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Workout Wednesday – Preparing for Running

February 11, 2010

I missed posting last week again, but life has been just hectic around here. My exercise routine is pretty much comprised of fast walks and running when I can right now. I have done three 5k’s in the last two weeks and countless walks. I feel I am not doing enough for me and need to really add some strength training in. Hopefully, once my Sister and her brood have left and my other Sister returns I can get into it full swing.

One thing that I have done is registered for the Winterman 5k on February 21st. Now I don’t usually run outside in the Winter, so I need to pick up some pants and a jacket on the cheap, any suggestions are welcome. Hubby is running the Half that day so he will be gone for a while. This will be my first timed event. The other runs I have done are all not-timed. It is also an official Winterlude event so I feel like I am participating in Winterlude in my own little way. And depending on how I do, will help me to see how much training I need to get in before the 10k in May. I haven’t registered for that yet as I am still a bit nervous to fully commit to it. I suppose if I do then I won’t be able to back out of it.

In addition it’s mid-February and we have booked our Beach vacation for the summer. We are going for TWO weeks this year!!! So, really I have four months to get in fabulous shape and buy a new bathing suit. Can I do it??

Encouragement is welcome.

**disclaimer: I am in no way a Doctor or Physical Trainer. I am going to share with you my thoughts and ideas about how to get into shape again. I strongly advise consulting a medical professional prior to starting any workout routine as well as a professional trainer. I am in no way responsible for any injury you may sustain from trying any of my suggestions.

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Playing Hookey

February 9, 2010

Today I kept J home from school and we took half of our family and half of my Sister’s family to the Canal for a skate and some Beavertails.

Do I feel bad for skipping school? You bet. Did I lie to the school about it? Not at all, I told his teacher two weeks ago that he might miss some school this week. And I told the office this morning that we were taking time to visit with family. I think J learned more today than he would have at school.

I should also admit that a few tears were shed and a voice or two were raised, but in the end the smiles and dancing (yes, both my niece and nephew were break dancing on the Canal for us) made the trip well worth it. J isn’t quite an accomplished skater yet and we didn’t have Apple and her stroller to hang on to so it was a little extra work. But the reward at the end was well worth it.

And Wow! I made it to the Canal twice this year already and we aren’t even finished with Winter yet.

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Together Again

February 7, 2010

On Saturday we surprised J with a visit from his Western Cousins (and my Sister of course). It was all I could do to keep it a secret from him for two weeks, but I didn’t want to live through two weeks of him not focusing and asking a million times when they were getting here. I think these photos say it all.

And that progression of silliness pretty much sums up my Saturday and Sunday. And we have a whole week to go…

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