Snow

Well, how many calories does shoveling snow burn? How exhausting. Yet the pedometer read only 809 steps after all that work. It cannot be accurate I tell you!

I'm pooped, too, because I ran 2.25 miles. Crazy. Too much exercise?

Consistancy

But isn't the problem consistancy? That is mine. Despite best intentions to run yesterday I didn't. I had suprise and very welcome company in way of a dear friend. The boys were thrilled too. It was a good visit, but I didn't run.

Today I was back to it. Felt great. I'm doing 2 miles under 20 minutes, much uphill. My challenge is that I don't really have much time to run, so I'm just running hard. It works well I think. Is that the same as running long?

Back to it!

I simply cannot allow myself the excuse of work to keep me off the road. I finally ran today and I had forgotten how great it feels! I only put in three miles but they were good miles and, hey, I was not sitting on my couch!

Although...

Although I've been running, lifting, etc. I haven't been posting. Sorry! Today I had quite the work out. A good two mile run and then a dance party with my 2 year old. WOW! The dancing did me in practically. In between songs he pretended we were at a picnic and did push ups to eat off the floor! This was Carter's invention. It is good for pretend and a work out, but if he ever invites you on a picnic with real food be prepared to work for it!

It's Alive!!!!

Yes, I am alive! I am still here! I have been such a poor blogger and I am sorry. I have been so busy with work things that this (and, sadly, health in general) has just gone by the wayside.

Back to it, friends! What is more important then our health? Nothing!

Fish or Cut Bait

Here is the deal: Could I just get sick or healthy? This in between crap is driving me crazy! One day my throat is sore and I'm coughing and achy. The next I'm fine. How does health even work? I try to take it easy when I'm feeling even slightly bad because I don't get to go to bed when I'm ready (kids) and I live with others that I take care of. So I have learned to take it easy. But this is terrible! It just lingers. Just do one thing or the other for goodness sake.

Needless to say I didn't run today. BUT, even if I felt well I would not have as I (shamefully) had 3 fillings today! YIKES! The novacane (I know that is spelled wrong which I will heretofor signify with 'sp' sans question mark) took 6 hours to wear off. Thankfully it was 75 in Iowa today (which on the other side of the coin I understand we're going to hell in a handbasket), but I was glad so that the oldest could be outside and I could just stand with the baby. It was a fair deal in the end.

JD - Miss you. Where are you!

Not into it

Just ran a very brief mile. At least it was 10 minutes. My heart just wasn't in it, but then I ran really early today. Maybe I'll have it in me later to run more. Some days I just can't muster the mind strength to do it. Why is that?

The Yolks on You

So JD, what did you do with the yolks?

Struck Down

Well illness has descended on our family. I am fighting it too so no running today.

2 10 minute miles

Folks, the news is: I'm alive. I know you're relieved and, fankly, so am I. Afterall we have started potty training! This is the most intense training I've ever undergone and I already know how, where, and when to go. Sorry but you'll have to endure comments on the successes.

I ran 2.5 today. Great pace. The bursitis (I think) is really slowing me down. I'm practicing some yoga stretching and breathing after running. Everyday actually, but it feels like it is getting worse. One good thing about being a complainer (or as I like to say: honest about how I feel) is that I can recognize patterns. I've also been sore on a regular basis in my hands and fingers. So Jules, talk arthritis to me baby. It runs in our family obviously. I feel like this pain is chronic, worse on some days than others.

Finally, I must say I resent the refusal to discuss my haircut and take it as a direct insult to my ability to cut my own hair...gee am I paranoid about it or what! Just say you like it and let me sleep at night!

Lame

I am Lame with a capital "L"! Does house cleaning count as exercise? Cuz that is all I got!

Turkey Noodle Soup for Supper

This place is still here! Thought you might like an invitation to supper. Turkey and broth from a bird we cooked on the grill in July. Adding onions, carrots, celery, peas, noodles and 2 bay leaves. It smells soooo good! Mom will love it when she gets home.

I was off today and mowed the lawn and both sets of trees for the last time. Drained the mowers and put them to bed for the winter. Got the garden tilled up yesterday so that's done now, too.

