Hello gym!

Well, it sure was busy at the gym today! And I didn't recognize a single person there, except for the employees. Lots of new faces. Literally lots! There must have been......10 people there today! Maybe 15. So still not actually busy, but busier! And I hope every single new person sticks with it and comes to love the gym! I did get all my exercises done today although I did have to modify the order in which I did them. Because busy! But that's ok. I didn't do any cardio. I did do one new exercise that Jessica told me about today. It's called the plank jack....or something like that! Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-32-R1Pgjg I'll let you know how I feel tomorrow! Oh, also wanted to say, it was hard to go back. My joints actually felt stiff! I did lighter weights for some things, too. Meeting Bart at Tender Greens tonight for dinner!

Back on the TM

I got back on the TM this morning and my right foot was fine.  So yesterday's injection seems to be taking hold already.  Glad for it!

Injection Today

I had another injection in my right foot this afternoon so I am very hopeful about getting back on the TM tomorrow morning.  I will report!

Last Run!

Ah, today was it! So sad! But we will be together again soon and that is a very happy thing! Today I ran for 22 minutes. 5 pace. Did the incline step thing again, where I started at 2 for two minutes then did 3 > 4 > 5 > 4 > 3 > blah blah blah! It was good, felt good!

Plugginig Along

I continue to be doing my usual 2 miles every morning plus the pushups and situps.  Seems to be going well so I need to up my game a little again.  Might try a 1% incline tomorrow!  Whew!  I'm tired already.

Happy New Year!

Well, hello 2016! So far, I'm darn impressed with the new year! It was a beautiful and enjoyable day. I just ran three miles on your most excellent treadmill. I started at 5.2 / 2%. Worked up to 3%. Then started increasing my pace. Which meant I had to decrease my incline! Ended up at 5.6% / 1.5 incline. I ran for 30 minutes. See you soon for dinner!

Adios, 2015!

I walked out 2015! Just didn't have the energy to run today but I wanted to do something on the last day of the year. So I spent 30 minutes on the treadmill. Started at a 3 incline and ended at 4. I didn't walk super fast, but it was good enough to get my blood moving! Goodbye, 2015! You were a good year!

I'm so behind!

I've been so slacking on posting! But I have been exercising, as you know! Today I ran 20 minutes, at a 5 pace. 10 minutes at a 2% incline and 10 minutes at 3%. And more tomorrow!

TM is busy this week!

With 3 of us using it nearly every day the old TM is really getting a good workout this week!  Glad to see that it's working so well.

I've been doing my usual 2 miles plus pushups and situps.

Back At It

After two days off for Christmas I got back on the beast this morning.  It still works so I had to do the whole 2 miles.

What a run!

I love your treadmill! Really solid piece of equipment! As you know, I did a 30 minute run today at the Deloach Gym. I ran at a pace of 5. I did 2 minutes at a 3% incline, 2 at 4%, 2 at 5%, then back down and back up again. It was good - challenging. But the 5% would be done by the time I started thinking "What the heck am I doing!?" Thanks for the setup!

Lazy Reporting But Not Running

I've been running every morning here but have just gotten lazy about reporting it since your arrival!  Good to have you here!

Brrrr!

Little bit chilly when I left for my run this afternoon! I was comfortable by the time I got back here but not warm, that's for sure. Busy day at work and then I ran errands so I didn't get to run until after 3. It was good though and my muscles are twitching now! Bart gave me a fitbit for Christmas! It has been super fun to have. I didn't wear it when running though, because I want to keep my everyday walking separate from my running. At least for now. I have only walked like 2000 steps today! 6000 Sunday and 5000 yesterday. It's been eye opening! See you tomorrow!!

Adios, Gym!

I had a good visit to the gym today after work. Did all the usual stuff and I also did 15 minutes on The Stairway to Hell, which I haven't done for awhile. That felt good. It was pretty busy there today, but I got all my stuff done and didn't have to wait. I think that I'll switch between treadmill / floor exercises when I'm at your house. I'll do pushups, squats, lunges, and abs. Sounds like we might be running outside!

More of the Same

Took yesterday off but got back on the TM this morning for 2 miles and then my exercises.

Yes, we are all decorated!  Come and see.

You had a busy weekend!  Such a party girl!

