I Will Run For Food

You know you’ve had a busy morning when you’re already at 12,291 steps at 10 am.

I’m tired!

2.5 mile walk with the babe at Lake Nokomis followed by a 1.35 mile run. I was originally planning on doing 3-4 miles, but I’m feeling a little sore today so I kept it conservative. Day 22 is in the books.

2.5 mile walk with the babe at Lake Nokomis followed by a 1.35 mile run. I was originally planning on doing 3-4 miles, but I’m feeling a little sore today so I kept it conservative. Day 22 is in the books.

Spinach Orzo Salad. 

Light, summery and delicious!

Spinach Orzo Salad.

Light, summery and delicious!

How did my hubby celebrate his first Father’s Day? By taking Little Mister and I for a 2 mile walk, cooking dinner on the grill and rocking the baby to sleep so I could run 5.2 miles. I enjoyed the day, I hope he did too.

How did my hubby celebrate his first Father’s Day? By taking Little Mister and I for a 2 mile walk, cooking dinner on the grill and rocking the baby to sleep so I could run 5.2 miles. I enjoyed the day, I hope he did too.

I just realized that my fitbit hasn’t recorded any of my activity for the last four hours!!! F!

Guess I better go make up those missed steps :(

16) Family

Little Mister and Grandpa

16) Family

Little Mister and Grandpa

So Pump threw down the gauntlet this morning and passed me up on the fitbit leader board. I am not one to be intimidated by 10 mile running, rapid foot turn over speed demons, so I knew I had to get motivated and get my step count back up.

I went to the Stone Arch Bridge Art and Music Festival this afternoon with the fam. It was hot, humid and very sticky, but we walked about 2 miles and salivated over all the terrible fair-style foods. My resolve was strong today and I did not give in to temptation.

After dinner I ran 2.54 miles on the dreadmill. That was just enough to squeak past Pump in the standings. It may be a very short lived victory, but at least temporarily I am on top ;) What ever it takes to stay motivated, right?

Day 15: From Above

Day 15: From Above

A quick 1.14 on the mill to keep the streak alive. I have a mosquito bite on the top of my foot. I could not wait to take my shoes off so I could scratch it!

Ahh sweet relief.

A quick 1.14 on the mill to keep the streak alive. I have a mosquito bite on the top of my foot. I could not wait to take my shoes off so I could scratch it!

Ahh sweet relief.

4 months old already!

Dear Neighbor Lady,
Yesterday was the first time I ever spoke to you. In what world do you think it’s ok to wander into someone’s backyard uninvited, proceed to give unsolicited advice to complete strangers, all the while smoking a cigarette inches from my infant son. You suck! You’re lucky I didn’t drop kick you in the head! You stay on your side of the fence and I’ll stay on mine.

Sincerely,
Your New Nemesis

I haven’t updated in a few days, but the streak continues. I ran 2.73 miles on ye olde treadmill this evening to close out day 18. I know this is going to kill my metal head street cred, but I really like running to Ke$ha (I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit). Sometimes terrible pop music can really keep you going when you’re bored.

My left hamstring has been a little sketchy the past 2 days, so I spent some time becoming reacquainted with my foam roller. He’s such a bastard, but it hurts so good.

I raked and shoveled about 100lbs of rock in the yard today so I’m going to count that as my core/cross training workout. I forgot how sweat inducing time working in the yard can be.

I also seem to be averaging around 20,000 steps per day with the fitbit. I knew I walked a lot because of my job, I just had no idea how much. It’s been eye opening!

Day 13: Kitchen

I may have missed a day or three. Hush it’s fine. 

But here’s my kitchen. Tada!

Day 13: Kitchen

I may have missed a day or three. Hush it’s fine.

But here’s my kitchen. Tada!

What is the biggest benefit of not having a desk job?

13,000+ steps in by noon.

- Still sick…bleh.

- Still Streaking…2.75 miles in 30:00 for day 15.

- 3.1 miles walked at Lake Calhoun with Little Mister.

- Shower/tea/bed.

- Anyone want to buy a very grumpy baby?

- That’s all I got.