LOST IN SPACE

SPIN: 60 MIN. / AVE HR=148 / MAX= 164

Did you ever just go somewhere else in your mind in spin class? Tonight was a great workout but my focus was off. Luckily Mary,the instructor, would notice and say my name and pull me back to earth. Although by the end of class. I felt the misbehaving student whose name was called a million times.

I did manage to get a good workout in.

I checked the weather for this weekend and it is actually-cross your fingers going to be possible to get out for a good long run. I am hoping for 4 hours. I need to get some confidence under my belt for next weekend's half marathon.

Waddling into orbit......

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE

RUN : 40 MIN. / TEMPO/ AVE PACE= 12:58

I looked up in the sky tonight when I came home and saw something that I didn't recognize. It was bright up the sky with a warming light. I suddenly remembered--the sun.

I felt great getting out. No aches or pains. I tried to keep the pace up and was shotting for a 12:15 average but I wasn't far off. I had Dakota (my golden) with me and it was his first time out in a couple of weeks. He hung in there but I think I won this round.

Waddling into the sunset.......

JOURNEY HOME

FRIDAY : ZERO
SATURDAY: RUN = 3:00 / 4R:1W
SUNDAY : ZERO

This weekend we made the trip home to see my dad for his 85th birthday. We arrived at dad's between 5-6pm . He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and was working at the fish fry they were having. We showed up there for dinner and surprised him. I think that's the best birthday present we could have given him. We ate at the front table and we were introduced to everyone he knew. He is so proud of his grand kids.

On Saturday morning , I got up early to go for a long run. But of course, it was cold, snow and windy. So what's new. I did get 3 hours in on the road. It was a tour of memories and my hometown for me-hills and all. I first ran south to he cemetery. I passed where my mom was and ran through the entire place. I love running in there. I left and ran up soapbox derby hill then passed my best friends house. Memories of my times with Kathy made me smile and laugh as I went by. I ran down by the river next. The above picture is a photo of the railroad bridge over the Miami river which was above flood stage. This road took me passed my grandma's house. I walked there for lunch everyday in grade school. She had a player piano in her front room that I so loved. The next turn took me to my grade school and by my church that I grew up in. Looking at the playground, I could hear the nuns ringing the bell to go back to class. The journey was 3 hours but spanned a lifetime of memories.

That evening after mass, our traditional family restaurant, Hussy's was our choice for dinner. While celebrating dad's birthday , my MIL got the call her house in Cleveland was sold. Things now needed to go into motion to move up near us. It was a big evening.

Sunday was a blur with driving back from Ohio and getting things planned for my MIL to move here. Today also was my hubby and my 18th anniversary. It wasn't a romantic day but we'll celebrate later.

Waddling to tell my hubby goodnight and happy anniversary............

RUN: 35 min./ TREADMILL



March blew in today. Rain, thunderstorms, and wind. There were no breaks in the weather today even though it was almost 50. I would like to think the white stuff is behind us but of course there is more on the way this week-end.

Tonight I went to the gym heading for spin class. When I was walking up the stairs, I felt a twinge of pain in my rt groin. Something told me not to spin so I headed for the treadmill. At about 35 mins. out of a planned hour, it just did not feel right so I shut down. I can't quite put my finger on it-it's just not right. I'll rest tomorrow and hope for a long run this weekend.

MONTHLY- FEBRUARY
Total : 20:50
RUN : 11:50
CYCLE/SPIN : 5:00
ELLIPTICAL : 4:00

Tomorrow the family and I are heading to Ohio. It's my dad's 85th birthday. He's an awesome man an my hero and idol. I know he's excited that we're coming and I can't wait to get there.

Waddling to wish my dad a Happy 85th Birthday...........