And Another One!

I ran the whole 2 miles again this morning so I think I am finally getting back on track here.  Now, if I can just stay healthy and avoid injury I might have a good summer of running.  I am planning to get back to my 3 on, 1 off, 3 on schedule so that means tomorrow will be a day of rest in advance of the Fitnatics 5K.  Timed that just right!

2 Mile Run!

I did my first full 2 miler this morning in about 4 months!  I ran a mile north and back and never walked.  It's been a struggle to get back to it after these problems with my feet but I am finally making progress.  Now the key will be to be consistent about it so I hope I can do that.

Walk and Run

I know you already know what I did! But I'm recording it for posterity anyway. I went for a walk earlier today - just didn't have a run in me! But I did run this afternoon. My new audiobook is just getting started so I'm on the fence about it. I bet it will be great, though.

Still Trying

You are just doing so great!!!  And I'm still trying to get back to running a full 2 miles without walking.  Been a long time since I did that and it's hard to get it back.  My last really decent run was that 5K in SD 3 months ago!  But my feet are so much better now these last couple of weeks and I'm just going to keep at it.  I've been out there every day but one this week but just haven't posted anything.

And another run

Well, my audiobook is done. This was book 2 in the series and it was a little bit disappointing. Basically filler till book 3 comes out. Oh well! I did pushups and squats when I got back. And that's that!

Hills!

I did a bit of hill running before the rain today! Just the hill right outside the house 180th down to 140th. 30 minutes - I used my timer. That's it!

Yay Run!

My run was great today. Why? Because I was so work crank when I left and I got it all run out of me! Very windy on my way back. That's hard!

Running!

Good day for a run here! I did the Fitnatics 5k route again. Really nice. And it was not too cool but just cool enough as I was out and about. As you know, my feet are in tough shape. Maybe I'll check out your running store and see if they have some Mitzuno's.

I went to the gym!

And I actually did something.  Ran on their TM and used the weight machines.  Felt good.  Gotta get back on track here.  Both feet are feeling ok now and so glad for that.

Yay Run!

Very delightful run this morning! Such a beautiful day. It was just so great to be outside. Even though I don't like participating in Wormageddon! I did squats and pushups when I got home. The door handle is the perfect height (for me) for assisted squats. I shall endeavor to not break it off the door!

Quick Run

Just a 20 minute treadmill run today. Makes me sweaty! I also did squats and pushups. And now I'm tired!

I'm here!

Well, you know that! And you know what I've been up to. Except for today because now I'm all alone! I did finally run today. And it was the thing that finally warmed me up. Tomorrow I'll do it in the morning because it will help get the chill out!

I'm still here!

Wow, so long since I've posted! Well, I've been running! And, soon, I'll be running in Wisconsin. Cannot wait! See you later today!!!

See previous entry

Today I did what I did yesterday! OK, not totally. No squats/pushups. I really cannot wait to get back to the gym.

You guessed it........

More running! Today I put my old orthotics in my shoes and my left heel didn't suffer from what's become the usual pain. So I'll keep that in. Did I tell you I've quit running with my garmin? I'm just so slow, I don't need it documented! It kinda brings me down, so it's better to do it without - for now anyway. Did pushups and squats.

More running!

Yep. Did it again! It's been really hot so I've been getting the run in around 8 or 8:30. I also did pushups and situps today. Like my idol does!

Pitiful Run

I did go outside this morning and ran/walked 2 miles but my time was pitiful.  Foot is bothering me today but it's not just that.  I feel so out of shape because of this layoff for the foot and wonder how long it will take to get back into shape.

Good Run

I went earlier today and it was a lot cooler. Way more enjoyable. Big fan! I also did some squats and pushups when I got back. So that's that.

So hot!

I had a very late run today! I didn't leave here until 3 and it was so hot. I almost didn't go. But I did and I did it and now I'm just drinking a ton of water!

Walking

I got on the TM this morning and walked for 20 minutes.  Seemed to go fine but, unfortunately, there is some discomfort (not really pain) still present in the right foot.  Not much can be done if it's arthritis I don't think.  I don't know of the bruised bone is better or not.  Time will tell I suppose.  But I'm not wearing the boot and I did something however little it may be.

