Outside Running!

I was so worn out today, but this was my opportunity to run outside, so I grabbed it! It is fixing to snow tomorrow and again Thursday and Friday. And it will be cold! So I just womaned up and did it. And I'm so glad I did. Very nice out - well, a little brisk. But good to be out there. And many people agreed with me! I did 3 miles.

New Drugs = Less Sneezing

I went to the drugstore today and got a behind the counter sinus medicine that also has an antihistamine in it. Result? Way less sneezing. After I ran, I was able to walk for 20 minutes or so. I did have a couple of sneezes and needed to blow my nose, but nothing like it has been. So that's good! And the above paragraph already gave you a preview of my report! I went to the gym and ran. 3 miles. We are going to continue to have winter here for the next week or two, so I imagine I'll be running at the gym a lot in the coming weeks. Still thinking of a different gym. Probably 24 hour Fitness if I do change, which is right over by Target and Home Depot. That's it!

Sneezemania!

I was back at the gym yesterday and today and, as I'd not usual, started a sneezing fit when I was done running.  Today I timed it.  6 minutes after I slwas done running (and was just walking on the treadmill) I started up.  Still not done 4.5 hours later, although it is letting up now.

I have an appointment 3/21 at an allergy clinic, so I'm looking forward to that.  Maybe I won't have any allergies at all but, if that's the case, it's still good cause I can just move on!

Reno Gym Run

Can't believe I got myself together to go to the gym today, but I did. I ran 3 miles on the treadmill and I walked a bit more, just to get to 10k. Too cold to walk outside today so I knew this was my opportunity if I was going to get it done. Anticipate a few more gym days in my future, actually. Then, hopefully, I'll be able to get back outside again. We'll see - winter is here!

Back on the TM at home

I have been running a little every morning on the TM here since coming home.  Don't seem to have much enthusiasm for it this week though and not sure why.  Miss my people watching at Chuze Fitness maybe!  Anyway, keeping at it.

Good luck in your search for a new gym!  Hope you find the perfect place.

Not sure what to say about the sneezing and allergies.  Hope you can figure it out.

I quit running at a mile this morning because I started coughing.  Thought I was catching a cold but the rest of the day has been ok.

More runs - and sneezing!

I ran yesterday and then had a crazy sneezing and nose blowing attack. Lasted until I went to bed. Woke up doing better this morning and continuing to get better throughout the day. I ran this afternoon and it didn't trigger another attack. Interestingly, I ate something with dairy in it at lunch yesterday. Today I read that exercise induced allergies don't have to have an underlying allergy, but they often do. So I'm going to go hard off the dairy again and see if I stop having these attacks. Of course, it could be an allergy to something in the air, but it has happened in Reno, Wisconsin (all inside running), and La Mesa. So kinda seems more likely that I'm doing something that is bothering me and then exercise is causing a full blown allergic reaction. We shall see, though! Today I started my gym investigations again. I visited one gym that is so so nice. It's big, it has lots of equipment, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, classes. But it's $75 / month! If I lived really close to it, I might figure out some way to justify it but 75 is just a real hard stop for me! I drove by another gym, too far away. Have one more to check out. Not sure what I'm going to do!

Back at it in Reno

Had about zero steps yesterday, due to my drive.  But today I ran 3 miles (super happy with my pace) and now I'm gonna go for a small walk.  Nice out, 50 degrees (above!!) at 7 pm.

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!