Dang!

I'm so tired I was half way in bed before I realized I didn't post! The brain....she is not working! I sure didn't sleep well last night. Lots of flopping about. No idea why.

But worry not, Runner Dad! I still got up and ran. And I was so glad to be out doing it. Really humid today. And tonight I took out the trash and it seemed wet out.

Healthy-ish eating today. Only "ish" because I mostly ate bread. And cereal. Oh well. Vegetables will make a showing tomorrow!

I had a muscle spasm in my foot tonight - the right one. Do you ever get that? It was right in the arch.

Had a card from Mom - she said we should quit running!!!! Shes' insane!

Excuses!

Well, I told you first thing yesterday that I was not running for a number of reasons. Then I told you that I did run! I realized that I was just making excuses - deciding my running fate before I even got out of bed. Always a bad plan for me.

I ran 3.7 miles yesterday! Just felt like it. And it felt really good.

I've got to get back to the pushups and bands - I've been slacking.

Slack, Day 2....Day 3 Approaches!

I totally overslept today! And I needed to finish my reading for class. Because I read the wrong darn chapter! Anyway, I didn't run this AM. And I won't tomorrow because I'm driving Bart to the airport tomorrow. And then I'm dropping my car off for some car TLC!

I did run hills today and, as usual, it was really enjoyable. I tell you, this cool summer has been really great in that regard. I can run later in the day, so I don't worry about sleeping in on the weekends and there have only been a couple of days where I thought it was too hot to run at lunch.

It is cold now, actually!

Slackin!

Whoo boy! I had some slackin times this AM! I was just feeling off and couldn't get it together. I was up way late the night before AND I spent an hour reading the wrong chapter for my homework this morning! Frustrating! But I really think I'm just sore. I wonder if our weather is changing or something.

Anyway, no run this morning but I did run hills at lunch. And it felt so good!

Ouch!

Well, there is a first time for everything I guess! I woke up with a leg cramp last night. Seriously, I can't remember that happening before. I cannot imagine why. Some days I do better then others but, overall, I'm a pretty healthy eater. Better take it a bit more seriously, I guess.

I did run this morning - slow, but I did it. And I did hills at lunch. I can tell that my body is getting used to them again. Whew! They were really hard for a while.

Have a great day!

Good Morning

Good morning. Ran inside on the TM today. Did 2.5 miles and listened to little known Mamas and Papas songs. And I mean little known. I swear that I've never heard some of them before but I must have. Not sure why they're even on my iPod so will have to reevaluate that. Have a good day.

Recap

Well, I'm going to be sore tomorrow! I didn't run today but I did go to the batting cages with Jessica. Geesh, how long has it been since I've done that? Quite some time! I was trembling like a newborn fawn when we were done!

I did run yesterday. Wore my Urgent Orange shoes! But I think I need more support till my foot is totally better, so back to my boring un-orange shoes tomorrow. SIGH.

Love you, Runner Dad!

Good Morning

I ran with Neil Sedaka this morning. See the email link I sent you to know why! Ran 2.5 miles on the TM. Went fine. Feeling good. Wishing now I had a cookie to eat!

Whoops!

I don't know how it happened, but I had approximately 1 million cookies tonight. Damn it. Well, tomorrow is a new day.

Ran this morning - still slow, but it felt so good! And I did hills at lunch.

Geeze, stupid cookies.

Yay!

Well, the scale continues to inch downward. I aim to keep it that way! One thing I'm really bad about is eating lunch. I just get really busy and it just does not happen. I always eat breakfast but often skip lunch. Which means I'm so hungry by the time I get home, that I make super bad choices. And a lot of them! So my goal is eating lunch. I made it my goal yesterday and I successfully did it today!

I did not, however, run hills. I got dressed to go and ended up getting caught up in work drama. Oh well!

I did run this am, and it was great. Lots of people out. But I do not see this one dog walking waving friend of mine for a couple of weeks now. I'm worried! I know where he lives and I almost want to knock and check in on him!! That's weird, right??

I'm eating figs right now. Love em. I went over to the North Park Farmer's Market tonight, before my class (online class). And I bought some Mexican sour gherkins:

http://www.yougrowgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/mexicansourgherkin1.jpg

They are great and they taste like they have already been sitting in vinegar!

Got sprinkled on this AM on my way to work.

Yay Friday! I hope your day is fantastic!

Long one!

I'm already ready for bed! Long day today - and I have a headache. Why? Because I'm quitting the pop again! After my 30 days were up I started right up where I left off! Time to cut down again.

I ran this am - slow again, but that will get better with time. Boy, it's cold out!

Did hills at lunch. I'm glad I'm doing that again.

We joined that gym! 10 bucks a month with no contract. It opens mid-October. Well...."If everything goes as planned...." HA! We know how plans go!

Here is the sad part - a guest pass is 15 bucks a day! So, wanna just join??

Good Morning

A sunny morning here but only 42 so I ran inside again today. Yes, I'm a baby! Been spoiled by the gorgeous weather we've been having prior to this week. So I ran 2.5 miles on the TM with Abba today. Then I did the push ups and sit ups. All good.

Time

I'm calling it! Time for bed! I had a great weekend, but I'm worn out.

I overslept by 25 minutes this morning, but had a good run all the same. Did hills at lunch.

Man, I saw a weight on the scale today that I have not see in a year I bet. Very depressing! Time to get back to it!

