Getting back to a routine. Hopefully, it'll stick and I can build the mileage up! I want to be back to my 15+ miles weeks!
May 21 - 27
Day 141: 5.04
Miles - Despite being woken up by a quick thunderstorm at around 3am, I was up and at 'em by 6:30 this morning so that I could get an early start to my run before I go to work in the afternoon. Well, the weather had other plans. Right after 7 a line of storm blew through, but all I had to do was wait 45 mins for everything to fully clear from my area. It's been sooo long since I had a proper run! I decided at the park that I would not accept anything under 5 miles. I would love to have done a 10k, but my legs probably could only do 5 miles.
Day 142: 0
Miles - A busy-but-still-not-crazy-busy day!
Day 143: 3.17
Miles -This was a challenging run! Maybe it was because I waited to run until around 10am and it was humid. Maybe. I do know that I started out too fast, which I've been doing recently because I'm so excited to run! Lol! I liked the challenge, though wish I could've done more! Afterwards, I spent the afternoon with my mom who basically kept me company while my car was inspected before we shopped at Old Navy.
Day 144: 0
Miles - Rest day! Since I was off from work on Tuesday, I was completely confused as to what day it was! After work, I was able to catch up with a dear friend of mine who lives in Oklahoma.
Day 145: 3.13
Miles - Woke up uber early with This was a better run than Tuesdays! My speed was better than before. I definitely had a more carb/protein heavy dinner (spaghetti with meat sauce) than the other night. I'll add that to the list of good foods. The other is a rice bowl with protein (I like taco bowls!). When I got back home I used my 10 lb. kettlebell to do some arm exercise too. I'm gonna try to get my arms more toned before the wedding. I spent the rest of the day craving donuts, though. I can never win!
Day 146: 0
Miles - This was a looong day. Trying to find solutions to things in work and outside of work but not finding an answer makes me feel helpless. And I'm, typically, the person who finds the answers to help everyone out. So, I feel a little stuck right now.
Day 147: 0
Miles - I was sooo tired from waking up in the middle of the night to take care of some kitty barf. Our cat Jackson rarely throws up, but tonight he did because we tested out a new treat that my future mother-in-law gave me. Needless to say, we won't be giving him those treats again. I was probably awake for a whole hour. Blah! After a long day at work, I did have fun with some coworkers/friends at a karaoke bar. I did not sing, but had a lots of fun talking to my friends.
Total Miles this week: 11.34
Miles
Miles to Date: 158.93 Miles
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Sunday, May 21, 2017
2017 OMaD - Week 20
Hope all the ladies out there had a great Mother's Day with your mom's or with your children (human or fur babies)! This was a good week!
May 14 - 20
Day 134: 0 Miles - Mother's Day! Yay! My sister, Dad and I took my Mom to the Dallas Zoo. We got their a couple of hours after it opened, and it was not too crazy crowded! Yay! We saw the baby elephant, who was so so so cute! We think we saw the pregnant giraffe. We saw the new hippos, who where taking naps underwater. We rode the updated Monorail, which was something we never did before! I survived the Snake House (shudder!). The weather was perfect, and we had so much fun. I had pre-cooked dinner - my salsa verde honey pulled chicken for tacos - so all I had to do was make pico de gayo and eat up the tortillas. M had to work that day, and after he had a nap I picked up for dinner. I think this was the best Mother's Day in a long time!
Day 135: 0 Miles - I had a dress fitting today! My dress looks amazing with the new zipper. The bodice is definitely snug, but my tailor assured me that it's a perfect fit plus I think I'm going to work on my arms/torso a little before the wedding anyway. I got measured for my hems so we'll see that work next time I go in! After the dress I met up with M to have lunch and to visit is mom. Then I passed out for a 3-hour nap. Wow!
Day 136: 8.10 Miles - Still really tired, I skipped the run. But I did go to the gym before work to get in a 30 minute 8 miler in.
