can run even farther!! Just kidding!

Really nice morning though. And a solid run, even though I was tired. 29:34. Then I did pushups and abs.

I am back at the hill running! Did 7 rounds today. It felt good. I saw some gals who walk or run (depends I guess!) the hill and they said "where have you been!?!" and I told them I was gong on vacation. And one said "Well, we've been wondering about you - you are are motivation!"

Totally made my day!

28:55

Yep! One of my best runs in a long time! And it was hard - as in I really thought twice about doing it! But it was good and I'm glad I did it, of course. Then I did "The Bands" after. Those make me sore. Means it is working!

Good eating today. I'm trying to get back on that track.

I went to the neurologist today and good things to report there. It is no big deal - something called essential tremor. Nothing amazing or too exciting and the beta blockers will do the trick!

Signing off - it is 11 and I'm worn!

Callin it!

I am not going to do hills today - I don't want to break myself this early into getting back into the hill swing!

Boy do these five hour of sleep nights impact my run! 29:51 this AM - and only because I had Nike+ encouraging me. I would have been over 30 for sure! It was a tough one today.

Then I did pushups and abs. I can tell I've been slacking on the pushups! Well, back at it!

Wow!

That was, honestly, my first thought as I stepped outside to run. I was treated to one of the most beautiful sunrises I think I have ever seen. Bright deep pink against a multitude of fluffy, giant clouds. One of those "I'm so lucky to be alive!" visions!

And I had a good run. 29:22 (I think!). Good pace and it really felt good. Then I did the bands! I'm sore! I'm going to do those M/W/F and pushups/abs on T/TH.

And I ran hills at lunch! DANG! That was some hard work! Obviously I have not been doing that! I got soft on VK! Back to it though.

I'm going to wait till Friday to weigh myself. Cause I'm nice like that!

Who am I???

I have two new sports bras! Dang! Pretty exciting - we stopped at the Nike outlet on the way to Alpine yesterday. I wore one today and thought, "Shoot! You should have done this a cup size ago!" As I'm sure you understand, the things I don't want to get smaller get smaller while the things I do want to get smaller (tummy - listen up! I'm talking to you!) just won't!

Good run today - 29:22. I didn't run until 11 and we are having some kind of freak heat wave so it was pretty hot by the time I was out there. Hot and dry! Yikes, I thought my sinuses were going to collapse in on themselves.

Well, that's all the news! Hope you are sleeping well, my iPod hero! Well, my figuring out hero actually! That is always the most frustrating part. Just getting there.

Street running!

Well, I'm posting late but I ran early! I did have a super busy day today and I just got home. I'm tired!

It was so fun to run outside today. It actually felt shorter then usual! I imagine it just seemed new again. But it was a beautiful morning and I enjoyed every moment of it. I set my Nike+ to a 30 minute workout so I could get my 3 miles done in that time. And I actually finished at 29:15! So I was really happy with my time.

I did not have time to do anything else before I had to get on with the business of the day. Tomorrow the bands will come out though!

Good Morning

And Happy New Year to us! I guess I forgot to post here yesterday but I did run. Did the 30 minutes plus the 40 push ups and 30 sit ups. Also did the same today. Took Billy Joel with me this morning and the iPod worked fine today. Went through all 8 songs in order and never quit. So I don't know what the deal is there. Anyway, I felt good running this morning so maybe those new socks just needed to be broken in! You should be here this morning. It was -21 at 7:30 when I rolled out of bed!

Whoops!

My first post of 2010 is late!! I forgot to post yesterday - we were a bit rushed!

But I sure did run! And I made my goal. I ran all by two days while I was at your house. I'm pretty proud of myself actually. There were a lot of days were the thought, "You're on vacation...." started creeping in. But I stuck to my commitment to myself and I did it. Pretty amazing, actually, when I think of how much I have changed over the last two years.

I did run yesterday. I really took it easy. I just ran 30 minutes at a 1% incline and a 6.1 pace. I hit 3 miles around 29:30 and then was at 3.1 or so (I suppose) at the 30 minute mark.

I am VERY excited to see how it goes today! Back to the great outdoors. I'll report back - as you well know!

I already miss you!!!