Run Away With Me

1.6 kms...

2011-04-02T16:11:00.004-05:00

First run of the year, and that's what i have to show...1.6 kms... I am trying to be optimistic though. Yes, I have a cold, so that made the run more difficult. (Difficult meaning my head feels like it weighs twice the amount it should). Also, it was my first real run since the fall when I stopped running indoors. I feel proud that I went and it felt super good to get out. Next week I have planned to run at least 3 times. My sister plans to run with me on Fridays starting this week in the park. I am looking forward to having someone to run with and someone to push me just a bit further. She is a bit more athletic than me so she might be able to go a bit further. In other news, we have just moved into a new place and we love it! Wedding plans have been coming along well and I am happy to say that my dress has come in and needs very few alterations. I can't believe that our wedding is 132 days away. We still have so much to do but it is coming up close and I can't wait. Tomorrow I am hoping to put together a list of goals I want to complete before the wedding. See you then! sherry

Oh My Knee!!!

2010-06-05T18:18:00.002-05:00

So running has been put on hold....

I slipped and fell on some water in a grocery store on Monday of this week and landed right on my knee. The bone is bruised and I have been told it will not heal completely for another three weeks. Its still sore when i walk for long periods of time so I figure I shouldn't be running on it quite yet. I have been swimming some laps in the pool to keep active but it is just not the same. I miss running and it driving me crazy!! I just don't want the injury to get worse.

There have been little to no wedding planning going on, and today I spend a good hour looking online at dresses. I do not like anything. I have this idea in my head of what I want and i could not find it on a single website that was here in Canada. I finally found one I like on the Davids Bridal Website, but I am not sure if they will have anything similar here.

As of Monday I will be starting a new job. Things at my previous job were just not working out and I felt like I was being taken advantage of. Off to new things now, and I couldn't be more excited! :)

May Long Weekend

2010-05-25T21:41:00.002-05:00

Well we spent the weekend at Brereton Lake in the Whiteshell and we had a blast. We usually go there about three or four times in the summer and rent a boat. The guy there already knows us by name. This year all his boats were broken so we couldn't rent one. Instead we went to Rainbow Fall at white lake. This place is so pretty and since it is a spawning area for walleye we usually have really good fishing. The first day we were there Jordan caught a pike. We took it back to our site and had it for dinner. First time I had ever tasted pike and it was good. The next morning Jordan caught a walleye right off the shore from our campsite. We had it for breakfast with hash browns and eggs. Sunday was our best day there and it was so nice out. While we were there i caught a rock bass, a sucker and a walleye. We had that one for dinner. I had such a great time out there and can't wait to go back.
Today I was back on track with running and did a slow 3 kms. Winds here were gusting to 50 kms and a couple times I had to run against the wind which was pretty hard since I felt like I was going backwards. I am hoping the wind won't be so bad tomorrow so I can have a better run. I sure missed it on the weekend, but I couldn't imagine running out camping and not having a cool place to go after.
Next week marks the last week at my current job before starting a new one the following week. I am so excited and hoping that it will be all I want and more.
Well that's pretty much my wrap up for this week. Talk to you soon!

4KM Walk/Run

2010-04-26T16:00:00.002-05:00

Yesterday was the best run so far for me. I went a total of 4KMS and even though I had to walk in between at some point and start with a fairly slow walk I think it went so well!! I felt good after my run and for the rest of the day too. I keep getting this pain in my shoulder though, I am not sure what its from. It could be from the way I move my arms when running. Hopefully I don't feel the same thing running tonight, because it really hurts, but goes away after I walk for a few minutes. Its a bit cooler tonight to and I find I don't run as well when it isn't as warm. I guess we will see how it goes.

Run Fail!!!

2010-04-22T16:18:00.000-05:00

Well yesterday was a horrible run!! I did not do well at all and maybe ran about 1 KM not even. I just wasn't feeling it. So I walked myself back home, had a few soda crackers and decided to go to the store. I left my running gear on since I figured I might feel like running there, and you know what, i did and I ran all the way to the store. I would have run back too, but I had bags of groceries. Not great for running with.
I am going to give it another try today and see if I can actually have a successful run. We will see!!