Good Morning

It's a cold, rainy, very windy, raw morning here today. 50 degrees but felt colder than that when I stuck my head out the door. So I ran 2.5 miles on the TM inside. All went fine except the little fan seems to have died! It wouldn't come on anyway so I'll have to check that out. I took the Dixie Chicks with me today. It was a little crowded with all of us on the TM at the same time but we managed! Hope you have a good day!

Good Morning

Another perfect morning here! 62 and sunny with no wind. Just gorgeous! And I understand it's going to be this way all winter long! So I ran the 2 miles outside this morning. Took our friend Billy Joel with me and enjoyed his company. My day is off to a good start. Hope yours is, too!

Run X 2!

Boy, did I sleep in today! Until 9:17 in fact. It felt great. I love sleeping in. But by the time I got my runnin times on, it was hot! I did it anyway though. It was a slow run, though. But I think the heat really takes it out of me.

And then I ran this evening! I had something so irritating happen that I decided I needed to work out my crank. I had an appointment at this salon and I totally forgot my school book there when I left! Naturally, they are closed till Tuesday. Very frustrating. So, I came home and ran. And felt better. And I just found a "preview" of my book online. It includes the chapter I need! Whew! All worked out.

LA tomorrow!

Good Morning

And a fine morning it is, too. Was 56 when I left the house, bright and sunny and very little wind. A beautiful morning out there. I did the 2 mile run and it felt good! It's harder outside than it is on the treadmill though. Wonder why. Anyway, I did it! Also did the push ups and sit ups when I got home. Listened to BR-549 today.

Whew!

I tell you, I'm ready for the long weekend. I'm so tired. Busy times at work and I just get worn by the time the week wraps up. Early mornings and I really don't go to bed as early as I should.

Ran this am. Really foggy out! Marine layer. Then hills at lunch.

I'm practically asleep! Nite!

w00t!

No reason....just felt like saying it. So, I'm tired. I'm already ready for bed. But I'm paying an unbelievable amount of attention.....as you can tell by the fact that I'm posting now! Mostly they are discussing audio problems.

I sure didn't want to get up this morning but I did and I ran. And it was great. I have to say, my pace seems like it is really getting better. It has to be the hills that I'm doing again. I missed doing them and I'm glad I'm back to it.

And I did run hills at lunch. It was happy. It is so good to get outside in the middle of the day.

Good Morning

Big thunder storms woke us up at 4 am and we had a good rain. 9/10's in the gauge out there but it was still raining when I wanted to go outside so I ran on the treadmill this morning. All good. Then I did the pushups and situps. Listened to the Ditty Bops today.

Short and Sweet

Yep, it is late and I'm ready to crawl right into bed!

I did run this am - late. I left here at about 9 am. It was a good run and my time is getting better.

I am down a pound! Yay! Got to get back to my goal weight so I can work on my new goal weight!

September 1

A new month and a new goal: I am going to lose 5 lbs this month! I will eat my 3 meals a day but no sweets or fattening snacks until I reach this goal. That's the plan and I'm sticking to it. (So far, it's going great!)

I ran outside again today and it was great. Cool (only 56) and no breeze at all. Absolutely calm. Did the 2 mile route and then the push ups and sit ups when I got home. I took Elvis with me today! I hardly ever listen to him but when I turned on the iPod, there he was. So we ran together and he did pretty well for a dead guy.

Have a good day!

If you're healthy enough to run.....

I'm not 100% and I might feel a bit worse then yesterday! But I just kept remembering "the rule" from home. "If you are healthy enough to >insert totally fun thing here<, then you're healthy enough to go to school!"

I was healthy enough to run so I was healthy enough to go to work!

I had a good run this am and was running late so didn't do any pushups.

Then I did hills at lunch. I didn't feel great so it was not very fun. But I did em!

Good eating today again and I'm seeing movement (in the right direction!!) on the scale.

Yay!

I ended up working late tonight so I am going to work late tomorrow. Which I love. I love sleeping in!

Over it!

Just got home and I'll be darned if I'm not going smack to bed. I'm not feeling great so I hope I can just sleep it off.

I did run this morning and that was great! My pace is getting a lot better and I feel a lot stronger. I am,natch, still stretching. I can't get over how much it has helped. Why didn't I pay attention to what my Dad was doing???

I did pushups and abs when I got home and I also ran hills at lunch. Busy day.

My scale is still crazy high. But I'm working on it!

Treadmill Today

It was already 81 and humid out there when I was ready to go so I decided to warm up the treadmill for the winter season. Ran a full 30 minutes at a 1% incline. I didn't discover it was set on incline though until I was all done! Even in the house it was 72 so I was sweating up a storm by the time I was done. Felt good! Then I did the usual sit ups and push ups. I took Neil Diamond with me today.

Weekend Roundup

Well, I think I've learned a lesson. I hope I've learned a lesson! I should have gone to the doctor straight away when I hurt my foot. I tell you, stretching has been a game changer. I feel great. And I was SO worried.

I ran both yesterday and today. My pace is still really slow, but I'll work on it. Hills next week.

I have decided I'm joining that 10 dollar gym. I figure I can't really lose. If it is too busy, I'm just out 10 bucks! It opens in October sometime but I'm going to sign up this week. I can see myself lifting weights a couple nights a week after work.

