My on-going shoe drama (well, not really drama, but problems). Continuing with the plant-based cooking too!
August 6 - 12
Day 218: 3.10
Miles - So, I had set my alarm to get me up early so that I could get a descent run in before meeting up with the family. I got up, but I was moving slow. So I only got a 5k in, which isn't too bad. We got to the family's house on time, and we headed out to Trinity Forest Aerial Adventure Park. This was a lot of fun. Buut, I want to say that the second round we tried a harder course, and it was hard from the get-go. M was in front of me so I would have to ask how he did something. I will have to admit I little-cried a couple of times cause I was getting tired and was doubting myself in my ability to do something. But I did it! After that course my arms were pooped. So I just watched my siblings do another course.
After that morning fun, we had a nice lunch before heading back to the house. I basically passed out on the couch with M for about an hour. We eventually left for home where we worked on wedding stuff. We had a nice dinner at a new spot (Fish City Grill). Then I basically passed out again. The heat totally sucked out our energy.
Day 219: 0
Miles - M had to work today. So it was just me having adventures. I visited my doctor to hear my blood results (I'm healthy people!). Then I spent the day with my mom and sister-in-law. We stopped by the running store to get fitted for shoes again. I was fitted for an 11wide in my Saucony Omni, but I liked the feeling of the 11.5. I felt good when I left. We had Greek for lunch (YUM!) before continuing on our adventure before my brother and sister-in-law had to leave for Houston. At the end of the day Mom and I headed to Old Navy to continue the hunt for a dress for my bridal shower (I wanted something other than the ordinary dresses I wear to work). I eventually found one, which is pretty and is flowy loose. It's the style with the elastic waste that let's it drape around the bust. I'm not use to that look, but it was comfy, which is nice. It'll look great with the straw hat I bought for it. Plus, I have a cardigan that would look so cute with it if it's chilly in the room! Yay!
Day 220: 0
Miles - So, I tried running in m 11.5 wide shoes. And, my legs were still tired and my feet hurt. I think that might be do to lacing of the shoe (unknown at the moment), but I think the shoes are too big - even as a wide. Even M thinks so. Soooo. I'm going to try the 11 regulars I bought online and see how they work out. I hate this shoe drama!
Day 221: 2.50
Miles - Day Three of cooking from a plant-based cookbook Forks of Over Knives Cookbook - Pinto Bean Stew with Hominy and Spicy Cilantro Pesto. Pesto was made with tofu, and it was surprisingly really good! M did all the prepping of veggies and made the pesto for me so all I had to do was whip the stew together when I got home.
Day 222: 3.10
Miles -Sooooo. I ran today! A complete 5k with minimal discomfort. No burning aches. Very line shin stuff. I ran the the original Saucony Omni 11 regulars that I ordered online last week. Sooo. Maybe my mind was playing with me, and there is nothing wrong the shoes? I think I'm going to keep them and exchange the running store pair for the correct size.
Day 223: 0
Miles - No gym again. I totally slept in, which was very much needed. M had the day off, which involved him running errands including getting x-rays done to take the chiropractor next week. I didn't have much in the prospects for lunch that sounded awesome to me, so M loves me enough to pick up a sammy from Which Wich, which is one of our favorite sandwich places in town, and brought it to work. It was really nice to spend the lunch hour together. Of course, I really wanted to go home with him and take a nap instead of going to work.
Day 224: 0
Miles - Work, work, and more work!
Total Miles this week: 8.70
Miles
Miles to Date: 253.42 Miles
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
2017 OMaD - Week 31
A new month! Where is the time going! This week has been nice since the temperature has been cooled down and it doesn't feel like an oven in the morning! Yay!
July 30 - August 5
Day 211: 4.10 Miles - M had to work, so I was able to get up with him and get myself out the door. It was a little later than I wanted, but it wasn't horrible. The 4 miler wasn't bad, but I'm starting to think that my shoes are giving out. Eeesh! I had to work later that, but it wasn't crazy either. After being adults M and I went out for a date night and completely stuffed ourselves with Mediterranean food. Yum!
Day 212: 0 Miles - Rest day. M and I did some must needed chores, but also some rest!
