Run and Walk

Really pretty day here today. 70 this afternoon! I did go for a 2 mile run around the lake. I had an appointment this afternoon, and I didn't have time for 3 miles. I did go for a walk after dinner tonight. Pretty again! Feeling a little bit sore from my gym yesterday and run today. Feels good!

Back on the TM

Just a little too cold and windy out there this morning for the old man.  So opted for the TM and did fine.  Have a plan to up my daily mileage to 3 by Jan 1.  Last week and this week I'm doing 2.25 miles every day and moving the incline to 1%.  Then a couple weeks at 2.5, 2.75 and then 3!  Gotta have a plan even if some things interfere with it.  I hope during the two weeks in AZ in January to be doing 4 miles.  Gonna try and get ready for that half marathon in Reno.

I managed to only gain 2/10's of a pound over the very bad eating weekend!  2.2 lbs to my goal.

Back at it!

Yesterday was a super busy errand day and I didn't get to the gym. Today was the opposite. Really calm, peaceful, and restful day and I did get to the gym. Walked over there, did my usual. Then I walked over to Walgreens and then walked home. Fitbit thinks I walked over 21,000 steps today. But I think something got out of wack with the time chage. I suspect it's including yesterday (I didn't sync last night). It also shorted me an hour on my sleep! Really good food day today, hopefully day one of being back on track. I think I've just had so many changes that I got a little off track. But I did great today and had a billion (approximate count!) vegetables! I see we're friends on Loseit now!

Cold But I Ran Outside

It just looked so nice out there!  About 40 but full sun and no wind to speak of.  So I ran outside but I was cold during the first half.  Didn't really warm up until I was nearly home.  But I got it done.

Gym

As promised, today was a gym day! I was surprised, it was pretty busy there today. Did not impact my ability to do the things I wanted to do, though. But good for them. Seems like they are trying to spruce up a bit. I did my usual exercises. I am feeling so flabby! Gotta get back into both my food and exercise routine. Which I am doing! Just takes time.

Walking Day

I'm so lonesome! So is Sam. I know because he told me about it at 3 am, 4 am, and 5 am! But I still slept until 6. 8.5 hours of sleep. I need another good night and I'll be back in business. Really focusing on getting back on my food track here starting today. I've been having too many snacks because I'm not eating right (enough) in the morning. Gotta change that to my old style and started on that today. I didn't run today, but I did walk around the lake. It was a really beautiful day! Only went around twice so I would have time to clean up before piano lessons. Tomorrow is a gym day.

We Are Slugs When It Comes to Posting!

But not when it comes to exercise!  I ran 2 miles every day while in Reno except for Sunday which was a day off and yesterday when I only went around the lake once.  Beautiful place to run and walk!!  And lose some weight, too!  Your scale was right!  I only have 3 lbs to my goal!!

I did my 2 on the TM here this morning plus my exercises.  We slept in until 8 am!!  You must have worn us out!  So, I wasn't on the TM until after 9.  Very late for me but I did it.

Another Gym Day

Before I forget, I didn't see Simon at the gym today so I'll call tomorrow about a week membership for you. Think Mom is interested, too? I did the usual at the gym today but I went later. Probably didn't get there till after 3:30 pm. And I just cannot believe more people do not go. It was even more empty than usual! So different than SD where I had to go right after work or it would just be a madhouse. Lots of good things about this city including the fact that it just seems to be so livable. I can actually do things at non-bizarre times! I'm kinda worried I'm losing my muscle, so I really need to get consistent with my routine again. It will happen!

Weird Running

I went out to run on Tuesday and actually had to stop before I got to mile 1. I had such a side cramp, I just couldn't do it. Went back out yesterday, got another stitch (just after mile 1) and realized - it's actually my diaphragm. I did finish my 3 miles but it was not fun and I didn't enjoy it. So I'm wondering: am I having to acclimate to running at such a higher elevation? I looked it up. I went from an elevation of 62' to an elevation of 4,500'. I'm going to be interested to see how this resolves and what your experience is. If this is related to elevation, maybe you'll have a different experience. Because you're coming from a higher elevation - so maybe it won't impact you like it is me. Or - maybe it's not elevation at all and it's just that I haven't been running as much recently! I did run with my Garmin and the outside (pavement) path is actually a bit over a mile. I'm super pleased to say that, despite my stitch, I did 3.01 miles in 29m 40s!

Some Good News

I seem to have come off the weight plateau I've been on for about 2 weeks.  Down a whole pound in the last 3 days so very happy about that.  Don't want to put any of it back on during our trip.  Now have just 5 lbs to my goal.

