HCARTZ1964's SparkPeople Blog

running has been delayed

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:18:59 EST

I am being treated better than a thorough bred. Last Sat. I ran a 10k, then went to help my son earn money for his Boy Scout fund, by cleaning the local area racetrack. The boys get $150 and the pop/beer can returns. So a kid can earn about $20 an hour for very lite work. The guys earn more if they have more people.

Klutzy me slipped and fell twisting my ankle very badly. My husband is an Orthopedic PA, so he had my ankle back in place and taped within 15 minutes of injury; my...

Coaching Growth in Teens

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:11:13 EST

My only senior on the high school team is so disappointed we were knocked out in the first round. She played varsity as a freshman and has played in the state divisionals for four years.

I have coached this year about growth and acceptance.

My prayers is that a college athlete she will understand just how lucky of a young lady she has been to play with a team that grew with her and then this year she had lead. With her full ride to a Midwest Big Ten University.
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Sparking at Work

Sat, 28 May 2011 10:47:33 EST

Once again I come to work to have some rest.

HS Lady Soccer team I coach took all city, now onto states.
MS Co-ed team to Finals in Catholic Conference and 2nd in the city play offs.

Ran in 3 5Ks in the last two weeks.

Took 7 Boy Scouts camping for two nights, in a marsh. MI state bird the mosquito, has been hatching out at a rapid rate.

So today I work and have a calm day I hope.

Wow 2 weeks since last blog

Sat, 14 May 2011 16:35:22 EST

I have ran two 5k's, coached 6 soccer games, held 10 practices, daily work outs, worked 80 hours and ran at least 2 miles each day. No wonder I am tired. I needed to work today so that I could rest. (Ha)

As a Lab Tech, we run half staff on the weekends, I draw the blood, run the instruments, run interference with dispatch to get specimens I can not run at my site to the right one, and I never get a real break. As a matter of fact this is my lunch, chomping salad while sparking!

Today's Run

Sun, 1 May 2011 11:51:52 EST

Tempurature 55 and dry!

Beautiful sunrise, lots of pink and purple.

Love the sound of my feet hitting the pavement!

MI running

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:26:50 EST

I love Michigan, really enjoy the season change, the rivers, lakes and streams, and the unpredictable weather. But at times those are the very reasons why I do not like my state as well.

Put in my 5.2 miles in the rain.

Komen 5K

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:53:31 EST

Yesterday ran the first 5K with other runners this year. Now with my crazy schedule 9 runners from my womens running group got together at 5 am. We all kept our pace and ran it in 36 mins.

Go Playmakers hospital runners, I really appreciate your time and efforts to get us ready for the marathon in September.

Beautiful Sunrise

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 18:20:39 EST

It was a beautiful run. Sun had great pinks with orange.

Yeah day 7

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:45:01 EST

My stretch has been busy. Hope my week off goes slow!

Workouts while at work

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:53:35 EST

Today has been busier than normal, to the point I had to wash and reaply deoderant. Hopefully this is a sign that the times are picking up here in Lansing, MI. Not a sign that people feel that the ER is now a family doc.

Super Moon

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:25:41 EST

it was gorgeous this morn while I was running. Tried to get pictures but camera on phone did not do it justice.

Working out while at work

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:26:13 EST

I have vowed to always take the stairs. Successful for 98%
I walk around the city block twice, at break. 100%
I do chair exercises while waiting for the slow computer. 98%

I am now experimenting with yoga while at work. I will blog at a future date to see if I can work this in.

53 degrees

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:14:17 EST

Perfect running temp. Not too hot no major sweating. Not to cold no need for layers.

MI running

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:22:17 EST

My favorite way to start the day is with my feet hitting the ground. At a nice steady beat, with my furry companion running right along with me.

Running in the Sleet

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 10:17:51 EST

cold
wet
puddles
extra gear
dripping nose

love it!

Confirmation

Sun, 6 Mar 2011 08:38:06 EST

It is good in my opinion to check where you stand in life. So as I watch my fourteen year old take this next step in is journey with God and his faith, it is time for me to reflect on my path with God.

1 I have chose to be more giving of self in the past three years. I feel that giving in time to causes is as important as putting money there.

2 I have become more open, discussing my believes. And have chosen to be a teacher in our RCIA program next year.

3 ...

