Sickness is in my house. No fevers, so I think we’re spared H1N1 (for now) but Violet isn’t sleeping for more than 30 minutes at a time, and it must be on someone. The boys are irritable and I just want to get in the car and drive away from it all. Please God, let them feel better soon!
(On a good note, I did get in 3 workouts this week…2 days of running and 1 day on elliptical. Go me!)
After 1 day of running a few weeks ago, I quit again. But this morning I got up determined to get back on it. My new jeans have been a huge motivator and I want to get off this plateau I’ve been sitting on for a while now. I got up and headed to the First Baptist Church Family Life Center (which is open to the public and has an indoor walking track, gym, equipment room, etc.) and did week 2 of the Couch to 5K. It wasn’t even hard, so on Wednesday I’ll pick back up with week 3 and see how I do. I only have about 5 weeks to go if I want to run in the Southern Pines Reindeer Fun Run, so I need to step it up!
Now that I’m running again, I’m wanting all kinds of nifty things to help with that…shoes, cute running clothes, new music for my iPod, etc. But probably the most reasonable and useful thing I’d like to have is the Nike+ Sport Kit. For only $29 you have this super cool way to track your runs, and you can upload the data to iTunes and other places. I don’t wear Nikes (I’m a New Balance kind of girl!) but I’m told there are little pouches you can buy. This one is definitely going on my Christmas list, and it’s something I actually have a chance of getting.
This week’s Motivation Monday is a little different. Mainly because I got a stomach bug (along with everyone else in the house, except Violet…YAY for breastfeeding!) and I’m still way behind and playing catch up on the housework. Does anyone want to come over and do my dishes???
So anyway, with that situation and the weather getting cooler and my husband now working out 3x a week, if not more (he’s in the local Biggest Loser contest…he only applied to support me, then he got in and I didn’t so I’m a little bitter…I really wanted to do it!) I’m ready to run again. My back feels better, my knees and ankles feel good, and I’ve almost lost that additional 10 pounds I was told to lose before trying to run again thanks to the last 3 weeks of pain, vomiting, and general ickiness. So one day this week, I’m going to get out there and make an effort to run. I’m starting all over on Couch to 5K, so if you want to join me let me know! I’m hoping I’ll be able to do the Reindeer Fun Run in Southern Pines on December 5. It’s 68 days away!
Such a small thing, really. And in the old days, I could have afforded this without blinking. Too bad I didn’t have the motivation. But now? I have all of the motivation in the world and no money. I slacked all summer long because it was hot outside and now I have to get back into it…but one really hot day or one rainy day can put a stop to a streak. It would be nice to have working out inside as an option, along with the childcare that most gyms have available.
I’m looking forward to the new YMCA opening as it’s just down the street from me. I’m really hoping my family qualifies for a scholarship, though. Because if we don’t I might as well forget about it. It’s just not in our budget.
