running woman...

Went for a 3 mile jog this evening.  Guess what...I ran the whole thing!  Not sure what got into me.  I just decided I was gonna do it, and did it!  Yay for me!  ;)

Still looking for another opportunity to ride my bike!

Today's Distance:  3 miles

Run/Walk

Saturday morning I went for a little run/walk.  Nice to be back out there...I'll have to do it again!
Run/Walk Distance:  3 miles

We also went for a little bike ride Saturday evening...does that count toward DBF?  Kinda seems like cheating.  I won't count it toward the distance! 
Bike Distance:  2.6 miles

Beat the storm...

I got in a run yesterday morning just in time!  I knew there was a thunderstorm coming and had Jon on standby to come rescue me if it started before I could get home.  I made it just in time....it started raining when I was two houses from home!

Yesterday's distance:  2.1 miles

Sunday Runday....

Got up this morning and watered my new flowers!  I noticed that it was nice and cool and decided to go ahead and get my run in for the day.  I'm glad I did because by the time I got home it was warming up quite a bit...but then again, so was I!

I was thinking while I ran that I might just beat this ole body of mine into submission yet!  ;)

25 minutes of running. 1.5 walking.

Today's Distance:  2.22 miles

Evening run and Boot Camp day 2...

Man have I been sore!  Our boot camp instructor recommended that we get in some cardio yesterday, so that's exactly what I did.  I went for a run yesterday evening despite the fact that I was extremely sore.  I did the recommended 25 minutes and got in about 2.3 miles.  This morning it was back to boot camp.  Killer!  We did about 2.0 miles total with exercises in between.

10 minute run to start
Circuit {while carrying body bar}of 25 push ups, run, 25 step ups on each leg {on a picnic bench}, run, 25  jumping jacks {with bar}, run, 25 squats--3x all the way through
Jumping squat suicides--3x {although she had me stop at 2.
25 sit ups
25 leg flutters
stretch.

kicked. my. booty!

My shoulders are rediculous sore, I can barely hold my arms up to type.  So glad I have a few days to recover now!  This makes cardio look like a cake walk!  ;)

Yesterday's Distance:  2.3 miles
Today's Distance:  2.0

Dr....

I have to go to the doctor this morning for my yearly exam...boo.  But, since I had extra time this morning, I got up and put in 2.5 miles!  I ran 10, walked 5, ran 5, walked 5, ran 5, walked 2.5.  I didn't have much steam this morning, but I'm glad I got it in anyway.  Now, off to the new Dr.  I had to change doctors due to an insurance change.  I hope I like the new one!  :|

Today's distance:  2.5 miles

Perfect weather for a run!

It's 59 degrees and sunny...perfect weather for a run.  I got home from work and hit the road.  I thought I was going to need some long sleeves, but I'm glad I left them at home!  My sleeveless top and capris were just right!  ;)

Today's Distance:  2.4 miles {2.0 run/0.4 walk}

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oh, and I forgot, yesterday I put in a 2/3 mile walk at lunch....not much, but every little bit counts, right!?

Yesterday's Distance:  .66 miles

Got my new shoes on...

That's right!  I finally got some new running shoes!  

via.

I'm not crazy about how they look {they look a little too much like they came from a certain rival school}, but they are super comfy!  {probably the first time I've ever bought a shoe solely based on fit...kinda important for running!}

Of course zappos has them in a cute charcoal/fuchsia color combo...but, I got mine for $40 bucks instead of $65!  woo hoo!  Off Broadway had them at $49.50 and I got a $5 off coupon from signing up on their website here, and I had $8.67 in discount points from previous purchases.  Holla!

I just put in a run on the treadmill, which was a total shame, because it's beautiful outside and the rest of the week's forecast is almost entirely rain.  But, I wanted to make sure I didn't have any problems with the new kicks before I took to the road with them.  I'm pleased to announce that they were a dream! 

Today's distance:  2.25 miles

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OMG!   I just discovered that there were 3 walks that I forgot to post on here!  I'm thinking that means I didn't put it on my ticker either, cause I always post and then tick...ha!  hooray!  bonus ticking!  

4/2:  1.7 miles

4/3   1.8 miles

4/5   2.0 miles

Total Bonus:  5.5 miles   ;)

Morning run...

So, I finally got my lazy buns out of bed this morning to go for a run.  The wind was blowing pretty good, and it was a little chilly!  I couldn't bring myself to do the 2 miles around on the main roads.  I was craving something different, so I ran through the neighborhoods out and back.  I wasn't sure how far I'd gone.  It wasn't excruciating, but it wasn't easy either.  I'm starting my boot camp classes next week, and I really need to get the initial shock out of my system before then.  I'm sure they'll be hard enough without starting from scratch! Also, my back has been hurting for the last couple of weeks. I was a little scared of what running would do to it.  Surprisingly, my back feels better now than it has in a really long time!  Yay for running!  {can't use that as an excuse anymore!}

Today's total:  1.4 miles  {I'll need to up that if I want to make a difference, but it's a start!}

Hiya...

Hello, yes, it's me.  I'm here.  I have not been completely inactive, and I've snuck on and added to my slider, but not posted.  I know!  Shame on me!
Anyhow, I'm back.  I'm going to do my best to be better at posting again.  Promise.

Friday, I came home from work and went for a run.  It was absolutely gorgeous outside!  {in fact it has been all weekend!}  I set out on a path that I haven't run before, so I wasn't sure what the distance would be, but I decided to just run for 20 minutes.  At the end of 20, I decided to do 5 more, cause I was almost home anyway.  In all I ran 2.3 miles and and walked another tenth.  Not bad!

Friday's distance:  2.4 miles

work that body baby.

tonight when my mom got off work she stopped by the house and sat with the kids so i could go out and woggle around the neighborhood! she must have known how much i needed some space for myself. i have been feeling pretty cooped up lately and getting some fresh air and exercise was just what i needed. i just started out jogging. it was nice, i just told myself that i didn't have to go fast, or far, just what felt right to me. i actually got father than i thought i would. i went about 2 miles half and half {walk. jog}. it felt so good i'm hoping to get out again tomorrow & see if i can go further. when i was jogging it was so nice to quiet my mind and just listen to some music and be free. i saw a glimmer of my old self {the girl that made exercise a priority & loved every second} & it was good to see her again...hopefully she'll come around more often!
jen, here's a song for you to check out...i used to do lunges to it at body pump and loved it...finally found it on itunes...i like to jog to it! {work that body (push it) featuring Luke by jason nevins}

work that body baby!