Great Endings

3 Miles with an Unexpected Visitor

I ran 3 early this morning and was a bit startled when a pretty large red fox was in my neighbor's yard as I turned the corner....yikes. I love seeing wildlife....deer, geese, bunnies, and ducks...but the more vicious kind I can live without. He stared at me and I started walking slowly and he finally ran off. We live near woods and horse pastures so you never know what kind of critter I will encounter.

It has been a busy day and I am glad to have gotten my run in today. It was a chilly morning and although I did still feel that nagging dull pain STILL, I am able to run these short distances fine. I am beginning to wonder if this is something I am going to have to live with...at least I am able to stay pretty active.

Level 3?

30 day shred....level three....what was I thinking?

Great workout, though. You should try it.

Ran 3 miles this morning. The temps have been really mild this week...nice running weather.

Tuesday

"Consistency requires discipline. Force yourself out the door."

(Runner's World quote)

About 3 1/2 miles today...nice run in the dark and some light towards the end. Although my distances are short, it is so wonderful to be running!

Today

I enjoyed a nice run later in the morning today...4 miles and lots of sunshine.


A funny thing my youngest said this morning...."Mommy, can we goo goo search for Thomas the Tank games?" I love children's funny interpretations of things they hear us say.

Have a wonderful weekend!

2010

I hope everyone is having a wonderful 2010 so far. I was a little bit worried about Wendy and her family as they were traveling on their little blizzard adventure, but I am glad they all are safe and sound now!

I ran 3 miles this morning in the cold. Felt good...I especially love leaving the house in the dark and having the cold hit my face...very energizing. My older kids think that I am crazy. I just like it.

I have actually been doing Jillian's 30 day shred more (about 4 times a week) and that has been really good. I think I needed this. I am challenged by the strength part of the workouts. The cardio is pretty easy. I like that you just do a move for a short time and then move on to something else, so if it is hard, you know you just have to do it for a little bit.


I recently joined sparkpeople.com, which has been a lot of fun. It is mainly for those wanting to lose weight, but I love that I can keep track of my meals(everything from fat grams, calories,and omega 3s to calcium and vit c). Right now, that is all I am tracking, but you can also track fitness, read articles related to fitness and nutrition, and find workout routines. I don't spend very much time there and haven't figured it all out, but it has been great for tracking my foods and making me careful in choosing the right things.

Merry Christmas!

Running has been going well....some short runs here and there and still doing the 30 day shred. I am taking a few days off to enjoy the Christmas season with family, sleep in a little, and just relax. I may even enjoy some of the yummy food of the season. Shock, I know...it is all about balance, right? A few cookies won't hurt anything. : )

We all will be missing my dad, being the first Christmas without him. In bittersweet times like this, I am even more sure of the True Light of Christmas, Jesus Christ. It is a joy to worship Him this Christmas Day and everyday. I pray you all will be doing the same.

Enjoy your family and the memories you will make. Merry Christmas!


(From Country Living)