Getting Back on Track

Yes, they put me to work!  Sorry you haven't been feeling well and hope you are better by now.  I did run on Wednesday morning in Whitewater but then all I did was work all day long on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning.  My jobs were done about 2 pm on Friday.  Yesterday was a travel day.  But this morning I did go out and run my 2 miles.  Beautiful morning and glad to be home!  Biggest job today?  Going to make some tomato juice from my tomatoes!

Progress!

I ran outside this morning and did the whole 2 miles without any walking!  Just like my last Montana run.  Feeling very good about that.  Not sure what the rest of the week brings.  Traveling tomorrow and don't know what to expect in Whitewater.  Staying at a Super 8 with no fitness center so hope it's not too hilly around there.

Finally Ran Outisde

But it was humid.  Not as bad as the last 3 days but still there.  Just too nice to be inside though.  Tomorrow will be a day off as we go to Duluth to see Grandma.

Treadmill run for me, too!

I had a treadmill run today, too. Went to the gym around 4.  It was hot there, too! Maybe a little cooler than outside, but not much.

Another TM Run

But this morning it's because of the heat and humidity outside!  72 degrees at 7 am and dew point to match.  Our windows were (and some still are) completely covered in mist from the humidity out there.  Like frost in the winter.  So I opted for the air conditioned gym in my basement!

TM run this morning

Well, Cheryl, Devyn and one of his friends are coming down today to canoe on the river.  They have done this for several years now and I am their shuttle service.  They said they would be here by 9 am so I opted to run on the TM just so I would be here when they arrived.  Did my run, had my shower, ate my breakfast....then get a text from her saying they were running late and wouldn't get here until 10 am.  So, I could have run outside but the TM was fine.  Actually, a pretty good run.  I seem to do better on the TM than I do outside.  Outside always seems harder to me.  Maybe it's that first 4/10's which is all uphill!

Run

Went for a 3 mile run here today, did the Kensington route. Wanted to go in the morning but there was a meeting that was supposed to happen and supposed to happen and supposed to happen. So I didn't go till 12:30. But, thankfully, it's pretty cool today. 75. So not bad. Recently I've been thinking about races again! It's been awhile!

Gym!

Today was a gym day. I went around 11:30 and it was packed. So I went back at 12:15 9r so and whatever class had been happening was done so there was parking and equipment available.

I have a goal. I want to be able to do 4 unassisted pull ups. Do you think 30 days is reasonable? Not sure. I did some weight assisted ones today. I did 8 @ 110#.  Then 2 sets of 4 @ 100#.  I'm just going to keep decreasing the weight each time.

Back Home and On The Road

What a gorgeous morning here!  64, sunny, no wind.  Perfect for a run.  So I did.  Had to walk a little coming back though.  Been sitting in a car for 3 days and out of shape.  But so nice to be out there.  Can't "see forever" like I could on the farm but green is a beautiful color, too!

Feeling Old!

Yesterday was a Shawn day and we worked on glutes. I don't feel broken, but I sure can feel that I worked. I learned a couple things that I'll make part of my normal workout. And today I ran. It was good. It was hot. I got really really really sweaty! It's 8 pm and I am really close to bedtime here!

Last and BEST Montana Run!

In the whole month we've been here my goal has been to run the whole 2 miles without any walking and, finally, today - on my last day here - I did it!  Pace was 11.07 so not the best but at least I kept moving and I'm feeling very good about it.  Also did my pushups and situps.  We are packing today and leaving tomorrow so won't be running now until we are in North Dakota.  Williston tomorrow night.  Then Fargo and then home on Friday.  Been away 5 weeks and both are ready to be home!

Great Gym!

Today was a lifting day - solo. It went really well. I've learned a lot of new things to do and that helps make it fun. And I'm pretty happy with my muscles! Hot again today but I mostly stayed in my AC. Well, I did get my 10k steps - don't ever think I didn't!

Here's my story

I ran Monday.  With the mosquitos.  Tuesday I didn't because I was going to help Ralph and crew lay sod which I did for about 4 hours.  Plenty of exercise there!  Then Tuesday night we had a huge thunder and lightning storm and when I got up Wednesday morning there was 8/10's of an inch in the rain gauge.  So - lucky for me - the road was way too muddy to even think about running which I never did anyway because I was so stiff and sore from the previous day's sod laying that I could hardly move!  Today, however, I'm feeling much better so I did go out for the 2 mile route.  The road was still muddy in places and when I moved into the grass to avoid the mud, the mosquitos found me!  One challenge after another around here!

Possibly foolish run!

Well, I feel fine. Now! I ran today when it was 85 and that was really hot! It was weird because I wasn't really sweaty until I got home and back into my AC. I ran slow and I considered walking home but realized that walking would just mean I'm outside longer! It always seems hotter in Kensington than Normal Heights. I wonder if that's because of the canyons over there? Just a funny thing!

I'm here!