Day 137: 0 Miles - Rest day!
Day 138: 1.50 Miles - I had another dentist appoint in the morning, which interrupted the running schedule. But I did a tough 30 minute session on the elliptical before work.
Day 139: 0 Miles - This has been such a long week!
Day 140: 0 Miles - It's Saturday! I'm ready for some relaxing time with my hubs to be!
Total Miles this week: 9.60 Miles
Miles to Date: 147.59 Miles
May 14 - 20
Day 134: 0 Miles - Mother's Day! Yay! My sister, Dad and I took my Mom to the Dallas Zoo. We got their a couple of hours after it opened, and it was not too crazy crowded! Yay! We saw the baby elephant, who was so so so cute! We think we saw the pregnant giraffe. We saw the new hippos, who where taking naps underwater. We rode the updated Monorail, which was something we never did before! I survived the Snake House (shudder!). The weather was perfect, and we had so much fun. I had pre-cooked dinner - my salsa verde honey pulled chicken for tacos - so all I had to do was make pico de gayo and eat up the tortillas. M had to work that day, and after he had a nap I picked up for dinner. I think this was the best Mother's Day in a long time!
Day 135: 0 Miles - I had a dress fitting today! My dress looks amazing with the new zipper. The bodice is definitely snug, but my tailor assured me that it's a perfect fit plus I think I'm going to work on my arms/torso a little before the wedding anyway. I got measured for my hems so we'll see that work next time I go in! After the dress I met up with M to have lunch and to visit is mom. Then I passed out for a 3-hour nap. Wow!
Day 136: 8.10 Miles - Still really tired, I skipped the run. But I did go to the gym before work to get in a 30 minute 8 miler in.
Day 137: 0 Miles - Rest day!
Day 138: 1.50 Miles - I had another dentist appoint in the morning, which interrupted the running schedule. But I did a tough 30 minute session on the elliptical before work.
Day 139: 0 Miles - This has been such a long week!
Day 140: 0 Miles - It's Saturday! I'm ready for some relaxing time with my hubs to be!
Total Miles this week: 9.60 Miles
Miles to Date: 147.59 Miles
2017 OMaD - Week 19
Another crazy week, and am so ready for the weekend. Plus, to get back to a routine!
May 7 - 13
Day 127: 5.01 Miles - This had some of its challenges, but it was a good one. Perfect weather, for sure! Yay! M and I did some work around the apartment before we loaded the car to take some things to his parents house to store. It was also our time to visit with him mom since we may not be around for Mother's Day next week.
Day 128: 0 Miles - Big day!!! We went to the store near downtown Dallas to get my engagement ring cleaned (something it desperately needed, I hate to admit!), and we bought our wedding bands! I'm so excited! Not only is it something to check off our list, but it's exciting just because it's our wedding bands. The rings that we'll be using while tell each other our vows! Aww! After that rested at home before getting ready for our engagement photo shoot! Eee! It was so much fun, especially since photographer was a true pro and took everything into her hands.
Day 129: 0 Miles - I had jury duty today. I got turned around downtown, and ended up paying for parking blocks away from the courthouse, but I got there! I was there for 7 hours, waiting to be assigned then waiting at the courtroom, then being interviewed by lawyers. We had to break for lunch before the defense could ask their questions. In the end, I wasn't selected. I had to the say, despite the waits and being nervous about answering questions, the judge and bailiff were awesome, and it was a great experience. I got home home and tried that Midnight Mocha Frap from Starbucks to treat myself. I totally sucked it down watching Netflix. In PJs. In bed. Yep! Then I learned that I had chigger bites from being all up in the tall wild grass for our engagement photos. Blah!
Day 130: 0 Miles - Man, I was tired after yesterday. The work day was long, but production. But an hour after I fell asleep... I was awake. For hours. I watched Netflix. I also swore I was being bitten by more bugs in our bed.
Day 131: 0 Miles - I was totally planning on running the this morning, but I was exhausted. I totally slept in late.
