Whether You Like it or Not!

Yesterday's Workout

     2 Miles - Very Easy Pace

Today's Projected Workout

     2 Miles - Moderate Pace

     Armstastic Stength Training - Do Twice

1. Triceps Dips - 10
2. Lying Tricep Lifts - 10
3. Dumbbell Curl - 10
4. Dumbbell Pullovers - 10
5. Overhead Press - 10
6. Reverse Plank - 1:00

So I have been super sick over the last 4 days! Let's just say that me and the restroom were getting pretty tight there at the end. Ha! Punny.
Moving on.......
So yesterday I had time to get in two miles after work before small group. And thought that would be a perfect post stomache bug distance to get back into my groove. It was a great run! Low temps, smelled like rain, great tunes streamin in from Pandora's Pop Fitness station. Money.
After every run the frist thing I have to use is the restroom. So, that is where I took some fun sweaty selfies for your viewing pleasure!

So my first run after 4 days of Dehli Belly wasn't too bad. I was a little weak and slow goin' but I made it without incident! I also learned that God Loves You Whether You Like it or Not.
Thanks church restroom mirror for sharing your wisdom.

When I read this in my head Mr. T's voice was what I heard saying it. Whether you like it or not FOOL!

When I got home after group my fantabulous Mister made us a huge pot of spicy chili to round out the day.

So stinkin' good!

Anyway.......... today I am looking forward to another run in sub 90s temperatures! Also, so you know I actually dress like a respectable card carrying member of society sometimes, here's a work shot.

OOOOoooooo Fancy!

How to Push Past Workout Frustration

Yesterday:

     Rest Day

Today's Projected Workout:

1. 2 Mile Run - Moderate Pace
2. Arms

Lordy I am getting frustrated with the slowness of my return to running. I expected to be able to immediately run 5 miles at my regular pace. Easy Peasy. It's not like a 3 month hiatus from running ever effected anyone's stamina right?!

I was apparently suffering from a hopeful delusion. I have been struggling to get through any more than 2 Miles at a time at my regular pace.

So frustrating!

I feel like I have had to start from scratch.
But I realized the other day, during my patheticly short run, that running a ton of miles isn't the most important thing in the world. (or so I am telling myself)
Here is what I have to remember:

I am still lapping everyone on the couch.

I am still being healthy.

I am still 20 lbs lighter than I was before.

I will get back up to high mileages.
I will keep getting faster.
I will keep getting stronger.
I will keep losing pounds and inches.

I just have to stick with it.

So I have resolved to keep fighting the good fight and work my way back up to 5 or 6 mile runs and quit feeling like a failure that I am unable to start where I stopped. If you are in the same boat with your running, DON'T GIVE UP! You'll get there when you get there!

Now for a photo dump of our 4th of July Festivities!! Lawnchairs, Horseshoes, Ladder Golf, Parade, a Cute Baby, and Effeminite Posing.

Turtle Racing, Parades, and Rodeos OH MY!

Yesterday's Workout:
   
1.5 Mile Run - (Yah I know, lamesauce, but I only had a little time between work and small group and that's what I was able to fit in. 1.5 Miles more than everyone on the couch!)

Today:

Rest Day - We leave at 1:30 to pick up C-Man so I am using today and Friday, when we take him back, as rest days this week.

              Post run crazy face!

Now for the important stuff...
Who else is ready for the 4th?!?!?
I can't wait! I freakin love the 4th of July. Its my jam.
In case you are lame and don't understand the fundamental awesomeness of the 4th of July I am going to literaly spell it out for you via the following list of grade A activities related to this most righteous of days, Independence Day.

Why the 4th of July Rocks my Face Off:

1. Putting on your best gaudy 4th of July duds.
2. Parade (Fun floats and people throwing t-shirts and candy at you....yes please.)
3. Turtle Races - This may just be here but all the kids enter a turtle in the the turtle race and win prizes for the three fastest amphibians.
4. Watermelon feasts
5. Car shows
6. Ranch Rodeos
7. Fireworks
8. Town Dances
9. Food, food, and more food
10. Family and Friends chillin in lawn chairs, enjoying a beer and some good conversation to clos out the night.

There you go. Now you know. Enjoy your 4th!!

These ladies are super pumped for the festivities!

What is your favorite thing about the 4th?

Lover of Running, Plays, Babies and Pets

Last weeks Recap:

Monday - Bleachers & Walk/Run
Tuesday - Bleachers & Walk/Run
Wednesday - 2 Miles Moderate Pace
Thursday - 2 Miles Fast Pace
Friday - Rest Day
Saturday - 2 Miles Moderate Pace
Sunday - Rest Day

So pretty light workouts last week due to the heat and the fact that I am trying to work back up to my longer runs. Even though it was killer hot out last week I still managed to really enjoy all of my workouts. That may have been the heat exhaustion talking but I'll take what I can get.

Today's Projected Workout:
   1. 2 Miles Moderate Pace
   2. 2 Sets - 10 Lunges & 10 Jump Squats & 10 Jumping Jacks

On to funner things. Yes funner.
It was such a great weekend! Calynn's play to wrap up theatre camp was on Friday evening his Aunt Tara and Uncle Brian came down for the weekend so they could see it.  He was a Forest Bunny and let me tell ya, he was a damn good one!!

He had 3 lines and did them perfectly! His last one made everyone laugh and made him feel great. Here are some pics of the cast!

Full Cast



Forest Animals




Pop (my Dad) and Gracie. My friends baby girl.

Who doesn't love a cuts baby?? Seriously I could eat her cheeks for breakfast she so freakin' cute!!
Please Lord bless us with a baby soon!!
But until then we've got pets. Lots. Of. Pets.

This weekend we found out that the guy who sold us Mona had a new litter of Basset puppies that were ready to sell. My sister-in-law couldn't resist the mind blowing cuteness and ended up bringing this little guy home.




Tara and Clark. A match made in heaven.





 How could you not love this sweet little comatose thing?!

Mona is from the first litter of puppies the breeder had for his bassets. She is so sweet but kind of an attention whore. She can't stand it if she doesn't get the first pet when you walk in the fence. Luckily the other two are very patient.

Belly rubs are the tits!



Tried to take a pic together. Fail. Note to self "Self, don't try to take pics with your dog when there are much more interesting things, like junebugs, buzzing around."

Is there anything cuter than a puppy?
What is your workout for the day?
Were you ever in a school play? Was it fun or traumatizing?