Day 213: 3.11 Miles - Another day off! M and I went for a run/walk at the park. Then we decided to stop by the gym to work on our chests and backs. Afterwards, I met up with my bestie JM to walk around the mall in search of a dress and hat for my bridal shower. I have no clue what she is planning with my other bridesmaids but all I know that I need a dress and hat. Hmmm! I couldn't find a dress that I liked, but I found a hat at Target. Once I survived traffic (horrible!) I picked up M and we got to the grocery store. Whew! A very busy day!
Day 214: 0 Miles - Work as usual. I did make a vegan chili (veggies and lentils) from the cookbook Forks over Knives. It was super easy (granted M prepped all the chopped veggies for me), and it was super tasty! Of course, we added shredded cheese to our chili since we're not vegan. It was tasty! (Did I say that already?).
Day 215: 3.12 Miles - Back to the park for a run/walk! M walks 2 miles by the time I'm heading back in from a 5k run. I definitely need new shoes. My shins are starting to ache a lot during the run, which sucks! Thankfully I have a gift card to Amazon that will help bring me some shoes in a couple of days! Yay!
Day 216: 0 Miles - Got my shoes in the mail! Yay! Buuut, I swear they feel a little weird. May it's my feet being swollen at the end of the day?
Day 217: 0 Miles - I was so happy to be home after work, which was crazy! HC had to back out of the run tomorrow morning, so my accountability has gone out the window! I was already a little worried about timing anyway because M and I have to be at my parents house by 9:30 to join in some fun. We shall see how it goes!
Total Miles this week: 10.33 Miles
Miles to Date: 244.72 Miles
July 30 - August 5
Day 211: 4.10 Miles - M had to work, so I was able to get up with him and get myself out the door. It was a little later than I wanted, but it wasn't horrible. The 4 miler wasn't bad, but I'm starting to think that my shoes are giving out. Eeesh! I had to work later that, but it wasn't crazy either. After being adults M and I went out for a date night and completely stuffed ourselves with Mediterranean food. Yum!
Day 212: 0 Miles - Rest day. M and I did some must needed chores, but also some rest!
Day 213: 3.11 Miles - Another day off! M and I went for a run/walk at the park. Then we decided to stop by the gym to work on our chests and backs. Afterwards, I met up with my bestie JM to walk around the mall in search of a dress and hat for my bridal shower. I have no clue what she is planning with my other bridesmaids but all I know that I need a dress and hat. Hmmm! I couldn't find a dress that I liked, but I found a hat at Target. Once I survived traffic (horrible!) I picked up M and we got to the grocery store. Whew! A very busy day!
Day 214: 0 Miles - Work as usual. I did make a vegan chili (veggies and lentils) from the cookbook Forks over Knives. It was super easy (granted M prepped all the chopped veggies for me), and it was super tasty! Of course, we added shredded cheese to our chili since we're not vegan. It was tasty! (Did I say that already?).
Day 215: 3.12 Miles - Back to the park for a run/walk! M walks 2 miles by the time I'm heading back in from a 5k run. I definitely need new shoes. My shins are starting to ache a lot during the run, which sucks! Thankfully I have a gift card to Amazon that will help bring me some shoes in a couple of days! Yay!
Day 216: 0 Miles - Got my shoes in the mail! Yay! Buuut, I swear they feel a little weird. May it's my feet being swollen at the end of the day?
Day 217: 0 Miles - I was so happy to be home after work, which was crazy! HC had to back out of the run tomorrow morning, so my accountability has gone out the window! I was already a little worried about timing anyway because M and I have to be at my parents house by 9:30 to join in some fun. We shall see how it goes!
Total Miles this week: 10.33 Miles
Miles to Date: 244.72 Miles
Thursday, August 3, 2017
2017 OMaD - Week 30
This week could not end soon enough! Running with friends then rock climbing with friends!
July 23 - 29
Day 204: 7.54 Miles - I met HC and MW at the crack of dawn... well, a little after that, but I was totally awake at 4:30am to get me to the lake by 6am! We did the 30:30 interval again, and it really well and smoothly! Until the very end it felt like I hadn't ran that distance. In some ways I felt like I had cheated. Did I really run? I may need to bump it up to a different interval when I'm with the them.
Day 205: 0 Miles - Honestly, this is one of the days that is a complete blur to me!
Day 206: 0 Miles - I know I didn't run to day for whatever reason other than the fact that I've been tiiired!