Day 132:0 Miles - This was has been such a crazy week, and I'm still working. When's the weekend?
Day 133: 0 Miles - It's Saturday! Last day of the work week! Yay!
Total Miles this week: 5.10 Miles
Miles to Date: 137.99 Miles
May 7 - 13
Day 127: 5.01 Miles - This had some of its challenges, but it was a good one. Perfect weather, for sure! Yay! M and I did some work around the apartment before we loaded the car to take some things to his parents house to store. It was also our time to visit with him mom since we may not be around for Mother's Day next week.
Day 128: 0 Miles - Big day!!! We went to the store near downtown Dallas to get my engagement ring cleaned (something it desperately needed, I hate to admit!), and we bought our wedding bands! I'm so excited! Not only is it something to check off our list, but it's exciting just because it's our wedding bands. The rings that we'll be using while tell each other our vows! Aww! After that rested at home before getting ready for our engagement photo shoot! Eee! It was so much fun, especially since photographer was a true pro and took everything into her hands.
Day 129: 0 Miles - I had jury duty today. I got turned around downtown, and ended up paying for parking blocks away from the courthouse, but I got there! I was there for 7 hours, waiting to be assigned then waiting at the courtroom, then being interviewed by lawyers. We had to break for lunch before the defense could ask their questions. In the end, I wasn't selected. I had to the say, despite the waits and being nervous about answering questions, the judge and bailiff were awesome, and it was a great experience. I got home home and tried that Midnight Mocha Frap from Starbucks to treat myself. I totally sucked it down watching Netflix. In PJs. In bed. Yep! Then I learned that I had chigger bites from being all up in the tall wild grass for our engagement photos. Blah!
Day 130: 0 Miles - Man, I was tired after yesterday. The work day was long, but production. But an hour after I fell asleep... I was awake. For hours. I watched Netflix. I also swore I was being bitten by more bugs in our bed.
Day 131: 0 Miles - I was totally planning on running the this morning, but I was exhausted. I totally slept in late.
Day 132:0 Miles - This was has been such a crazy week, and I'm still working. When's the weekend?
Day 133: 0 Miles - It's Saturday! Last day of the work week! Yay!
Total Miles this week: 5.10 Miles
Miles to Date: 137.99 Miles
Thursday, May 11, 2017
2017 OMaD - Week 18
What a busy week!
April 30 - May 6
Day 120: 4.11 Miles - M had to go to work super early, which means I got early to go for a run on a chilly morning! Last Sunday, I was thinking of running 6 today. However, my legs have been so tired recently that I did a solid 4 instead. After that I met up with my friend HL to do some more shopping - I needed some shorts and I was on the hunt for a dress I saw the day before but not in my size. I found everything I wanted! Yay! I tried to by some earring since I lot one of a pair while shopping yesterday (I was so upset!). Later that night, M and I had our 1.5 year anniversary dinner at the restaurant we first met at. It's tradition! The food was ah-mazing!
Day 121: 0 Miles - Rest and fun day! M and I did our errands (grocery store) and banking. Then we had lunch at our favorite Chinese spot before heading out to Arbor Hills Nature Preserve and Lakeside in Little Elm. We were doing some recon for a place to take our engagement pictures. We decided on Arbor Hills for sentimental reason. Then it was home for a tasty dinner!
Day 122: 0 Miles - No run today. I woke up late, and I had dentist appointment too. Boo! It was very busy day at work, and I was so tired!
Day 123: 0 Miles - Is it Wednesday already? It went by extremely quickly thanks to work! I got my bangs trimmed real quick to help neaten my hair up before our photos on Monday. After the business side of the day, I did work on adding our wedding guest list to our online RSVP site.
Day 124: 3.16 Miles - I ran a solid and fast 5k this morning! The weather was perfect. 54*, cloudless and sunny and windy. I ran the miles in 00:34:37! Sweet! I felt awesome!
