Category Archives: Gratitude 365

April 11th: Crazy Party Planning

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I had all the good intentions in the world to go for a run after work Friday… Unfortunately, I over-booked myself and didn’t realize how time-consuming all the planning and preparing it would take to get ready for my Easter-themed BBQ with my friends.

That afternoon after work, I bought food, went home and started cooking and preparing…. not without a little help 😉  By around 10 pm, we had made a pretty good dent in the preparations….  Then all we had to do is drink a little wine and unwind!

April 10th: Repetitive Routes

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So, for lack of time and for the sake of safety, I usually either bike or run the same 3 mile loop in my vicinity.  When I bike, of course, I end up doing the loop multiple times just to get more mileage in and try to go into different neighborhoods or down different streets to increase the mileage.

Today, I attempted to do just that… I went further down a major artery that intersects near my neighborhood and thought that this would be a good way to increase my mileage and be able to go faster for longer.  WRONG!  I ended up having to wait for cars to pass and 3 intersections and totally miscalculated the amount of traffic at the time I went out.

I’ve got to start planning a ride on my Saturday morning route by the ocean…  Perhaps Easter weekend!!

 

April 9th: Back in My Groove!!

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So, not only did I get back in my groove and go for a run today, I ran a 5K at an average pace of 8:40 which for me is pretty good!!  As I mentioned in my previous article:

http://walkruninspired.com/2014/03/31/goals-im-committed-to/

I want to start running regularly at an average pace of under 9 minute miles… Today’s run means that I’m well on my way!

Now, if I can only extend the length of my runs at this pace…. 😉

 

 

April 7th and 8th: Lazy Funk

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I am really grateful for having had such a fun and active weekend but, to be honest, Monday and Tuesday evenings were rough!

I usually change my clothes the minute I come home from work and prepare to go out for either a run or a bike ride.  But on Monday when I walked through the door of my house, the only thing I could think to do was EAT.  I was so hungry and fatigued that I ate dinner at 4:30 pm.  I told myself that I would give myself an hour to digest my food then go for a run at 5:30…. 5:30 rolled around and I was on the couch spooning with my dog Max, fast asleep.

Tuesday evening was similar.  I had all the good intentions in the world to go for a quick run before I went out to see a Panthers Hockey Game…  That only resulted in yet another early dinner and cuddle session with my yorki-poo.

Plan for Wed… bring a bigger lunch so I’m not so hungry when I get home and don’t think so much about whether or not I want to run when I get home.  Just get dressed AND GO!

April 6th: Manically Productive ;-D

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This morning, I ran 7.4 miles, did groceries for the week, cleaned up the back yard, folded a load of laundry, did some dishes and had my internet serviced by my provider all by 12:30pm….. whoa!!!!

I then managed to head over to the beach and sun bathed for an hour and a half, went to Whole Foods for some vitamins and lunch then stopped by Barnes and Nobel… Did some work, went for a short bike ride, ate dinner with mom then filed my taxes…. now I’m blogging to you!

I’m telling you… running in the morning is like winding me up. I’ve got energy to spare!

April 4th and 5th: Bike Rides, Gators and Cocktails!

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This weekend has been filled with some great adventures and beautiful weather.  The bonus is that I’ve gotten some practice in with my new bike as well!!!

Saturday we visited Everglades National park and took our bikes on a nice 13 mile ride along side a very gator-saturated canal.  We lost count but are pretty sure we saw upwards of 40+ gators that day.  The park was filled with families and tourists but it was well worth the amazing ride and beautiful weather.  Check out some of the amazing wild-life we saw:

We were also privileged to see a two Kites (the birds not the toys) fly over head.  All in all, a beautiful trip.

We ended our evening with a dinner out on the town.  Time outdoors, nature, a little sun and cocktails to top it all off… Pretty much describes a perfect day if you ask me. 🙂

April 3rd: Reunited and it feels so good….

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I’m happy to say that both of my doggies are with me once again.  My older dog, Charlie (in the back), spent a few months living with my mom but has been returned to me for good.

He and Max are so happy to be together again that they don’t stop playing and wrestling all day.  My little Charlie Brown has been with me for 8 years through thick and thin.  So happy to have him home.  xoxox

April 2nd: Gotta have a lot of “huevos”

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Translation:  The problem with the recipe for happiness is that, you need a lot of “balls” (the word huevos literally means “eggs” in Spanish but it is also a crass way of saying “balls”)

Hmmm, do I have the “huevos” to pursue my happiness?  Am I truly committed to my goals and what I want out of life?  To be honest, I’m not quite sure if I’m 100% brave enough yet. Certainly makes you think… and giggle, lol.

April 1st: Well on my way…

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Today was hectic both during and after work… by the time it was 5pm I was so hungry and tired, all I could think to do was eat dinner.  I had nothing prepared so when my mom asked me to join her for some lentil soup at her place, I agreed.  After a bowl of that fiber- protein-iron-rich-goodness, I felt like a sluggish bump on a log.

As I sat with mom on the patio after dinner, though, all I could think of was going for a run.  I was so restless that my mind was going 100 miles an hour thinking about lacing up and hitting the pavement….  I wouldn’t feel right until I did it.

I gave myself a couple hours to digest and headed out just before it got dark.  Fastest run in a few months and well under 9 minute miles which is one of the goals I shared being committed to achieving!  I’m well on my way 🙂

March 31st: Why did the duckies cross the road?

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To get to the canal on the other side!  So cute I had to get out of the car and take this pic. :)(Totally worth the woman in the car behind me thinking I was a nut, lol)