Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Double Dip

Thank-you for the music selections! I had a doubler yesterday; not exactly planned, but I had my weight training/cardio workout, and then Miranda wanted to work out in the evening, so I took her to the Y and instead of sitting and reading (which you know is what I REALLY wanted to do) I got on the tm. And promptly left my ipod shuffle there. I really don't try to lose things as an excuse to not exercise . . . in this case, I got lucky and they still had it there today. Whew! New shoes and new ipod in one month was not planned! Not sure about this doubler thing, Melissa. Sure creates a lot of extra laundry! BTW, Miranda has lost 4 lbs in the last two weeks, and I of course am exactly the same. Oh to be 11 again. Well, maybe not. First travel day tmrw since surgery. To Denver (in and out one day) - can I get up and run before I leave? YES I CAN! I feel if I say it here, then I will feel committed to do it. I can sleep on the plane, right?! And I'll feel like a million bucks all day; and I'll get an order from Sports Auth, right?! And I'll sleep soundly whenever I get home at midnight. How is that for positive thinking?! Wish me luck! Jessica

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Songs I like....

Harder to Breathe
One Headlight
Hold On Tight
Kryptonite
Oh, I love you so
Have you ever seen the rain
All Star
Bittersweet Symphony
Life is a Highway
Rockstar
Say Hey (I Love You)
Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)
It's Raining Men
On the Road Again
History Repeating
Photograph
Son of a Preacher Man
Runnin' Down a Dream
Real Wild Child
Rave On
Once Bitten Twice Shy
Mr Jones
Livin' On a Prayer
I Won't Back Down
I can See Clearly Now
How Do You Like Me Now
The Horizontal Bop
Blinded by the Light
Ballroom Blitz
And We Danced
All Shook Up
New Soul

Check out some of these!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Music, Anyone?

I SOOOOO need some new tunes for my ipod! Anyone have any suggestions? It helps me to have on the elliptical. I looked at some of the suggested lists on the site, but nothing is seeming to click, so I am coming to my peeps of the streak!

Thanks
Jessica

Monday, March 21, 2011

Me & My Big Ideas

Urban race in Brooklyn/June will not work for me - and you guys BETTER NOT do it without me!

Now that I look at the calendar more closely, I will be in NY on the 6th and 7th; however it is Shavuo
t (whatever that is) so our office is closed on the 8th and 9th. Not to mention that I have a 5th gr and 8th gr graduation on the 9th, so I should be here! Can't hang out until the 11th.
I am back in NY on the 20th (men's market). So it doesn't work.

I hope you can pick another options! B/C I do think it will be great fun!
Jessica

Sunday, March 20, 2011

June 11th....Brooklyn

Ok -- Feel free to blame Jessica for this!  I've been checking out the www.greaturbanrces.com website and boy, it looks fun!!!!!  If we signed up for the Brooklyn event -- we could potentially all 3 participate.  Don't panic Jodie -- it's not so much of a running race as it is a giant puzzle/obstacle course.  I looked at the puzzles, riddles, challenges and it looks like it would be hilarious -- provided we all remember its just for fun!

So Jessica -- think about whether that could work or not with Robbie in town.  And Jodie -- check out the website and see if you are game for such an undertaking.  I will be there for market week -- so I would extend my stay over the weekend.  And as a bonus -- there is excellent pizza to be had in Brooklyn!!!

Think about it girls!!!!  Also -- I haven't ruled a half marathon Jessica.....so don't panic yet! :)

MM

Saturday, March 19, 2011

My turn to catch up.....

Just got back from Arizona yesterday.  Can I just say it was so nice and very motivating to read both of your posts.  i love hearing what's going on with everyone.  Which reminds me.....Jodie do we want to add your daughter to the blog?  Just let me know -- I'll need her email so I can invite her.  I'm guessing Miranda is too young......but I do find it fascinating that both of your daughter's are connecting with you guys.  It's really sweet -- and probably explains part of the value of having children.  Congrats Moms!

Ok let me give you a run down on my workouts.  As you can imagine -- vacations can make for interesting workouts! :) Hmmmm.....can you count sex?  Just kidding! :)  Ok -- first of all kudos to Tim (not for the sex....) but for encouraging me and walking with me in every airport.  As soon as we got there and where we needed to be...he'd say let's walk the terminal and we did.  FYI -- he has that same compulsion that many walkers/runners have to touch some inanimate object at the end of the route to confirm you completed the distance.  Then on 2 days we went on 2 hour hikes with plenty of elevation -- we always say, we should do more kining at home, but haven't gotten around to it yet.  Then there was the trip to the Pima Air & Space Museum.  Huge facility -- as you might imagine if you were going to have a museum for airplanes.  It's so freakin' big you can see it on google earth.  Then today it was back to the running group -- another 8 miler.  The weather is finally starting to turn the corner here as well and what a pleasant change that is!!!!

I can't control myself -- this will be my longest post to-date.  Jodie -- I will be in NY again the week of May 1st.  Also trying to combine a trip to my Mom's with that -- but I'll keep you posted.  Can't wait to hear how the surfing goes -- that's very cool!!!  Get pictures!!!

Jessica -- I want to pick a date....but I am so overwhelmed with my travel schedule and as you know I can't always nail that down as far in advance as I would like.  I'm feeling frantic -- and that is bad news for me.  So try to stay the course and I know when the time is right we can figure something out.  The Nashville thing might work, but way to soon to tell.  I love the dirty-girl race you are doing -- that sounds fabulous.  I'm making a note about that -- is there late registration available for that???

I am currently doing Grandma's Half Marathon on 6/18 and the Warrior Dash on 7/23.  May be doing the Ragnar Relay again on 8/19-8/20.  So I am monitoring the situation and trying to maintain my sanity at the same time!

