the story of my life

Greetings! It's been a few days since I last checked in and sure enough I've been lazy like a cat the entire time. It's almost like I sabotage myself just when things are starting to become routine. Other than the heavy rain last week and some sprinkles today, I could have very well gone for a run or something of the like. Fortunately over the years I have learned not to hold a grudge against myself for the past I cannot change, and move forward. I did have a slight run in with the Bulk Barn though... long story short, my belly is now $8 of candy richer. I have such healthy eating habits most of the time, and is why I usually like a well deserved treat come my day off. This usually turns into an all day junk food rehab, which is saddening after all I've accomplished earlier in the week. I am a total believer that everything is ok in moderation and my overeating probably is a deep seeded issue I've always had. Not beating myself up mentally about it is something that has taken me years to conquer and anyone who really knows me well understands how far I've come. Very proud of myself, and this is just another chapter.

rain rain, go away.

The last couple days have been stress overload for me. Thursday's semi-hurricane weather has our basement and roof leaking. As first time homeowners, this is truly a stressful situation, especially with winter coming and little time to make repairs/changes. I've been meaning to get out for my run, but when I worry it's like nothing else matters. I have the next two days off and I refuse to mope around the house like I have been. We have done everything we can do, and I need to accept that it will be ok. Everything will be OK.

heart of gold

Today, I surprised myself. I basically ran the route I want to run with only 2 stops to change music and get rid of a side cramp. I really wish I had a pedometer to measure how far it is exactly, probably a km or 2. Really excited for this as it is something I can do for health but most importantly for clarity, its really refreshing and grounding. I have little to no will power over myself though and cannot do something I don't enjoy. No complaints yet except my ipod play list sucks and I cannot change it as my computer hates itunes-and its hilarious trying to run to Neil Young.

Voglers Cove

 I decided that today was a day to relax. I slept for almost 12 hours which is sometimes needed, and then headed down to my favorite spot on the water. I chose not to run today but instead walk and take my camera.

Hard to believe how bitter cold it was out but needless to say I did get a partial run in on the way back to warm my bones.

say what

Day 2 going for a run, skipped yesterday even though it was a beautiful day. Thursdays I usually try and make it for a gymstick class, which I decided to do instead and it proved to be a wicked class (thanks Sarah and Denise for great and entertaining fitness) Today was easier since my clothes weren't fighting against me, but I learned that I am not nearly in the shape I need to be to run any real distance. I will try and keep running the route I do now and hopefully I'll see a difference in my endurance and try something more challenging. I do need some new running shoes and socks, and I am hoping to find some earmuffs with built in headphones-just for fun :) Oh and just for anyone who cares, Vampire Diaries last night was fantastic.

la run

Today I went for a run for the first time since we bought our house in Voglers Cove. Actually, it was more a jog...or a jumpy walk, but none the less I survived and enjoyed it for the most part. I have to say though that the right clothing is everything. My sweater was bouncing all over the place, my stretchy pants kept falling down or creeping up and tying my hat around my chin was the only way my headphones would stay in. 5 minutes running-3 minutes fidgeting and so on. I will try again tomorrow with a few wardrobe modifications and take a picture when I reach the ocean, it was brilliant.

hello November

Not sure where to start or what I want to come of this. I think we all want to be held accountable for our lives and maybe this is a way I can find time each day to do that for myself. I don't have a bucket list per say but would love to try and learn a few things. Here goes, tomorrow I will try and run to the end of my road to the ocean. I believe it is only a 7-10 minute run, but could take a lot longer with my running skillz as they are. Work tonight, nap for now and here's hoping for an electric November!