Well, today I decided to try night/evening running. Since it has been in the 80's this week, I have not really been able to run outside, and I have been rather busy to be able to go to the gym - where I assume it is cooler than outside. (or so I hope!) - so I tried going for a run once the kids go to bed. UGG. It was still hot outside, and humid, so it was more difficult to run. I need to push myself and get into hot weather running shape. Maybe a good thing to do to help me loose the next 50 pounds, huh?
Glad I don't live in FL like another friend of mine does!
OH! And I officially signed up to run the Hartland 5K on Monday. EEEkkkkkkkkkkkk
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Heat
It was 83 degrees out today when I returned from my run. Why did I choose to do a run in the heat, you ask? I have no answer. I am insane!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Hip Pain
So, I have been struggling with this bizarre pain in my hip - since March when I went for the 3 hour walk in Tawas. You'd think it would be better by now, but it is not. So .... I really think I need to just take some time off. But I still need to exercise to loose weight. The bizarre thing is that it does not hurt to run, in fact it seems to feel better after I workout.
So, maybe after the 5K I will take some time off. Maybe. Not sure. I am liking this working-out and losing weight thing I have going. I need to continue on this same path!
So, maybe after the 5K I will take some time off. Maybe. Not sure. I am liking this working-out and losing weight thing I have going. I need to continue on this same path!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
70 is too hot to run
I just got back from a neighborhood run; it is too hot! Today is a beautiful day, 70 and not a cloud in the sky; truly one of those postcard perfect days! But my 2mile run was a KILLER! (read it - I was not able to run a full mile even!) I was bothered by the sun, the heat, and my shirt! Even my socks and shoes felt too hot today. grumph!
But, I did step on the scale this afternoon, fully dressed, and weighed my birthday goal weight! I know it is 3 weeks later, but I have not been loosing weight, in fact I have been up-ing and down-ing a pound or two lately, so to be at that weight fully dressed is a good thing! I want to start loosing again. Running is good, but I still have 50 more lbs to loose here! I think I took a long enough break!
Now to figure out how to run/work out during the summer months with kids and the blessed heat! I just may have to get up in the bright and early morning. grumph!
But, I did step on the scale this afternoon, fully dressed, and weighed my birthday goal weight! I know it is 3 weeks later, but I have not been loosing weight, in fact I have been up-ing and down-ing a pound or two lately, so to be at that weight fully dressed is a good thing! I want to start loosing again. Running is good, but I still have 50 more lbs to loose here! I think I took a long enough break!
Now to figure out how to run/work out during the summer months with kids and the blessed heat! I just may have to get up in the bright and early morning. grumph!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Slacking
That is all there is to say. I need to re-motivate. Sunday is Lauren's 5K, and then 8 days later is the Hartland 5K. I have not lost any substantial weight since my birthday week. I've stayed at my current weight for all intensive purposes.
I need to get back into the swing of things; soon it will be summer and even harder (and hotter!) to work out with the kids around all day.
I'm slacking and I need to re-motivate myslef.
grrrrrr
I need to get back into the swing of things; soon it will be summer and even harder (and hotter!) to work out with the kids around all day.
I'm slacking and I need to re-motivate myslef.
grrrrrr
Monday, May 17, 2010
I Survived GS Camp
My Daisy troop (Annika's fellow 1st graders) and I went camping for the day this past weekend. This meant a TON of walking and hiking around - no official exercise this weekend, and lots of un-diet-friendly foods. HOWEVER, I did manage to lose one full pound with all the hiking and walking and even some running and playing.
Yesterday I was really tired and sore, however. Turns out I can run 2 miles no problem (well, it tough, but I do not suffer the next day) however, I cannot walk all day long without being tired the next day! Still need to do some work to get into that good of shape.
However, one time we were walking all over the camp on a hike with the girls, the other mom was hot and tired and complaining about being out of shape. Me, I felt fine! In fact, when we returned I ran - yes I ran - to another building to grab the girls bags and water bottles for them. It was probably only a quarter mile total there and back, but the great thing is that after walking pretty fast for a whole hour and half I felt good enough to run a quarter mile.
Yesterday I was really tired and sore, however. Turns out I can run 2 miles no problem (well, it tough, but I do not suffer the next day) however, I cannot walk all day long without being tired the next day! Still need to do some work to get into that good of shape.
However, one time we were walking all over the camp on a hike with the girls, the other mom was hot and tired and complaining about being out of shape. Me, I felt fine! In fact, when we returned I ran - yes I ran - to another building to grab the girls bags and water bottles for them. It was probably only a quarter mile total there and back, but the great thing is that after walking pretty fast for a whole hour and half I felt good enough to run a quarter mile.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Rain, Craziness, Sea of Brown & Green, and Gym Time
It is raining hard today ... all day long.
This week is so busy! I have 15 mins right now between getting home from todays daytime activities and going to the bus stop to get the kids. This is the first time I've been home today since 7:45am. I will then leave again around 6:30. The rest of the week is just about as bad as today. In fact, Thursday I take Lauren to the orthodontist to get her braces put on (eek) in the morning, come home and get dinner ready, then prepare for meetings for the rest of the day! I actually have 4.5 meetings at 7pm that night. Must figure out how to clone myself.
I went to the GS Council Shop in A2 today and checked out 12 "old fashioned" GS uniforms, and one hideous 1980's/90's suit for me... maybe. Most likely not! I have now seen enough Brown & Green to last a LONG time! But the float will be cool! ..if only we could find an interested vet to ride with us. sigh
But luckily today I am meeting Trish at the gym again! I think I might run, but at a faster pace than usual. So, if she does 3 mins at the 5.0, then I will do 6.0. yesterday I ran in the hood, but I probably only ran 1.75 miles. I feel bad that I cut myself short in the middle of the run, but oh well .... I did run at least!
This week is so busy! I have 15 mins right now between getting home from todays daytime activities and going to the bus stop to get the kids. This is the first time I've been home today since 7:45am. I will then leave again around 6:30. The rest of the week is just about as bad as today. In fact, Thursday I take Lauren to the orthodontist to get her braces put on (eek) in the morning, come home and get dinner ready, then prepare for meetings for the rest of the day! I actually have 4.5 meetings at 7pm that night. Must figure out how to clone myself.
I went to the GS Council Shop in A2 today and checked out 12 "old fashioned" GS uniforms, and one hideous 1980's/90's suit for me... maybe. Most likely not! I have now seen enough Brown & Green to last a LONG time! But the float will be cool! ..if only we could find an interested vet to ride with us. sigh
But luckily today I am meeting Trish at the gym again! I think I might run, but at a faster pace than usual. So, if she does 3 mins at the 5.0, then I will do 6.0. yesterday I ran in the hood, but I probably only ran 1.75 miles. I feel bad that I cut myself short in the middle of the run, but oh well .... I did run at least!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)