Lazy morning

I had pretty ambitious goals for this weekend. Yesterday was going to start my "long run" Saturday's. Then today I was going to take a yoga class at 10am and do a 3+ mile walk with my fitness group at 11:30.

Well, 10 people are meeting me for the walk which starts in about an hour... needless to say I did not make the 10am yoga class yet again. AND its FREE! I just couldn't get going. I need to shower and I just didn't want to move... so I didn't.

Yesterday I was not into the whole running thing. I jogged 1 1/2 miles, then walked a lap, jogged a lap, walked a lap, then jogged another 1 3/4 miles. SO in total ok, I got in 3 1/2 miles, but still. I was hoping for 5 straight solid miles.

I think I am going to make Monday or Wednesday nights my long runs instead. I just feel better running at night. I know eventually I will need to do long runs during the day to build up to running the race during the day, but for now I am going to go with what works for me. And after doing some more research on swimming.... guess it is good after a long run to help with the acid build up. I'm thinking that I pack a bag when I run tomorrow. If I do a long run and I'm up for swimming, then I could just stop at the pool on my way home and try for a 30 minute lap swim. Or at least see what I could do.

My goal is to try to get to the pool at least twice a week and build that into my workout routine along with running and yoga. I know I need to do some specific weight training to firm up some muscles. Even a 30 minute workout with hand weights and some squats and lunges. I could just make a routine and maximize what I'm doing... a lung with a bicep curl or a squat with an overhead tri pull down. We'll see. I just have to make the commitment to myself for that. I want to firm up.

I think its funny now. Originally it was about trying to just run a 5K. Done that. Then more fitness in general. Now I am more on my overall health, and really becoming as fit as I can. I love this!

Even though I slightly slacked yesterday at the track, it was still fun. I met my friend Tracie there. First we did 3 laps as a warm up, then all that running mix, then I we walked for at least 30 minutes, and then stretched. I was at the track for 2 1/2 hours with her! And it was a perfect fall day out too! It was great.

Ok, so I am now STILL laying in my bed. I need to get up and take a quick shower so I can go meet everyone for a walk. LOTS to do today! :)

Happy Sunday!