September 2012

Remember this commercial?



I have mixed feelings about 'Back to School' time this year.  It is taking away my babysitters, and we have to start Kindergarten (which is NOT full time, so it is just enough school to wet the taste buds - but also just enough to take away the freedom.  Sigh.)

I am going to really have to work on getting a new routine, and getting it to work quickly.

As much as I love routines, I don't love change. . . . so I guess that is what makes September a little bitter-sweet for me.

But the miles are adding up - and it is feeling good!

How about you?

August - Find your Greatness

Welcome to August 1st.  As we are in the throws of the Summer Olympic Games - I wanted to share some GREAT commercials.

Find YOUR greatness!

July 1st - the half way point!

To all my fellow Canadians! 

Happy First of July!!!!

I think I would like to make this delicious fruit treat into a Canadian Flag, but I don't think I have the patience. . . but it would be super - cute!!

To all my Americans friends!

Happy 4th of July!!!!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT IS REALLY JULY?  We are half way through the year 2012, half way through this challenge . . . . . how are you feeling?  I hope you will take the time to watch this little video . . .

It's about failure. . . (why am I showing you a video about failure??  How is this encouraging??)  Well, if you feel like you have EVER failed at ANYTHING?  You NEED to watch this.

http://vimeo.com/44013672

Remember, you can't get better without failing.....

Short report on if you like to walk/run alone or with a friend . . . . . here are the results!

9 voted to walk/run with a friend/partner.  

6 voted to be alone.  

5 were on the fence - like both. . . . Thanks for sharing!

With a partner. I get out much more regularly.

with a partner

Friend

I prefer to run by myself, and walk with a friend

Love walking with a friend!

with someone

I prefer to walk with a partner.

with a friend/husband/family

First choice is with someone...don't like to do it alone unless I'm at the gym.

I like to run alone. I spend all day with people at work then kids at home. 

Nice to run alone and not have to think about anything!

Alone

alone

Alone...sometimes it's the only "alone time" I get!

alone

I usually run by myself, my music, my thoughts....(We can solve the worlds problems while running) and my dogs.... (for safety from the Bears, Cougars and Wolves).  Sometimes my kids on their bikes...( for bait) haha .  And that is if the wind isn't blowing crazy out here in Mountain View...if that is the case it's by myself on my reliable treadmill with the news...Kelly....The View....or The Doctors..

depends on my mood

both, i enjoy the solitude of a good,hard run but also enjoy a good chat with a friend while walking.

Depends on the day and my mood!

I love to be alone to think, and I forget that I also love to run with a friend - I always learn something GREAT when I do!

walk with a friend or partner

May is over and the busyness of June is upon us

I know it can be difficult to stay focused at this time of year with so many activities and things 'going on'.  Starting to think about family reunions, school being out of the summer, kids and summer jobs.  Fitting 'it all in' in our way too short summer is a challenge. . .

Keep track of your miles, and just make it a part of your busy days, you will surprise yourself at what you can do.  Have fun, try new things, or just stick to your routine that works.  Everyone is doing great!

I found this little video the other day and really enjoyed it - it is called '23 and a 1/2 hours" it is definitely worth the 9 minutes of your day that it takes to watch . . . the single best thing we can do for our health. . . . enjoy.  Those of you doing this challenge . . . are doing it!  Congratulations!

Here are some responses from last months blog question: 

"What is your favorite time of day 

to go for a run or walk and why?"

Still dusk

early in the morning, like 6am  love the coolnest, and have the most energy, yeah mornings

Love the evening run! Love the setting sun and the birds singing :)

after school

In the morning to start the day off right

Morning -- I am done for the day

I love every time of day, all for different reasons!  

Early morning gets it done.  

During the day it is usually a littler warmer and a nice break from my reality in my house.  

Afternoon lets me escape the after school/pre-dinner chaos.  

Evening is a great way to wind down and reflect on my day.  

See, I love them all!

morning

Dusk

I work nights, so I like to do most of my running in the evenings.

Early morning--because I actually go! My brain simply isn't awake enough to talk me out of it :)

Morning, good start and nice and quiet

About 7 in the evening, no rushing involved, can reflect on the day

Loved starting to run outside again, 

but now I am sooooo frustrated because of breaking my toe!! 

I will have a lot of miles to make up. 

Hopefully we have a beautiful May so I can eventually 

enjoy LONG runs in GOOD weather.

Late Evening, Quiet, Peaceful and I'm not sitting on the couch. 

I love the afternoon because by then the day has warmed up to a perfect temperature 

and my body is also warmed up and ready to run.  

Early mornings are lovely and quiet but my body doesn't quite agree. 

I enjoy going anytime, especially when it isn't windy.

Absolutely the morning is my favorite and then if I get to go on another that day, then that what also becomes my favorite!

6am...the kids are still sleeping:)