Getting Back On Track

I did run on the TM both yesterday and today and did some pushups and situps, too.  I should have gone outside this morning.  It was 40 at 6:30 am!  Very mild.  But I went downstairs instead.

I ran!

Work has been really busy and chaotic. I didn't get any running done yesterday! Today I did run, though. Push to production tonight (maybe....) so I won't be up to much tomorrow! Good run today, though. Really nice out and my time is not good but a tiny bit better. It for sure isn't worse!

Texas x 2

How long has it been since you've seen that as a title?! It's been so long. I don't know why I got the tickle to do it today, but I did. And it was hard! Not gonna be a big girl and say 'challenging' or 'difficult'. It was HARD! But, on the plus side, on my first trip up (at about 1/2 way) I thought, "Well, I'm only going to be able to do this once." But, in fact, I did it twice. So that was great! I've been searching all over for a picture of an old fire truck I saw today. It looked kinda Model A/T-ish, but it had a closed top. And it had silver pipes attached to the side. It was super neat looking. I tried to weigh myself again today but I just need to get a new scale, sadly. Or maybe that's good! But it just doesn't work. Oh, catch up: I ran on Thursday and went to the gym yesterday.

Streak Comes To An End

I have been running every morning this week and doing well.  So I packed my stuff and planned to run here, too, on their brand new treadmill that I was told about the other day.  However, when I arrived I see the new treadmill laying on the basement floor still mostly in its box!  Guess I won't be running now until I am home again on Tuesday morning.  I will see what the temperature is in the morning but I didn't bring my long pants or long sleeve running clothes so it'll have to be pretty warm!

Gym times!

Good gym visit today. Busy there, though. I'm sure they're all the same people who always go but our schedules just don't always align. They probably saw me and thought, "Who's this lady using my machine?!!" Lots of squats and lunges today. I'll feel those tomorrow, for sure. No snow here for cross training, but it sure feels cold. I say "feels" because I know it isn't actually cold! I've got to emotionally prepare myself for real deal cold here soon!!

Cross Training

We had about 3 inches of the wet, heavy stuff overnight so I cross trained this morning by shoveling it!  Glad it wasn't more.

Slow run

Probably I should have taken the day off. Do you ever run on a day when you know full well that you ought to be taking a break? That was today for me. Gym sore and I didn't sleep well last night. I suppose I am on long weekend time and that does not mean going to bed at 9 pm! But I did it and that's that. Slow and plodding is how I felt. Ah well. That's how it is. I might do a weigh in tomorrow. Maybe! I'm feeling a little brave about it.

Gym Day!

I did it! Got back to the gym. Didn't want to but was so glad I did (yep, I've said it before, you've heard it before!). It was very busy there today but I got all my exercises done. They were playing 80s rap, so that was fun. I felt like a trembling fawn when I left. I know I'll be feeling it tomorrow! I did run yesterday. It was ok. It's so much cooler out, which is great (cooler = 70) but really dry. I won't wait till so late in the day to run tomorrow. I felt weird today but I think that's because I've been eating holiday style. Time to get back on track. For a little bit, at least!

Happy Thanksgiving!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - in Kensington! I did go for a run this morning (thanks for the inspiration!) and saw that my Kensington neighbors are doing Christmas decoration prep. They'll be ready in no time! Good run - have about another minute off my time here so I'm finally in the 11s again! I averaged about 11m 15s miles, by my estimate. Since I broke my garmin (yeah...that happened), I have just been using the timer on my phone. It's a lot cooler now and I actually ran in a long sleeve shirt today. We had rain this evening. Not a lot, but still fun!

Dash & Dine 5K

Well, I finished ahead of the walkers.  And I don't just mean those who were walking.  I mean those who were using walkers.  But I finished!  And got a t-shirt!  Now, where's that turkey?

Stiff and Sore!

I also hadn't lifted my 10 lb weights in a long time until yesterday again and, oh my, I can feel it across my chest today!  But I did it again anyway along with a 2 miler and the 50 reps again on pushups and situps.  Really feeling it now though.

Now they are calling for snow flurries for tomorrow morning, too!  Could be an interesting run!

Another Run!

