On the Right Track

Thursday run

2011-08-04T09:53:00.001-07:00

Well it was a good, 8K Thursday run. I left a little later than usual so it was a bit warm for my liking. I wanted to stop at about 5.5K but kept going... my runmeter stopped then, so I am not even getting credit for the 8! LOL

A Dog Run

2011-08-03T08:49:00.000-07:00

I think I will call my short runs, my dog run. It is when I make sure I take Max out on his run. Now he is a high energy fast runner and could certainly do more than 4K but I am a big chicken about running in the bush with all the bear and cougars we have around here so 2K in and back is about all I can handle. So I do it for him, he loves it, my dog run. Now I had planned on doing my dog runs on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays with my 8K runs on the street on Tuesday and Thursday and my long (working towards 20K) run on Sunday. Well this week I did my long run on Monday and I was so happy that ~~I had and excuse,~~ I mean couldn't go for a run as I had to take Jaimee to Parksville. The day after my long run I have quite stiff legs so I think I am going to have to knock out one run during the week too. So I think my schedule will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday dog runs, Thursday 8K and Sunday 20K. Monday and Saturday will be my rest days.

An overcast day...

2011-07-31T14:50:00.001-07:00

and a sad looking dog made me put the paintbrushes away and go for a short run. I took Max on our 4K run through the bush and it was another good run. Love that.

A good short run

2011-07-29T09:07:00.001-07:00

Haven't done a lot of running this week, the two times I tried I wasn't feeling well so I took a couple of days off. Today I did my short run through the bush so I could take Max and it was a great run. Feeling good, knees not sore and I increased my speed a titch. All in all a good one!

Not the best run again

2011-07-25T08:39:00.001-07:00

Today is Monday, which means taking Max for a short run to the creek (about a 4K run). He likes it so I try to do it a few times a week. I think though, that I may have a touch of the flu or something because like yesterday it is just not going well. Feeling kinda clammy and not well while running. Perhaps I'll take it easy today and take tomorrow off.

More time on my hands ...

2011-07-24T09:01:00.000-07:00

So I have more time on my hands now that it is summer and I am forgetting to do all of my blogging! Go figure. Last week I ran on Monday with the dog and on Thursday I did and 8K. Today I was going to do my 16K but it just wasn't working for me, sore knees and all so I cut it short and came home. I did 9K so not too bad.

A Tough Run

2011-07-11T19:59:00.000-07:00

I did a great long run (16K) on Saturday and it felt great. I was sore though on Sunday and a little better today. Tonight we had a cool night so I decided to do a short (5K) run, and it was tough. My legs were still tired/sore from Saturday. Oh well at least I ran.

A bit of a run

2011-07-06T09:08:00.001-07:00

Did my short run in the bush with Max today, much better to take him there than on the streets. I am going to have to go earlier though, it is already warm at 8:30.

Note to self

2011-07-05T09:26:00.001-07:00

Finally able to fit in a run albeit a short one. I wanted to run about 8K today and took the dog with me. I just wasn't able to do it, too hard running with him on a leash now that it is warm out so I cut it short and did 5 instead. I will try and do a short 4K run through the bushes Monday, Wednesday and Fridays so I can take him. Then on Tuesday and Thursdays I will try and do a 10K when I can and Sundays in July I will go for 17K, August 19K and September 21K all to get ready for the half marathon in October. Saturday will be my 'lazy' day.

Lots of Exercise on the weekends!

2011-06-19T12:42:00.001-07:00

Last weekend while camping I ran 13K to our track meet and the next day I biked it. Not much time for running during this past week, not even with the Running Club at school. Yesterday I ran about 4K with the dog and today I did just over 15K.. This long run was good. I don't get winded, I could keep on going, except that my legs start to get tight and tired. Working my way up to 21K in October.

Finally a good long run

2011-06-05T10:59:00.000-07:00

Finally some decent weather here. I did my longest run ever. I ran for 14K today and I still feel pretty good, although a bit stiff. Hope to slowly stretch it out and then do a half marathon in October.

