Kettlebell? More like Kettlehell...

Well my friends after a week that ended up being more busy than I had even imagined, I ended up only going to the gym Monday, Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday I had my foot fried which cut out Tuesday, Wed and Thurs... by Friday I could walk again decently and didnt have super swollen foot by day end. I got home from work at 9 on Friday, after getting in at 730. I chose crackers cheese and wine over the gym. Sue me.

Saturday I did 20 min on the elliptical, foot felt iffy, then did 20 min of weights. Then Sunday, I did a kettleball class. I LOVED it. Today, my legs and sides hurt. In an awesome sore way. I will return for sure.

I am out in CA (as of this am) for work. I hate the time change, I hate the planes and how dehydrated I always feel. I hate how tired I am when it's only 530 PST time. We have meetings tomorrow am at 930 (so will feel like 1230) so I have the Equinox schedule in my blackberry. I don't feel like venturing there today, however, I might venture to the hotel gym just to do some elliptical and get my body moving. No chance I can run which is quite funny. I more than likely will do another hour or so of work and then work out... then eat... then work some more... we shall see. Being busy is great, being too busy, not so great.

My plan tomorrow is spin (dependent on when I wake up), if not, hotel gym. Then Wednesday treadmill running or weights... no early yoga class- bummer. Thursday I will be in LA. I'm dying for a run on the beach- YAY!

Nothing else to report. Clearly I am not on my running track this week. Perhaps that will motivate me to run 2 m tonight!!! Then 3 or so Thursday am and Saturday/Sunday I can run a loop of the park. The half is in like 7 weeks. Problematic. Not motivated. YIKES!

Bummer of Bad News

Eff the bearer, I'm the bummer. I honestly have no positive blogging news. No PR's, no great workouts, nothing great to say except I didnt slip on my way to work today. I also, only walked to the corner, hailed a cab, and then walked like 20 steps to our bldg door. I did, however, compliment a kid in the elevator on her umbrella (Hello Kitty and so precious!) and stupidly asked her if she thought I fit under it with her, which caused her to try and open it and have the mother almost kill me. YIKES. I need to learn some mom things quick before I get the boot from the UWS.

Let's see. Well, perhaps the good news will start next week in CA. Unclear.

Right now I have a burnt up foot (yes, again!) but I'm hoping (as is the podiatrist) that this will be the last time. The last burning did wonders, so hopefully this will be the same. I am wearing running sneaks to work (terrible looking but super functional) as not doin gso last time almost crippled me. Hobbling is the worst.

No workout yesterday, today and most likely not tomorrow as I'll be travelign up to Boston for the day. GROSS.

Positive news: The groundhog didnt see his shadow. I'll take anything to believe Spring is on the way :) I love my Hunters but I've used them more than I ever use snowboots in the winter!

Happy hump day!

They never said it'd be easy.

So yea, Fell off a bit last week. Monday and Tuesday I was in Boston for work, working like a nut job. Wednesday and Thursday I worked out (Wednesday run, Thursday I have no idea). Friday I had an early ass meeting in CT and then was so busy and then had a headache (pressure? atmosphere?). Saturday I did Jillian and Sunday I was sick to my stomach (onions, don't ask) before my workout (planned) so I canned it.

This am I had time for 2.5m on the treadmill. Hardly a workout but I'm counting it as one.

Tomorrow's plan is weights in the am. I have dinner in the pm. Wednesday is more of the same but I will also squeeze in a run during work- Hallelujah. Thursday its back up to Boston so it might be an off day.

Friday will be a run. Then we'll see. I need to do weights and run and do yoga between Sat and Sun. I am signed up for the Gridiron but may do dinner with freinds Sat night so might just run on my own on Saturday or Sunday.

 I leave Monday for SFO/LAX for the week. I have the Equinox schedule downloaded already. I will workout. I am most looking forward to my Thursday am run on the beach in Santa Monica- OH YEEA!!!! Highlight of next week for sure!!!