Boot Coming Off

I've been in contact via email with Dr. Redburn this afternoon and she says take the boot off and see how things go over the weekend.  I now have a date with her for 9:15 am on Monday.  So, I think I will try to do some walking tomrorow morning and see how it goes.  Not going to try running yet.  But I am so glad to have the boot off!

I ran

Woke up with very sore feet today but I took an ibuprofen and I did run.  3 miles in Kensington.  It was good to be out and about but it did hurt!  But I did it anyway!

Yesterday I did some pushups and squats and, boy, could I really feel them today!

Ouch, my poor feet!

I'll tell you one thing about my sickness enforced running downtime, I really realize how hard it's been on my body.  Specifically my feet.  Now that I'm running again, they just hurt so much.  My arches hurt, the bruise in my left heel is back, and that toe numbness in my right foot is back.  Just feeling really dispirited about our hobby today, Dad!

Today I went out to run but was so sore I just walked.  Whine, pout, whine whine whine!

I'm So Tired of This Boot!

I have to wear it until Friday when I see the Doc again and I hope that will be the end of it.  Can't really do anything with it on.  Not sure it's helping me either so that's discouraging.  But I'm wearing it as directed.  Well, mostly.

Busy Day

It has been really busy here today. I'm working and dealing with the plumbing situation. It's a challenge to coordinate between three units! I did run today, 3 miles. My left heel is getting bruised again. Maybe I need a squishy heel cup in that shoe. Oh, also did pushups and squats here at home.

Two updates!

Yesterday I went over to the YMCA and signed up for their free trial. It was SO amazingly busy. I didn't have any chance at the weight machines. So I did some cardio. I've been told that my usual gym time (around 2:30) is actually their busiest time of the day, because that's when school lets out. So I don't plan on joining there, but I'm glad I checked it out. And today I ran. Kensington loop.

Crap!

Here's the note I just got from Dr. Redburn:

Hi Wayne,

I have reviewed your MRI results. MRI shows "contusion type injury with early osteonecrosis". This means you have a bone bruise and arthritis in the joint. I recommend a short course of immobilization in a CAM boot for approximately 2 weeks to see if rest will help resolve the pain. If that is not successful, I would consider an injection. Have a good weekend!


Danielle Redburn

Slow Run

I'm really having a hard time with energy level.  Just feeling pretty blah and lethargic.  I did run today, but very slow.  And it was hard.  But it was interesting because my new audio book is so good!

Time to get back to the gym.  Maybe tomorrow.

Walking Day

Yeah, I walked today!  Something I haven't done for ages.  Well, health walking.  Obviously I walk to my car and such!  I was going to run today but just didn't have the passion for it.  So I walked.  I walked part of the Kensington route.  You know that little hill on Van Dyke by the school?  I walked over there and then walked those little hills 6 times then walked home.

It was fun and I'm actually sore!

I'm still here!

I've been running the past few days and it is nothing to write home about. So I didn't!  Really slow and plodding and hard. Add to that, my feet hurt again since I've been running again. So I'm pretty cranky about it.

But. I feel so much better finally and today I actually feel energetic. So that's happy!

Iowa Run

I did get on the TM here this morning and did a strong 2 miles.  No walking or pausing.  I was pleased with the effort.  And my foot didn't bother me then and hasn't bothered me all day.  I don't pretend to understand it but I'm thankful for it.

Stiff and Sore This Morning

Wow!  I don't know if it was from finally doing something yesterday or from going up and down that step ladder a hundred times while mounting that 027 Lionel Train to it's new home.  Probably a combination of both but I was (and still am) so stiff and sore this morning.  I did get on the TM but quit it at 1.5 miles and only did half my pushups and situps today.  But at least it was something.  And you know how I said yesterday that I hadn't gained any weight in the last month?  Well, today I was UP 1.2 lbs from yesterday!!!!  How can that be?  I hate that scale!

A New Month, A New Effort

I got on the TM this morning and ran 2 miles.  Felt like I was going to die!  But I did it.  Walked about 30 seconds in the middle though.  Then I did 50 pushups and 50 situps and I wished I was going to die!!  I hope to start a new effort now in April so we'll see.  Amazingly, I didn't gain any weight during our California adventure but I still have lots to lose.

I was hoping to run outside this morning because it was 43 at 8 am.  But the wind had come up and the windchill must have been 20.  Don't know but it was too cold for this old man.

Two in a row!

