One of those days...

and it was a rough one on the run today.  Finally a day without downpours and cold, dreary temps.  BUT I was struggling with the warm temps.  It doesn't help that I of course wasn't dressed appropriately.  I have no idea what it is like outside of my cave until I escape.  Today I picked a long sleeved shirt and was hotter than hot. 

It is always so tough the first few runs when the temp is on the rise.  In the winter I can have tons of layers on, run hot and not mind it.  But in the spring and summer I hate being hot.  With that little bit of discomfort comes all kinds of excuses.  My lil brain was just tossing excuses around to stop, slow down, walk, complain, etc.  I was finding the littlest things and it was really tough to keep my feet moving.  Thank goodness my Dad was there to push me along.  We did 3 miles in 28:18 but it seemed like it was more 48:18.   Now I have about 9 more runs before I get into the summer running grove and can ignore the "hot feet, hot belly, wrinkle in my sock, itchy toes, sore feet, bouncy sunglasses, and sweat drippin my eyes" and run with a quiet head.

Time to be lazy and NOT do the backpack full of school work sitting at my feet.

Back in the Groove

I am definitely getting back into a groove.  I don't know what caused that hiccup on Tuesday but I am sure glad it is gone and hope it doesn't come back.  But hey - I teach middle school and high school and we are in the last 2 1/2 months of school with Spring Fever soon to hit as soon as Winter decides to leave.  More snow is forecasted for tonight.  They keep changing the forecast so who know how much we may or may not get. 

I got a run in with the Dad and SIL today after school which was really nice.  Felt good to run with them again and I am planning on another one with them and my sissy tomorrow.  When I got home I got to take the doggies for a walk and then Cowboy and I went for our 1.5 mile run with Copper.  I was much faster pace for me, but it felt good.   My Dad and SIL want me to run a 15 mile trail run the day after a 10K.  I think they are crazy - but yet a part of me is still thinking about it.  Hmmm...

Happy St. Patty's Day

Did you wear your green today?  I did, I had a few sixth graders threaten to pinch me if I didn't.  I was hungry for my family's traditional St. Patty's Day meal - corn beef, cabbage and potatoes but as I got closer to the grocery store my tummy changed it's mind and I ended up with all those ingredients just in a much different form.  We had tater-tots and ruebens and it was DELICIOUS!  Ruebens are one of my favorite sandwiches but I don't put the dressing on it - that is icky! 

The weather was absolutely gorgeous today.  I am sad I was trapped inside until 4:30 but when I got home I spent a good hour outside with the doggies.  I took some time to rest today since I've done quite a few workouts this week.  Monday, Jillian kicked my butt in level 2 six pack abs.  Tuesday, I did Ripped Level 1 and Wednesday I got out for a 3.8 mile run and lots of walking with the doggies. So today I just did the walking and tomorrow a little run before resting up for the first race of the season.  The top and back of my calf muscles are sore and I can't figure out if they are sore from wearing my new boots on Monday, the spin class on Sunday or the big ol' trip I had which caused me to sprawl all out on the rocks in our yard.  Not sure - but I hope it gets less sore quick. 

The calf muscles didn't bug me during my run yesterday, which was good. After about 2 miles into the run though I started to run out of steam.  I just didn't feel like I had the energy.  I definitely haven't been getting enough calories to keep me going on the days I go for a run since I always end up with my belly growling within the first few minutes.  I probably would have done better if I had eaten my granola bar.  So on Saturday I am making sure to get up early enough to get a good breakfast in my tummy.

This week has been easy at school since the students have been doing PSSA testing and our schedule was modified.  Tomorrow though we are back to a regular day.  It is going to seem so long.  Guess I better do a little prep for tomorrow.  This will be the first night this week I've prepped here at home so I can't complain.

Feels like a Thursday

For some reason if doesn't feel like a Tuesday, it feels more like a Thursday.  Oh, how I wish it was.  I don't want to do schoolwork and really need to figure something out for both Accounting and Graphic Design.   I'm tired and need a nap....thank goodness bedtime is creeping up on me. 

I got a run in with my Dad after school.  It was a really good one, 3.6 miles.  My legs and hips felt so stretched out and relaxed.  It's been a long time since I ran without any tightness in my legs.  I attribute that to the yoga from last night.  I thought I would be sore when running but it was competely opposite of that.  I did some of the Bender Ball total body workout tonight but am looking forward to tackling the Jillian Michaels 6 week 6 pack abs again tomorrow

Well enough procrastinating time to get back to schoolwork.

Feeling Good

Today was a pretty good day.  I was a "friday" for my students.  They have off tomorrow and we have inservice so it was a short week.  I didn't bring any work home - woo-hoo!!  I also got a 3.6 mile run in with my dad and did my first Pilates workout.  All my DVD's came today!  I wanted to take it easy so I tried out the 10 min Pilates workout and did two of them: Pilates Stretching and Pilates Abs.  Both were really good, quick and easy.  I like them and am looking forward to trying the other three.  I can't wait to try to Jillian Michaels workouts too. 

Time to go finish my glass of wine, relax for the evening and great ready for new TV shows from Grey's, Bones, and Private Practice.  I doubt I'll stay up for Private Practice though!