Hi! I haven't posted in so long but I'm here. I have been here. I have been doing stuff! Just not blabbing about it, I guess! Today was leg day with Shawn at the gym. Really good and challenging workout and we did a couple of new-to-me exercises. I sure struggled with some of the stuff we did today - which is good. Means I'm working hard!

Mosquito Run

Yes, I ran with the mosquitoes this morning!!  Never have I seen so many out this early on a sunny morning!  It's hard to make time when you are constantly swatting your arms and legs.  The rest of the week I will have spray myself with something or stay indoors.  So it was a pretty slow run today but I got something done anyway.

Painting Days and then a Run

I was scraping and painting on the garage on Thursday and Friday and that just plain wore me out!  So no running those two days but I got exercise.  Believe me!  I did go out and run this morning but it was slow because of the 100 mph wind I was fighting!  Well, not quite, but it was super windy and I was glad I had long sleeves and long pants.  No run tomorrow (Sunday) either because I'm leading worship in Hogeland and will have to get over there and get ready.  Worked on it this afternoon so feel ready to go.  We'll see!  Hope to get back to a more regular schedule on Monday.

Getting Warmer Here

It was 70 when I went out there at 8:00 this morning which is almost getting too warm for me to run.  But I did.  And had more traffic this morning!  Loren was following me when I got back to the house and I never heard him behind me at all!  Gotta turn the head phones down.  Not sure how long he had been trailing me.  At least he didn't honk and scare the hell out of me!  Then I turned a fan on and did my pushups and situps in the living room.

TIL!

Today I learned a new name for The Stairway to Hell! I saw one of my gym pals while I was using that machine and he came over and said, "Ouch, ouch, ouch, I hate that machine!" And I told him I like to call it The Stairway to Hell. And he said he calls it the Swearmaster! Super cute! That's what I did today - 30 minutes. Then I very slow walk on the treadmill for 15 minutes to cool down because my heart was really pumping! It's so hot! I was going to run but felt like I might burst into flames. Maybe SD moved closer to the sun today?

Afternoon Run

Maybe I should say it was an evening run! Just really busy over here, with work and with packing. So I finally had the time to run around 5:30 and I seized the moment! Then I did planks, which I'm getting a lot better at. I can hold them for so much longer than I could when I started. Bigger shoes seem good!

Gorgeous Morning on the Big Flat

It's just perfect out there this morning.  About 60, full sun, no wind.  Great morning for a run north and back which is what I did.  Still can't get use to this altitude though so doing a little walking in the second half.  But getting better each day.  I'll be out there painting the wash house today because it's not supposed to rain at all!  Ran into traffic again this morning.  This time it was Jill Krass, wife of the man I saw yesterday.

Bedlam at RRSports!

Whooooooboy! I decided that I should have gotten my new shoes 1/2 size bigger. My left heel was really hitting the edge of the shoe weirdly. Uncomfortable. So I went over to RRS and they had ZERO parking! They were doing an adventure run tonight and I guess it was the biggest they've ever done before. I drove around a bunch but all those streets are no parking streets. So I finally parked in some business lot. I was glad to not get towed! Good gym time today. Just went and did weights. Not much to report on that! I've had lentils for dinner 4 nights in a row now. OVER IT. Time to get something else!

Two days in a row!

I have been able to be outside running yesterday and today.  Monday and Tuesday it was raining, cold, and windy but yesterday and today was much better.  So I did the mile north route and back.  Really the only decent road to run on here.  South and west are gravel roads and dangerous to run on that stuff.  East is that field road but the last two years they have planted the wheat crop right over it so don't like to run through that.  The road going north is pretty good when it's dry.  Mostly dirt instead of gravel but very slippery when it's wet.  So that's my route.  Big news!  I had traffic this morning!  Neighbor Loren Krass came down the road in his pickup!  Pretty exciting!

Good Run

I ran today and it was a good outing but I'm really worn out now. Not so much from running but from packing and just, in general, being super busy. I'm tired! But packing is no fun, as it turns out, so I'm just really focused on getting it done. Anyway, my run. It was really warm out but I needed the break.

Catch Up!

Well, I see I haven't posted for a few days! So here I go! I had a good run on Saturday. I have a new music podcast that I've been listening to - house/dance music, so it has a good pace and beat. That helped my run a lot. Sunday I went to the gym. Did some new stuff I've learned, and some of my old lifting. But I used some new techniques and it made a big difference. Today was running again. And, tomorrow, gym. And my trainer!

Farm Running

I have been running every morning here except for yesterday.  I woke up at 3:40 am with the worst charlie horse I think I've ever had in my life.  In my right leg.  Terrible.  Stood up but couldn't shake it for a full minute.  Hurt like you know what.  Did go back to sleep but when I got up it was still hurting there and did all morning.  So I didn't run yesterday.  But every other day including today I've been out there.  Such a peaceful place to run here.  No people, no traffic.  Gorgeous morning out there today.  60, sunny, no wind.  Perfect.  They are predicting rain Monday-Wednesday here so I'll have to see how it goes.  No treadmill to fall back on here!  Also started back up with my pushups and situps here this morning.  Been off those for a week!