I decided to run today because we're doing our production release so I'll be up at 1:30 am tomorrow. Maybe I'll have just enough energy to gym. Maybe. We'll see. But I know I won't feeling like running. And it was a really nice day for it. Good outing even though it was a bit later in the day. Still cool enough. And I was able to listen to my audiobook, always a win!

Upping my Game

Ran a full 2 miles on the TM this morning and then did 50 pushups and 50 situps (2 reps of 25 each)!  We'll see how stiff and sore I feel tomorrow!

I'm sore!

I sure can feel the gym today. Funny, but I didn't really feel sore in my legs until after I ran. Then I felt stiffness! Good run today, Kensington route. You asked me recently if I was still doing Kensington and I cannot recall if I answered. But, yes, I still run that route. It's cooler today (yay!) but still pretty dry. Misty tonight, though, so maybe that is going to change for tomorrow. We'll see!

Sunday Gym

I had a good visit to the gym today. Finally! It was really challenging today because I haven't been for awhile. But I got all of my exercises done and I'm ready to get back to the gym a couple more times this week. Tis the season!

Only +19 this morning!

So, needless to say, I did my running indoors.

Day off tomorrow as we will be heading to Duluth by 8:45 for lunch with GiGi and Dorothy's funeral.

Yesterday and Today

It rained here all day Tuesday and into the night but when we got up yesterday the sun was shining and it was 55!  So I went for a walk outside.  Windy but not too bad and nice to be in the sunshine.  A couple hours later the clouds came back and rain started again while the temps dropped.  This morning it was only 25 out there!!  So I ran on the TM today and that's my future now I am sure.

Another Run

Someday I'll go back to the gym. But that day was not today and it is also not tomorrow! But I did run today and that's good. Pretty nice out. Little more humidity in the air today which feels good. Super tired tonight and I'm really looking forward to going to bed. Soon.

Back on the Road!

As you know, I took a few days off. But I got back out there today and had a good run. It was late in the day so I was all alone. Well, no other runners! Anyway, good run. Getting ready for Suzy to come over tonight. We're having a musical interlude.

Making Progress

I'm not nearly as stiff and sore today as I was just a couple days ago so feel that I'm making some progress.  Did the TM and exercises again today.  Now, if I could just lose a few pounds I know I would feel so much better.  But how to do that when your mother keeps cooking?

Started with a light rain yesterday and still here today and even tomorrow they are saying.  Firepit is full of water again so must have had good rain during the night.  We're getting heavy showers for 15-20 minutes and then just drizzle in between.

Sorry you are so tired but I do know how that feels!

And Again

But this morning it's raining here!  Not that that makes any difference on the TM but it's something different to report.  Did you ever get rain yesterday?

After 4 days now I feel like I am starting to make progress on the running and the exercises.

And Again

But I really didn't feel like it this morning.  Stiff and sore and I suppose it's because I haven't really been doing much for 3 weeks and now I am.  Just have to keep at it.

Another Morning on the TM

Seemed to go a little better today so I'm hopeful!  Just have to keep at it I know.  Persistence is the key.

I ran!

Didn't really want to, though! But I had a massage tonight and I suspect I'll want to take it easy tomorrow. We shall see! Anyway, I ran. And it was cool again but really dry. I am glad the heat is gone but I sure miss the humidity!

I Did Something!

I got on the TM this morning and did 1.5 miles!  Then I did 25 pushups and 25 situps.  All of it felt like I hadn't done a thing forever.  And I haven't!  But felt good to do it today and plan to keep it up.

And Gym!

I went to the gym a little before noon today and that is apparently the time to go! Ghost town! Got my weightlifting done and I also ran on the treadmill for 15 minutes. You would not believe the drama and angst my book people are being subjected to right now! I cannot believe I forgot to tell you that I thought I lost my sunglasses! You know, the awesome running sunglasses you gave me for Christmas one year? I've had them a long time! Well, I accidently wore them as regular sunglasses last weekend. And I try to never do that because I know if I use them for every day, I'll lose them! Well, after last weekend I couldn't find them anywhere! Just....deep sigh. That thing I knew would happen - it happened. Yesterday, though, I decided to look behind my entertainment center and, sure enough, they were back there on the floor. Guess I didn't know my own strength when I put them away and they feel back there. But I was super happy to have found them!

