Grandma's Marathon Weekend Update

We did great!  Mary Ellen and I ran the 5K on Friday evening and survived.  Julie and Angie ran the half marathon on Saturday and did more than survive...they rocked it!  Excellent weekend all the way around.

I Ran UP the Hill!

Don't know what got into me this morning but I decided to run from the house and see how it went.  Ran up the hill and only walked about 50 feet in the middle of the 2 mile run. That's progress for an old man!  Also did 50 push ups and 50 sit ups when I got back to the house.  Feeling good about all of it!

Still At It

Don't know what to say about the sneezing/no sneezing business.  Sure wish you could get some answers on that.

I'm running outside these days but only managing about a mile and a half.  Having a real mental block about running up the driveway and up the hill to Swagers.  So I have been walking that far and then running to Peer's driveway and home again.  Not sure what I will do when the Fitnatics 5K comes around.  Will just do my best I guess. 

No Sneeze / Sneeze!

Weird times over here! Sunday I did a 6 mile run. Went well (slow!). No sneezing or nose blowing. Today I did a 2.78 mile run (too hot!) and now I've been sneezing and blowing ever since. And I have a little headache. Let's just say grrrrr! It's a lot dryer today than it has been. Also, I haven't been consistently using that nasal steroid spray. I did start again, though. So maybe that will help. Who knows, it is a mystery!

Outside Run

Hope you're still "sneezeless."

I ran outside this morning.  Nice day.  60, no wind, cloudy.  Went well but only did 1.6 miles.  Have a psych hurdle to get over about running up the hill to Swager's before I start running on more level ground.  Walked the hill and ran the rest of the way.  I'll get over it, though, don't worry!

Two more sneezeless runs!

Well, this is getting exciting! I ran yesterday and again today, no sneezes! Still keeping my ENT appointment next week, though.

A run with no sneezes!

I can't believe it, but it's true! I decided to go for it and run just to see what would happen. And, man, was it HARD. I can tell I haven't been running. But, after my run, I walked once around the lake. No sneezes. I did have some nose blowing. But I've been in good shape the rest of the night. I've got a nasal spray I've been using (it's just an OTC steroid spray with NO antihistamines) and I quit taking a medicine. So maybe it's one of those things. Maybe it just needs a couple runs to start again. Maybe it knows I made an appointment with an ENT so it is scared. Many options! There's no way I can run that half, though, even if I don't sneeze anymore. A month away and I could hardly run 3 miles today. Yikes!

Just Walking

I've just been going for walks, I'm sad to report. That's it, that's my full report!

Outside Running

I've taken a few days off, too, while I was in Whitewater.  So back at it today and ran outside this morning.  Short run, only 1.6 miles but it's a start!  Felt good doing it so plan to add distance tomorrow and see how that goes.  Also back to pushups and situps.

Back to Running and Sneezing

I'm back! I decided that I wasn't going to even think about running while Mom was here. I thought maybe a break would help with the sneezing. But no! I ran 3 miles yesterday and promptly started sneezing when I was done. Lasted all night and my nose is very runny and irritated this morning. I am going to get in touch with my primary and see what specialist she recommends next. Angie and I have been busy Dr. Interneting me and we are in agreement about non-allergic rhinitis / exercise induced rhinitis.

3 miles and tired

I can tell I haven't been running. I did 3 miles today and that was for sure my max. I didn't have any more spice in me. But I did that and I'm glad about it. I also walked 2 miles after. No sneezing but I did have some nose blowing. Now, after, the inside of my nose feels itchy. So I hope that doesn't mean that ramping up the running again will ramp up the sneezing again. We'll see, though.

Still Running Inside

We've had some nice days but still cool in the mornings and windy so I've continued to use the TM in the mornings.  Going ok. Kind of stuck on 2 miles though and would like to get beyond that.  More of a mental game than anything.  I can do more but just psych myself out and quit.  Also still doing pushups and situps.

Some Success!

Monday and Tuesday were not happy running days for me. I'd taken about a week off, and I could feel it. Also, Monday, I was supposed to do hills (3-4 miles or 4 - 5, I can't remember). So I went to the gym Monday and only did 2 miles of hills. Just so much work! I tried again yesterday and only got 1.19 or some such! And then I thought....What the! Anyway, today was a 4 mile run and I went outside and did it at the lake and I was super successful. So that's happy. Also, I haven't sneezed once! I have had a little nose blowing, but not much at all. I've cut out safflower oil and sunflower seed oil, those are my only changes. I'll see my allergy doc soon and see what she thinks. Well, I know what she thinks - she thinks that doesn't account for all my symptoms! But maybe she'll have some other ideas to go along with that. I know she has some other type of allergy med to suggest, so we shall see. Otherwise, we are going to talk about what different kind of doctor I might need to see next.

