Today I did C25K again. I'm on Week 3, Day #2. I ran every interval today, the 3 minute and the 90 second ones! I am trying to change the cadence in my head to "Ga-Zelle, Ga-Zelle" instead of the previous loop of "Hip-po, Hip-po" that I usually hear each time my feet hit the ground. I mostly succeeded too. ( Might be something to this ChiRunning book I'm reading). I felt pretty comfortable, right until half way through my last 3 minute run. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a black shadow moving ( remember, I don't wear my glasses when I run), and it kind of surprised me, until it registered in my brain that is was a woman and her dog. But, in that moment of surprise, I misjudged my first step onto the foot bridge...and something twinged in my left calf. I finished the interval, albeit more slowly and gingerly. it's still tender, but not horrible. I got home in time to do 15 minutes of strength training too! Feeling the burn!
While out for my morning exercise, I had a little time to think....that must be a sign it's getting easier. I used to only have surviving on my mind, but now I can think of other things too....
Ways to Improve the Day
~ A way to be able to wear my glasses while running ( or otherwise exerting myself) when it's cool outside. Between the sweat making them slip down my nose, and the heat from my face fogging them up, it's very frustrating.
~ Stopping for a coffee, and sitting down in the shop to drink it, even though you're alone. It's nice to see 4 different walls and a few different faces.
~ A hot shower and some super sudsy, awesome smelling bodywash. Dark Kiss is my new favourite treat. I know I should be responsible and use a water saver and turn the flow to a trickle while washing...but, let's face it folks, it's not nearly as relaxing that way.
OK, so, these things aren't Earth shattering, but they do make my day a little better.....and, in the interest of full disclosure, I had a lot more great ideas while I was running in the dark. Problem is, that was 6 hours agao, and I didn't write them down, Maybe next time.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Graduating from a Shuffler to a Jogger
Still doing the Couch to 5 K running program. It's the beginning of my 4th week, but today was Day 1 of Week 3 for me. I opted to do week 2 twice, just to be sure I was strong enough to move on. It wouldn't be cool if I pushed too hard and fell on my face....I mean, literally, on my face. Explaining to everyone how I ended up with road rash on my nose and forehead is not my idea of a good time.
I've also been reading a book called "ChiRunning" by Danny Dreyer and Katherine Dreyer. Since I have no previous running style to change or correct, I am finding this book to be immensely helpful. Very much in-tune with the whole "Fiverfingers" barefoot running philosophy I'm in to.
I'm not sure if I'll ever run a marathon, but I am still hoping to do the 5K "Run for the Cure" in Edmonton on October 3rd. Now, saying that, actually running the whole thing might be a little far-fetched.... but running some of it seems doable.
It's very odd, but I find myself wanting to go out and do the runs. The night before, getting into bed, I can nearly talk myself out of doing it....it's so early to roll out of bed, it's cold, it's damp, I'm tired. Then I set my alarm anyway ( 5:45 am), and when it goes off in the morning, I hit snooze once, then I'm off and going. Sometime my hubby comes with me ( and our little dog too), sometimes I go on my own.
I've downloaded the Podrunner C25K podcast, a free download at ITunes. It takes all the guesswork out of this C25K thing. I just pop my earbuds in, and turn on the music. I highly recommend it to anyone thinking of starting out, or to people like me, the ones who hate running. ..... I am the woman who said the only way I'd run is if I had a bucket of water and my kids were on fire. :o)
Here's a link to the post I wrote about my run today on Sparkpeople , fresh after I got in the door. (I've read the book, but I don't own it)
I've also been reading a book called "ChiRunning" by Danny Dreyer and Katherine Dreyer. Since I have no previous running style to change or correct, I am finding this book to be immensely helpful. Very much in-tune with the whole "Fiverfingers" barefoot running philosophy I'm in to.
I'm not sure if I'll ever run a marathon, but I am still hoping to do the 5K "Run for the Cure" in Edmonton on October 3rd. Now, saying that, actually running the whole thing might be a little far-fetched.... but running some of it seems doable.
