this week so far

Monday- I ran 5 miles with my running partner. It was a nice run
Tuesday- lifted for 1 hour. I did P90X chest and back and holy cow are my chest and back WEAK! I also did abs for 10 minutes. The P90X ab ripper makes me want to throw up so I can't do the whole thing yet. Again it shows me how weak my abs are and later that day I sat down and stretched for 20 min.
Wednesday- I ran for 5. 3 miles and it was a nice run. Pretty rainy but nice. My left hamstring is bugging me so hopefully stretching will help take care of that.

booti buster challenge this week

Okay so this week has not exactly been how I pictured my first week of hte bootie buster challenge would be. However, it has been a great week and I have earned a few points so here is how it adds up this week.
sunday: Since this is my rest day every week I didn't get points for exercise but I did get points for the fruits and veggies. That may sound pretty easy to some but this is very hard for me. I have to really work hard to eat all my fruits and veggies.
Monday: Zero points for me. My poor baby was sick with 105 degree temp sunday night so we ended up spending three hours in a doctors office Monday morning to find out she had pneumonia. The rest of the day I was so tired it was all that I could do to just make it through the day.
Tuesday: I earned four and three quarters points. I couldn't finish the last quarter mile had to get home in time for my hubby to get to work. I went on a great run in the morning. We woke up to like less than an inch of snow here in Oregon. To most Oregonians this is pure pandamonium. Schools are cancelled people call in sick to work its crazy. For me coming from Idaho and Colorado this was funny. I actually like runnning in the snow. It was crunchy and peaceful all at the same time. It didn't make me miss the snow but I enjoyed for the half of the day that it was here.
Wednesday: yay,, company in my house and I will just admit pure laziness
Thursday: Great 6 and a half mile run. Wished I had an Ipod but it was a great run.
Friday: My running partner called up and we went out for about five miles. It was nice to have a partner. My legs felt tired and my hamstring was sore I think I need to start doing some more stretching to help my hammy and my points.
Well next week I will do better got get more points than this if I wanna have a chance.

Bootie Buster Challenge!!

Okay so I am terrible about keeping a journal but I have been running and my running partner is back in action so now I have someone to run with as well. Today I started my bootie buster challenge that this blog is doing. I may not win anything but I am sure gonna try and if anything we will all be winners when we don't feel like plump turkeys come Jan. 1st. I am kind of excitied to do this challenge it has given me new motivation to wake up early and exercise. Today I got to run with a group of women. I am pretty sure I was the oldest and that I was the only one who didn't compete in track in college but it was still a fabulous time. We ran 6 miles and they flew by for me. It was great listening to others talk and laugh about what is going on in their lives. I have never had a group to run with so I am excitied that these ladies want to meet Saturday mornings and run. Now I have to decide if I am going to sign up for the Newport Marathon. My crazy husband did last night so now it is up to me to get comitted. Can I do it?

Bootie buster challenge numbers

6 miles

love no schedule!

I am loving exercise this week. Started lifting again this week and boy did my legs remind me of that. However, I am kind of crazy and I like waking up the next morning to sore muscles. It reminds me that I worked hard the day before and I know if I get up and get moving those aches will slowly go away. I have been trying the P90X workouts and I kind of like them. The dude reminds me of a Ken barbie doll with his plastic hair and all but the leg workout it great. I especially like it because he does a lot of single leg squats and this is great for runners because we are in single leg stance a lot. I went for a run yesterday morning and again had no agenda. It was still dark outside but so quiet and peaceful. As I ran the first mile warmed up my sore legs and I was able to tackle a small hill. I kept running and noticed a runner ahead of me in all black. I thought is this woman crazy it's dark out here and she is in all black. I had to catch this person it became my challenge for the morning. I did catch her and it was my friend from church, Lynne. She is seriously the sweetest lady you have ever met. Her pace is slower than mine but I ran with her anyway and loved every minute. She is so up lifting and positive that you can't help but feel good after talking with Lynne. We left each other at mile 3 1/2 and I picked up my pace to make it home. I felt AWESOME. I wanted to run more but had to get home so my hubby could get ready for work.
I love no agenda but I really love positive people and running with them. That has to be the best combo ever how can you not have a runners high after those two things.
Hope you have a runners high today.