Day 207: 0 Miles - Oh, Wednesday. It was a very busy day at work, and that is all I can tell you!
Day 208: 3.10 Miles - I ran today! M and I both woke up late. To make me feel better M said we could go to the gym. I ran on the treadmill for a 5k before letting M show me different machines that I can use for strength training!
Day 209: 0 Miles - I did do something very exciting today after work! I went rock climbing with some work/running friends! I have never rock climbed in my life! I have to admit I was nervous in looking like a dummy or not being able to do it because I have very little upper body strength. It was a lot of fun, and I could do parts of the wall that other newbies couldn't! Yay! I know I'm going to be sore as heck tomorrow, and it's going to be awesome! What was great is you have to go through an orientation before you do anything because it is dangerous and can manage to get yourself pretty high up the wall! So, ladies on a given Friday night at Summit Climbing Gym it's ladies night for $10. Do it with some friends! After the fun time, we all ate a little Japanese restaurant where I had a miso ramen. Mmmm. Yum!
Day 210: 0 Miles - Remember rock climbing? Yeah! I'm sore. In my arms and back. It's awesome. But it also made me super tired!
Total Miles this week: 10.64 Miles
Miles to Date: 234.39 Miles
July 23 - 29
Day 204: 7.54 Miles - I met HC and MW at the crack of dawn... well, a little after that, but I was totally awake at 4:30am to get me to the lake by 6am! We did the 30:30 interval again, and it really well and smoothly! Until the very end it felt like I hadn't ran that distance. In some ways I felt like I had cheated. Did I really run? I may need to bump it up to a different interval when I'm with the them.
Day 205: 0 Miles - Honestly, this is one of the days that is a complete blur to me!
Day 206: 0 Miles - I know I didn't run to day for whatever reason other than the fact that I've been tiiired!
Day 207: 0 Miles - Oh, Wednesday. It was a very busy day at work, and that is all I can tell you!
Day 208: 3.10 Miles - I ran today! M and I both woke up late. To make me feel better M said we could go to the gym. I ran on the treadmill for a 5k before letting M show me different machines that I can use for strength training!
Day 209: 0 Miles - I did do something very exciting today after work! I went rock climbing with some work/running friends! I have never rock climbed in my life! I have to admit I was nervous in looking like a dummy or not being able to do it because I have very little upper body strength. It was a lot of fun, and I could do parts of the wall that other newbies couldn't! Yay! I know I'm going to be sore as heck tomorrow, and it's going to be awesome! What was great is you have to go through an orientation before you do anything because it is dangerous and can manage to get yourself pretty high up the wall! So, ladies on a given Friday night at Summit Climbing Gym it's ladies night for $10. Do it with some friends! After the fun time, we all ate a little Japanese restaurant where I had a miso ramen. Mmmm. Yum!
Day 210: 0 Miles - Remember rock climbing? Yeah! I'm sore. In my arms and back. It's awesome. But it also made me super tired!
Total Miles this week: 10.64 Miles
Miles to Date: 234.39 Miles
2017 OMaD Week 29
A crazy and yet slow week!
July 16 - 22
Day 197: 6.20 Miles - A nice 10k run at the Lake. I meet HC there around 7am, and I ran along with her 30:30 interval pattern. It a good easy, slow run, but still a challenge at the end due to the heat and, at least me, trying to keep my pace fast during the run interval. I ran back and forth for the last .20 mile because I like having an exact distance if I can (5k and 10k especially. 15k or higher... I'm good). When I got home M was already at work. I made a great breakfast of scrambled eggs and veggies with a slice of toast. I totally lounged around and took a nap before popping by the store to get some watermelon for a nice dessert for the second outing to Shakespeare in the Park with my best friends.
Day 198: 0 Miles - Monday was like a marathon day! I went to my doctors office to have a blood draw done for my yearly labs. I'm curious to see how things are. Is my cholesterol up? Is my iron better? About that thyroid? We'll see! After I ate a breakfast an got some coffee I could think straight and was a normal human being (I was kinda upset at M before I left for the doctors cause I was hangry and was having coffee withdrawals). Mom and I went picked up my wedding dress from the tailor! It's perfect and so beautiful! (Side note: I'm so glad that I didn't go with a dress that I was considering at Alfred Angelo cause I would be freaking out like hundreds of brides everywhere right now!). After securing the dress in a closet at my parents house, I met up with M for lunch at our favorite chinese spot. Then we got some coffee (ice mocha... yum!) before making it over to Bed, Bath and Beyond to begin our registry! OMG! We were there for 4 hours! Whah?!?! We got home and rested for a bit, then decided on the fly to go to Target and the registry done there too. Now.. we're all set for this and making strides with the wedding plans!
