Running when you don't "feel" like it.

I knew I needed to run today, but I was tired and un-motivated. I didn't feel like running, and it took a lot of "talking myself into it" to even get started....but boy, I'm glad I did!
Once I got started, I started feeling better. Sure enough, after a few miles, I was in the zone and didn't want to stop. 7.25 miles flew by, and I only stopped then because I had to go pick up the boys from school.
After getting them snacks, and checking their backpacks, I did todays Ab Ripper.
I'm still trying to talk myself into doing Legs and Back. Maybe after I get the boys in bed....

Yoga

Yesterday was Yoga X. I hadn't done this one before, because I didn't want to "waste" 90 minutes doing yoga. While I was working yesterday, Stephen did it. He said it was very long, but very advanced.
So after getting the boys in bed, I decided to go ahead and do it (*can't let Stephen out-do me!) Boy was I in for a surprise! I had forgotten how much I loved Yoga, and what a great workout it really is. By the time I finished this, every muscle in my entire body was shaking. Thankfully by the time I finished it, it was bed time, and I fell into bed and slept like a baby.

Workout together!

Today Hubby and I did "Shoulders & Arms" TOGETHER!!!! Woooohoooo! We haven't done weight training together in YEARS. It was soooo much more motivating, and I was able to push myself so much harder, while working out with him. It's amazing the difference it makes, working out with a partner. It goes by faster too.
Tonight was Ab Ripper. He was exhausted and hit the sac and said he'd do it in the morning. I have to work in the morning, so I'm going to go ahead and do it. :-)
Night Yall!

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Camping=Great Exercise and Relaxation

We went camping for Spring Break last week. We had so much fun!

Everyday we hiked up/down trails, plus rode our bikes. But I also got a few good runs in. With all of those hills though, I was sore by the end of the week! It was GREAT!!!

On Sunday, my hubby and I went for a 6 mile run on a multi-use trail which was mostly gravel and a few areas of concrete...and for the FIRST TIME EVER, I didn't have to stop for a breather when running with him! Yea!!!! We were running up and down some pretty good hills to. I was very proud of myself.

Then on Monday we mostly hiked and rode bikes.

On Tuesday I ran 5.5 miles by myself, around the park.

Wednesday I ran 3.5 miles, around the park, and rode bikes/hiked

Thursday, the boys and I went on a 2 mile hike, and later rode bikes, before we had to leave. None of us wanted to go home. We had way to much fun.

Friday I had to work, and didn't get any official exercise.
Saturday, again, work, no exercise.

Sunday, I ran 5.25 miles on the treadmill since there was SNOW everywhere and church was cancelled. (Yes, Snow, in TX, in the middle of March....that is just SO WRONG!) I also did Ab Ripper with my handsome hubby. We both started P90X yesterday (me again, him for the first time). Of course I have to adjust my workouts around my training schedule for the half-marathon also, but I'm going to get it in there one way or another.

today's realization

Today, both boys were home again. I worked on reports all day, and once I finally caught up, both boys were laying in the living room asleep. I saw my window of opportunity, and ran into my room, lifted weights, stretched, and jumped on the treadmill. I ran 4 miles today. I was actually a little tight from yesterdays run, so it felt good to work that out. At about mile 2 I was feeling tired and really wanted to quit. But I told myself "today's training is to run 3 miles and do strength training. You can make it 3 miles". I just kept on running, and the next thing I knew I was feeling good and realized I was already over 3.5 miles, so I might as well just make it 4. LOL! It felt great.