Welcome Home!!!

The title says it all! Welcome home! Hope you got a great night of sleep in your very own bed. That's delicious! I hope you take tomorrow (today when you read this!) off. You need some lounging, I think! I had a good run today here. Slow. As per usual! But good, all the same. Nice and cool out and I felt pretty energetic. All good!

Gym Times

I'm feeling so excellent this afternoon and evening. Probably because I spent money on going to the doctor finally just to be told, as usual, that I am absolutely fine! I did go to the gym this afternoon. Did my usual weights. I heard one of my pals correct the lifting posture of some random guy today. Which....I know he's helping. And that's good. But that happened to me once years ago and it made me SO uncomfortable. Like...am I doing everything wrong? Is everyone watching me? So this is clearly something I need to contemplate and meditate. Because it's actually a good thing for someone to want to help. Right?! Yes. I've got to work on this. I'm very wrapped up in the need to not be seen making mistakes and that's impossible because I'm a human being! So I tell myself. Anyway! I did weights. And I also ran on the treadmill for 15 minutes. I did hills at a 5.5 pace. One minute of hills, one minute flat. I figured that was kind of like that workout we read about. And of course I cannot remember the name!

Running

Slow run. I really didn't quite feel like it. Not 100 percent today, for sure. Alas! But I did it. So much cooler here now. Huge relief. Really glad!

Back in business!

I woke up with such a bad headache on Friday. It was very sad. So I didn't do anything on Friday or Saturday. Feeling way better today though so I did go to the gym. No cardio. Can't figure out about the headache. From my food journal, I see the last one I had was on October 13th. I did have a common food the night before each one. Which normally would make me say, "That's it!!" But it was brussels sprouts from a local store and I only had about 1/2 cup. So.....I mean, what would someone put in brussels that would do that? So I think it's something else. Who knows what. Weather maybe.

On Sabbatical

I guess I'm on sabbatical until we get home now.  Don't like it but that's the way it is.

Run!

I'm sore! Yesterday I did lunges and squats and I can really feel it. I did run today though. Not my best showing. But I wanted to get out and about so I did. I've been listening to a fun book, so that made it enjoyable. So much cooler here right now. In fact, I used my seat heater tonight! I meant to tell you the gym was so busy yesterday!

200% Humidity!

And I went out there and ran 1.25 miles in it this morning.  Terrible.  Felt like I couldn't get a good breath.  Had to walk some in the middle.  Temp was about 75 but the humidity.....

Gym Day

I ended up not running or going to the gym yesterday. Enjoyed a day off. And I also enjoyed an amazing thunder and lightening and rain storm here! I stayed up until almost 11:30 listening to it. So wonderful and fun. And I saw a picture perfect rainbow as I was driving home from work yesterday. In fact, it was on the front page of the paper today so I wasn't the only one who thought it was picture perfect! Gym today. Just weight lifting, no cardio. But I do plan on running tomorrow. Maybe. I'm feeling so old!

Morning Walk

I was so stiff this morning that I opted for a walk instead of a run.  I suppose from being in the Gulf yesterday and playing in those waves which I loved but am paying for this morning.  Mom went with me and we walked a half mile down the beach and back.  Another gorgeous morning here.  Saw a man who appeared older than me running a very fast pace for a very long time.  He passed us twice and he never let up.  I watched him for a long time.  I was impressed.

So.....lunges work!

Whoa, is my butt sore!  I can really feel those lunges that I did at they gym yesterday.  I think I'll start splitting between lunges and squats at each gym visit. 

But I wasn't too sort to run!  Did three miles today, the usual route.  Kensington is already getting cleaned up from their Halloween festival. 

Good run, my time is about a minute down in total.  I haven't done that treadmill hill run in awhile, so I will do that again soon here. 

Hope you're having an amazing time in your hammock!  Or ham hock, as The Guys used to call it!

Surprise! Another Post!

Well, here I am again!  Two days in a row.  Today I went to the gym.  And I actually drove over there twice.  I figured that everyone would be at home this morning because the Chargers were playing at 10 am.  So I went to the gym around 10:20 and it was packed!  Well, the parking area was!  I decided that I would run a couple of errands and head back over to the gym later.  So that's exactly what I did.  I got there around 2 or so and there were 5 people at the gym.  Including me and the worker! 

