There is Always a Way

We did end up going for a walk. And it was lovely. We walked to...

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:19:31 -0400

We did end up going for a walk. And it was lovely.
We walked to the hardware store and got some keys made. Then we hit the store and got some…um…sugary treats ;)

Soaking in some sun. It is neither hot nor cold today. Perfect...

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:36:05 -0400

Soaking in some sun.
It is neither hot nor cold today. Perfect temperature to me. Sun is shining. Cool breeze. I am enjoying it while I can.
The kids are playing in the yard. I am trying to convince them to go for a walk. I only have one convinced so far…second one is on the fence…an the third is not interested at all.
Cook out later with the family. Yeah…I don’t doubt I will continue to photo spam today ;)
Run is not planned, but I may try and go once the kids are in bed tonight. I love that it is light out longer, so evening runs are easier to get in.

Done. I was going to do more than the scheduled four minutes,...

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:44:59 -0400

Done.

I was going to do more than the scheduled four minutes, but then changed my mind ;)

Tomorrow is a rest day and I think I will take it. A day off from planks is a-ok with me right now!

Sunday rest
Monday 4 min
Tuesday 4.5 min
Wednesday 4.5 min
Thursday 5 min
Friday 5 min and done with this challenge!

I “think” I can finish it. I am so close now, I might as well….lol

Lunch for the kiddos :)

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:07:41 -0400

Lunch for the kiddos :)

For now....

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:15:53 -0400

I am enjoying the relaxing time.

I am on my laptop.
Some house flipper show is on TLC on the TV.
Charly is on my iPhone.
Aydan is on his laptop.
And Peyten is on the Nook.
Mark and Nate are hanging out getting some work done.

While this is ok for now….soon we need to get off the electronics and go enjoy the great outdoors!

I do probably need to do some cleaning today as well, but honestly…that is very low on my priority list. Very low….

Pancakes aren’t my favorite thing. But, the kids love...

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:08:39 -0400

Pancakes aren’t my favorite thing. But, the kids love them. Happy Saturday :)

"Strife, weariness, despair - these I can deal with. Ease, happiness, calm - these I fear."

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:27:39 -0400

“Strife, weariness, despair - these I can deal with.
Ease, happiness, calm - these I fear.”

- KLU

What app do you use to track your runs?

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:46:49 -0400

I use Runkeeper on my iPhone.

Oh, isn’t she cute?

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:14:28 -0400

Oh, isn’t she cute?

Filled up on some protein. Now we’re just waiting around...

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:57:19 -0400

Filled up on some protein. Now we’re just waiting around for awards to start.

nowforthefunpart replied to your photoset: (another) Flashback Friday, beach trip with the…...

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:43:35 -0400

nowforthefunpart replied to your photoset: (another) Flashback Friday, beach trip with the…

I love how their heads all nod in the same direction in the car. So cute! Or maybe you were just turning a really fast corner. ;)

Ha ha, if I can take a picture while taking a corner at a high speed…well, I should probably not do that, lol.

2 quick miles before I have to head out and get stuff around for...

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:39:05 -0400

2 quick miles before I have to head out and get stuff around for tonight.

That second mile? Yeah…apparently I run faster when I run right through downtown where more people are watching, lol. Plus, I was in a hurry to get back.
And then when I got back, my phone wouldn’t let me hit stop right away. Fun stuff.

2.02 miles
16:38
8:15 pace
52 degrees
(181.30/500=36%)

I didn’t wait until the end of the night this time. 4...

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:51:01 -0400

I didn’t wait until the end of the night this time.

4 minute plank, done!

5 minutes is starting to seem slightly more attainable. I might be over a slump; and might just ride this out until the end.

IT’S THE WEEKEND!!!!! In case you weren’t aware.

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:17:28 -0400

IT’S THE WEEKEND!!!!!

In case you weren’t aware.

(another) Flashback Friday, beach trip with the kiddos. This was...

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:48:00 -0400

(another) Flashback Friday, beach trip with the kiddos.

This was Memorial Day 2011

They are getting so big….*sniff*

It’s perfectly normal to decide that the clothes you slept...

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:37:02 -0400

It’s perfectly normal to decide that the clothes you slept in were just too ridiculously comfortable and then to just go ahead and wear them to work, right? Right?

I blame the weather. 42 degrees. Ridiculous!!

Happy Friday, everyone!

If you haven’t already, make sure you wish happyhealthycook a happy birthday today :-)

Flashback Friday, Israel edition

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:34:09 -0400

When I was about 16, I went on a trip to Israel. My dad (as a pastor) took groups there every other year for a while. Well, my sister and I got to go with him one year. It was a great trip. I only wish I could have appreciated it for what it was at the time. I think I would get a lot more out of it now. (But, I am still glad I was able to go when I did)

Despite having a pretty good case of jet lag the entire trip I apparently was able to get some reading in:

We did go swim in the Dead Sea. If you are unfamiliar….it is very salty, so you float…just don’t get it in your eyes…not good. I remember having the …”its in my eyes…its on my hands…i can’t get rid of it!!” issue..

While we are down by the Dead Sea, they also have the huge vats of black mud that you can smear all over you. They sell the mud as well…it is supposed to be good for your skin.

Left to right: My grandma (dad’s mom), my dad, me, my sister, and my step mom.

We also climbed Masada. I think we were the only three that “took the stairs”. Everyone else took the cable car up to the top. It was a nice little work out ;) Hill repeats, anyone??

Of course we rode a camel…..

My sister thinks this next photo is hilarious. And yes, it is.

I think I am at the place where Jesus’ tomb was…I can’t remember which landmark. But, I am definitely wearing a Jimmy Hendrix t-shirt and he was definitely smoking a doobie. (although you can’t see it in the picture)

Yeah, I was classy like that.

It was a great trip. We were there for 10 days. I do not remember everywhere we went. I know I had to stay back and sleep on the bus a couple times due to the jet lag.

I do know that me and the two other people in the Masada picture walked down and played basketball with some of the locals. That was a lot of fun.

I know there were a lot of men with guns.

Someone tried to buy my sister for some cattle…I can’t remember how many were offered. But, apparently they like blonds over there.

I do know I tried falafel for the first time. Obviously that was good.

I was baptized in the Jordan River.

We went down to the market and had fun bartering for stuff.

There was more. We saw so much. So much history there.

I know it is late, but I didn’t forget my plank! And I...

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:39:09 -0400

I know it is late, but I didn’t forget my plank! And I went with Melissa’s lead and also did a “transition” 3:45 into my 4 minute for tomorrow.

I can’t say these are getting easier, but they are “different”. I am definitely feeling a bit stronger with them.

Dinner. Great run. Now a great dinner. Boy, it can only go...

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:08:20 -0400

Dinner.
Great run. Now a great dinner. Boy, it can only go downhill from here.

Currently on step 9

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:02 -0400

What is up with the ill fitting had, Indy? Eh…it did the trick. I think this is my first time running with a hat on…maybe. It worked out well. And I figured if it did start pouring rain, it would stay out of my eyes. The rain held off though. I was a little disappointed.

3.42 miles
29:31
8:38 pace
50 degrees
(179.28/500/35%)

This was a fantastic run. Fantastic. I felt really good right out of the gate. And it just never stopped. Each time I started to feel fatigued, it seemed like hardly any time would pass and I would already be recovered already.
And to have the 8:38 pace with a couple stops for traffic and one phone call…yeah, I am happy with that.

Perfect weather, perfect run. It was just what I needed. Fabulous, seriously.