9K not bad

2011-05-22T11:56:00.000-07:00

I had absolutely no motivation to run today, so much to do, so little time and so little sunshine. But I went out and it ended up being a 9K run so I am happy about that. I have gone on a couple of short runs during the week but if I want to do a half marathon, I better get out on more long ones.

Another day

2011-05-08T10:21:00.001-07:00

Not much to say, I went for a 4K run today. Getting brave though... I went in the bush with Max. He loved it, he can be off the leash then.

A quick run

2011-05-07T13:14:00.001-07:00

A couple of days of sunny warm weather and we are back to cool, rainy days. I even had to put the heat on today. Nontheless I took Max out for a short quick run in the trails. Better than nothing!

Times Colonist 10K

2011-05-01T17:20:00.000-07:00

I did the TC 10K today in Victoria. I had hoped to finish it in less than an hour and I did! barely but I did it - 59:44! Yay, made my day to find that out! Now we shall see how I do in the Qualicum one in 2 weeks.

Spring is here???

2011-04-23T10:07:00.001-07:00

Another short 5K (knee was bothering me a bit) run, but it was without the dog and I got to run in my shorts again. Love that!

Another Long Run

2011-04-19T20:22:00.000-07:00

So I had another out of town Dr. appointment today and since I have to take the day off to go I decided to do a run while there. A change of 'venue' so to speak. I did a 10K run in the sun and it was great!

A run

2011-04-17T14:13:00.001-07:00

I ventured out on a run today, hoping to do another long one as it was such a beautiful day and no wind! I was in shorts even. However my legs were kind of crampy and tight so I only went 8K, instead of the 10 or 12 I was going to try to do. That is ok with me though, it was a good run.

Finally a good run

2011-04-16T14:35:00.001-07:00

The weather cooperated today, it was sunny (but cool for this time of year) and no rain. I didn't have the dog so I went on a longer run. I ran just over 9K and it felt good. I have a 10K race coming up in a couple of weeks so still trying to be good and ready for that.

Another Run

2011-04-11T17:27:00.001-07:00

I ran. That is about all I can say. Warmer weather finally (yay) but the dog kept wanting to stop and drink out of the puddles (boo). Quite windy (boo) and the dog tripped me 2 times - should have just stayed home! Rain called for the rest of the week though so I am glad I went.

Brain and legs not connected???

2011-04-09T14:48:00.001-07:00

Finally got out for a quick run today. Spent the morning driving kids around and doing errands. I wanted to try to run a little faster but it seemed like the legs weren't connected to the legs, LOL! Oh well, at least I go out.

A beautiful, sunny day and...

2011-04-02T16:24:00.001-07:00

I wait for the clouds, wind and sprinkles of rain before I decide to head out for my run! Well I was tied up for the better part of the day but I should have gone out an hour earlier. However, a short run is better than no run at all. And I did a faster pace than I usually do so I am happy about that.

Running Fast???

2011-03-31T19:16:00.001-07:00

Not the best time for me to run, after a long day (week actually) at work but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. It was sunny (I ran in shorts, yay!) but still a little cool so I had to go. It was kind of windy, either that or I have finally increased my speed, ;) so not the best run but I'm glad I went.

One speed Joe

2011-03-25T12:09:00.000-07:00

When ever I do on a shorter run I try to run it faster. I keep thinking I am going faster and feel good about that. When I get home I check my pace and see that I am pretty much the same speed that I usually am. I guess I am just one speed Joe... not even the threat of rain got me speedier, LOL!

Fit in a quick run

2011-03-23T11:44:00.001-07:00

Between driving kids to appointments and painting my room, I fit in a short 4.5K run. Glad I did, I think Max is too ;)

Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun

2011-03-20T12:45:00.000-07:00

Another beautiful day here, finally. I did a 7K run and it feels good to get out for longer. I have a 10K race at the end of April and I want to be able to do it in less than an hour.

Finally some sun again

2011-03-19T12:49:00.001-07:00

The weather here has been just awful, not to mention my knee has not been that great either. Today I did a short 5K run and it felt good to get out let alone have some sun too! Perhaps this is the start of many, I hope so!

I tried...