Trying To Put Running Into Full Swing

2010-04-21T14:44:00.002-05:00

Well I am trying to get my butt in gear and get to running at least 3 times a week again. It's much harder than I thought it would be. I went for my first run last Sunday and it felt good to be hitting the pavement. My Nike + isn't working right now though. The sensor seems to have decided to die and therefore I have been running without it. :( I sure paid for the run the day after! I was so sore and in pain, but stretching helped so much! I put in 2 Kms, which is a good start. Tonight, I plan on doing the same if not more. The one thing that my Nike + was super helpful with was knowing how fast I was running. With it I was able to keep track and not over do it, and run further. Stupid Nike +. I am hoping to have a new one in the next few weeks.

The fiance and I have been working hard at trying to eat healthier and so far so good. We went out for dinner on Monday night for a bit or Celebrating (more on that a bit later) and both ordered salads. Last night we had a homemade shrimp salad with roasted red pepper and homemade dressing. It turned out so good and we will be making it for sure again. Tonight, we are having homemade pasta sauce with whole wheat pasta. I can't wait!! I think it probably a good idea to start eating better now rather than later!

On the wedding side, our original plans for a wedding location fell though and we have now looked at and book a completely different place. It isn't as nice and the tent was going to be, but we are going to do some of our own decorations and make it as nice as possible. A major plus is that we are saving a bunch of money, which means it can go towards other stuff. I am getting really excited and kind of wish the wedding was this year and not next. But we need to save and I understand that's important.

Well I should be off for a run soon and later I will update how it went!

Engaged

2010-02-12T12:57:00.007-06:00

That right! I'm Engaged! During a wonderful trip to Las Vegas, my boyfriend proposed to me! In front of the Bellagio Hotel while the Waltzing Waters were going. It was so far the happiest moment of my life! Everything was perfect.

I am so excited to start this next part of my life, wedding planning and getting ready to spend the rest of my life with the man of my dreams! So there will be some changes to the content of my blog. I will still be blogging about running, which I plan on starting back up as soon as the snow goes, but also about wedding planning and ideas I come up with. I am hoping this can turn into a way to remember all things wonderful about planning and the stress full bits too. Also, a place where I can bounce ideas off of people and get suggestions.

So far, planning has barely begun. We have booked a social location and have picked our wedding location just waiting to put the deposit down. I have browsed for dresses online, but haven't gone to store. I am so excited about dress shopping! I have an idea of what I want too. Other than that I am clueless, but I can't wait to do the planning.

Well that's about it for now! :)

No 5KM race anymore! :'(

2009-09-14T15:23:00.000-05:00

I am not running in the 5KM race. I will be walking the 5KM though. I know that I can do the 5KM run, but due to other reasons, such as lack of a team and some personal issues, I figure it would be best if I stick to walking. My team which started out as about 11 or so people has gone down to 2. Jordan, my bf , and me. And I don't think it is fair that he walk alone. So there will once again be no team t-shirts. I am actually really upset about this part, because I though this year it could be a nice family event raising money for a great cause, but that is not the case. So I will still go about my fundraising and still do my part to help end breast cancer. Hopefully I will be able to keep training and next summer be able to run in the half marathon. We will see what happens. I still plan on running every few days and keeping up with training, so we will see how that goes. Tonight I plan on a short run. I don't want to push myself to hard though so I might just run 2KM or something.

My Time! 3.44 KMS

2009-09-10T22:07:00.002-05:00

Go hard, today / Can’t worry bout the past, coz that was yes-sterday/Ima put it on the line coz it’s my time/ My Time / My Time

I went for my run today and I was feeling pretty down today, so I knew the run would be rough. The 5KM is 23 days away and was only running just under 3KMS. Life has been stressful too, so I just wasn't feeling it! Well I got going and it felt pretty good to be running but it didn't feel great. Well I was getting close to 2.73 KM which is when I usually slow down and It's My Time - Fabolous and I just took off! I made it to 3.44 KMS!!! For the first time! Something about the song and even the speed. It was the fastest point of my whole run! I am starting to feel like if I keep going the way I am, I might actually make it! I am feeling pretty positive and am getting excited about the race.