Look at me! Two days in a row! I must have turned a corner. I actually am still feeling pretty low and am highly medicated. But whatever. I figure running will work it out of my system. At some point, I'll get back to the gym.

And I ran!

I think today was my third run in a three week period. But I did it. Slow. I didn't even wear my watch. And i was tired. And it wore me out after. But that's ok, I just have to get back into the swing of things. Today is the first day I'd say I feel good. I am tired but, otherwise, good.

Foot Hurts

Yes, that's right.  Felt it late yesterday and now again today.  So, I don't think these steroids are doing anything for me.  Might just be something I'll have to live with.

I did get on the TM again this morning and walked 25 minutes.  Also did some pushups and situps but that was hard.  How quickly we lose it if we don't continue to use it.

Back at it!

Well, sorta. I'm better. Without question. But still pretty worn and imperfect. Comparatively, I should say. But today my cough and sore throat were minimal. I do have a noggin ache. But I went for a run. 3 miles, Kensington Loop. Really slow. I did not push it at all. But I did it. Getting hot again here. boo.

Arthritis!

This morning I was so stiff and sore from running yesterday and then shopping that I just walked for 20 minutes on the TM.

This afternoon I saw Dr. Redburn and she thinks I have some arthritis going on in my right foot.  Took xrays and there is no stress fracture or anything broken at all.  The fact that it comes and go indicates to her it's arthritis.  She's putting me on a course of steroids for 6 days to see if that helps.  She looked at my orthotics and think they are fine and I don't need new ones.

I did something, too!

I've been feeling better, just really exhausted. But I decided to go for it and run today. So I did. I went really really really slow. Maybe 40 minutes to do 3 miles. But I did it and I survived. I had a massage schedule this afternoon and Karen took one look at me and said, "Please don't be mad, but I have to reschedule you. You do not look healthy." Which, of course, not mad. I guess I thought I was better when, really, I'm just feeling a bit better than I was. I'm not actually better, that's true. Sigh. Someday.

I Did Something!

I actually got on the TM this morning and ran 2 miles.  It nearly killed me though!  Very hard work and I started coughing the minute I stopped running.  I thought I was over this stuff but not totally I guess.  However, I am determined to get back on the wagon here one way or another.

On another note, my right foot is bothering me today.  Maybe because I ran on it this morning?  I don't know but I have an appointment with the podiatrist here tomorrow at 2:30 pm so hopefully I will find out what is going on down there.

San Diego 5K

We had a good run this morning.  Glad we could do it.

Well, I'm way behind!

I've been doing all sorts of things but not posting!

Today I went to the gym.  Third 5x5 session since my restart.  I I'm already feeling results, super happy about that.

Pretty sure I'll join this gym.

And Again Today

Not the prettiest maybe and not the fastest but I did my 2 mile route here again and pace was 11.06.  Nothing to brag about but I got it done.

I Ran Today!

Well, in between walks I ran!  Did 2 miles and ran most of it but also walked quite a few times.  Only one coughing fit at the 1 mile point.  Gorgeous morning out there.  Finally!  Biggest problem today?  I would stop at intersections and was happy to rest for 10 seconds but, invariably, the folks in their cars waved me on!  Hey, I wanted a breather!

Yesterday's Update

I did run yesterday, 3 miles. Not much else to say, that's what I did! Today I'm pretty worn out, but I still plan on getting to the gym.

Feeling it!

Yesterday I went back to the 5x5. I had gone back to my regular lifting but, after a couple of weeks, I stopped seeing results. So I'll try the 5x5 again. I didn't realize it doesn't just go on forever! I'm glad to know there is a stopping point. Anyway, I can really feel the squats I did! Sore legs!

Borrego Springs

I did run 3 miles from the resort on Saturday morning in Borrego Springs.  Gorgeous morning and beautiful place for a run.

Way Behind in Posting

I have run the last two mornings here but haven't gotten around to posting anything.  Good runs.  Lots of hills!  But that's good for me I know.  Only 2 miles because it's so hard to run when you have to stop at every corner and look for cars!  Next week I need to go somewhere and do a longer run without traffic and stop signs everywhere.

Glad to see you have been keeping up with everything here.

More jumping fun!

I had another PT session today and, again, it was really fun! We worked on jumping the entire time. And pushups when I hit the tape. So lots of pushups! But it was good - running jumps, static jumps, and 360 jumps.

Two Runs!

