RAIN

Today I was a good dog owner and took Murph out for a long run. Unfortunately it was raining and he probably thought I was punishing him :( I think he had a good time once we got home, but he really was trying to run fast since it was so rainy. I felt bad that I couldn't go any faster to get him out of the rain sooner.

Unfortunately I wanted to do 2 laps around the lake, but with the dog and the rain, I didn't want to keep him out longer than necessary so we went back home. I may go again this afternoon, but I have a LOT of reading to do to get ready for school.

Yesterday, I went to the gym after work. It was GREAT. I wish I worked earlier so I could do that every day. I rowed a 6k and in 29 minutes, not my best. But still pretty good, so it's okay. I could tell I am getting stronger, even if my time was slower. I am finding the balance between endurance and strength and I can tell that both are improving.

Run to the gym

Yesterday I ran the mile or so to the gym and then did a few weights/crunches circuits. Then I ran back home. I was pretty sore today, but it felt really good. That was a good workout.

I had a rough morning today, but I will get the dog out for a walk and then a run in soon. I just need to get off the couch first :)

weights and long walk

I went to the gym yesterday with the plan to do weights and then come home and run the dog. The first part happened, but the second didn't because of family stuff that is going on. So I did take the dog out later for about an hour long walk.

Today I will run the dog for sure. Can't wait to get my legs out there.

BIKE! 2

woo hoo. rode my bike to work today :) love it!! love the weather.

ran w the dog too and played ball with him today. huzzah. hopefully tomorrow I will get to work out too. I am super busy tomorrow.

BIKE!!

Riding the bike to work is great. I even rode this evening!!! Which means I rode home in the dark. I took Cornwall Ave to downtown and then came up to Lakeway so it was well-lit the whole way and I had a bike lane most of the way too. It was the best thing ever. Even in the dark. I can't wait to ride my bike tomorrow :)

YOGA

I used to HATE yoga. Really hate it. The breathing and the sitting ("advanced standing" as Jake calls it). I have been really tight and sore lately, so I really have needed to do something else. I swam yesterday, but that didn't seem to do it. So decided to try yoga again this morning. And it was great. Really hard, but really good :) I will probably go back next week, and feel so energized for the day. No coffee today even--and no headaches so that's good.

We'll try to keep this up. And I need to keep using the gym, so woot.

Yesterday, I biked to the gym and then swam for about half an hour and then biked home. That left me feeling really good all day at work too. I am so glad I am back into a routine.

We also took the dog to the baseball fields the last two days and got him running around full speed and he LOVED it. He even came back when called...we felt pretty good about it since we were in a mostly fenced area, so we knew he would be pretty safe and we could guard the doors. Yay....doggy freedom and play and now we have a tired dog for us to leave at home while we are working :)

Gym

Went to the gym Saturday. Did weights and the erg. Probably going again today too. Also have ballet tonight :). Saturday after I got done at the gym, came home and took the dog out for an hour or so long walk. Great day.

I was even sore yesterday from the gym, which is a good sign. Unfortunately, I haven't been sore like that for a long time. Love it.