2011-03-12T14:26:00.000-08:00

Well there was a bit of a break in the rain and the sun poked out so I tried to get a run in today. However, the knee wasn't cooperating and I had to cut it short. I went to the specialist last week and he says that I have had this problem since a kid (did have knee problems then) and basically my cartlidge is slowly breaking down, there is nothing really that I can do about it and it may perhaps eventually be arthritic. Sucks but some days are better than others with it and that is why I didn't push it today, hopefully can do a long run tomorrow.

Yay 10K

2011-03-06T14:35:00.001-08:00

Finally out for a run and this was a good one. I decided to take it a bit slower and go longer. I did 10.3K and apart from a couple of sniffs, a pee and a drink - the dog not me ;) - it was good, I felt like I could just keep on going. Hope this is how most of the runs are going to be from now on. Didn't hurt that it was nice and sunny again.

What the???

2011-02-26T12:36:00.001-08:00

I got out on a run today but it was a push the whole time. It didn't feel good, I was tired right from the start not sure what was going on. So rather than do my 5.5 route, I just did my 4.5 route. I am tired of running in the cold weather though, so looking forward to spring.

Another Day Another Run

2011-02-20T13:56:00.001-08:00

Today's run started off kind of cool, but no rain or snow. I ran about 8K today and it was a good one. Working my way up to 10K since I have signed up for a 10K in May.

What a great run

2011-02-19T14:48:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful day it is today! A nice sunny day, perfect for an afternoon run. I had intended on going farther but just didn't feel like it once I was going but that is ok. I am just happy to get out on a nice day and not have to climb over logs!

Forgetting to post

2011-02-13T14:00:00.001-08:00

So last week I ran on Monday and Thursday and now I headed out again today with Jason and some friends. I think I am not the norm here. I like to do my runs on the streets, not sure I like going up the mountain, through creeks, over logs and through bushes! but it was sort of fun. Glad I went.

Into a Groove

2011-02-08T07:01:00.000-08:00

So I ran on Sunday with Jason about 4.5K through the trails, and in a slight rain. Yesterday I went for a run myself after work, about 4.5K. How could I not, it was a beautiful sunny, springlike afternoon!

Finally Run

2011-02-06T15:28:00.000-08:00

Well being really sick and absolutely no energy for one week and then this week recouping I have not done a lot of exercise. Today Jason and I went for a run through the trails. He left his truck at a friends so we had to run over to get it. It was raining slightly but it was ok. Was still a little hard for me, had a hard time breathing. But I got out that is the main thing. Funny thing is... he left his truck at his friends house, who happens to have gotten a ride here so he can catch a cab after the superbowl. I said, "Why didn't you just leave him your keys and he could have just driven your truck here today rather than having (his wife) drop him off?" Friend says, "That's what my wife said too" I guess some men have a hard time thinking of common sense things, hehehe!

Running with the men

2011-01-23T12:49:00.001-08:00

Today Jason asked if I wanted to run with him and his friend up through the trails behind our house (up the mountain). We did about 7.5K and apart from slipping and falling on a tree root it was pretty good. We shall see how I feel tomorrow!

Ran with Jaimee

2011-01-22T11:04:00.001-08:00

So today, Jaimee wanted to try running, we ran to my mom's about 6K away. Jaimee ran half of the time so good for you Jaimee!

A Windy run

2011-01-16T13:02:00.000-08:00

I just did an 8K run and dodged the rain. It held off but I got to run in the wind, it was a bit of a windy day but glad I got out and even more happy that I finally did a bit longer of a run.

Short but sweet

2011-01-09T15:38:00.001-08:00

Finally another beautiful sunny day. I squeezed in a short 5K run. Too many things to do with too little time. Hoping, now that things should get back into routine, to start doing longer runs on the weekend.

What a gorgeous day!

2010-12-29T11:25:00.001-08:00

I took Max on a 5K run today. It was such a beautiful, sunny day and we had a great run!

Is it dedication or did I eat too much?

2010-12-26T15:07:00.000-08:00

The rain has not let up here, quite the bummer. However, it did look like a bit of a let up so I got dressed for a run, Max saw me and got very excited. Then the rain started again. How could I not go? So I did, a short one mind you, but I did go. Now is that dedication or did I eat too much yesterday??? The truth... I defninitely ate too much yesterday, but what a great Christmas we had.

