Excellent Day / 9 miles / 1.85 miles

Very beautiful day around here today.  And I had such a great run this morning.  9 miles at an 11:05 pace.  I'm getting there!  And I felt good and like I had enough energy for the run.  I say that because yesterday I don't know what was going on with me but I had absolutely no energy.  Very tired and lethargic.  I wonder if it is due to being back at work?  Or a weather system change?  Anyway, today was totally different. 

Then Bart and I ran and it was really good.  Well, I was tired.  And I was salty and dirty!  But that's OK.  Anyway, our pace is getting so much better.  A lot more running than walking.  So we're really doing well. 

I hate to say it but I may take tomorrow off.  We'll see.  I'm sore and exhausted.  I'll play it by ear!

Osceola 5K

It was only +13 when I got up at 6:30 am but was +20 at race time.  They announced the temp to make us feel good!  Not a cloud in the sky and no wind at all so it was actually very nice.  I did it in 31.08 according to my Garmin.  Official time was 31.19 but that was "gun time" so a little different.  I ran the whole way and did ok.  But....well you don't want to hear it.  And look a the nice Cadet who greeted me at the end!

Good luck!

I'm sure thinking of you while you're running in that snow and cold!  Don't turn into a Poppasicle!  You've avoided that fate (narrowly!) all winter! 

It's a day out there! / 4 Miles

Super happy with my pace today!  10:33.  So I'm really getting back on track.  I'm really happy.  Super less happy about my weight. 

Well, it's sure a {REDACTED} day out there.  In fact, I'm done with work now so I'm going for a walk. 

Cross Training Day

This was a cross training day for me because instead of running I went outside and shoveled 10+ inches of wet, heavy snow for an hour and 15 minutes.  This is nonsense!!

Ouch! / 6.53

Ouch?  Yes!  Well, for tomorrow.  Not so much tonight.  Why?  Because Bart and I went to the batting cages tonight!  How long has it been since I've done that?  Way too long.  I blame the stress I was having.  But I'm better now.  And Bart is home early this week.  And it was 78 today.  If that's not a perfect recipe for the cages, I don't know what is!  But it's been so long since I've been there that I know I'm going to pay for it tomorrow. 

And then I ran 6.53 today.  I planned on 7 but just lost steam.  my pace was 11:03.  So pretty good for that distance. 

I forgot to even look at the training calendar while I was on my break so I don't know where I should be.  I made a guess that this was week 6 but I really should figure that out.

Weird Run! / 4 Miles

I felt a little weird today.  Floaty.  Not sure why.  So I did 4 miles and called it done.

I did lift weights.  And now I'm taking a little after work walk in a few minutes.  Yes!  I'm back to work.  And things went really well today. 

Sad Day / 5 Miles

Well, you and I both say what I sad day. 

After I read the news, I decided to pull myself together and get out for a run.  I intended to do 3 miles but ended up doing 5.  Probably was half way through before I could let my mind go a bit.  Today might have been a good day for a book!

I was really happy with my pace again today.  It was 10:45, if I remember correctly.  Slower than Saturday but I did more miles so that kinda makes sense to me. 

I'm planning on going to bed at 9:30 tonight.  Hm.  If I think that's going to happen I guess I should eat dinner!

Yesterday / 1.7 miles

I can't believe I forgot to post yesterday!  Bart and I did run yesterday - after much debate.  Saturday was pretty cold and dreary but yesterday was supposed to be sunny.  So we waited.  And....I hope you're sitting....the weather forecast was WRONG!  Shocking, I agree!  So yesterday was also dreary but we decided to suck it up and get it done.  And our timing was perfect because it rained on the way home.  Well, mildly sprinkled, actually. 

A New Week

This cold I have seems to be just sort of stuck in first gear.  Not getting any worse but not going away.  It's not the kind of full blown head and chest cold I often get.  I was awake 3-4 times during the night but went back to sleep and didn't actually get up until 8:30 am!!  Mom thought maybe I had died in my sleep.  Ha!  So I was very late onto the TM this morning but did my 3 miles and exercises without a coughing fit.  And the heel and ankle didn't bother me at all.  I'm very hopeful that that is on the mend.

Awesome Run / 3 miles

Today was my best pace in months.  Very seriously.  Months.  10:25/mile.  I'm very excited about this.  And, yes, I listened to music.  So. 

Kind of a dreary day here.  Nothing compared to what you have going on, of course!  But didn't get to 60 even today.  And it has been cloudy all day.  No rain.  But hard to get motivated!  I didn't run until 3:30 or so.  But run I did and then I did some weights and situps.