Ouch!

Well, that run yesterday loosened everything up. And by "everything" I mean all my aches and pains! I was sore all last night and all day today. I can really tell I worked out hard and did different things. But I did still go to the gym today, aches and pains and all. And I'm glad I did, I feel a lot better. Which seems weird! But I do. And I did some different things that I've learned from Shawn. Broke up my routine.

Run

I am sore today! Not broken sore, but I can sure feel it. I decided to go for a run - a slow one! And, weirdly, I'm more sore after my run than I was before. Not sure why that is, but there we have it. I didn't run until about 4 pm today. But it was cool-ish (so not burning hot) so that was OK. Went to the Farmer's Market and now I'm going to clean up and sit around!

I'm gonna feel this tomorrow!

Today was a trainer day. I walked on the treadmill for about 10 minutes before our appointment at 3 (he likes me to warm up). Then we did legs. Super challenging. I have a feeling I'm going to really feel it tomorrow. The weight room is upstairs and when I walked down them to leave, my muscles were quivering like a newborn foal! I slept for 10 hours last night! I was so tired I went to bed at 6:30 pm. Well, I think I was actually asleep by 6:30 pm. Didn't wake up till 5:30. Still tired! Going to bed here soon.

Overdue Update

I have been doing some running but haven't had the computer out and it seems too hard to type much on my tablet.  So, on Friday I ran 2 miles on the TM in the hotel in Valley City.  On Saturday I ran 2 miles outside in Glendive.  Sunday was going to church at 9 am day so I didn't run but in the afternoon we went to Lake Elmo State Park in Billings and walked 1.4 miles around the lake in 94 degree heat!  Yesterday I ran 2 miles on the TM in our Billings hotel.  Now this morning I ran 2 miles here on the Big Flat.  Had to do some walking in the second half however.  The change in elevation here always seems to affect me.  Running at 1000 feet at home and over 3000 feet here.  Takes a few runs to adjust.

Walkin in Memphis

Oh yeah, lots of walking! But I have done some "for reals" exercising, too. We have a darn nice (if tiny!) fitness center here.

Yesterday I ran 3 miles on the treadmill, using a 1%incline.  It was awesome except for that one time I almost fell off because I was screwing with my iPod.  And that one time I was almost done and decided to go faster. And when I touched the button it shocked the machine and it stopped! But it will worked out in the end - no injuries!

Today I went down and lifted weights. They have really nice dumbbells and a good weight bench that can be flat or at an incline. And then I walked in the treadmill (9.5 incline) for 20 minutes.

Both times I was all alone!

Feeling it!

I'm sure starting to tighten up here! I'll be sore tomorrow, for sure. Really good workout today - upper body stuff. Delts, shoulders, pecs, triceps, lats, biceps. Then I did some squats. Cause you know me and squats! I learned a lot and look forward to my next session. And to MUSCLES!

It's hot again!

Wow, did I have a sweaty cardio session at the gym today! I had such a busy work day that I didn't run. It was after 4 pm by the time I finally got to the gym, actually! So very late, even for me. Did 30 minutes on TSWTH. It was challenging due to the heat. My FB and the heart rate indicator on the machine were the same! Saw my trainer guy today and said hi, so that's fun!

Home and Back At It

Took Saturday and Sunday off while we were in Duluth but home now and got on the TM this morning.  Kind of cool and very windy outside so just stayed in.  Also back to my pushups and situps.  Hope I can keep at all this while we travel and are on the farm.

Updates!

Meeting with the trainer was good! I'm going to do 3 sessions with him, and we'll see what comes of that. But I'm really looking forward to it. We didn't do anything too hard on Friday - well, I am a bit sore, still! I guess I should say it didn't seem hard at the time! I took yesterday off - didn't even get my steps. I really just needed a day of rest. Today I went to the gym and did my usual routine, nothing new. Did a bit of cardio, too. Not sure about my shoes, I'll have to wait and see how I settle into them. My heel hurts already so they may be going right back to RR!

Hot Run

I got some new shoes today! I went after work, so I was inspired to run in the afternoon even though it was hot. I was sweaty at first and then I was just salty! These shoes are pretty minimalist. I have been using insoles and heavy cushioning for years now. Going to try this and see if it helps my foot at all. Got them at RRS, so I can always return them! Also got some new lifting and running pants in their clearance section. My old running pants are probably 3 years old now and basically see through! Well.....I am worried that they're getting see through. So hopefully I've bought new before my paranoia actually became reality! Tomorrow is the big day! Trainer! I will be wearing new pants!

Chicken Little Here

Too cold to run outside this morning!!  It was 52 but very windy so windchill was -10 I think.  So I opted to find out if the TM still works and it does.  We had rain last night and my foot was aching this morning but I just ignored it and kept going and got it done.

Weird Gym!

