A Lunch Workout!

I did it. After approximately 13 years in the workforce and 2 months of psyching myself up, I finally worked out on my lunch break. I am fortunate enough to work for a company that truly promotes the health and well being of its employees. I also work around a number of people that regularly work out at lunch, confirming that it can actually be done. 

I felt strange walking through the halls in my work out gear, not because I didn't fit it, but because I didn't feel comfortable being so casual in the work environment. I snuck outside as quickly as I could after I had changed and went for a run in the neighborhood across the street from the office. I didn't plan a route, so I just ran down to the end of the street and turned around to come back. I did notice a trail that I will have to investigate. 

I managed to eek out 2 miles in a ridiculously fast time for myself, at just under a 9:41 minute per mile pace. I also managed to make it back to the office without being too disgustingly sweaty. I cleaned myself up with a bunch of baby wipes (and was told that I didn't smell, because I made sure to ask!) changed my clothes and got back to work! 

Miles logged: 2.1

Red Sky at Night, Sailor's Delight?

The days are getting longer, so that stinking daylight savings time change is right around the corner. Tonight we made it down to the beach a bit after sunset, but while there was still light in the sky. We saw the most amazing colors of crimson and pink in the west sky. It was like nothing I've ever seen before. Of course, I didn't have a camera on me, so you'll just have to take my word for it.

I looked up on the internet what a red sunset means (thinking that it was probably a sign of the end of the world), but apparently it means that tomorrow will be a beautiful day with a high pressure system moving in. I'll let you know tomorrow if the internet is a liar.

Miles logged: 3.25

Music Monday: Cecilia and the Satellite

Artist: Andrew McMahon
Title: Cecilia and the Satellite
Fave Line: "Through all the things my eyes have seen, the best by far is you."

Miles Logged: 0.0

I'm getting too old for this

I'm getting too old for this shit. No, not running, though that's probably debatable. It's the drinking too much and eating like crap and then thinking I can knock out double digit miles. Yeah, not so much.

One of my husband's best friends was in town visiting us this week. He was our first overnight houseguest since we've moved and he miraculously survived, I, on the other hand, had a tougher go of it. Yesterday we threw a hail mary and drove inland in search of some sun and we were handsomely rewarded. After a late lunch and some beer at a taphouse, I forced them we decided to stop at a winery so that he could get a taste of Central Coast wines. One winery turned into 3 and the evening ended with me sleeping off my hangover on the couch.

Happy as a clam

But the drinking ended early and I felt like I was in good shape when I finally peeled myself off the couch to continue sleeping in bed. And I woke this morning to feeling pretty normal. So, why not eat a bunch of crap at brunch too? French toast swimming in butter and syrup- the perfect way to carbo load. Or maybe not.

I did make it out for a run around lunchtime, and not because I was moping around with a hangover, but because I was trying to wait out the rain. I managed to get out while the temps were quite cool, but the sun had broken out, my ideal running weather. Except my legs felt like they were logs filled with lead and even the slightest incline had me huffing and puffing for air. I was planning to run 9 miles, but could only manage 5.

Miles logged: 5.0

Music Monday: Sugar

Artist: Maroon 5
Title: Sugar
Fave Line: "Need a little sweetness in my life"

Miles logged: 3.25

Consistency is King

I've been a more consistent runner than blogger lately (I can only focus on one thing at a time, OK). 3 runs this week, with one being a long run to boot, and I was feeling under the weather again. As you can tell, I'm pretty impressed with myself. I'm not in marathon shape, or even half marathon shape, but I do feel like I'm getting back to my old habits (the good ones, not the work late and drink a bottle of wine for dinner ones).

I finally got the elliptical hooked up in the garage of the house we're renting this week. We've only been here 2 months, so it's about time! It's a bit dusty and a tight fit in between all of our boxes, but at least I can get a cross-training workout in.

Now all I have to do is keep it up!

Miles logged: 8.0

Music Monday: Talking Body

Artist: Tove Lo
Title: Talking Body

Miles logged: 0.0