Sunday, September 28, 2008

Running out of gas

People - please stop trying to overanalyze my post titles.
It is about running - not gas prices or farting.
Running - something I am not good at and am not particularly fond of.

Today, I went running.
And I lived.
Well, sort of.

You know, when you don't really exercise, and you are older, it is hard to get started. So, my friend Pooh (as in bear and not as in # 2) and her husband and their 2 boys are running in a 5k in December. Since her husband (Jamaican Injury Man) and Salty are friends, Salty is also going to do the 5k.

And this is how old, fat people get roped into running in a race that they aren't so crazy about....
But since I need to reduce the size of my fat ass, I guess things could be worse. They could be asking me to train for a marathon. And Ohio Runner (my lurker) don't start sending me e-mails about marathons, it ain't gonna happen.

Here is where we ran today (ok, I admit it, it was really walking with a few 10 second spurts of jogging) taken with Salty's iphone and immediately e-mailed to me. SO COOL! (sheeesh, I am a technoweenie, too - when did that happen?)

It is a park with a stable and riding trails around a wetlands. But it has walking/running trails and bridges throughout. Since it was overcast and drizzling this morning at 7 am. (yes, you heard me right- *rolling eyes*) it was not 100 degrees.


So, since this is just the itty bitty (my word for the week) first training session, I only did one mile. And it only took me 18 minutes. ROFL


After we ran, Pooh and I were talking (we don't see each other so much anymore) and the boys were playing on the playground . Along came Mr. Rabbit munching on the grass. He was cute, but obviously a pet gone missing. (Snow white bunnies, not a common South Florida wildlife sight. )
After we got home, I took a shower and took a LOOOONNGGGG nap. A reward for the exercise.
Next up belly dance and zumba class. (I am laughing hysterically in my head, you should hear it) Just catching you up with my day.
Oh, I started that Twitter thing you all are doing (I am a follower) but it was freaking me out and my phone is rejecting it, so we shall see where that goes. One more thing I gotta keep up with, my husband of 3 years is gonna deeevorce me.
3:30 am - gotta sleep - just in case Salty wakes me at 6 to "exercise".
Ciao!
Oh, Oh, one more thing. I was threatened with my life
asked to post an actual photo of myself (like that morning- straight outta bed wasn't "actual"). So I went one step further and changed my post picture. Hahahahahahaha.......baby steps, people, baby steps.

5 comments:

  1. I tried running once. I hated it. I lasted 3 or 4 days. Good for you for entering a 5k. I'll be cheering for you!

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  2. Running?!! Better get one major sports bra! They say running becomes addicting but I have never stuck with it long enough to see what happens. Yes, I remember getting lost in Rome, however, glad we did it. When people talk about going to Paris and how wonderful it would be, it is odd that I have the same feelings about the city that you do, did not like it! Everyone thinks I am crazy for saying such a thing. I mainly remember that no one was very helpful if you asked questions, and weird men lerking in the stairways, yuck! Keep us posted with the running stuff, good luck!

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  3. Yea for BINKS whose running...and I am with you there in spirit with the Zumba classes...I love them...and don't let the cute girl take your mirror space! lol!

    And everything I said on NYC blog is true...to my knowledge! :)

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  4. Oh crap - I knew I posted that too soon. Now I am gonna have to do it.

    Lynn- I may not last that long.
    Ms Mel - good sports bra a must for these ta-tas. Two sizes too small for the extra tight, no bounce, but lots of back fat bulge effect.
    Shelle - don't get too excited, tomorrow I am just going to view the facility.

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  5. I used to be a runner, but then I just got tired of it. Now, some 15 years later I am trying trying to start up again.....man do I need a nap!

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