Dragged myself through work out today. Last weekend's activities left me with more residual soreness than I had anticipated (mostly calf soreness from all the steps), so work outs have been harder than they should have been. They are still getting done, just an effort to push through. Both Kevin and I were of the mindset that vacation started this coming Tuesday night. *sigh* Alas, we realized today that there is an additional week in there to get through and I think that sucked the life out of us both somewhat. On the one hand, I am relieved to have the extra week to prepare, on the other, deflated that I will have to muddle through another week.
I still have the back half of tonight's to finish so off I go.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Weekends and Workends
Momentum...it just keeps rolling. Sometimes that is a beautiful thing sometimes not....
The weekend was wonderful. Kevin, the dog and I did 7.34 miles (the .34 was very significant to Kevin ;) through the San Felasco preserve. The tree hammock was nice coverage from the heat but it was still pretty muggy and ticky. Sunday we hit Devil's Millhopper, which is a great sink hole that has an almost waterfall like setting and a step system that is about a tenth of a mile down (and back up.) At the top is a great 1/2 mile dirt path that encircles the sink. A LOT of people use it as a training place running the stair and the path in circuits and so did we. We did not count on the dog quitting on us but she got to the point where she simply would not budge another step unless it was in the direction of the car.
It was great to be able to keep that momentum rolling.
Sadly, other things have their own momentum. My staff keeps me ever exposed to the "next generation." The same generation my daughter is a part of and the sadness of it is not lost on me. I don't want to make this blog a political platform but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the world is changing fast. With the "up and coming" generation in charge I cannot help but fear for exactly where that momentum will stop and what will be left in its wake. I am truly fearful for the future, for what will become of them and what will be left of them. They are simply unprepared....for anything. I have never seen a group of people so completely unaware of the world around them. They are spoon fed a vision of the world that is so "generated" for their entertainment they cannot cope with reality. Even sadder, they aren't sure what reality REALLY is.
Enough ranting. My reality tonight consists of exciting things like laundry and paperwork.
The weekend was wonderful. Kevin, the dog and I did 7.34 miles (the .34 was very significant to Kevin ;) through the San Felasco preserve. The tree hammock was nice coverage from the heat but it was still pretty muggy and ticky. Sunday we hit Devil's Millhopper, which is a great sink hole that has an almost waterfall like setting and a step system that is about a tenth of a mile down (and back up.) At the top is a great 1/2 mile dirt path that encircles the sink. A LOT of people use it as a training place running the stair and the path in circuits and so did we. We did not count on the dog quitting on us but she got to the point where she simply would not budge another step unless it was in the direction of the car.
It was great to be able to keep that momentum rolling.
Sadly, other things have their own momentum. My staff keeps me ever exposed to the "next generation." The same generation my daughter is a part of and the sadness of it is not lost on me. I don't want to make this blog a political platform but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the world is changing fast. With the "up and coming" generation in charge I cannot help but fear for exactly where that momentum will stop and what will be left in its wake. I am truly fearful for the future, for what will become of them and what will be left of them. They are simply unprepared....for anything. I have never seen a group of people so completely unaware of the world around them. They are spoon fed a vision of the world that is so "generated" for their entertainment they cannot cope with reality. Even sadder, they aren't sure what reality REALLY is.
Enough ranting. My reality tonight consists of exciting things like laundry and paperwork.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
The Ass Most Kicked
I do not think my "ass" could feel much more kicked than it does right now. With increased intensity comes increased reward...and if we are honest; increased suffering. This is not a complaint mind you, merely a recognition of the masochistic side of my nature. I am beat up and LOVING it! A thunder storm was rolling in tonight about midrun. The rain and breezes are a pleasant side effect in our Florida heat and humidity but I am not a fan of harsh lightning so I had to shorten a little. It wasn't until I walked in the door that I realized how truly sore I am. Even the dog gets a pass on the cool down walk tonight.
I've been feeling a lot of gratitude this week. Work is not quite so insane, which is season appropriate and the break has allowed me to not only catch up, but back up and take stock in more ways than the literal. I am so pleased with the job change, now a year in. I have a wonderful staff and they make me look good every day. The job change was a pensive one and it has paid off on so many levels. I am in the healthiest and most positive relationship I have ever had and the only regret therein is that I did not know that was possible 30 years ago! I have less to worry about than I have ever had in my entire life. My 19 year old daughter is a bit of a mess BUT in truth her direction is more in her own hands than my own and even I recognize the need to let her make her own way.