Today I did lunges so we'll see how those feel on me tomorrow.

I also went for a walk today.  I wanted to go to Villainous Lair and I think that's about a 1 mile walk each way.  It's over by the post office on Adams.  Anyway, they were closed for some maintenance work today.  Which was totally sad!  I checked their hour online before I went but it didn't list a one off.  Makes me wonder if they had some kind of emergency in the building because I bet a retail place dislikes being close on a Sunday. 

But it was a walk all the same.  Oh, I did walk over to that area yesterday, too.  I went to Dark Horse to get some coffee. 

That's my report!

Quick post!

I haven't been posting!  Bart mentioned he hadn't seen many posts from me recently and I looked through and was surprised at how few posts I've been making. I will do better!

Although today's report is a day off!  But I did go to the gym yesterday and I can really feel it. Especially in my legs. Gym again tomorrow!

I ran!

Well, things are finally cooling down here. Thank goodness! Maybe the high was between 80 and 85. Better than 100+! I did run today. Finally getting back to normal after that early morning. Pace was better than it has been, so that's happy. Not much to report - didn't see anyone out and about. Well, I saw some people gardening. Oh, I have this to report. Kensington is 100% ready for Halloween!

Outside, Hilly Run

Wow.  It's a lot "hillier" here when you're on foot than when you're in a car!  But I ran a good 1.5 miles out there this morning in a cool mist.  Not rain, just mist.  But it felt good to do something and be out there in spite of the hills.

Another Hotel Run

I did it this morning first thing but forgot to post it.  Ran 1.5 miles on the TM.  This fitness center is on the 3rd floor.  Never been to one that wasn't on the ground floor.  The whole time I'm running I'm wondering who was in room 225 and what did they think was going on above them!  Then we did a lot of walking today touring around.  But we also did a lot of sitting because we got caught in Tennessee Titans home bound traffic after their game.  What a mess!

Hotel Run

We drove about  6 hours today and digested the news about Joshua along the way.  Very stressful drive around St. Louis, MO.  Traffic worse than SD!  So when we got to the hotel I did go down to the fitness center and ran 1.25 miles.  Room was very warm and that's all I could muster but it felt good to do that much.  Great stress reliever.

Another 50+ degree morning!

So, of course, I had to go outside and I did.  Nice morning, good run.  Taking tomorrow off as we begin our travels.

Good 2 Miler

On the TM this morning but I did a strong 2 miles.  Hope I can keep at it while on vacation.  That's always a problem for me but I just have to keep at it..

Ready for a day off

I'm tired! I did run today but it was uninspired and unimpressive! I do need a day off but I'm aiming for Wednesday. So I'll gym tomorrow, because weights is easier for me to do even when I'm tired.

Outside Again!

I really wasn't expecting to do another outside run until we are south somewhere but it was 51 this morning and very light wind so I did it.  Wore long pants and two shirts!  But it was actually very pleasant.

More exercise later today.  I'm washing windows!

Yesterday's Update

I forgot to post yesterday! Not much to say - gym day. Did weights and no cardio. Just wasn't feeling that. I did a couple new things and did not do the thing that I think is making my shoulder sore.

Did it!

Even though I really didn't want to! I finally dragged myself to the gym. And even when I got on the treadmill I said to myself, "I could just leave right now....." But I started. And I finished! Did that same hill routine again of 5 pace and level 5. I think next time I do that I'll do 5.1 pace. Just keep bumping it up one. Way less stiff today.

I'm smartin!

I am really stiff today from something I did at the gym Not sure what, because I only did "the usual". Well.....I also ran today. Overkill. But I took yesterday off and I had such a frustrating time the last couple of days that I just needed to get out and run. So I did and then I gymmed. maybe it was just too much. Finally cooler today. I hope I can sleep tonight, it's been too hot.

Good Run

I have been off for a couple days.  Well, Wednesday because of that flight over the valley and yesterday I did do a long walk on the TM but didn't run.

Today, however, I did run (on the TM - only 31 out there this morning!) and it went well.  Have just been doing 1.5 miles and think I'm ready to go back to 2.  Also did my exercises.