Home and on the TM

We are so glad to be home!  And for me one reason is that I can get back in gear here.  Which I did this morning.  2 miles plus the pushups and situps.  Later I went out and shoveled so lots of exercise today.

A Run

Today was my first run in a week, I think. Training schedule has me doing 6 miles, but I only did 3. Was ok, got a side stitch about 1 mile in. So I just did what I could. And then sneezed after. Didn't last as long as usual though.

Still at it

Still at it in the mornings here.  Plan to get up early and run tomorrow before we head back to Whitewater for Anderson's play.  So will have Friday and Saturday off because no TM at the motel or the house.

7 Miles!

I know I did it even if my GPS doesn't! Had some technical difficulties again today, which I assume is really just Sprint trying to encourage me to get a new phone. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to pull this off, just because I was feeling pretty low for a few days. And, when I started, my guts felt pretty sore and tender! So I decided I would just go as far as I could and be happy with that. But I'm glad I was able to get this training run done because I don't want to get too behind on my scheduled plan. It would be ok if I did, but I'd like to stay on track. Here is the map of my run:

That Sister of Your's!

Again today I did my 2 miles on the TM and it was very difficult!  Mom noticed last night that the incline is set to 1.5%!  I ran that way yesterday and didn't notice it.  Left it there this morning but it really seemed like work.  Not sure if I'll leave it there or not.  I should but will have to see what tomorrow brings.

3 Miles

Another down! Sure didn't feel like it today, but I did it. Tomorrow is supposed to be my day off and then 3 miles on Friday. But I'm going to play it by ear. If I feel like running tomorrow, I will. Then I will take Friday off, which will be good since it is supposed to rain.

You have been busy!!!

Wow!  While I was sluffing off through a travel week you have really done good work!  Congratulations!  Glad to hear there is less and less sneezing going on, too.

I got back on the TM here this morning and did a strong 2 miles.  Felt like work though after a week of mostly sitting in the car.  I think there is no way I'll be doing that half with you girls.  Really sorry about it but it's just not going to happen.  Think my long distance days are over sad to say.  I don't see any prospect of getting outside to run for a couple of weeks at least.  Too much snow and ice here still.  And I can hardly force myself to get to 2 miles on the TM.  So I will have to be content to be the designated driver.

5 Mile Training Run

A good run today, 5 miles. Just ran around the lake. Thankfully it's big enough that I don't get dizzy! Pretty quiet out there today, but I went earlier than I usually do. I'm supposed to o a 7 mile run on Saturday, but we have rain warnings that have turned into a flood watch! So I'll just have to wait and see what Saturday brings me. I don't really want to do it on a treadmill, although maybe I could say I'm also working on my mental toughness training.

4 Mile Fartlek

Another fartlek day! 4 miles, did it similar to last time where I ran 1 mile, did the intervals for 2 miles, ran 1 mile. I am really impressed with the RunKeeper app that I've been using. I was able to define a custom workout so I had her tell me "Run steady for 1 mile", "Run fast for .1 mile", "Run slow for .3 mile" - really worked awesome. This was harder to do outside because I wasn't quite as consistent. Pretty consistent, though. I could see in the app what I did for each interval. More tomorrow!

6 miles done!

I did it! Today was my 6 mile training run and I did it and it went really well. Had a small technical difficulty to start. My GPS told me I was at .5 miles way before that was possible. Well "way" = like 1/10 of a mile. But still. So I ended that run and started new. But, ultimately, I got my 6 miles in. And! I got a thumbs up from a guy who said, "You're awesome! Great job!" That happened at mile 5 and was perfect timing for a bit of inspiration. Saw some baby geese and saw a woman walking with a parrot on her shoulder. Beautiful day here today. Had to go over to the post office earlier and spied some daffodils in flower. Oh, sneezing report! None today. I did have a bit of dripping but nothing major and no sneezing. I'm seriously blaming the allergy test. Now it will be interesting to see what happens over the next couple of weeks.

Another Training Run Down

I modified my training plan for this week - in my mind. But I didn't note the changes I was planning in my calendar. But I think I did it right. I ran 3 miles today and will do my 6 mile run tomorrow rather than Saturday. Didn't really feel like running today. First, that allergy pill from yesterday made me tired. Second, ga, I'm just super tired of what is happening to me after I run. But, anyway, I did it.