It's very odd, but I find myself wanting to go out and do the runs. The night before, getting into bed, I can nearly talk myself out of doing it....it's so early to roll out of bed, it's cold, it's damp, I'm tired. Then I set my alarm anyway ( 5:45 am), and when it goes off in the morning, I hit snooze once, then I'm off and going. Sometime my hubby comes with me ( and our little dog too), sometimes I go on my own.
I've downloaded the Podrunner C25K podcast, a free download at ITunes. It takes all the guesswork out of this C25K thing. I just pop my earbuds in, and turn on the music. I highly recommend it to anyone thinking of starting out, or to people like me, the ones who hate running. ..... I am the woman who said the only way I'd run is if I had a bucket of water and my kids were on fire. :o)
Here's a link to the post I wrote about my run today on Sparkpeople , fresh after I got in the door. (I've read the book, but I don't own it)
Sunday, September 5, 2010
I got a feeling....
I'm feeling an insane urge to write a blog post about religion ( or my lack of)....the things I learned while reading The Faith Club .............. I"m not sure where to begin. ;) So, I'll post this, and see if I come up with anything...or if anyone else does.
If you have a chosen Faith or Path that you follow, I'd love to hear about it.
If you have a chosen Faith or Path that you follow, I'd love to hear about it.
School, Shopping and Dustbunnies.....
Every year I think that the new year should begin when school starts again. I guess that wouldn't work world-wide, or even province wide, so no one seems to begin at the same time. A massive over-haul of the educations system would be needed, for this reason, and so many others. If I ran the world.....
So, the kids are back in school. 2 are very happy about it, the Oldest is a little more wary (he started Junior High), and 2nd Born is reserving judgment after his bad year with Mrs. Gr.3.
The first week ( well, 4 days) went well for all. Smiles were seen on every face at the end of the day, each one competing to tell us all about their day. We were eaten out of house and home. It seems learning increases the appetites of young ones ten-fold!
Hubby was on leave this past week as well,, so I wasn't left to my own devices. It was nice to have him home, since he worked so hard all summer. He helped with the kids in the morning, took me out for lunch, and he sent me into the city for some shopping and quality time with a buddy.
The shopping was fun. Got me some great workout gear, since a lot of mine is falling off my (painfully) slowly shrinking bod. Tracked down a pair of "winter" Fivefingers Flows, not at MEC, but another store in Edmonton. When real winter hits, I'm sure I'll be moving the workouts indoor, but until it gets too cold, I'm going to keep on with learning to run. I also found some warmer running pants at Lululemon, and some gloves. So, no excuses, I'll keep on with the whole thing.
I'd like to say right here how absolutely lovely all the women at the Lululemon store in Kingsway Garden Mall ( Edmonton) were. No one was too busy to give me information or product recommendations, to tell me when they thought that something else would be better for my needs than what I was thinking of. So, THANK YOU to all the folks that were working on Friday.
I spent the night with my buddy, and her two little girls. My buddy ordered pizza and a salad for us from our favourite joint, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. ( Thanks buddy, it was just what I needed.) We also watched "Death at a Funeral" , which was nearly as funny as the 2007 version.
The remainder of the weekend is for sorting through the kids' dressers ( done), finding the back-to-school clothes that I stashed over the summer ( check), bake for breakfasts and lunches for the week, and try to knock back Mt. Washmore a bit.
I often wonder if there's more to life, if somehow I am missing out on some big spiritual element of my being....but then I look at what I do have to do, and wonder how I'd ever find the time to discover the right path. So, I shall ponder the rumbling of the washing machine, and try to find some insight in the dustbunnies I will be vacuuming up later.
So, the kids are back in school. 2 are very happy about it, the Oldest is a little more wary (he started Junior High), and 2nd Born is reserving judgment after his bad year with Mrs. Gr.3.
The first week ( well, 4 days) went well for all. Smiles were seen on every face at the end of the day, each one competing to tell us all about their day. We were eaten out of house and home. It seems learning increases the appetites of young ones ten-fold!
