Still At It

Even though you have left me I am still at it!  Ran 2.75 this morning and did my exercises.  All went well.  Drank water out of a new bottle!  Have a slight headache today but haven't taken anything for it and don't plan to.  Want to see what's going to happen.

Upping Mileage

I went to 2.75 miles today and hope to be at 3 soon after the new year.  Haven't run for the last two days so felt good to get on the TM and do it and even up the mileage a little.  Also did the pushups and situps so getting back on track after the Christmas break. Weight is up a little again though so have to start working on that now, too.  Stop eating those Christmas cookies!!!

Reno Wrapup!

Today (yesterday, I guess!) I half-heartedly ran and went to the gym. Ran 2 miles, just didn't have the spice in me to do more. And then I went to the gym and did about 3/4 of my usual stuff. I did end up taking sinus medicine again today. Ready to be over this!

Outside Run

This was my second "Dang is is cold and winter....I'm doing it anyway!" outside run. I kinda can't believe it and I give myself a pat on the back! It was about 37, so not too cold. But for someone who has lived in perpetual summer for years.....yay me! I did 3 miles around the lake, each mile was under 10 minutes. It was nice out there, not windy at all today. That helps make it a lot more palatable! I'm almost totally better. Bit of congestion left, but not much to speak of.

Another gym

I'm sore! I did go to the gym today and I could really feel that my muscles were tender. Was good, though. I cannot believe I forgot to tell you this but, yesterday, the sheriff had some workers (AKA: prisoners) out at the lake picking up trash. Beautiful day for those guys to be able to be out there - it was 61 yesterday! But it was funny because they were wearing those old fashioned white and black striped prisoner pajamas. Those just seem so....I don't know, like out of a cartoon! But I realize it makes a lot of sense to have them wear those. There was not a single question in my mind who those guys were, even before I saw the deputies and the sheriff vehicles. Glad today was not the day they had planned this field trip - it's raining. And tomorrow, oh boy, cold snap coming my way! Sam and I are ready! Bart comes tomorrow, so we'll hunker down!

I ran!

Yep. Also, it's possible I regret it. I maybe am not healthy enough to to run. But whateves! I did it and my time was great. My chest (lungs, I guess) felt very tight and thick when I got back. I think I have a lot of congestion in there. I choose to believe my run will help me loosen this up.  That's my theory.

I'm really glad I have this (and am getting over it) while I'm alone. But it made me realize I need to bring medicine with me on our trip!

I am better!

I'm not perfect! But I am sooooo much better! It's such a relief. I did go to the gym today. I have decided I'm going to stop doing my front squats for a bit. Something I do at the gym is causing my right hamstring (maybe my sciatic) to get irritated. I've really not wanted to admit that it is the front squats, but they might be the culprit. So I'll stop them for two weeks and if the problem persists, I'll add those back in and remove something else. Did I tell you my fitbit broke? It did. Replacement should be here tomorrow. I miss it so much. Feels weird to be without it! Went to the gym later than usual tonight and it's such a different scene. A bit busier but lots of dudes and lots of cologne!

Here I am!

Sort of! I have had sooo many days off. I'm feeling better today, although I'm not actually feeling good. But I went to the gym because I was going insane about it. I decreased from the weight I usually do and I also didn't do my full compliment of exercises. But I went. And that's good. I've lost two pounds being sick. Sounds great till I realize that's probably all muscle that's just turning into fat! Oh, also, my bluetooth headset is only working for one ear now. I thought that my other ear might be plugged but I listened to that bud in my "good" ear and, yeah, broken!

Still At It

I've been doing my 2.5 miles on the TM every morning and it seems to be going ok.  Plan to up the mileage a little next week.  I'm still thinking about that half marathon at the end of March.  I think I can be ready enough to do it.  Won't be a personal best but I don't care about that.  I want to do another one and finish and that's all that matters to me.

Back on Track

I hope!  The week in Whitewater didn't do me any good at all in the weight department!  And I was working hard every day.  Anyway, I'm back on track here this morning.  Ran 2.5 on the TM and then back to my 60 situps and 60 pushups.

I Un-Slacked!