Sometimes the gym is so odd! Today it was odd because it was another very hot day - and humid. I figured it would be empty, but I was very very wrong. It was exceedingly busy! And everyone was working hard - including me! I upped some of my weights today. I went from 20 to 25 of my barbell front squat. Someone was using the 20. But that worked out great and I'll keep doing 25. Until it's time to go to 30, that is! Let's see. Also upped the weight on my shoulder press and side raises. Very challenging and the last set was back at my normal weight. Upping the weight makes my other exercises more challenging, too, because my muscles get tired.

I ran!

Today was a bit weird! It was supposed to be almost 100 again, but it didn't get to 85, I bet. So pretty decent. I'm really glad, too, because it was so busy at work that I didn't get to run until about 12:30 or so. The cloud cover was burning away by then, but it still wasn't too hot to be out. Anyway, another day of health and exercise!

Oh, What A Beautiful Morning!

60, full sun, light breeze.  In other words, perfect!  Had a good run again today.  Exercises seemed easier this morning so glad for that.

Hot Gym

Really hot one here today! I did go to the gym and lifted weights. And I got all the usual stuff done, but it was pretty darn warm! I was very very sweaty, no question about it. Hopefully tomorrow will start the cool down. We shall see. Don't know if I will get to run or not. Fingers crossed!

Home Again

At least for a few days!  Ha!

I did run on Saturday morning in Marion but it was hot, hot, hot.  Did 2 miles just around their neighborhood there.  This morning was gorgeous here and I did my 2 miles on the road.  68, sunny, slight breeze.  Just a perfect morning.  I hadn't done my pushup and situps for a few days though and I could feel them!

And gym!

Well, dang, I sure can tell I took a week off! I went to the gym and it was HARD! In fact, I couldn't do all my tricep reps! My sets ended up being 12 / 11 / 9! But it was good to be back! I plan on running tomorrow, but we'll have to see how sore I am when I wake up!

On the Road

I went out and did it all over again this morning.  Didn't really feel like doing it today but did anyway and now am glad I did.  Not sure about tomorrow.  Travel day to Marion.

Back in Business!

Had a good run here this morning. The "usual" Kensington route. It was quiet out there. I was used to people getting ready to run the Rock and Roll, I think. Recently, there have been lots of runners out. But they're probably still in recovery mode! Just chilling here today. Working on my (new!) class, actually. Which I totally consider work! I am doing it for them! Gym tomorrow. Massage today! Cannot wait!

Back on the Road

I went out there this morning and did my 2 miles and it went well.  Foot is fine today.  Cloudy and a little wind but it felt just right.  Also got back to doing my pushups and situps which I have neglected for the last week.  Feels good to be back at it.  Especially pleased that my weight registered the same this morning as it was a week ago in spite of all the festivities of the last week and the food and treats that went along with them.  So I could have had another one of those cookies up at Milltown on Sunday!

Goodbye WI!

What a fun and wonderful (and busy!) trip! We have both done a lot of fun stuff, including our 8th annual Fitnatics 5k. Cannot believe it- really impressive! Yay us! I ate a lot but I also walked a lot. Hope they balance out!

Bye SD!

I did my last SD run this morning! It was good - pretty lonesome out there!

Home and On the Road

It was a little windy out there this morning.  Well, actually, it was a lot windy.  Glad I wore my long pants and long sleeves.  Temp was 55 so it was a cool run.  Going to be near 90 for highs though at the end of this week so I tried to enjoy being cold.  Good run and then I did my pushups and situps when I got home.  Fortunately, I didn't gain any weight over the weekend trip to Chicago so I was happy to see that.

Gym times

Can you believe that I weighed 6 pounds more this morning than I did yesterday morning? Yes, it's true! I know it's water weight because I ate a lot yesterday. Oh well! It will go away soon enough! Gym day today. I got sucked into a "training session" which I imagine will be a sales pitch. But that's ok. I'm ready to start doing some new things. I'll go to that appointment the day after I get back from Wisconsin. Good gym. Hopefully I'll be sore tomorrow!

Yesterday and Today

Yesterday in Madison I ran 2 miles outside the hotel.  Perfect place.  Off by itself so no congestion and no traffic.  Gorgeous morning, too.  Today I got a pass and went to the YMCA to use their TM.  Ran two blocks to get there, 2 miles on their TM, and then about 8 blocks to get back to hotel just to add some mileage.  Very close to 3 miles altogether.  Then after showering we walked about 4 blocks to get breakfast and back to hotel.  Now we are going to walk about 12 blocks to the Frank Lloyd Wright house and museum here and then back.  And then we are going to a wedding and reception and dance!  Might sleep in tomorrow!

Something New

Really great gym day today - generated a lot of sweat! Probably cause it's really really hot here! I am pretty excited about my gym times today, I changed my squat from a kettlebell squat to a "front squat". With the front squat, I used a barbell. But I held it in front of me rather than behind my neck. I really think I was able to maintain my form. Super happy about this! It's really time for me to start increasing my weight with that, and this opens up an entire new realm of weight. And I felt a lot more stable, which is great. And then I did the rest of my usual stuff, but I did it in a different order. So strange that the same stuff can be more challenging just because the order was switched.