Hubby was on leave this past week as well,, so I wasn't left to my own devices. It was nice to have him home, since he worked so hard all summer. He helped with the kids in the morning, took me out for lunch, and he sent me into the city for some shopping and quality time with a buddy.
The shopping was fun. Got me some great workout gear, since a lot of mine is falling off my (painfully) slowly shrinking bod. Tracked down a pair of "winter" Fivefingers Flows, not at MEC, but another store in Edmonton. When real winter hits, I'm sure I'll be moving the workouts indoor, but until it gets too cold, I'm going to keep on with learning to run. I also found some warmer running pants at Lululemon, and some gloves. So, no excuses, I'll keep on with the whole thing.
I'd like to say right here how absolutely lovely all the women at the Lululemon store in Kingsway Garden Mall ( Edmonton) were. No one was too busy to give me information or product recommendations, to tell me when they thought that something else would be better for my needs than what I was thinking of. So, THANK YOU to all the folks that were working on Friday.
I spent the night with my buddy, and her two little girls. My buddy ordered pizza and a salad for us from our favourite joint, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. ( Thanks buddy, it was just what I needed.) We also watched "Death at a Funeral" , which was nearly as funny as the 2007 version.
The remainder of the weekend is for sorting through the kids' dressers ( done), finding the back-to-school clothes that I stashed over the summer ( check), bake for breakfasts and lunches for the week, and try to knock back Mt. Washmore a bit.
I often wonder if there's more to life, if somehow I am missing out on some big spiritual element of my being....but then I look at what I do have to do, and wonder how I'd ever find the time to discover the right path. So, I shall ponder the rumbling of the washing machine, and try to find some insight in the dustbunnies I will be vacuuming up later.
Monday, August 23, 2010
A Compilation of Blog Posts ......
I blog on a health website I am a part of. I thought I'd share some of those posts here.
Aug 15/2010
So, I've been saying I was going to do the C25K program for a while now. I have my shoes, my new bra( see earlier blogs)....looks like I've run out of excuses not to try.
I wish I had a treadmill. The scariest part for me is DOING IT IN PUBLIC! I know, get over myself and get on with it. It's easy to say (type), and I can give that advice to anyone else. Yet, the idea of taking my jiggly bits out on the road is a teeny bit terrifying.
We live in a small town, but even walking for exercise earns me odd looks. I can't believe the short distances people drive around here ( subject for another blog).
I am considering getting up close to sunrise and heading out...less looky-loos I'd think. Oh dear, what's a girl to do?
Jillian Vs Fluffy
Both are formidable forces in their own right. Both are stubborn, both are positive they are right, and both will yell if they find it necessary.
I had to fight my way awake this morning. (Fluffy hit the snooze 3 times!). When I did pry my eyes open, and turned over...ouch. My Butt and my thighs were a little tight...ok, a lot tight. I was smart this time, I slowly stretched everything out until things loosened up.
Fluffy figured a stretch was great, then we should continue the turn back into the pillow and catch a few more zzz's.
I'm hip to her jive though, so I put both feet on the floor and walked right out of my room.
I wasn't sure what the workout was going to be when I went to bed last night(remember,no superpowers in the planning area), but my stiff legs decided for me. Jillian Michaels " Yoga Meltdown".
It's been awhile since I'd seen Jillian. She still looking rock hard, good to see. Fluffy says we shouldn't be friends with a girl like that....Fluffy is jealous.
I found it a little hard this morning, especially the chataranga push-ups. I'm not sure if I'll ever master those. I keep on trying though!
Not sure how long Fluffy is going to hang on for. I've never been good at confrontation.....
Thursday, August 19, 2010
It was cool, a little damp, but I felt good as I walked to the park/manmade lake. I got to Wallace Park before the first running interval, and that put a bounce in my step. Then, the signal to start running sounded in my ears, and off I went.
At this point, Fluffy woke up.