Weights

Busy day at the gym! I got everything done but couldn't do my exercises in the exact uptight obsessive order I always do! It all worked out. No cardio today, though. Just wasn't feeling it. So now I'm home. Sweating. Better clean up!

Interesting day at the gym!

It was hot again today! Not as hot. But hot. I did run, but I went to the gym to do it. And it was interesting because I used the hills setting. So I did a pace of 5/mile and my "level" (hardness, I guess?) was 5. And it was flat for 1 minute, a hill for one minute. And continued like that. The highest hill was 4.7% incline. Which I would have been able to maintain for any real duration but it was only a minute so that was doable. I liked it and I'm going to do it again! Hopefully this will help with my pace.

I ran!

I was able to get out today before it got too hot. It was probably 80 when I ran at 9 am but that's better than the 100 it was later!

Kensington is getting ready for Halloween!  Drove over there tonight to grab this pic:

TM this Morning

It was 54 out there but the wind has come up today so I opted for the TM instead.  Did my run and my exercises.  Nothing special but I got it done.

Little Gym

Took me awhile to work up to it, but I finally got to the gym today. But I didn't do much. I did one of my exercises and, when I got up, I actually thought I was going to faint! I had to sit down. So I wrapped it up. I'm not one of those people who believes in exercising till I'm sick. And I didn't do that much - or anything unusual or different. It was just too darn hot today! Sadly, more of the same tomorrow.

What a Gorgeous Morning in Wisconsin!

It was 55 when I left the house and 61 when I got back.  Full sunshine, very light breeze, some spectacular trees along the way (but not many).  And they are saying this is our last hurrah because a cold front is coming in tonight.  The high tomorrow will only be 60 but today supposed to get to 80.  So how could I resist?  I couldn't.  Did a nice 1.6 mile run and felt good.  Pace was 10:34.  Just perfect day out there.  This afternoon Mom and I are going to Interstate Park and hike around the lake just to enjoy this summer day.

Good gym on a weird day!

Today was weird! I was up pretty late testing last night and was going to make today a short day. But then we decided to do a hotfix tonight so I had to run automation on preview before we push to production. And I'll get up at 1 am to run automation on Production. So I went to the gym around 10:30. I've not gone at that time - well during the week. And it's different. Lot's of people. And I kept thinking, "Why aren't you at work?!" but they were probably thinking that about me, too! I did get my weightlifting in. No cardio today, though.

Inside Run

Only 42 out there this morning and some wind so I opted for the TM and it went well.  Also the exercises.  I'm about due for a day off, too, so will see what tomorrow brings.

Outside Today

Well, it was +52 and no wind at all.  Cloudy but very nice out there.  Ran 1.6 miles and felt good.  Also keeping up with the pushups and situps although I'm only doing 25 of each right now.

Gym Times!

Made it to the gym today. As per usual, didn't want to go. Was so glad once I was there! That's just the way of it, I think. Did my weightlifting routine "B". Then I ran for 10 minutes on the treadmill. Just 10 minutes at a pace of 5.0 and an incline of 1. I thought of doing faster/longer, but I want to ease into my pace upping. Not break myself on Day 1! I ran on Saturday but took Sunday off.

Another TM Run

Although it was +45 this morning I opted for the warmer basement and another TM run.  Call me chicken if you want.  I call me "warm."

We LOVED The Martian!!  Might even go see it again with Angie and seeing a movie twice is unheard of in my world.

For today, we are off to Duluth.

TM Run This Morning

I got on the TM this morning and got back to it.  Did a strong 1.5 miles and then some pushups and situps.  I kept thinking about the Twin Cities Marathon which is running right now this morning!  And the Whistlestop next Saturday which I wish I could do again but gave up on long ago.  My foot continues to feel ok and I want to do another half so I'm not going to be shy about going back for injections when I need them.

Gym Day!

Friday gym day! All kinds of people at the gym that I've never seen before. It was neat! I did my "routine A" so that was all good. Then I did 15 minutes of cardio. Yesterday was a day off for me. I didn't go to bed until 10:30 on Wednesday night and then I woke up at 4:15 Thursday morning. Gross, I know! Anyway, I was just so tired. No energy so I didn't make myself suffer through a run.

Stuff!