Day 125: 0 Miles - Not so busy day at work, but I was stick trying to get myself out from the information overload that I'm under when planning out a professional assignment. Doing so I had eaten a lot of Hersey chocolate kisses. Booo!
Day 126: 0 Miles - I was stressed, and didn't feel awesome. I totally did not want to be at work, but later in the afternoon I had a good time, which made all the difference. I'm so glad it was the weekend!
Total Miles this week: 7.27 Miles
Miles to Date: 132.89 Miles
April 30 - May 6
Day 120: 4.11 Miles - M had to go to work super early, which means I got early to go for a run on a chilly morning! Last Sunday, I was thinking of running 6 today. However, my legs have been so tired recently that I did a solid 4 instead. After that I met up with my friend HL to do some more shopping - I needed some shorts and I was on the hunt for a dress I saw the day before but not in my size. I found everything I wanted! Yay! I tried to by some earring since I lot one of a pair while shopping yesterday (I was so upset!). Later that night, M and I had our 1.5 year anniversary dinner at the restaurant we first met at. It's tradition! The food was ah-mazing!
Day 121: 0 Miles - Rest and fun day! M and I did our errands (grocery store) and banking. Then we had lunch at our favorite Chinese spot before heading out to Arbor Hills Nature Preserve and Lakeside in Little Elm. We were doing some recon for a place to take our engagement pictures. We decided on Arbor Hills for sentimental reason. Then it was home for a tasty dinner!
Day 122: 0 Miles - No run today. I woke up late, and I had dentist appointment too. Boo! It was very busy day at work, and I was so tired!
Day 123: 0 Miles - Is it Wednesday already? It went by extremely quickly thanks to work! I got my bangs trimmed real quick to help neaten my hair up before our photos on Monday. After the business side of the day, I did work on adding our wedding guest list to our online RSVP site.
Day 124: 3.16 Miles - I ran a solid and fast 5k this morning! The weather was perfect. 54*, cloudless and sunny and windy. I ran the miles in 00:34:37! Sweet! I felt awesome!
Day 125: 0 Miles - Not so busy day at work, but I was stick trying to get myself out from the information overload that I'm under when planning out a professional assignment. Doing so I had eaten a lot of Hersey chocolate kisses. Booo!
Day 126: 0 Miles - I was stressed, and didn't feel awesome. I totally did not want to be at work, but later in the afternoon I had a good time, which made all the difference. I'm so glad it was the weekend!
Total Miles this week: 7.27 Miles
Miles to Date: 132.89 Miles
Thursday, May 4, 2017
2017 OMaD - Week 17
Finally got up to life! Hopefully it'll stay like this! It was a crazy and very rough beginning of the week, but my mileage is climbing!
April 23 - 29
Day 113: 5.07 Miles - The weather was nice and cool, especially the strong breeze, but the sun kept you warm. Great weather for a run! I got a 5 miler in, and it was great! I slept a little wrong Sunday night and my back was achy, but it didn't bother the run. Yay! M and I did a bit of shopping at the Container Store and we ended up with a really nice over the door Elfa unit to organize our spices and some of our jars. Oooh, organization! The day was great, but ended on a rough note. I was upset that I didn't have anything to wear (when I really do) on our dinner date, and M was tired and hangry and basically... it turned into a rough non-date night with a side of Taco Bueno late at night.
Day 114: 1.50 Miles - I went down early to my parents house to help take care of the doggies while my sister was at work. I spent the afternoon with M trying to shop for outfits for our engagement photos. I could not find a single thing! I walked the local mall, and not even Old Navy had something for me! M found some great shirts at Kohls, but not me. I'm not a girly-girl and I'm not a tomboy... I'm in between and there is no such thing in clothing stores, especially if you want to dress nicer than causal clothes.