My dress for Megan's wedding came today!  I love it so much!  And it does fit right now so, no matter what, I'm set.  But it will look better (and I'll feel better) if I can get down to my normal weight.  Maybe I should start calling it my non-winter weight rather than my "normal" weight.  Because I seem to recall that this little weight gain happened last winter, too. 

Learning Lessons / 7.32

Well, I listened to music again today.  And my pace is better.  A lot.  Not as in a minute better per mile.  Because it will take time to get back to that physically.  But in the 15-30 second/mile range.  Which, as you know, is a big deal.  Now that I think about it, it's more like 30 seconds.  So.

Decision: I have to switch it up.  Because listening to books really kept me motivated.  But it did lose some of it's magic after a time.  Which makes sense.  Over time, it loses that newness factor.  So I'll just really pay attention and switch between music and books. 

I wish there was a metronome watch.  You  know, just something that would deliver a little tap to the wrist at 180 beats/sec. 

But I did have a fun time today.  Beautiful day here, in direct contrast to your weather!

Have you watched the movie Pitch Perfect?  If not, let me forewarn you, it's a musical!  I still laugh about when we watched that Tom Cruise movie and you said to me, "You didn't tell me it was a musical!"  And I didn't, that's true!  Anyway, it's a super cute movie and I have the album for it.  And here is the closing number, which I love:

Well, forget it!  Stupid Universal won't share!  Geesh!

Good Morning

Got up and did my 3 and exercises.  Snowing like mad here this morning again.  Have a new 2-3 inches overnight on top of 3-4 yesterday morning.  Now, more is coming.  Enough of this!!

On the up side, the heel and ankle were pretty good this morning.

Good News, Bad News / 5 miles

Good news: my pace was better today.  Bad news: I listened to music, not a book.

Why is that bad news?  I looove listening to audio books when I run!  But, physically, I think it's not helping me.  Because I'm not running as hard.  Do you think that maybe that's why this weight is clinging?  (not to discount food stuff)  But maybe I'm running too slow to really make an impact?  I mean, I'm healthy.  For sure.  But maybe that pace is just maintaining. 

I'll have to figure out a resolution, for sure.  Music for the foreseeable future, though. 

5 Miles

And I did it!  5 miles.  They were good. 

I was thinking that maybe I'll start lifting weights before I head out to run.  Because, by the time I'm back, I'm usually too tired to do it.  I just read once that it was best to do it after but, at this point, I sure don't remember why!

I cannot recall if I told you, but the new headache theory is that I'm clenching my teeth.  Stress related, so they say.  Or at least that's when people typically do this.  So I have these little mouth inserts I'm trying.  My dentist wanted to see me a $350 one but I picked up some at Rite Aid.  I'll see if they do anything at all to help before that kind of investment.  And, heck, if these work I won't make that investment!  Anyway, tonight is night 2.  I will say that my jaw felt different when I woke up this am.  So...who knows!

Tired! / 3

I've been sleeping so well - and so much!  I have no idea how I can be worn out, but I am!  Let's go with the idea that I'm still catching up.

I did run 3 miles today.  Plan on doing 5 tomorrow.  That's all I did though.  I was going to do some situps but I just forgot!  Well, I remember now but now I'm too lazy.  So that's that!

Good Morning

Started the week with another 3 miles on the TM.  +35 out there and thought about going outside but then it started to spit some rain.  So, stayed inside again.  Also did 75 push ups and 75 sit ups.  The running went fine.  Heel didn't really bother me at all.  So I'm anxious to see what the day brings.  I'm going to Duluth for the day.  Will see Grandma and take her out to lunch.  So a lot of sitting today.

Run / 3

I had a kinda lazy day today.  Or I expected I was going to.  I went to the farmer's market and it was really fun.  Beautiful day if a little cold!  And then I came home and just piddled around.  And around 6 pm I figured I would go for a run.  So I did.  3 miles.  Which is why my day was less lazy than I expected!

Run Date / 1.3

Bart and I had another run date today.  We are running more of the route each time!  Super nice day.

100 Meter Dash

Delightful Spring / 7.34

Very good run today.  Listened to music and had a good time.  I guess I should switch up my listening.  Or maybe it's that I'm not totally in love with my new book.  I am invested in it now and will finish it, for sure, but it is not as awesome as my last series.  Alas!  That author has another series I might check out.  They are mystery novels.  Sounds like he normally writes those but someone on a forum challenged him that he wouldn't be able to write an awesome story based on a lame premise.  And he said, "Bet I could.  Give me two lame ideas."  And so they guy told him to use the lost Roman legion and Pokemon.  And thus was born one of the best fantasy series I've ever read!  Kinda a fun bit of trivia.