Race Day is Coming...yikes

2009-09-07T10:39:00.003-05:00

Race day is coming soon and I am getting really nervous....I don't know if I will be able to make it 5 KMS by October 4th. I am only running about 3 kms right now...and it depends on the day, sometimes I can only make it about 2.5 KMS. I have been trying to run almost everyday, and I am not sore. When I am not running, I am trying to walk everywhere I can. And I have been eating a lot better. I am worried though...I really want to be able to do this...

Finally it isn't raining!!

2009-08-18T15:37:00.002-05:00

Well tonight I am finally going to be able to get another run in. The weather has been pretty stupid and it has been raining on and off for the past 4 days!! I managed to get a run in on Sunday, but since I had quite a rough weekend, my body just wasn't feeling it. Plus I was still sore from my impromptu 4.5 KM walk on Friday night!! I really should have stretched after!! So tonight I plan on pushing myself a bit farther than 3 KM and see how far I make it. I have to keep remembering to ice down my shins after my run so that I am not as sore as I have been. And to stretch, I am bad about doing that. I am almost thinking that if it doesn't take too long on my run, I might even swim a couple laps in the pool if it isn't too busy. Most likely it will be so I highly doubt I will, but I can hope! It is getting closer and closer to the wedding and I still am not even close to ready. I have to buy my shoes still and figure out what to do with my hair. Up? Down? Straight? Curly?? I have no clue, but I think I have found shoes, I just hope payless has them in stock. I should really get on that!! I will post later about how my run went!!!

TGIF!!!!!!!

2009-08-14T15:19:00.000-05:00

TGIF!!!! THANK GOD!
This has been such a rough week!!! I am so happy it is finally over!!!
Aside for some pretty stressful life stuff going on, I got sick on Wednesday and left work early. When I left it was 30 degrees and humid. I think the bus ride home put me worse off and once i got home, I crashed on the couch. Yesterday I was feeling a bit better, so I tried out a run. I made it almost 3KMS with out stopping!! (2.89 KMS to be exact) With the humidity and 27 degree heat I would have to say that is a big accomplishment! I never thought that i would get this far so fast. I finished off the evening with some video games and then the new episode of LA Ink. I love Kat's tattoos and I think if I was to eventually get one, I would actually consider flying there to get one by her. I didn't end up in bed till about 11:30, where I slept for about an hour and a half and was woken up and could not get back to sleep. I literally running on less that 2 hours sleep right now. I have a pounding headache. It sounds like a night spent on the couch with an early bed time!!! Which is okay, once I catch up on my sleep I will be fit as a fiddle to run another 3KMS tomorrow. It took me 20 minutes to run the 3KM so I am thinking of maybe adding about 2 minutes on to that and going a bit farther. After all I am training for a 5 KM so I need to have that distance by October. Just a little bit more training and I will be there!! Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Back to Running - Happy Friday!

2009-08-06T16:41:00.004-05:00

Okay, so my "big" holidays have come and gone and it is time to focus on important things. Running. After going to get fitted for my dress for my sisters wedding and realizing that the dress that was too big now fits perfect. Which means that since I started running I have gained weight! Now I do have to admit that I have increased mt carb intake and that could be why, and the dress still looks stunning on me so I can't really complain.
I went for a short 2KM yesterday ( took me about 13 minutes) and it felt pretty good. I am having a hard time sticking to the C25K because I want to listen to my own music and the Robert ullery ones don't have too much newer music on them. I figure that if I keep adding minutes on to that 13 it might work out better. So tomorrow I will go for about 20 and see how far I get and if it feels good. The 5KM race is coming up and I am getting worried I might not get my distance up in time.
It other news, the kitten is getting so big and the two of them are getting along just fine now. The wedding is coming up quick and am starting to worry that it might interfere with my training. All the showers and dainties. I just have to limit myself and keep remembering that it won't help me get to my goal. Once the week of the wedding comes around I know I will have to be getting up early to run in the mornings with the exception of the actual wedding day. I will not be running that day.
Next week the plan is to start biking to work. Adding in a bit of cross training and getting to work a different way then getting a ride with my Dad. I am hoping it will help with the running training as well. Lots of blogs and articles that I have read have suggested this.