Balancing Time

Sat, 5 Mar 2011 18:15:00 EST

I am working out a new schedule. Took on instructing soccer to non-english speaking children at MSU. We have an indoor area, so our MI weather doesn't interrupt practice. Ages are 5- 13, and I really do enjoy children.

But the house is a mess (I do not do that well), the children in my home are stretching the rules, the husband is setting up an appointment to see me, and I have cut yoga time down.

Superwoman, I am not. But I really like this challenge.

Computer time/Family time/Exercise Time

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:39:35 EST

I feel that at times I can not be all that I would like to be.

Computer time has been cut back.

Family time increased.

Exercise time increased. The great thing is that family time and exercise time are being done together. YEah mom is successful!

Love being Outside

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:00:35 EST

Have been running outside for the last 10 days. So happy to be outside.

Ran outside today for a change

Wed, 9 Feb 2011 13:48:15 EST

It felt good to be in the cold after running on the treadmill!

My poor Running Companion

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 13:09:40 EST

Today he sat down beside the treadmill and sighed. My 14 yr old DS says that he is Irish because he sighes like Gramma "that sings when she talks". I told him St. Bernards started in the Swiss Alps, so his chance of being Irish are slim.

Maybe I have grown

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 11:57:44 EST

Or I am just becoming more tolerant. Running not so bad this morn!

Treadmill Time

Sun, 6 Feb 2011 09:23:25 EST

I do not like running indoors, with that said it is still too cold for me to run outside. So I have taped the laptop to the treadmill and am trying to farm while running. I ran 5.1 miles in 47 minutes 9 minute miles, which is pretty good for me. Farming not as good but done faster with running so time to plant still left.

10 days no computer

Sat, 5 Feb 2011 07:37:31 EST

My husband put forth the challenge, could I? For this man yes I could show him that I do not have an addiction, I just like the pleasure of all the support and love I feel in this webworld.

I was successful. I am really a stubborn person that will rise to the challenge. Now my cousin has my facebook password because the daffodils would have withered. But she can be trusted, and she has great time management skills she even planted and harvested in my absence. This was not aske...

Yeah day 7

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:30:21 EST

had my butt kicked at the main. So glad for a slow roll today.

A couple busy birthdays this weekend, thankfully I hjave a plan!

I work for more than the ER

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:25:59 EST

Jen I work for the whole hospital. And there was a little stream in the morn, at the same time as the Outpatient Surgery was busy.

And those lovely older sugar people in the macadamia ranch.

12 hour days #5

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:59:09 EST

Wow, I am having a rough stretch. My twelve hour days have been running. Too many patients coming in to the emergency room. Only two more days then I get the seven off, and I can not wait.

Todays jog

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 07:29:26 EST

I watched my 23 yr old as a two year old, while jogging two miles. My how he has changed.

Hopefully his life will settle down, so he can enjoy this time with his soon to be two year old.

Running on a Treadmill

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:52:00 EST

Ok, I got to watch a show I do not watch as often as I want, but this is not the same.

I want to hear my feet hit the ground. And this is not the same.

Too Cold to Run

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:04:17 EST

Is there a cut off temperature for you??

I discovered mine. 8 degrees with a negative windchill factor, that is my personal cutoff. My wonderful facemask that I have bragged about (yes I believe in karma, I got the payback), allowed the cold air into my lungs when I was stretching out and walking the dog for his early morning deposit. All routine prior to the running part, but the air chilled my lungs, and I was done.

Quinzies Are??

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:52:29 EST

Self made snow huts. I had the boys start with an area that was deep and pound/stomp down the floor and enterance. Lots of discussion on who slept with whom. My poor thirteen year old slept with me, odd # of boys and he is the one related to me.

Next came an infrastructure. We used the coolers and rigid plastic chairs with tarps over them. Then we mounded up the snow, the tallest was 7' tall, yes they measured. The big one was twelve feet across, the smallest was eight.

Quinzies

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:54:37 EST

How many will know what these are??

Keep checking back. More details to come.

day seven

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:12:13 EST

feet are tired.
body exhausted.
mind over the whinning of patients.
spiritually ready to be renewed.

Yeah tomorrow starts seven days off, just in time!

Monday Mornings

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:04:03 EST

Monday, Monday.....

Now this is not my monday but it is everyone else's and boy can I tell. May the caffiene kick into those soon....