Anyway, dang, it smells good out here.  The orange trees are blooming like crazy and it's just so delicious to run outside and smell them.  I'm lucky!

Bart and I are running tomorrow.  I'm not going to do any additional miles, I don't think, because I ran so big today.

Good Morning

I did my usual 3 on the TM this morning and it went ok, I guess.  Still feeling some discomfort in the heel and ankle but not debilitating.  Damn this is getting old.  Another PT this afternoon so not sure what he'll do or say.

My PT Appointment Today

Had a PT appointment this afternoon and I was totally honest with Mark about the fact that I am worse off now than I was 3 weeks ago. I told him about Sunday morning when I could hardly walk when I first got up. And how today it has been bothering me and causing me to limp all day long. So, he didn't do the ASTYM treatment today and did an ultra sound treatment instead which felt pretty good. Then he put a patch on there with a very low dose of cortisone in it. I'm to wear this 24 hours if I can keep it on that long and it doesn't bother me. No run tomorrow and no shower unless I put a bag over my foot. We'll do another ultra sound on Friday and see how it is. If no improvement or about the same he thinks I should see the podiatrist, Dr. Redburn, again for another evaluation.

Here's a link to info about what's in this patch:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682792.html

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5 Miles

5 miles today.  I  wasn't really into it.  Just not interested, I guess.  I am listening to something new.  So we shall see how that goes!

End of an Era / 5ish Miles

Why 5ish?  I forgot to check for sure and I know it was over 5! 

End of an era: Today I finished that fantasy series I've been listening to since.....well, October for sure.  And I loved it.  It really did keep me hitting the road.  Especially on those days where I was just feeling lazy.  I'll find something else awesome, I know.  But I'm a little bit sad that it is done.  Really excellent series. 

I ate SO MUCH yesterday.  And I didn't bother weighing myself.  Because I know it will just bum me out.  I'm super weight irritated. 

Chrome Test

Test post from Chrome.

Good Running! / 6.33

Good day of running over here. Bart and I did a run/walk that was 1.33 miles. I think. And then I ran 5 miles later. How did I spend the rest of my day? Playing video games!

5 miles

I did run today, but it wasn't my best showing ever. I just was tired! Actually, I think I'm hungry! I'm working on cutting back my food and it is making a difference. But I think I was really tired today because of that. In other words, maybe I am cutting back too much! So I ran 5 miles and came home. And there was Jessica at my door saying, "LUNCH. I'm hungry. Let's eat." So we did! I believe I'll be ready for tomorrow! Window measuring day tomorrow!

Sore! / 5

I had to make two run attempts today. On my first attempt, I got around 1/4 mile out and I was so hungry and shaky I came home to eat. And then I went out again a couple hours later and had a good run! I am so close to the end of my book. Tomorrow perhaps! I didn't sleep great last night. I think it was because I was so sore. My job yesterday really made my muscles smart. Tonight should be good!

3 miles

Mostly because I was soooo tired of working on my closet project and I really really really wanted to listen to my book! So I took a closet break around 5 pm and did 3 miles. And that's that!

Getting Close / 8.61

So close to the end of my book, I think! I'm not sure though. I could check and see how much time is left but that is a spoiler, in a way. If there is an hour left, I'll know the next engagement has wrap up written all over it! Anyway, I wish I wasn't tired. I'd run again tonight! Absolutely beautiful day here today. I do need to start wearing sunscreen on my legs. I'm getting a bizarre farmers tan! I ran and then did some weights and ab stuff. Not sure what I'll do tomorrow. I was supposed to run with Jessica but she has a very sick little baby on her hands! Poor them.

Sore / 5

I'm a bit sore today. I ran 5 miles this afternoon. But I think it's all the errands I ran today and yesterday making me sore! Cannot really report on the insoles yet. I think they're working!

New Insoles / 8.31 + 1

I am going to start including my distance in my post headings. I picked up some new insoles today and asked my helper guy how long they should last. He said they should last a year or 1000 miles! I got them in October and I know I haven't run 1000 miles since then. Maybe half that is a reasonable estimate. So either the recurrence of this right foot/hamstring problem is not related to worn out insoles or I've been running hard and beating them up! Actually, I have really high arches. And the problem is not even anywhere near as bad as it was before. So maybe that arch is just starting to wear down enough that I notice it. I absolutely can tell I'm wearing something different, especially on my right foot. Anyway, I'll create a new Label for this set and then I can pull that label and grab the distance run from my header. Bart and I ran today! We went over to RRS and I got new insoles and he was fitted for new shoes. And then we ran/walked a mile. It was really fun! We are going to find a 5K to do in a couple of months. After that, I ran 8.31 miles. My normal route. It was a good run - beautiful day. My foot feels a little achy, I suppose due to the higher and harder arch. I'll take some ibuprofen and that should help. I finally think I have that headache knocked out. It wasn't as bad when I woke up today as it was yesterday but it was still a problem. I took a second pill and by 15 minutes I couldn't feel the headache anymore. For a couple of hours after I would get some random stabbing pains that would last maybe 10 minutes but that ended around 1:30 and I've felt really good since. Picked up a prescription today of those pills and I'll be better about taking them next time.