Beautiful Day

Did my 4 mile training run today.  Went well, did cause sneezing.  Supposed to call the allergy clinic if this happens so i will tomorrow.

It was beautiful today doninhad a lot of walks, too!

And I sneeze

Today was day 2 of my training plan.  4 mile run.  Absolutely beautiful day so I ran at the lake.  Went great. Then I walked once around.  Only once because I started sneezing about .3 miles into my walk.  I checked the pollen report for today and it was low.  So I'm going to assume something in the test yesterday caused this.  It wasn't as bad as it has been at times, so there is that. I'm supposed to call them when it happens, so I guess I'll ring them tomorrow.

Back to the gym

Just too cold and windy out there again today!  So back to the gym for a good run on the TM.  Tomorrow too probably and then we'll be traveling so will have to see how it goes.

Early Day 1

I know we visited on the phone, but I'll post for posterity. Tomorrow was to be my official training start but I got to thinking that I might not be feeling too spicy after getting poked at the allergy clinic. So I started today and did the fartlek (ha!) training. 4 miles. So I did a 5 minute warmup at 3.5 / 7%. Then I ran for 2 miles at 6.0 / 1%. then I did 3 min / 30 sec switches between 5.8 and 6.8 (@ 1% incline). Then I ran 1 mile at 6.0 / 1% and finished with 5 minutes walking at 3.5 / 7%. I also lifted some weights. And, let me tell you, I am tired!!!

My Shoe Report

I decided I needed new shoes too so went to a place in gulf shores on Friday.   Woman seemed very knowledgeable and I bought a pair of Brooks shoes.  Said I could try them out on a treadmill and bring them back if I wanted, so I went to that gym yesterday and brought them back to the store later that morning, I think I need new orthotics so might go see podiatrist when I get home and wait for shoes until after that.

Glad you like your shoes.  Remodeling?  What are they doing?

Gym Run

Well, the weather folk were wrong! Pretty dreary day here and I just peeped some snow coming down! I ran at the gym today because I just wasn't interested in the cold today. Good run, I continue to like my shoes. No sneezing! Again! Pretty great. I considered lifting weights after I ran but, once I was done, I was done. And I'm ok with that. I need to get back to weights, and I will. But today was not the day. By the way, they are doing a lot of remodeling at the gym.

Shoe Report

Had an outside run today and I'm really happy with my shoes. Wore thinner socks. I have to say, these shoes must have the shortest laces ever! I'll have to get some different/longer ones. Ran 3, walked 2. Zero sneezes! But dang was I cold when I was done walking. It was probably 7 when I got home and it really cooled off. Supposed to be another nice day tomorrow. Not your style of nice, but nice all the same!

New Shoes!

The time for new shoes arrived. I got a pair of Alta shoes, same brand as Mom's awesome walking shoes. These are running specific ones, though. I wore them at the gym today and I think I'm really going to like them. That said, the socks I wore seemed too fat so I'll try a thinner pair tomorrow. I was sure overdressed for the gym. It wasn't too hot, it was that I was wearing my outside running longjohns (not sure what to call them, it's a thing pair of leggings and a top but they're specifically to be worn under other clothing to keep you warm). Anyway - HOT. I actually considered pausing my run and going to the locker room to take them off! Live and learn!

two days to report

Yesterday was gorgeous in the morning so I went across the highway and ran on that trail.  Today is pretty looking but very windy and so its cool.  Went to the gym today. 

Another Run

Sure felt colder out there today, even though it was actually warmer! 50 degrees with no sun due to cloud cover sure seems colder tan 38 degrees with sun in a blue sky. But I did run, 3 miles. Walked 1. Just around the lake. No sneezing today, so that's good news. I also did some squats and pushups and planks when I got home. Monday is my "official" half marathon training start day.

Another report

I was worn out today. I sure could tell I've taken time off. I am sore and tired. But winter is coming again at the end of the week and so I wanted to take advantage of the beautiful afternoon. I ran 3 miles, walked 2. I felt slow and it felt hard but my time was actually better than yesterdays. No sneezing again today UNTIL! Yep. Mile 2 of my walk, I sneezed 3 or 4 times. Some nose blowing, too. Not insane like it has been and only lasted a couple of hours. Well, maybe 3 hours. So better but still happening. Tomorrow and Wednesday are going to be very nice days, too. Then, Thursday, it's winter!

