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.