spinnnnn

I love spin class! Nothing like getting all the exercise out of the way early Sunday morning. I did back and biceps for a 1/2 hour before spin, then spin for 45 min, then abs for 1/2 hour and then another 20 minutes of cardio.....I am a maniac. But I am slightly bloated (A.F.). Went to the beach then finally relaxed this weekend! I actually look forward to my long workouts in the weekend.....I hate having to rush like I do when I workout during the week (in the a.m.).

moving helps you lose weight

So I put on the marriage 10 (like the freshman 15 but way harder to take off because Im not 18 anymore). I have been killing myself to lose it for at least 6 months. A pound or two would come off then right back on. Sooooo with moving and going up and down 3 flights of stairs at the old place about 70 times a day bringing stuff to the new place..and painting...and yardwork, etc. I have lost about 8 lbs! Also cut out alcohol during the week (unless Im out to dinner), and not having as much time to snack....I am so thrilled. I fit into pants and clothes that I almost donated because they havent fit me in 2 years or so. I was convinced they were shrunk by the dryer. I am motivated to keep it off by my progress. And how hard it is to lose weight. I used to just be able to exercise it all away...but once I was in my 30s it is not so easy. Just wanted to say sometimes skinnybitches gain weight too...and get upset about it. And it is just as much a struggle for a thin person to keep off weight. I hate when people see me and just assume that I sit around eating bon bons all day thanking my lucky stars that I am skinny and dont have to do a thing about it. It is really hard work staying in shape. Just to let you know

Ive been so busy!

So we just bought a new house and that is why I have been MIA...updating the blog is not a priority right now. So wanted to update with a picture from my last race...The Parker House 2 mile fun run and beer party. It was a lot of fun and we got two shirts (sweatshirt and long sleeved T) and I ran my fastest mile ever...I finished 2 miles in 15:38...I could barely believe my eyes when I got close enough to see the clock. What a great feeling. I probably owe it to my husband who runs very fast (his leisurely pace) and I have been going on some short runs with him. I guess it helped. This picture was from the very end of the race...I was sprinting hard once I could see the finish. Look at the agony on my face...so worth it at the finish line though! I was initially hoping to beat 18 min...never guessing that I would run in less than 16!

after 3 weeks off

So I am HATING not running! I took 3 weeks off and I think my knees are finally OK---I went to a sports medicine doc. and I still have a slight prob with them...Im going to go to PT but I started running again verrry slowly. I havent done more than 2 miles---so bumming...but I got the Nike Plus and LOVE IT! I really hope to do a 1/2 marathon in Oct, but if I cant I will try for the spring. My sister calls me Forrest Gump...if my body would just let me I think I could just run forever!!!

my race!

So we ran the Jersey Shore Relay in April....it was my first race, and what a great time!!!! Our team was wonderful and we ran our legs and the last leg together so I did a total of 9.4 miles! We came in as a team under 16 min of our projected time. There was a big party at the end, with food and beer! We raised $1100 bucks for Special Olympics. I had to take 3 weeks off and I am getting physical therapy...I overtrained...I will be smarter the next time.

I love body glide!!!

So I was having some chafing issues.....well this body glides stuff REALLY WORKS!!!!! So thankful for it!

8 miles is my favorite and I hauled ass!!!!

Not really sure why, but I like an 8 mile run the best! I dropped back down, because 10 miles really roughed up my knees last week (and because my gym was closing early and I did not have enough time to run 10 miles), I find that 8 miles makes me feel great but does not leave me limping away from the treadmill. Yes I am still running inside---it is wayyyy to cold and windy at the beach to start running outside. Hopefully in a couple of weeks it will start to be nice. I am starting to do some more lunges/squats and exercises that strengthen your quads---I read that helps support your knees. I think Ill call my cousin, a physical therapist, to see if she can recommend any. That all being said, I hauled ass today during my run to get it finished by closing time (and still have time to cool down and stretch) and I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to keep a faster pace for extended periods of time. So I am going to try and push myself harder with speed. It is still not that fast compared to many who run....but I was very proud to run 8 miles in 78 minutes and 32 sec. ( : That is with about 5-7 min of easy jogging at a slow speed. If I nixed that warm up I would have been faster.

Im especially hungry today and ate my usual sunday reward for running long and hard....egg, cheese and bacon on an english muffin from quick chek and Starbucks skim white mocha (didnt finish the latte though), and now I am just rehydrating and still unfortunately hungry. Which is weird because I am usually less hungry on running days....I dont know.