Happiness Is a Choice

Ran 5 and a half miles on the TM and 40 minutes on the elliptical bliss with Lily Julie and Jessica. Bliss as in... a little break for my legs, but still a good cross train exercise. I am excited to start blogging!

Rest, Recoup, Recover so that you can RUN! Did a GNO last night shopping and consuming chocolate and I was a wee bit to tired to wake up.  

Got to the gym was not very motivated or excited, but I went anyways, when I got there Julie had a little present for me ! ha ha! Thanks Julie! Well that got me going! I ran 5 in half on the TM and started to get a little side cramp,  So I called it quits and hopped on the elliptical and did that for 40 minutes . Spanish Fork Gym is not that great, but if you ever want to see a movie star--you'll find em here! Today we saw Olivia Newton John, and theres also a Jessica Beil. There's even a Patrick from Sponge Bob! Thats how we roll down here! OH! and Axel Rose.

Only ran a little over 3 miles today, I want to be fresh for when I go for my weekend run outside! My body was confused that I stopped. It is used to going longer. I have already started to see results in my legs and stomach from running! It's motivating. I did the Elliptical for 60 minutes, and it felt like a breeze. No wonder my friends don't like it! It felt like I didn't good work out, but I know thats not true. :) Happy Friday! Hope everyone has a good weekend!!! 

2 hours of Elliptical. Thats right, I am the elliptical queen! It started out dark dreary and lonely, and by the end It was a party, I think I got a work out just from laughing so much. Not to mention good motivating convos--and not just the ones about cup cakes and brownies! Ha ha! I was very tempted to hop on the TM and do some running, but I feel good that I didn't. My legs and back were a little sore and now they feel stable and fresh for tomorrow! I am nervous! I am going running  with friends, I hope I can keep up and I hope the weather is okay! :) Wish me Luck! 

uhm, Was anyone else TICKED about the rain on Sunday?I was really stoked to go run outside and get my OUTSIDE fitness level up, but no no no!! GRRR. Its June--and it was Fathers day! Bah. Whats up with this crazy weather! Seriously, how am I supposed to fit the miles in? I work 40 hours a week and the weekend is one of the easiest times to do that. ANNNNNYWAYS.  All in all though, I had a great weekend, and even though I didnt get to run outside, I did get to be outside.. and I even got a work out! James and I went swimming, we did laps, flips, dives and just had a fun time! It was only 8 dollars for the both of us and totally worth it! I hope I burned enough calories for Sunday Dinners Fried chicken! ha ha! Well, thats all. How was your guys weekend?

Ran 7 on the TM while listening to 8 mile. Kind of ironic isn't it? lol. I don't really like Rap, but it has good beats to keep a good pace. I feel sore, but not too bad. I will ice today. I was thinking today that just a month ago I was only running less then 3 times a week, and generally only 3 or so miles.. So even though I still have a long ways to go to reach fitness goals.. I still have come so far. I shouldn't compare myself to anyone but myself, and *I* am doing good. I just have to remember to go slow and steady and don't get ahead of myself. Did 25 minutes of elliptical after. Overall... pretty good work out.

The other day, I came to work and found my chair missing. So I pulled up the big exercise ball. I thought it would be good for my posture. Turns out sitting on a ball gives your back 0 support and can only do one thing. Strain it. *sigh* . Its not too bad. Its actually feeling a lot better from yesterday, but these kind of things scare me. I hope I can run tomorrow. Any suggestions or tips?

Today was rough at the gym. I lotioned up before I headed out, and I will neeeever do that again.While lotion makes your skin soft and smooth, it also clogs your pours and doesn't let your skin breath--which is never a good thing when working out! My blood sugar was also low so I didn't run very long today..Just a little over 4 miles  and then did 50 minutes on the elliptical .I'll try longer tomorrow!

Ran 6.5 on the TM. I sang and stared at the gym eye candy. It was a great time. Did 30 minutes on the elliptical.  Roy came over and talked to me. Good guy. He offered to test me with his machine and find out my percent of body fat i have, but honestly... I am not a number girl. I get fixated on it, and let it define who I am. Besides, if I don't focus on numbers I find myself doing better at reaching my mental and spiritual goals as well. I like to be balanced all over.  Anyways He said he could pretty much guess just by pinching me with his fingers so I let him do at least that. He said I was about 23... *shrug* Is that good? I hope so. I try. ha ha! See I get all nervous after I hear a number. I think I would like to shoot for 21 percent.. which is a reachable and doable goal if I work hard.. but we will just see! How did your run go? Was it as enjoyable as mine?

1 lonely hour on the elliptical 

Ran the river trail with Julie this morning! :) This was my first time on the river trail, and now I understand what all the fuss is about it. IT IS BEAUTIFUL. One more reason why I adore  and love Spanish Fork. Julie set a good pace for me, and even though it was probably dirt slow for her, I was quite proud of myself :) I easily could have gone two more miles. I watched Green Lantern yesterday, and it talks about fear and how fear disables us from achieving great things (such as failing) . I know I personally let fear get into my life too much. Thats why I never really even thought of running. I was too afraid I wouldn't be good at it. While I am not great, I am glad I faced my fear and gave it shot. Who knows what other great things we can do and accomplish if we only just face our fears. We must have faith things will work out.. and then they will. Julie thank you for taking the time to run with me. It meant a lot. :)  

Took a muscle relaxer last night for my back. I think that helped. It feels a lot better... Work is going to be rough though.. I feel incredibly tired. 

Ah! Slept in! Part of me feels really guilty for doing so, but part of me thinks I needed it. James and I have been super busy the last few weeks, and even though I could have got up.. I guess I  will forgive myself and remember whats REALLY important and give my mind AND body a break. Ill be there tomorrow for sure!

Woot. Over Eight Miles on the TM at the gym today. This is the farthest I have ran yet. :) Ran to 6 miles, stopped..got a drink. Ran the other 2 miles. Walked 5 minutes and did the arch trainer for 10 mins. I would have to say this is a pretty good work out.. Its too bad it doesn't make up for missing yesterday. Maybe I can go to the gym tomorrow....? With YWs and James film going on... That will make it more difficult. Either way I am proud of my mileage today!