I did well with eating this weekend. The lack of structure on the weekends can make it hard, but I did well!

Have a great day off and stay cool!

Worn!

I bet you are tired and worn out from your full day! I know I am! Getting ready for bed here, actually.

I did my stretches this AM (two days! I'm crazy!) and then I had a really good run. I seriously think these stretches are helping me.

Then I did hills at lunch, and that felt good to be out there. I saw a semi that was stuck! He was exiting a driveway and this little road has kind of a little ditch as a shoulder, to deal with rain I suppose. But he had to pause for traffic and his "pusher" tires stopped right above that ditch! So he was just spinning as he tried to pull out! Could not more at all. By the time I was done with hills, they were trying to put 2x4s and plywood under there!!

Bart and I went to dinner tonight for a 40th birthday. I didn't eat super healthy, but it was not terrible for me and it was delicious and it was my only eating out this week!

I'm a stretcher!

Yep. I did it. I stretched. And.....my foot felt better all day. Is it psychological? Or is it actually possible that my muscles have been so tight they are causing this trouble? But I honestly did notice a difference all day.

Here are the stretches I did:

http://www.halhigdon.com/15Ktraining/Stretch.htm

And I had a great run! For the first time ever, my mileage was way off. I did the usual route which, as we know, is about 3 miles. My Nike+ told me I only did 2.93. Lies! I had the transmitter in a shoe pouch on the lace and I could see it was a little cockeyed today. Guess it needs to be more carefully placed! Anyway, my time was a lot better today too. And I DO think that was psychological. I think I was slowing myself down as I was waiting for the doctor to lower the hammer upon me!

I really wanted to have pizza tonight. But I did not! Whew! Beat the craving.

Have great fun tomorrow!

Good Morning

Another cool but gorgeous morning here. Only 52 when I left the house but the sun was coming up in the east and the full moon was setting in the west. Absolutely calm so just a great morning for a run. I did the 2 mile run and then my other exercises when I got home. I listened to the Shrek soundtrack this morning. A great start to the day!

We're going to the Minnesota State Fair tomorrow so I won't be running in the morning. I will be walking for 6-8 hours during the day and think that will be enough!

The News!

Which you already know! But I'm so glad that all my dire predictions were incorrect. No surgery. No walking cast. No serious problem.

So, what do I need to do? Continue with the ibuprofen and ice but I really need to start stretching. So I shall!

I ran today - considered it my Last Supper of runs, actually! It was great and really quiet today. Not many people out. Probably they were already emotionally prepared for the hot hot day. If so, they were not disappointed. It's been hot!

Good Morning

Another gorgeous morning here but pretty cool today. Only 54 when I left the house so I wore jeans and even a sweatshirt and was glad to have both on! Bright and sunny though so just beautiful. Ran my 2 miles and then did the push ups and sit ups when I got home. Listened to some more of Mamma Mia again today.

1000th Post!!

Wow, I can't believe it! Yay us! This is our 1000th post! We not only dedicated runners, we are for real bloggers!

Well, in honor of this auspicious event (that I didn't know about till I logged in!), I ran this morning! And it was great. Interesting that my time was better today. I think it is related to the fact that I ran hills yesterday. It really helps my speed.

And I ran hills again today, too. It was hot, so I only did 4, but it was so great to get out of the office.

Did abs and pushups, too.

You know, yesterday I left late because I wanted to finish some homework. So it was maybe 7:15 when I left. And I could sure tell a difference in the traffic! Man, early is better.

And I'm almost done with my research paper for my class. I'm glad for that!

My appointment is tomorrow at 8:45. I'll let you know how it goes.

Good Morning

Much cooler here this morning. 64 When I left the house and I went for a 5 mile bike ride this morning instead of running. Very nice out there and I had a good ride. Wildlife day I guess because I saw 6 wild turkeys and 2 deer along the way. Started listening to the Mama Mia soundtrack. Love that Abba music! Then I did my push ups and sit ups when I got home.

One more thing!

I meant to tell you that there is a new gym opening up in Mission Valley. It is called Chuze Fitness and it is only 10 bucks a month with no contract. Usually gyms loop you in for 2 years around here.

Anyway, depending on what happens on Wednesday, I might join. If I have to stay off the foot, it might be a good idea. The downside is that it does not open till October.

Ready......

To go to the doctor. My foot hurts. Not a lot. But it does. Maybe I'm just obsessed! But I will do whatever Dr. Brown tells me.

I ran this am (I know!) and it was OK. I wasn't super into it but I wanted to go. So I did! I did hills for the first time in a long time today too! I sure can tell I haven't been doing that. It was really hard!

Good Morning

I was an hour late getting out there this morning so I didn't run until 8 am. It was already 74 by then and it's still humid so not so much fun today. Cold front supposed to come through here tonight and cool us off. Sure hope so. I listened to Country Oldies this morning. Heard all about Your Cheatin' Heart and other fine things!

Good Morning

Another warm and very humid morning here. 69 when I left the house this morning. Had a good run though for 2 miles. Then the exercises when I got home. Really worked up a sweat again today. Finished listening to the Footloose soundtrack.

Ouch!

Well, I sure thought of you today. I remember how totally shocked and surprised you were when you when to the doctor to have her tell you that you were all good but she wanted to see you to tell you that you really were NOT all good! I fully thought this would be a "you've got no problems" call. Shows what I know!

