Broken Record

I am so tired of complaining about this winter - I feel like it's all I ever do anymore!  Wednesday night we got a bunch of snow dumped on us, so I didn't get out for a run yesterday.  Last night, we got more snow, so the kids are home from school again today.  We're supposed to get more snow tonight and tomorrow.

When. Will. It. End???  I am OVER winter.  Blah.

On the other hand, my husband stayed home from work yesterday and we all cuddled on the couch and watched a movie together - something we rarely get to do all together.  And the kids got to play Xbox with their dad, which they love.   So I shouldn't really complain.  I'm just frustrated because I'd finally gotten back into a routine with my running, and now... blah.  Stupid winter.

But.  It's ok.  Onward and upward.  Or something.

AND! Today is Day 10 of the Burpee challenge and I have not skipped a single day or a single burpee! I did 15 last night, which means I have done 75 since the challenge started.  Only a few hundred to go! =)

Today's cross training exercise will be........ playing in the snow.  It counts, right?  I am NOT a "Whee! Let's play in the snow!" type of person, but .... I have kids.  Therefore, a snowman must be constructed.  I will try not to grimace the whole time.

Do you like winter?  If so.... what's wrong with you?? ;-)

Excuse Me While I Burp(ee)

You know what's fun?  When you realize at 9:39 pm that you haven't done your burpees for the day.

Fortunately for me, the answer is not 10.  Cuz that's how many I just did. (Booya! Day 6 done.)  I have a feeling this question may get revisited at the end of the 31 day challenge. 

Have you ever thrown up as a result of a hard run or workout?  Do you like tootsie pops? (Oh, come on. You know that owl got you thinking about them!) 

Sunday Sums

Today I'm going to start a new "tradition" of Sunday Sums.  This is purely for my own edification, but you can, of course, play along at home.  Previously, when I was training for the Green Mountain Half, I did weekly recaps of my training.  I'm not really training for anything right now, so much as trying to get back into a steady rhythm of running, but I'm still interested in the numbers.

So here it is:

9.15 miles
80 minutes doing workout dvds
70 crunches
33 burpees


Nothing stellar. But for "week 1," I think I'm doing pretty darn well.

PLUS!  I had the BEST run this afternoon.  Ok, it wasn't terribly fast and it probably wasn't very pretty, but I felt good.  Happy.  I ran a slow first mile, did fartleks for a mile, then ran a mile straight back home.  Nothing hurt.  It was a little rough, sure, because I'm out of shape and heavier than I should be.  But it was the best run I've had in ages, and I was just really happy to be out there.   Even if it did start doing this weird sleeting thing during the last mile.

It's nice to end the week on a happy note.  And I'm especially happy because now I'm in my jammies (even though it's only 4pm) and there is chili on the stove.  I predict it will be a good evening.

Before I go enjoy that evening, here's a little cute, just for you.

"Calories, Calories!"

If you've ever see Steel Magnolias (how could you NOT?), then you might recognize my post title, and even hear it in the appropriate voice.  If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then just move along, nothing to see here... 

That's what they are, right?

Anyway.  I'm not even sure why I have calories on the brain, except that I probably consumed too many of them today.  I took my daughter to visit her grandmother and great-grandmother, and they offered to treat us to lunch at Panera.  Like I'm going to say no to THAT.    Really, it was a nice four-generational outing.  We don't do that often enough. 

Yesterday, my son had asked me if he could do my kickboxing dvd with me while my husband took my daughter to dance class tonight.  I enthusiastically said yes.   Fast forward 24 hours to my son doing approximately 3 seconds of the warm up, and wandering off to play Legos.  LOL  I don't blame him, really, an exercise DVD with me is not nearly as fun as his real taekwondo class.   I'm just pleased that he showed an interest in something I'm doing, even if it was a total "goldfish" moment.  (Oooh look, a castle! Oooh look, a diver!) 

I did all three sections of the Cardio Kick DVD this time (previously I'd only done the first two sections).  I have to say, I'm not a fan of the third section.  It's the "core" workout, and I just found it a little odd.  She kept talking about pulling my navel into my spine.  And she wanted me to breathe while doing this?!  LOL  I guess I just need practice.  Still, 30 minutes left me sweaty but with enough energy left to do Day 3 of the Burpee Challenge.  7 Burpees! Yay me. =) 

Source

The REALLY good thing about doing my workout just now is that I'm all sweaty and while I will shower, I'm feeling too lazy to put regular clothes back on (I'll just get into jammies), so that means that I will not be heading to Baskin Robbins, even though I discovered today that my favorite all time ice cream is back in stock.   I swear, I squealed out loud AND posted to Facebook today when I found out.  But I'm gonna be a good girl and not go get any today.  I'm  half hoping that if I hold out long enough, it'll be gone again.  (Though, I'll probably cry.  It's been a few years, and I really freaking love this ice cream.)

Oh, World Class Chocolate, how I love you so.  

Oh, jeez, it's a good thing I'm not even hungry right now, or that picture might send me over the edge.  Anyway.......... 

Are there any food items that you have trouble passing up?  If not, please lie because I don't want to know perfect people. LOL 

Ice, Ice Baby!

I went out for my run today and it turned into a run, skate, walk!  Check it:

The second picture looks like the ice goes on forever, right?  Well, it practically did! I think it was a solid tenth of a mile of ice, if not more, just in that picture. Thankfully there was plenty of ice-free path, too, but those two spots were really tricky to navigate, and since I did an out and back, I had to do each one twice!  I tried running off the path, but the sides were a muddy mess.  Ugh.  

But! It was so gorgeous out today, and I'm really glad that I decided to hit the "trail" today.  (It's called the B&A Trail, but it's paved, so I tend to think of it with quotation marks around it.  It's a path.  LOL) 

I didn't post yesterday, but I did exercise, so that means today's officially Day 4 of ... well, whatever this is.  Me being more active.  I don't really need to title it, right? It's life. My life, which happens to now involve more movement. (And burpees.  Oh, god, the burpees!) 

My life also currently involves less muffins. I'm trying not to be bitter about it. LOL  My daughter asked for a doughnut yesterday, and I felt bad telling her no, but I knew that if we went to Dunkin Donuts, I would get a muffin, and then I'd likely just spiral out of control like a crazy person.  So, no donuts for her while I'm creating new habits for myself.   Healthier for her, anyway, even if it's not as fun. 

Getting back to the burpees for a second. Who in the world invented theses torturous things?  Jeepers, I'd forgotten how much I hated them.  I stumbled upon 31 Days of Burpees and decided I'd give it a go.  Yesterday was my first day.  Whooo-boy.  5 was not pleasant.  I can't imagine what 50 is going to feel like.  

I don't know if I'll stick with it or not - I'm notoriously bad at sticking with things, but we'll see.  If Kim can do 44 of some exercise every day, surely I can do this challenge, right?  (Then again, Kim is one tough lady. If you don't believe me, check out her blog!) 

Is there anything you do every day? (Other than bodily functions which you need not share, thankyouverymuch)