Good Morning

Had a second ASTYM treatment yesterday and he stimulated it all right!  It hurt!  But that's what he wants I gather so the body will rush blood there and promote healing.  Anyway, I ran 3 again today with no problem.  Also upped my pushups and situps to 3 reps of 25 each so we'll see how that goes.  I thought about running outside today but I drove around the 4 mile block yesterday and there's still snow and slush in quite a few places.  Come on, Spring!

Running

I had a medium run today. I have been having a headache since yesterday. I finally just took one of these headache pills from my doctor. No, I have no idea why I waited till just now. Anyway, I ran this afternoon but stopped at about 3.75 miles and walked home. Probably will be all fixed up by tomorrow!

First PT with ASTYM

I had my first PT with the ASTYM treatment yesterday.  Went fine as far as I could tell.  He showed me two stretches to do but one of them I already do every morning anyway.  So, we'll see.

I took today off and can feel some discomfort in the heel this morning.  No doubt from his treatment of it yesterday.  But he told me to expect that.  He is trying to make it flare up so that the body will get down there and heal it.

I'm tired!

Do you think I'm catching up on sleep and rest? That's my guess. I slept 7 hours Sunday night and 9 hours last night. So that's good news! But it's 9 pm and I'm ready for bed again. I fulfilled two time off goals in one shot today: go to the beach and adventure running! I went to the beach and ran on the hard pack. It was fun, really nice day. I did 3.5 miles. But I'm worn out. I bet that's a big part of it. I have the most delicious tangerines right now. They are called Sumo. And they are very sweet but have a tiny tiny bit of grapefruit flavor. Really interesting and different. I've never had them before.

More cheating!

I've made a decision. I'm not going to call this cheating. I'm just going to call it 'doing exactly as I please'! I realized that I have all this time off and that's when I should be running as long and as far as I want, not have it dictated by a training guide! So, with that in mind, today I went to Lake Murray and ran 6 miles. It was a really beautiful day today and I had a good run there. My pace was OK. I am really going to dedicate myself to working on that. I did have to take two trips to the lake. I got there and couldn't find my iPod. And I really really wanted to listen to my book! So I came home and guess what? No iPod! Yep. It was in the car! Ah, well. Not like I had a schedule to keep!

Good Morning

Had a great night's sleep and didn't get up until 8:00 am!!  Then did my 3 miles on the TM and the situps and pushups.  Heel bothered me slightly when I first got on the TM but settled down pretty quickly and then was fine.  Ongoing drama.

Already Cheated!

Today I ran 6 miles, which is in no way on the training schedule for today! That said, I'll be taking a couple of days off due to this trip. So I forgive myself for cheating on my word of following that plan exactly. Good run. Just a beautiful day.

Good Morning

I got up and got back on the TM this morning for 3 miles and it went well.  Legs are still a little weak from the Half on Sunday but not nearly what I was expecting given how little training I had gotten in before that.  So, anyway, I'm back in the game.  Also did my full complement of situps and pushups for the first time in 10 days.  That was a challenge!

4 Miles

I'm going to actually follow a training program for once! To the best of my ability, I am not going to tweak it. Example: Today was 4 miles. And I thought, "I could just do 5...." But I did 4. Because I'm sure they have it laid out in a way that is supposed to now exhaust me. Speaking of exhaust. I am still a little gummy from the half on Sunday. Better today but it was good to do 4 rather than 5. Tomorrow is my last day before a month off. Very exciting!! It's VERY lonely here.

Grandma's Training

I forgot to post yesterday! I did run 3 miles. It is so funny. I'm not stiff and sore when walking but I sure was when I started running! http://grandmasmarathon.com/site/uploads/2013IntermediateMarathonSummary.pdf 3 miles yesterday actually puts me on track with Grandma's Intermediate program. So that's what I'll follow. I am going to have a discombobulated weekend but Monday is supposed to be an "off" day so I'll do the Sunday long run then. I really think my life will be less miserable with this new job and I'll own my time. So I think I can follow this schedule of running on Sunday when I go back to work in April. Oh, ha, I just realized that's the full marathon link. I was thinking, "Why are they making me run 22 miles?!" This is more like it! http://grandmasmarathon.com/site/uploads/2013IntermediateHalfSummary.pdf

Great Day In San Diego!

