Mrs. Potato Head Lips

I could easily get back in shape if I never had to work! This week is my Spring Break and I have done well about being active.

Sunday, March 28th:
I ran 3 miles in 37 minutes. This equals a 12:20 min/mile. I was able to keep an average heart rate of 174. The first 1.5 miles felt great. After that I struggled and ended up walking quite a bit. My legs felt very heavy. At least, my blood blister/callous isn't getting any worse.

Monday, March 29th:
I ran for another 2 miles, in just over 22 minutes. Averaging a 11:25 min/mile. I did great with my heart rate and was able to keep the average to 141. (Seems kind of suspicious...). On this run I passed a friendly lady with Mrs. Potato Head Lips!!

After my run, I did a cool down walk with Blue, where we walked another 0.8 miles. We would have kept going, but it started to get cold and rain was blowing sideways so we decided to turn around.

Tuesday, March 30th:
I decided Blue earned a long walk, so we headed out for a walk (with many stops to sniff at each of the trees and fire hydrants). We walked 2.2 miles and he was definitely tired by the end.

Wednesday, March 31st:
I had great intentions today to go for a bike ride. I even: got dressed, filled up the camelbak, got my bike helmet on, went out to the bikes and realized, not gonna happen. My bike (which I knew) has a punctured tire so I was planning on riding Matt's, until I realized his has clip pedals and I've never ridden with my feet attached to the bike. (I decided it would be better to try this when people were around if I needed help). So, back inside I went and then took Blue out for a walk. All in all, great intentions, but no highlight for today.

The rest of the week:
I will go for a run tomorrow. And then, we are going to the Bahamas!! We might be bringing our tennis rackets, we are gonna do a intro scuba lesson, maybe some running on the beach, swimming, and most importantly...RELAXING!!!

3 runs, 2 walks

I'm not doing well about exercising. At least some of the days I have been motivated by my neighbor.

I ran:

• 3 miles in 36 minutes (~12 min/mile) on March 5th.
• 2 miles in 23 minutes (~11:30 min/mile) on March 8th
  
• 2 miles in 22 minutes (~11 min/mile) on March 22nd.
  

I have walked with Victoria & Blue

• 1.8 miles in 35 minutes on March 23rd.
• 2.1 miles in 47 minutes on March 26th.

My heart rate monitor has not been working. I think it will soon be time for a new watch, not quite sure which one would be the best.

Last week, the weather got chilly near the end. It had been gorgeous (mid/high 70's) and then later in the week only up to the low 50's. It is kind of gloomy now, but I think I am going to run. I am on my spring break so I hope to get in some good runs this week. The biggest excitement is, on Friday we are headed to the Bahamas for 4 days!

2 Runs, about 1 Month apart

On Monday January (Yes, I said January) I had the opportunity to go for a run. I went for 2 miles in 23 minutes. This means I averaged 11:30 min/mile. My average heart rate was 164. Truthfully, it was so long ago I don't remember it.

Mother Nature has made it difficult to run outside this year. We have had a historic snowfall. I thought I moved south to get away from all of the snow. We did manage to have some fun between all of the shoveling. Great neighbors made shoveling 30+ inches at least a little tolerable.






Today my schedule & mother nature have finally worked together and I got out for a run. (First run in 34 days). I ran 2 miles in 22:45. This works out to an 11:22 min/mile. My average HR was 171. My knees were a little sore at the start, but then were fine.

Here's to getting back on track...need to look great in 75 days!!!