Seemed Too Easy

Tonight's run seemed to easy.  Kind of that too good to be true type of night.  I must have managed to not increase my speed at one (or two) of the intervals.  It took me 71 minutes to get where I was at 67 minutes last night.  Frustrating.

Time: 71 Minutes
Distance: 3.27
Calories: 425

Disc #7 and Ab Ripper X two minutes.  Tomorrow is a rest day.

Wear It Out

Well, the treadmill didn't do that thing tonight.  Surprise.  It seemed like it was on its last leg last night.  I was ready to use it 'til it burned up.  Oh well.  Had a pretty good run tonight.  Didn't make it any further or burn anymore calories.

Time: 67 Minutes
Distance: 3.26
Calories: 424

I did Disc #6 and Ab Ripper X as well.  Two minutes.

Is My Treadmill Dying?

I know I've fretted about this before.  I think my treadmill is starting the long decline toward death.  It seems to speed up and slow down on its own.  Once I got into the higher speeds, it didn't seem to do it as much.  I don't know if I can trust the counts.  We'll see what happens tomorrow.  May consider finding and trying a new belt for it.

Time: 64 Minutes
Distance: 3.25 Miles
Calories: 423

P90X: Disc #5 and Ab Ripper X: 3 minutes

Very Little Improvement

Tonight I made it 61 minutes.  I forgot to write down my figures.  The last time I glanced I think it was something like 334 calories and somewhere around three miles.

I also did disc #4 and Ab Ripper X.  Three minutes each.  I'm really starting to feel it in my abs again.  Hoping I can stick with this.  By the end of the month I will be doing 1/3 of the Ab Ripper.  I'd like to be doing the five minutes without stopping.

I Don't Care for "Relationships"

I've decided I have heard the word "relationship(s)" far too many times in the last few weeks.  I'm annoyed.  Seems everyone is working on, starting, enhancing, boosting, etc. their relationships.  Pole dancing, stripping, "toys", date nights, lingerie, and it seems like it's all women doing the work to "improve" the relationship.

Here is my proposal:

If he's into you, he's going to want to have sex.
If he's into you, he's going to want to do things together.
If he's into you, he's going to talk to you.

Now, that said, there is the little factor of relativity.  It's all relative.  Don't compare, don't take notes, don't find out how much or how little from your friends.  This time it really is all about you.

I refuse to hang from a pole, remove my clothes slowly, or wiggle any of my body parts to get my man's attention.  I'm not going to read a how to book or watch an instructional video.  I know after 26 years he's not going to ask or plan anything.  Neither do I, so it's pretty quiet around our house.  Sometimes I wish my husband was my "best friend."  Sometimes I long for us to be able to have deep conversations and hash things out.  Sometimes I yearn to hear his feelings about a topic he could probably care less about.  Sometimes I wish he'd get passionate about something.  The truth is:

It's my problem.  He's happy.  He has no complaints.  A far as I know he's never strayed and he seems satisfied to come straight home from work.  Most of the time I'm OK with that.  I suppose the day he speaks up and tells me he's dissatisfied, then we have a problem, but for now, It's my problem and I'm working through it.

In the Middle of It

It is almost August 15.  I am two weeks into the month and don't feel like I have made much progress.  Made it to 58 minutes tonight and did three minutes each disk #3 and Ab Ripper X of the P90X.

Time: 58
Distance: 2.45
Calories: 319
Incline: 12

I'm 30 minutes shy of my original record last month.  Pretty bummed about it and hoping the work I'm doing with P90X is going to start paying off in my running.  It's supposed to make me a better runner.  I suppose we shall see.

Last Post For Back to School

Tonight is my last night of school.  Five years ago I walked up the steps to my local Community College (now a state college) and sat down in a desk for the first time in 18 years.  It was College Algebra.  I made a C.  I went to two schools for a while, got burned out within a few months, so I quit the brick and mortar school and went online part time.  That was taking forever.  The school I was attending lost its accreditation, so I transferred to the one I am finished with tonight.  What a journey it has been.

Still Not Feelin' It

It's been three or four days now since this draggy stuff hit me again.  I did 55 minutes and just didn't want to run anymore.  Gonna see through it.  Gotta fight the urge to quit.