We ran the Half Marathon in San Diego this morning and it was great!  We ran together and did it in 2:40.  Thanks, Julie!  Mary Ellen and Bart walked the 5K and also did just great.  A perfect day.  Then we all went out for our traditional ice cream sundae!  It doesn't get any better than this!!

Another Successful Run!

Well. I did so much better than I thought! I'm really glad we decided to walk up Washington. Last year, that really took the end of my energy. Beautiful day and super fun! XO! I'm glad you're my running partner!

We're Here!

Here we are in sunny San Diego and very glad to be here.

I did a 5.7 mile run outside this morning!  Heel bothered me a little here and there but nothing serious so I kept going.  I have more confidence now for the half marathon on Sunday!

Still not done!

I really thought I would finish my book today but nope. I'm not complaining, mind you. Good run today, but I was kinda tired. 5 miles. Beautiful day! Then you came (YAY!!!) and we went for a 2 mile walk. Very good!

Crying!

I'm toward the end of my book. I don't know how many chapters there are but I'm familiar with his style now and I can tell he's toward then end because of the excitement ramp up. Anyway, something happened that made me cry. And I was so choked up I thought I was going to have to stop running and collect myself. Anyway, it's good! Good run. Nice day for it. 5 miles. That said, I'm ready for my running partner!

Good Morning

I did my 3 on the TM this morning and the heel didn't bother me at all.  What is the deal with this?  One day it hurts and the next it doesn't.  Does it have something to do with my gait I wonder?  Think you suggested that.  It's so odd.  Anyway, got it done.  See you soon.....I hope!

Good Morning

I'm back on track here.  Or back on the TM I should say.  Did my usual 3 miles plus the exercises.  Again, slight twinge down there in the left heel but not at all like the other day when I couldn't run at all.  But I sure don't feel in shape to do 13 miles.  I will be walking a lot I'm afraid.  Just haven't been able to train properly.

Windy!

It's been kinda windy the past couple of days when I'm running east. Can hardly hear my book over the wind! I had a good run today. I'm excited for my running partner to get here, though! I ran 5 miles, the Kensington loop. Kind of have given up on that hill route. And, I'll tell you, my foot and leg continue to feel just fine. Even with the 10 and 7 mile run in there. So I guess that's that! I'm pretty worn out. Excited for bed already and it's only 7! Hope you're doing OK. I'm not sure if you are spending the night in Duluth tonight or not. I'm so glad everything went well today.

Stuff and Things

I had an ok run today. Soooo slow. I don't feel like I'm that slow! But, alas, I am. That's the way of it. Oh well. It was a beautiful day to be outside, at any rate. I didn't get the new inserts yet. I have not run hills for a few days and my leg and foot feel fine. Crazy. But I'll get them and see if they help on the hills. I'm tired. I slept well on Friday and Saturday but not last night. Worried about work, I suppose!

Outside Run/Walk

Well, it was +35 here this afternoon so I decided to give it a try.  Drove to the top of the driveway which is snow and ice packed and ran from the mailbox 1.5 miles north and back.  Walked some, too.  I am not road worthy!  And my left heel hurt the whole way.  Put ice on it when I got home but it's still hurting.  So, I don't know.....

Long Run

The good news is that I got in a long run today. 10 miles. Super slow but I'm beyond caring, actually! The not great news is that my right foot and hamstring are back to hurting like they did in the fall. I got to thinking, maybe I need new inserts. I got these before the marathon in October and I've put in a decent number of miles on them. I thought they would last longer but maybe it's time. It's worth it, even if they only have a 5 month lifespan!

Good Morning

And it was a good morning, too.  Got right up when the alarm went off and did my thing.  Felt good today but I am just getting so bored on the TM.  Looking forward to getting outside.

Good Run

Good but slow. I don't know what is up. 11 and 12 minute miles here. Maybe I'm just tired and worn out. Can't be that I'm old. Or almost old!!! I worked from home this am so I could run before it rained. I ran around 8 and did 7 miles. Good run. I was happy to be out there. I will do a longer run on Saturday, too. I really haven't been working on training this time. Too chaotic at work maybe.

Short Run

I did run today, but 3 miles and no giant hills. I am just so tired. What the heck? But I didn't sleep much over the weekend, I suppose. Soon I'll have an entire month to catch up on that business! That said, I'm to bed now. Happy Birthday, Dad!!!

Happy Birthday!!!

I hope you have a most excellent day! I'm thinking of you and can't wait to have a belated celebration with you! I love you!