Finally!

I had to take about 100 days off.  Seems like, anyway. I've just been feeling so low.  But today I was able to get out to the lake for a run.  It was 38 degrees and very nice out.  I believe they call this Stockholm Syndrome.  I was able to run 3 miles AND walk 2 miles and I sneezed exactly zero times!!!  It's been 2 hours and still not a single sneeze. 

Really lookimg forward to the allergy clinic visit on Wednesday!

Cold morning again!

 Only 34 today!  So of course went to the gym. 

Gym Again!

Only 38 here this morning!!  I wouldn't believe unless I'd seen it for myself.  So, off to the gym again.  Glad I found it.  Warm in there again today but I did a full 2 miles.  Hope I'm ready for that 5K on Saturday morning.  And I hope it's not this cold!

Whimp Here

Temp read 46 but extremely windy so wind chill is -10 I'm sure!  Anyway too cold to run outside so went to the gym and had a good run on TM.  No waiting today and not nearly as warm in there as it was the other day.  Did pushups and sit ups when I got back to condo.  Had the heater on in the car driving over there!

Nice Morning Run

Very nice here this morning.  64 and slight breeze. Perfect!  Had a pretty good run.  Running on a paved trail across the highway from us. Vey nice and away from traffic and noise.  And just a few walkers and a couple off bikes each day.

catching up to do!

 My goodness you have been busy!   Congrats on the 6 mile run!  Great! Also glad to hear you're getting some relief from the sneezes.

I have been running outside since we got to Orange Beach but signed up at a gym yesterday.   6 miles from condo but closest one to me here. Cold and windy in the mornings and supposed to stay that way now for several days.  Only 38 this morning! Thought it would be warmer here. Anyway going to try it out pretty soon so will report later.

Keep up the excellent work!

6 miles!

I'm excited to report that I did my first 6 mile run since leaving San Diego!  I didnt commit to 6.  At about 2.5, I decided to do 4 rather than 3 and I just kept making that decision till I did 6.  Super pleased!

It's been a challenge - good and bad.  I'm happy about my gym running.  Really good pace, I've been at 1% incline the entire run.  But!  I haven't been able to make myself do more than 3 miles per session.  I'm still struggling with this ridiculous post running sneezing (although it's so much better), and I still can't shake the sinus infection!  Which I presume is the cause of the post run sneezes.  And it just, generally, seems harder to run here. 

So, for these reasons, I'm just so glad I ran 6 miles!  And that it was nice enough to be outside.

Gym running continues

Still running at the gym. Today was pretty nice out, but I did the gym anyway. 3.14 miles today and I've been running at a 1% incline.

It's been so long since I've lifted weights, maybe time to get back into that gear.

Outside Running!

I was so worn out today, but this was my opportunity to run outside, so I grabbed it! It is fixing to snow tomorrow and again Thursday and Friday. And it will be cold! So I just womaned up and did it. And I'm so glad I did. Very nice out - well, a little brisk. But good to be out there. And many people agreed with me! I did 3 miles.

New Drugs = Less Sneezing

I went to the drugstore today and got a behind the counter sinus medicine that also has an antihistamine in it. Result? Way less sneezing. After I ran, I was able to walk for 20 minutes or so. I did have a couple of sneezes and needed to blow my nose, but nothing like it has been. So that's good! And the above paragraph already gave you a preview of my report! I went to the gym and ran. 3 miles. We are going to continue to have winter here for the next week or two, so I imagine I'll be running at the gym a lot in the coming weeks. Still thinking of a different gym. Probably 24 hour Fitness if I do change, which is right over by Target and Home Depot. That's it!

Sneezemania!

I was back at the gym yesterday and today and, as I'd not usual, started a sneezing fit when I was done running.  Today I timed it.  6 minutes after I slwas done running (and was just walking on the treadmill) I started up.  Still not done 4.5 hours later, although it is letting up now.

I have an appointment 3/21 at an allergy clinic, so I'm looking forward to that.  Maybe I won't have any allergies at all but, if that's the case, it's still good cause I can just move on!

Reno Gym Run

Can't believe I got myself together to go to the gym today, but I did. I ran 3 miles on the treadmill and I walked a bit more, just to get to 10k. Too cold to walk outside today so I knew this was my opportunity if I was going to get it done. Anticipate a few more gym days in my future, actually. Then, hopefully, I'll be able to get back outside again. We'll see - winter is here!