Goals continue to trudge forward....more things gathered up and laundered for consignment and additional items on ebay. Each day brings us closer to vacation and closer to goals being met. Hump day done...ass kicked. :)
I've been feeling a lot of gratitude this week. Work is not quite so insane, which is season appropriate and the break has allowed me to not only catch up, but back up and take stock in more ways than the literal. I am so pleased with the job change, now a year in. I have a wonderful staff and they make me look good every day. The job change was a pensive one and it has paid off on so many levels. I am in the healthiest and most positive relationship I have ever had and the only regret therein is that I did not know that was possible 30 years ago! I have less to worry about than I have ever had in my entire life. My 19 year old daughter is a bit of a mess BUT in truth her direction is more in her own hands than my own and even I recognize the need to let her make her own way.
Goals continue to trudge forward....more things gathered up and laundered for consignment and additional items on ebay. Each day brings us closer to vacation and closer to goals being met. Hump day done...ass kicked. :)
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Woot Woot!!
As promised, weigh in was yesterday with SIX pounds down!! Of course, I'm not so unrealistic as to expect that some of that was water and will be back but it felt good in any case. I have been really keen on watching what I eat (which I'm almost never good at) and have kicked work outs way the hell up. The dog is benefiting too, as she is now the catalyst for my cool downs which are much longer walks then I would usually persist in after a run (2-4 miles) and I think that has extended my overall work out time a lot increasing my burn rate.
My body is remembering marathon training and what it feels like to really PUSH it and not just flop through a mandatory work out. My body and my MIND are really liking it again. Endorphins are flowing, just have to keep the momentum rolling. 3 more weeks to dive trip in the Keys and 1st week in October for the annual TAG event. I should be feeling REALLY good about the latter!
Wishing AH HA moments to all who read! Rock on people, PEACE OUT!
My body is remembering marathon training and what it feels like to really PUSH it and not just flop through a mandatory work out. My body and my MIND are really liking it again. Endorphins are flowing, just have to keep the momentum rolling. 3 more weeks to dive trip in the Keys and 1st week in October for the annual TAG event. I should be feeling REALLY good about the latter!
Wishing AH HA moments to all who read! Rock on people, PEACE OUT!
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Going The Distance
I feel about like a ball rolling careening down a hill but progress has been made! More "Junk" is posted on Ebay, got a nice ride in on my horse this morning and have logged a lot of running miles this week. Today has been catch up day!
My dog has been suffering severe separation anxiety. The fireworks and my daughter being less present at the house have been contributing factors. I put her on Prozac this week and have opted to take her for long walks as my cool down post running. Hopefully, it will benefit us both. I hate to think I might have to just start taking the Prozac myself to maintain some sense of sanity! I'm not a fan of anxiety drugs BUT I doubt she will have suicidal thoughts on it and I don't think her quality of life is too great without some sort of intervention.
Tonight is muscle work (bleck). On I roll. The food thing has come together this week and I see a huge improvement by finally committing to going all organic. Roll on me....
My dog has been suffering severe separation anxiety. The fireworks and my daughter being less present at the house have been contributing factors. I put her on Prozac this week and have opted to take her for long walks as my cool down post running. Hopefully, it will benefit us both. I hate to think I might have to just start taking the Prozac myself to maintain some sense of sanity! I'm not a fan of anxiety drugs BUT I doubt she will have suicidal thoughts on it and I don't think her quality of life is too great without some sort of intervention.
Tonight is muscle work (bleck). On I roll. The food thing has come together this week and I see a huge improvement by finally committing to going all organic. Roll on me....
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
AH HA Moments...
Everyone who has ever wanted to lose weight or get fit has either marked them as a turning point or craved them without satisfaction. I had a much craved for one this weekend.
Still tying up the loose ends on our dive trip we threw all our gear on and jumped into a friend's pool to test buoyancy and weight ratios considering the new gear and time since our last dive(s). The gear was great and all went well until we stopped by the dive shop to pick up a few items. While there I decided to try on a wetsuit for purchase. I was mortified to find I couldn't fit into anywhere near the size I thought I should be. Sadly, this realization came when I tried on a suit two sizes LARGER than my last dive called for.
