March 28 Wednesday workout

I went to the YMCA to work out this morning. As I was walking on the treadmill I noticed that a big knot popped up on the back of my knee. It doesn't hurt or anything. It's just there! Weird!!!

Well... I am off to work. I hope everyone has a good day!

Walking and Talking

Saturday's run was great! I really enjoyed walking through downtown Clinton. As I was walking through downtown, I spotted several Antique, Bric -n- Brac stores. After the run, I just had to go to them. (antique stores/flea markets etc... one of my weaknesses!!!) The one that caught my eye is named "When pigs fly." ( By the way, I collect pigs!) A retired Jackson police officer owns it. He made me a good deal on what I bought.

During our run, I walked with Morgan and Sheneka (sorry if I spelled your name wrong). I really enjoyed walking and talking with you two. I told them that they looked like they were just strolling in the park, having a good time. I felt like it was taking everything I had to keep my pace. When I joined them and started talking, I noticed I wasn't as conscience about my pace. I was covering my mileage without feeling like I was struggling. By the way, they are
17 and 19 and I am 38 (about to be 39)!

On the first big hill that was downhill, I was talking to Sandra. I told her that I may never be a runner but... that hill was my opportunity to run! Hey it was straight downhill! Boy, that felt good! As I ran down the hill, I heard Sandra say that she was going to try that, too. WAY TO GO, SANDRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This morning Amy and I walked 3.4 miles. Walking and talking... That is the perfect way to release all of your "stuff."

I am a Marathoner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

March 22

50 minutes...3.4 miles!!!! Amy and I walked before work this morning. Boy, the sun was bright!!! It was a good "RUN"!

Kashi Go Lean cereal is great for breakfast! The Kashi cereal with almonds is good, too.

Wednesday at the YMCA

This morning I had a great work out. I am beginning to get the hang of the ole' evil Elliptical! I really enjoy the strength training. Working out early in the morning seems to energize me. Well... I am off to work. I hope everyone else has a GREAT day!

Tuesday March 20

30 minutes and two miles later... I don't think I will ever be on the front of a Wheaties box! But... I am a Marathoner!!!

Aches and Pains

Amy and I walked 3.4 miles this morning. I just didn't have the Umph I usually have. I had some aches and pains that I was afraid might be more than normal. But, I pushed on through. When I got back home, my oldest son, Justin and I talked. He ran Cross Country and plays soccer. He tells me that everything I am experiencing is normal! He keeps telling me to just push on through. I have so many people encouraging me. It really helps.

Saturday's run was great! I am beginning to be able to remember names of people I have met. I have always been so bad at remembering names.

Way to go Sandra, Suzanne, Amy , Amy W. , Oneita, Brenda, Christa, Cindy, Phil, Kelvin and everyone else!!!!!!

Petrified Forest

Wednesday morning I took a day to "Character Build"! I took my oldest son, my two little brothers and my two nieces to the Petrified Forest in Flora, MS. I thought it was going to be a stroll in the park. The man at the beginning of the trail told us the trail is SIX city blocks long!!! Six city blocks and keeping up with 5 kids...now there's "Charater Building" for you!!! I consider that as Cross Training/wogging/workout all combined! It was so much fun climbing those hills and spending time with the kids. At the end of the walk, I bought each of us a $3.00 bag of rocks. We went outside and washed them in water like the goldminers did back in the good ole' days! My bag had two nice pieces of turquoise. One of my neices had a tiny rough cut emerald. The three boys had a lot of pretty stones of all colors. My other neice was excited every time she found a pink stone!

I stepped on the scales this morning for the first time since the first week.

I HAVE LOST 10 POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 POUNDS TEN POUNDS 10 POUNDS!!!!
I had to look at those scales twice!!!

Today is DAY 15 and no cigarette!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You Marathon Makeover...This is a Lifestyle Change!!!

Tuesday...Moving right along!!!!

We walked for 35 minutes this morning. The humidity was high so it felt like a longer walk than usual.

I AM A MARATHONER!!!!!!!!

I am still so excited about all of this!!!

New Monday 50 minutes!!!!!!

50 minutes!!!! I am so glad my walking partner/Sister-n-law/Amy is back!!! This morning the weather was nice. We walked and talked. That helps make the time go by quicker. We both have iPod shuffles but neither one of us turned them on this morning.

Saturday morning was great! By the end of the run, I was pretty red faced and worked up quite a sweat! My heart had moved from my chest up into my ears!!!!!! (Is that normal? HA/HA!!)

Encouragement

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out!"
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Robert Collier

I didn't get to walk this morning. Instead, I went to see my niece, Katie, in a play. She is in the first grade. It was soooo cute!

I will do my walking after work this evening.

Wednesday Workout

I had a good workout this morning. I introduced to myself some new machines and weight lifting. I am still not thrilled with the elliptical but I am able to stay on it for 5 minutes without feeling like my legs are going to fall off!!!!!

Tuesday

Good Morning America! How are you? I am doing great! Okay soooo maybe I am telling a little bit of a story. My calves are hurting a little this morning. But the good news is... my shin splints are GONE!!!

I walked for 30 minutes this morning. I am glad it wasn't as cold as yesterday morning!

Time for a Cappacinno and then I am off to work.

COLD MONDAY!

Brrrrrrrr! It is sooo cold outside!!!! I walked 2.6 miles this morning. The cold weather motivated me to step up my pace!!!!

Saturday was great!!! I really enjoyed talking to everyone. I also met a few new people.

INSPIRATION

To climb steep hills requires a slow pace at first
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Shakespeare

March 1st

This morning I took my 2 neices to school. Then I took my work out partner/sister-n-law, Amy and my brother, Jason, to the airport. They are going to Hawaii for 9 days!!!

I wasn't able to get in my usual morning walk before work so... this evening I WILL go to the YMCA if it is raining.

I have been a smoker for over 20 years. I tried to quit on Febuary 1st. I wasn't sucessful. TODAY, I QUIT SMOKING FOR REAL!!! There... I said it and the whole world knows now!!! No going back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!