Just for Fun

I ran in shorts today! It got up to 62 degrees in Belen today. It was such a beautiful day. Seth had to go to the doctor to update his shots so he dropped me off at his parents' house on the way. I ran outside in order to take advantage of the sun. I really need the Vitamin D. I don't get out much :) Unfortunately it was a little too windy for perfect running conditions. On the way out it seemed like there was only a slight breeze, but coming back I was running into the wind and was surprised at how strong it was. Anyway, I wimped out and ended up walking about 1/4 of a mile. Still it was a great day for running!

Also, my knee was a little sore. I think it always is when I haven't run outside for a while. It is still sore tonight, but it has definitely been worse :)

A solid 8 hours of sleep last night! It was amazing!

I didn't run yesterday because I woke up around 3 am Tuesday morning sick to my stomach. I didn't feel good most of the day so I just took it easy.

 Today, I went to the rec center all ready to make up for it and have a great work out. Well, Simeon decided he's been being too good lately. Anytime I would set him down in his car seat he would just cry and cry. So I ended up doing 25 minutes on the exercise bike, while holding him. Talk about killer on my back. Anyway, it was better than nothing. I might try to get out later today with the jogging stroller for a short run. It probably won't work out though, I've got LOTS of company coming in this weekend so it's a bit of an insane week. I have a plan for tomorrow morning though and it has to do with animal crackers. We'll have to see how it works out.
 

It was another amazingly sunny day. By the end of my run I was wishing it was slightly cooler. I had planned on running a longer loop than I usually do. I got down to the last place I could turn to go home before making the long loop. I felt good and knew I could go on but then I stepped on a rock and turned my ankle. Actually, the funny thing is that the sidewalk ended and where the sidewalk should be there is a whole bunch of dirt. I looked at it and said "That is a turned ankle just waiting to happen." So I ran on the road and still managed to turn my ankle. Only me.

Anyway, I decided to go ahead and take that turn back to our house. Instead of a 2 or 2.5 mile run it only ended up being a 1.5 mile run. 

20 minutes on the elliptical and no numb toes! Yea!

1 mile running, .25 walking on the treadmill today. We wanted to be in Albuquerque by noon and I didn't get out the door until 9:15. So I had about 2 hours for my run, for me to shower and get dressed, Seth to shower and get dressed, Simeon to take a bath and get dressed, prepare us a lunch, fill the diaper bag, etc, etc. So I had wanted to do 2 miles today and I was sure that I could, but I didn't have that much time. So I just did a mile.

 I've missed blogging this week but now I've gone back and updated stuff.