Needless to say, I've had no trouble at all upping the anty on my workout efforts and I got A LOT more stringent on the food intake. I'm counting this as a blessing. It was much like being kicked i the head and it was a much needed and long overdue blow. Monday logged a good run (in too hot weather) followed by mowing the lawn (sue me, that counts as a work out.=). Tonight, an hour long bike ride (in a higher than average gear) followed by toning work. Back to the tight eating rules. My latte's must be on the forbidden list until further notice and no carbs after noon either! This includes the fact that my "accepted carb" list got extremely short. Sadly, I only truly enjoy crappy carbs :(.
I have been dribbling weight off but my efforts have been lackadaisical at best. Monday coming is the first REAL weigh in and its time to TRY like I mean it. Not JUST fitness, but WEIGHT LOSS TOO!! Damn it man did that ever suck!!! I REFUSE to buy a wetsuit that size unless I plan to sleep in to lose water weight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still tying up the loose ends on our dive trip we threw all our gear on and jumped into a friend's pool to test buoyancy and weight ratios considering the new gear and time since our last dive(s). The gear was great and all went well until we stopped by the dive shop to pick up a few items. While there I decided to try on a wetsuit for purchase. I was mortified to find I couldn't fit into anywhere near the size I thought I should be. Sadly, this realization came when I tried on a suit two sizes LARGER than my last dive called for.
Needless to say, I've had no trouble at all upping the anty on my workout efforts and I got A LOT more stringent on the food intake. I'm counting this as a blessing. It was much like being kicked i the head and it was a much needed and long overdue blow. Monday logged a good run (in too hot weather) followed by mowing the lawn (sue me, that counts as a work out.=). Tonight, an hour long bike ride (in a higher than average gear) followed by toning work. Back to the tight eating rules. My latte's must be on the forbidden list until further notice and no carbs after noon either! This includes the fact that my "accepted carb" list got extremely short. Sadly, I only truly enjoy crappy carbs :(.
I have been dribbling weight off but my efforts have been lackadaisical at best. Monday coming is the first REAL weigh in and its time to TRY like I mean it. Not JUST fitness, but WEIGHT LOSS TOO!! Damn it man did that ever suck!!! I REFUSE to buy a wetsuit that size unless I plan to sleep in to lose water weight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Weekends and Weekdays
It has taken me a few futile tries to get back here and now finally, I sit. Kevin finished the re-furb on the power boat and brought it down from our Northern satellite location so that we might utilize it here on the Indian River. As all of his undertakings are, it was a huge success. It provided a nice break from my De-cluttering efforts to get out on the water and procure a minor sun burn, and practice catch and release fishing. Ahem, important to note, I would not be so forgiving if the fish we'd caught had been worth keeping but a dozen channel catfish and a couple of stingrays can keep their freedom!
Kevin again surprised me with a mid week turn around for our anniversary, showing up with a bouquet of roses before the end of my work day (early fearing I might have plotted similar and we'd both be in the opposite household on the day of destiny). July 3rd marked the end of the best year of my life and hopefully, the beginning of many more.
Tomorrow, I load the car for my fair share at turnaround to head his way with boxes for the consignment shop in tow. I have also managed to keep auctions on other miscellaneous junk on ebay to further clear out the dreaded junk which has accumulated in every closet of my abode.
A two mile run tonite along the river was a struggle in the humidity but in spite of all odds I have accomplished much. This week is cobweb attack weekend at Kevin's....away we go :)
Kevin again surprised me with a mid week turn around for our anniversary, showing up with a bouquet of roses before the end of my work day (early fearing I might have plotted similar and we'd both be in the opposite household on the day of destiny). July 3rd marked the end of the best year of my life and hopefully, the beginning of many more.
Tomorrow, I load the car for my fair share at turnaround to head his way with boxes for the consignment shop in tow. I have also managed to keep auctions on other miscellaneous junk on ebay to further clear out the dreaded junk which has accumulated in every closet of my abode.
A two mile run tonite along the river was a struggle in the humidity but in spite of all odds I have accomplished much. This week is cobweb attack weekend at Kevin's....away we go :)
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