Day 115: 3.12 Miles - A challenging 5k. I was at the neighborhood park near my parents'. It has hills, which helped with my speed, but going up the hills was a challenge. Basically, since I was still feeling the aches from sleeping wrong over the weekend and walking all over the mall yesterday, my legs were swollen. My hip flexor aches.
Day 116: 0 Miles - Rest day! Also a very busy day at work. I did come home to finding a love letter from M. :-) He also rubbed my sore back, and tried to get rid of the knot I have.
Day 117: 5.50 Miles - I was so tired this morning that I didn't move fast enough to get ready for a run. But I had 20 minutes for me to hit the gym to cycle. I feel really happy with myself that I got myself to the gym! It made me feel better this morning even though my back was still achy.
Day 118: 0 Miles -Rest day! I've been so busy at work I can't even remember what I did for the rest of the day!
Day 119: 0 Miles - I worked a half day cause I won some free Admin Leave! Sweet! Weeks ago I was able to schedule an appointment with a tailor to get my wedding dress altered! It was a painless and quick meeting cause the dress zipper needed to be replace before anything else can be done. After that my Mom and I went shopping, and I finally found some outfits to wear for our engagement photos (aka date night clothes too!). Then M met up with use for some delicious Chuy's! It was supposed to storm really, really badly while all of this was happening, which made me nervous since I was out and about with my wedding dress. However, it jumped over us, but it East Texas really hard.
Total Miles this week: 15.19 Miles
Miles to Date: 125.62 Miles
April 23 - 29
Day 113: 5.07 Miles - The weather was nice and cool, especially the strong breeze, but the sun kept you warm. Great weather for a run! I got a 5 miler in, and it was great! I slept a little wrong Sunday night and my back was achy, but it didn't bother the run. Yay! M and I did a bit of shopping at the Container Store and we ended up with a really nice over the door Elfa unit to organize our spices and some of our jars. Oooh, organization! The day was great, but ended on a rough note. I was upset that I didn't have anything to wear (when I really do) on our dinner date, and M was tired and hangry and basically... it turned into a rough non-date night with a side of Taco Bueno late at night.
Day 114: 1.50 Miles - I went down early to my parents house to help take care of the doggies while my sister was at work. I spent the afternoon with M trying to shop for outfits for our engagement photos. I could not find a single thing! I walked the local mall, and not even Old Navy had something for me! M found some great shirts at Kohls, but not me. I'm not a girly-girl and I'm not a tomboy... I'm in between and there is no such thing in clothing stores, especially if you want to dress nicer than causal clothes.
Day 115: 3.12 Miles - A challenging 5k. I was at the neighborhood park near my parents'. It has hills, which helped with my speed, but going up the hills was a challenge. Basically, since I was still feeling the aches from sleeping wrong over the weekend and walking all over the mall yesterday, my legs were swollen. My hip flexor aches.
Day 116: 0 Miles - Rest day! Also a very busy day at work. I did come home to finding a love letter from M. :-) He also rubbed my sore back, and tried to get rid of the knot I have.
Day 117: 5.50 Miles - I was so tired this morning that I didn't move fast enough to get ready for a run. But I had 20 minutes for me to hit the gym to cycle. I feel really happy with myself that I got myself to the gym! It made me feel better this morning even though my back was still achy.
Day 118: 0 Miles -Rest day! I've been so busy at work I can't even remember what I did for the rest of the day!
Day 119: 0 Miles - I worked a half day cause I won some free Admin Leave! Sweet! Weeks ago I was able to schedule an appointment with a tailor to get my wedding dress altered! It was a painless and quick meeting cause the dress zipper needed to be replace before anything else can be done. After that my Mom and I went shopping, and I finally found some outfits to wear for our engagement photos (aka date night clothes too!). Then M met up with use for some delicious Chuy's! It was supposed to storm really, really badly while all of this was happening, which made me nervous since I was out and about with my wedding dress. However, it jumped over us, but it East Texas really hard.
Total Miles this week: 15.19 Miles
Miles to Date: 125.62 Miles
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