Back on the TM at home

I have been running a little every morning on the TM here since coming home.  Don't seem to have much enthusiasm for it this week though and not sure why.  Miss my people watching at Chuze Fitness maybe!  Anyway, keeping at it.

Good luck in your search for a new gym!  Hope you find the perfect place.

Not sure what to say about the sneezing and allergies.  Hope you can figure it out.

I quit running at a mile this morning because I started coughing.  Thought I was catching a cold but the rest of the day has been ok.

More runs - and sneezing!

I ran yesterday and then had a crazy sneezing and nose blowing attack. Lasted until I went to bed. Woke up doing better this morning and continuing to get better throughout the day. I ran this afternoon and it didn't trigger another attack. Interestingly, I ate something with dairy in it at lunch yesterday. Today I read that exercise induced allergies don't have to have an underlying allergy, but they often do. So I'm going to go hard off the dairy again and see if I stop having these attacks. Of course, it could be an allergy to something in the air, but it has happened in Reno, Wisconsin (all inside running), and La Mesa. So kinda seems more likely that I'm doing something that is bothering me and then exercise is causing a full blown allergic reaction. We shall see, though! Today I started my gym investigations again. I visited one gym that is so so nice. It's big, it has lots of equipment, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, classes. But it's $75 / month! If I lived really close to it, I might figure out some way to justify it but 75 is just a real hard stop for me! I drove by another gym, too far away. Have one more to check out. Not sure what I'm going to do!

Back at it in Reno

Had about zero steps yesterday, due to my drive.  But today I ran 3 miles (super happy with my pace) and now I'm gonna go for a small walk.  Nice out, 50 degrees (above!!) at 7 pm.

Running

I've been mostly running, sometimes doing squats and pushups. Should do those more! Went out to the lake today and had a really good run out there. Very cool today so it was good weather for running. Busy, too! And my phone did change time again when I was there. So weird!

Catch Up

I have been so negligent here!  I went to the Kroc Center 3 times but it is so warm on the upstairs level where they have all their TMs and other machines.  So now I have been twice to Chuze Fitness and it is much more comfortable and many, many more machines.  More people, too, of course, but I haven't had a problem getting on a TM.  Yesterday I did 1.5 miles and today a full 2 miles without walking or stopping.  First full 2 miles I've run since we left home and I felt good about it.  So I will continue to go there.  The people watching is so much better at Chuze, too! 

Updates!

First update is that I have company! I'm really glad you have arrived. As you know, cause I told you, I've been running. Ran out at the lake and, yesterday, I ran locally. Today and two days ago I did squats and pushups and planks. And walked. And I'm going for a walk today. That's my update!

Good for You!

Glad to see you are "back at it."  I am, too, sort of.  Have had good runs the last two mornings but this morning we both slept late!  Finishing that puzzle yesterday must have taken it's toll on us!  Now time to be getting ready for church.  Tomorrow, of course, will be a travel day for us.  Leaving the house at 8 am but I will hopefully get back to it in California on Tuesday!  See you very soon!

Two updates!

I ran yesterday and today. Yesterday was 3 miles and today I did 2. I just wasn't feeling a third so I didn't force it. I came home and did some squats and such. Tomorrow will be a day of rest - and driving! And I figure I have earned a day of rest because I've really been back at it hard since I have been feeling better. See you soon!

I ran!

I'm excited to report that I've been for two runs now!  Yesterday I can two miles.  Thought I was gonna do 3, but I just lost all my spice around 1 and 3/4.  Today I did run three.  Slowed down that last half mile. 

Did some squats when infot back and, boy, can I sure tell it's been awhile.  Very challenging.

I'm really glad to be functional again!

Didn't last long!

I did fine on Monday and Tuesday.  Wednesday morning (yesterday) I woke up with the crud.  Got on the TM but had to quit at a half mile because I was coughing already.  Today I walked 15 minutes and felt exhausted by that.  Hope this doesn't last too long.

New Year, New Start

At least I hope so.  I did a full 2 miles on the TM this morning and 35 push ups and 35 sit ups.  Determined to do that every day this week and start to increase things next week.  Tired of being a slug!!  Have to be ready for that run on Coronado in 3 weeks.

Day Off!

Yes, I am making an actual stand alone 'day off' post! I didn't mean for today to be a day off. In fact, I didn't want it to be! It's very nice today and tomorrow is not going not be so nice, or so "they" say. And I have some work stuff that might slow me down the rest of the week. BUT. I've been doing a lot of running this week and I'm just a bit worn out. Also, work got busy and I have a meeting tonight. And I just realized......this is stressing me out! So I'm taking it off my plate. And I feel good about that decision. So that is a happy thing. And that's it. That's my report! See you SOON!

