Off Day...But Not A Day Off!

One of those days that I didn't really want to go to the gym. I'm thankful for my blog or I wouldn't have done anything. I'll take that mile (it beats sitting on the couch) and hope to find some more motivation tomorrow.

Day: 39
Today's Miles: 1.25
Total Miles: 86.71

Too Much

Wow. I worked out too much today! I couldn't make up my mind so I started with Turbo Kick (because tonight is Kristen's class and she rocks) then I had to run (because that's what I do) but the icing on the cake was Zumba (at my friend Holly's fancy club-I can't turn that down). Now I'm smelly and ready for bed. I really should shower first...

Day: 38
Today's Miles: 1.01
Total Miles: 85.46

Best Intentions...

Today was one of those "Mother of the Year" moments. Our district had a grading day (which made a no school day for the kiddos) so instead of sitting around all day being bored and fighting I decided to take them to IKEA for some shopping, lunch and Smaland. I forgot it was swimming lesson day so when I realized we were going to miss the pool and told the kids, my oldest started to cry (she's a fish stuck in a person's body). I felt bad, but what was I to do? Then I realized her friend's birthday party was today and we missed that too. Are you kidding me?!?!

I ran off some of today's frustrations at 24 Hour Fitness tonight. 5.07 miles in 46 minutes. I could have kept going but the show I was watching on my treadmill was over and my DVR was calling my name. Did I mention I like TV?

Day: 37
Today's Miles: 5.07
Total Miles: 84.45

I Need A Treadmill

Just finished my run...in my house. Lots of circles and high knees (and a whole lot of funny looks from the hubs). Instead of gym time today, I sat in a traffic jam on I-5 South for over an hour. Fun times! Today's mile is just an estimate but it's close and I'm counting it.

Day: 36
Today's Miles: 1
Total Miles: 79.38

Civil War 2011

Ducks 49 - Beavers 21. Autzen is awesome. Nuff said.

Day: 35
Today's Miles: 1.08
Total Miles: 78.38

Rock My Run

What a beautiful day today was! Instead of tv/decorating day, the kids and I visited the hubs at work then went for a bike ride and played at the park...in the sunshine! I didn't count running around chasing them at the park as my official run today but I think if I wasn't keeping track of my mileage, it would totally qualify. Instead, I hit the treadmill at my favorite local hangout - the Tanasbourne 24 Hour Fitness!

I figure I should share some actual running info for today-Rock My Run is a website with playlists that are pre mixed and ready to go. All you do is download them and drag them to your iTunes. Pretty simple (even for me)! I went with Rock to the Beat tonight and I have to say that although there were some songs I wouldn't choose, the DJ seamlessly went from P!nk to Nirvana so I will look past Nicki Minaj mistake (sorry if you're a fan, but I find it more than annoying that she talks about herself in the third person during her song). The only drawback is you have to listen to the playlist as one long song but the website tells you how long each will be and the bpm so you could plan your run accordingly. Give it a try!

Day: 34
Today's Miles: 3.29
Total Miles: 77.3

It's Time For Ralphie!

I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving! I had my pie and now I'm good to go until at least Christmas.

Any of you retail enthusiasts who plan on shopping in the morning (or tonight) enjoy! The kids and I will be cozy in our house fancying the place up for the holidays. Thanks to my Pinterest hobby obsession we may go a little overboard! And...we will be watching one of the greatest movies of all time.

I can't even look at this picture without every line in the movie running through my head. I love A Christmas Story!!!

Day: 33
Today's Miles: 1.13
Total Miles: 74.01

Pumpkin...Apple...Berry...?

Dreaming of pie...

Day: 32
Today's Miles: 1.72
Total Miles: 72.88

Welcome To Round 48

Apparently we had record rainfall in Portland today. Fabulous. Another day on the treadmill... This time I added my favorite class in the whole world to my work out. Turbo Kick! If you haven't tried, you should (and you'll get my post title). It's kind of hard at first, but it's semi-repetetive and you will eventually get the hang of it. Best workout ever (but only if you do it right and work your butt off-kind of like running-you get back what you put in).

Day: 31
Today's Miles: 2
Total Miles: 71.16

The Forgotten Holiday

One of my facebook friends said that the bird has been given the bird. It's so true! Why in the world are the hubs and I done with most of our Christmas shopping already (not to say that it's a bad feeling at all)?! Thank you Amazon.com and kids who were chomping at the bit to get their wish lists written more than a month early.

Knowing that we have very little to do to get ready for the holidays aside from all the exterior illumination and watching of holiday movies (Griswolds anyone? ...we've already made our kids sit through it once this year) I think we will make this week a time to chill out and enjoy each other. After all, Thanksgiving is about family and food, right? Bring it!

Day: 30
Today's Miles: 2.02
Total Miles: 69.16

Train I Will

It seems like every race training plan I have ever read calls for off days (with no running and they mean it!) but I don't plan on any of those for 971 days or some crazy thing like that so I guess Sundays will be a low mileage day for me.

I decided on a half marathon training plan (even though I don't have a race to train for except for the Shamrock Run Portland 15k in March). I figure I should start increasing my mileage so I can run whatever, whenever the opportunity arises. Hopefully I have time to do it. Three kids and all, you know...

Now I just need to win the lottery so I can afford to enter more than a couple of races a year. What the heck is with the crazy price increases on these things lately??? If anyone knows of some sort of hookup to get a streaker such as myself into some races at a huge discount, let me in on it!

Day: 29
Today's Miles: 1.1
Total Miles: 67.14

Sick

Pretty sure I have bronchitis (because I'm not a smoker and it sounds like I've been smoking for 35 years) but that hasn't stopped me. Went to the gym tonight because my lungs won't allow an outdoor run (even though it's the weekend and the hubs is home...so kind of a bummer). I got to watch a Pac 12 women's volleyball match while I was on the treadmill so that made the time pass relatively quickly. Score.

Day: 28
Today's Miles: 3.3
Total Miles: 66.04

TGIF

I am so happy for my blog right now. There is no way I would have run every day this week if I wasn't holding myself accountable. Maybe if I start a healthy eating blog, I'd stop eating the stupid Halloween candy in the cupboard (or I could just throw all that crap away-but I don't have that kind of will power)!

Day: 27
Today's Miles: 2.11
Total Miles: 62.74

Ghost Town

I've been going to the gym around the same time most nights. I'll try not to take this personally...

Day: 26
Today's Miles: 3.24
Total Miles: 60.63

Road ID

I pretty much never go anywhere without my Road ID. In case you don't already have one, you can get 20% off with the code pcSanta220 until November 28th. I have the Wrist ID Slim because I can be pretty sweaty (it's true, I'm gross) and in some of the reviews I read, people said the Wrist ID Sport can get a little soggy (ew!). They'd make great gifts for any runners on your list at Christmas, too!

Day: 25
Today's Miles: 3.35
Total Miles: 57.39

A Purpose

I've been thinking more and more about why I'm doing what I'm doing. The number one reason is me. Number two is my kids. Number three is that sweet pair of Hudson's with the big ol' hole in the booty - see post. But aside from my own goals, I want to help others find time in life for physical activity. I'm working on a plan for that...

In the meantime, here's a killer blog by a gal who is surfing every single day for a year to help raise awareness for breast cancer.

Day: 24
Today's Miles: 4
Total Miles: 54.04

50!

Today I hit the 50 mile mark. I didn't realize how fast the miles would add up running such short distances. Running every day really makes a difference. I know some uber runners who throw back 50 every week or so (I, my friends, am not one of those people...I sometimes even cheat on my miles when I'm training for marathons and go out there hoping not to bonk horribly at mile 7) but this blog accountability has been huge for me. Thanks to those of you who are reading! If I inspire even one other person to get out and add a physical activity to their daily routine, I've accomplished what I set out to do.

I hope you stick around for the next 50...or 1000...or 2000 (I'll be running quite a bit these next few years), and invite your friends to do the same.

This is SOOOOOO not me, but the quote fits...

Day: 23
Today's Miles: 2
Total Miles: 50.04

I'm No Trekkie, But...

I'm watching Star Trek (the newest one) with the hubs and I'm trying my hardest to not be interested. Of course it's not working because I'm a huge nerd at heart, but whatever.

Tonight's run was on the treadmill. I hope to get my daily average back up to around three, but that will take awhile after a week of one a day.

I'm surprised, James T. Kirk was promoted to Captain and Spock is his 1st Officer. Who knew?

Day: 22
Today's Miles: 3.13
Total Miles: 48.04

It Feels Good To Be A Duck Today!

The University of Oregon Ducks (my lovely Alma Mater) were awesome today and we took down the number 3 (or 2 or whatever these polls are too much to follow) Stanford Cardinals Trees and it felt great. For those who may not know, the Duck does a push up for every point scored every time the ducks score so our tradition is to do the push ups right along with him. Tonight with 53 points, I couldn't do all the push ups! After 153 push ups (my friend Jenn did way more than me), I had to move on to sit ups, then jumping jacks. It's a good day to be a Duck!

I ran before we went to watch the game at a friend's house. I left 20 minutes before we had to leave the house so obviously it was a short one. It's been three weeks and I'm still loving this whole deal. Can't say that's a bad feeling.

Day: 21
Today's Miles:1.01
Total Miles: 44.91

11-11-11

I have to say...It feels good to throw on my shoes (and lots of layers of clothes) and run the 1.5 miles to get a Redbox instead of driving.

Happy 11-11-11 to all. Hope your day was fabulous!

Day: 20
Today's Miles: 1.56
Total Miles: 43.9

Mahalo

It was my last day running in Hawaii (who wants to run in such a beautiful place all the time anyway?) and it was my first day running there in the hot sun. It actually felt pretty awesome and if I'd had more time, I would have run farther. Plus, I found out that running in only a sports bra on top (after having three kids) is pretty much the best core exercise of all time (gotta suck it all in)!

Mahalo for running with me!

Day: 19
Today's Miles: 1.07
Total Miles: 42.34

I've Figured Out Speed

So I know what it takes to run 8 minute miles...FEAR! The hubs dropped me off for my run tonight at a spot we thought was really close to the same spot he's dropped me off the past couple of nights. WRONG! I ran in the dark with no sidewalks and no streetlights on a busy road in what appears to be a not so fabulous neighborhood. I ran 1.1 miles (not far, I know) in 8:09. I don't run that fast.

Tomorrow we leave this lovely paradise. Part of me is ready, but most of me wants to park my butt on the beach for the next 8 months and head home in July when Oregon gets some sunshine (hopefully).

Day: 18
Today's Miles: 1.1
Total Miles: 41.27

Rhyme Time

I am too tired to be witty. I ran and I swam and I also ate spam. That's all I got.

Day: 17
Today's Miles: 1.02
Total Miles: 40.17

Aloha!

Yesterday right as we got to our rental house on Ewa Beach, a Monk Seal flopped out of the surf and climbed up into what is basically our back yard. He stayed overnight and while we were out playing in the ocean this morning, he decided it was getting a little toasty (I have to agree, it's warm here!) and flopped back down to the water. It was so cool! It is amazing (and also sad) to witness such a huge, critically endangered animal in it's everyday surroundings. I can't imagine what kind of strength it takes to move a body that size on dry land with no arms or legs. CRAZY! Someone official came to check on him while he was here and told us his name is Kermit. You can read more about Kermit and his friends here.

My run this morning didn't happen. There's too much to do here! I rode with the hubs up the street to the store and had him drop me off about a mile before we got there so I could get my daily run in. I'm actually missing my extra mile or two a day, but I can make up for it (and add some more) when we get back to Oregon.

Until tomorrow, aloha!

Day: 16
Today's Miles: 1.09
Total Miles: 39.15

If I Can Do This Here, I Can Do This Anywhere!

I sit here typing this on the lanai (I like that word, it's like a fancy word for patio you hear in old movies, right?) at our beautiful rental house in Hawaii. I learned today that running in paradise is a lot like running at home (especially since I did it on a treadmill at the local 24 Hour Fitness...) It gets dark early and fast! I have to say I'm jealous of the clubs here, they have outdoor lap pools and hot tubs! I would totally train for a triathlon if I could workout like that every day.

I promised my daughter I would take her for a Hawaiian run tomorrow so we can see some palm trees. 85 degrees feels pretty hot when you're used to upper 40s for a high. I guess we'll have to go early.

Day: 15
Today's Miles: 1
Total Miles: 38.06

Go Ducks!

So apparently spray tans get darker overnight. Way darker. Hands and feet more so than other places. I ran this morning in the rain with shorts and a tank top hoping that some of it would wear off. Nope. Now we're off to Seattle watch the Ducks beat the Huskies!

Day: 14
Today's Miles: 1.03
Total Miles: 37.06

Is It Sunday, Yet?

We (the whole fam) leave for Hawaii on Sunday, but before that the hubs and I are headed to Seattle tomorrow to watch the Ducks win. Yell-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Tomorrow also happens to be his birthday! The big 3-3 (I'm already there so I will happily not be the older woman anymore). This game is unfortunately scheduled for 7:30 pm AND it's on TV so it will be longer than it should be (which also means we will likely not be home until 3am or so) and then we have to leave for the airport with the kidlets at 8am the next same day. Nuts I tell you!

Well, the reason I wasted your time with this story is I don't know what kind of running I will be doing the next few days. Today was a crazy day getting everyone packed and ready to go so I didn't run until tonight. I thought I would only do one mile, but decided (while running) that I'm not ready to do just one mile yet. So I did two. Then I took a fast shower and got my spray tan on. A girl must have a tan in Hawaii! I've been the whitey on the beach before and let me tell you, that will not happen again! Here's to waking up sunkissed tomorrow. One more cold, rainy run until I get to run on Oahu for a few days!

Day: 13
Today's Miles: 2
Total Miles: 36.03

It May Be Interesting...But Is It Pinteresting?

I like to waste my time. There's facebook...and twitter (which I don't understand)...and Etsy...and blogs. But my new love is Pinterest. I think I need to have a Pintervention (or interPintion?). I like to just look and look at all the pretty things other people have (why are their houses always so uncluttered, it's unnatural) when really I should just spend some more time working on my own pretty. Oh well. Today I started looking for inspirational running quotes and pictures and of course Pinterest has a whole bunch! New way to waste time do research! Yay!

I like this one...

Mostly because I'm sweaty, not because I look like that when I'm running.

Then I remembered I better spend some time in the real world and I got down to scrubbing toilets and other such fun things around the house.

And the run? It was short and sweet. But it still felt good. I like to run.

Day: 12
Today's Miles: 2.11
Total Miles: 34.03

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

The hubs was out of town for the day and got home late. I should have taken the littlest out in the gorgeous sunshine this morning... Alas, I did not. I'm really regretting selling my B.O.B. Duallie last summer. I might actually use it now that I run and all except for the two boys together weigh well over 80 lbs (so scratch that!).

I did make it to the gym again and I managed to remember to get a treadmill that is not in front of TV #9 (the FOX News TV) because despite my father's best efforts to groom me in that direction, I'm much more of a Jon Stewart fan. At first I thought about running one mile, then two, then three, and finally decided to run for a full 30 minutes and did 3.37. Not bad, I say!

Day: 11
Today's Miles: 3.37
Total Miles: 31.92

Girls Can Run

Another treadmill day... Not so bad. It was way cold here this morning. And foggy. Which (in my book) is no bueno. Yet another way to get hit by a car (cuz that would happen to me if it would happen to anybody) and end up in the hospital.

I saw an article today that I found interesting. Did you know that in semi-recent history women were banned from all American road races (for instance, Boston didn't allow women until 1972)? Apparently, our uteruses can fall out and other such things. Crazy, right?! I've had three kids in the midst of my running career hobby and I still have my uterus (at least as far as I know).

Day: 10
Today's Miles: 3.15
Total Miles: 28.55