Been running every morning and doing my exercises.  Upping my mileage a little each week.  At 2.25 miles this week.

Again!

Same report! I went to the gym today. It was good. It was empty. Well, when I arrived. After I had been there about an hour, it began to fill up. I love being able to walk to the gym! I had a full on day of slack yesterday. Just really had no energy or desire to do anything - so I didn't! Back on track today, though. Super excited to see you! Oh, meant to tell you that I've been sleeping really well here. I think I've already told you that, actually. But it bears repeating! I had another 8+ hour last night! So happy about this fact.

A gym day

Good day at the gym today. Went around 11:30 and just did my normal full body weightlifting routine. Very empty gym again today. Easy to do my work and get out. Then I did one lap around Virginia Lake. I was kinda hoping to go on a hike today but it rained!

Gandy Marathon 5K

We did it!  Angie did a GREAT job!  28 minutes and something.  Mom and I weren't so happy with our times but we finished and got a medal!  (They had so many medals left over from last year's full and half that they gave them to this year's 5K finishers.)

Here I am!

Now, you may have been thinking, "I bet Julie is doing things but not posting." Well....you would be wrong! I actually wasn't doing Fitnatic type things! I just got very busy with company, tasks to do, and then piano meetings and lessons. But today I got back into gear. I walked over to the gym this afternoon. Did my usual routine of weights. Then I did The Stairway to Hell for 20 minutes. Then I walked home. It's interesting that my leg and foot have been very sore again since I've had a bit of time off. I really think the strength training I do for my back has a hugely positive impact on my leg and foot. Fitbit tells me I was 1 minute shy of 8 hours of sleep. Pretty good for me!

Same Old From Here

Been running on the TM every morning this week.  Foot was really bothering me during the night and still was this morning though.  However, I did my 2 miles and it seemed to ease up once I got going and the tylenol kicked in.  Bothered me yesterday some, too, and that's the first time in several weeks I've been so aware of it.  Maybe I'm getting use to it except when it flares up.

Heading to Whitewater tomorrow after church but staying in the other motel (there are only 2!) because it has a fitness center.  I called to make sure before making the reservation.  So I plan to keep running while gone.

Another Good Gym Outing!

Good gym again today! Walked over, it's a pretty enjoyable mosey. And the gym was empty again! Well, not empty. But I was able to do all my things, no problemo. So that was really nice. Just lifted my weights, did some ab stuff, walked home. Now I've been putting together a desk chair. Let me tell you!!!! Well, I can't tell anyone my assembly angst. It's best if only Sam knows. But it's built now!

First Reno Run!

I did it! This was my first run as a Renoian. Um...Renite? Whatever! I did it! It really took a pep talk to get out there. Change is hard and so I just had to get over that. Did three laps around the lake, which I guess is three miles. I will say this: it's a bit....stinky. There are a lot of ducks and geese over there and so there's a lot of duck and geese poo. But it isn't stinky the entire run. Just in two distinct (and little) spots. So it isn't a showstopper! I also did some ab stuff when I got back. I've been out of habit with food tracking/loseit for a bit, so I got back on track with that yesterday. It was just very very hard when I had everything packed and couldn't cook! But I made a meatloaf in my IP last night and build the recipe for that in the loseit app, so that is something I can track now. That said, I've been doing really good with the food choices I've been making and staying on track, weight wise. It made me happy to be able to 120 lbs on my new drivers license and not be lying about it!

Another gym day

I can really tell that I had some time off. Very gummy feeling at the gym today. Did my stuff, just didn't feel like I had a lot of strength for it. Suppose it will take a bit to get back in the swing of things.

Busier there today but not so busy I couldn't do what I wanted, when I wanted. So that was happy.

I walked there even though it was cold. Gotta toughen up!!

Lost Weekend but Home Now

I didn't do anything but walk while in Duluth for the class reunion but I did get outside and run 2 miles this morning here.  Very nice out.  55, sunny, slight breeze when I turned around to come home.  Not many days like this left for us I don't think.

Best news is that I didn't gain any weight over the weekend!  I didn't lose anything but I didn't gain anything and that's the best news.  I was kind of afraid to get on the scale this morning.

Hello Reno gym!

I did it! Today was gym day.  Little nervous, not knowing what to expect. But it turned out great. I walked over, it's half a mile.  Went straight to the weight section. There were 4 or 5 guys there. Small space, but we all got out business done.