Now back to regularly scheduled cleaning and laundry.

Ran with Max

2010-12-22T12:20:00.000-08:00

Today between rainfalls I decided to go on a short run and see how Max (our 7 month puppy) did. He did great so it looks like I have a running partner now. Today I only did about 3K but long enough, when I got back it started raining again!

Finally out

2010-12-19T14:11:00.001-08:00

I got all ready for a run yesterday, went outside and the skies opened up... it just poured... so I came back in. Today I got out for a short half hour run. That is all I intend to do during this busy season when I am trying to get so much stuff done around here!

Between the rain and against the wind

2010-12-12T14:55:00.001-08:00

I snuck out on a short run today. I went between rainfalls but it was windy and I had to run against the wind, whew. Oh well, I went and that is what is important!

Run, run, Rudolph

2010-12-04T13:19:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful sunny day! I finally got out for a run again. Danica and I have been going to Curves a couple of times per week, aiming for 3 but seem to only get 2 times. I have gone on a hike with Jason and the dog, but with snow on the ground and the busyness of the days I haven't been able to run. So today I did a short 5.5K run and it was a good one. Now back to getting ready for the season!

Chilly run

2010-11-21T15:10:00.000-08:00

Finally got out for another run, wanted to go for a bit longer of one but it wasn't in the cards. It is a very chilly day and kind of windy so it wasn't really an enjoyable run. I only did a short one but better than none at all. The good thing though is that Danica is coming to Curves with me and we are trying to go 3 times per week. She is a go getter and will keep me going.

Running....

2010-11-14T11:10:00.000-08:00

So I finally ran again. I have come to realize that these last 5 pounds will most likely not come off in the next few months. With unpredictable weather and such I will just set my goal to maintain where I am right now and think more about the loss come spring. I ran about 5K today. Now to do some report cards then watch Danica's guitar recital.

Fresh air!

2010-11-07T10:31:00.000-08:00

Finally got out for a run again. I am feeling better and the weather cooperated! A beautiful sunny day. I did a 6.5k run. Felt good to get out and get some fresh air again.

Finally!

2010-10-31T14:44:00.000-07:00

I had been sick for about 2 weeks, a pounding head and very tired. Friday morning when I woke up I was soaking wet, guess the 'fever' broke. Anyhow apart from a couple of running club runs and the short daily runs with my class I haven't done anything. Today I did a short, slow 25 minute run. Going to ease back into it. Felt good though!

Good week

2010-10-13T18:12:00.000-07:00

Having a great week. I did curves yesterday and a run (6.5 km) today. What a beautiful sunny day today!

Yay!

2010-10-11T12:42:00.000-07:00

I did the 8K yesterday and ran it in 46:52s over 4 minutes faster than last year! It felt good. I didn't push myself, just ran at a steady pace. Jason did the half marathon in 1 hour and 39 minutes, he reached his goal of less than 1 hour 40 minutes.

One more week

2010-10-03T11:28:00.000-07:00

Next week at this time I will have finished my 8K race so today I pushed myself to do an 8K as fast as I could. Although at times, I did realize I had gotten into a slow pace just running, I did try to improve my time. I did 8K today about 3 minutes faster than my race last year. Hopefully I'll be able to do the same when in the race in Victoria next weekend.

Beautiful day

2010-09-28T17:44:00.000-07:00

I had a better day at work and it was such beautiful weather I went for a run. I did 8K in about 49 minutes. Felt good!

Wow!

2010-09-26T11:05:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was very stormy - windy and rainy so I went to Curves. Today it was a beautiful fall day so I went on a 12K run! Slowly pushing myself to go farther, hoping next year in October to do the half marathon rather than the 8K I am doing this year.

Long Run Day

2010-09-19T11:26:00.000-07:00

It was pouring, really pouring last night so I thought I wouldn't be running today. But it stopped and was beautiful out. I went out and ran about 11.5K. I went slow and it was windy but it was a good run.

Oh and I have finally hit the 35 pound mark! YAY!

Curves day

2010-09-18T12:17:00.000-07:00

Well I decided to try and fit some Curves into my schedule too, so today I went, although it would have been a good running day. I took it easy as I don't want to reinjure anything so we shall see how it goes.