I've had a busy day and night, so I have not had a chance to look into this more. But I have an appointment with the podiatrist on Wed. So I'll know plenty more then!

And I did run today. And, frankly, I intend to continue to do so - at least till Wednesday. I don't think this is something to be cured by rest. We'll see though!

Good Morning

We had a warm night here so it was 71 when I left the house this morning. That is very unusual. And the dew point was about that, too. Tropical humidity. So, needless to say, I worked up a good sweat this morning on my 2 mile run. Did my other exercises when I got back to the house and did it all to the soundtrack of Footloose.

Stuff and things.....

Today I did stuff. And I also did things.

This morning I ran. And it was a good run! Slow though. But I was happy to be out there.

I also did pushups and abs. Not a lot, but getting back to that.

I worked on a spreadsheet today to keep track of weight, calories in, exercise calories burned. I guess I can't attach it here, but I'll email it to you.

I did pretty good eating wise, so I'm happy about that!

Good Morning

Another nice morning here. 61 when I left the house and a little breezy. But I ran the whole 2 miles again and it seems to be going fine. Foot feels ok. I'm still icing it afterwards here more as a precaution than anything else. But it seems to be ok. Listened to Simon and Garfunkel this morning. Always loved those guys.

Reboot!

I've got to get it together! I'm not going to lie, it was really upsetting to realize I have let the scale creep up so much. Yeah, only 2 pounds since last time but that does not mean I'm only 2 pounds above my goal! I'm like 7 above.

And a lot of that is my eating. I've been eating crap and a lot of it.

I need to do better in general but I specifically need to quit eating cheese. It is so high calorie and I eat so much of it!

So I'm really going to work on my food intake.

I did run today and it was good! Been icing the foot and taking ibuprofen. No word on the x-ray yet.

Good Morning

It was 62 when I left the house this morning so a lot warmer than yesterday. Cloudy though but not windy so a very nice morning to run my 2 miles. Then I did the push ups and sit ups when I got home. All went well. Sure feels good to be out there again.

Being Responsible

I really thought....well, hoped, that these two weeks off would resolve this foot issue. No luck. Honestly, I felt it Monday. So I decided to call my doctor and make an appointment. And, luckily, I was able to get in today! I've already emailed you this, but here it is for posterity's sake:

Well, she thinks it is just an irritated tendon. Keep icing and take 800 mg of ibuprofen every 8 hours. She sent me for an xray to rule out a fracture (from that fall I took which immediately preceded this injury). Hopefully that will be clear. If so, we will let ice and ibuprofen take care of it. If it is still an issue - at this level or worse - in a week, I'll see a podiatrist.

So, we'll see! I never take medicine, so I bet the ibuprofen will make a big difference for me! We talked about cortisone, but I'm not interested in that now. This is more of an irritation then agony. It is like living with a tween (tiny painful!) verses a teen (giant painful!). Or a level 5 spice (out of 10). Enough to feel it, not enough to make you hate life the next day!

I did run this morning. And I was, as usual, sooo happy to be back out there. Took a few seconds off of Monday's time. I'll keep plugging away!

I sure can feel the bands that I did yesterday. Sore!

I did pushups and abs this am, too. Then Jessica and I met for a walk at the zoo. Super fun! So a good day.

I weighed two pounds more today then I did the last time I was at the doctor!!!

Good Morning

Brrrr.... It was only 50 when I got up this morning and 52 when I left the house (in blue jeans and a sweatshirt!) but once I was out there it was a great morning. Ran the whole 2 miles again and took a watch today so know that I did it in 21.41. Not that great but pretty good considering I have been "off line" for almost 4 months. At the moment I don't really care about the time just the distance. Then I did 45 push ups and 45 sit ups when I got home. I listened to the The Nylons this morning.

Day o' Bands

I've decided that, in an effort to ease back into running, I'm going to do one day on and one day off this week. So this morning I dedicated to upper body bands!

The best part about the bands is that each color is a different resistance. So if I get to good on one color, I'll move up to the next. There are other ways to increase the resistance, too.

So, I did that for about 40 minutes. And I'm sore!

A run tomorrow! Although, I'm not going to lie. My foot feels a little tender today. So that is part of why I'm taking it easy. I suppose I ought to suck it up and call the doctor already!

GREAT morning!

For the first time since about the 20th of March, I ran a whole, complete TWO FULL MILES! I was going to stick to 1.5 this week but it's such a beautiful morning out there and I felt great and I just said, go for it. And I did. And it was all fine. Very good. Took the Dixie Chicks with me and they kept me moving. Didn't take a watch so have no idea what my time was and think it was slow but I don't care!

Back at it!

Well, today was the day! I ran. And I was really anticipating it; in fact, I almost ran last Monday but made myself hold off.

I slept in till 9 and didn't hit the road till around 11, but it wasn't too hot so a late start was fine.

It felt SO great to be back out there! I had a really fun run and loved listening to my iPod.

Amazing how only two weeks starts to decimate the muscles! I was really working for it today. My time was 10:32/mile, so not too bad after 2 weeks off. I bet I'll be feeling it tomorrow.

I am going to take it easy this week - I don't know if I'll run tomorrow in the AM. And I know I won't run hills. I don't want to overdo it. And my foot felt fine while running, but tomorrow will be the true test.

I'll keep you updated!