Hopefully you all have a great weekend!! HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

It wasn't drinks, but I got a lot done!

2009-07-30T22:28:00.004-05:00

So tonight a girlfriend and I were supposed to go out for some drinks. She called about and two hours before hand and said that she had a really bad headache and had to bail. I was pretty bummed at first. I was looking forward to some drinks and appys. Since we were going camping this weekend for 5 whole nights and I was at the store, I figured I would do some baking for the camping trip. First I made some muffins. Strawberry Lemon Muffins with fresh strawberries I picked a couple days ago with my mom and sister. After the muffins were done, I froze the rest of the berries and moved on to some brownies! There were only the boxed ones with M&M's on the top, but boy do they look good. Now I am looking forward to some fresh baked snacks out camping.
On the running front, it has still be non-existent. I have be so busy with this and that and then when I do have the time to run it is raining. I can really notice the difference in the way I feel when I am not running. I don't like it. Getting up early isn't really and option for me. I have tried so hard but I can just not drag my but out of bed!!! Hopefully next week will go a lot better. After all, I do have a 5KM I am supposed to be training for.

Off Camping

2009-07-24T16:01:00.003-05:00

Well I am off camping tonight and gone till Sunday, which means no running what so ever. Which kind of suck considering I had sushi and a piece of cheesecake for lunch...I guess that just means I will have to work extra hard next week.
I tried going out for a run last night and only made it about 10 minutes before it was just to humid to run. As I started walking back, I got rain on as well...So not a very good run.
I am hoping that maybe next week I can try and get up 2 days and run in the morning and see how that goes. It might be easier then waiting till after work. The only problem, is how do I make sure I am hydrated properly and have enough food in me to run. I usually can't eat first thing in the morning, so we will see how that goes. Hope you all have a great weekend! See you Monday!

6 Years And Still Going Strong

2009-07-22T13:57:00.003-05:00

Well today is our 6th year anniversary. I can't believe we have been dating for 6 years! That is a long time. Happy Anniversary Baby!!

Well running has been non existent the past few days. J came home from a golf tournament last night and was pretty beat, so we chilled out and watched Hell's Kitchen. I am so excited a new season has started. I absolutely love this show and I am so happy that Robert came back!!! He is the only one out of the whole bunch that I think could win it!!

Wow! I am really getting off track today. Like I said, not much going on in the running department. Since it is our anniversary, J has a fantastic dinner planned. At least I think he does....He said he was making dinner, I am assuming it will be fantastic. Okay...about running. I ran on Monday night. Another 8 minute run/8 minute walk/8 minute run and it felt good. I have starting having to tape up my one foot because I am getting blisters on one foot from the spot on my shoe between the sole and the side of the shoe. I will get another run in tomorrow, but I am kind of worried about the 20 minute run. :S

Well I guess we will see tomorrow!!

I ran 8 minutes straight and stats!

2009-07-17T18:04:00.001-05:00

I RAN FOR 8 MINTUES STRAIGHT!!!

Distance: 3.97 kms
Time: 30:51
Pace: 7:46 min/km
Calories: 278

Sad Sushi

2009-07-17T14:09:00.002-05:00

Well today the office ordered in sushi for me to celebrate my birthday!! Now, I love sushi. I am quite picky about it, but I love it when I get what I want. So I went and place my order with the guy who was going to pick it up. I ordered three rolls. A Dynamite, a Tempura Yam Roll and a Blue Ocean. ( The Blue Ocean is crab, avocado and cream cheese, battered and deep -fried...maybe not the best for you, but super good) Since only two of us ended up ordering, it was only about $20 or so. So this guy goes to pick up the sushi and just as he gets up, the phone rings and it is the sushi place. They gave us the wrong order, and this guy who picked it up does not want to go back!! So I am stuck with $40 worth of sushi and at least half of it I won't eat....I wanted to CRY!! I ate what I could and wanted to, and was very grateful for the free sushi, but I was so disappointed!!