Just running

2010-09-15T17:49:00.000-07:00

So Monday and today after work I made myself go for a run. I am always so tired, and just want to sit but before I do that I just change and go. They are short ones, but I'm ok with that. Until I get in more of a routine with back to work, it is good enough.

Short not long today...

2010-09-12T12:59:00.000-07:00

What a crazy morning! Trying to make some soup and bread, and no ingredients! URGH. Oh well, everything is on and I finally got out for my run. I just did a short 5K was supposed to do 10K on Sundays, but by the time I got out I only felt like doing short one.

Better than...

2010-09-08T18:01:00.001-07:00

Today was a short, slower run. However, it was a day when I got home from work and felt like laying down and going to sleep kind of day. So a short, slow run is better than that!

Yay I did it!

2010-09-05T14:23:00.000-07:00

Ran a 10K race today in Nanaimo. A tough, hilly race but I bettered my last time and finished in an hour, quite happy about that! Jason did the half marathon in 1 hour 46 minutes!

Geesh

2010-09-01T09:28:00.000-07:00

Finally got my long run in. I wanted to do my 10K in prep for this weekend. I wore hubby's GPS watch and was really pushing myself to get up to 'speed' as no matter how fast I ran, I couldn't get to my regular speed! I thought what has happened to me I have barely started out, can't get to my usual pace and am getting really tired?! I figured out that it was still set for biking as he took it on a bike ride the other day thus instead of giving me my pace in minutes per km I was in km/hr thus the faster I ran the higher the number got (eg. 11 km/hr) rather than smaller (5.5 min/km)! Geesh! At least I figured it out early on and didn't burn myself out. I cleared the watch and continued my run.

Bleck!

2010-08-29T09:45:00.000-07:00

I wanted to run 10K today, my last one before the race next Sunday but it just didn't happen. It was just one of those running days when it wasn't supposed to be so I only ran about 3.5K. I may take tomorrow off then try again on Tuesday.

Not hungry today...

2010-08-27T09:26:00.000-07:00

I didn't feel hungry on my run (do now though) so I made the 8K today. A good run. Now to eat, shower and head in to the school.

Imagine...

2010-08-26T09:19:00.000-07:00

So I went for a run again and fully intended on running 8K but part way in it was harder for me than usual. Then near the end I was very hungry! So I cut it at 5.5K and called it good. That has never happened before. Oh well each week I do a shorter run I guess this was it!

Weigh in Wednesday

2010-08-25T06:24:00.000-07:00

I saw another blogger who is on a weight loss journey like myself and she has a 'weigh in wednesday'. I like that so since I won't be running today - first day getting into my class to prep for back to school on Sept. 7 - I thought I would do my own weigh in. Remember when I started this journey I was hoping for 40 pounds lost. In one year (July) I was at 30 and had hoped that this summer I could hit the 35 pound mark.... I am at 34 pounds! Yippee!

A 10K

2010-08-24T09:15:00.000-07:00

Today I went a bit farther on my run so I ran at a bit of a slower pace. I did about 10.5k and I still felt good at the end. Getting ready for my 10k race on September 5th.

Played a little long...

2010-08-19T09:36:00.001-07:00

I played a little long in my craft room this morning so I had to do a short run. Lots of stuff to do today. So a 20 minute run is better than nothing. And I am happy to say that the scale is sneaking down a bit again finally!

Finally at it again

2010-08-18T09:02:00.000-07:00

Well after a few days off due to garage sale, camping and such I finally ran again. I did about 9.5K and took it slow. It felt good.

Like Childbirth???

2010-08-13T09:21:00.000-07:00

Today I ran 9.5K and it was a 760 kcal run! I signed myself up for a 10K run in Nanaimo on September 5th... geesh what was I thinking??? When I finished my last 10K I felt so terrible that I didn't think I would do one again, now here I am a few months later and signed up for another one. Perhaps it is like childbirth... you kind of forget what it is like until you are going through it again! LOL we'll see.

Running with the devil...

2010-08-10T09:32:00.001-07:00

there now I have said it! I sure hope that running 8K at least 4 times per week rather than 5K will help shed some of these last few pounds otherwise I will blame the devil! Had a great run today.