I've gotten behind in my posting.  Again!  Seems to be happening a lot!  But I did run yesterday and today.  3 miles doing the Kensington Route.

So I'm with you about mixing things up and running less but doing other exercise more.  I love to run, but I feel like I need a break.  And I also feel like my body isn't responding to the work I'm doing when I run.  Which is my way of saying I'm not losing weight!

So glad you are here!

Weights

It took me a long time to work up the motivation to get to they gym today.  I didn't go until 2!  And I just lifted weights.  I just didn't feel like doing cardio.  I told myself I was still drained from my long run.  True or not, it's the story I'm sticking with!

See you tomorrow!  Save travels!

Big run

I was going to post about this yesterday, but I guess I was too tired after my run and and the kinda stressful day we had.

But I did a long run yesterday.  10.3 miles.  Really displeased about the time it took me but I am glad I got it done. 

I started with the Texas Loop doing the hill 3 times.  That gives me 6 miles.  Then I did the Kensington Loop and added some distance by running up Adams each time I reached that horseshoe. 

It has been so hot, so I got up pretty early so I could be done before it got too warm for running. 

My right foot really hurt today.  I am wondering if those flatter shoes were good for my right foot, bad for my left.  And maybe the greater incline shoes are better for the left and worse for the right!  It's hard to know, though, because I also walked two miles from the auto shop in shoes that are not made for traveling such distances.  Anyway, I was thinking I could cut an old thin insole toe section and put that in the toe of my right shoe (under the existing insole) to reduce that "differential". 

Today was a day off!

Short Run Today

I only did a 2 miler this morning because my right foot is really bothering me today.  I am becoming more and more suspicious that I have some arthritis going on there.  Some days it really bothers me (like today) and other days I'm not aware of it at all.  And it doesn't seem to make any difference at all whether I wear the new or old orthotics.  I've been wearing the old ones for days now and it's been fine until last night and again this morning.  But the orthotics don't seem to have any impact on it.  It just wants to "flare up" on occasion.  I have some arthritis in the pointer finger on my right hand according to my Doc.  And the foot acts just like that.  Doesn't bother for days and then does.  I won't be seeing a Doc now before our trip but will maybe go see the podiatrist when we come home.  In the meantime, I plan to live on Aleve 3 weeks from today!

Stuff!

Believe it or not, I have something to report from yesterday! I usually don't do anything after a push night but my appointment with my PT is on Thursdays and I decided to just go for it and hope for the best. I did go to bed at 7 on Wednesday (and laid there till 8:30!) and then I slept again on Thursday from 6 -7:30. So better sleeping than normal on those nights. Anyway, really fun appointment. We did some different things, including kickboxing. But the thing I really loved was jumping! This guy believes in jumping! And he has this thing he's created with these two.....goal post looking things that have gridmarks. And a tape that velcros between them that you jump over. So if you hit it, it comes right off. Because it's velcro! Anyway, I jumped 26 inches! Today I went to the gym and did weights. Really challenging today. And the elliptical for 20 minutes. Oh, and my phone died. So Bart's giving me his old one tonight and I'll use that till I kill it! Julie: Destroyer of technology!!

Good Run This Morning

I had to talk myself into getting on the TM but it was a good run so glad I did.  I punched it up to 6.0 mph for the last 400 meters!

New Shoes

Hurray new shoes! I didn't feel any pain while running, so I hope they do the trick. OK, now to bed. Hopefully to sleep. So I can get up at 1 am and work.

Updates

Today I ran and it really hurt. I decided after a mile that this was my last run in those shoes. They did such mean things to my feet. So I went to milestone after piano and got a new pair. New balance, which I haven't had before. They felt good and seem to have me land on the inside of my heel rather than the outside. Any way, 30 day wear em and love eh, so worth a shot.

My other update is that I realized I haven't tried my old phone with iTunes. Maybe it was the other apps. So I put a book on iTunes and let that play with my beeping app. Played for over an hour, just fine. So.........maybe?

This is another post brought to you by swipe typing!

Good Morning

I was back at it again today.  3 miles on the TM plus the pushups and situps.  Didn't really want to do it this morning but I did and, of course, am glad I did now that it's done!  Always the way it is!  Foot is still bothering but actually seems ok after I've run a half mile or so.  Maybe I just need to run all day every day everywhere I go!

Weights - only weights!

