Surprise afternoon

On Wednesday's for 6 weeks I am committed to be a chaperone at Ski Bradford - which I actually never really mind. It is a nice time to observe the boys with their peers - something I don't get to see much. The only bad thing is that it is a long time (4+ hours) to sit around the crowded ski lodge. In the past weeks I have snowboarded with J, this week I planned to sneak in a run and packed all my gear... including hat, gloves, and running shoes. At the last minute, I decided that I did not have to go - there were already 5 other moms going and K reassured me that she would help T rent a snowboard - so I ducked out. At first I really did not know if I wanted the afternoon off, but it did turn out to be a lovely quiet afternoon.I went out for my run and forced myself to run the long loop around B school, I was thinking the entire run that I must be going more than 5 miles, it turns out that it was just barely 5 miles and I did have to do a little walking, but I finished in 60 minutes. Slow, but I was alone and it was cold out... I still need to figure out how to speed up my pace. I had a quick hot tub and then sat on the couch for almost 2 hours... at last minute I got up and power cleaned and folded laundry. The dogs were certainly happy that I was home and it was nice to actually spend time in the house, it doesn't happen often enough.

Snowboard manual

I thought that it was going to rain today and cancel skiing, instead it was warm and sunny and I brought Lee's snowboard and J and I went out together for a little. I was proud of myself and I did really well. Despite the long day, I headed out to the Y and did the step-n-sculpt, it was a fabulous class with a lot of drills. I was hoping that it would help me sleep a little better tonight, it didn't....

Post holiday guilt?

New Year's resolution or post holiday guilt, but I went spinnig with Christa tonight. It was a new teacher, Amy, and I really liked her. It feels good to exercise at night and then go home to a quiet house. I really wanted to watch trashy tv tonight, instead I got inundated with election coverage. I guess I will have to get used to that for the next year...I need to find another outlet to get my mind off of work - for times when I can't zone out to the tv...

Yesterday's run

felt soo good that I am completely inspired to run some more.. sadly my ankle hurts. I didn't sleep well, so I got up and did a 20 minute power - lifting routine (Gilad) he is mild and so good for a morning routine. I packed my gym back for all the choices, spinning, treadmill, swim because I don't know what the day is going to be like. I worked hard and got thru my FS at work and then went for a swim. It was not my best but it felt good to be moving. The spin class tonight is full...

Today's run

The weather is getting a little better - it is in the 40's and S and I are talking about a 1/2 marathon this spring...I am scared to commit to that - es specially with trying to train in the winter.We ran 4.8 to the high school and it felt great, I had been nervous about "going 5"...

Bootcamp Michelle

Step n SculptMichelle was a no show- what a disappointment! It was Joan teaching today, who I really like for spinning but not so much for step - es specially when my expectations were set on Michelle.. oh well....

Indoor baseball

Went to strike one today for their first game, it really is fun to watch them out playing, esp because there are no practices, only games. We are completely over scheduled but hopefully we can manage these next few weeks and still keep the homework going...

The longest day

for the next couple of weeks Wednesdays will be es specially hard. Starting with band at 7:10 am until 12, then home to walk the dogs and then Ski Bradford and not home until 6. We had to skip T's basketball - we will have to figure out how to work that in next week..We are all exhausted - too much vacation - but it is a short week.

Happy 2008

Almost a perfect day for me. I slept late and had a really nice breakfast with the boys and then we went on the NY's day resolution fun run - 2 miles. My time - 21 mins, T- 22 mins and J&L finished in 24 minutes - we have come a long way in a year. It was fun! Had a great lunch and then a family trip to Barnes and Nobles and Starbucks.. I love hanging out in bookstores with a coffee. Sadly, L had to leave for DC, hopefully January will see the end of this project. The boys watched a movie and I puttered, a nice family day to start the new year.

Good bye 2007!

I had to work today. I am almost ready to get back into the routine. It was a long drive home in the snow last night, with all the boys sleeping - even the dogs. I got to work and it is nice and quiet. I am feeling so slug like and ready for New Years resolutions and good food to start. We watched "the gods must be crazy" with the boys, I am not sure how much they understand but they loved it and laughed. L and I watched Crash and fell asleep - another exciting year gone!

Josh and Lee after the Reindeer Run

11k on 11/11

Yea! 5+

So, I completely skipped out of work when I should have stayed - I need to stop the work guilt because no one cares. S and I went out to the canal and then did an extra leg down to Cedar st so more than 5 miles and maybe close to 6!! My legs hurt but I am hoping I just need to "wake them up". My diet has been so bad this week, and it is time to get serious - Mexico in 2+ weeks!

Another DOR and lots of candy

It is official - I cannot handle having candy in the house. I keep munching and munching - sugar begets more sugar... this will have to end.Also, I am getting more worried about the race next week, farther than I have ever run yet and I am way behind on any kind of "training schedule".. ,my body is feeling older, not younger!

No exercise again

Halloween is always a little crazy. T&J came right home and got their homework done, and then T went off to friends to trick or treat without adults! he is growing up, despite his wishes to stay little. J and Chip had pizza and we went out - a lot of walking for me , but no time for a real run. with the schedule change I am not sure how the exercise

HH

Happy Halloween.. nothing but candy eating todayugh- the beginning of the wicked holiday eating weeks. I am doing nothing today toward exercise, except walking around with S and eating candy. I am too busy this week to run - argh! I am so tired, it must be from the traveling and eating so much candy - bad bad bad!

Walk

So, I packed my gym bag thinking that it was cold enough to go to the Y during lunch and try out the treadmill, instead I worked through lunch and met AF for a walk. I could not convince her to run. So, I missed the real exercise which will be important if I want to attempt the 11k next week, but I did have a chance to catch up with A- also important.

2.5

ok, i got back from Denver last night and went to bed early. I really felt like a slug all day and thought I was just going to come home and walk the dogs. But, i did end up getting home early enough and it really wasn't that cold out so I wore shorts and a wind breaker and took Lexi with me and to Cedar St and back. I definitely did not push myself, but I felt really good and could have gone further. I might try the treadmill at the gym tomorrow.

World Series

no exercise today except a lot of walking. S and I went out to lunch and to the bookstore, we mutually agreed not to run today. I am disappointed that I did not get more exercise in but I had a really great day - GO RED SOX

Another airplane day

Up early at Susie's house and now trapped on an airplane. I am hoping that the descent back into oxygen will give me some energy to exercise tomorrow. long long airplane day with more bad food and no exercise