balance

So now that I've started my cross-training with weights, strengthening my core, and trying things outside of running, I've lost my balance.  I am now so focused on my "other", that I've left no time or energy for running.  I think the best thing I can do right now is to make a schedule (I know, I know, this isn't rocket science).  I need to put it on my calendars which days I'm going to run and which will be for "other".  Maybe if I put in there, I will MAKE myself stick to a balanced schedule.

My other balance problem is knowing when enough is enough.  I went to an hour-long weights class this last week, and the next day, I didn't really feel any pain or soreness from the class, so in my not-so-smart state of mind, I decided to go work out again.  Not a nice run, but weights, again... NO SMART!!!!  It's all about balancing.  Why didn't I just run you ask? Because.... I don't know...

So, now that I've *hopefully* learned my lesson, again, I'm going to be better about my scheduling of things.

Good luck to you!

missing

So I know I've been off the radar for while, and I don't know when I'm going to get back on.  I've been doing ok with my running/exercising, but work has been dragging me down, big-time.  I KNOW I can't use excuses to not work out or run. I know that I'm doing just that.

Does anyone have any ideas of how to motivate myself when I'm not feeling it, or when it's raining, or when I'm tired?

What is the line between too tired and will hurt myself if I push and just feeling tired, but should still go out and run?

Anyone?

Cross Training

Yesterday was my first day of cross training, and I decided to join a friend at the gym for a body pump class. That wasn't the technical name for the class, but that's what it was.  We started off with some squats, then lunges (around the entire parking lot), then some abs, and finished with some arms/shoulders/back.  This was an hour of weights.  I was shaking after about 15 minutes of this class.  Think you are in shape?  Take a pump class, you'll learn better.

Today, I'm sore.  Not like last night though.  Last night after the class, I didn't have the strength to lift my fork, or my cup of water.  I was on the floor, and tried to stand up, but fell over.  My lovely fiance just laughed and shook his head.  Today, I feel sore, but not fatigued, which is good.  I'm going to do an easy run today and not push too hard.  Tomorrow, I pick it up a bit.  I don't want to over-do it and hurt myself, but I want to keep working out.  

I swear I can already see a difference in my core (ok, in reality, probably not, but I like to tell myself I can).

So here's to a perky ass, tight abs, and beautiful arms and toned back! *clink*

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Back

This last weekend was a roller-coaster of emotions.  Matt's grandma passed away a few weeks ago, and May 5th was her birthday, so they decided to celebrate her life on that special day.  Family and friends gathered and we had a wonderful celebration of Virginia.  We all drank margaritas (her favorite), and had Mexican food (yay for it also being cinqo de mayo).   She loved life, and lived a very good one.  It is sad that she is gone, but she left an amazing legacy behind.  She will be very missed.  It was so wonderful to see family, and get together, but the circumstances weren't choice.  Sunday, we got to spend about 4 hours going through storage units, moving stuff around and helping Matt's parents with all of the really crappy parts of taking care of Virginia's belongings.  I'm glad that I was able to meet her, and some more of her family, and that I was there to help, but I'm also glad that weekend is over.


On a little bit more positive note: I'm back!  I feel like a runner again, finally.  I kicked some butt today on hills, and felt so good afterwards, that I kept going.  I kept a really good pace for every part of my run except for the hill, but that's ok.  My new shoes are amazing, and they are so much easier to run in.  I don't feel clumsy anymore (most of the time, the other times are just because I AM clumsy).  I don't feel like I'm being weighed-down and I don't feel as heavy I was feeling.  This is good.


The plan is: I will run when I can.  On Tuesdays (when I'm not working), I'll go to a group fit class, and then Thursdays, I'll go to spinning.  I'll go to Zumba when I can.  I'm going to take this runner, and turn her into an athlete.  I know that this will only help me become a better runner, and I'll be a lot healthier too.  I think the hardest part of this is going to slowing down when I need to.  I tend to get carried away sometimes.  


Here is to running, and being healthy and happy, and to getting married in 3 months!  


Favorite song of my run today? Dog Days by Florence and the Machines.


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