Week 8, Day 5

It was the hottest day yet. I ran/walked my two miles with my dog. He almost didn't make it on the way home, but he did a good job... I was dragging him most of the way. *I* didn't think I was going to make it either, which is strange because I've been running this path for awhile. Shouldn't it be getting easier?

See you Monday.

Week 8, Day 4

I went to the gym today and worked out on the Cybex machines. I forgot to raise the weight on one machine. I also told the staff that the arm curl machine was sticking. They said that they'll grease the machine.

Week 8, Day 3

Today was cloudy and was rainy. I got my run in, in between showers. It's a good thing it was cool because I forgot my water bottle. My running partner slept, so I ran without him. Overall it was a good run.

Week 8, Day 2

Today I went to the gym and worked out on the Cybex machines. I bumped up the weight by 10 pounds on all of the machines except the arm curl. There's still something wrong with that thing. When I returned home, I took two of my dogs for a walk around the block.

Week 8, Day 1

Today was a good run day. I wasn't at my 100%, but it was good anyway. I had to sleep funny due to my dog needing to be babied because of her neck, and I didn't get good sleep. When I woke, my back was a little achy. I was going to run by myself, but my "running partner" heard me getting ready and jumped out of bed. I brought him with me, and since it is a holiday, we had to dodge people, kids, and other dogs. That is why I've stopped running on Saturdays.

I think I'm beating a sinus infection. That first 1/2 mile was tough. I didn't feel like I was able to breathe deep enough, coughed up the crap, and felt a lot better. I had to make myself finish running the 3rd 1/2 mile and gave myself a little Rocky cheer when I did it.

I only ran 1 block of the last 1/2 mile as it's a little hotter today than it has been, and we started out late. After the first mile I tried to get my dog to drink, but he didn't want anything. I thought he might want to go inside, but he didn't want that either. And as I stated above... neither one of us really felt like running during that last 1/2.

Week 7, Day 6

I took today off from running. Why? Because I don't like running when there's a bunch of people out in the neighborhood. I'm also a little bummed that even though I've been running for 2 months now, the scale says that I haven't even lost 1/2 a pound. Maybe the scale is broken because I know my stomach is smaller. Anyway, I'm taking the weekend off.

Week 7, Day 5

I ran today with my dog. Afterwards, I took my other dog for a walk around the block.

The run was good even though I didn't feel like going at first. Around mile 1.5 my dog decided he wanted to stop and smell something which made me land on my ankle. It didn't hurt, but I sure was startled. I walked it off a little bit and continued the run.

Week 7, Day 4

Today I went to the gym and worked out on the Cybex machines. I think the arm curl machine is broken since most times there feels like too much tension and at other times (rarely) it actually feels quite easy. And yes, this is at the same sitting.

I'm thinking about bumping up the weights next week.

Afterwards my wife & I went out to see the new Indiana Jones movie. I really liked it and give it a 9 out of 10.

Week 7, Day 3

Excellent run today! I've stopped using my iPhone for tracking my time since I'm not really tracking my time anymore, I'm going for running time. I brought my dog today and was dragging him near the end. I kept tugging on his leash saying, "Come on, don't make me drag you." He was exhausted by the end but loves it. He wants to go running with me every time. I'm still doing the 1/2 mile run, 1/2 mile walk (and repeat). However, on the walk section, I'm running a little more. Excellent.

Week 7, Day 2

Today was gym day. It got cut short so that the window people could replace the windshield on my car.

Week 7, Day 1

Today was a good run! Still doing the 1/2 mile run/walks. This time I took my dog with me. He really enjoyed it. I'm going to have to pick up the running during the walk section, though.

Overall I'm doing well. My left knee still tingles once in awhile, but it never hurts anymore. I really like my running shoes as well. I forgot to stretch before I left the house, so I did a quickie stretch in the front yard before we started.

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Wow, I just keep thinking about what a good run I had today. It makes me want to run tomorrow instead of going to the gym. I guess I'm getting hooked on running.

Week 6, Day 6

Instead of running today, I did yard work. Back to running on Monday.