Another Roundup!

You know, every day I'm going to post. And each night I lay in bed and think.....dang it! I forgot again!! But here I am, today, not forgetting. And not in bed yet! So I'm counting this as a win, darn it! So, let's see...... Friday I ran - maybe I reported that! Saturday I went to the gym and I walked on the treadmill for some time (incline FTW!) and then I lifted weights. It was very very lonely there. They are putting in new floors upstairs, I noticed. Sunday - Run. I downloaded a different music podcast that is 180 beats per minute, it's supposed to help with pace. Let me assure you, it does help with pace! I was super pleased. Today was another awesome run with my fast beat podcast. I'm going to look through their posts and see what other 180 BPM ones they have. That's my report! Soon we will be reporting in person!

Head cold = days offl

It started coming over me on Thursday and by yesterday morning I was socked in like a London fog!  Still socked in today so taking days off here. Hope to get over it soon! The worst part is that I won't get to see star wars this weekend!

38 degree run!

I did it again! Went out for a run today when it was 38 degrees. I thought it was going to be freezing, but it was actually really nice out there. I was happy with my pace, so that's really good. And I did some abs (planks) when I got back. Yesterday I ran, too. But it was warmer than 38! And I did some squats, pushups, lunges, and planks when I got back. Making progress! Just in time for cookies!

Catching up!

I've been meaning to post every day but.....I have not! But I have been running - 3 miles. And then I walk to get my steps up to 10k, although I usually end up going a bit over. yesterday I did not run or walk, though, because I had a dr appointment. Just a checkup. But just didn't get in gear to get that done. I did do squats, pushups, and planks yesterday so that is something. And I sure can feel them today! Not sure what today will be. Feeling like I have a bit of a cold, so maybe a day of rest. We'll see!

I'm a Terrible Poster!

I have managed to run some every morning here but nothing to brag about.  We are going to Duluth tomorrow and staying at the Super 8 (only place with any rooms this weekend) and they don't have a fitness center.  So I will be taking Sunday and Monday off and I'm ready for a couple days like that.  Hopefully, I'll get back in the saddle on Tuesday morning.  I do plan to run some tomorrow before we leave.

Cold run

I am absurdly proud of myself! I went for a run this afternoon and it was 37 degrees out! I told myself "That's practically 40" to help me get out the door. Really glad I did it, I don't want to be cooped up all winter, that's for sure! Really good run, best pace I've had in a long time. Probably was very inspired to get done due to the cold. Quick weekend update. I ran three miles on Saturday and walked yesterday (Sunday). Been listening to (yet another!) super good audio book. Almost done and I'll be sad when it's over. But, at the same time, I'm really excited to know how it will end!

I did something!

I've really not done much since I have been home. I've been busy though - just with "stuff"! But today I did go for a run. 2 miles. Was aiming for 3 but, man, those 2 miles were darn hard. Looks like we have some snow coming in tomorrow night, so I'm going to try and run in the morning and then maybe gym on Sunday. If I can walk! I have to remember that I'm restarting here!

Back Home and Getting To It

My TM still works!  Sad to say I didn't do much while we were in Whitewater and it shows.  So I got back on the machine yesterday and again today.  Gotta get ready now for the run on Coronado Island!

Back in Gear

Sure am feeling better!  Went for a 3 mile run yesterday and Bart and I had an awesome walk / run at the lake.  What a beautiful day today.

Hope you're having a great trip!

You guessed it!

Yep! Another run. Another nice day here and I did 3 miles around the lake. I also did squats and pushups. I told you I've been doing sets of 5. I think I'm about ready to up the quantity in my sets. Progress. Nothing planned for tomorrow since I'll be driving. I responded to your comment about the shoes. More details there, but I did order them online.

Another Run

What a beautiful day we had today! It was 45 degrees at 5 am! I was able to go out for a run this afternoon and it was really delightful. Pretty busy at the lake today. And I had 3 little kid running partners for very short periods of time! When I would approach them they would start running and then we'd run together for 30 seconds or a minute before they were done - done for that lap, anyway! But it was pretty cute. The shoes I have are Vionic. Here's a link to the men's "athletic": https://www.vionicshoes.com/men/active-and-sneakers.html Athletic is in quotes because I see some loafers in that mix! Anyway, I sure like mine. They are really different, though. And, yes, pushups are really hard! I've been only doing 5 at a time. Squats, 5 pushups, more squats, 5 pushups. 5 is about all I can do at once.