Good Morning

Another stormy night here last night and we got another 1.3 inches of rain! Unreal. So, it was foggy out there this morning and humid. I upped my running to 1.5 miles today and it seemed to be fine so I will stay at that level now for a week or two and see how it goes.

Good Morning

Much cooler here this morning! Big storms came through again last night. 1.2 inches of rain, trees down and tons of leaves and branches on the road. But I walked a mile north and ran it back anyway. Felt good to be out there this morning. Not so humid as it has been all week. More storms coming later today though. Can't seem to shut it off this summer. Have fun out there!

Good Morning

ANOTHER hot and humid morning here. Wow. It's supposed to break over the weekend and I sure hope they are right about that. But I did the walk/run again and my exercises and really worked up a sweat again today. Snorkling would be more fun!

Good Morning

Another very humid morning here. Temp was 72 when I left the house. Walked a mile north and ran it back. Then the sit ups and push ups. Really worked up a sweat. Going to 94 today they are saying. Have fun with your company out there!

Good Morning

It was not quite as hot or humid here this morning but warm enough. 68 when I left the house. I walked a mile out and ran it back. Worked up a good sweat doing it. Took Elton J with me today.

Shake Weight

Yep, I have one! Bart bought it for me. Mainly, I think, due to the inappropriate commercial! I used it yesterday and I can feel it a bit today. I've never had an 'as seen on tv' thing before, so I'll keep you up to date.

Also did the bands. But I'm really ready to run. Sunday is my day. I almost gave in and did it yesterday, but I'm sticking with my commitment.

Have a great day at work!

Good Morning

Yes, I know it's Sunday and I don't usually do anything on Sundays but this is the end of my vacation so I'm not going to work today so I figured I had better do something. Especially after I got on the scale! I have work to do! So, I went for the 5 mile bike ride today. Then did my 45 sit ups and 45 push ups both of which I have been neglecting while in Montana. I continued listening to Mama Mia again today. Now I have a full day of work in the garden and then mowing the lawn which could almost be cut for hay!

Good Morning

In Valley City, ND this morning. Walked about .8 of a mile east of motel (to the big water tower!) and ran back but it included a very nice hill! Took the cast of Mama Mia with me today. Kind of humid out there and guess we are driving into it today. Hot and humid at home. Foot feels fine so hoping that continues.

Good Morning

I woke up at 6 am but stayed in bed until 6:30. Had my coffee and devotions and then went for my walk/run. Walked a half mile today and ran for one and a half. Felt good. And it wasn't 85 out there this morning. 65 or so I think. Listened to Neil Diamond and he kept me moving along. Foot feels fine every day now so hope that continues to be the case.

Have a good day!

Band-aid

Did the bands again today. Had a hard time getting motivated! But I did it and that's what counts. It was lower body day again. Interesting that my foot ached today. I wonder if it is related to muscles getting tightened up. Well, I'm pretending it's related to that!

Running Again

Nothing fancy and only 1 mile runs but I've been doing it every morning while on the farm. Started last Sunday morning. Walked a mile out and then ran back. Went fine with no problems in the foot so have continued doing it every morning now. So far, so good. I don't plan to push it though. I'll be content with 1 mile runs for another week at least. Then I'll see how 2 miles goes. I even went for a 1 mile run tonight when we got to our motel in Glendive, MT. Have been in the car all day and just needed to sweat a little. And I did, too. Temp was 85!

An Open Letter

Dear Running,

I miss you. Desperately. It has only been a few short days and, already, I'm thinking of you obsessively. Yes, I know this separation was my idea. And, yes, I know it is not terribly long and the days are already ticking away. But it is self imposed torture.

Love,

On Running Vacation Girl

Battle of the Bands

Whew! Bands are HARD!!

I focused on upper body stuff today, and I can tell! I'm a little sore! I took one exercise out of each upper body muscle section in the book. Probably puttered around with it for about 45 minutes. I can totally cut down the time, but it took some time to figure the new stuff out.

I miss running, but this will see me though!

This is day 3 of 14......

DeFEETed

Yeah, I'm funny!

So, I'm taking two weeks off of running. In all honesty, my foot is just not getting better. And I don't want my stubbornness to land me in a terrible situation. So I'm taking two weeks off, starting yesterday.

In the meantime, I'm going to get very serious about the bands.

Oh, also, no heels for two weeks. Yes, this is SERIOUS.

Love,

Non-Running Girl

Black Eyed Peas

Sometimes I just think of their song about 'runnin, runnin, runnin......' It is like my running theme song!

You know, I've been obsessively listening to the marathon album (which features the above mentioned song!) and it is probably time to branch out!

Good run this am - really nice morning. The temp was perfect. Just a tiny bit cool. Saw some of my waving friends, but not my favorite guy. Oh well! I also had a bit of a race with a tall guy and I did not wind up shamed!

Did the bands and abs when I got home. Then had a happy massage after work!

Runnin

Yep, that's me! Runnin! I had a good run this am, even though I had a hard time getting out of my house. My time was 10:03/mile, so I'm getting closer to my goal time.

I did pushups and abs when I got home. And then- shock! - I ran hills at lunch! It has been a loooong time!

Food Article

Click here!!!!!!

And again!

Shock of shocks....I ran this morning. I'm ready to start adding some distance, but I want to take it easy a bit longer.

Fun run today. Lonely out there though! Didn't see any of my waving pals today. I did the bands today and also some ab things.