And I ran!

Yep, another run! It was hot today, though, and not as delightful. Alas! But I got it done! Took a walk tonight and saw strawberries growing in someone's yard!

What a difference three pounds makes!

Boy, did I ever take the weekend off! I clocked in at +3 pounds yesterday morning! And I could really feel it on me. Which....you'd think 3 pounds is just a little bit. But I could really tell. I've been feeling very svelte and lean and, by Tuesday, I was feeling a little blah. A lot of this is just water weight, I'm sure, because I needed more water in my digestive tract to deal with all the food I was eating. I was already down a pound this morning. So I just need a couple more days to pull it back together. Today was a gym day. It was good - the usual. I really need to develop another routine! But this does work, that's for sure. I also walked to my massage today. It's over by the 7/11 on 30th. For sure got my 10k steps!

Late run!

Boy, was I non-energetic by the time I ran today. Super crazy day at work so that's just the way it went! I was feeling like not running but I really needed a break and wanted to get out. So I did it. I am now listening to The Neverending Story. It's great so far. Have you seen that movie?

Perfect Morning

This is the way every day should be!  60, sunny, no wind.  Cannot be any better for a morning run in the country.  It was just gorgeous out there.  And I get to be out there most of the day doing yard and garden work!

Remember Me?

Sorry I haven't been posting this week!  Took Thursday off because my foot was aching terrible in the morning.  Then poked myself in the eye with a twig on Thursday afternoon, went to Urgent Care Thursday night, then to our eye doctor in Amery at 9:00 am on Friday so no run Friday either.  He put a "bandaid contact" on the eye to keep the lid from irritating it.  Back yesterday morning and he took that off.  Eye is fine now.  Healed very quickly.  And no damage so very glad about that.

Anyway, I did run yesterday before going to Amery and again today.  Little on the cool side so had to wear long pants and long sleeves but nice once I got out there.

From an earlier post....our TSA interview was fine on Monday and we got our cards in the mail yesterday so we are now trusted travelers!!

You have had a busy week!  Youi need a day off for sure.

I'm tired!

I'm gonna need a day off here soon! Getting worn out. Maybe tomorrow. We will see. But I did gym today. I went earlier than usual and it was good but weird. Weird cause I didn't know any of those people! But I got my business done!

And I ran!

I did run although I'm sore today. I for sure can feel that I did something new with my back. Both because "that spot" is complaining and because my whole back is sore like it got a workout! Good run today. We've been having some cool weather (well....cool for us!) so it's been nice to run in. Super hungry right now but I have a dinner date so I'm holding off on having a snack.

Much Things Were Done!

Much! Today was a gym day but, all the same, I decided to run. Because my audiobook is getting real real serious! And I just wanted to listen a bit. So I ran and listened and it was good. And I did go to the gym. And it was good. I am starting to add some lower back exercises. Today I started with a back extension. I did 12, that's it. And I did not include any weights. I'm hoping if I really take the introduction easy, my lower back won't get mad at me. I have a theory that a stronger lower back my help my leg/foot issues. So I'm going to try. I think that starting really light and working up will be OK because that's how I implemented my shoulder exercises. I have kinda a bum shoulder and it caused me angst whenever I would exercise my shoulders. And then I'd quit because it hurt! So this time I started light (5 pounds) and just one 12 rep set. I'm now up to 10 pounds and 3 sets of 12 reps. No pain and no clicking in my shoulder! So that worked! I'll report back on how this works out!

I ran!

And I ran outside! Nice day here and had a lot of work stuff going on so it was really great to get out and blow off some steam. Not much else to report. It might be time to start upping my calories a bit. My weight is pretty low now (122) so I'm done with the dropping business. I don't want to go up in weight (or size, maybe I should say) but I don't want to keep dropping. Probably my trip to Wisconsin will be a good time to calorie up! We'll have much celebrating to do!

Another Perfect Morning

Well, maybe a little too humid but 60, cloudy, no wind.  Good run out there this morning.  Then my exercises when I came in.

I've had 2 days off here.  Ran Saturday morning and then spent about 3 hours on my knees in the afternoon helping Angie clean up her garden beds!  That was work.  Sunday morning I was so stiff and sore I could hardly get out of bed!  Then Monday we had to leave early for our TSA interview at MSP so didn't run yesterday either.  Felt good to be at it again today.

Catch up!

Much catch up posting to do here! I did all sorts of stuff this weekend but I was really busy and realize not that I didn't post! Let's see. Friday I ran at the gym. Boy, was I sore. I can't believe it, actually. But I ran at a 1% incline so I suppose that constant small incline made the difference. It was good. Saturday I lifted weights but I was very tired so I kinda took it easy. Sunday I found a yoga video on YouTube and I did that. Today was gym again. Back to the regular - no taking it easy!

Oh What A Beautiful Morning!