I struggled through every running interval today. On Monday, it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, today it was harder than it should have been. Fluffy was whispering in my ear " Just go home, running sucks.".....but I kept going going. " You look ridiculous, chubby girl trying to run."....... didn't stop. " Your going to be sore later."....kept going, I've been sore before.
Fluffy's still chuckling away, but I dumped a big glass of water and a bowl of raisin bran on her. The kids will be up soon, and they're way louder than she is!
Today was also weigh in day. For weeks I have had ZERO scale movement. Holding steady is better than gaining, I'll agree with that. Fluffy has felt pretty darn secure, watching me sweat away during my workouts with no number shift.
But, this morning.....finally this morning............THE SCALE WENT DOWN! Not much, not even 2 lbs, but down all the same. I did a little happy dance in the bathroom ( you all know the one). Fluffy said I shouldn't gloat. TOO BAD CHICK! Your days are numbered.
It was hard to get up ( a recurring theme in my blogs, you may have noticed). I am absolutely NOT a morning person. Yet, up I got. Opted for long yoga pants and a fleece after freezing on Saturday morning's outing.
I was on my own today, hubby decided to sleep. The first 90 second interval was awesome! I jogged the whole thing, and felt good doing it. Walked 60 seconds when Podrunner told me to, then the signal sounded to jog again..... oh dear.
My left foot cramped! The arch of my foot hurt so much! My recently discovered "stride" faltered, and I had to walk for a moment.
The rest of the "run" went pretty much like that. I gave it my best with each interval, but only completed 3 of them. I caught myself thinking that I should go back to week 1 and do it again. I'm still on the fence about it.....I'll see how I feel tomorrow morning.
I also took a page out of YOOVIE's book (blog) www.sparkpeople.com/mypa
ge_public_journal_individu
al.asp?blog_id=3562487 ) and did a little ST this morning when I got home, and then settled down at the table with my "sexy breakfast" of Quinoa salad and watermelon. Yum!
Fluffy mumbled a lot while I was out this morning. She even gave a little fist pump when I started thinking about doing week one again. I'll keep on just to drive her nuts!
Aug 15/2010
Me, a Runner? Never Know Until I Try....
I wish I had a treadmill. The scariest part for me is DOING IT IN PUBLIC! I know, get over myself and get on with it. It's easy to say (type), and I can give that advice to anyone else. Yet, the idea of taking my jiggly bits out on the road is a teeny bit terrifying.
We live in a small town, but even walking for exercise earns me odd looks. I can't believe the short distances people drive around here ( subject for another blog).
I am considering getting up close to sunrise and heading out...less looky-loos I'd think. Oh dear, what's a girl to do?
Aug 17/2010
Jillian Vs Fluffy
Both are formidable forces in their own right. Both are stubborn, both are positive they are right, and both will yell if they find it necessary.
I had to fight my way awake this morning. (Fluffy hit the snooze 3 times!). When I did pry my eyes open, and turned over...ouch. My Butt and my thighs were a little tight...ok, a lot tight. I was smart this time, I slowly stretched everything out until things loosened up.
Fluffy figured a stretch was great, then we should continue the turn back into the pillow and catch a few more zzz's.
I'm hip to her jive though, so I put both feet on the floor and walked right out of my room.
I wasn't sure what the workout was going to be when I went to bed last night(remember,no superpowers in the planning area), but my stiff legs decided for me. Jillian Michaels " Yoga Meltdown".
It's been awhile since I'd seen Jillian. She still looking rock hard, good to see. Fluffy says we shouldn't be friends with a girl like that....Fluffy is jealous.
I found it a little hard this morning, especially the chataranga push-ups. I'm not sure if I'll ever master those. I keep on trying though!
Not sure how long Fluffy is going to hang on for. I've never been good at confrontation.....
Thursday, August 19, 2010
C25K: Week #1, Day #2....Fluffy is quietly laughing....
