RICE without an R is ICE!

I hate when I get in this situation. I'm up on my running and I pulled something. It hurts. In fact, on the last leg of my run today, I was limp-running the rest of the way. I'm sitting her with ice (actual ice in a bag.. some cheap-o stole my nice Ace ice pack) on my foot rest in a bag on my calf. I'm in dire pain. It will go away by tomorrows run, only to return. My plan is to make it through tomorrow, then take a full 3 days off from running. Friday, I'll be at my neighbors house (surprised?) hanging out all day. There may be a nice long walk somewhere during the day down to downtown willo... ;) Saturday, we'll (me and the neighbors) be at a 4th of July swim party. How many calories are burned by lounging around all afternoon on a noodle raft? Somewhere during the weekend I'll mow my lawn again. I got it done two days ago and it will probably keep growing like a weed from all the rain we've had. Unfortunately, it still has a lot of brown spots. It's alright, I won't pay to water it at all! Why make more work for myself?

Not giving up

I'm sad to say that my co-worker told me today that she wants to quit running. I won't let her give up. She's gaining weight and I know it's because she's not eating enough. I'm going to work with her today and find out how much she needs to lose and maintain. I know I'm needing around 2200 calories a day to lose, and 2800 a day to maintain. Calorie counting is a thing of the past for me now. I eat when I'm hungry and what I crave at that moment. Everything my diet is still very clean. Even my ice cream is 100% natural (I had to say it!). The problem with not eating enough is that she's not fueling her runs. She wants to lose weight, but when you don't eat enough, your body is in starvation mode. I told her to give me a few weeks, and she still feels the desire to quit, than I can't force her to continue. Wish me luck!

If I catch you

If I catch you calling me again at 210 in the morning, I swear I will find the energy to hunt you down and make your life miserable.  I don't care how old you are and if you think you are having fun.  Don't EVER call me at 210 in the morning and even leave me voicemails.  Don't call back and asked why I told you to eff off.  I will call the police next time.  They are on speed dial bitches.  

Nice shoes!

As promised, here's a picture of my new Asics GT-2130's.  Yes, they are pink.  While it's not my favorite color, I couldn't pass up the grey in them.  I also didn't want to buy a pair that I already had for fear of mixing up the right and left.  I'll be breaking them in tomorrow morning!  

It is so early

I have been up since 450 partially because of the dog, and the fact that I was drenched in sweat. Man.. I don't know what that was all about, but I have since turned on the A/C for today. It's too humid to mess around! We are going to try to leave to run by 7, so I have to have everything together and be out the door by 615. That ensures that I'm at my desk by 645 and have time to stretch. I have to remember to buy gum from the vending machine as that helps. That's about it. I've run 6 days this week and I'm not sure what next week will bring. I need the whole weekend off from it, but we have Friday off for the 4th. Maybe I'll just run around here.. I hope you are all having a great day!

It was hot

This morning was really hot and humid while running. I can only imagine what the lunch runners are going through right now. My hair, shirt, sports bra, spanks and half my skirt were drenched. It felt damn good to get inside and hit some weights and work my abs. We are running again tomorrow, but we are taking off by 7. That should keep us a bit cooler. Thanks to the soup place for giving my co-worker a glass of ice water so she could continue on!

I won't tell

Anyone what my food is in my lunch bag today.  Let's just say I got sidetracked last night as I was walking the dog and didn't end up leaving a certain place until almost 930.  I raced home in the rain after turning down a ride home.  I can only imagine what that would've done to my neighbors!  I would've been the talk of the street for sure today.  Anyway, I didn't get to the store to get my bread or other fixings so I'll be doing that today after work.  What a pain it is to try to find things that you can eat that are a good combination to keep you full!  Oops!