I did it!

Finally! I made it all the way up Texas without stopping. So glad. Beautiful day today. Something funny. My right foot has been hurting again. And I just realized that I have been running hills again. What is my sore foot is related to hills and not shoes/inserts?

Up and At It

This morning I did not just roll over when the alarm went off. I got up and did it.  3 on the TM plus the exercises.  Got to work off that birthday dinner from last night.  The ribs were excellent but they stuck to my ribs I'm sure.

Day Off

Heard the alarm.  Just rolled over and ignored it.  Oh well.

Proper run

How? Well, I had a proper night of sleep. I suppose I passed out. But u did that Texas run again. Really need to work in hills more. Or is it too late?

Slept Well!

I had my first good night's sleep since coming home and feel good this morning.  Did my 3 and the exercises but it all still feels like work after 2 weeks off.  But it'll get better I hope!

I used the Camelbak this morning, too, and it worked fine.  But it must add 5 lbs to your weight don't you think?  I'm anxious to be outside for a longer run and try it out there.  Thanks again for that!

Back at it!

Back on the TM this morning for 3 miles and then all the push ups and sit ups of which I have done none for more than two weeks!!  It was all work but I got it done.  It's not like we didn't exercise on the trip, of course.  Miles of hiking and one day of mountain climbing but it felt good to run again.

Our scale is officially broken! It says I weight exactly what I weighed on the Saturday before we left.  Impossible to believe given all the food and deserts I ate!

My butt hurts!

Well, I am out of hill running shape, that's for sure. So yesterday and today I ran from my house, to Texas, down/up Texas, home. And I've had to walk a bit each time on the uphill. I'm going to keep doing this until I'm doing that hill three times. Without stopping. Wish me luck!

We're Home!

We had just an excellent, excellent trip except for the lack of running time and opportunity.  We would have a wake up call at 6 am, breakfast at 7 am, and on the bus for the day's touring at 8 am.  And we did tour and walk and hike all day everyday so I know that counts for something.  I didn't get on the scale this morning though.  Won't do that until after I've run tomorrow morning.  We ate WAY too much excellent food so I will pay for it I know.  But now we are home and starting tomorrow morning I will get back on the program here.  The San Diego Half Marathon is a month from today!!!

7 Miles

I can't remember if I posted yesterday! But I ran 5 miles. And 5 again today. It's cold - 50ish. Good run. And I did some abs stuff. My foot is getting stiff and sore.

missing this

Hi from Jerusalem where I am not running but am sure missing it. We are getting plenty of exercise but it's not the same. And I'm eating way too much great food. I'll be fasting for lent! Achilles tendon has really been bothering me again too so I don't know how it will go once I'm home. Time will tell.

hi from Jerusalem

I haven't been able to run at all while here. Well I did run 2 miles one morning while in Galilee but it was raining and I got soaked.  Every other day we are up at 6 and on the road by 8 so impossible to find the time.  I am getting plenty of exercise though. Hiking up and down that mountain in Petra for example. No small feat.  Hope your sinus trouble gets better soon. No fun.

7 miles

Really good run today. Kinda cloudy and I actually though it might rain, but I made it a-ok. Funny because it was so pretty all day and then, when I finally got my running act together I thought it would rain for sure! I bet you are having an amazing time. Petra!!

Loooong day

So long. I did walk today, no running. I was just too tired.

Long day....

.....but good run. Super long day. But I did run 5 miles. I left work to run and then went back when I was done. It was a good run and I am so stressed so the run really helped. And it's a beautiful day here. No headache tonight. But a bit this am. I need to call my doctor since the xrays are normal. Just need to figure out the next step.

Short Run

I only ran a couple of miles today. I slept hard last night, but not long enough. I was just tired, plain and simple. Had my therapeutic massage tonight and it was awesome. Work ruined it immediately. I see a negative trend in my life and that trend is work!

5 miles

Well, hello traveler! Don't worry, I'll keep the shop open while you're gone! I had a good run today. 5 miles. It was so cold that I was, once again, wishing for some running gloves. Why don't I just buy the darn things?! Anyway, it will warm up for the rest of this week. I really need to start weighing myself. I've been such a slacker with that and I was reminded that I really should pay attention when I was at the doctor today! They didn't say anything, I am fine. Just out of my personal comfort zone. Also, not bad news from the doctor. But irritating. I did get an xray taken (2, actually!) and there is nothing wrong with my sinuses. They are not weirdly shaped, inflamed, or cemented up. They're fine. My doctor actually told me (today and last time I went about this) that she thinks they are stress related migraines. Which I just can't imagine. I have an appointment now with an ENT doctor, but not until 3/5. In the meantime, she wrote me a prescription for these migraine pills. And this was before I had the xray! So she really didn't think it was sinus. She said that the same nerves can be activated, making it feel like a sinus issue when it's just not. On the plus side, I can stop using that neti pot now!

