Allow me to introduce myself

Hi people! Not sure if anyone is out there! I'm shouting for company on this blog, but it's going unanswered!

Today will be my last day at Curves! Kind of sad, kind of exciting! Joining a new gym close to the new office starting tomorrow. I hope, without the help of the exact workout, I can still keep it up!

Thanks to Keith for two great runs this week in DC. Wish we had been able to pull off our mini-training of running in the afternoon, next morning and next afternoon, but I wanted to get you to stop crying so I agreed to just two afternoon jogs. Maybe next time.

Hangin' in there

I'm going to keep posting, even though I don't think anyone is out there!

Had a decent run this morning - didn't feel good running, and it started to rain half-way through, and I thought I was going really slow, and then when I just google Pedometer-ed it, I ended up with 4.5 miles. So, I'm ok with that!

Rich

Scott's current Facebook status:
"Scott is back in the saddle...and amused that Lance Armstrong had his bike stolen, had a flat tire, and then crashed at the Tour of California."

So, Scott, you're ok smack-talking Lance Armstrong, completely oblivious to the smack-talk going on over here about you?

That's rich.

(Haha! Almost put that as a comment on your FB status, but not sure that's the spot for public ribbing. Over here, though, well, that's all this blog is about!)

Thanks!

Thanks for updating the spreadsheet, Keith! I've gotten some good miles in this month, but not real speed. Maybe tomorrow!

Last Day Scott

Okay Scott, I have given you a reprieve since you are my new Texas Hold Poker hero but today is the last day. If you don't post before the day is over I will start releasing the secret files. A few hints: "Fluish" (and I have a new story about her by the way) "Black Socks", "Give me the Keys", "Sure you were reading your Bible", "Brad" and those are only the ones that you probably want me to bring up compared the the other stuff. So, get out the laptop and post your workouts. The clock is running!

Happy Friday

The workouts for this week include 42 minutes on the treadmill with interval training, spin class for 50 minutes, lower weights for 85 minutes, flexibility for 50 minutes. Missed this a.m. Hope to do either a spin class or other workout in the a.m. Have a great day everyone!

Where's the smack talk?? Where's the pay-off on Keith's threat since Scott hasn't posted?

Come on, what's the entertainment value in just posting exercise!?!

Pushed out a 5k on the treadmill last night, but just barely.

Gotta get a good workout in tonight! Starting the day with a bagel and going out to lunch with the office girls as a mini-baby shower for Kristie!

Posting!

I'm posting just so Keith doesn't employ the same tactics on me.

Curves last night - one of my last times to go before joining the new gym by the office!!

It's going to be 60 degrees today, so I'm hoping for a good jog this afternoon!

Wrestle Mania???

5K in the books for the day in 27:09. Then hit the weight. Did double sets on arms since my arms are half what they should be. Using the same logic, I only have to do half a set on abdomen! (We can work on reciprocal numbers and fractions later, for those of you who didn't get that one, Scott!) Then I was on to the steam room. Love the steam room cause when I come out of about 15 minutes in 120 degree steam it is my only REAL chance to "Look Hot!". So you take what you can get. Okay, Scott, I am gonna say something mean about you everyday until you post to the blog. Each day it will get more and more personal. Day One: Scott used to wrestle with a neighbor in their underwear between their house and I did the same. The problem was my wrestling buddy was named Pam, his was named Mike!!! Maybe you should post now, Scott!!!

Another day at the gym...then a buffet

Made it to the gym this a.m. for 20 minutes on the treadmill, 45 minutes of lower body weights and 10 minutes of flexibility. Good way to start the day. And, THEN, Scott and just ended the day with a great evening with Keith & Debbie at a piano concert and a buffet, including dessert. (But let me clarify, Keith did not have dessert!). Pretty late now, so it actually might be "too early for me tomorrow morning" to be back on the workout circuit...will go early evening instead after I get home from work. Later...

A long run!

I had a great run this morning. According to Google Pedometer, I got in 6.84 miles in 61 minutes!

It's amazing how that works with running. Some days you have it, and some days you just don't! I wish I could figure out what the magic formula is. It makes me nervous committing to things like the American Odyssey. What if that's one of my days?

I went to bed last night hoping for a good run today. It was a high of 60 degrees yesterday, and we were supposed to flirt with 70 today. And when I got up and on the road, I knew immediately that I could do a long run.

Of course, I think I've counter-acted the good effects of the run throughout the rest of the day. I feel like I've eaten 10,000 calories!

Look out Scale!

Way to go Barbara and Maureen. You guys are keeping us together. Love the idea of the second shot at the new year. I am ready. Less than two months till the 10K and less than three months till the American Odyssy. It is going to be a great spring. A little under the weather this weekend so I am using that as an excuse. However, tomorrow I start again in earnest. Look out scale, you are gonna think I am somebody else.

Back on the Blog

Had #'s from last week in January, but already moved calendar to February. Gotta get back on here more often...it's been crazy but that's no excuse!! Anyway, this week Feb 1st did 30 min elliptical, 20 minutes lower weights and 10 min flexibility. Feb 3rd 11 minutes treadmill to warm up, 30 minutes upper weights and 10 minutes flexibility. Yesterday, February 6th, I did 15 minutes of lower body strength. Today, February 7th I was ramping up (in my mind...and the body will follow, right?) for spring outdoor cycling by doing a spin class for 55 minutes. After that I did 10 minutes of flexibility. Been working most of the day today and tomorrow's another work day, too. But....my plan is to go to the club tomorrow a.m. to get ready for a big day. Tonight is fun with Keith & Debbie at a Bavarian Grill Tomorrow night is fun with Keith & Debbie listening to piano and eating a buffet dinner...that's right a buffet dinner. It's a good life!! I BETTER work out tomorrow a.m.! Oh yeah, and the Capitol 10K is right around the corner!

Pushing it

Got Curves in this morning, but it was a complete mental game! Still tired from the trip to Dallas (SO disappointed I didn't get to see you, Barbara!), and my body just wanted to be in bed. But, that's what this blog is all about!

Chinese New Year?

Not sure our New Year's Resolutions worked out so well for this group!

I can only speak for myself, of course. And it wasn't my body that was speaking this morning, it was the scale. And it was screaming loud and clear, "whoa! girl! whatchu been eatin'!?!"

But, we all get a second chance! This Friday is the CHINESE NEW YEAR! It's like a "get out of jail free" card! We get another attempt at New Year's Resolutions!

So my workout goals stand - the push ups, the running (another month, another 10k!), the walking the dog.

But I gotta get a handle on this eating thing! The scale just can't take it! So after the celebrations for the second New Year (you gotta have celebrations on the New Year, right?), it's back on track for all of us!