walk...

we went for a walk last night {and even found something spooky}

Total Distance:  2.8 miles

New trails...

Went for a run this evening.  The new trails are open near our house, so I got to experience some new scenery! 

Today's Distance:  2.8 miles
{2.4 run, .4 walk}

Pilates...

Did the hour long Windsor Pilates video this evening...scared of what my butt's going to feel like tomorrow!  They make it look so easy, but it is not!

Pumpkin Run...

Just got home from the Jared Coones Pumpkin run, and I feel great!  It's always such a fun event, and the weather was absolutely perfect this year!  Hooray for 5k's and hooray for fall!  Now, off to get showered up and go to the pumpkin patch....whhhhhheeeeeeeeee! 

Run Distance:  3.1 miles
Time:  35:08

run...

ran this morning....dark...cool....awesome....

today's distance:  2.2 miles

...

ran 3.2 miles yesterday
walked 1.3 miles at lunch today

the end

bike ride...

I asked Jon if he might want to go on a walk yesterday, and he suggested going on a bike ride instead.  Neither of us intended on going as far as we did, but we hopped on the Indian Creek Trail, and ended up going 9.7 miles round trip!  It was really fun, and I can see us doing it again.  We're so lucky that our area has such a cool trail system that winds throughout the city, and the best part is, you'd hardly ever know it's there if you don't seek it out.  It blends right in behind houses, through the woods, following along the creek.  So pretty, and so nice!  Yay for bike rides!

The guilt finally caught up with me.  Just got back from a run....my legs feel heeeeaaaavy!  Glad I did it though!

Today's Distance:  2.7 miles

walked over my lunchbreak....steamy!

Today's distance:  2 miles

It's really hard to come up with post titles for these!  So, I'm just not gonna.

Since I didn't get my lazy buns up this morning, I decided to go for a run after work.  Set out to do 2 miles, but after yesterday, I knew I could do better, so I ran for 25 minutes (2.3 miles) and then walked the rest of the way for a total of 3.1 miles.  I probably should have ran the whole way, but nope, not gonna make excuses.  I wish I'd ran the whole way.  Next time! 

Today's distance:  3.1 miles

inspired...

This morning was DARK, and I set out to just get in 2 miles.  I thought, just at least get that in, so you can say you did something!  Then, I saw Tom out running.  I'm actually not certain it was him, but I think it was.  My stepdad has known him for a long time, and I met him when Jon ran his marathon.  This man lost his son to leukemia and his wife to breast cancer.  I thought, I bet there are alot of mornings that it's really hard for him to get up and run.  If he can do it, why on earth can't I? 

Then, I started thinking of Nie Nie.  I remember reading on her blog the other day that before her accident she was running every day.  I bet she wishes she could get up and run!  She wouldn't be concerned with a tweak in her heel, or the slight feeling of muscle fatigue.  She'd be focused on the feeling of the cool morning breeze on her face, and the sound of the cicadas.  She'd be joyful at every step she took.  I tried to focus on those things, for Nie Nie.  Every time I started feeling tired, I'd think, what if something happened today and this is the last run I ever got to go on?  I better make it count! 

So, because of these two inspiring people, this old girl ran 3 miles this morning!  Now, I know it's not all that much in the whole scheme of things, but it felt really good!  I'm certainly glad I did it, and I look forward to pushing myself further. 


Today's Distance:  3.33 miles

p.s. Nie, I'm praying that someday you'll get to run again.  Thanks for inspiring me.

Beautiful day...not so beautiful run!

I got out there and went for a run, but it was not a good one.  My body was fighting back the whole way.  I've been having some tightness in my right heel, and that was pretty uncomfortable today too.  Ice and stretching!  Just wasn't feelin' it today, but that's okay.  It was absolutely gorgeous out there, so that made up for it.  ;) 

Today's distance:  2.3 miles

It is beautiful outside!

and my hubby and I just went for a walk!

Today's distance:  2.6 miles

50 mile hump...

it's been a long time comin'...seriously! it's actually a bit sad how long it's taken me to get here, but WHATEVER!!! I'M HERE!!!! & it feels oh so good! met my friend at the gym..planning to make it at least 4 times this week...next week maybe five...getting crazy up in here!
happy 50th mile mark to me!
xoxoxo,
a

Got up and got in a run this morning.  It's staying darker later, and it's cramping my morning running style.  It's so hard to get out of bed!  Better something than nothing I suppose. 

Today's distance:  2.1 miles

back again...

to the gym! met my friend jennifer and we lasted an hour! a whole hour! awesome! always fun to have someone to chat with, makes the time fly by! i'm so glad she goes to my gym now...every night around 6 i get a text from her saying when she'll be there...and i try my hardest to be there! it's great motivation when you know someone is hoping you'll show up!

Monday...oh, Monday...

Remember last week, when Monday rocked?  Well, no such luck this morning.  I did not want to get out of bed.  Good news, I did it anyway.  However, it was a struggle for the first mile.  The last 1.4 wasn't as bad, but wasn't fun either.  Hey, at least I did it, right?  It is a good feeling when you don't want to work out, but make yourself anyway.  Totally worth it.  Painful, but worth it! 

Today's distance:  2.4 miles

apparently...

they're getting more popular.  wtf???

Dud..

this morning was kind of a dud.  I woke up with a strong adversion to running.  Well, actually a strong adversion to going outside.  It was really, really foggy, and I decided to listen to my instincts and stay in.  I contemplated doing some pilates, but decided against it.  Then, I tried doing some weights, but that just wasn't flowing.  So, as time ran out I panicked and decided to go for a fast 10 minute run.  {by this time it was lighter out and not as scary....yes, i'm a baby} I went for 1:30 before my body said screw it, and I walked.  Yep, walked.  I guess it's better than nothing.  At least that's what I'm telling myself. 

Today's Distance:  1 mile. 


oh, an update on the weight loss front:  this week, no gain, no loss.  I'm happy with that considering that the first week I lost 5.6 and that this week brought with it a certain womanly gift, if you will.  I say, maintaining in the face of that is a victory!  ;)

two times!

yep, twice so far this week i've made it to the gym! my friend Jen {the other jen} has been making sure i get there...i'm so thankful...and so is my booty! ha! yep, 4 miles tonight! waaahooooo! hopefully it burned off some of that burger i had for dinner! i have been working on making some changes to my diet, as well. baby steps in the right direction! feels good :)