No hills again. Things have been busy, but I really need to get back to that. I miss it and it makes me a lot happier at work.

I'm eating dinner late tonight. But that's OK! I'll survive!

Dad, I'm gonna miss you!!!

Upswing!

Well, my foot feels better! Is it because I've been stretching a bit? And I've not been wearing Birkinstocks since Sunday. I'm wondering if all their bumps and valleys are exacerbating the issue.

I did run today and it was good! I really left late and, actually, almost didn't go. I was just feeling lazy! But I was dressed and figured I'd give it a go. Better time then the last couple days, and that makes me really happy.

I did some pushups when I got home. Not a lot. But I'm back in the game!

Green Envy

Well, I was Monday night until almost 1 am!!!! I was soo tired today. Too tired to even function. Needless to say I didn't work out. I could hardly get up. Am I old? Accustomed to my routine? Both? YES! It was a beautiful day really because I did everything I needed to: I sat with Anders and played while C was at day camp. It was a great day. But I thought of you all and was green with envy because inside my tired brain there was a Fitnatic screaming to get out.

Made it!

I had a tough eating day! Didn't do as well as I would have like but I also was not prepared for food today! I was so hungry by the time I got home but I had errands to run. I was over by In & Out and it just was calling to me! But I didn't stop. I finished my errands and came home and made/ate my planned out dinner. And I love it. So I'm glad I ate a healthy dinner because, while I like In & Out, I would have been sad after!

I ran this morning and it was good. Slow again. I really have to get back to hills because that helps so much.

I'm still feeling some pain in my foot. I'm going to call the doctor tomorrow. I'll have it looked at. I don't think it is P.F. but what do I know!!

Good Morning

Another week begins. Did the 5 mile bike ride this morning on another gorgeous day here. Listened to an old folk group - The Chad Mitchell Trio - and it was fun to hear those old songs again. I loved those guys back in ancient times. Then I did the 45 push ups and 45 sit ups when I got home. I've also been going for a one mile walk every night after supper.

Recovery Fluid

What do you guys drink for recovery after a workout? I really get a lot of miles out of gatorade and powerade. I know there are other mixes out there, etc. but I don't know them. Educate me!

Good Morning

I did the 5 mile bike ride this morning. The last two mornings I have been inside walking on the TM because Thursday it was too windy and yesterday it was looking like rain. Nice to be back outside today. Cool morning but no wind. Listened to LeAnn Rimes. Did the push ups and sit ups when I got home so my day is off to a good start.

Getting Close

It is almost Friday, which means I'm almost in the desert. Yay! Pretty exciting.

I got up this morning....but I didn't like it! I'm tired. But I got up and ran 3 miles. Traded out my shoes to see if some more stability will help. Cause I've still got a twinge. I know, I know!

Did abs and some tricep dips. I need to get my arms in shape!

Ode to Spin Class

Spin, you make me think 'I can do this.'
You make me feel all the muscles in my thighs.
You make me think my stairs at home are a mountain.
But I did it.

Spin, the sweat you give me is like no other.
Drenching, dripping, happy sweat.
I fit right in with my classmates.
Nothing out of place here.

Spin, my heart rate soars for you!
I feel like: I've done something major when we've finished.
I'm on top of the world.
My body is strong.

Spin, how I love you.
I'll see you next week.

(P.S. This was written by an amateur Ode Writer who isn't really sure what an Ode is. But Spin makes me think I can do anything!)

Hills!

Or I could have titled this "Dang! I'm sore!"

I ran hills today! Is this the first time in two weeks? Three? Yeah, my goal last week didn't come to fruition. But today I did it and I can already tell. I'm sore! I did 5 runs up. I love getting out of the office at lunch. Feels so good and like I'm in "real life".

And I ran this morning. A 3 miler. I got rained on a bit! I stepped out and realized it was drizzling but just took a baggie with me to keep my iPod dry.

No bands today as I was running late. But I'm back to the 9 am start tomorrow rather then 8 am. So I'll have more time for exercise shenanigans in the morning.

I'm thinking of getting a squishy top for my mattress. Did I already tell you this? I'm getting boney!

Yup!

I did it again! I had a good run this morning, slow though but most of them have been. My foot has been feeling good. WHEW!

It was humid this morning but not at all as hot as it has been.

I'm worn out from work. All this OT should be done very soon. As in tomorrow!

Running!

Well, I'm back at it and, hopefully, for good! I took three days off and I'm only running 3 mile stints this week.

My foot feels a lot better and I'm going to give it a couple of more short runs before declaring myself fixed. If needed I'll take out my bike and do that for a couple of weeks. I'm sorry I missed your call tonight - I must have been in the laundry room and then I didn't realize I had a message. I've gotta pay more attention!

It was nice to be back outside today, that's for sure! I've missed it and I've missed my music!

I did some arm work with the bands today and ab stuff. My hand is still too tender to do pushups! I can't believe it but I just can't put the weight on my palm. And I'm not going to push it. Pushups will wait for me!

More tomorrow!

Oh - good eating day today. All healthy and not too much. WHEW. Cause I could run forever and not make a dent if I'm crazy eating.

Good Morning

Back home and back at it. Rode the bike 5 miles this morning and then did the 45 pushups and 45 situps. Feels good to be back on track. Took Neil D. with me again today. Beautiful morning out there again. We've just had such perfect weather in the mornings here lately.