Dad

For pity sake

Well I just cannot get on track. I'm just put off by running by one thing or another. Mostly me, not my kids. I've had some breast infections (nursing mother remember) and they have just laid me out! YIKES! Now I'm feeling better but still getting it together. Oh who knows!

Quick Run

Just a quick four mile run tonight. I could have/should have put in a couple more miles but I have a lot of studying to do before my test tomorrow.

That said, enough of this blogging business!

Here I am

Hello friends. Yes, I exist! Sorry for my absence (Julie).

I, too, have been slacking on the running situation. But I'm back on track now running about 2.5-3 miles every other day.

Let me ask you this, what do you know about bursitis? Other than it is apparently a chronic pain in a joint (in my case my right hip), is there any treatment. This is my self diagnosis for this pain I've had over the last 3 weeks. The pain is also the reason I've switched to running every other day. I need a rest. On the 'other' days I've been focusing on weight training, etc. I just do not have enough time to do both cardio and weight training in one day. Alas, earwax. But since I've lost a TON of weight in such a short amount of time I really need to tone up. So it all works out!

Treadmill Running vs Road Running

Amy runs on a treadmill and I run on the street. Let us compare and contrast in order to determine which is superior.

..................................... Treadmill...................Street
Skunks.............................N.................................Y
Scary men.......................N.................................Y
Pit Bulls..........................N.................................Y
Trip on cracks................N.................................Y
Hooligans in training
waiting for the bus.......N..................................Y
Get hit by a car.............N..................................Y

As you can see, the treadmill has a lot on its side. But the final thing that makes the treadmill far surpass street running is that when you are on the street and decide "maybe three miles is enough today" you are still a mile from home.

Lazy!

Man, have I been lazy! It has been difficult for me to get back into the swing of things and school taking up the majority of my day has not helped. But I did get up this morning and hit the road. I put in four miles. It felt good and it was a solid run from beginning to end.

I left around 6 am and it was still very dark. I almost bailed twice - tripping over uneven spots in the side walk. Also, I almost ran over a skunk! Yep! I could not believe it and I was terrified! I saw a little something waddling around ahead of me and it took a couple of seconds to register that it was a skunk. It was so dark out all I could see was a vague shape - and a very white stripe! Needless to say, I crossed the street!

Slowness Alert Level: Turtle

I did not bring my watch but I can tell you my exact pace: SLOW! This was my first run in about two weeks, and boy was that apparent. As most of you know, I have been gone a-visitin for a bit. Upon return I had some congestion (not to lay blame, but I think it was the people sneezing all over me on the plane) topped with the typical sinus issues caused by the Santa Ana winds.

It is neat how I can justify anything - especially laziness. A gift, some may say.

It was good to hit the road, though, as I spent 8 hours sitting in class today. Oh, eating. Today consisted of:

cereal with soy milk
1 kiwi
dahl (thanks Bart!)
WW pita
2 cheese sticks (different times)
chocolate soy milk

Finally, for dinner, Bart is grilling marinated chicken and serving it with rice and corn. Tell me that doesn't sound fantastic!

So, back to it friends! It may have been an incredibly slow run but it was still a run!

Slacker

Yep, I am a slacker. In my defense, I have developed a horrible cold. I do not see myself running for a few days. But I am going to hit the healthy eating circuit in a hard core fashion. Fruit, vegetables, and tons of water. I believe I will make chicken noodle soup tonight. That will beat any illness!

Disaster?

Well, this is intersting. I've lost enough weight that I think it is screwing with my pedometer! Good problem!?!

Here is the deal. My pants that I can wear, don't really fit so the pedometer moves around and sometimes slips off so my count is totally off. Even when I ran, which is typically around 2500 steps, it only read 1700. So I'm off the pedometer until I'm fitting in to a new size officially. Things that fit...what a concept.

Last night I had two fittings for the bridesmaids dresses for the two weddings I'm in. They went really well. I feel an acutal physical release of stress and pressure. How stupid is that!?! I just had a baby 8 weeks ago and I've lost 34 pounds. This has been a major stressor in my life, even though I think I'm being silly about it. Now I know this is where I am and will be at the weddings. I'm not giving up; I'm relaxed. It feels good but I feel silly for how hyped up I've been about my weight. PLUS, I'm an advocate of the fact that there is a difference between weight and fitness. So why can't I take my own advice? I'm my own worst enemy. Enough said.