64* - ahhhhh

Well, my legs felt like lead during this run. We had a substitute teacher for weight class, and she worked different muscles than we are used to. This is good, but it makes a run seem longer! I just did a quick trip of SoSaLa by myself because Carol is busy enjoying herself at Glacier National Park in Canada right now! (I'm just a bit jealous. We'll be lucky if we can squeeze out one night at Vernon reservoir this weekend. We haven't done SQUAT this summer!) Stats: 3.32 miles in 34:37 for a 10:26mpm pace

nothing exciting

There was nothing exciting about this run at all. It was nice to get out when it was still dark and not more than 70*. I just wanted to be back to work before yoga class started, so I had to run a decent pace and run it consistently. I succeeded. That's all there is to say about it. Stats: 3.42 miles in 35:09 for a 10:17mpm pace

I've been in the middle of an "episode" since Saturday, so no running until today. I didn't even go to work! But, being home has been fun. I've got to spend time with the boys even if I haven't been able to do much. Just hanging out has been good. I dropped them off at school this afternoon and decided to run even though it was really hot out (91*). I figured that would help me sweat out some of this salt! I feel pretty good, but I'm glad that I didn't go any further than I did! Stats: 3.3 miles in 33:40 for a 10:13mpm pace

A new area to focus?

I was feeling really good after today's weight class - for about 1/2 block. Then, Lucifer's workout kicked in, and I had to push the entire time. I was able to find a groove, and I was able to find a pace, but I had to really work it to maintain it. Later, I was shooting hoops with the rest of the company as we christened the new outdoor exercise area (basketball, soccer, and volleyball). In ten minutes, I made ZERO baskets. Hmmmm..... Stats: 3.1 miles in 32:04 for a 10:21mpm pace

I'm so attractive...

Ahhhh... a blissful 68*! It was wonderful. We slowed things down this morning because Carol is still struggling with feeling well. I was just happy to have her along for the run. I talked the entire time. She is always so sweet to just listen and listen and listen. We did a quick-ish run before yoga. Then, we immediately went to yoga and sweated all over the mats. Attractive, no? Stats: 3.1 miles in 37:02 for an 11:57 mpm pace

not really feeling it

I wasn't really feeling that my body loved me this morning. I've pinched or strained something in the middle of my back/shoulder blades, and I can't lay down for very long. This means that I only slept in the bed until midnight, then I had to sleep in the chair AGAIN. That means that I didn't sleep very well. Whaddya' gonna' do? Well, you're still going to run - even if your running partner has a headache and you now hate running by yourself. (Too much time to think...) I headed up to Sugarhouse Park because 5.5 miles wasn't unrealistic. It also wasn't that much fun. It was a nice morning and all, but I just felt tired from the first step. Stats: 5.5 miles in 58:11 for a 10:35mpm pace (oh, and I lost one of the 5 pounds that I had gained)

excuses

Well, I haven't run since Thursday. What I have done is eat and drink a LOT. I had an excuse: Bub's 50th birthday. (Hey, I didn't say it was a GOOD excuse...) Mostly, I've been lazy. This has done nothing for my waist line. I have gained FIVE pounds since the last time I weighed. I'm pissed. I hate it when I do this to myself..... Wait: Insert positive affirmation here [I am committed to learning from my mistakes instead of agonizing over them.]. OK. Enough. It is in the past, and I will get rid of it this week. I will. How? I love to count calories. Just love it. Yes. I'm being sarcastic. I also love to exercise. I'm NOT being sarcastic here. I truly love to exercise now. I never thought I would be able to say that, but there you go. Stats: 3.1 miles in 32:34 for a 10:31mpm pace