Marathon Training

So, training normally isn't that bad of a deal, except when life surprises you with thinks like walking pneumonia.  Every time I get sick or take a few days off it feels like such a setback.  Well the marathon is in about 7 weeks so we are just gonna keep doing what we can do and enjoy the experience.  I'm looking forward to being able to say that I have ran a marathon but it seems like a long way off...

Tonight's run was one hour on the treadmill.  I used to be able to run around 7 miles in that time but tonight was just over 6 but I'll be ok with that.  I will just keep taking it one step at a time and push myself a little harder each day :)

Something New

So I am putting myself out there and trying something new.  I have joined Under Armour Women which basically is a place to do a video blog of workouts, progresses and challenges you are doing.  I'm gonna try this and see if it helps me stay motivated.  I was doing really good when I was running with Michael but his work schedule is so random and I have gotten into the habit of slacking when he can't go with me.  Anyway, I'm gonna see if I can keep up with this and continue getting fitter and feeling better about myself :)

http://whatsbeautiful.ua.com/

Always Getting Ready

So, when the guys are home they are never really home, home but they are always getting ready for what ever their next job may be.  What does that mean?  That means packing and repacking.  Leaving for the field or range for three, four, five days at a time.  The closer it gets to deployment the more often they go and the longer they stay.  

Michael headed out this past week for a 7-8 week field problem.  It is always hard to be apart but I am thankful that thus far he has been able to call me.  He is enjoying being on the mainland, west coast even, but it does make him a little home sick.  We both miss Southern Oregon in the fall.  

Anyway,  I am much looking forward to November when I get my man back.  Trying to keep my chin up though because I know there will be a lot more training in the coming months. 

Our Family Keeps Growing!

So yes.  We have added a new member to our family. 

 His name is Lux and we adopted him this past weekend.  He is around seven months old and is a lab/golden mix.  He is absolutely adorable and has way more energy that one puppy should. 

 

Marley loves having a playmate and I don't think they ever stop playing!

 

I think we are going to have many great adventures together :)

Happy Birthday, Michael!

Happy birthday to the most wonderful man out there!  So happy we have had 12 months with him stateside and I don't have to worry about his safety right now.  I love this man more than he will ever know!

Living in Workout Clothes

So in case you didn't know, I am in search of the perfect me :)  What does that mean?  Well....

A lot of this....

And a lot of this...

And if you want to know the best workout video....

Needless to say, two workouts a day are starting to work and I'm feeling pretty good about all of that.   My fabulous running partner, aka Michael, has been pushing and motivating me along the way and we are scheduled to run our first marathon in December!

Here's to a healthier, happier me :D

Happiness

Could life be better than this?