I...thought...it was spring?!

Well the nice weather motivated me to get back out there last week, and now it's cold again!

I walked the dog in flurries this morning. I am not OK with this-nobody asked me, dang-it!

Well since my last post, despite the chilly weather, I've been back out a few times. I procured some new running shoes last week. I went to the Blue Mile and had a video gait analysis. I know, it sounds so fancy-but really you just walk on a treadmill and they record your feet. It showed that my feet turn in once I have all my weight on them, so I got shoes to help support in all the right places...I guess!

They are comfy though, and breaking in nicely. (I wasn't so sure after the first wearing, but they are better now)

It was really sunny after work on Monday, and all I wanted to do was go out for a jog. But I had IMB rehearsal, so that didn't happen. (It was a good rehearsal though, so that's ok)
So instead, I went after work on Tuesday, since my trumpet student was sick this week. I decided to drive to BR and hop the Monon Trail. I'm glad I did, I really liked it! Nothing like a nice trail and a friendly atmosphere to keep you motivated. I mean, seriously- there was a lot of traffic on that trail! Runners, walkers, bikers, dog walkers- it was nice! I'm discovering that there is a real sense of community among runners. I think I was hesitant to start since I am as overweight as I am, and I assumed that all the fit runners would be the kids from my elementary school days and tell me I'm too fat to join their club. It is quite the opposite, however! I mean s you run by, people say hello, and there is just this sense of...well community! "Hi, we're both running for fun and might be messed up in the head"

I, of course, being the fat fifth grader can't muster the breath to say hi back, so I simply give the knowing nod of acknowledgment. It's the least I could do. :)

Well I must get ready- I printed out a free 7-day pass to a gym for the week. Going over for the first time today to check things out. If I can afford it...thats another question!

Until we blog again-

I'm a back!

Keith- this is for you.

I hope your RSS feed lights up like a Christmas tree, as I know you've been eagerly anticipating my next blog post.

I would like to say, however, that in my previous post, under the list of things to expect from this blog...number one was 'periodic blogging'.

I'm not sure whatelse you want from me here!

Anyhoodle-
Today was the day!

I got up and did a quick little 15min wog!

This was sparred by the nice weather, and also by the fact that I became the mayor of taco bell on foursquare last night. Yes, thats right- I go there often enough to become mayor.

The burrito I get is 430 calories. My wog this morning burned 131. Isn't that sad?!

Time for the equilibrium to start shifting, people!!

Everybody else is doing it, so why am I?

The time has come.
The urge has hit.
The wine is open.


I have a hankering to start blogging again. I fear if I simply start 'blogging for blogging sake" it will never last. I need a topic, or at the very least, a range of topics.

For those of you who don't know (or are too lazy to read the previous posts) I started blogging about a year ago when I decided to train for a 5k. That was one of the best decisions I made in my life, as well as one of the best clear-cut "goal setting; mission accomplished" things I've ever done. Once that was over (in July) I was jobless and getting ready to move...somewhere.
Now that I'm settled, I am ready to get active again. With Sasha by my side, I can't go wrong!
No official training schedule yet, but it will come soon.

So back to blogging for blogging sake...

Why would I want to do this?
Well I enjoyed it while it lasted the first time, and I enjoy reading my friends' blogs too...monkey blog, monkey do.

So now I want to keep blogging about things I know.
Here is a list of potential topics:
*Periodic, sparse blogging
*Sarcasm
*Food
*Running while fat
*Food
*Music (all things B&O, and trumpet related)
*Translating the various noises/faces my dog makes into simple commands

I look forward to sharing portions of my life with the public at large once again...one weekly blog post at a time.

I didn't run away

I have just not been blogging!

Brief update:

Finished the Bagelfest 5K in under an hour. Goal: accomplished! (52 min to be exact)

After that race (July) it was WAY TOO HOT to keep running.
BUT- now (yes, it's September) I've gotten back into the routine. I am signed up to do another 5k in Indy with my sister. November...here we come! And I anticipate a much cooler temp for this one!

Thats all for now

More updates to come!

Hi Mom!

Good morning, world.

Well my mom said that NEITHER of her daughter's blogs had been updated recently so here it is mom...an update!

Went out with Sasha this morning- did about 4 miles I'd say walking to running was about 70/30.
Not too bad.

I had been doing really well getting out and walking/running, but then I had a bit of a lag around Memorial day weekend. Lots of yard work getting done, running around the county being a musician, and then the parade-that all wore me out, but I think I am finally recovered from that! (Hope so..it's been almost a week)

Things are going back on track-been out the last 3 days now.
Signing up to walk another 5K in June with some ladies from school. They keep giving me a hard time because I will want to RUN while they walk, but I think I will just walk with them and get one under my belt.

Well have a great day- the weather outside is GORGEOUS!

Rain!

Well loyal followers, I have not run off the face of the earth, though it has been over a week since my last posting. A lot has happened since then, but rest assured I've been out pounding the pavement among all the craziness.

This weekend I discovered that my Nike iPod sensor has stopped working. I've tried all the FAQ suggestions, but since the thing only has one moving part (the reset button) and that hasn't worked, I'm assuming its shot. Doesn't that just suck? Luckily they're not terribly expensive, so perhaps I will replace it. I really liked using it-made the run/walks more interesting when I could have that little voice tell me my progress! (Yolanda liked it too-she'd always ask...how far now?!)

Well its our last full week of school, and I'm looking forward to having lots of free time on my hands for training! Lets just hope that the rain ends for a while. It has been wet for over a week- and it started drizzling Saturday morning, and basically didn't stop until Monday night! Sheesh-enough already!

Until we blog again...