Well I guess I should say a bit about running. I haven't in the past two days. I was going to run yesterday, but it was cold out, and I do not like running in the cold. Tonight I plan on doing about 4 kms again. Walking and running as I am not quite at the point where I can run straight, but I am thinking of maybe trying around my place to see how long and i can really go without stopping. There is 79 days to go until the 5KM race and I know I am making good progress. After the run, I will be going over to some friends for a bonfire and some drinking. I am actually looking forward to it since it has been a while since I have gone out a partied!! Hopefully I won't be a wreak tomorrow morning so I can still run!! Hope everyone had a great weekend. Thank God it is FRIDAY!!!!

Week 5 + Downpour + Nike+ and Fuel Belt

2009-07-14T19:40:00.002-05:00

Well I was out for a run today and did week 5 day one. I made it though the first two five intervals fine, but only made it four minutes on the last one. So I am going to do day one again in two days. Today was the first day I really ran with my Nike+ and here are my stats:

Distance: 3.94
Time: 31:15
Pace: 7.55 min/km
Calories: 276

The fuel belt was good. It was nice to be able to have water while running and I think it made it easier.

After my run I went to the pet store to get kitten food. It was starting to rain a bit but I had my umbrella so it was okay. I wasn't expecting what I got. It was down pouring when I got out of the pet store. It was raining so hard that the streets couldn't drain properly. I could have canoed down the street if I really wanted to. Once I got home my jeans were wet up until my knees and some of the puddles covered my feet!! But now I am home and dry!

No Run Day!!

2009-07-13T23:05:00.002-05:00

Well today I had every intention of going for a run. I had my backpack full of my running gear and planned on doing week 5 day 5 around my parents place since I has a baby shower to go to with them at six thirty. Unfortunately I didn`t get there until five thirty and had just enough time to sign cards, eat and run to the shower. So my run went out the window and it has really thrown me off for the rest of the night. I am upset and unhappy. The shower was fun, we ended up doing a craft and painted little wooden trains that spelt out each of the babies names! They were super cute and fun to do. That was a but of a high point of my day, but that was it. Tomorrow I will hopefully be running for sure as long as the rain holds off. I can`t wait and I am really looking forward to it. It has been a week since I ran last so I know it will be rough but I need to get back into it!!

Nike+ and Showers

2009-07-06T12:56:00.001-05:00

Well this weekend was a good weekend! Aside from the fact that I really didn't get a good run in. On Saturday I went to my local running store to pick out some birthday gifts and while I was there the Nike+ caught my eye. I looked at it, and since I haven't been able to record my runs very well, I decided to take it home. Well I got it home (after a quick stop at the bakery for some cookies) and set it up to go for a run. Once I got it out of the package I noticed something wasn't right. The sensor had pen marks on it like it had been used before. Since I was already in my running gear, I kind of ran/walked back to the running store and got a different one. No problems exchanging though, so that was a plus. By the time I got home it was time for dinner and I wasn't able to get a run in.
Sunday we both slept in late, which was wonderful! We haven't done that in awhile. However, it did get in the was of me going for a run since I had a wedding shower to go to for my sister and didn't get home until dinner again.
I am hoping to go for a run tonight, but we have shopping to do and something tells me my running is on the back burner this week as my BIRTHDAY is on Thursday and the celebrations start tomorrow!! We have dinner reservation's with friends of ours tomorrow, Wednesday I have dinner at my parents and Thursday we leave for camping!!! I am so excited! I am going to have a nice fire grilled steak for dinner on my birthday out in the wilderness!! I am sure I will have some time to post before we go so I can let you know how wonderful my dinner Tuesday is!! See ya!!

Running 3 Minutes!!!

2009-07-03T15:23:00.001-05:00

Well I did it again!!! Week 3 Day 2!!! I had such a great run!!! I started getting dehydrated around the halfway point, but I think that has to do with the sunburn that I got while camping. It is pretty bad on my legs and back. Very red!!
This weekend I have a run planned for both Saturday and Sunday. I am planning on bumping up to week 4 tomorrow since my runs are feeling pretty good. I also have a few errands to run tomorrow. I need to go shopping to get ingredients to make this wonderful dessert for a wedding shower for my sister and I also need some shorts, tanks and a new bathing suit is possible. One that is strapless I am hoping so I can avoid the tan lines for my sisters wedding. So I have a full weekend once again but I am going to enjoy it. I will post pictures of my wonderful dessert and maybe some of my purchases. Have a great weekend!!

