A breath of fresh air

Circuit work out: lunges, plank, abs-bicycle, back-superman, side leg lifts-each side.

1 minute each, three times

When I run in the morning by myself, I'm scared and nervous the entire run.  When I run in the afternoon, like today, I'm not scared.  But, I feel I'm near heat stroke.

Circuit workout: calf raises, side planks each side, triceps, back-alternating superman, and hand-grippers (?) that work the forearms.

one minute each, three times

I ran in the afternoon again.  The weather was wonderful--62 degrees, breezy, and light rain.  I wasn't thinking--well, I guess I was thinking that it was cold... that didn't make much sense, 62 cold?--and wore a long sleeve shirt.

The run felt long.  It might be a while before I say or type the words "five miles and easy" in the same sentence again.

I checked out a book on triathlons from the library.  I'd like to try it--when we have enough money to justify getting a pool membership.

I ran in the middle of the afternoon again.  Hot, but not as bad as other 3 pm runs I've done this summer.  My knees felt weak at the beginning, but that feeling went away after a while.

Circuit workout: wall sit, plank, triceps, superman, and leg lifts--abs.

one minute each; three times

I loved today's run.  I think because it had been a few days.  The weather was wonderful.

Circuit work out--jumping jacks, side plank right and left, calf raises, push ups, triceps, and alternating superman.

one minute each three times

My neighbor goes walking with a friend at the track.  I thought I'd go with them and run while they were there.

I tried it this morning.  It's not going to work out.  They don't go early enough for me.  And running in circles isn't very exciting. 

So in some ways the run was good.  I did feel good during my run.  My energy was good.  My pace felt strong.  It was definitely under 12 minutes.  I don't know how under.  I didn't want to spend a lot of time looking at my watch.  I wanted to enjoy my pace and I did. I wasn't stressed about strangers.  The weather was nice and cool.  But, it wasn't quite early enough for me.  And I wasn't a fan of the circles.

I'd like to go running at 6 or 6:15, but it's pretty dark.  Saturday I'm going to meet up with a local club and see if I can't meet a group to go running with during the week.

My husband was home for a couple hours this afternoon.  I enjoyed this run too.  About a mile into the run, I past a sprinkler.  I was intending to get a little wet.  I got drenched!  I'm sure the surprised look on my face was hilarious to the people driving by.  I had to smile after that. 

I also saw a deer again by the canal.  I heard her as I ran by.  It took me a second to find her. She was sitting down in some bushes/under brush.

My knees felt weak again at the beginning--like they're not use to the impact from the road.  And definitely that could be.  I don't get out that much.

Will and I ran to the library to get our week stash of books and pick out 1 movie.  (This next week we're studying the sun, the color yellow, the letter H, and the number 8.)

The run was very entertaining.  There was a six (?) year old boy riding his bike with training wheel on the path.  Whenever, I went to pass him he'd always speed up.  I tried at least four times before his mother knew what was happening and helped us get pass him.  So a lot of sprinting and walking during that stretch of the run.  I had to smile at him because I did the same thing as a kid.  What I didn't like was Will saw the boy stick his tongue out at us and started sticking his tongue out at bikers and runners going the opposite direction.  We talked about that.  It is not nice to stick your tongue out at people.  I think the talk went over well because I haven't noticed him sticking his tongue out since then.

 The run home from the library was very interesting.  We saw a huge parade of costumed bikers--everything from the Incredible Hulk to a pharaoh to beach bums.  Will liked the parade a lot.  He called them all "super heroes" and was disappointed we didn't go to the park to see more of them.

My husband, Lars, was home for a little while this afternoon, so I got in a run while the boys were sleeping.  Business has really picked up for him.

I loved my run.  It wasn't too hot.  I felt good.

A whole bunch of nothing last week.  We go for walks when we can.  Well, Will rides his bike and usually I put Vince in the baby bjorn.  But, lately I been putting Vince in the jogging stroller.  Will flies on his BootScoot bike, so I have to walk super fast or jog to keep up.  Vince really enjoys the stroller and I can move a lot faster with it than the baby carrier.  So, I started thinking about a double jogger again.  And now that's business is up, a double jogging stroller can become a reality.

 I checked out Play It Again Sports.  Their doubles met 2 of my 4 criteria. 

1) at least 16 inch rims

2) stationary front tire

3) individual visors

4) the visors must be able to come down very low

 The one at Play It Again Sports didn't have 3 or 4.  I'm going to try Craig's list next.

Circuit workout: wall sit, plank, calf raises, leg lifts--abs, tricep extensions, and superman alt.

one minute each; three times