Love you guys -- and thanks for motivating me!

MM

No More Excuses!

* I ran 2 miles easily twice now (T, Th, walked 4 m on Wed)
* got cleared by the ENT on Wed (OK for all exercise)
* lifted weights with trainer on Fri (about killed me - it's been a month!)
* purchased new running shoes (since I never did find my old ones!)

May I digress one moment . .. who picks these shoe colors? Maybe it is only the model I wear, but not sure they could be uglier. This season it is like a mint green that looks like flavored pepto bismal. In my next life . . .

Miranda (my 11 yr old) wanted to bike this a.m. Trying to be supportive, I put on my long johns and gaitor (yes, Melissa, I own TWO gaitors believe it or not!) and went out with her. Quite invigorating!

Jodie I can't wait to hear about Costa Rica - I want to go there next yr on spring break, so keep good notes!

Enjoy a Healthy weekend!
Jessica

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

i am still out here....

Mellisa and Jessica,
Hey!
I know you both thought I stopped the challenge but I am still doing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jessica I am glad you are feeling better and back to exercising. Melissa you are still crazy with all your classes etc.
I have had some tough weeks but 5 days is easier then 7 and it allows me to take a break. My daughter is now my walking partner and she pushes me when i don't feel like exercising. This past weekend we did some trails around my house and both of us were hurting, but we turned around the next day and did it again.
I know that this is the longest that i exercising in years. So thank you for encouraging me to sign up for this.
My diet has been more of a struggle and I take it one day at a time.
At the end of the month I go to costa rico and i signed up for surfing lessons. I hope I can stand up at least once.

But you know my motto Mellisa it's not about doing it perfect it's about the journey.
This is my quote i try to live by...

"Happiness is a journey, not a destination" Souza

Mellisa i am doing alot better and feeling more like my self again. Let me know the next time you are in the city. I have my last call with Susie this Friday!

Glad to be back blogging!
Jodie

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

DAY 2 = 2 MILES!

I ran two miles today outside! It was just what my motivation mojo needed. Whew!

It hit 40 degrees, and while there is snow the roads were dry. I didn't take my music, or look at the clock, or take my nike+; I just went out at my turtle pace and enjoyed the bits of blue sky and listened for the few returning birds. My body felt great and it was good to know I could have gone further, but my nose really hurt. It was nice to know my months of elliptical and weeks of walking did not set me back as far as I thought they might. Hopefully I will get fully cleared tmrw from the ENT and can start with my weights again.

My Miranda (11) is obsessed with her weight. I have been blowing it off as to not make a big issue of it (that's what the books preach) but she is very serious so we are going to both try to lose 5 lbs by Spring Break (4.22). So now I have an in-house parther!

Melissa - I need a date! Nashville, Nashville, Nashville . . . see my mojo is back, so I need a real date to focus on!

J

Monday, March 14, 2011

I'm Baaaaaack . . . .

My sinus surgery went well last week, but it has taken me MUCH longer to recuperate than anticipated. In fact, Sun (day 9) was my first painkiller-free day. Today I am down to advil only, so there is light. Still headachey and sleepy, but got back on the treadmill at least first thing this morning! I am so anxious to get "caught up" but I have to remember one day at a time. My goal for today was "no nap!" And so far (3:30) it has been a challenge!

Doug has been xx skiing for hours, running, swimming like crazy - he is really ticking me off (just kidding!)

I officially signed up for an event this summer finally - one of those mud obstacle races here locally (godirtygirl.com). Only a 5k, and not until Aug, but at least I have SOMETHING on the calendar to get back at it.
After the event there are manis/pedis, cosmos, etc - should be fun.


Day 1 down .. .
Jessica

Saturday, March 12, 2011

.....crickets chirping

So no one has posted since February.  Just me. Hmmm........  Not sure what to make of it.  I'm still livin' the streak.  Yeah -- ran 8 miles today in the snowy slush.  The temps weren't bad, but OMG it was nasty.  Not sure who I'm telling this story to -- not sure if you guys are reading and not posting or neither.  Sent an email last week in NY -- didn't hear from either one of you either.  I'm not trying to lay down the guilt -- just not sure how anyone is doing or if this is something we should continue.

I did pretty good in NY -- worked out everyday but one....which was my travel day home.  I should have no problem making that up, so I consider it a success.  Now vacation -- but don't worry, I packed my stuff so I'm optimistic.  I see a lot of walking/hiking in my future.

And what's new with you guys????

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Hello out there.....

Jodie -- are you still alive?  Do we need to send out a search party?  I'm just checking in to say hello.  Trying to stay strong and focused in prep for the NY trip coming on Sunday.  This is a chance to redeem myself and find a way to travel and workout.

I will do this!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Keep on truckin"....

Ok -- that was the best title I could come up with for now.  I'm just gonna say misery loves company -- glad to see someone else is human.  Jess -- I think you just need to give up your day job and turn to writing humorous stories.  I felt your pain so completely but also found myself wanting to read your story aloud because it was so funny.  Ok -- maybe just your first post, the 2nd one scared me just a little.  Glad to hear your mom is inspired and well....love Doug for wanting to get in on the fun -- but my other friends are likely to be frightened by the idea.  I tried telling a few when we started.....but hmmm, they think we are freaks for doing this.  Maybe, I'm hanging around the wrong people.  But honestly the more the merrier.

Ok -- now back to you.  Pick yourself up and brush yourself off......and get back on the horse.  I know I've been down this path before and there is success in recovering!  Your human......now how us how resilient you are!

Gotta go for now -- it's past my bed time!

MM