Archive for March, 2010

Bump in the road?

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 Posted in new leaf | 1 Comment »

I survived my first week of running fine - no pain, no problems. Sadly, starting this week I've begin to experience some pain in my left knee. Surprise. Surprise. About ... Read more..

learning to run

Saturday, March 27th, 2010 Posted in new leaf | No Comments »

This week I started the learn to run clinic at a local Running Room. Tomorrow is the last practice and it's at 8:30 am. Not looking forward to ... Read more..

week 11 update

Saturday, March 27th, 2010 Posted in new leaf | No Comments »

I've upped my calories again. Now I'm shooting for a 1600 day instead of the 1400 - 1600 range I used to eat at. Mostly it's to account for the ... Read more..

Survival

Monday, March 22nd, 2010 Posted in new leaf | No Comments »

First day of my running clinic today. It may be a bit early to be claiming victory but I did survive. We're quite a big group of wannabe runners but ... Read more..

Anticipation

Sunday, March 21st, 2010 Posted in new leaf | No Comments »

Tomorrow marks the first day of my 10 week 'learn to run' clinic at The Running Room. I'm alternately excited and terrified. Sure, I can walk 3 - 5 km ... Read more..

Bragging rights

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 Posted in new leaf | 1 Comment »

pretty happy with my measurements at gym tonight. no change in calves & biceps but lost 8 inches elsewhere. no wonder I needed new holes punched in my belt! Read more..

Walk vs. Run

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 Posted in new leaf | No Comments »

For the past few weeks I've been babbling, blogging, scribbling on Facebook and Tweeting about my plans to register for a Running Room walking clinic later this month. It's been a pretty common ... Read more..

Start of a new week

Sunday, March 7th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Up at O dark 30 to drive hubs to base & send him on his way for a month. Hope he enjoys Valcatraz. Happy news = in -2lbs I can buy ... Read more..

Eventful weekend

Saturday, March 6th, 2010 Posted in Random Burbling | 2 Comments »

Last night we picked up a compact size home gym for our basement. The instruction manual was a bit of a challenge for Drew since parts weren't numbered but after ... Read more..

weather change & whinging

Friday, March 5th, 2010 Posted in new leaf | No Comments »

Long ago, when I was a wee bitty girl, I was a Highland dancer. I danced competitively for about 12 years. Anyone who's seen Highland dancing can probably understand how the ... Read more..