Impressed Mom Alert

Sun, 9 Jan 2011 12:12:14 EST

Not only did he get himself around on his own, but the house was in great shape when I got him. He had picked up the bathroom and his hamper was emptied downstairs and sorted!!

Hockey weekend

Sat, 8 Jan 2011 12:59:38 EST

Young man had all of his gear together and ready for his tournament, without mom or dad.

Steps in the right direction.

organization

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 08:55:54 EST

if it has to be it is up to me!

read this somewhere and have been carrying around this. I need to organize myself first before I can expect household members to step up to the plate. And as a do it all mom, have I done too much for this last one, that he cannot pick up after himself.

New hampers in his room as well as the bathroom. 248

New hooks for clothes to work again (work stuff/sweatshirts) 248

Lets see where these simpl...

Daily Checklist

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 09:42:02 EST

After beating the alarm clock at 4:10am (my eyes were open at 4:05am)
1 dress for weather
2 leash for furry companion
3 check direction of wind
4 run at least 3 miles
5 let dog sniff at park
6 finish to house
7 warmup, shower, coffee and banana
8 Facebook yes I am addicted to Farmville and Farm town
9 chat with cousin in brussels and one that hasn't gone to bed ...

burning calories

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 10:32:00 EST

heavy cleaning thats what i put down as my activity.

Being away is fun! But cleaning up post is tiring!

Airplanes

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 12:15:15 EST

trip there and back 8 airports total. We have had a blast but this is tiring.

Glad I ran this morning so me legs are not so restless.

Manatees

Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:46:55 EST

hurry up and wait. Still excited glad that Jeremy is entertained by Carlo, they are playing in the park.

I am waiting in the very sexy wetsuit, glad that I joined Spark a year ago, my poundage may not have decreased much but my muscle tone looks great in this suit!

swimming

Sun, 2 Jan 2011 19:03:36 EST

strokes equals more calories burned

but playing and splashing equals some calories burned and fun!!

Slowing down to enjoy just being here!

Day eight

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:05:21 EST

So ready to run. Ready to play with my little man!

Ready to shop with the teenager

Day six almost done

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:08:54 EST

My furry companion was waiting for me to wake up this morn, just waiting to run.

Yeah I have just about finished my sixth 12 hour day in a row.

Christmas Night

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 09:55:36 EST

Both of my sons in one spot, very nice. Time to snuggle little Jeremy and watch his eyes light up when he saw his tent pop up. My husbands prime rib turned out awesome. And Amber was pleasantly surprised by her gifts.

Funny of the night was Jeremy helping my husband open his new hiking boots. He then sat in the box, put it on his head as a hat, tried to put his books into the box and then load all the wasted wrapping paper into the box.

Christmas is when family is to...

Thank you for your Praise

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:35:29 EST

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I was posting in flustration, and was filled with love thank you for kind words.

My kids didn't really question the floating holiday as little ones; Christmas is when Family celebrates together. My hopes are that with exposure to our family the broken soul my son has chosen to have a child with, grows into a caring loving mom. I truly feel for this lady whose mom gave her up, because the addiction to heroin was her strength. I know Amber is searching ...

Christmas as a Hospital Employee

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:22:09 EST

Working a holiday means sacrifice of family time. My kids have grown up with two parents in the hospital, and they understand. My sons darling girlfriend is mad because we will not be hosting a big party for them to attend.

I truly wish I coulds have family Christmas on Christmas day, she probably would not be happy with what my thoughts are on that either. We're Catholic and that means attending mass because it is a holy day. She has already stated in the past when attending c...

Giggles and Grins

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:48:36 EST

I get to spend time with Jeremy today!! Lincoln is excited to be able to have time with him too.

FIL is being stubborn, trying to talk Brian out of going to the Medical facility. He has really bad neuropathy and needs to have therapy to get his legs moving again. Now we know where all the Artz men in my world get this behavior from.

Thank you for Your Support

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:44:44 EST

Since my birthday my feet have not landed. When not holiday cheering with the school, the church, my family, my hospice friends, my neighbors, and my coworkers; I have been running, cleaning, and making healthy to go items.

My FIL was taken into the hospital on Wed 12/15. So lots of trips to Jackson, he will be discharged into an extended care facility. My husband will be making the trip to settle him into the new facility.

Knowing that I am eating right, still gett...

Michigan Makes Strong People

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:24:05 EST

or makes us stronger. This cold has been a challange. My dog and I walked our milage this morning we will see about a run this afternoon after work.