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.