Where have I been!

AAAH, keeping a journal has never been an easy thing for me. I always have the best intentions to write everyday, but as you can painfully see I have missed a few days. However, I do have good things to report. I went for a run on Saturday and stuck to my motto whatever happens, happens. Well that day I happened to run4 miles and was still a bit discouraged cause it still felt like work. (I know running is work but it use to be fun work) I didn't let this get me that day because I said this month was a break month and I was just going to do whatever. So, Monday rolls around and I played hookey. Yep I slept in but it felt good and it was a good thing I did. Monday night my little girl didn't sleep much at all so that meant I didn't sleep much either. THe next morning I thought I would be dog tired but all I really wanted to do was run. So, I dropped my son off at school, packed my baby girl in the B.O.B. and off we went. I am happy to tell you this run was A-W-E-S-O-M-E. The morning was a crisp fall morning which I love. I took my GPS but didn't look at it until I was done. I enjoyed every step of my 4 1/2 miles. Running with no expectations was so perfect for that day. I had planned on only doing 3 but my baby girl was doing great so I took an extra turn. Running with the stroller also helped my work on my form. Stand tall, feet underneath me, kick my butt, and knee forward. That might not make much sense to any of you but it totally does for me. I think I might actually like running once again. I have started looking my a marathon to do in May of 2011 so if there are any readers out there and you know of one please let me know. Gotta get running have a great one!

change of scenery: change of plans!

So today I want you to know (all of about no one but myself) I woke up at 5 am. As I layed there awake in my bed I just couldn't wrap my mind around jumping on the treadmill to 5x800meter today. I remebered as I layed there that today was Tuesday and I wouldn't have extra kids at my house today. (I watch my nieces mon, wed, and Fri.) Then I remebered that the weather here in Oregon has been awesome. So, I made an informed decision that I would run after dropping my son off at school and I would push my little girl in the stroller. I went over by the river. I use to run here a lot before we moved. As I ran down the path pushing the stroller I found myself enjoying my run. Everything was peaceful and quiet. The river was flowing in the same direction I was running and it seemed almost softer today. I went on today's run with no expectations for pace, or distance. I just ran. I only ended up running 4 miles but I stopped when I felt like I was done and I felt good. My effort for the day was just what I needed. I felt strong something I have been missing on my runs lately. My mind relaxed and I wasn't worried about the numbers on my GPS. I LOVED IT! So, I decided today that for the month of October I am just going to run. I am not going to follow a plan, I am not going to worry about pace, I am not going to worry about distance. I might even go out and by a new MP3 player and listen to good music as I run. Usually I don't run with music so I can just think but the music might just add some more fun to my run.I am still going to run the 5K at the end of the month but I am going to do it just for fun, just to see where I am at.
I am thankful today for a change of scenery and a change of mind.

Today:
4miles
don't know time
don't know pace
I know it was great!

5 AM how I love you and hate you.

Hello 5 Am,
Man 5am you come really early. I try every night to get to bed early thinking I will be ready when you come around but nope every morning the alarm goes off and I can hardly believe you are there, AGAIN! You know 5 am I have mixed feelings about you. On the one hand you are ever so consistant. You show up each and everyday without fail, but on the other hand you show up each and everyday! There are days that when you show up and I do win the tug a war that my pillow is playing with my head and I do get up. These days are so great. I get up, I exercise and then I seem to have tons of energy and I get so much done during the day. However, there are days when you show up and my pillow has extra help from the covers and they win the tug a war battle and I stay in bed and push exercise off for later in the day. These days seem to be a little bit harder knowing in the back of my mind I still need to fit in my exercise between taking care of kids, house, and everything else that might come up that day. Oh, 5am you see from the two days that I have to choose from that it shouldbe easy for me to always choose to meet you with a smile, but I am sorry its hard for me. Now please know 5am it's nothing against you its me. I am weak and I am ever so great at procrastination. However, I have adopted a new motto and it's: I can do hard things! So, tomorrow 5am I will be there when you arrive. I can't promise I will have a smile on my face but I promise I won't let you down. Thank you 5am for being so consistant I hope I can follow your example.
Sincerely, a woman who can do hard things!