Week 6, Day 5

Even though it was very humid today, it was a good run day. I ran 1/2 mile, walked 1/2 mile, ran 1/2 mile, walked a little, ran a little and walked a little more (total of 1/2 mile). Excellent! I feel that progress is being made.

Week 6, Day 4

Went to the gym and worked out on the Cybex machines. Everything is getting easier except for those dang curls.

Week 6, Day 3

Today I felt like changing things up a bit. After six weeks, I was tired of watching a clock all of the time and I felt like it was slowing me down. So, instead, I ran 1/2 mile, walked 1/2 mile and repeated. Man, after running 1/2 mile all at once, I felt ecstatic! After doing it a second time, I felt like Rocky and wanted to jump around with my hands in the air! All of the running was downhill or flat, so the pain will come when I start running back up the hills instead of walking. But for now, I did a great job! Woo hoo!

Week 6, Day 2

Today I went to the gym and worked out on the Cybex machines. I can tell I'm getting stronger and that makes me happy. :)

Week 6, Day 1

Today I just didn't feel like it. My back was aching, I was tired, and I just didn't have any energy. I ran anyway. I only ran for 12 minutes of my 30 minute workout, but I did run. Part of the problem was the headwind plus the uphill climb... wasn't going to happen today. At least I went out and did something.

Week 5, Day 6

Today was awesome, another great run. 5 mins run/2.5 mins walk. Again, I did poop out on the way home the last mile, but that just gives me a goal to work on.

I've been stretching before I run and can feel the stretch in the bottom of my feet. That is the same spot that was hurting when I first ran in my new shoes. I'm thinking that I wasn't stretching enough.

Week 5, Day 5

Today was an unscheduled rest day. I was up until 4:30am thanks for HP (Compaq) and Microsoft. I was up again at 11:30am reinstalling computer software until about 5:30pm today. :(

Week 5, Day 4

Today I went to the gym and used the Cybex machines. My legs felt a little weak during the leg press... probably due to the extra running I did yesterday. Hopefully I'll be able to run 5 mins again tomorrow.

Week 5, Day 3

Awesome! Today I ran 5 mins/2.5 mins walking. I was so excited that I laughed! No more 2 minute running for me! Today was a great milestone and I'm very happy. I did poop out at the end and walked 4 minutes, but I can live with that for now.

Week 5, Day 2

Today I walked the dogs and went to the gym to lift weights. When I went walking I used my old sneakers instead of my running shoes and tonight my knee is bothering me a little. Perhaps I should use my running shoes when I do my walks.

PS: My DW came home from the hospital last night.

Week 5, Day 1

Today I ran. I ran in my new GT-2130s and my (lack of) arches hurt. It is strange that my arches didn't really hurt in my plain old sneakers. This was my first run since last Wednesday so maybe I ran too fast; I'm not sure. Overall I feel pretty good even though I pooped out somewhere around 20-23 mins and ended up walking the last bit home. I'll chalk it up to not running Friday nor Saturday. We'll see how it goes on Wednesday.

Off to the hospital... hopefully my DW will be coming home today.

Week 4, Day 6

Today was another day spent at the hospital. No running today. Hopefully I can run on Monday before going to the hospital again. I really want to try out my new shoes.

Week 4, Day 5

Today was another unscheduled day off. Bummer. My DW is in the hospital.

My new running shoes came in and I picked them up along with some running socks. Hopefully the new shoes along with these two days off will help my knee feel better.

If I get up early enough tomorrow, I will probably test out my new shoes by running before heading off to the hospital.

Week 4, Day 4

Today was an unscheduled day off. My knee has been bothering me a little. It doesn't really hurt, but I am aware of it, it is warm, and sometimes tingles. I'm going to take the day off.

Week 4, Day 3

Today I ran. I took my dog with me and ran my new route which is mostly flat. I felt stronger today and even though I was tired during the last few minutes, I still ran up the hill back home. Once again, I was dragging my dog towards the end which just made me cranky. He has twice as many legs as me and is supposed to be able to run 40MPH! Anyway, today was another 2 min run / 1 min walking.

Emotionally, I haven't been wanting to exercise lately, but once I start, I feel great. Is that normal?

No line dancing class today, my DW & MIL wimped out on me and went to the mall instead... Sigh...