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Monday, July 11, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
routine & limits
I'm a big fan of routine. and well.. specifically. I'm a pretty big fan of my routine.
I have very little trouble lately staying on track, eating well, & working out.
After 4+ days at the Cape - I'm finding it near impossible to get back on track.
I want to sleep. A LOT.
I want chocolate. and salty snacks. and wine.
I don't want to run.
I was even tempted to order food, like dominos. ick. (dont worry I didn't)
So needless to say, I'm going to get back on track but its reallyyy tough. I'm learning that just because I'm good most of the time or that I ran 8 miles or its a holiday that needs to be celebrated, I can't let myself go completely crazy. Indulge - yes. for sure. but 4 full days of too much everything. not cool.
Now this was my first extended weekend with lots of celebrating since I really started paying attention, so I'm not surprised I went overboard, nor am I going to beat myself up about it. BUT I'm learning my limits. and acknowledging that I exceeded them for sure.
now if I could just get that self-control thing down.
Last night was the first time in a long time that I got home from work and had nothing to do.
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I have very little trouble lately staying on track, eating well, & working out.
After 4+ days at the Cape - I'm finding it near impossible to get back on track.
I want to sleep. A LOT.
I want chocolate. and salty snacks. and wine.
I don't want to run.
I was even tempted to order food, like dominos. ick. (dont worry I didn't)
So needless to say, I'm going to get back on track but its reallyyy tough. I'm learning that just because I'm good most of the time or that I ran 8 miles or its a holiday that needs to be celebrated, I can't let myself go completely crazy. Indulge - yes. for sure. but 4 full days of too much everything. not cool.
Now this was my first extended weekend with lots of celebrating since I really started paying attention, so I'm not surprised I went overboard, nor am I going to beat myself up about it. BUT I'm learning my limits. and acknowledging that I exceeded them for sure.
now if I could just get that self-control thing down.
Last night was the first time in a long time that I got home from work and had nothing to do.
great plan right?
perfection.
perfection.
MUST RUN TONIGHT.
serious fail this morning.
anyone else hanging out in struggle-city this week?
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Happy 4th! Weekend Recap
oh hello all
I've seriously struggled getting back into real world mode. I want to stay & play at the Cape, for sure.
before I get into all the fun. I'm happy to report that I did get up Saturday morning & bust out 8 miles. (with my dad trailing behind on his bike. it was an interesting run thats for sure. wish I took a pic)
this morning I forced myself out to run.
because well.. i have 3 runs left this week & only 4 days to do them. ugh. 4.5 miles - success.
I expected it to be more painful than it was. still not looking forward to tomorrow.
and - 9 miles on saturday is going to be TOUGH.
wish I had a big topic tonight but really, my weekend was wonderful, exhausting, & left me with a sweet tan :) that's all I got.
happy wednesday!
I've seriously struggled getting back into real world mode. I want to stay & play at the Cape, for sure.
before I get into all the fun. I'm happy to report that I did get up Saturday morning & bust out 8 miles. (with my dad trailing behind on his bike. it was an interesting run thats for sure. wish I took a pic)
there was tons of food. beverages. friends. sun.
fantastic.
gorgeous views.
how amazing is that.
fantastic people. and dessert.
(most of whom were not photographed, apologies)
and even my dad cuddling with a pup. who would've thought?
adorable.
some hard to capture fireworks
and Momma Re's flowers. stunning.
feeling artsy.
this morning I forced myself out to run.
because well.. i have 3 runs left this week & only 4 days to do them. ugh. 4.5 miles - success.
I expected it to be more painful than it was. still not looking forward to tomorrow.
and - 9 miles on saturday is going to be TOUGH.
wish I had a big topic tonight but really, my weekend was wonderful, exhausting, & left me with a sweet tan :) that's all I got.
happy wednesday!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Congrats Maria & Mark!!
Congrats Maria & Mark! So happy for you guys!
Finnegan James O'Brien arrived this weekend.
He knew I was coming to Baltimore & came early!! yayyy!
can't wait to meet the little guy.
and because I have no pics of Finn (or Mark for that matter)..
one of my faves of Maria & I.
still in weekend mode. expect recap tomorrow :)
Finnegan James O'Brien arrived this weekend.
He knew I was coming to Baltimore & came early!! yayyy!
can't wait to meet the little guy.
and because I have no pics of Finn (or Mark for that matter)..
one of my faves of Maria & I.
still in weekend mode. expect recap tomorrow :)
Friday, July 1, 2011
Who's ready for July?
so ready!
I've managed to do my runs in the morning this week, which is an accomplishment in its self. (I'm pretty terrible at getting out of bed in the AM) I've noticed though that by getting my workouts in early, I feel like I'm due for a workout earlier. Tuesday morning I ran, and by Wednesday after work, I felt like I really needed to get my sweat on. Knowing that I needed to run yesterday morning & that it was too hot to do anything outside, I hit the gym, did a fast mile and a half and then some intervals on the elliptical. It felt surprisingly awesome.
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I'll spare you any other post-workout pics of me.
but!
with any luck, this is what July will look like.
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a month with 5 weekends?! yes please.
Goals for July
1. get to 12 miles - half marathon is the first weekend of Aug. must be readyyy
2. take lots of pictures - between the 4th, a family gathering, 4 days in baltimore, and a few of my NY girls coming to the Cape, there are LOTS of fantastic photo ops.
3. spend some QT with baby mac - oh charlie, I can NOT wait.
4. do yoga once a week - I've done yoga a handful of times recently & always feel great after. Whether I go to a class or break my DVD, this needs to happen more - before my legs revolt against me.
5. get to the pool - my building has a pool & I have yet to go. going to need to change that. yup.
I've managed to do my runs in the morning this week, which is an accomplishment in its self. (I'm pretty terrible at getting out of bed in the AM) I've noticed though that by getting my workouts in early, I feel like I'm due for a workout earlier. Tuesday morning I ran, and by Wednesday after work, I felt like I really needed to get my sweat on. Knowing that I needed to run yesterday morning & that it was too hot to do anything outside, I hit the gym, did a fast mile and a half and then some intervals on the elliptical. It felt surprisingly awesome.
these legs feel accomplished.
I'll spare you any other post-workout pics of me.
but!
with any luck, this is what July will look like.
lots of cape time.
hopefully some beach
Sox @ Camden Yards
hanging out with these ladies
and then 2 of these 3 lovelies.
a month with 5 weekends?! yes please.
Goals for July
1. get to 12 miles - half marathon is the first weekend of Aug. must be readyyy
2. take lots of pictures - between the 4th, a family gathering, 4 days in baltimore, and a few of my NY girls coming to the Cape, there are LOTS of fantastic photo ops.
3. spend some QT with baby mac - oh charlie, I can NOT wait.
4. do yoga once a week - I've done yoga a handful of times recently & always feel great after. Whether I go to a class or break my DVD, this needs to happen more - before my legs revolt against me.
5. get to the pool - my building has a pool & I have yet to go. going to need to change that. yup.
what are your goals for July? anything missing off my list?
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