Decided I was going to rest from running today so I hit the gym to try the bike for the first time. Ummmm yuck! Did 30 mins of that (5.25mi) then got on the TM to add in 1.5 miles (1 mile running). So I guess I won't have a rest because tomorrow I am going to attempt 2.5 again.
Gary, I took my dog up the hills and through the valleys last night. Her new smells were the turkey hunter kind! I'm going to have to be sure and leave later today!!
Baskgal, The trails around here are pretty soft yet and I don't ride the highway. Pretty much because I don't want my children asking why they can't when I do lol but a long bike ride sounds good. I can't waite.
Enygirl, ENYTHING is better than nothing. Hope you feel better soon.
Cakses Great job. You've been trying new things and improving each week. that's awesome!
I went through the fields and woods yesterday for 40 minutes. I've never actually worn anything to see how far it is, but the first 10 min is literally straight up, but after that it's rolling fields and woods. A really lovely walk this time of year. Except I didn't walk it all!!! I actually jogged through the woods!! I am so proud.( a nice trail has been logged so the farmer can get his machinery from one field to the other) I never run outside just on the TM when the little wheel keeps going and I have to keep up. I love this weather. 66* with 15 mph winds yesterday. Nothing says spring better than that!!
lovnmom - thanks SO much for the encouragement! You sound like you're doing great too. And the walk/jog through the woods sounds SPECTACULAR! I'm a little jealous. Although that has inspired me - there's a walking trail through a field behind our local library. If tomorrow's weather is as nice as today's I'm going to take DD for a walk through it. - so Thanks for the inspiration too!
I did 1.2 today - walked to DD's school - climbed, ran and played on the playground for about 45 mins and then walked home. We had a BLAST! I'm glad I'm feeling better - still not 100% though... maybe tomorrow.
Thank you to everyone for the encouragement. That's one big reason why I post here!
I struggled today to get through a 3.5 mile run. It was hot and I was pooped out from work. I have a feeling I will conk out today before the little ones.
I knew I was tired from work but I thought I would be ok to run. It was a struggle but I got in 2 miles in about 22:30. Nothing amazing but I was just happy to finish it. I was going to attempt 2.5 but it's just too late in the day and I am hungry for dinner! So I will do my 2.5 on Sunday. Tomorrow I will be walking at the county fair.
Thanks for the encouragement lovnmom, I am trying really hard to improve both on time and endurance. I am just happy my body isn't too sore from my runs and I am way happy that in the last two weeks I have increased from 1 mile with a struggle to two miles with a struggle haha. One day I hope there is just enjoyment from the runs, but for now I enjoy it when I am done and see what I have accomplished!
Oh, and I got myself new running shoes. I used them for the run and so far so good. Can't tell if I am in love with them yet since they're not broken in yet.
Hope everyone has a good weekend!
oops edited to add in mileage...2.5 total 25.25/40 overall
Angie and I did our Starbucks walk with the mutts this morning...got in 3.5...not a bad start to the week-end....exercise... with a coffee break after 1.5 miles!........
and a walk through bunny poo park for the mutts....
I took a liesurely (3 miles in 1 hour and 10 min) walk on the bike trail with my daughter today. It had to be liesurely because she wore those silly skater shoes and she had rocks in them every few minutes. It was nice though and this is the kind of exercise I never would've have counted when I was tracking miles rather than minutes. In the past every mile had to be done in 15 min or less or it just didn't count. There were times with my children I missed out on having that attitude.
I took a liesurely (3 miles in 1 hour and 10 min) walk on the bike trail with my daughter today. It had to be liesurely because she wore those silly skater shoes and she had rocks in them every few minutes. It was nice though and this is the kind of exercise I never would've have counted when I was tracking miles rather than minutes. In the past every mile had to be done in 15 min or less or it just didn't count. There were times with my children I missed out on having that attitude.
Balance!...you won't remember your "times" or the lost calories...but you will...or better yet, your kids will, remember the time spent together!
Well I ahve completely lost track of my miles between golf and changing time zones! I had a great walk yesterday 4.5 miles and a 5 mile walk today and a round of golf. I love spring!
I'm glad I'm feeling better - still not 100% though... maybe tomorrow.
and have a great weekend!
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