I was feeling good, even a little bit smug when I got up this morning. My alarm went off, and I got right out of bed. No snooze....I do believe Fluffy was still in La-La Land. Got into my gear, wiggled my toes into my Fivefingers, and out the door I went. I grabbed the Off! on the deck and sprayed myself down ( ha ha bloodsucking mosquitoes), and turned on my Podrunner podcast.It was cool, a little damp, but I felt good as I walked to the park/manmade lake. I got to Wallace Park before the first running interval, and that put a bounce in my step. Then, the signal to start running sounded in my ears, and off I went.
At this point, Fluffy woke up.
I struggled through every running interval today. On Monday, it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, today it was harder than it should have been. Fluffy was whispering in my ear " Just go home, running sucks.".....but I kept going going. " You look ridiculous, chubby girl trying to run."....... didn't stop. " Your going to be sore later."....kept going, I've been sore before.
Fluffy's still chuckling away, but I dumped a big glass of water and a bowl of raisin bran on her. The kids will be up soon, and they're way louder than she is!
August 20/2010
Who's Laughing Now???
Ok, so, maybe no one is laughing this morning..... but I'm not unhappy. Fluffy, is mostly sitting the back, waiting to see if I do Day #3 of C25K tomorrow.
I opted for Jillian's "Yoga Meltdown" again this morning. I found that on Tuesday is really helped loosen up my legs and feet, and I needed a good stretch and a good workout. I really love level 1 of that DVD ( which is what I did today), but not level 2. Since it was Friday, I did what I like! Today was also weigh in day. For weeks I have had ZERO scale movement. Holding steady is better than gaining, I'll agree with that. Fluffy has felt pretty darn secure, watching me sweat away during my workouts with no number shift.
But, this morning.....finally this morning............THE SCALE WENT DOWN! Not much, not even 2 lbs, but down all the same. I did a little happy dance in the bathroom ( you all know the one). Fluffy said I shouldn't gloat. TOO BAD CHICK! Your days are numbered.
August 21/2010
3 are better than 1!
Saturday Morning! It's cool, it rained all night, it felt more like October than August. When the alarm went off, I almost went back to bed....Fluffy and my hubby both said "Come back to bed." I did, for a moment, pull the blankets up to my chin. I couldn't do it though, I had to go do day #3 of the C25K. I didn't want all my efforts for the past week to go to waste.
So, up I got. Put on my new workout shirt ( with the teeny pocket for my Ipod). When I came out of the bedroom, I was surprised to see my hubby getting on his running gear. It's his first Saturday off in 2 months, and he got up early to come out with me.
We even brought our little 7lb ( but thinks he's a Mastiff) terrier with us.
Fluffy was ticked! "We don't like to exercise with others"...........well, I will today. " He can really run, we can't!".......he'll slow down for me. " He's going to laugh at us!".......no he won't, he's proud of all the work I've done.
It was cold! The wind was blowing, and with it being flat prairie all around, no break in the airflow.
We did every interval! No skipping, no stopping early, no slacking today. I kept to the beat of the Podrunner music, and I felt strong! It still hurt a little, I even had a bit of a stitch in my side, but it was good!
Hubby gave me a wonderful compliment too. Told me that I have a good jogging stride. Me? Stride? (Fluffy had nothing to say on this point. HA!) I have been feeling like I'm just shuffling along, but, apparently, I have a STRIDE!
I am planning on starting week #2 on Monday, we'll see how it goes. If I have to, I will do week 1 again. It's not a race, it's a journey.
So, up I got. Put on my new workout shirt ( with the teeny pocket for my Ipod). When I came out of the bedroom, I was surprised to see my hubby getting on his running gear. It's his first Saturday off in 2 months, and he got up early to come out with me.
We even brought our little 7lb ( but thinks he's a Mastiff) terrier with us. Fluffy was ticked! "We don't like to exercise with others"...........well, I will today. " He can really run, we can't!".......he'll slow down for me. " He's going to laugh at us!".......no he won't, he's proud of all the work I've done.
It was cold! The wind was blowing, and with it being flat prairie all around, no break in the airflow.