I feel like I've been such a slacker lately. Consistency wise, at any rate. But I did get to the gym today and I did my usual gym weight lifting stuff (all of it) and I ran two miles on the treadmill. I wonder why the treadmill here seems like they've slowed the time down. Really, 10 minutes seemed like an hour! Actually, it's just mentally so much harder for me to run on the treadmill than it is to run outside. I don't know why. But I do know it's true. Can you believe I'll be seeing you tomorrow?! Can't wait!

Ouch!

My leg really hurts! Gonna really drug up here tonight. Ibuprofen to the rescue! I had a very running challenged day today. First, it was colder than it should ever be anywhere in the world! Second, I had a traumatic work day - my internet went out and I actually had to have a technician come out and fix it. Third, I had to work late! Forth, I was out of coffee and had to fix that before going to the gym. Fifth, by the time I got to the gym I was just soooo not interested in running. So I ran a mile and then walked 10 minutes. And did planks. Super healthy eating day today. Really good chicken in the IP. Have you made chicken from frozen breasts in there? That's what I did tonight and it turned out so great! Lots of vegetables, too.

Back to the gym!

Boy, it sure goes quick, doesn't it? I did not go to the gym for a week while I was in SD, and I could really tell. Felt weak! Skipped a couple of my usual exercises, because I didn't want to break myself. When I went to the grocery store today, I was so hungry. So I looked for a healthy snack. I saw a little container of macadamia nuts and thought I could eat that on my way home. But then I saw that the container was 6 servings at 200 calories per serving! So not that. Then I saw a container of vegetable chips (beets, carrots, and stuff like that). That was 120 calories per serving - and there were 7 servings in that tiny container! So I had zero snacks today. Well....not true. I did have an apple tonight!

Another big run!

Went over to Lake Murray again today and ran the route that I suspect is 6 miles. Went well and I think I had a great time, if it actually is 6 miles. But if it only, say, 5 miles, then my time was meh! My hamstring is feeling very pinched today. Will take some medicine tonight! I'm without my scale here, so I won't know where I am weight wise until Sunday. Cross your fingers for me!

Still At It

But doesn't seem to be helping my weight though.  I seem to get on these plateaus and no matter what I do it doesn't make a difference.  Then, all of a sudden, I'm able to drop a pound again.  On a plateau now and I hate it.  Especially with tomorrow coming when I know I will have a piece of pecan pie.  Just one though.

Big walk

No run today but I did go on a big walk. Went to the lake again, so it was approximately 6 miles. It was a nice day out there. And it got dark. Glad I was done before they locked my car in for the night!

Yay me!

I ran 6 miles today! I didn't intend to when I started out but that's what ended up happening. I went over to Lake Murray and that is a 3 mile in/out route. First I thought I would run in for 15 minutes, and then head out. And then I thought I would run 3 miles in and then walk out. And then I just ran the whole thing! Went really well, can't say what my time was though. It was a good run and I felt pretty strong when I was doing it.

Another Week Done

Did my usual again this morning and will be taking tomorrow off.  I have been running, etc., every day but Sunday lately and seems to be working ok for now.  Have set a new weight goal and will start working on that today.  Ate everything in sight yesterday! So today I get back on track.

First Day At My Goal!!

Yep, you read that right!  In fact, 2/10's below my goal this morning.  But I have to be there about 3 days before I believe it's real.  It fluctuates up and down just terrible so we'll see what tomorrow and the next day bring.

Morning run and exercises going well so glad for that.  Right foot hasn't bothered me now for weeks.  Knock on wood.  So many things I don't understand and can't explain and that's one of them.  But I'm glad for it.

Gummy Run

Just one of those days where I felt slow and really worked for each mile. But I did it. My time was 30:29, so the way I was feeling was reflected in my time. But that's ok. I did it and I'm glad I did. I had another super healthy day of eating yesterday - and so far today! On track. I'm contemplating dinner at Laughing Planet tonight after piano. That will still be healthy and full of vegetables. We'll see though. My sleep has been so much better since I've moved here, in general. I have had a few days of imperfect sleep but I'm getting some really solid hours and a lot more of them. I was sleeping 4-5 hours in SD and I'd guess I'm averaging around 7ish here. I can tell the difference!