New fitness program, rainy run

"Got my new workout program called PIYO (Pilates/yoga).  It is supposed to help with stretching and toning which I desperately need.  Did my first session this morning and I was sweating, which is awesome.

I felt so good afterwards I went for a run, in the pouring rain. I was pretty happy with the pace. There are actually good people out there a few people stopped and asked me if I needed a ride. When I told them I was running for exercise they looked at me like I was crazy.  But it was really nice of them to offer!!!!

I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am for my trip to New York!!!!  I have planned out a couple runs while there, run across the Brooklyn Bridge and run in Central Park.  Not to mention the hotel has an awesome gym. I am not going to eat like a hog, like I have in the past on trips. I have worked so hard to get back in shape, I am not throwing that out. 

I know it is going to be beautiful there and sparkly!!!

I hate flying, I have to take medicine before I fly, or I will be like the lady on Bridesmaids. Bridesmaids in one of my favorite movies I seriously have watched it over 100 times.

Haha

Going to make a cake that Jennifer Chaffin gave me the recipe to Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake.  I will post the recipe tomorrow.

What are your weekend plans? I am running, eating, and spreading cheer.

Do you hide in the rain or just do it?

What is your favorite movie? How many times have you watched it?

National Cookie Day

Happy National Cookie Day!!!  What a great day to bake cookies.

Came across some interesting facts about eating cookies.

I don't like hard cookies. I like soft cookies like Mexican wedding cookies, snicker doodles, Italian wedding cookies, chocolate chip. Just a few of my favorites.

Did you know that the Girl Scouts will be selling their cookies online this year? How easy will that be?

Adding mileage to my runs this week ran 15 miles this morning. I have been so exhausted this week. I went to bed at seven last night. This is how I feel right now, lol.

Eat lots of cookies today !!!!!

 

Only six days before I will be in New York City

Welcome December

I love December, I guess it is because of Christmas.  I love the way stores smell. I love the way kids get so excited about Christmas.  This year is going to be the best, because I will be in New York City for four days. I don't plan on sleeping the entire time.  I want to run in Central Park and across the Brooklyn Bridge.  I am beyond excited.

This year Christmas shopping is super easy for Zachary, he only wants one thing.  For months he has been asking for the same thing. Usually kids change their Christmas lists daily, so I am not complaining.

Last week was my best week of running in quite awhile. I logged 51 miles. I can no longer make excuses.  I feel better when I run both physically and mentally.  So I am running in the rain today. 

I have so many races scheduled in 2015. This is going to be my best year running. Scheduling races makes it easier to stay on track. I had to miss a lot of races this year which really set me back.  I am praying that my injuries are over for while.  

We have so many leftovers, kinda grossing me out when I open the refrigerator.  I ate a small amount of turkey on Thanksgiving which tasted ok but not like I remembered it.  I am back to my pescatarian way of eating. I do not miss eating meat at all. 

Is anybody else excited to send their kids back to school? I felt like this when he left today:

How was your Thanksgiving?

Are you happy that December is finally here? Why/why not?

What is your race schedule for 2015?

Turkey trot, trip to New York City in December!!!!

I am beyond excited to be running in a holiday run. I have had to work holidays for so many years as a police officer.  Eating Thanksgiving dinner at Ryan's, having to go to calls, leaving the kids with relatives. I don't think people realize the sacrifices law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS actually make.  I loved the career except for holidays.  This run is four miles through the Memphis Botanical garden.  I plan on setting a PR in this race!!!!  

This year I am making my own holiday decorations.  When I moved here from Atlanta I left my holiday things behind. There are so many cute ideas here are a few I plan on making:

Aren't they adorable?  

We went to a Mexican restaurant yesterday and I was not impressed.  Lack of seasoning, ruins an entire meal.  Salt and pepper people, it is that easy.  Their pico de gallo was horrible. Fail for El Mezicale.  

I have never been to New York City, let alone for Christmas!!!!!  This is something that is on my bucket list. I have been invited to a Christmas Party in New York City on December 13.  I am leaving Memphis on the 11th and returning on the 14th.  Any suggestions on what I NEED to see?  I want to visit ground zero, run in Cental park, and just walk around.   

My life has definitely taken a turn for the better, for the first time in years I am so hopeful and happy.  I spent a number of years dreading the holidays and wishing my life would end, just being honest.  With the help of positive people, new friends, and medication. I am functioning as a normal person.  I still have an occasional "bad" day.  My good days far outnumber my bad ones.  

Words to live by.....

Have you ever been to New York City at Christmas?

What is the worst restaurant experience you have had? 

What did you do this weekend?