I feel like I didn't post yesterday. What a slacker! I did go to the gym after work. It was a really busy day. After the gym I began moving all my belongings from the courtyard into my place. Huge project. But it is done. I ran today. So slow, Dad. Like 12 minute miles. Maybe I'll run on the treadmill tomorrow so I can work on my pace. Sigh!

Run

I forgot to post over the weekend! I didn't do anything on Saturday. It was way too hot to run and the gym was having a re-grand opening. They were having vendors and all kinds of things. I had a bunch of stuff to do so I didn't go because I didn't want to get caught up in the festivities! I did go to the gym yesterday, though, and I lifted weights. I could tell it had been awhile! And then I ran today. Hot today, but not as hot. Yay for that!

More of the Same

But I had to get out there this morning because they say our weather is about to change.  Down into the 40's at night starting tonight.  It was 62 when I left the house at 7:45 this morning so still pretty warm here.  We sat on the deck in shirt sleeves last night until 10:00 watching the eclipse. This has been such a nice stretch of weather and I hate to see it change.  Guess I better move somewhere south.

Another Gorgeous Morning

How long can this last?  Not long enough.  I know that for sure.  So I got out there and enjoyed it again today.  61 when I left the house.  Very light breeze.  Full sunshine.  Just perfect.  Walked the mile north and ran it back again.  Foot continues to be ok.  Hope this cortisone shot lasts a long time.

Gorgeous Morning

How long can this perfect weather last?  Not forever, we all know that!  But it was perfect again this morning.  So I walked a mile north and ran it back.  Foot seems to be fine ever since that last injection so hope it lasts for a while.  Know it won't last for the long term though.

Back at it!

Finally! Finally I feel better! Yesterday was "pretty better" and today was "way super better!" Still not gonna say perfect, but close. I did run today, so yay! But it was really really really hot. I wish I had gone earlier. But I did it, that's what counts! I think my insoles are great. They seem to be. I'll know in a couple days, I suppose.

On the TM

It started raining here yesterday afternoon and continued through the night and still sprinkling here this morning.  1.3 inches in the gauge this morning.  So I opted for an indoor run on the TM this morning and it went fine.

I see from other email notes that you have been sick.  Sorry to hear that and hope it's passed by now.

Home and On the Road

I didn't run at all while we were in Marion the past week but I did use their elliptical machine.  Their TM is broken apparently.  Anyway, the elliptical certainly provides a workout and works some different muscles from running.

This morning I got back on the road.  Walked a mile north and ran it back.  Nice morning.  60, very light breeze, hazy sunshine.  Felt good to be out there doing something again.

Gym Day!

Almost didn't go, but I'm so glad I did. Just was worn out after work. But I pulled it together and it turned out to be a good workout. Weights and then I just did 5 minutes of cardio. I went later than usual and so it was busier than usual! But still wasn't a problem (should say 'it wasn't a problem, as usual!). I was able to do all my things and get in and out. I put my new insoles in and they feel really good! I'll run in them tomorrow. They're not custom ones, just off the shelf. But I can take them back if they don't work out and they were only 40$!

Regret?

Not last night's run. But maybe today's run! Yeah, I did it again. And boy to my feet hurt. Already! And I can really feel it in my ankles. Achilles tendon, I guess. But I did get some new insoles today. So fingers crossed that helps! They have really high arches. And they feel good.

Yesterday was Day 24 and.....

And I ran. I just couldn't take it anymore! I've been so stressed and anxious and unfocused. And I realized that maybe it's the running I'm missing. It's such an ability to put my brain away for a bit of time. So I did it. Even though it wasn't 30 days. And even though it was late and getting dark! But it was really enjoyable and I came back feeling really mentally refreshed. I'm glad I did it. And, yeah, my feet hurt. I'm going to RRS so I can get new insoles.

Good, Short Run

My foot seems much better this morning!  Already!  Hope it lasts.  So I walked a mile north and ran back and it was fine.  So we'll see what the rest of the day brings.  Sometimes it doesn't start to bother me until later in the day.  But I'm hopeful.

And another gorgeous, perfect morning out there.  Just beautiful.  Love days like this.

Not sure about tomorrow now.  We will be heading to Marion, IA about 9 or 9:30 so we'll see how early I wake up.

Day what?