No cardio. I just wasn't feeling it. Didn't get a great night of sleep, had a snack rather than lunch (bad!) and my audiobook listening situation is still very sad. Last night I reset that old phone to factory state. But still no love. I played my audio book and it stopped around 25 minutes. Then again a minute later. So....it's just not going to be my option. Alas!

Weekend Update

Friday I did a big run! 6 miles, Texas loop and I did Texas 3 times. It was good, I was exhausted when I was done. I was running back up Texas with a lady and she said, "sometimes I don't run, but I take really big steps up the hill - it's like doing lunges." So maybe I'll try that sometime. Yesterday I went to they gym. Weights only, no cardio. Just too tired, I actually didn't even want to do the weights. But I wanted to keep this upcoming week on track because it's going to be very busy at work. Because I did gym yesterday, I'm on track to do it tomorrow and then weights with Mike on Thursday. Day off today. So glad about that!

More of the Same

But this morning I made sure the speed was at 5.7!  Right foot is bothering me some again.  Did last fall, went away, did in December, went away, and now it's back again.  Don't want to know what it is until after California!

Back on the TM

But I made a big mistake today!  I always run at 5.7 mph because that's where I'm most comfortable.  Well, this morning, I was really pushing it by the time I was getting close to being done.  When I took the towel off the display I saw that I had set it to 5.8.  Only a tenth faster but I could sure tell the difference by the time I was done.  So, no more of that nonsense!  Otherwise it went fine.

PT Day!

Very fun day with my personal trainer. He's continuing to show me different exercises. I'm learning a lot. I've pretty much given up on the 5x5 and gone back to my normal weights workout, except that I've increased the weight a lot. And I can really tell a difference. Although I know 5x5 is working for Bart! So it does work! I weight exactly the same, but my pants tell me things are changing. Oh, ran there and back. Biked for about 10 minutes.

Well now!

Here is my first post from my new tablet!  It will take some time to get better at swipe typing. I have to think of the keyboard so differently. Exercise my brain I guess!

Interesting article you sent today. I don't know that I fall in the too much zone (do you think we do?) But it sure is getting harder. And slower. Maybe it really is time to branch out.

And on that note, I went to the gym today. Weights and elliptical. I get really sweaty on that thing. So much more than when I run. Anyway, it was good.

Healthy eating today too.

Catching up!

It probably seems like I didn't do anything this weekend but I just didn't check in! I had my computer off and didn't get around to posting. So.....let's see. Friday:Ran three miles. Also, I sure could feel the results of my PT session the day before. Saturday: Should have been a gym day but I drove over there and it was so packed I just left. I realize that probably everyone who normally would go on Sunday was probably there so they could have it out of the way on game day. So I ran 3 miles. Sunday: Gym! And it was absolutely dead. Really delightful. Also did the elliptical for 30 minutes. Monday: I was going to do a 3 mile run this morning but my old phone just would not work. I've kinda been thinking it was this app from the library that was no good but today my Run Tempo app died every time the library app did. So, yeah, angst. Anyway, I came home, downloaded the library book as an album to iTunes, put that on my nano, and then listened to my nano this afternoon. I just like using my phone because it supports apps and I can use Run Tempo on it. Anyway, because I went later (after work), I decided to go over to Texas. So I ran down there and I ended up running texas 3 times before running home. 6 miles! Yay! Slow, but I did it.

More of the Same

This is getting boring, isn't it?  But I did it again today anyway.

Back At It

I got back on the TM this morning and did my 3 miles plus the pushups and situps.  Not nearly as stiff and sore as I thought I might be after that class on Thursday.

Personal Trainer Day!

Meeting 2 with my Personal Trainer. Super like him. I ran over (under a mile) and then did the bike for 10ish minutes. Then it was time for our appointment. And he showed me a bunch of different exercises. I'm not feeling sore right now, but I bet I will a little bit tomorrow. I like this, though, because he's not breaking me. Thing I learned today: pushups work the same muscle group as the bench press! I almost ran again this afternoon because I really wanted to listen to my audiobook. But I don't want to get into overkill. So I didn't.

Whole New Routine at the Gym

In December I was just starting to feel like I was "getting it."  Today, a whole new routine!  Says she changes it up every 3 months so I was back in spasticville today.  Feel so totally uncoordinated when I go there!  Good workout though - what I could do of it.  Part of my problem is that I can't hear and understand a word she is saying.  Music is loud and without the hearing aids I don't get anything that she says.  So I can't follow instructions because I don't know what they are.  I just have to watch and try to copy.  I'll go again next week though because I think it's a good change up from running every day.