Somebody should write a song about that and this would be the day they would be talking about.  Just gorgeous.  65, full sun, no wind.  Perfect for a run and I took advantage of it.

One of those days!

I didn't want to do it! But I did, I got myself to the gym. And, of course, I also was super happy that I went! Just the usual weights stuff and I didn't do any cardio. This morning I weighed 122 and I couldn't even believe it! I still have a lot of steps I need to get today! OY! Slacker!

Gym Cardio

Because I need to shower at the gym, I did cardio there today. Totally forgot my towel! Had to borrow a small towel from the desk! Did the always popular SWTH for 30 minutes. That thing really makes me drip with sweat!

First gym shower!

You know, I'm often confused by hotel showers.  They don't operate the same. How do I get hot? It took some tweaking, but I figured out the gym shower. Finally! I'll be an expert by Saturday!

Weight lifting day. Someone said "hey, slim."

Then I did some cardiovascular. Mostly to kill time because I couldn't come home yet!

On the Road Again

Good to be home!  Temp about 50 this morning and a slight breeze so I went outside and ran my 2 miles.  Gotta start upping that mileage soon here but went well today.  Sunny and bright and good to be out there.  Then my exercises when I came in.  Week off to a good start.

Still taking Tylenol twice a day and no discomfort in my foot.

Gym Cardio

I just really wasn't feeling a run in me today! So, after work, I went to gym and did 30 minutes on TSWTH. Which is something like this: http://www.fitnesssuperstore.com/Stairmaster-7000-PT-Stepmill-Blue-p/7000pt.htm?gclid=Cj0KEQjw3-W5BRCymr_7r7SFt8cBEiQAsLtM8kARtrt0io5I3AUrDBUmy3zXc0EcCKbEUxwnfFlegHIaAmq58P8HAQ Hideous link! But that's the machine. Anyway, 30 minutes. It was great. And a day of super healthy eating. I had so many vegetables!!

Back in the game!

Well, now, it's been quite some time since I've made a report here! But I finally got back to the gym today. I'm just feeling really really good and I'm pretty stoked, actually. I think we finally have this mystery about the headaches and tiredness figured out and I'm taking the medicine I need to take and I feel better than I have in a long long time. So it's really exciting! Anyway, gym today. Went really well. I made a new gym friend, Pedro! He does a bunch of.....I don't know what to call his exercise method. It's possibly called "functional fitness". Anyway, I do a lot of squats and today he asked me (first time we've ever talked) if I know about the pendulum squat. Which I did not! So he showed me and we worked together on that for probably 15 minutes. Exceedingly challenging, although it doesn't look like it. Cannot wait to do more of them. Tomorrow I will run - if I can walk! We'll see! Hope you're having an amazing trip to Iowa! Sure wish I was with you!

Rainy Morning

So, of course, I opted for the TM inside again today.  Good run though plus my usual exercises.

I had an little discomfort in my foot yesterday I think because this front was moving in.  It feels fine this morning though.  I'm back on the Tylenol, too, so that kind of surprised me yesterday afternoon.  But it went away so glad for that.

Nice Run

Very comfortable out there this morning.  55 and no wind.  Good run.  I ran inside yestersay though because it was cold and windy.  I'm such a wimp!

Summer Run

Well, not quite but it felt like it out there today.  Didn't look at temp before I left but when I got home it was 74!  Going to 87 later today they say!  It was almost too warm but I ran the whole 2 miles and, once again, had no pain in that foot.  It hasn't bothered me at all since that hour on Tuesday morning.  Still taking 2 tylenol at bedtime and 2 in the morning.

Gym Times

Good gym day today, the usual. I have upped my dumbbell bench press to 20 pounds (per hand). I've been doing all my sets at that weight for the last few visits. But it was really difficult today! Had a hard time finishing my last set, especially. But I did it. Just took a lot of concentration!

Outside Fun!

It was 55, sunny, and no wind so, of course, I went outside this morning.  And I ran 2 miles with no walking and NO PAIN!!  I keep waiting for "the other shoe to drop" but so far this Tylenol has really helped me.  Unlike Aleve and Ibuprofin, it has really helped.  I'm taking 2 when I go to bed at night and then 2 as soon as I get up and it seems to be helping a lot.  So, hurray for drugs!

Audios 42!

Today was it, the last run of the magical year of 42.excited to see what 43 brings!

Todd run today. Made a super fun Playlist.

And, boy, am I stuff and sore tonight!

Running on Tylenol!

I took two Tylenol about noon yesterday, two more at bedtime, and two this morning when I got up.  My foot was so much better by last night and this morning it is "almost" fine.  So, I got on the TM here and did 2 miles!  Very little discomfort.  So, now I am anxious to see how it is the rest of the day. I don't want to live on Tylenol either so will take as little as possible to get by.  I'll give it a week and see what happens.  You can only take 6 in every 24 hours but I would like to only take 4.  But I am encouraged at this point to say the least.

Glad you're keeping at it!