Over the hill...!

2010-08-09T09:13:00.000-07:00

not in age (yet, hehehe) - I finally ran all the way up Ravenhill (quite a steep hill) so I didn't walk at all on my 8K run today! I had wanted to title my post 'running with the devil' since I can't lose these last few pounds but I'll save that for another day. 646 kcal today!

Ran to my car!

2010-08-07T13:54:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I was able to pick up the new car that I ordered, now how to get there - Jason was at work? Actually I just decided to run over to the dealer, it was a good 5K run and I did it faster than any other 5K I've done... now because a lot of downhill? or because I was excited to be getting my car? both? Who knows but what a great reason to run!

8K!

2010-08-05T10:21:00.001-07:00

So I did an 8K in about 49 minutes today. I have to say I am addicted to Jason's GPS that I kind of laughed at him for getting. I love knowing how far I went, how fast I went, my average pace and how many calories I have burned! Today 642kcal - yay!

Wow, felt good

2010-08-03T09:50:00.001-07:00

Today I decided to stretch out my regular run around my neighborhood, hills and all I did 7.3K in 45 minutes and it felt good. Next time I'll go a little farther and try for 8K since I am doing the 8K again in October. Hard to believe a year ago I couldn't even run 2k!

A nice long run

2010-08-01T09:02:00.000-07:00

Today I got to do a longer run without really any hills, what a nice change. I went for a 7K run between Parksville and Qualicum, if only the runs in Port were so nice and flat.

Plugging along

2010-07-29T09:57:00.001-07:00

Well another run, I still keep to be hanging around the same average speed, I'm sure it is those darn hills. Oh well, each run is about 400 kcal and that is good!

Just checking in

2010-07-28T09:45:00.003-07:00

Not much to say, I did another run still working on increasing the speed a bit not much faster yet.

Home again finally

2010-07-26T09:26:00.000-07:00

Finally at home again for a few days before camping again. I went for a run this morning. I have to say I am feeling very disappointed as I can not get any more pounds to budge off. I would love to lose another 10 and 15 would be awesome but just aiming for 10 right now. Very disappointing that it is sticking like glue. Almost makes me want to give up but I won't just wallowing right now - did have 2 cookies though, hehehe

Slow and steady

2010-07-22T09:16:00.000-07:00

Today I wasn't really feeling like running so I decided to do a shorter and slower run. I did 4K along the beach instead of 5K. Almost like a day off! Still 339 calories though, and that is a good thing! no run tomorrow as we will be packing up and heading home.

Another run today

2010-07-21T12:32:00.000-07:00

Another lazy, beautiful camping day. I did my 5K run this morning. Hoping to do one again tomorrow then we head home on Friday. Everyone went to the beach I stayed behind to babysit little Max, who is proving to be a great little puppy!

Ran yesterday

2010-07-21T05:57:00.000-07:00

We are now camping and although when I camp I really get into it - ie. get up and sit, sit, sit - I didn't feel like it but I went for a 5K run along the beach. Felt good.

Let the timing begin

2010-07-18T08:34:00.000-07:00

So today I used Jason's GPS watch and my average speed is about 6.04 min/km, and I burned about 384 kcal! Now I know what my speed is and I wonder if I can get faster? Time will tell.

Building speed

2010-07-16T09:02:00.001-07:00

Now that I am comfortable with my distance I am working on increasing my speed a bit. We'll see how that goes. I guess it means I'll have to get techie and use Jason's GPS watch. Oh and I ran today.

What to say?

2010-07-14T09:06:00.000-07:00

I am always struggling with what to write here but then I thought about why I started this blog in the first place. I started it as a diary of sorts of my journey to my weight loss goal. My record keeper of runs, pounds lost etc. Nothing more, nothing less. So with that in mind just a quick post today to say that I did a run, I am liking my runs and now when we camp I want it to have a place that I can run. :)

Getting there

2010-07-12T09:36:00.001-07:00

I was smart today and went out for my run earlier today and it was much better! the sun was just starting to get warm as I was finishing. So here's the deal, I did not get to my 40 pounds in the year but I did make about 32. I am hoping to get to 35 by then end of July - I'm getting there.