3 miles

I almost didn't go because I was so tired. But I decided what the heck, I can walk if I don't really feeling like running once I get out there. But I ran the entire way, so that's good. Turkey meatloaf for dinner tonight! So far that is the only part of my dinner plan. Better think of some vegetable.

One More Time

More of the same for me this morning.  Very discouraged by my weight though.  I have been really good this week and haven't lost an ounce.  I did better when I was in Florida and eating fried shrimp every other day.  No kidding.  I just don't understand how weight works.

Gym day with the girls tomorrow and then a day off on Friday when we are in Duluth.

I'm tired!

I did run today, but that's not why I'm tired. It's just been a busy and kinda stressful day. And I'm still working! Almost done, though. I had a good run. Really beautiful day today. My old phone that I'm using when I run died on me again today! First time that has happened since I have started holding it in my hand when I run. And, yep, it happened after I decided not to hold it in my hand.

More of the Same

Yep, same old story here.  Not a body scrubbing place in sight!

Big day!

Guess I made up for my day of exercise slack yesterday. I didn't sleep well at all Saturday night, and I was pretty much a zombie yesterday. But today I ran, lifted weights at the gym, and did the elliptical! I know, nuts! Today was a scheduled gym day but things were getting a little harry with work and it was getting ready to rain. Because I was starting to question my ability to get to the gym, I decided to run. 3 miles. Kensington Loop. Zero coyotes. Then it turned out I could get to the gym, so I did! I did my routine, 5x5 style. Then I decided to do the elliptical, mostly because I wanted to listen to my book. Thursday Mike (my PT) is going to measure me. Then I'm going to set some kind of goal and some kind of reward. Not a food reward, though. I was thinking that a pedicure would be a good reward. Or maybe a visit to that Korean body scrubbing place I love.

See Yesterday's Post

Did the same today.  Seemed more like work today though.  But I got it done.

Back in the Game

I got on the TM this morning and ran a whole 3 miles without walking or pausing.  Will probably pay for it but I did it and felt good about it.  I also did my full complement of pushups and situps (50 each) which I neglected in Florida.  So back at it.

My butt hurts!

I have a pretty interesting result (to me!) of my session yesterday. Usually when I do squats, my quads hurt. Today it is my butt that hurts. Different form! Let's see if I can keep it up. I think I'll make some modifications on the 5x5 so that I can make sure I'm doing the forms correctly. Like with the squat. I ran this afternoon. And not in Coyote Kensington! I decided to do the Texas Loop. I ran down to Texas, did the hill once, and came home. I suppose I have to start training for the half here soon.

PT Day!

What a really great meeting I had today! We went though all the exercises in the 5x5 so I know what I'm doing and don't hurt myself. So I'll continue to do that at the gym and then, next week, we'll work on other different things. I also asked him to measure me next week so I can keep track of any size changes. I ran there and back. I think it's just under a mile each way. So, fun day!

Last Cape Coral Run

I was a little late getting out there this morning and it was already 70 degrees but I did my 2.3 mile route around the neighborhood here.  Very nice.  And I wore the old orthotics in the Atrex shoes and had no problem at all so guess I will stick with that arrangement for now.

We will be leaving the house here at 7:30 am tomorrow so that will be a day off for me.  But I am really looking forward to that TM in the basement on Saturday!  NOT!

Tiny Hills

Today I did tiny hill intervals. It was good. Listened to my book which got me to 30 minutes rather than stopping at 20 minutes! Tomorrow is my appointment with PT. I'm excited about it. I'll fill you in.

Another Run

I did another run here this morning but wore my old running shoes with the orthotics.  These are the shoes I retired when I bought the Atrex a while back.  However, these shoes are done.  No support left in them at all so it didn't go well.  Will go back to the Atrex shoes tomorrow.  Guess I'll go back to the old orthotics, too, because they didn't bother me in those shoes.  Can't keep it all straight!  Tomorrow will be my last outside run until I get to SD!

Running

Really not too much to report. I went for a 3 mile run today. Absolutely beautiful out. Pretty sore from my gym times yesterday!

Day off!