Day 199: 3.13 Miles - So a big day, in some respects! M went to the park with me! He walked for a little bit while I ran a 5k. I told me later, when he was getting ready for work, that he felt more energized than normal (such as on a day that he just lounges around for a couple of hours after his morning coffee), which is great to hear!
Day 200: 0 Miles - We were planning to hit the gym for strength training before I got off to work, but we didn't wake up on time. It was kinda crappy, but at the same time I wasn't too surprised.
Day 201: 0 Miles - So, we didn't have a run/walk today because we had to drive to the other side of Dallas to meet the pastor who will conduct our wedding ceremony. It was great meet-up, and we both feel like the wedding is real now cause we know who will be marrying us! I was a little late getting to work, but it was all worth it!
Day 202: 0 Miles - I was secretly hoping that we might got to the gym before work, but yesterday with the combo of being our pastor and a big busy day at work, I slept in.
Day 203: 0 Miles - I'm totally resting today since I agreed to meet with HC and MW for a training at the lake tomorrow morning.
Total Miles this week: 9.33 Miles
Miles to Date: 223.75 Miles
July 16 - 22
Day 197: 6.20 Miles - A nice 10k run at the Lake. I meet HC there around 7am, and I ran along with her 30:30 interval pattern. It a good easy, slow run, but still a challenge at the end due to the heat and, at least me, trying to keep my pace fast during the run interval. I ran back and forth for the last .20 mile because I like having an exact distance if I can (5k and 10k especially. 15k or higher... I'm good). When I got home M was already at work. I made a great breakfast of scrambled eggs and veggies with a slice of toast. I totally lounged around and took a nap before popping by the store to get some watermelon for a nice dessert for the second outing to Shakespeare in the Park with my best friends.
Day 198: 0 Miles - Monday was like a marathon day! I went to my doctors office to have a blood draw done for my yearly labs. I'm curious to see how things are. Is my cholesterol up? Is my iron better? About that thyroid? We'll see! After I ate a breakfast an got some coffee I could think straight and was a normal human being (I was kinda upset at M before I left for the doctors cause I was hangry and was having coffee withdrawals). Mom and I went picked up my wedding dress from the tailor! It's perfect and so beautiful! (Side note: I'm so glad that I didn't go with a dress that I was considering at Alfred Angelo cause I would be freaking out like hundreds of brides everywhere right now!). After securing the dress in a closet at my parents house, I met up with M for lunch at our favorite chinese spot. Then we got some coffee (ice mocha... yum!) before making it over to Bed, Bath and Beyond to begin our registry! OMG! We were there for 4 hours! Whah?!?! We got home and rested for a bit, then decided on the fly to go to Target and the registry done there too. Now.. we're all set for this and making strides with the wedding plans!
Day 199: 3.13 Miles - So a big day, in some respects! M went to the park with me! He walked for a little bit while I ran a 5k. I told me later, when he was getting ready for work, that he felt more energized than normal (such as on a day that he just lounges around for a couple of hours after his morning coffee), which is great to hear!
Day 200: 0 Miles - We were planning to hit the gym for strength training before I got off to work, but we didn't wake up on time. It was kinda crappy, but at the same time I wasn't too surprised.
Day 201: 0 Miles - So, we didn't have a run/walk today because we had to drive to the other side of Dallas to meet the pastor who will conduct our wedding ceremony. It was great meet-up, and we both feel like the wedding is real now cause we know who will be marrying us! I was a little late getting to work, but it was all worth it!
Day 202: 0 Miles - I was secretly hoping that we might got to the gym before work, but yesterday with the combo of being our pastor and a big busy day at work, I slept in.
Day 203: 0 Miles - I'm totally resting today since I agreed to meet with HC and MW for a training at the lake tomorrow morning.
Total Miles this week: 9.33 Miles
Miles to Date: 223.75 Miles
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