We did every interval! No skipping, no stopping early, no slacking today. I kept to the beat of the Podrunner music, and I felt strong! It still hurt a little, I even had a bit of a stitch in my side, but it was good!
Hubby gave me a wonderful compliment too. Told me that I have a good jogging stride. Me? Stride? (Fluffy had nothing to say on this point. HA!) I have been feeling like I'm just shuffling along, but, apparently, I have a STRIDE!
I am planning on starting week #2 on Monday, we'll see how it goes. If I have to, I will do week 1 again. It's not a race, it's a journey.
Who's Idea Was This?
Monday, August 23, 2010
Week 2, Day #1 of C25K.....it's done a dusted. Well, there was no dust, due to the cool, damp, rainy morning we're having.It was hard to get up ( a recurring theme in my blogs, you may have noticed). I am absolutely NOT a morning person. Yet, up I got. Opted for long yoga pants and a fleece after freezing on Saturday morning's outing.
I was on my own today, hubby decided to sleep. The first 90 second interval was awesome! I jogged the whole thing, and felt good doing it. Walked 60 seconds when Podrunner told me to, then the signal sounded to jog again..... oh dear.
My left foot cramped! The arch of my foot hurt so much! My recently discovered "stride" faltered, and I had to walk for a moment.
The rest of the "run" went pretty much like that. I gave it my best with each interval, but only completed 3 of them. I caught myself thinking that I should go back to week 1 and do it again. I'm still on the fence about it.....I'll see how I feel tomorrow morning.
I also took a page out of YOOVIE's book (blog) www.sparkpeople.com/mypa
ge_public_journal_individu
al.asp?blog_id=3562487 ) and did a little ST this morning when I got home, and then settled down at the table with my "sexy breakfast" of Quinoa salad and watermelon. Yum!
Fluffy mumbled a lot while I was out this morning. She even gave a little fist pump when I started thinking about doing week one again. I'll keep on just to drive her nuts!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Hey Fluffy Girl, there ain't room for both of us....
Fluffy Girl....sounds like a name for a cat or a Hamster. Not this time folks. Fluffy girl is the fat chick I am currently sharing my body with. I figure if I can kick her out, my clothes won't be so tight. ;)
In earlier blogs, I talked a big about wanting to run a 5K, but had a litany of excuses not to do it. My final 2 were that I needed a fantabulous sports bra to contain my more than ample bosom ( my cup runneth over), and I needed shoes that would not kill my feet.
Last week I was finally able to purchase a Ta Ta Tamer , and it's everything it promised! No bounce, no danger of anyone around me losing an eye ( including myself).
My darling hubby also ordered me the shoes I never knew I wanted. Fivefingers ! They are "barefoot" shoes, and I love them....Fiverfingers folks, I'd love it if you'd sponsor my learn-to-run-weightloss journey ( wink wink).
This morning was R Day ( run day),my first day of doing the Couch-to-5K running program. It was a scary prospect, going out into the world, doing something so very far outside my comfort zone.... to mitigate my nerves, I was up at 6am, and on the road by 6:15. ( that's right folks, the sun was barely up). My reasoning: fewer folks would be out and about at that time of morning. ( I saw 2 women out walking their dogs).
I got on my workout clothes ( which I had laid out the night before), found a hat to cram my crazy curly hair into (went au natural yesterday), and grabbed my Ipod. Stepped out the door, and I was swarmed by mosquitoes. Well, no way would I let those little blood suckers stop me. I was up and dressed darn it! Grabbed the Off!, doused myself, and off I went.
I did nearly all the running intervals without pause. I slowed down right before the end of the last 2 intervals, but I never quit.
I really surprised myself. I know I only ran for 60 seconds at a time, but this is huge for me! A few months ago, I would have quit 15 minutes in, lungs burning, gasping for breathe. None of that today! My feet are a little sore now, but nothing like when I tried this before with regular runners. An added bonus is that my knees are ok. usually I'd be crippled up by now.
None of it was graceful, I'd bet it wasn't pretty, but I did it....day 2 is on Wednesday, and I'm looking forward to it.
