Song to the day

Keep On Keeping On

I was tired most of the day yesterday but I went on another walk during work (perhaps to get ice cream... I'll never tell) that woke me up some, then I did 2.85 miles last night when I got home. I was tired until I actually started doing it then suddenly I felt like I had energy. I wonder if this is just another mental barrier, perhaps I am not really as tired as I believe I am perhaps this is my laziness developing sneaky new methods. Will my deep seeded internal laziness will forever be the Dr. Claw to my Inspector Gadget?

Oh, when I got back home I invented a tasty new recipe last night. It is like a cross between red beans and rice and gumbo except much healthier and lower in calories. I didn't take a picture so I will just tell you what is in it.
I started with Chicken and asiago Sausages (only 110 calories!) sliced into bite sized pieces and sauteed. I then added in a rinsed and drain can of red beans, chopped fresh spinach, broccoli, peperoncinis, a can of enchilada sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and cajun seasoning to taste. Let simmer until veggies are cooked. Served over Parmesan cous cous with flax seed.
Mmmmm spicy yumminess!

Beautiful Wreck

I am tired today! I am glad I have people doing this 5k training with me because motivating them to keep going motivates me. Maybe the tiredness is a result of not taking days off as I know I should, the strange dreams about high school, psychology teachers and tornadoes I had last night, or perhaps it is all the result of eating so unhealthy yesterday. Regardless I have to muster up some energy so I am ready to hit the pavement again this evening. I have finally made a schedule so I can see my day off dangling in front of me like a carrot.... or better yet cheese.

Gray skies are gonna clear up

The rain has cleared and the sun is shining! Work out plan for tonight is a go! Lucky thing too since I had pizza for lunch and will be having pizza for dinner. It is ok that I am breaking my organic food kick today because it is for a good cause, the American Cancer Society. I had my green monster this morning with delicious mango-pomegranate infusion Amazing Grass and went on a photo expedition around campus so today has not been a total bust. Goal for tonight...2.4 miles.

Dinner

Middle Eastern Chickpea Platter



MMmmmmmmmm

Nike +

I love three day weekends. They are amazing. So much can be accomplished yet you still have time to hang with your friends and have a little fun too. I vot for all weekends to be three day. Seriously I would gladly work 4 ten hour days and have 3 days off. I'm just sayin', think about it.

Anywho, back to point, operation 5k is underway. I joggled everyday this weekend except Saturday because I was digging so I felt that 4 hours of digging totally gave me a pass. And it does because I say so, no arguing. Start your own blog. I am averaging between 1.5 and 2 miles. I have a ways to go yet.

I bought a Nike + as was suggested by Kim. This device connects to your i-pod. It is like a poedometer on steriods. It tells you the distance, time, calories burned, and average speed. Needless to say I already cannot remember what I did before I had this. I was living in the dark and the Nike + flipped on the light. I am so going to use the crap out of this!

The Dog Days Are Over

5k's have been on the brain. Ever since Devin and I spoke about trying to run one, I have been thinking of little else. We have recruited several more people into our first 5k effort. I think I even have a running group now. The pressure is on. Yikes!

Actually, it is great motivation and I am sure I will need a lot more in the coming months. I found a 12 week training program to start in July, that means I have to be in good enough shape to start said program by July. Holy moley!

Wish me luck and energy!