Getting warm

2010-07-11T10:43:00.001-07:00

I waited too long to run today, it was 9:30 and I am already too hot! Oh well, at least I ran.

Yay another run

2010-07-09T08:41:00.001-07:00

Danica had her tonsils out and is resting and doing well. We had our overnight stay in the hospital and got home yesterday afternoon to 38 degree weather! Today is going to be another hot one so I did my run already. Thank goodness, it was already feeling warm.

Getting into the groove

2010-07-06T11:08:00.000-07:00

I still feel like a hamster in a wheel and I shouldn't as school is out. However there is so much to do to catch up on things around here and more activities keep being planned. I need a few days at home to feel like I am making a dent ahhh, hopefully that will start on Friday. I did do a run today now to prepare for today's festivities.

Been off kilter lately!

2010-07-05T08:58:00.000-07:00

Haven't had much time for myself lately so I haven't not been very regular on my runs. However, now that work is done I hope to get back onto a schedule and my goal is to lose 7 pounds before September. We just got back from a 4 day camping trip - I spent most of the time napping! I did however, manage to do a 5K run along the beach, so nice!

I'm a hurtin'

2010-06-20T11:35:00.001-07:00

Last weekend at the track meet Jason had signed me up to do the Master's (another word for us oldies LOL) 4 X 100 relay race. Reluctantly I did it, but I pulled or hurt my muscle. I have been nursing it all week and tried to run today. I am still very sore so I only did a short run. On top of that my knee is acting up again. Oh joy!

Wednesday run

2010-06-09T21:30:00.000-07:00

Another quick post, went for a run this afternoon seem to be in a routine again!

Quick post

2010-06-07T07:36:00.001-07:00

Just a quick post, forgot to say that I managed to squeeze in a run yesterday.

Down 2

2010-06-05T17:11:00.000-07:00

Well I managed to fit in a run today. Lots of little errands to do and also hoping to get a good start on my report cards today... hasn't happened yet. Oh well, I am down another couple of pounds! Yay!

Yay me

2010-05-30T11:02:00.001-07:00

I went out for another run today. The weather is slightly better than yesterday. I am hoping to get 5 of the last 10 pounds off in the next month. I sure hope I can do it!

Finally ran

2010-05-29T19:25:00.000-07:00

The weather continues to be pretty terrible here. Someone said the other day, "I went to bed and woke up in November!" Pretty much sums it up, it is dreary, cloudy, cold and rainy. Today no rain, but still cold. When it was like this in the winter I thought it was a great running day, but at the end of May it is not what I expect. Oh well, I got out and did a run and that is the main thing! I also ran Thursday afterschool with the school's running club but that is a very short run.

Three in a row!

2010-05-17T17:45:00.000-07:00

Wow three runs in a row, haven't done that in awhile! I decided to sneak in a run after work today. Well I cut it a bit short as it started to rain a bit. Just after I got in the skies opened up, thank goodness I made it in. Just as a note, Jason was coming home from work, drove right by me running in the rain - nice! Actually he didn't see me (or so he says) and I believe him, he is pretty unobservant while driving - unless of course it is a cute little blonde - LOL!

Did another run

2010-05-16T21:28:00.000-07:00

I did another run today and then again worked in my flower beds. The beds are looking good - I get a good workout pulling out buttercups! Now they need to be edged.

Another great run

2010-05-15T16:09:00.001-07:00

So I am doing the Scrap Shotz online crop and having a blast. I also have started the daunting task of weeding the flower beds. But I did squeeze in a run. It feels good to run for 30 minutes and not be too winded, if only the legs weren't so stiff!

Another day, another run

2010-05-10T17:22:00.000-07:00

Another great run on a beautiful day, felt good. I can almost say that I am starting to enjoy my running! I never thought I would say that as it was always so hard for me and certainly not something I enjoyed. Now if only I could lose this last 10 or so pounds, they seem to be stuck to me like glue!

I ran in shorts!

2010-05-05T17:31:00.000-07:00

Well it was a beautiful day and I finally ran in my shorts! The sun was out and it was a good run. I'm glad I went.