Good Morning

It didn't go so well but I did it.  Achilles tendon is really bothering me the last couple of days and seems worse this morning.  Maybe a few days off now will do me some good.  I'm back to wearing the new orthotics full time but it doesn't seem to matter if I wear them or not.  Anyway, this was my last run until I find time and a place in Israel.  Hope I can get a couple runs in over there at least but I'll have to see how the days go.

3 Miles

We're entering into yet another weather change here. It was kinda cloudy and windy here today and it's getting ready to rain. Not today, I don't think, but tomorrow. Anyway, it really was pre-rain windy but I ran and didn't get wet. WHEW. 3 miles.

Lame run

I really didn't run much today. I'm having a bad work experience and I was just non-energetic. So I ran a bit then walked. I'll try again tomorrow.

Short Run

And on a day off! And a beautiful day! I ran 3 miles, but I sure wish I went for a longer run. But this sinus infection is really bothering me so I just did what I could. Then I had a very decadent and lazy day. I did crafting things, I read, I watched a movie, I played games. It was fun! Now to bed.

Good Morning

-17 here this morning so, needless to say, I ran inside on the TM!  Did my 3 plus the exercises.  Went well.  Now off to run some errands.

It's over!

78 here today! Just an amazingly beautiful day. Loved it. And it was actually too hot for running! Or I'm out of condition for heat running. That's probably more along the lines of the problem. I did run 4 miles. I actually didn't leave till maybe 12:30. Because I've started reading this book that is just so compelling. It is called Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende. And I read last night and picked it up first thing this morning! So that's why I was so late hitting the road. I did squats and lifted some weights here today, too.

Sinus!

Well, it's warmed up. Which is awesome. It has been so cold (for us), as you know. And, yesterday, all that abruptly changed. And, just as abruptly, I had so much sinus pressure it was hard to function. I can't believe it! I was looking it up and I guess it's related to the barometric pressure. External pressure versus the pressure in the sinus cavity. It's better today but I've decided I am going to get a head xray, just to make sure I don't have some sinus issue. Because of those headaches and now this. Makes me wonder. I did such a bad job eating today because I took sinus medicine. Makes me totally not hungry! And I don't like that. I did run 3 miles. Another insane day, but I got them in. Just made it before dark, too! Yay 3 day weekend!

5r

Well, it's me! The posting stranger! Boy, busy past few days. And I'm still at work now! But I did run today, and I'm pretty proud of that fact. I left work and ran 5 miles. And it was really great. Absolutely beautiful out and so that was wonderful. And I just finished book 3 of this fantasy series I'm listening to and it was awesome and super exciting. And now I can't wait to start listening to book 4! Back to work!

New Scale but...

So, we bought a new scale yesterday.  A nice Weight Watchers endorsed one.  Blue glass, very pretty.  And it weighs in at less than the old one but not consistent.  Mom was .6 less on the new one and I was 1.4 less!  So, do we believe it?  Do we trust it?  Do we keep it?  These are the questions we are pondering today.  Always something.

Anyway, I got new shoes, too.  Asiscs, of course.  Bought them off the rack at Kohl's.  Ran in them this morning and seemed fine.

Oh, yeah, I did my 3 and exercises today!

New Scale On the Horizon

There is no way in hell I am up 2 lbs since Saturday!!!!  No way!!  So a new scale is on my list today.  I did my usual 3 miles and exercises and then got on that useless thing.  Or else the calorie counter I'm using isn't worth crap.  Not a happy camper about this.

On the up side, the Garmin foot pod worked perfectly.  I think I forgot to mention last week that when the Nike+ man tells me I have 400 meters left I upped my speed to 6 mph.  Did that all week and again today and will continue that for a while.  Going fine.  Still have the incline set at 1%.

Starting to wonder if I'll get any running done in Israel at all.  Gary says it's really hard to find the time without getting up way before dawn and you know how I feel about running in the dark.  I really want to get a couple runs in there though just to say I've run in the Holy Land!

7 Miles

Solid run for me today. 7 miles. Slow still. I need to follow through with my plan of treadmill running a couple of times a week. It was so cold when I woke up! And it was pretty crisp all day, but it was good for my run. I may or may not run tomorrow. I really want to listen to my book! Late night, just home from the movies. To bed!

Good Run!

