Wahoo!!

Mark, Brandon, Chad

Me, Merri, Tammy

I did it! I had planned to run the 5k Run Through the Lavender weeks ago, but when my training stopped 5 weeks ago, I let that plan slip way. Thank goodness for good neighbors, because they invited and encouraged me to run it, so I did. I had no idea how well I'd do, only that I knew I could at least finish it by walking. So, I paced myself well (albeit very slowly) and ran all but about 2 minutes (4 small spurts of walking). Everyone said this was a tougher 5k than normal, too, so that makes me feel even better. I finished with a time of 35 minutes. I felt & feel great. I'm going to be sure to ice my shins after each run & hopefully that will help my shin splints not be so bad. Anyway, thanks everyone for your support & encouragement. I definitely felt a glimpse of a runner's high today. And congrats to Merri & Tammy for medaling!!

2.75 to 3 Miler

Today I walked to our church to print out a few things in the clerk's office. Sydney rode her new bike the whole way while I pushed Jenna in the stroller. I was amazed at how well Sydney did! And I got a bit of exercise in, too. Yea!

A little here & there

I have gotten a tiny bit of exercise lately, I just haven't thought to put it down. I've taken the girls on some leisurely walks several times. On Saturday, we all went to the park so Randy & I could play tennis. I'm really not good, but it reminds me of when we were first married and played, so I love it. I'm so glad Randy's patient with me and that he tries to teach me how to not be so horrible at playing. :)

Oh, the feeling!!

After a 3-week break, I'm back in my running (or rather, jogging & walking) shoes!! Can I just tell you how good it feels to be up early and then be home, showered, and have 3 loads of laundry folded before my girls wake up? Oh, it feels SO good!

I guess running today has made me a part of the running club. Luckily for me (but definitely not for Tammy!), her knee was killing her, so I had some company as I went much, much slower than Merri and Larry. In all, I did about 2.5 miles, with a little over 1 mile of running. I thought I was going to pass out after the running, so I took it nice and slow walking after that. Hey, it's been 3 weeks! I have another friend who will be doing speed walking with me and I'm going to work on getting my shins completely better. Oh, what a glorious morning!

In a rut

After being sick for a week, then on vacation for another week, I thought I would be able to bounce right back into my exercise routine. Not so. I can't get myself out of bed in the mornings. Help!

Breaking it to you...

So I've had a rough couple of days or weeks or months or years.... I've thought and thought about what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. I was emailed some great advice by a friend of mine who reads this blog & I've decided to take a break (not sure yet if I'll stop permanently) from posting my daily food journal. I just feel like I've come to a self-destructive point & don't think I can and should continue right now.

I still want to post my exercise because I feel like that's definitely something to be proud of. However, I do have some pretty rotten shin splints. I hate to do it, but I think I need to take a rest from running. I know I can still do some (less enjoyable) exercising and I plan to do that, but I'm honestly thinking I'll take a break from the gym this week and next. I just feel like I've come to a breaking point (with this and various other aspects of my life) and this needs to give. So, that's that. I'll still be here on this blog from time to time & I'll still be checking others'. I'm not abandoning you completely!

By the way, girls, I planned to be at the gym this morning, but I was unable to fall asleep until after midnight--and 5 1/2 hours of sleep just isn't enough for me. Sorry!

Some good advice

I love what my friend, Sarah, had to say. Thanks, Sarah!