Had one head nod and one person actually said hi. So that means we are bffs now, right? 

It was good, I am sore. And I was really glad to get back into the swing of things.

More of the Same

I'm running on the TM every morning and doing my exercises, too.  We have registered for the Gandy Marathon 5K on 10/15 so I want to be ready for that. I know I should be running outside but it's just a little too cool for the old man!  Will have to bundle up for the 5K.  If that goes well, I might also register for the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot over in Lindstrom.  I've done that a couple of times including last year.

And I don't want to brag or anything....but....I have lost 7 pounds during September!  Counting calories using Lose It and no beer or wine since August 28th.  I want to lost 6 more and get back to where I was when I lost all that weight a few years ago.  The goal is in sight!

I haven't posted all week?

What's the matter with me?  I've been running every single morning this past week except yesterday when I walked that 5K walk in Balsam Lake.  Just haven't posted here obviously.  Sorry about that!  Most runs have been inside on the TM.  I did run outside 1 or 2 days this week I think.  TM run this morning before church.  Raining like crazy out there this morning.

Bye Kensington Loop!

This was it! My last SD run as a CA resident. Can't believe the time is finally here.

Really great run this morning. I gave it my all! And it showed in my time, which was 29:28!  I was so excited about thst!

Tomorrow I am going to still try and get 10k steps. We shall see, but I'm gonna try!

Great run!

Really happy with my run times the past two days, 30 minutes! Yay! It's been a long long time since I have been at that pace. I haven't been to the gym for days and I won't get back there at this point. So I did squats and pushups yesterday and lunges and pushups today. I want to check out that gym on Tuesday, if I have time. Maybe workout on Wednesday. I'm hoping they will give me a week pass to test it out before I commit.

Outside Today

And just gorgeous!  60, full sun, little breeze.  Cool in the shade but very nice run.  I was going to take today off because I haven't taken a day off since last Sunday but it was so nice out.  Been inside on the TM all week but going outside now this week.  We are registered for a 5K walk next Saturday in Balsam Lake to raise money for suicide prevention programs in Polk County.  Same day as the Hogeland and Turner people are walking out there for the same cause in memory of Tristan.  Then we are going to register for a 5K on the Gandy Dancer trail starting in Luck set for October 15.  Been waiting to know what our Reno schedule would be so now that we know we can register for that run/walk.  My first real race since spring so looking forward to it.  Angie might run the half marathon that day!  She's thinking about it.  I hope to get back into good enough shape to run a half again next summer.  Foot seems to be doing better the last couple months.  Can't explain it but happy for it.

Good run

Had to talk a couple days off, I was so darn sore. I don't know if it is good to get so sore I can't walk! But I was in a lot better shape today and was able to run later this afternoon. Well, evening. And my time was about 31 minutes again! So glad I'm getting my pace down. Also did these planks I've been doing - getting a lot better at those, too! That's all I've got to report. Oh, my weight is staying down! But I ate at Crab Hut tonight so we shall see what tomorrow brings!

Running but Not Posting

I have been running on the TM every day this week but just haven't gotten around here to post about it.  Have upped my speed to 5.7 mph this week and going well.  Going to start going past 2 miles on Monday and see how that goes.  I use to run 3 miles every day and want to get back to that level.

I'm making some progress on my weight, too, and feeling very good about that.

So sore!

Well, I sure could feel my workout today. I'm sore! My quads - ouch. I am actually walking funny! And it has not gotten better as the day has progressed. I need a hot tub! I did run today, though. Which was probably ridiculous! But I wanted to keep my muscles warm. I didn't think it was particularly fast but I did 3 miles in 31 minutes. So I was really happy about that. Also had a couple walks today - again, wanted to keep my muscles warm. I don't know that it helped! Probably a day off tomorrow, I have a doctor appointment. I forgot to tell you that gym owner Shawn introduced me to a brand new employee as I was leaving last night. And he said, "I was telling Stephanie (the new employee) that you are one of the top 10 people that I have ever seen really change your body at that gym." So that was neat!

A weak baby lamb!

That's what my legs feel like! A weak trembly baby lamb! Today was my last session with Shawn and it was leg day. And it was HARD. Super challenging. Lots of squats and lunges and fake squats and more lunges. I can only imagine what I'm going to be feeling like tomorrow! Well....sore! So that's my report!

A New Week

But same old story.  Ran my 2 miles and did my exercises.

Busy day!

