I am old!

Wow, am I tired! I did ride my bike to the office today which is sweet. By the time I got home, fully tired. But I did put in a four mile run. More then intended, but I was feeling good. I do believe that I have worn myself down enough to actually be able to sleep right when my 9 PM bedtime rolls around!

Safe travels tomorrow.

Pearl Necklace

Get your mind out of the gutter! For real, today at the gym, I saw a woman on a treadmill wearing a full on strand of pearls. Out of control. I sincerely hope this is not a new dress code they are implementing.

An exciting afternoon gym session consisting of 30 minutes on the stair climber, some weight lifting, and a 3 mile run. Pretty good.

Tomorrow is my first day of work and I really hope to continue to make time for the gym. That said, if health is a priority, I'll make time!

By the way, Amy, wanna ring me at 4:30 tomorrow morning? You can help me with my job by making sure I get up!

Hello World!

Hey, let's get back to this again!

After my stint of super-health I took a vacation when Mom and Megan took a vacation! As all vacations should be, it was super fun. But, it is time to hit the gym again.

I have not been to the gym since my company left, but I have been walking outside. Today was my first day back into sanctioned gym-ness and it felt.....wait for it.....like shit! Actually, I have been fighting a headache since yesterday and that really did not help me at the gym today. But I did my thing, and now it is official that I am back to the gym.

So, yeah.....

Where are you, Amy? I will write a post if you will.......

Howdy Stranger!

Hello! I know I said I would post last night, but I have had a heck of a lot of trouble with blogger.

I did go to the gym yesterday and, sadly, they were playing "Stars are Blind". Why oh why couldn't it be "Stars are Mute"????

It was nice to get over there. An escape actually, which I feel really bad saying.

At it again

Day two! I ran a quick mile first thing - outside in the humidity. I'm very pleased with myself!

First time in two weeks

Oh I've been so miserable! Sick. Then Carter and I had a run in and I ended up with a serious bruise on the top of my right foot. That was last Sunday and, in fact, yesterday was the first time I've worn a shoe and not a sandal. So today I walked! It felt good. I'm very happy about it! Good to be back.

Two Days in a Row

What a small milestone, but it is important to celebrate those too! I walked two days in a row. The first day I went 2 1/2 miles! The hardest part was to NOT run. Walking is good for me as it is. Running is too, but I think walking is easier on my body. The second day I went just 3/4 miles as I was pushing Anderson in the stroller and wasn't sure how he'd do. It was just the right amount for both of us! It is hard pushing someone all around town.

I didn't walk today as it was...who knows. No reason. No good reason anyway. Tomorrow!

Walking in the kitchen

At the Ryan house of course. I finally wore my pedometer down there but had not reset it so still have no idea my # of steps. Crazy me. I did one EXCELLENT thing today at that place - yoga. It was silent and still. I meditated and then did some yoga. Very refreshing. Now THAT is fitness!

3

Today I put in a quick three miles. And since that was 2.99 miles more then I felt like running, I say yay for me.

Maybe I had too much coffee today. I feel yucky!

At it again

Well the boys are napping...at the same time! Unheard of. But I did get back on the tredmill and go for a walk. 18 minutes for a mile and up hill. Very cool. This morning when I had to stop because the baby woke up Carter told me he needed to stretch with me! Funny guy.

On a Carter note, he was blinded by the lyrics today. Instead of singing "better than a bologna sandwhich" he sang, "better than your bologna sandels." Yikes in either case!

Walking

Yesterday I took the boys for some huge walk. Well it was just a mile, but try it up and down hills pushing 50 pounds of wiggling boys! I was pooped.

Today I got on the tredmill (raing/thunder here). 3 minutes into it Anderson woke up. Yee haw! I can't be on the tredmill when he is up since he has a need to touch the belt. No good. That is that.

I haven't been excercising regularly since I'm working now. Not really sure how to manage it. I'm going to wear my pedometer in the kitchen tomorrow to see how many steps I'm taking.

Easy Run

Yesterday I had an easy run and then lifted weights for an hour. I ran 5.3 miles in 60 minutes. Still far below my goal of the magical, mystical 10 minute mile but endurance is just as important as a fast pace, I believe. I am happy to report that this pace was very easy for me - my heart rate reached 154 - so my heart is getting very healthy and has, once again, become a very strong muscle. You would not know it by my tummy, but it is so! Today I will pick up the pace on my run because, obviously, 154 is too low for a work out heart rate.