Almost done!

This sure has been one darn long week! Our filing went really well today, though, and tomorrow should be a good one.

I'm taking tomorrow off from running, for sure. I need to give my foot a break. Might take a few days off. Expect a report on the bands!

This morning I ran three miles and did the bands. Now...I go to bed!

I did it!

I weighed myself! And it wasn't as terrible as anticipated. I'm at 134 and I like to be at 130. I haven't weighed myself for a long time - like a month. Gotta stop that.

So, my foot is a little tender but it feels much better. Not sure, but I might take tomorrow off running and give it a break.

Pretty good run this am - 3 miles. Felt better then yesterday, that's for sure!

And tomorrow will bring another day! Have a good journey into Packerville!

Fitnatics name

Can we copyright this name do you think? I wonder how we do that if it's even possible. I'm thinking it would be a great name for a line of clothing and we could all become millionaires! Been thinking about this since I ordered that new sign for our race.

Worn out!

Yep! Just using the same title again! I did get maybe 4 hours of sleep last night. Not sure what is going on. I'm not really worried or anything. So. Tonight is the night!

My run wasn't so great today, but it got done. I did 3 miles....three slow miles! Been having a bit of an ache in my right foot and, believe you me, I'm deeply paranoid!

Did the bands today. I like those a lot!

Worn out!

Well, in the grand scheme of things, I did OK today. I did not run hills, I did not keep a food diary, and I have no idea about my calories! Here is what I ate today (this will be my diary!):

Oatmeal made with 1 c of milk
1 peach
1 turkey sandwich on ww (this was brought in by the office but they came in dry so I just put mustard on mine - turkey, 1 sliced of cheese, tomato (YES, I even ate it!!!), lettuce, and the previously mentioned mustard.
3 raw carrots
2 nectarines (so, so, so delicious)
Yellow beans - roasted
Carrots - roasted
2 Skinless chicken thighs marinated in Mom's Asian bbq sauce and roasted
1/3 C of ww couscous

So I think that is pretty good!

I had a really great run today and, frankly, I'm surprised. For some reason, I could not sleep at all last night. I think I got about 2.5 hours. But I magically managed to get up at 5, how I don't even know. And I did a six mile run this morning. Really enjoyable, truth be told.

And now I'm tired and broken and need to go to bed. Tomorrow is another day!

Good Morning

Well, since today seems to be the day we're all turning over new leaves and getting back on track I will join you, too. My biggest problem is snacking so that is out for this week! (I hope...maybe...I'll do my best.) Really, that is my biggest problem. I want to lose the 6 pounds I have put on the last 2 months.

I rode the bike 5 miles again this morning. Listened to Jimmy Buffet. Why, you ask? I don't know, I answer. Because he somehow got onto my iPod when I wasn't looking. I have no memory of putting that album on there or where it came from. But there it was. So I listened. Now that I've done it I don't ever have to do it again.

Have a good day!

Remember Me?

Hi there! Good to see you all doing so well. It's been a hectic bunch of weeks since I last posted, but let me give you an update as to my progress: not much.

But, I aim to turn that around beginning tomorrow morning. I'm going to get up with enough time to have some coffee and a small, healthy breakfast. Generally I hear the first alarm go off and play the game Snooze Button until the very last minutes where if I don't get into the shower, I'll be late for work. But, that needs to stop. I need to get up early, get some food and precious coffee into my body and get the day started proper.

As well, eating right needs to become a priority. Eating out needs to be a treat, not a convenience and I need to just set aside the time at night to make myself a healthy dinner. I keep using the lack of time as an excuse, but it's more like a crutch. And I need to get off the crutches already.

Then, I plan on embarking upon the Couch To 5K fitness program to get me up to speed so I can run with you all at the next Fitnatics 5K. In fact, if I follow through, I should be well ready to complete the 5K by then! The iPhone has all kinds of great apps that talk to you while you listen to your music while walking/running/jogging and I've really enjoyed using the Nike+ (when it decides it wants to work) as well as TrailGuru and the MotionX GPS system. So, I got the Couch to 5K app and we'll see what comes of it.

That is all for now. More updates as necessary!

Stuff and Things

Hi! I had such a good weekend. Took yesterday off of running, though. I slept until 11! Slept till 10 this morning, I think. But I got a good six mile run in today. Felt great. Good thing it has been so cool or I would not have been able to go so late.

I've got some goals for this week. I'll report on them!

1. No pop
2. No eating out
3. No CANDY/dessert
4. Keep a food diary
5. Keep my calories under 2K/day
6. Run hills 3x this week
7. Run at 6 am rather then 6:30

It is time I get back on track!

Whew!

I'm glad this week is done! I'm already tired and about ready to snooze. We are in a heavy reporting period, which finishes Thursday, but it means I'm going in early and leaving when I'm done! That's OK though - it is short term.


Good run this AM - a three miler. Cold and drizzly yet again! Maybe we'll get some sun this weekend!

BRRRRRR

All caps tells you that it was amazingly cold! And it drizzled on me this morning! Oh well. The price we pay, right? Sounds like you are really getting punished by your weather too!!

I had a good run this morning with my giant headphones! It was good and fun, actually. And I didn't trip! And believe you me, I kept an eye out for the littlest pebble!

