Duh

Monday, July 05, 2010

Okay.. the pod casts are mismarked. They say week 1 day 1, week 1 day 2, etc.

they are NOT! I was right... I plugged in my ipod to charge and it said welcome to week 3...uh no wonder Saturday was harder than the time before!

Today, I correctly did week 2. I went around 11 am w/ temps in the mid 80's and high humidity. I believe there are 6 or 8 runs at about 1 1/2 minutes. I only shorted 2 of them by 10 seconds as I was doing hills.

I was REALLY surprised how red my face was when I got inside. I didn't feel like I was going to keel over but my face certainly looked like it. I'm guessing it was the heat?

I am really sore in the lower back today.... pulling weeds is brutal! I transplanted 7 hosta's and thinned a lot of plants today. oy vey.

  

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NAELINDGREN 7/6/2010 9:28AM

My face is always tomato-red when I run in higher temps. It is just the body's way of trying to release heat. Drinking ice cold water helps. Report Inappropriate Comment

BALLOUZOO 7/5/2010 10:40PM

Keep it up, sounds like you are now on the "right track" ENJOY Report Inappropriate Comment

FRAN0426 7/5/2010 10:26PM

I hate pulling weeds, it has to be the worst part of any planting we can do. Report Inappropriate Comment

CJJANISS 7/5/2010 10:07PM

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so tired!

Saturday, July 03, 2010

Wrapping up Saturday here. I got up this morning and munched on a banana and downed 8 oz of water and hit the road for week 1 day 3 of the C25K. It is NOT the same podcast as I used before and instead of run a minute, recover 90 seconds, this one had me running 3 minutes.

hmmm


I figured out it was different w/ day 2, but I was able to do it, so no big deal. Well today... w/ 3 minute runs and I am on hills, I said no. I stopped 30 seconds shy of the last run, which I did not think was that bad at all. But I was tired and going uphill and I know I should not be doing hills, but very limited to where I can go so figured it was safer to walk the last 30 seconds.

Then drove the chiro to be beat on. Then checked on the horse, horse is happy.

Then ..... I put on my new bikini.. and felt really self conscience (and shouldn't have, but did). Put the life preserver on my old man (almost 12 yr old rottweiler) and we hit the pond. I pulled weeds for 3 FLIPPIN HOURS and only got 1/3 of the pond done. Dog swam for at least 2 hours before he called uncle and wandered inside.

Dinner was Alaskan King Crab legs...yum. I am now really tired and ready for bed!

  

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CSIENK 7/4/2010 7:09AM

I can only imagine how tired you were... I got tired just reading about it! Sounds like you really burned some calories though. Have a great day today - I hope you're taking the day off from pulling weeds. Cindy Report Inappropriate Comment

I DID IT!!! I DID IT!!!

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

I actually got out of bed EARLY this morning and got a Couch to 5K run in this morning!!!



Please note, this is HUGE news because I am SO not a morning person! But I am really determined to do the C25K again and actually get past week 4 this time! I have to make time for this as I really do like the ability to get out and run!

I also have another incentive... our family picnic is the end of July and I want my belly FLAT when I go sportin my new bikini!

Now the hard part will be next week... my BF was out of town yesterday so he was not there to curl up to while I hit snooze on the alarm. Hopefully... I'll carry forward and get my butt out of bed next week!

I'll definitely tell my BF. He's so proud of me that he'll do whatever he can to help!

  

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IFDEEVARUNS2 7/5/2010 7:36PM

Woohoo! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUNNINGPFUHL 7/1/2010 12:12PM

RAWK!!!!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SNOWFILLY 7/1/2010 8:09AM

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CSIENK 6/30/2010 4:23PM

He'll do anything to help? Will he get up and run with you?? (Congrats on getting up and running. I DO remember that you're not a morning person.) Comment edited on: 6/30/2010 4:26:21 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

HJFOGARTY 6/30/2010 3:30PM

way to go taking care of you! stay strong because you are worth it! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAMROLA 6/30/2010 3:13PM

That's fabulous--good for you! The momentum will only build from here! Keep it up--you can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

NAELINDGREN 6/30/2010 3:04PM

It is great to celebrate every "WIN"! Report Inappropriate Comment

ARMYGIRL1968 6/30/2010 2:46PM

Awesome- simply awesome!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TWOCANS 6/30/2010 2:08PM

That is wonderful!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

GOZEKIGRL 6/30/2010 12:48PM

YAY!! grats on that! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHAUNDA 6/30/2010 12:40PM

Great job! Next week, YOU CAN DO IT! Report Inappropriate Comment

SKINNYPOWELL1 6/30/2010 12:39PM

Good job on getting outta bed, it's hard but you have to really WANT to. Keep up the good work and it will become habit. Report Inappropriate Comment

KATHLEENS1964 6/30/2010 12:27PM

Good for you! Now next week, tell your BF what your goal is, and tell him that if you hit snooze and try to curl up next to him, his job is to boot you out of bed! Report Inappropriate Comment

THECRAZYMANGO 6/30/2010 12:01PM

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Tuesday musings...