In earlier blogs, I talked a big about wanting to run a 5K, but had a litany of excuses not to do it. My final 2 were that I needed a fantabulous sports bra to contain my more than ample bosom ( my cup runneth over), and I needed shoes that would not kill my feet.
Last week I was finally able to purchase a Ta Ta Tamer , and it's everything it promised! No bounce, no danger of anyone around me losing an eye ( including myself).
My darling hubby also ordered me the shoes I never knew I wanted. Fivefingers ! They are "barefoot" shoes, and I love them....Fiverfingers folks, I'd love it if you'd sponsor my learn-to-run-weightloss journey ( wink wink).
This morning was R Day ( run day),my first day of doing the Couch-to-5K running program. It was a scary prospect, going out into the world, doing something so very far outside my comfort zone.... to mitigate my nerves, I was up at 6am, and on the road by 6:15. ( that's right folks, the sun was barely up). My reasoning: fewer folks would be out and about at that time of morning. ( I saw 2 women out walking their dogs).
I got on my workout clothes ( which I had laid out the night before), found a hat to cram my crazy curly hair into (went au natural yesterday), and grabbed my Ipod. Stepped out the door, and I was swarmed by mosquitoes. Well, no way would I let those little blood suckers stop me. I was up and dressed darn it! Grabbed the Off!, doused myself, and off I went.
I did nearly all the running intervals without pause. I slowed down right before the end of the last 2 intervals, but I never quit.
I really surprised myself. I know I only ran for 60 seconds at a time, but this is huge for me! A few months ago, I would have quit 15 minutes in, lungs burning, gasping for breathe. None of that today! My feet are a little sore now, but nothing like when I tried this before with regular runners. An added bonus is that my knees are ok. usually I'd be crippled up by now.
None of it was graceful, I'd bet it wasn't pretty, but I did it....day 2 is on Wednesday, and I'm looking forward to it.
Wow, I Should Blog More Often!
Well, imagine my surprise when I signed in this afternoon and found I had been nominated for the "Versatile Blogger Award" by my good friend and fellow mommy Blogger Hethr. I am inspired by her everyday, in real life and her blog life. Thanks so much, nice to know someone is reading. :)
In order to receive the award fully, I must
1) Thank the person who gave me the award. Thanks Hethr, for being you.
2) Share seven things about myself.
3) Nominate 15 newly discovered blogs, and let the nominees know about the award.
7 things you may not know about me:
1. I've never lived in a town for more than 5 years in a row.
2. If I had unlimited funds, I'd become a "Professional Student".
3.Cats scare me.
4. I'd love to have 2 more kids ( we have 4 now)
5. I find vacuuming very satisfying.
6.Percentages in math still boggle my mind....I always need a calculator.
7. I played the trombone from gr7-12, and I was pretty good too!
One Condition that I am proud to complete, are the nominations of other blogs written by some pretty fabulous people. Some I know personally, some not, but all are ones I enjoy. Sorry it isn't 15, I'm still finding the ones I love.
Life With Penguins
http://rocknrollrevert.blogspot.com/
I'll add more when I start reading more!
In order to receive the award fully, I must
1) Thank the person who gave me the award. Thanks Hethr, for being you.
2) Share seven things about myself.
3) Nominate 15 newly discovered blogs, and let the nominees know about the award.
7 things you may not know about me:
1. I've never lived in a town for more than 5 years in a row.
2. If I had unlimited funds, I'd become a "Professional Student".
3.Cats scare me.
4. I'd love to have 2 more kids ( we have 4 now)
5. I find vacuuming very satisfying.
6.Percentages in math still boggle my mind....I always need a calculator.
7. I played the trombone from gr7-12, and I was pretty good too!
One Condition that I am proud to complete, are the nominations of other blogs written by some pretty fabulous people. Some I know personally, some not, but all are ones I enjoy. Sorry it isn't 15, I'm still finding the ones I love.
Life With Penguins
http://rocknrollrevert.blogspot.com/
I'll add more when I start reading more!
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