Rough Run

2009-06-29T14:13:00.000-05:00

Well it has been a pretty tough weekend!! It was so busy! One of my sisters as graduating from College on Sunday and my youngest sister is graduating from High School tomorrow! We spent all weekend celebrating! The weather has been pretty bad, pretty bad meaning that is rained all day Friday, all day Saturday and it was windy and cold yesterday!! I only got one run in yesterday and it was horrible. I was in kind of a bad mood. I started off running my 90 second intervals way too fast and ended up only making 5 intervals before I slowed down and walked the rest of the way home!! NOT GOOD AT ALL!! I am hoping maybe to run tonight, since I won't get to tomorrow or Wednesday! After my sisters Grad tomorrow afternoon, J and I are going out camping for Canada Day!! I can't wait to get out of the city. If I have some time, I might run while I am camping, but we have rented a boat and will be fishing almost all day. Then we are going to have a big fire and some steaks for dinner! YUM! If I get a run in tonight I will try a post something tomorrow!!
Run/Walking Miles: 2.3 Miles

Running and Yoga

2009-06-25T15:47:00.002-05:00

Well I had a great run last night! I don't time myself when I run but I think I am going about .5KM in the 90 second intervals. I am not sure if that is good or not, but for me, it is better than not running at all. Everything went well, and I felt so great after! Even the last 90 second interval didn't feel like a push. Also, I have noticed that since i started running, my confidence has been so much better. I feel great about myself and the way I look ( or at least the way I am starting to look!!) I can feel the affects of my running and it is wonderful. This morning was the first time I woke up sore though. It wasn't too painful, more stiffness than anything and after I showered and stretched out a bit, I felt much better!!

So on top of the running about 5 or six days a week, a close friend of mine had suggested taking up yoga. I think this a great idea. It will help stretch out my body from running and it will teach me to breathe properly. It will help build strength in muscles that I use running and even ones that I don't. I am really looking forward to it!! I have also upped my water intake to about 1500 ML per day or 80 Ounces. I can feel the difference when I go even a few hours without plain water and I know my water intake is important now.
I have also been looking for some good after run snacks. I get home from a run and I am starving! The first thing I do is run and grab a Popsicle. I find the cold is great, and the sugar in the juice helps give me a burst of energy. Then I run and have a shower and once I get out I am just starving...and I start searching the cupboards!! Thankfully I had some yogurt in the fridge to tie me over until dinner.

Tonight I am taking the night off from running! I just don't think I will have time. I have to run to the craft store to pick up the art stuff, make dinner and still do the painting. After all that, I still have to get the cats to spend sometime together. I will get a run in tomorrow after work though. Really, I can't wait and I wish I could run tonight but sometimes the day just isn't long enough!! Hopefully tomorrow I will have some awesome pictures of my art work!!

Miles Ran/walked(yesterday): 2.3 Miles

Creepy Camera Man

2009-06-24T14:57:00.001-05:00

Well, I did my first day of week two last night! It went pretty well until the last interval. Here is how it went:

I started out running my usual route, thinking positive and trying to kill the stress I had gathered throughout the work day. Everything was going great! As long as I concentrate on other things like running outfits and what it will be like to run my first 5K I am fine. As soon as I finished my second last run I noticed some guy standing at the end of the bridge taking pictures. At first I thought nothing of it and then I notice the camera was pointed at me!!! Creepy! So that had me really creeped out. I had to turn my music down and walk the rest of the way since I was terrified he would follow me!

I am going to try and do it over again tonight after work. I have a bunch of other stuff to get done tonight. A friend is coming over tomorrow night for dinner and to do some "DIY Art" and I need to get stuff for dinner and clean a bit. We bought some canvases two weeks ago and painted them for her place and now we are going to do two for my place. I am hoping they turn out. I also have to be around for the cat and kitten to get to know each other. Hope all goes well.