I remember that when I worked at the VA the nurses used to delight in taking my blood pressure (I know, sounds silly, but when you work at a research facility opportunities for these types of shenanigans abound) because my resting heart rate was so low - an average of 52 beats per minute. I asked once if they often saw rates like this and Sue said "only once in a while, when we get athletes in". And that is a good goal, I think. Not weight, not so much size or running pace. But to get back into that arena where I am proud of my self and surprised to be considered an athlete!

I Stink

I had a slacker day today - I only ran three miles. Why? Because I stink. Really. Once I got to the gym I realized that my gym clothes smelled soooo bad. I was actually worried about someone using the treadmill next to me. So, I ran my responsible adult amount of 3 miles and then came home and put every single gym related clothing item in the wash.

The locker room was terrifying today. I saw a GIGANTIC older gal full of angry purple stretch marks rubbing her extreme nakedness all over the benches.

Without question, the gayborhood extends to my gym parking lot. One gentleman I saw removing his gym bag from his car trunk did not seem to mind that someone had written in his windshield dust "I *heart* cock". And good for him, I say. We all gotta love something!

I just wish all my gym gays would follow me home. I would prefer to live in the gaytto vs. the ghetto any day.

Post Slacker

Do not let my recent lack of posts fool you - I have been going to the gym every day. I was getting a little bored with my long run days (that really could prove to be an issue for me) so I have taken to running 15 minutes (1.37 miles) and lifting weights and running 5 minutes - and so it goes. I do four running sessions which is 5.48 miles. It keeps me happy for now.

I will admit I required some ice cream therapy tonight. I made a very minor effort to mitigate the damage and bought one of Ben and Jerry's 'better for you' types of ice cream. I must say - it was great and served its purpose.

plyometrics

I walked quickly, then ran, then walked, then ran, etc. It was a great change. I've been walking outside with the boys a lot and using the tredmill not as often. I miss it! It is a lot easier to just walk or run than walk while pushing 50 pounds! I am being fairly consistant which pleases me.

The Gym

I ran 5 miles this morning and then continued on until I hit 60 minutes. Then I went to a pilates class this evening. Now, you know me: I am never one to judge! But, wow, was that a lame-o class! Also, have you ever seen Old School? My teacher reminded me of the Andy Dick character. Mind the stepchildren!

I have finally noticed interesting* about my gym. It has an infestation of Bears. Bears who wear short shorts and spank one another for a job well done. And have purple teletubbies in their cars.

*By interesting I mean scary.

Yesterday

I had a gigantic day at the gym yesterday. Being Tuesday it was weightlifting day. But because I fully slacked on Monday I decided to get in a couple of additional miles. Here is the rundown:

Elliptical trainer: 15 minutes
Run: 2 miles in 22 minutes
Weights: arms/upper body
Walk: 1 mile at a 4% incline
Weights: legs
Run: 1 - 12 minute mile at a 2% incline

I was tired!! It is funny that I have started considering my distance days as my easy gym days. Since when is 5 or 6 miles a vacation???

Lazy Tuesday

I was ever so busy today (I hate that). I did not go to the gym until 3:30 or so and when I wait until the afternoon my motivation is pretty marginal. That said, I ran 3 miles in 34 minutes. I am tired and sore so I just wanted to warm up my old bones. I will be back at it tomorrow!

Maybe I am tired due to an iron deficiency. I went to donate blood the other day and they were unhappy with my level of iron (which is a show stopper for them) and I realized that I have rarely eaten meat over the last few weeks. Are there enough hours in a day to live a nutritious life?

Two Updates!

Two updates in one post. Will the insanity never end??

Yesterday I ran six miles at an 11.32/mile pace. Today I did the usual Monday mix of cardio and weights. It was odd, though, because my muscles felt very fatigued. Perhaps it is because I am OLD!!!

As you may have noticed, nothing too exciting ever happens at the gym! You would think someone would faint or people would get into a fist fight over equipment. But, no. Nothing! Is it my personal responsibility to spice things up? Perhaps get the police involved? Your thoughts, please.