Still holding on

Believe it or not, I'm finally getting in from a 4.5 mile walk. Quite relaxing after a very long day's toil. I felt it in my hamstrings through my hilly route tonight. It did me good especiallu through my "Superwoman" activity day Saturday (thanks for the props Chris). Yeah, 6 miles, an hour of Zumba AND 30 minutes of weight training really was a push. But it felt oh so good when I finally put my head down that night.

I'll aim for no less than 3 miles before work tomorrow, but looking forward to bowling with the league that evening. Trying to keep a good mix going.

Chat with ya then!

Remaining consistent is key

This week has been challenging in getting my training in, but I have been doing it! I will admit that it's hard to tear myself away from my regular responsibilities. but this has to be made a priority. I met a DC walk alumn (Hi Souzan!!), and she is so encouraging and full of life. I'll be doing my first 3 Day group walk this Sunday for 10 miles. Do you think I'll be up to it? I'll keep you posted. In the meantime, I think I'm going to hit the Expo tomorrow. Let's see how many hits my car-door magnet will get me (more on that later, off to get some Tae-Bo in).

L8r

Ahhh, A Rest Day

"Rest" I did by putting my new Bissell Big Green to work on the carpet, ceramic tiles, vinyl and faux wood. AMAZING!! I needed that after a grueling day of 2nd quarter close (yeah finance and accounting folks feel my plight). Either way, I took a rest from training and it is pleasant. Some bowling tomorrow? Yes. A couple miles on the treadmill during lunch? Quite possible.

Hit me up folks!

Night nite.

First 10-miler...well kinda (lol)

PHEW!!!! When I finally turned in this evening, my pedometer clocked me in at 9.04 miles. I spent a great mid-morning walking the National Mall, in great conversation (thanks Sean!). We cleared 6 of our intended 10 miles, before Sean started talking about food. It was all downhill from there. Walk cut short, and on to the hunt for food. I reconciled that I had already done my obligatory 2 miles that morning with the faithful Nico. Well off to the Eastern Market we headed for good food and most importantly MIMOSAS!!! Trying to find parking was entertaining in and of itself. A solid 15 minutes of driving in circles, but to no avail. Fate. Then onto "circling" by foot to find a suitable place to quiet our very hungry bellies. That was evenMORE challenging than finding parking, but Mr. Henry's had our table on the patio waiting for us. Ahhhhh chocolate chip waffles, TRUE FATE!!! I created my own "mimosa". Until I can find that someone else has created and named it, I have created a drink I will name "A Lady's Sunday Lemonade". Ohhhhh so delish. A briskly cold, sweet lemonade mixed with champagne (preferrably not dry). I have some experimenting to do to get the measurements just right. Do I have any taste-testers out there? lol I was yawning terribly at the end of a sumptuous Sunday brunch and long walk, but I still had to walk the puppy for at least a mile. When it was said and done, the pedometer read 9.04 miles (not including our morning walk). I was sooooo happy to turn into my cozy bed after a hot shower and turning the a/c up to frigid. What a great Sunday!! I won't even get into my yummy chicken parm dinner. It was a no-no, but sooooo needed. Chat with yall later!!

Cross-training today

I need a little variety in my routine today. A friend of mine suggested yoga, but I am way too hyper for that...for now at least. I'm heading to the beloved gym for a 2-hr power workout and maybe some sauna time (hey I did Vegas in June and August, I got this covered).

Feel free to hit me up with any training or donation ideas you may have.

Toodles
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Training/shopping...yeah right!!

Yeah, this is why I do so much of my shopping online. When it was all said and done, I tacked on an extra 3.5 miles. Jeeeez is Kingstowne hilly...no that is NOT landscape!!! My thighs feel sore, but it feel like I am finally getting it together.

Oh well, I'll soothe it all with a night of cocktails and dancing.

Ciao

It gets easier and easier everyday. 2.5 miles this morning with Nico by my side. I feel sorry for the poor tike, cause he's panting and blowing halfway through. I figure it'll give me a little rest once I get home...shoot. Well I'm going to try parking my car in the far corner of the shopping mall and walk to and from all the the stores AND the post office. I'll let you guys know what my pedometer clocks when I am done. Jeeeez, how am I going to go drinking tonight? lol Hey it's a long weekend and I have no kid to worry about for quite some time. I'm entitled. Toodles for now.

The training has begun

Ok, so it's time for the procrastination to end, and I have less and less excuses as that time draws close. Well thank goodness for Nico, and his daily walks, because he started us off with a 2.25-mile walk two mornings ago. It was really easier than I thought! Hey if I can do Carnival Monday and Tuesday and STILL wished for one more day, I know I can get this together. Big plus: LOSE THOSE EXTRA 10 POUNDS!!!

Yeah Carnival 2010 here I come!!! Onto a 3 day weekend. I think I am going to try to pull off a 5-miler this weekend. Anyone feel like joining me? Ok fine, just answer your phone when I'm looking for a ride home. lol Toodles