Miles ran/walked : 2.3 Miles

Staying committed and a New Kitten

2009-06-22T16:39:00.007-05:00

Well, I have kicked myself back into the running thing. I ran both Saturday and Sunday in plus 27 C weather ( 80 F for those in the states) and it was hot!! I hate sweating too, but I guess I will have to get used to it if I want to be a runner!! I am back in week one again for the C25K and completed my second day yesterday. I am not getting sore and I find it easier to keep myself committed if I run everyday, So here is what I plan on doing starting next week...and if you think I am nuts tell me because I am just taking a guess at this.

Day 1: Run week 2
Day 2: Go back and run week one, this way I am still running, just not as hard)
Day 3: Run week 2 day 2
Day 4: Run week 1 again
Day 5: Run week 2 day 3
Day 6: Go out for a nice long walk or a round of golf ( nine hole)
Day 7: Rest - This will be nice, and I will probably need it eventually

On top of that, I am going to try and eat less. Portion control if you want to call it. I can't ever see my self dieting, I like food too much and I love my ice cream. So for now, I will just eat less of it!! In real life news, we got a new kitten this weekend! His name is Scout and he is eleven weeks old. We already have a cat, and her name is Scrunchie and she is four. We figured we needed to get her a companion!! So far the two of them are getting along alright. Scrunch is a bit jealous but soon I know they will love each other.

J, my BF did some golfing and on Sunday morning we went to the driving range. I got fed up pretty quickly and just watched him. I try so hard, but maybe I am just not meant to be a golfer. I also bought a new running outfit. I needed to buy some new shorts, since it has been so hot, (I need something a bit tighter to wick the sweat away) and I also bought a t-shirt and some new socks!! Bamboo ones too! They are so soft.

Well I guess that is about it. Off for a run tonight. I will let you know how that goes!! See ya!

Miles Ran/walked (Sat. Sun and Monday: 6.9 Miles

FIRST OUTDOOR RUN!!!

2009-04-14T18:34:00.001-05:00

Well today it was it!! The first outdoor run. It was tough actually, but I did a full 20 mins, running and walking and it felt good. I am sure it will take me a bit to get used to it though. But I had fun. Hopefully, I can keep this up!!!

Just keep going!

2009-04-05T11:56:00.000-05:00

So today I think is day 5. I completed another 30 minute workout, and it was easier this time than last. I think this a good sign. I still have trouble pushing though at the end, but it was an overall good work out. The next few days are going be busy, and un-healthy when it comes to eating. Tomorrow night it is periogie night, so I will try and eat a fairly small lunch to compensate for dinner. Tuesday I have made a cheesecake date with one of my friends, so that will also be a bad eating day, but I will try and work out at least one of those days.

Day 4

2009-04-04T11:31:00.001-05:00

Day 4.....well yesterday I took a day off, we had tons of running around to do, so I had no time. I did the Wii fit body test...still at 153, so that is a good thing. But I am super tired today, and I have a headache so I think I am taking a second day in a row off. Tomorrow I will be back at it though. I am also trying to watch what I eat this week and see if maybe I can make some healthier choices. We will see though...

Day 2

2009-04-02T18:49:00.000-05:00

So I have started to workout again after the long winter( technically it isn't over since there is tons of snow on the ground) but who cares.
Today was day 2 or trying to get back on track. I bought the My personal Trainer game for the Wii and it has been great! It sets up workout for you based on your time, equipment, music, environment and type of workout. Yesterday I started off with a 30 Min Cardio workout, no equipment and hip hop music. I must say, after being a couch potato the last 3 months, it was really hard to get going and when I woke up this morning I was really sore. It was a good sore though and it felt great.
Today, I did the same workout as yesterday, and found that I couldn't quite go 30 mins and only made it too 20 mins.
I have been weighing myself daily on the Wii fit to keep track, and so I can see my progress. Yesterday I weighed in at 154!! I can't believe that I have gained 5 lbs in the past month!!! Yikes. After my weigh-in today I am at 152!!! 2 lbs less, I know not to get too excited, but this is a big motivator for me!!! I am hoping that if i start doing the cardio work now, when the snow is gone, running won't be as bad once I start. Well that's all I have for now! TTFN