New shoes!

Got my new shoes last night and I took them out for a quite literal test run today.  Seemed good!  I suppose it will be a week or so before I know for sure.  This brand didn't have any formal running shoes but I love my walking shoes so much, it's worth the try.  These shoes sure looks like normal running shoes!

Anyway, good run around the lake.  Not much excitement to report out there.

Feel like I'm doing well with eating and finally getting back into my exercise swing of things.

Still Running

On the TM of course.  And doing my push ups and sit ups.  Nothing too exciting.  My gym is never busy.

Gym Day

I did it! Even though I wasn't really feeling it. After work I was on the fence about going to the gym. Glad I did - as usual! Super quiet there today (you're shocked, I know!). Did my business and got out. And that's it! I'm tired tonight. Excited to go to bed.

Fun Weekend!

I had a good weekend of doing stuff. I finally ran on Saturday! I wore my new walking shoes and they felt good so I took the plunge and ordered a style that looks like they will be good for running. I'm excited. Really like these shoes, they're helping my foot so much. Today was a day of walking. Not inspired to run, but I walked around the lake 8 times. Seems like good exercise in my book! We were supposed to have rain this weekend, but that didn't come to pass. Lots of clouds just hanging out over the mountains, though, so we will see what next week brings to the table. Planning on going to the gym tomorrow. And going for a lot of walks!

Slacker Here!

Wow.  I haven't posted for days!  Sorry about that.  We were in Whitewater over the weekend and I did run there on their TM.  No run Monday as we were traveling.  But back at it now that we are home.  Obviously on the TM because we are now in winter mode here.  But that's ok.

Something different

I'm flying to Burbank this afternoon, so I knew I wouldn't have time to get to the gym. I woke up super early today (by accident, though!) and decided to do a mix of squats, pushups, and planks. So that's what I did! I can only do 5 pushups at a time - I am NOT like Super Dad!!! But I did them and felt accomplished! Wrapping up work here then will head to the airport. Tomorrow the music festival fun begins!

Another run

Another run around the lake today.  It was very pretty.  Maybe a bit cooler than yesterday.  Which is ok.  But it was very busy out there.

Sure am liking my new walking shoes.  I am considering getting a pair for running, even though I don't technically "need" new running shoes.  But these walking shoes are solving a foot ache I've had for years.  So....I love them!

Shoulders Better!

Both shoulders are much, much improved the last couple of days from those injections I got a week ago today.  I don't remember ever having shots in the arm hurt like those did and last as long either.  But I seem to be over it now and glad for that.

Still going to the basement gym each morning for a 2 mile run and pushups and situps.  Heading to Whitewater tomorrow for the weekend so will see how my devotion to the cause holds up!

Gym day

I'm still feeling post gym soreness, that time off really got me out of shape! But I went back today and did my normal routine, although still with the lighter weights. Did a little walking, too. Not as much as yesterday, though. Beautiful day here again!

Many steps!

Big day of steps for me today. I went for a run this morning but I also did a lot of walking after work. I've been listening to an amazing audio book (Children of Time) and was at the end. So that inspired me to go for extra walks. Absolutely beautiful day here today. I feel lucky to live here!

Run and Push Ups

On the TM here today and probably now for the foreseeable future.  And I did push ups and sit ups today, too.  Have not done them since I got those shots last Thursday.  Arms are still sore but I managed to get 25 push ups done.  I don't know how long this lasts!  Didn't think it would last this long!

Gym Again

It sure was a beautiful day here today! But I didn't run, I went to the gym. Glad I did, felt good. Still did the lower weights that I did last time I went. It will take me a bit to build back up, but that's ok. Pretty quiet at the gym today. I do plan on having a walk here soon to enjoy this lovely evening. Did you see a beautiful crescent moon last night? It was very pretty.

Run Day

I had a really good run today! Slow but, eh, that's ok. I was still a faster runner than everyone who did not run! I did 4 miles around the lake. Really pretty day, I thought it was going to be so much colder than it actually was. It was very nice.

Outside Run Today!

It was 52 out there and very calm so I decided to run outside this morning which I did.  Some walking but mostly running.  Beautiful and coming to an end tomorrow they say so I had to get out there.

Skipped the pushups today though because I got shot at the Doc's office yesterday (flu shot and pneumonia second shot) so both shoulders are sore, sore, sore this morning! 