Well, yesterday was a day off from exercise. Today was a day off from work. Today I went and met the personal trainer and I signed up for 6 30 minute sessions. I liked him and his facility. Very low key, I'll feel comfortable there. He is going to show me the 5x5 exercises, per my request. I want to make sure I'm doing them correctly! And then we'll do other things, as well. After that I went to the gym and did one of my 5x5 sessions. Then I did the elliptical for 20 minutes. Level 7 today, not level 9! Still very challenging, though. And, I think, a way better workout. Level 9 was such a grind but I didn't feel all sweaty. Today I was really sweaty. Good sign, I think! Running tomorrow!

Good Morning

What a beautiful morning here! I went for a 2.3 mile around the neighborhood and it was just gorgeous out there.  I did a little walking though, too.  I'm just not what I use to be!

I am going to go shoe shopping today I think.  There is a running store here and my feet are becoming more and more uncomfortable in those Aetrex shoes I bought a couple of months ago.  I feel like my orthotics are wrapping up around my feet.  Don't know how to explain it but I think these shoes are too narrow.  Should have gotten wider shoes. I don't have this problem when I put them in my everyday Asics that use to be my running shoes.  I'm going to check it out anyway.

Cape Coral 5K

I completely forgot to post this yesterday!  Must be having too much fun here.

Anyway, we were up at 5:45 am - WAY TOO EARLY when on vacation!  We left the house at 7:00 which also turned out to be too early because there was no traffic to deal with at that time on a Saturday morning.  It was only 50 degrees though so we even had the heater on in the car driving to the start area.  Run/walk started at 8:00 am.  I did terrible!  Very slow.  I just don't know what's happened to me that I feel so out of shape this winter.  My weight is up as we all know but it's been at this level for more than a year now so I don't know that that's the only issue.  But ever since the Whistlestop I just feel so sluggish and out of shape.  Oh well, I will just keep plugging along and hope for the best.  I'm not going to quit and do nothing.

I am doing nothing this morning, however.  Didn't sleep well and feel stiff and sore from yesterday's effort.  And we had company (Carl and Diane Hansen) here for dinner last night and they didn't leave until after 9 pm and we weren't done cleaning up and doing dishes until almost 10:00.  So when I went to bed I was still too keyed up I think.

That's the report from the land of old people for today!

Texas Loop Run

It's been awhile since I've run down to Texas and then home, but that's exactly what I did today. I got a pretty late start but we didn't get too hot today, so that was fine. My quads are just all torn up from the squats I've been doing so that made running very challenging. I suppose I should take a day of rest, maybe tomorrow. Maybe!

Day B of 5x5

Well, I was super sore from squats, I'll tell you that! But they were on the menu again today so I did them. I was going to do them with a bar only. Last time I did them with a weighted bar. But the bars that you actually put weights on seem to weigh more than the pre-weighted bar I used the other day! So I used that 20 pound bar again. After weights, I did 20 minutes on the elliptical which was very challenging. I had it at a high interval level. I have an appointment on Monday with someone at Science Fitness on Adams Avenue. I just want to make sure that I'm doing my weight exercises right! And if our meeting goes well, I'll buy a 6 (30 minute) session package. That package comes out the same as it does for Chuze, my gym. So we will see what Monday brings!

Running Sore!

Seriously, it's like I've never done a squat before! I cannot believe how much I can feel the weight lifting workout from yesterday. Crazy. But a good sign. I did run today, intervals. The tiny hills. And I actually made it for 30 minutes! I had my doubts when I started because my muscles were so sore! But I did it. Absolutely beautiful day out there. Really delicious.

Something Different - For Real!

Not just different listening material! As you know, I've been going to the gym and lifting weights. You also know that I'm not losing any weight. I do think I'm making some muscle gains, but not as much as I'd like. I know I've mentioned that I've been toying with the idea of going to a trainer. But, honestly, I just don't want to spend that money. Anyway. The other day Bart told me about a weightlifting program called 5x5: http://stronglifts.com/5x5/ I decided to give it a try and I mentioned it to Angie. She says this is the program that Mike and Josh have been using! I did day 1 yesterday and, I'm surprised, but it was pretty hard! Challenging. And this morning I can feel it. Which means I didn't start my weight low enough, I suppose. In theory, I'm supposed to go up 5 pounds each new session. But I am going to hold steady till I'm unsore. There are questions. I don't have a workout partner so I never want to lift to the point of needing a spotter. I guess at some point I'll just plateau my weights. But I wonder if it will stop working then or if I will just maintain. Also, the plan says to take a true day off between lifting sessions. I am not going to do that. I am going to run. So......how much will that screw me up? I will find the answers through trial and error, I'm sure! I kinda suspect that these rules are really for meatheads who want to super bulk. Which is not my plan. My goals are: Fat reduction, increased calorie burning, muscle, strength. I have decided I'll try this for 12 weeks and see if I have any changes. I can always go back to my old routine or try a different method, if need be.