I didn't do pushups today because I can't put weight on my hands yet. One is black and blue and the other has a divot! But it's no big deal really (unless I want pity!) and I'm doing great!

XO

Good Morning

This is getting boring I know but it's another perfect morning here! 67 and sunny. No wind. Can't ask for anything better than that. I did the 5 mile bike ride and the exercises and took The Who's Greatest Hits with me. Not my favorite band but, hey, variety is the spice of life, right? Have a good day!

Short Run

I only ran about 1.7 miles today. And not because I was sore. Because I was looking for an excuse and I found one.

Today was cold and dreary and drizzly. I could have made it but will you believe that my left ear bud died? Hm.....maybe not the earphones. Could it be that the nano has a flaw and is shorting out the left bud? I'm pretty suspicious. This is NOT out of the blue....again. It was slowly dying but it happened a lot more quickly then last time. I am going to call Apple but I didn't get a chance today.

Anyway, that was the last straw. Rain, cold, stiff, and a dead ear bud? Spells home to me!

Don't know what I'll do tomorrow - I'll figure it out though. I did see your email, by the way. I'll do that tonight or tomorrow am. Thanks!

Good Morning

Another gorgeous morning here. 67 when I left the house and sunny and no wind again today. Doesn't get any better than that for biking. Listened to Rhonda Vincent today so she kept me moving along. I sure hope you have a better day!

Shaking it off!

Or I'm trying! I really hurt myself today! I took quite a tumble right as I was finishing up the Kensington Loop. I was still on the north side of Adams - hadn't crossed to the south side yet - but I was finishing up one block and I stepped to the street to cross to the next and BAM I went down! Tripped, I guess, but I don't recall on what! I sat there in the middle of the street for a minute, I bet, just thinking "I'm pretty sure I'm going to cry! Yes, I do think I'm going to cry....." and then I realized that I had 1.5 miles before I would even see my dang house so I got up and ran home!

The iPod is OK!

And so am I. I've got a lot of scrapes and some bruises. My right hand and arm feel strained. But I'm OK.

And, again, the iPod made it out all right!!

Good Morning

Another absolutely gorgeous morning here. 68 when I left the house for my bike ride and no wind to speak of. Just perfect. We had 2.4 inches of rain overnight so lots of puddles and big ponds in the fields all along the way. I took the cast of Grease with me today. Always good company.

Day.....something or other!

Well, I'm on some kind of day with no pop. I've done well and I have decided to give myself a 30 day break and then I can start having it as a treat again.

Funny conversation the other day:

Bart: Your dad had a really good point on Fitnatics the other day.
Me: Yeah? What's that?
Bart: What the heck is wrong with pop?????????

I agree! And I miss it! But I'm really drinking more water!

I ran today - I didn't want to, but I did. I've just been feeling tired and lazy! You know, I do better when I'm on schedule. AKA: working. I guess I'm a regimented kind of person! When I have a schedule, I know what I'm doing and when I'm doing it! Takes the thought out of it.

Good Morning

I took another bike ride this morning and very little wind today so it was very pleasant. Easy actually. I should have done the 6 mile route but was late getting started. Anyway, I had a good ride. Passed Chris Schimdt both ways out for his morning run. I listened to the soundtrack from Shrek this morning. Haven't listened to that for a long time. It's 89 here already at 10 am so it's going to be hot and humid today. I have some gardening to do this afternoon but I'm waiting until it gets really warm! Have a good day!

Good Morning

I did the 5 mile route again this morning and, wow, the wind was a-blowing on the return trip! The windiest morning in a long time so it was work coming home. Then did the push ups and sit ups. I listened to "Hits of the 70's" this morning.

Amy and Paul went for their run this morning, too, so they earned their Fitnatics shirts for this year.

Day 4..........

I did it again! No pop! LOTS of coffee though! Oh, well. Can't win em all!

I went to bed pretty late for a work night but I popped right out of bed at 5 and I had a really fun run this am. Just meaning that I really enjoyed it! Listened to my marathon mix.

Did the bands today but focused on legs.

Now I've got to go to bed!

Good Morning

Wow! 82 already this morning when I left the house! It's going be 90 or so today and the humidity is already steamy. I did the 5 mile bike ride and then my 45 push ups and 45 sit ups when I got home. Took the Beatles Red Album (all their # 1 hits) with me today. Kept me moving until they got to "Yesterday." LOL I'm going to Interstate Park today with the kids for some hiking, picnicing and swimming. Fun times abound!

Day 3......

Seriously, how much caffeine was I drinking????? I've felt just terrible all day and I'm positive it is because I've been not drinking pop. But I mad it another day so it will just continue to get better!

I did run this morning, and it was really fun. Three miles again and I was a bit sore this AM so I can tell my body was getting lazy over the past week or so!

I did a lot of band stuff this morning too. All arm exercises. I really want to get my arms in shape. Guns!

No hills today. Just didn't feel it when lunch rolled around.

Good eating times again today. I picked up some dal last night at the FM and had that for dinner and it was soooo delicious.

Good Morning

Abba and I went for the 5 mile bike ride this morning. Still feeling it in my legs but it's only the 2nd day. It'll take a few days to get back to form I know. Sure felt good to be out there doing it though. Another gorgeous morning here. 68 when I left the house but a pretty good south breeze this morning that hit me like a wall when I turned around to come home. Really worked on the return leg. Then did my sit ups and push ups, etc. All went well and felt great!