Distance: 2.45 miles
Calories: 319
Incline: 11
Time: 55 minutes

Also did disk #2 of P90X and Ab Ripper X.  Tonight began three minutes.  It's surprising how much longer 60 seconds is.

Still Groggy

I'm still dragging tonight.  52 minutes.  I think I'm going to take tomorrow off and not try to do anything.  I need to sort this out.

Distance: 2.15
Calories: 280
Incline: 10 min

I did disk #1 and Ab Ripper X.  Monday starts three minutes.

Where Did My Energy Go?

Totally sapped tonight.  I feel like a zombie.  I did 49 minutes and just had to quit.  My mind was checked out and my body was like lead.  I've been trying to eat more calories to help fuel these extra workouts.  Looks like that may not be the answer.  I don't know what to do now.  Really frustrated.  Seem to get so weak sometimes.

Distance: 1.95 miles
Calories: 253

I did 2 minutes of disk 11 and Ab Ripper tonight.

Done With School, Starting the Job Search

School ends for me on Monday.  I've actually been looking for a job for over a year, but not looking to get one.  I've been looking at what's out there.  Frankly, I haven't seen anything.  I interviewed for a few IT positions here locally through the schools.  What a mess that was.  I took their aptitude tests, jumped through all their hoops and got an e-mail that I "didn't fit the interview criteria."

My friend seems to think I'm overqualified for the jobs.  I disagree.  I think I need to find one company somewhere that will give me experience.  After that, if I want to move I can.

No Smashed Records Tonight

Kind of an anticlimactic (is that how that word is spelled?) evening.  After smashing my new records two nights in a row I thought for sure I'd be able to make the third time charm.  'Twas not to be.  I think I tried to run to early in the day after running until 8:00 the night before.  It was less that 24 hours I was breaking through to 80 minutes.  I wanted to get the run over with so I could watch some TV and work on school work.  Four days left!

I only made it to 60 on the first round.  I was so disappointed I increased my speed back up at 3 minute intervals and was able to catch up with my record from last night, but definitely didn't break it.  I made it to 114 minutes on the second round and quit at 5.07 miles and 658 calories.  I came back later, found my place and finished out the last 20 minutes at a good jog.

Total run time: 133 minutes
First round: 60
Incline: 8
Calories: 800
Distance: 6.16

Also did disc #10 and Ab Ripper X for two minutes each.  I'll be ready to add a minute in three days.

Next!

I have been doing two things since I started back running again.  I drink a glass of orange juice before I run and after I run I drink a protein drink.  It's a Bolthouse Farms Protein drink either the Mango or the Coffee.  It seems to be fixing that emptied out feeling I've been having able two thirds through my runs.  Beat yesterday's time by a whole minute tonight!

I didn't beat the old record of 86 minutes on the first round, but I made it to 80--sort of a new old record.  I started the week with a first round of 72 minutes.  That means I'm averaging a shave each day of two minutes.  I also beat my overall time to 800 with a new record of 133 minutes.

174.8 Pounds this morning!  That's five pounds down from that scary place I was on Sunday (179+).  Had to have been water weight from my period.  Phew.  My goal for this next year is another 50 pounds.  Wouldn't 125 pounds be cute on my 5'4" figure?  I'd be una chica caliente.

Overall time to 800: 133 min
First round: 80
Incline: 7
Distance: 6.16 miles
P90X: 2 minutes

I need to add ten minutes to my first round before I can start counting down to switching to five minutes.  I added two minutes to yesterday, so maybe I will finally beat the six minute intervals by Tuesday next week.  Then I have to do six days beating it before I can progress to five minute intervals.  It may seem a little confusing, but not to me and that's what matters.

I also did two minutes of disc 9 and Ab Ripper X.  My legs were kind of tired for all those jumping jacks.  Uggh.  Two minutes of Ab Ripper is about all I can do.  Going out for dinner on Saturday.  I was hoping the whole Ab thing would begin to show, but it doesn't seem to be making much of a difference only 8 days into the new regime.

The Way He Looked At Her

I was with friends this past weekend and I saw the most beautiful thing.  I saw a man look at his wife with so much love it gave me goosebumps.  He looked at her and loved her with his eyes.  I couldn't take my eyes off him for a moment.  I wonder what that feels like.  To see that look in someone's eyes for me and only me.