No idea what day of no running this is! I've lost count. But it was a gym weightlifting day, anyway. So that's what I did. Although I didn't really feel like it. I'm feeling a bit out of sorts. In fact, I took three wrong turns on my way to the gym. Totally not paying attention. Got all the way into North Park before I realized I was going to the wrong place! But today I did 3 sets of bicep curls at 15 pounds. The full sets. So that's good. It was challenging! The second set required a lot of straining faces at the end. And the 3rd set required a break between 10 and 11! Good gym, all around.

Calling Dr. Redburn

When I woke up this morning and my foot was already aching I decided to call Dr. Redburn and see about getting another cortisone shot down there.  I have been walking every morning but have only run on Saturday morning for the 5K in Osceola.  And I paid for that the rest of that day.  This is very sad to me because I feel like we have had such great times over the last 5 years with these runs we've done and I hate to think those days are over.  I know these cortisone shots are only temporary measures but I'm not willing to give up completely yet.  Besides, I have this new treadmill here!

In Memory of Tristan

Mom, Carol and I took part in the Rustic Road 5K in Osceola this morning to be in solidarity with those many friends in Montana who are walking 12 miles between Hogeland and Turner today in memory of Tristan. We wish we could have been with them but we thought about them and Tristan every step of the way. "Forever in our hearts." May God bless his memory in our midst.

Updates!

Hello! Well, first update: It is sooooo hot. So hot. Just crazy for us. 107 yesterday, I think. And it was 97 at 8 pm last night! Today was a bit cooler and it's only 90 right now (at 6:45 pm). So maybe we're cooling off. Hope so. Also, good news and bad news. My scale is broken! I finally womaned up and put in new batteries. But it still doesn't work. So.....gotta let that go. I've considered using the scale at the gym but.....for lots of reasons, I think I won't. I did go to the gym on Tuesday and today. Weightlifting. Yesterday I just sat around feeling whiny and greasy and miserable! And it would have been a cardio day and that gym isn't totally enclosed so it gets pretty toasty and I figured that would be a bad idea. I'm now able to do one set of 12 (each side) bicep curls with 15 pound weights! And then today I did a second and third set of 9. I made a pal at the gym today. Probably because there weren't many other suckers working out in 100 degree weather! Tomorrow should be cardio and I'm not sure what I'll do. If it is this hot again, I'll just have to take a day off and so be it. The really sad thing is that I'm at such a good part of my book!

More of the same

I ran the 2 miles again today and did the exercises, too.  These are perfect mornings this week.  55 this morning and no wind.  Beautiful out there.  Not sure about tomorrow.  I am going to Fredric for a pastor's conference meeting and have to leave here by 9:00.

I did something!

I went outside and ran 2 miles this morning!  First time in a week.  I had no confidence at all that I could do it when I left the house but I just kept plodding along until it was done.  Right foot bothered me most of yesterday and some this morning while running but I just kept going anyway.  When I got home I did 25 pushups and 25 situps which I have also been sorely neglecting.  Feels good to have done something.

Updates!

I've been around this weekend but pretty busy. And I realized I haven't even checked in! Yikes! Today is really hot. 91-ish. I sure picked the right time to take this month off running. It was 85 at 7 am! Friday I didn't go to the gym. But I did cardio on Saturday and today. Weights on Sunday. I did pull-ups last week (weighted assist) and it really made my shoulder hurt. So I'm not going to do that again. I slipped and fell a few years ago and that shoulder has never been the same! But for several days after doing the pull-ups, it was very crunchy and very sore! That's it!

Day 11: Doing stuff. And things.

But stuff and things is not running. Here is my foot update: My right foot feels great. No troubles at all, actually. So that's a happy improvement. My left foot (heel) is getting better. It feels less bruised. So I really hope they both recover and don't break again as soon as I start running again! Gym day today, and it was really good. Upped some of my weights. And I did 5 minutes of cardio. I that's all I had the interested in doing! But I don't feel bad when I cut short when it's a weights day. All good.

Day 10: Quick Gym

Long day at work so I didn't lift weights today - just wasn't into it. I did 20 minutes of cardio and then I did some ab stuff. And then I was out of there! Easy!

Day 9: Yesterday's Update

Quick update for yesterday. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical at the gym. That's it. See? I told you it was quick!