Something Different

What was different? I ran listening to actual music today! I don't know how long it has been since I've done that! It's been 5 books at 20 hours each long! It was fun. Good run. Really sweaty! I weighed myself today and it was, as usual, a total disappointment! I really thought I'd see a few pounds down but no. Just one. Oh well! I just got off the phone with you and you are having a WONDERFUL time!

Great Run!

I must be feeling better! Today I ran 4.5 miles - just for the heck of it! Well, that's not quite true. I was at such an exciting part of my audio book and almost done with it that I really ran because I wanted to keep listening. And, yep, now it's time to start the 6th and final audiobook! Slow pace, but that's normal now! In fact, I'm gonna stop saying it! A cross country team ran by me (Ok, technically, they passed me!) and said, "Keep it up!" which is sweet.

Weekend update!

I guess I forgot to post yesterday! I did run - 3 miles. It really wasn't great. Felt hard and it was slow. But I think I was probably still in recovery mode from late night of work on Friday. Anyway, I did it. Today I went to the gym and I didn't want to go! But, as usual, I was glad when I got there. Lifted weights and did the elliptical. Rained all day today! Really fun!

Cape Coral - Outside Run

Hey, this is great!!  Ran around the neighborhood this morning.  Just gorgeous.  About 60 I think, sunny, no wind.  Perfect.  Kind of a slow run though but at least I was outside!

Quick Little Hills

Super busy day today so I just ran some short hills (intervals!) for 20 minutes. Push tonight so I will be working at 1:30 and probably won't run tomorrow!

Gym Again

And it was fun again! 2:30 is the time to go. It's slow then. So I lifted weights. Did some new leg stuff. I bet I'll feel it tomorrow! After weights I did the elliptical for 20 minutes. I'm a lot better but not quite there yet. Less coughing but today I sound like a 60 year smoker sometimes! Last night I took a half serving of Mucusnex (I don't know how to spell that!) because I kept coughing after I was in bed. So I'm going to take another one tonight before I lay there coughing for an hour!

Back in Business!

Or I'm pretending to be! Actually, as the day progressed, I am more pretending. I am better, no question. But I have such a headache this afternoon and evening. Maybe it's just all the changing pressures in my body! I ran today - Kensington route. Only a couple slackers still have decorations up! Good run. Decent pace. Then I did ab stuff when I got back. I'm feeling flabby after these days of moping!

I did something!

Yay! I went to the gym today! First time I've done any exercise in days. I'm not 100% but I feel so much better than I have been. I thought the gym would be busier today with post-new year people, but I suppose I was early enough that they were still working. I lifted weights. It was really challenging and I used some lighter weights. I can tell I've been off. And then I did the elliptical. I was going to do 30 minutes but only did 20. I really wanted to cough! And I didn't feel like hacking at the gym. Headache is having a bit of a resurgence here tonight, so I'm happy to have nice brand new sheets to sleep on! That cures all ills! I went to the office today and was relieved that the entire office is already sick! So I fit right in.

Same Old Story

Did my usual again and it was ok.  Didn't have a good attitude about it but I got it done.  Just didn't feel like it this morning but glad I did it now that it's done.

2 Miles Today

I got 2 miles in on the TM this morning but my lungs were still burning so glad that was my goal for today.  Didn't start coughing like I did yesterday though so I think there's some progress being made.  I did all 50 pushups and situps, too, and that went easier than the running.  Not 100% yet but getting there.

Half a Run...

...is better than no run at all.  I think.  I guess.  I hope.

I started out fine but my lungs started to burn at a 1/2 mile and by 1.5 miles I was starting to cough so I called it a day.  Did half my pushups and situps, too, so it was not a full meal deal but it's a start.  I do feel very, very much better so I know it will continue to get better, too.

Hang in there!  It is survivable!