Exercise and work wise! Even though work was super busy, I did get out for a run early morning. I am sad to report that my blue tooth headset ran out of juice before the 1 mile mark! It was a quiet run, let me tell you. I knew it was low yesterday and I charged it. Well, I tried to charge it! Clearly I didn't really plug it in correctly. Alas. I had to think actual thoughts while I was out there today! And I also went to the gym today. It was weird. They are painting the floor and so big sections are unavailable for use and getting to the available sections requires one to walk through a maze. But I did it! I've been really hungry the past couple days. And tonight I'm meeting Cindy for dinner. WATCH OUT! I'm gonna have chips!

Much Better Today

Humidity has moved on east so a much better run outside this morning.  Very nice.

Running

Good run today - one of those days, though, where I really didn't want to do it. Took me a good bit of time to work up the courage! Glad I did it once I got out there, though. Now I'm walking to my massage. My last SD massage!

Foggy Run

Ran outside this morning in the fog and tropical humidity!  Very humid here now after all the rain we've had.  Good run though.

Back in business!

Well, the desert interlude is over. We had a really nice trip. Gym day with Shawn. Upper body again. Worked really hard! I'm feeling it already, tomorrow will be sore. Good sore!

Raining Cats and Dogs

And since I didn't want to run into any of those animals I opted for the TM here again this morning!

Beautiful Morning Run

Just perfect out there again today.  I'm getting use to this so when it changes it will be a shock.  62, sunny, light breeze.  Just right.  Ran the 2 miles and did my exercises when I got home.  Felt good all the way around.

Went for a walk with Mom last night and I almost had to be running to keep up with her!  We "walked" 2 miles in 35 miles so close to 4 mph.

Good run!

Pretty happy to report that my run pace was decent today! 3 miles and my time was about 31 minutes. It's been a long time since I've been in that range. I went early so maybe it was the coolness. Maybe I wasn't all worn out yet. And maybe it's that I've been running less. But MAYBE it is that my muscles are helping me! That's what I am choosing to believe!

Busy Day

Well, I had a busy exercise day. I didn't think I would get to go to the gym tonight, so I ran early. But then I did get to go to the gym. So double up! Really crabby today. So I needed to get out and about, for sure.

Updates!

I got behind.....again! Let's see - As you know, it took me a few days to be able to walk properly after the last legs day. I actually took Saturday off. I just needed a day to sit around and be lazy and cranky! So that's what I did. I didn't even try to get steps on Saturday! Sunday I did run but it was exceedingly late by the time I mustered the willpower to do it. Maybe 5 pm or so. Today I did a lot! I went for a run early. Maybe around 7 am. Then I did meet up with Shawn at the gym and we did shoulders and back. My delts are so weak! I really need to work some more on those. After we were done, I did some squats and calves. So that's my whirlwind update!

Rain Shower so TM

I am such a wimp!  Just as I was heading out it started to rain.  Not a lot or a downpour but enough to send me back inside because it was cool out there and I didn't want to get wet and cold.  Such a baby!

Run

Update on yesterday first. I went to the gym but I didn't do legs at all. I was still very sore. So just upper body stuff.

Today I went for a run. It was slow because I'm still sore! Finally feeling a lot less sore tonight.  Guess that means it's time to go back to the gym and sore up!

First Run In New Shoes

Bought 'em yesterday and tried them out this morning.  Went ok I guess.  Ran fine but didn't put my orthotics in them and just ran in them the way they came.  Not sure what I'll do tomorrow.  Right foot has bothered me some today but it does that sometimes no matter what so don't want to blame it on the new shoes.  Will try them one more day they way they came and see what happens.

It's me!!!

Yes, it's true! Here I am! I really think the allergy pill might be the thing. But.....I have thought I've had this mystery figured out before, so who knows. And it absolutely could be stress. I've had a good plenty of that lately. Today was a session with Shawn and the gym and it was very challenging. Probably the most challenging we've done. We worked legs and did supersets. Which means working one set of muscles and then working a different set and immediately going back to the first set of muscles. So I was always working something. I walked a little bit when we were done, just to try and loosen up. But I'm already feeling it! The gym owner is also named Shawn. He wants to go out for lunch with me and (trainer) Shawn before I leave. Super nice!

74 and Humid

So then you know what I did!  TM running in the cool basement.  We've had that TM for a year now and it's worked perfectly.  Thank you Carl and Diane!

Great Morning

Perfect weather once again so, of course, I went outside and had a good run.  Best one in a while.  No walking.  Also did my pushups and situps when I got home.

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!