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

augh!!! I plugged in my new iPhone for the first time into my computer last night. Only had it for 28 days what can I say, I've been REALLY busy.

So it said there was an upgrade available, so I chose that. Thankfully, the picture retriever showed up too and I got my pictures downloaded to the computer just before I got a HUGE error that the iPhone could not be updated and I had to reconfigure back to factory standards. What?

So I did it again and got the SAME ERROR. So now.. my phone does not work at all. It just keeps saying to plug into iTunes. So I tried this morning and we got a little bit further this time but still, it crashed and burned. So now I have to call tech support to get this fixed. Need to install iTunes here at the office first just in case it has to be plugged into that again. sigh.

Biffrones is showing improvement!!! Vet was out yesterday to do more xrays but he busted an abscess the day before and that reduced a lot of lameness. So drugs were changed around some and he gets 1 hour of turn out for the next 5 days, then increase to 1/2 day, extra, extra. She thinks maybe in a month I can ride him. Hooves crossed over here!!

I started the Couch to 5K again yesterday! It felt to finally be able to get out and run again! I have really missed it and need to make the time to get it done this time.

Hope everyone is having a great day... wish me luck w/ my iPhone!

  

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SNOWFILLY 7/1/2010 8:12AM

Glad to hear that Biff is on the mend!! Hooves are crossed here! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRAN0426 6/29/2010 3:32PM

Oh I hate when phones and any battery operated gizmo acts up and you need to call to get things straightened out. My DH had to call about my cell yesterday, as I must have ( I did) messed it up and couldn't get it to work right. Of course he had to tinker with it B/4 making the call.Hope you get yours up and running. So glad that Biff is starting to be on the mend, and that the two of you can spend some good riding time together soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

CSIENK 6/29/2010 2:01PM

Good luck with the phone. I hope Tech Support is able to help you. on getting back to your Couch to 5K runs. Glad to hear that Biff is improving. Cindy Report Inappropriate Comment

ANITABREAK2 6/29/2010 11:48AM

Poor Biff.... but at least it looks like he is getting better I have an IPhone which I use to make calls.... not sure why I got it as I rarely use any of the apps ..... I just recently found out how to use the camera on it.... now if only I knew how to download the photos onto my computer..... hummmm T Report Inappropriate Comment

KATHLEENS1964 6/29/2010 11:07AM

So glad to hear Biff is doing better - what a relief! I'm sorry about your phone. That sucks. But congrats on your running and back on the couch to 5k. You can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

LISAALLGIER 6/29/2010 10:56AM

Good luck with the phone, and with the horse and your running. I sure hope all goes well!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHAUNDA 6/29/2010 10:54AM

Sorry about Biff and hope you are on the mend, my hooves are crossed and I said a prayer that included the iPhone. I want one too when we can finally get service here for them and you will probably have to help me with it. Please. Take care and have a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment

Relief

Friday, June 25, 2010

Hi all. Yesterday I move my horse to a new stable. Such a relief. I was so proud of him, he walked on the trailer w/o issue. It's been 6 yrs since trailered.

Vet is not happy that he has not improved more than he has. I have an appointment set up for Monday, so off line again.

It was sad leaving the place I was at, but I am relieved that I don't have to worry about his care and he is also 10 minutes from home vs 40 minutes.

Swinging by the vet on the way home to get more anti-inflammatory meds for him and will drop them off at the stable to check on him. Will be there over the weekend too.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

  

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FRAN0426 6/25/2010 9:09PM

So nice the move wasn't difficult for Biff. It is wonderful to have him closer to you, quicker to be able to see him a bit faster and even more often. Naturally, wasn't for the reason you needed to move him---hope the vet is more happy with Biff's progress Monday. Enjoy the weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

SKINNYPOWELL1 6/25/2010 6:46PM

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KATHLEENS1964 6/25/2010 5:03PM

So glad to hear the move went smoothly - what a good boy Biff is. I hope that he improves soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENJENSKSF 6/25/2010 4:25PM

Glad the move went smoothly, and hopefully he improves at a quicker pace now. Have a nice weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment