November Running Goal

I have to have a goal people, or I'm just not gonna do it! I'm just gonna keep slackin' on my running!  And that my friends is unacceptable!

So here's my goal for the month of November.  I want to run 40 miles this month.  That will be about an average of 10 miles a week, which doesn't seem like that much, but when you throw Thanksgiving in there that will definitely have an impact on me.

Let's hope that having a goal in mind will help motivate me... let's hope!

Mileage Monday

Running stats for the week of October 24th - October 30th... have I mentioned how much I hate the treadmill!  Seriously, it sucks!  I hate it because I know how long I've been running, how much longer I need to go, and the scenery... well let's just say looking at a bunch of sweaty people isn't my cup of tea.  Sigh... and to think I have 6 months left of this treadmill relationship.

You know what else I hate... WORK!  Work gets in the way of everything, especially my workouts. This week was the worst!  I worked 12 hour days 4 days this week so by the time I made it home I was wiped out! I need to find a way to fit some workout time in even when I'm pooped, but I just haven't figured that out yet.

Goodness... I sound like a Pessimistic Polly! On to my workouts for the week!

Monday, October 24th, 2011 - 12 hour work day....

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 - 12 hour work day...

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - 12 hour work day...

Thursday, October 27th 2011 -11 hour work day...

Friday, October 28th, 2011 - REST DAY!

Saturday, October 29th, 2011 - ran 2 miles, weights, abs, stretch

Sunday, October 30th, 2011 - abs & stretch

Total miles for the week: 2 miles

WOW!  I did worse this week than last.  PATHETIC!  It's times like these that I ask myself why I took a break from running because it is so hard to get back into it!

Chicken Chili to the Rescue!

Since the weather has started to turn colder, I have started to crave my favorite winter meal... Chicken Chili!  I have worked 12 hour days almost every day this week so I haven't had a chance to make it.  I was thrilled when I got home from work tonight and saw Dan made it for me today!  YAY!

It hits the spot every time :)

Mileage Monday

Workout stats for the week of October 17th - October 23rd... After falling off my running regiment for the last few weeks I decided to pick back up on my workouts. To tell you the truth, I'm not in the mood to workout period.  I guess having a race in mind to run was actually good motivation for me because since I decided to not run it, any little bit of motivation to live healthy has officially gone down the drain. Not only have I not been working out... I've been eating bad!  We're talking pop, fast food, coffee, candy... you name it I'm eating it.  The 10 lbs I lost during my summer of running... I have almost gained it all back in a matter of 3-4 weeks!  THE SHAME!  Did I mention I finally joined a gym? It's about time!

Speaking of the gym... you all know my hate of treadmill running!  BLAH!  BORING!  But it is a necessary evil for me in the winter time since without it I wouldn't do anything! My first run this week I decided that the treadmill is just as exciting as I remember... NOT... but I was pleasantly surprised by something.  After doing most of my runs on the concrete sidewalk for the past 5 months and my knees, ankles, and shins screaming in pain... I noticed after I was finished with this run that my legs felt great! Not even a little bit of aches and pains like usual. I think this is because the treadmill has some give to it and for that I'm thankful! Also, maybe this break I've taken was beneficial to my body. I gave it some time to heal.

Here's to getting back into the running habit!

Monday, October 17th, 2011 - LAZY DAY!

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 - Stretch/Abs

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 - ran 2 miles

Thursday, October 20th, 2011 - LAZY DAY!

Friday, October 21st, 2011 - LAZY DAY!

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011- ran 1.5 miles/Abs/Arms

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 - weights

Total miles ran for the week : 3.5 miles

Wow... I went from doing 12-15 miles a week to 3.5 miles!  BLAH! My goal is to step it up next week!

The Cons of an 80 lb Dog!

Remington can be a lot to handle... that's no secret! He's knocked me down the stairs several times, scratched up my arms, legs, stomach, and even face, and made my right shoulder horribly sore when he use to pull on his leash during walks.  But this weekend I experienced another con of owning this 80 lb monster...

While taking him out to potty on Saturday evening, Remington saw something of interest to him and took off full force!  Thank goodness he was on a leash, but this meant I was pulled along with him.  It is all I can do to control him when he REALLY wants to go somewhere.  In the process of trying to get control back, I hit my finger on the side of the door and ripped the top of my nail off!  It hurt so bad I actually cried... more like sobbed! MAN IT HURT! A few hours later I also noticed a nice sized lump on the side of my knee.  I must have hit my knee during the craziness as well.  It was swollen, red, and my guess is it will bruise up pretty bad.

Oh Remington... you make my life interesting and I suppose that is why I love you so darn much!

Braiding?

I've hopelessly been trying to learn to french braid my hair.  It isn't really long enough yet to do anything too fancy with it, but I want to be prepared when I have long luxurious locks and can do my hair in all sorts of lovely ways... at least that is the goal.

I did this last night all by myself!  YAY!

Not impressed?  I was... Come on people, it's the small successes that keep me going!

P.S. I never noticed how LARGE and in charge my forehead was until this pic.  YIKES!

Late Anniversary Gift

Dan got me a late anniversary gift :)  Isn't he sweet!  I have been wanting a cheap wedding band that I can wear to the gym... you know, I have to let all those beefy workout creepers know I'm taken :)  And I definitely never wear my real wedding ring when I'm working out... even if I'm just running around outside.

The ring he ordered is a plain silver band with a tiny little diamond in it.  On the inside of the ring Dan had inscribed... "Partners in Crime 10.9.09" <---- this is our wedding date.  I love the ring to pieces :)  Thanks Dan!!