This week has been great for my workouts. Went for a run, of course, on Monday for 4 miles, biked a lot throughout the week to work, and even made it to the pool a couple of times for some laps and chasing the boy I babysit for.
Today had to be the best day of my workout week, though. I was doing my usual two mile run to the nearby mall. I walked a couple of laps around the mall, like I do. But, after my quick stretch before running home, the skies opened up and dumped a lovely rainstorm on me all the way back! It cold and beautiful. It felt so great after being hot and sweaty.
Moments like those make being alive and healthy that much more important to me. It gave me such a boost of energy; made me smile and become extremely content with where I am in my life. Times are tough, money is tight, but I'm here and I'm living for the present.
I am going dancing tonight with some co-workers to kick of Gay Pride Weekend! Dancing = My favorite workout :)
Friday, June 17, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
buzz buzz buzz
Hmmm... If my calendar serves me right, today is June 13. That means that it has been 3 MONTHS since I have blogged about my exercise! Not cool. Kind of disappointed in myself but, a lot has been happening personally. Not really an excuse; a laziness of sorts I suppose. I HAVE been running, lifting, etc. just not recording it like I promised myself I would.
I just got rid of my facebook account today. It is too much of a distraction in my life right now. I spend unnecessary time on it when I should be writing here, or reading, or exercising, or living, you know?
So, workout-wise, I ran 4 miles today in this beautiful weather. It is hot, but thank goodness there is no humidity! Felt really good. I have been hella stressed lately and have been trying to keep myself busy; the mind is a dangerous thing... so running for me has become more like a drug now more than ever. Not only do I get to listen to how my body is feeling, but my worries and concerns escape my mind for that brief hour.
Eating-wise, I have a new healthy addiction to quinoa. Not only is it one of the main foods available in my house, but it is so very simple to make. Quinoa is gluten free and is packed with protein. Boil it up for 15 minutes like you would a rice or pasta and I just squeeze lemon all over. Yum.
Looking forward to another run/lifting session tomorrow. I also may swim some today and I have a volleyball game as well. See, told you I'm trying to keep myself busy...
I just got rid of my facebook account today. It is too much of a distraction in my life right now. I spend unnecessary time on it when I should be writing here, or reading, or exercising, or living, you know?
So, workout-wise, I ran 4 miles today in this beautiful weather. It is hot, but thank goodness there is no humidity! Felt really good. I have been hella stressed lately and have been trying to keep myself busy; the mind is a dangerous thing... so running for me has become more like a drug now more than ever. Not only do I get to listen to how my body is feeling, but my worries and concerns escape my mind for that brief hour.
Eating-wise, I have a new healthy addiction to quinoa. Not only is it one of the main foods available in my house, but it is so very simple to make. Quinoa is gluten free and is packed with protein. Boil it up for 15 minutes like you would a rice or pasta and I just squeeze lemon all over. Yum.
Looking forward to another run/lifting session tomorrow. I also may swim some today and I have a volleyball game as well. See, told you I'm trying to keep myself busy...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)