Life Happens!

Well, because of a little back pain, I guess I'll be side stepping my running goal. Notice how I didn't say failing or quitting, but side stepping. The running felt so good that I don't want to quit. So...I'll be hooking up the bike to the ol bike trainer and hopefully keeping up on the cardio in a little less pounding way. Not that the way I run(wobble) is very much pounding.

That's life right? Sometimes you just have to redirect yourself.

Day 16

Walk 30 minutes.

Today's walk was rainy and can you believe one of the most beautiful days ever. I'm sure people thought I was crazy to be out in it, but who cares. The Fall colors were... I guess brilliant is the word. The rain seemed to make the colors just pop out. I'm so glad that I'm sticking to it, and not giving in to the elements.

Gratitude

Day 14 - Walk 30 minutes

I thought I would share something very nice today. It's been on my mind for awhile. For just over a month I've been substitute teaching at the high school. It wasn't always the best experience, which is what you would expect to hear. But, I was surprised at how kind some of them were to me. Every day when they would leave class some would say, "Thank you". At first it really caught me off guard, and wondered if it was sarcastic, but after awhile I noticed they really meant it. Some of them, on their own time, made me treats and others made the effort to tell me that they appreciated all of the time I spent.

We hear about so many sad and scary things happening with the youth these days, I wanted you to know that I think the majority of them are pretty awesome.

Nike Running Commercial

I love Youtube. I find a lot of motivation there, and this Nike Commercial makes me laugh.


Day 13 - Run 5 minutes, Walk 1 minute, 5 times

Day 12 - Feeling Toner

'Are you going to be a wimp, or are you going to be strong today?'" --Peter Maher, two-time Olympic marathoner from Canada.

It's amazing but after just two weeks of only 30 minute walk/runs my body is feeling toner. This is a good thing because I was starting to have some back pains and some insomnia. I hate it when I can't sleep through the night.

I choose to be strong today. Day 12 here I come.

Day 11

Today's run went well. (Run 4 minutes, walk 1 minute, 6 times) Amazing how my body is capable but my mind struggles. So, a thought while running...I can do hard things. This phrase became a part of me last Spring when I had to talk at my almost 6 year old nephew's funeral. Speaking at such an event was my biggest fear, but I knew I had to do it. So, I told myself over and over that I can do hard things. I can. I've done many difficult things over the years. The consequence for all of those difficult experiences...a better me.

Day 10 - Determination

Today is day 10 of my 30 minute running training program. Things are going well physically, it's always just the brain game I have to go through. I've decided to make a list of 101 reasons to run to help me get through this. If you have any suggestions feel free to comment.

Also, I have a picture of one of my sons finishing a cross country race. I love the determination on his face and have realized that I don't have that in me any more. The drive to push yourself really hard. I need to find that again in the exercise part of my life and not just in the I'm excited to go out to lunch with my friends part of life.:)

Happy Halloween

A few pictures for the grandparents. We wish we could live closer to them to share these special days.

Day 8

I know I know it should be day 7, a walking day, but it was a dancing dancing all day long day. So, I'm switching and tomorrow will be day 7, today I'll count as 8. I just don't want to throw anyone off if they have been joining me. Believe me, I will need a good run after today. One of the reasons I run is to get rid of stress. Works every time.

Day 6 Early Halloween

My day 6 run was great today but not until I got my zombie daughter off to school. Our school is celebrating a couple of days early this year. I have no idea why. But, oh well, it is still fun.

As I predicted it would be colder for this run. A touch of snow on the grass this morning. Luckily for this area, no wind. I had to dress double layer with a beanie cap. This is actually a beautiful time to run.

I also used my ipod and that always makes a huge difference for my brain.

My playlist today:
This is Halloween
Thriller
Ghostbusters
Purple People Eaters
The Addams Family
Witch Doctor
Monster Mash