I'm glad you are keeping at the program here!  Can't say the same for me.  Foot was been terrible since we got to Iowa.  Weather?  Cold and rainy.  Don't know but it's the worst it's ever been I think.

Now, this afternoon Amy gave me two Tylenol which I have never tried before and it is much improved here tonight.  Still cold and rainy so can't be a change in the weather.  The Tylenol?  Too soon to tell.  Will take some more at bedtime and see what the morning brings.

Paul ran a full half marathon on the TM here this morning!!!  He is running one on 5/21 here in Marion and he is, obviously, ready.  Then tonight Carter just finished a full 5K!!  I am so happy for them both but jealous.

Good Gym

Still didn't switch up my routine. Someday. So just the usual today and it was, as usual, good. Another sore day here. Different sore, based on my different shoes, I suppose. I have another shoe plan for running tomorrow. You know me, I always have a plan/theory/idea!

Running times!

Well, I know you saw my awesome new running shirt! I didn't run till this afternoon, and I think it really helped me! I know it did, actually, because I really didn't feel like running. But I opened that and knew I had to! Wore different shoes today and I didn't feel that big mass of numbness at the ball of my 4th toe. I can feel some.....well, something. In the toe now that I'm back. Different, though. So we'll see what tomorrow brings! I have this ab video that I was doing and then I stopped for a couple weeks. Did it today and seemed ok. Need to keep up with that! I think core strength really helps the back.

Gym times

For all my soreness, I did go to the gym today. Did the usual. I'm getting a bit bored with the usual! It's time to come up with another routine so I can spice things up a bit. Maybe I'll do one day of what I'm doing right now, next trip to the gym can be routine B. Switch off. Anyway, I did it!

I'm so sore!!

Well. My run yesterday went well but today I'm broken. Actually, that's not an accurate representation. Yesterday, as I was running, I could feel the numbness in my 4th toe. The toe itself but also at that location in the ball of my foot. Today I woke up with a heavy ache in my arch. My right leg is stiff and sore and, actually, so is the entire right side of my body, up through my shoulder and neck! I did all my stretching and I've finally taken ibuprofen. So that's disappointing. I was pretty hopeful that my shoes would alleviate this. Probably, at some point, I'll have to go to the doctor. But I'm thinking a foot doctor. Because the leg stiffness and pain that I have self diagnosed as an irritated sciatic isn't as intense. So maybe the leg thing impacts the foot thing but the foot thing is a different thing from the leg thing! Who knows! I do know that I'm still under my goal weight! It's exciting. And I'm feeling better than ever about my relationship with food. Much less controlled/compelled by food. It's a really good change and I imagine it is both a physical and mental change.

Updates!

I don't think I posted about my Saturday festivities, so some backtracking for that. Saturday I walked to and from the gym. Not quite 4 miles round trip. And not quite 10k steps, believe it or not! There was a beer festival going on right in the middle of El Cajon Blvd (it was shut down for an entire block!) and I figured parking would be tight. And driving would be at my own risk! So I walked. I was not into lifting weights at all! So I did the majority of my routine and left. I did 90% and called it good. Better day today, though. I did my full routine and did a good job at it. So that's happy. I plan on running tomorrow - finally! I've been keeping up with my stretches and have been feeling really good. But today I didn't do them when I woke up and I feel like I can "feel it" tonight. So back at it! It's not like I have a one hour stretching routine - I don't think it is even 5 minutes. Just need to make it part of my daily life. Well, my twice daily life!

Cold and Raining Here

So, needless to say, I opted for the TM and an indoor run.  Yes, I know what a whimp I am!  But I did my 2 miles and exercises and felt pretty good about it all this morning.  Foot bothered me last night but not today.  Can't understand it when the weather is so bad this morning.  And our scale seems to be broken because it says I am down 2 pounds over this last week.  Can't figure that out either!

Osceola 5K

We did it!  And we both improved on our time from the one in SD in February.  My time was almost 3 minutes faster at 34.08!!  I was amazed.  I was able to run the whole way except for about 100 feet at the 2 mile mark.  I was very, very pleased with myself.  And amazed!  Mom did very well, too, considering she just had an injection in her knee yesterday.  She was done in 52 minutes.  My right foot didn't start to bother me until about 2.5 miles and is aching some now but, still, I am very happy about this.

Gym Day

Well, every day has been a gym day lately! This was a weightlifting gym day. I did make it through all three sets of my dumbbell bench press at 20 pounds each. So I'm pretty excited about that! I think I'll do one more week of that and then try adding the 20s to my biceps curls. Pretty much that's all I've got for today. Going to walk to the store now because I'm behind on my steps!

Story of my Week

Monday - ran outside but with foot pain.

Tuesday - no run because Glenn was coming at 8:30 to help me with the deck which he did.

Wednesday - no run because I had to be in Lindstrom at 9:30 for an injection in that foot.

Thursday - no run because Glenn was coming at 8:00 to help with the deck.  However, it was raining and he cancelled after I had already showered and eaten breakfast.  Also still having some pain in the foot so either the injection yesterday didn't work or hasn't really kicked in yet.