78 Minutes!

I made it 78 minutes tonight.  I started the run hoping for 76, but when I got there I told myself I wanted 78 instead of 76 and it worked.  I wish I had that mental strength all the time.  I still weighed 176 this morning.  I wish I could break through this plateau I've been on losing the same six or seven pounds over and over.

Total time: 132 Minutes
First round: 78 minutes
Distance: 6.16 miles
Calories: 800
Incline: 6 minutes

Also did two minutes of disc #8 Core Synergistics and Ab Ripper X.  I think I'm really going to like disc 8 as the weeks go by.  Looking forward to my graduation get together with good friends and good times at a nice little restaurant.  I'm done with school in less than a week.  After five years, it's almost over!  Woo Hoo!

I am less than a mile short of my distance goal of 7 miles for the Seven Mile Bridge Run.  When I make it to seven miles, it will really be time to start narrowing down the time.  Hoping that in the month of September, I can see that last mile tacked on.

Movin Up!

Tonight I moved up a minute on the P90X discs to two minutes.  I did number 7 which was thankfully X Stretch and felt s-o-o-o good!  Ab Ripper added the backward bicycle and a few of the frogs.  I was really feeling it on the sides for some reason.  I'll take that.  My run was not very successful, but I'm forgiving myself on days when I just don't feel like it.  I've got time.  At least I'm up and moving, right?

My weight was 176 this morning.  Having been at 178 or so yesterday, I'm hoping this is water still hanging around from all the junk food.  I had a pancake for breakfast yesterday and three pancakes for breakfast on Saturday.  I also went out for lunch.  Need to concentrate on eating the right things for running.

I made it a whopping 4.79 miles and burned 623 calories tonight.  Not the best, but I ran and added 2 minutes to my first round (74 minutes).

Another Great Workout!

I don't mind saying I ran my butt off tonight!  So excited.  I broke the 800 calorie mark by 138 minutes.  That shaves 4 minutes off my old time two days ago.  Woo hoo!

Distance: 6.16 miles
Incline: 4 min
Calories: 800
Time to 800 Calories: 138 min

I am still putting on weight.  I am up to 179.  That means I have gained 11 pounds since April.  I felt it in my clothes today.  The size 14 pants I bought to go to an interview were a little snug around the mid section.  Hopefully the P90X Ab Ripper workout is going to start chiseling on those abs.  Tonight was Disc #7 and Ab Ripper X.  Last night to do one minute.  Tomorrow I will do disc #8 but add a minute to the workout.

Workin' Through It

I didn't want to run tonight, but I felt like I could walk, so I got on the treadmill and did 55 minutes.  I burned 296 calories.  Not the 800, but I did something.  I have to practice forgiveness and know that I am not going to have a perfect night of running every night.

Did my P90X workout.  Can't seem to decide on how I want to tackle the discs.  One minute at a time, two minutes at a time.  School is over in 8 days.  My husband told me I can work out all day after that if I choose.  Ha ha.  He doesn't realize I plan on going back to riding my bike around the lake hopefully three mornings a week.

I want to lose another 50 pounds.  I want to be a size 8.  I want to be in the single digits.  I want to weigh 120.

Rockin' 800

Disc 5 and Ab Ripper X out of the way.  One minute each, but I discovered there are more discs than I thought.  There are 11 discs.  I want to do them all.  I decided to step my work out up to 2 minutes on each disc.  We'll see where that takes me.

Intervals: 6 minute
Incline: 2
Time to 800 calories: 139 minutes

A little surprised it took me longer to get to the 800 calorie mark when I ran six minutes longer today than yesterday.

I've been starving.  My stomach is growling and I get so hungry in the middle of a run all I can think about is stopping my run to eat.  I did.  I ate two slices of swiss cheese.  My weight is creeping up a bit as well.  I've gained a solid nine pounds since my last race.  I've been eating food leftover from a church picnic.  Hot dogs, chips, soda . . .  I suppose I no longer need to look into that.  ha ha.

New Month New Goals

August is here and school is almost over for me.  I've started back to work on P90X and set some new goals.  One of which is 800 calories a work out!  It a lot ends up being a little over 6 miles.  Since my goal is seven miles for the race next year, I'd say that's the way to go.

Stayed with the six minute intervals because I haven't beat it yet.  I made it to the 60 minute mark before I quit quit and walked again.

Time to 800 calories: 138

Disc 4 and Ab Ripper X: 1 minute each