Okay, as for my realization.....
At Christmas my mother in law gave me a gift card to walmart (Yea!!!!) so a few weeks back I went shopping and bought a bunch of girly things that I'd been wanting: sunless tanning lotion, teeth whitener, probiotics supplement, mascara, Jillian Michaels chocolate Whey protein powder (so yummy!!! Low in calories, and tastes like a chocolate milkshake..not gritty, even on the last sip. Love it!), a swim suit cover up, AND a digital kitchen scale! I've been wanting one of these for a long time, but never had the money to buy one. Well, let me tell you, it was soooooo worth the money!
I've been weighing things such as nuts to put into snack baggies (to know that I got the right amount), fruit, oatmeal, etc. But then a few nights ago, I downloaded a new food tracker/diary for my phone, and it converts/figures calories for you, and you can add your own favorite foods in there, etc. Tonight I made turkey whole wheat spaghetti. Now normally I'd just fill my plate about half full, and eat a salad with it. Tonight I decided to type in all the calories and nutrition information for these ingredients and put them in my phone/food diary. I then weighed my pasta, and weighed my meat/sauce. Was I in for a SURPRISE! A measly 2 oz of pasta is nothing! Yikes! But I measured it out, into one of my small Pampered Chef square plates. Then I filled the rest of the plate with salad. I was shocked by how small a serving of this "healthy" spaghetti was. But I stuck to it, and ate slow, and amazingly I was full when I finished eating.
This was a total revelation to me though. Normally I'd of ate about 3 or 4 X the amount of spaghetti I ate tonight. No wonder I've been running anywhere from 3-10 miles on any given day, and not losing any weight. I've been eating way to much! I've had to run that much just to maintain! Yikes! LOL! It was a total eye opener! I'm going to start weighing, measuring, and logging everything I eat. Maybe now I can actually get to my goal weight, and increase my running speed.

back to running

I haven't ran in a full week. Not since last Tuesday. Sure I've been active, but not actually running, which is my stress reliever.

Today, I've been extremely busy and stressed. Levi has been sick with Strep throat since Sunday, and then Seth woke up with 102 fever this morning. I took Seth to the doctor and yes he now has strep also. After this, we had to run errands (renew camper registration, take books/movies back to library, pay water bill, etc). I got home and have 3 reports to type up, and also got 2 new orders in. I made lunch, then started on work. I completed one report and research/scheduling on the other two. By this point, I knew I needed to squeeze in a run. I didn't feel like it. My body was tired. My mind wasn't in it. But I KNEW I would feel better if I just got in there and got started, and then my mind would be clear and I would be able to get more work done tonight (after getting the boys in bed).

I changed my clothes, then got distracted with laundry, and realized I was unconsciously putting off running. So I got the boys settled in with a movie and told them mommy was going to take an hour and run. I went in my room, shut the door, stretched, and got on the treadmill. I started out at a slow run for the first mile, then amazingly my body started warming up and feeling better. I sped up, and my body naturally settled into a rhythm and it became so much easier. I ended up running 5 miles. I didn't really want to stop, but I was worried about my sick baby and told myself "don't push it, you can run again tomorrow". :-)

Spring break is coming up next week. I can't wait! Plan on getting some good outdoor running in.

still here....

I'm a horrible blogger, I know. I haven't updated in over a week. Of course, I haven't ran since LAST tuesday either. Ick. I can feel it too. I am sooo in need of a good run.
Last week was just super busy. I met my cousin for lunch on Wednesday and picked up some clothes that her son had outgrown, that would fit my boys. It was wonderful to visit with her for a bit.
Then Thursday I spent working all day.
Friday I spent cleaning from 8am until 6pm! I'm talking deep cleaning...ceiling fans, light fixtures, switches, floors, ceiling/corners, etc... Our house was in major need of a deep clean, and then there was the motivation of having Seth's birthday party on Saturday and knowing we would have family here. After I was done cleaning, I had to take Seth to tball practice, and then my dear sweet friend Venece came over that night and colored and trimmed my hair!!!! Yea!!!! Thank you Neece!!!!!!

Saturday was Seth's birthday party. We had a wonderful day, and I was exhausted when it was over. Then Sunday Levi was sick and I spent the day working on reports and then grocery shopping. Monday and today I've been working non-stop. I'm hoping to get in a run in either tonight or tomorrow....

So yes, I'm still here. It's just been a whirlwind lately.

Half Marathon

I'm officially registered for my NEXT Half-Marathon! Woo-Hoo!!!!
Got me a new goal set, and the big race will be May 2nd. I'm so excited!!!!