Circles and Squares

I did a quick run as a warm up for Sunday since I knew it would be BPA ---- I read in a book that you will always run better the day after a little run... so I tested it.

Test : Inconclusive:))

5 mile Birthday run with Anya and Nicole. They took me to Black Bear Diner afterwards---- so yummy!!!!

Had trouble with the hills, I felt kind of heavy and clod like on this day.

I ran up a hill by my house with beloved hubby Jeff--- I need to work on the hills.

Up the hill by my house--- got lost in one of the sudivisions kept hitting dead ends and since it was night time Jeff came  to look for me on his way home... hes sooo ooo ooooo sweet. I made it back safe and sound. The hill was much easier than before and I have to say I'm enjoying learning ways to manage my mind--- you know when its telling you to walk and you know that you can run--- that sort of thing. I believe that mentally I am getting stronger!!! I have been updating this with the Iphone but it won't let me type in the description for some reason oh well. I 'm going again tonight--- probably going to tackle one of the bigger hills by the apartments off Orillia... Now there will be some walking for sure on that one.

Pre run entry---

Goal mileage 4+, lots of uphill...

Not so much I geuss. I was kind of spooked off running toniught as I got ready around 5 and then just as I was headed out the door I dumped an ENTIRE steaming hot mug of coffee on myself and burned my legs and tummy. I believe in signs so I felt like something was telling me to stay put for now--- I know this is silly but I just don't want to temp fate. Every time you hear some one say "I knew I shouldn't do it... BUT" and then its followed by some kind of horror story, well not me... Sooooo I waited until 6:45 and took Jack with me:), since Jack doesn't have many miles on him and he has a sensitive hind end we just ran up the hill and back. A little over 2 miles I think but I'm not sure. It was a really fabulous run and Jack behaved so well--- I was very proud of him. He didn't do his normal scratch at his own head to remove the Gentle Leader he just plowed on--- he actually walked up the hill while I ran behind him--- there was no stopping in front of me and tripping me or zigging and zagging back and forth-- just good, big dog behavior. I'm so glad I gave him the chance to behave so well on a run!!!!!! 

Goals for this week-----I have been slacking off in the running department... no good.

1. I will try to run at least 12 miles this week--- it seems the holidays have gotten me used to being quite lazy:)!

2. I will eat things that make me feel like running and load up on lots of healthy black coffee to help me stay motivated.

3. I will encourage Jeff to come with me because he has expressed an interest in running lately.

4. I will take each dog at for at least one small run each this week.

5. I will run with ANYA on January 17th and start my week out on the right foot:)!

6. Reload Ipod shuffle with some new and fabulous running tunes!!!!!!!!!!!

YAYYYYY for running. Today I did not have a good run my body hates itself and has decided to torture me. My back, butt, thighs and shins hurt. It's wierd I really wonder why. I'm so glad that I ran with Anya because otherwise I think I may have bailed!!!!:) Tomorrow is a new day!:)

Truthfully I have no idea how far we ran:) ----Today was such a great run-- my body felt so good and I am FULL of energy!!! It didn't hurt that I was super excited to run with Anya and Nicole. Weather was fabulous--- ZERO rain and the tempature was right. We went up a big (by big I mean ginormous):) hill in the begining and then took it easy on the flatter parts around my neighborhood. This is one of those runs that you chase--- the feeling of just being free and your body cooperating almost 100% --- I always want to feel this way. I seriously feel like sunshine right now. I'm sure the coffee laced with esspresso didn't have anythng to do with this delightful run either, probably will affect my quality of sleep tonight though:)! What a great start to my most magnificent weekend.

Super awesome run with Nicole on BPA trail--- coouldn't belive I was able to get up the hills without crying or walking. I really felt like I saw progress.... what a good feeling. I can't wait for the next run!!!

I ran at 6:30 this morning... I don't fancy morning runs, they kill me. This was pretty nice though even for morning. I passed the punk neighborhood kid and he gave me the cool nod as he smoked his ciggies at the bus stop-- I wore a hat to keep my hair out of my face-- note to self--- I would rather have hair in face than the extra 20 degrees hat added to my head:)! I ran up long slow hill and it kicked my butt at one point I had to give myself a pretty stern pep talk-- I ran the whole way though.

My thoughts are all over the place right now-- I have to shower and go to work, I'm so glad I have started the day feeling accomplished! I will have to do more morning runs!!!!

I had originally intended this morning run to be 5 miles but I 'm a slow starter in the am and couldnt get out the door fast enough to give myself the time I needed for that.

I will be on vacation now but I have plans to run at least 3 miles in Mobile Alabama. **Goal** I won't be updating my log until I get back in a week...

NOT A GOOD AREA TO RUN... Scary part of town I seriously think there was some "proffesional" activity going on at the hotel next door.. you know with the ladies...

**GOAL**

Run 5-6 miles on ship track... Possibly going to be hungover after wedding festivities. I hope not, also plan to set in ship sauna for ever:)

I only ran 3 miles but the ship was swaying so bad I thought I was going to vomit. Sauna time was 20 minutes--- LOVELY---