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...........

R & R

TUESDAY: SPIN : 60 MIN. : AVE HR= 154/MAX=174
WEDS : ZERO

Last night I went to spin. Mare had a interval workout for us. There were 5 x 10min. intervals. Each section went 1 min pace,1 min hard, 2 min. pace, 1 min hard, 3 min pace, 1 min hard then 1 min pace. Rest then new interval. She said it will creep up on you. It kicked my butt from the start.

We had to take my MIL to the ER today. Her legs were swollen because her MD took her off her water pills. She came to where I worked so I was able to keep an eye on things. She came home and is doing better this PM.

I opted to take the night off. We had a small amount of snow. My legs were tired and my mind was wishing that I was on a beach somewhere.


Waddling and thinking of warm days ahead..........

PACKED HOUSE

ELLIPTICAL : 35 min.

The gym was packed tonight. I was talking to one of the trainiers and they said the beginning of March is busier than January. That's because people are getting ready for spring break, swimsuits, and springtime events. I guess that I can believe that. You could tell there were alot of newbies trying out stuff and trying to get into shape in 1 night at the gym. But at least they got there. I hope alot of people stick with it. But I wonder what percentage really do.

My MIL got her today from Cleveland. She looks alot more tired than last time like she hasn't been sleeping well. Hopefully she can get some rest with us and get into a routine. It's been tough on her but with alot of love and support we'll get through this.

To a blogger friend, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this tough time. You will find time to sort your thoughts within your training.

Waddling to read before bed........

WINTER WOES :-(

RUN = 2:00 / TREADMILL /4R:1W

OK-- we give up!!! Enough with the winter on the weekends. I promise everyone that I will never train for a spring marathon again. Yesterday morning would have been great for my long run but I had other commitments. Then boom-WINTER STORM WARNING. You have got to be kidding. I will not redo my training schedule again. It is 3 weeks until my half marathon. It is on a challenging, hilly course. And the way my luck has been going , it will be a blizzard or tornado.

I did feel good on the treadmill today. Two hours almost seemed like a short run. This week I may do a spin:run brick. I need to get my weekly time increased. Also I have a duathlon 2 weeks after the marathon.

Waddling out to shovel again....