Now I'm sore!

Woke up feeling sore but not terrible. In fact, I was feeling pretty good. And it was a beautiful day so I decided to go for a run. And now I'm sore as all get out. I strongly suspect tomorrow will be a day of walking. But I need to make sure I get back into the gym routine so I might try and go anyway tomorrow. Otherwise, Saturday.

Gym

I hope you were sitting down when you read that title!  Yeah, I went to the gym for the first time in about 100 years.  Where are my muscles!  I really had to decrease the weight.  But that is ok, I'm getting g back into gear here and that's what counts.  I think.......

Another beautiful day!

Another really nice day here (only the day!  Night is very brrrrrr!) and I ran on the lake path.  Not too busy, maybe because I ran at 10 or so and everyone was still at work.

Been running in some new shoes and like them.  More structure than my Nikes.  But they are cut just right to allow rocks to get flung in around the ankles.  That I do not like!

TM again

It's going to be gorgeous here today but only 41 this morning so I ran on the TM again.  My problem is that if I don't do this first thing in the morning, it gets lost in the rest of the day.  I know you like to run mid day or afternoon but I just can't seem to do that.  So I'm glad we have this TM here.

Walking Day

No running today, but I did walk. Two days in a row after being a giant slacker meant I really just was ready to walk. Beautiful evening here, too, so it was a really delightful walk. Hope to be back to running tomorrow. It's too early to train for the half, so I'm going to call it "pre-training-training"!

Ran Today but Not Tomorrow

I did my 2 miles this morning before going to church and felt good about it.  Taking tomorrow off though because I have to be at the clinic to give blood for lab work at 8 am.  Good excuse!   Twice a year this gives me a day off!

Another run

Finally worked up the courage to go outside and run around the lake. And I dressed too warmly! I was very toasty by the time I was done. If you've been checking my weather, you will know that we are getting darn cold at night but it's been really nice during the day. Toyed with the idea of doing 4 miles today, but I just got too warm. And I have some errands to run. Excuses, excuses!

At the lake

Nice run around the lake today. Did three laps. And I stopped to sign a petition. Usually I stop for nothing. But this old lady started running with me and I heard the magic words, ".......Heller.......EPA......." Heller. That guy. Anyway, good run and probably will be more of the same tomorrow!

It's me, the worst poster!

Sorry I've been out of this game, I actually have been feeling so bad about not posting that it became a sort of vicious cycle of not posting! But here I am. Not been doing too much to post about, either, actually. I did a bunch of stuff when Bart was here but now just walking a bit. Slacker!

Back on TM

I had a terrible headache yesterday morning but, then, this morning nothing.  So back on the TM I went.  Had our first frost last night so too cold for this old man outside!  Wish I knew what was causing these headaches.  It seems seasonal which doesn't make any sense to me at all.  But it felt good to be doing a little running again today and some pushups and situps.

"Off" Since Monday

Remember those headaches I was having last fall?  Well, they have been back this week.  I did run Sunday and Monday but Tuesday through yesterday I just couldn't do it.  Now, today I'm ok.  At least for today.  So I did run this morning and it felt good to be doing something again.  I had an MRI last Dec. 27th and it showed nothing. Mom thinks it's "seasonal."  Am I depressed because winter is coming?  Maybe so.  Anyway, back on track today so we'll have to see what tomorrow brings.

Upped My Game A Little

Been running 1.5 miles for weeks now but upped it back to 2 miles this morning and hope to be at 3 miles a day by Nov. 1st.  Maybe!  Also started back with the pushups and situps, too.  25 each this morning.  We'll see how it goes!

So far, so good

Been running every morning this week so feeling good about that.  Taking tomorrow off though for a trip to Duluth but will be back at it Saturday morning.

Back at it again

I have taken way too many days off in a row now!  So today I got on the TM and did a quick mile and a half.  Just need to be consistent now and up the mileage as time goes by and I intend to do that.

A run

I've been a bit of a slacker.  I have been walking, but I've only run twice since I've been home.  And haven't been to the gym at all!

Today was a run and it was good.  I'm sure feeling a bit sore tonight, though!  Tomorrow I'll walk and maybe be all crazy and go to the gym!

Been having beautiful weather here. 

Still At It!

Even though I have not been posting I am still at it almost every morning!  Have run 2 miles on the TM the last two mornings and outside before that.  Weather is changing and this wimp is opting to stay inside now.  Will see what the next week brings.