Well, tonight I'm feeling tired and worn. But I felt really good for my run today! I did 6 miles. Beautiful, if SD cold, day today. Blue sky with fluffy clouds. It was just me out there and my book is getting so good. So much drama! Can't wait for tomorrow. No melatonin tonight. I for sure think it's helping me sleep. I just think it's making me daytime tired.

Good Morning

Back at it this morning and it seemed like work today!  Not sure why.  I slept ok.  But I did the whole show.

Down 4 lbs this week!!!!  Counting calories again is really helping me stay on track and not snack.

Garmin told me this morning that my footpod battery is low.  Do I have to buy a whole new footpod?  That will be today's research subject.

And I walked!

I really didn't sleep last night. Very sad! I went to bed at 10 but I bet I was awake till 12:30 or 1. But I stayed in bed. And then I was up at 4. Hopefully I'll crash tonight! But I was really too tired to run today. So I walked. And, apparently, this was so unusual that two people stopped me to ask me why I was walking and not running!

Up and At It

How's that for a title?  Did my 3 plus exercises and all went well.  And down another pound so down 2 in 3 days now.  Just under 2000 calories registered yesterday.  It was hard to sit around here last night watching TV and browsing through the new Runner's World mag without snacking.  But I did it.  And I will do it again and again until I've lost this Christmas cookie weight!

Hope you have a good day!

Long day!

Or perhaps I'm old! Or maybe both! Actually, no, it really was a long day. I kinda knew it would be though. I went to work at 6 and then didn't leave till 7! But it was because of my car. So I figured. Anyway, I brought my running gear to the office and ran at work. About 4 miles. It was....OK. The little route I did is pretty fast and flat, which is really nice. But there are a bunch of loooong stoplights. Not nice. Oh well, I did it and I enjoyed it! XO! Hope you made it through your night and show!

Long day

And I don't have a car update for you! I went over to Pep Boys and there guy is out for a month! So I'm taking it to a place near work tomorrow. I think it's a fluid thing. When I go downhill the light is solid. Flat or uphill it blinks. I did run today. 5 miles. It was good but messy out. We had more rain last night so we are just a tad sodden. I have to figure out dinner here. I was going to make some beef, but it smelled so....weird. Not bad. Well, kinda bad. So, no. Not taking that risk!

Good Morning

A new week and a new determination to drop a couple of pounds this week.  Damn it.  I will.  Ran my 3 and did my exercises.  Now will spend the day taking down and putting Christmas stuff away.  Hope you have a good one.

Intermission!

Did you know that The Sound of Music is 3 hours long!? I was flabbergasted when I saw that length. But I watched it today and it was just wonderful. I cried several times, in fact. And I guess I didn't realize what a serious movie it actually is. Especially the last 1/4. Very stressful a few times in the end! Anyway, very lazy day here and I didn't think I was going to run but this movie actually had an intermission! So I decided to take the hint and take a break and go for a run. I did three miles. And it was really nice out.

Much Better!

My run today was much better than yesterday. I just wasn't into it! But today I did run 5 miles and I felt really good the entire distance. Now I'm going to bed!

Half Run

I think I'm still in Vacation Recovery Mode! I "ran" today. For about a mile! And then I walked. And that was very very enjoyable, actually. I just plain wasn't into the running part. Weird day here. So cold in the AM and semi-cool during the day even though we're having some Santa Ana times. So it's very dry. Anyway. I'm try again tomorrow!

Did it!

It was pretty cold (for SD!) again this morning and so I went to work early. I like this thing I'm doing now where I'm working a split shift. So I go to work till 12 or 1, come home, run, work for a couple more hours. Anyway, good run. Although I didn't feel very energetic. From that perspective, it was difficult. I didn't eat enough, I think. But I am happy to report that I ate no sweets today! Hopefully this is the beginning of the no sweet trend.

Good Morning

Back on schedule this morning and ran 3 and did the exercises and weights.  I ate sensibly yesterday and still am up 1/2 pound this morning!!!  Grrrr.....

I can sure feel that 1% incline in my calves! And Mom walked on the TM yesterday and didn't realize I had it set there until she was done!  Lesson learned for her.

Happy New Year!

And a new year begins.  I started it off with a 3 mile run on the TM and set the incline to 1%.  Going to keep it there a while and then up it to 1.5% and eventually 2%.  Also did all the exercises, etc.  I am now on a mission to lose 10 lbs in 4 weeks before we go to Israel.  We'll see how it goes but I'm now done eating Christmas cookies so that should help.

Happy New Year!

Adios Old Year!

Happy New Year! This is posted in 2013 but it is about my final 2012 run. As you know, it was cold here this am. 37!! But I really wanted to run to close out the year. So I ran around 1 pm. Just 3 miles. But I did it. Bye, 2012! You were good!