There are still 9 full weeks before the half marathon. i still think I have enough time to get some speedwork under my belt and to be OK distance wise. I havent been running a ton but when I do I have no problem witht he distance, just the getting started. As long as I run say 2,4,5 this week I should be OK.

Long time between posts

Well, the resolutioners are still going strong- its pretty impressive I must say. Good for them. We're a healthy bunch here on the UWS.

I've ran a few times since the 19th... maybe 2x? 3x? I finally ran 3x last week which felt great. Was a super stressful time at work.  I've been working ridiculous hours (12-13-14 etc) with no mental breaks etc. There has been some drama too so its been uber exhausting. To add to it I've been traveling so it's been a lot. I've been sticking to it and made it to the gym 5x last week, 3 running, 2 yoga and did weights once. They weren't the most quality workouts but they were workouts nonetheless.

This weeks plan:
Mon & Tues- I was in Boston, busy, no workouts, meeting all day!!!
Wednesday- I meant to run but the good treadmills were taken. I ran/walked up hills for 28 minutes and then did the ARC trainer for 12 minutes. I meant to stretch yet all the Resolutioners were hogging the stretch areas. Instead I did nothing and walked home and started this.
Thursday- Up early for weights :) ARMS and ABS and some other cardio circuit things. We shall see. I'm on a tight time schedule as I have to be at work relatively early.... so we shall see.

The remainder of the week is up in the air because I go and get my foot cut up tomorrow. Well we'll see. I can't tell if its better/worse, idk. So we'll see. If the foot is fine then Saturday will be running/spin, Sunday will be yoga and Friday will be spin and or weights. If my foot is cut up, then Friday will be stretch/arms/abs and Saturday might be rest with Sunday being something not stressful- we shall see. I am traumatized from last time when I really hurt my leg after hobbling all over. We shall see.

Running plans:
Next wkd: Gridiron- except now I am meant to go out to dinner Saturday night. UGH.

Weight/Eating
Weight is up/steady. I think stress isnt helping. Eating has been OK but I need to start the clean biz again.

a run and a plan

I need a plan. This is clear.

4/3/2011- More half marathon. I'm in.

Don't lecture me on the cost. I live near the park. It's easy and convinient and I can walk home after.

 I have 10 weeks to get in better half marathon shape. I can def get in decent shape.



On deck: a run with the boss this pm and on Friday. Weights tomorrow.
Winter is certainly starting to get to me!!!

one fleeting second...

for one fleeting second tonight i thought about signing up to run another marathon. WHAT is wrong with me?!?

so it's official. i will pick a half marathon to run in april/may/june. long enough to train and potentially get better/faster and then also enough time so that if they cut into my foot in 10 days i have enough time to heal. clearly need to work on speed.

april/may/june goals (perhaps i'll run 2?) will be a solid 2:12. i think i can do it

Running

Last night I was frozen from being outside for 5 min ('feels like 5' source: weatherchannel.com) but went to the gym just because I was getting a massage later on and couldn't go home. I thought I would run 2-3m, stretch, steam and shower before a leisurely dinner and perhaps a mani. Instead, I got on the treadmill and ran 6 miles. I haven't run that often whatsoever since the marathon. I ran 2m on Monday, 2x I ran 4-5m with my boss and 4m the week after the marathon. That is 4x in 10 weeks- pathetic. Last night when I was on the treadmill (WAAAAY too cold for outside) I honestly felt alive. I felt like I felt better than I have in months. I felt like I was powerful, calm and able to conquer whatever I may need to do.

I need to get a plan and stick with it related to running. While I know its nuts I think I might run the More half marathon. I know its 2 laps in the park but it's also familiar stomping ground. I loved the Manhattan half because you know what to expect and can practice there. Another idea is the NJ Shore half but that's way more complicated.

foot is status quo- may be dug up next week. gross.

Nothing else to report- fun weekend coming up. I hope to make it to the gym today. Waiting on a delivery though...