Friday - won't be running again because Glenn is supposed to come at 8:00 to help with the deck.  We will finish by noon I am sure.

Saturday - scheduled to "run" a 5K in Osceola so we'll see how that goes.  Half walk, half run probably.

Cardio at the gym

We were a little cooler today, but not a lot. I didn't run - again! I went to the gym, though, and did 30 on TSWTH. It was delightful! Well, you know, for sweating exercise. Sad to report that my massage was canceled today. Alas!

So hot!!

Are we ever having a heat wave. Over 90 on Sunday and Monday. So far we are at 86 for today. Hopefully we'll hold there, it is supposed to be cooler today with that trend continuing. Fingers crossed! I did go to the gym on Sunday and Monday, both! Sunday was a day of weights and 30 minutes on TSWTH. Yesterday I did cardio. It was just waaaay too hot to do anything outside. On my way home from the gym yesterday, I saw a guy running in sweatpants and a sweatshirt hoodie. With the hoodie pulled over his head. In 90 degree heat. Fool!

Outside But Slow

I've been outside now yesterday and today but my foot is really bothering me again so the running has been slow due to some walking along the way.  And it's not just the foot either.  Running outside is always harder for me than the TM.  Never understood why but it is and always takes some getting use to.  Then I've come inside, of course, to do my pushups and situps.  Not going to do those on the driveway!

I did call this morning and get an apointment with Dr. Redburn for another injection in my foot on Wednesday morning.

Back on Track

I've been working very hard on our deck so have taken the last couple days off.  However, I got back on the TM this morning and did my exercises, too.  About half way through my run I thought to myself, "Why aren't you outside?  It was 48 when I looked after getting up!"  Maybe tomorrow!

Gym Times

I had to take Tuesday off! I did something that either pulled or inflamed or strained my right hamstring. Not sure if it was an exercise, my shoes, or a combo. But I felt a lot better on Wednesday and was back in lifting weights. Didn't up my weight amounts, though. I keep meaning too...... Today I did 30 minutes on The Stairway to Hell. It was good. Got my heartrate up to 157!

Gym Day!

I had a slacker day yesterday, I was just really worn out. I didn't even try to get 10,000 steps. But I had a great night of sleep last night, and I felt really alert and refreshed today. I did get to the gym after work and it was really good. Just did my usual gym stuff. I was going to start upping some of my weights, but I didn't. I just wasn't feeling it. After the gym, I went over to Texas and walked that hill 3 times. No running, just walking. I listened to my Spanish audiobook. I'm on lesson 2!

Boo to my scale!

Well, grrrr, I don't know how much I weigh! I just got this scale, too. Got on it this morning and it was 129.something. And I thought....that seems wrong. Not like way wrong but just not right. Zeroed it. Weighted again. 129.something. So then I moved it. Because I don't trust it anymore after the +3 pound discovery. Moving it (by inches) gave me 3 weigh-ins of 127.8. Which seems more reasonable considering the way I've been trending but how the heck do I know? I could buy a new scale and find out I am really weighing 135! That's my rant of the day. Good gym time today. Just the usual but I took a few days off so it felt really good to get back into the weight lifting routine.

Rainy Day Gym

Rain on a running day means a visit to the gym and The Stairway to Hell. And so that's what happened today. I did it for 3o minutes. I was dripping sweat! So that is it - that's what I did! Tomorrow: weights!

Much Better Today!

My foot is much better today and isn't bothering me at all.  Go figure.  Anyway, I did take Ibu as soon as I got up but it wasn't bothering me so not sure I needed it.  But I took it and had a good run.

Ran Today

I got on the TM here this morning in spite of my foot and managed to get 2 miles in.  But I could feel it there.  Forgot to take our friend Ibu when I got up though and should have done that.  Guess this will be a one day at a time kind of thing.  Wondering about getting another injection but haven't called yet.  The last one in December didn't seem to help me like the previous ones did.  Maybe she missed the "spot."  I'll see what tomorrow brings and if it's still bothering me will call for an appointment.

Issues with Foot

I have taken a couple days off here because my right foot is really bothering me.  I did walk on the TM yesterday and do my exercises but this morning I rested.  And, of course, our weather changed overnight and we are having a cold, hard rain here this afternoon.  Related?  Maybe.

Gym

Not much to report. I did the gym times again. There were weights. I lifted them. I was not there for 2 hours today! That said, I need to shake a leg and go for a walk so I can get some steps in! It is 3:30 and I only have 3100 steps! Much ground to cover! Fun news: I was under my goal weight this morning! I suppose I'll spend some time wavering up and down, and that's a-ok with me! But fun to see on the scale. Also, scale started out at +3 again! Had to zero it out.

More of the Same

We woke up to snow on the ground this morning!  And it wasn't an April Fool's joke!  So I opted to stay indoors and do what I normally do.  Anxious to get outside again though so sure hope the weather starts warming up here.