I Just Couldn't Resist

I couldn't get company.

And I have a ton of work that I haven't yet started.

But I just couldn't resist the shorts and t-shirt.

I had to do it.

Around the Mall.

A bit less than 5 miles.

SHORTS AND A T-SHIRT!!!!!!!! In January!

Now to find another route. The Mall is kinda boring after a while. Not enough houses to cast one's eyes into.

Video Games

They now make stationary bikes with built-in video games.

Seriously.

And steering. I was nervous about the steering. I usually find myself backwards and in a wall in those driving games.

But this steering was easier.

I might need to slay something next time I try them.

But it made stationary biking not so bad for 45 minutes.

Stupid pool being closed!

Now, to find a way to make my rear less numb on the seat.

Maybe if I stand up more......

The High Line, Revisited

You've never been on the Highline?!

Really?!

Suave and I had walked the High Line, including the new extension, the day before.

Since I had gotten the Vivacious Redhead to come all the way out to Manhattan to run withme, I was feeling the pressure to deliver a "wow" run.

And I knew it wouldn't be because of the pace! I kept huffing away behind her.

But after running over to the West Side and running up to 50th, I knew what I could add to get that extra zing: the High Line.

The bird feeder near 20th is pretty out-of-this-world.

And the sun and the building cut-troughs managed to make the Vivacious Redhead smile-if only for a few beats. Success!

Of all of Manhattan, though, we are collectively least familiar with Soho, where I was staying.

From the Museum of New York, from yesterday, I can tell you that it is hard to navigate, in part, because it is pre-grid-of-1810. That, and we never used to run through it because there are too many tourists to dodge.

So we added on a little extra before finding our way back to Thompson Street. About 7 miles.

It can be so much easier to run when you have company-especially such good company.

Miss you!

My Phone Says 43!

Dude, your phone lies. Unless water stays frozen in the sun at 43 degrees F.

And the wind. I had forgotten about the New York wind.

That is something I don't miss.

But walking around the city, seeing friends, going to zany museums and eating delicious Szechuan food-those are all things I do miss about New York.

Staying in Manhattan, you can walk 8-9 miles. And not even go past the bottom of the park!

Suave was a good sport. Plus, he was excited bout his new coat. So he can along. Because what else would you do in NYC when it doesn't hit 30 F? In the sun?

Walk all day, of course. Then, see the Speedy Blonde and Gorgeous, among others.

Whee!

Walking can be harder than running on the hips and knees, I've found.

But it makes that Ma Po Tofu from Grand Sichuan all the better.



Mmmmmmmmm

Against My Usual Habits

I will post some New Years resolutions.

Like presents on major holidays, new year's resolutions are not something I take as seriously as that random gift on a Tuesday, or that resolve that comes up after lunch one day and somehow sticks around.

But, the timing was right for me. I need some motivation and some goals.

I don't usually do this publicly, though. But I thought I might get some good advice as to how best to achieve some of these goals were I to do so.

And, of course, I always like to have some staggered goals.

Goal #1: show up!

2. Lose about 40 pounds by August.

3. Be in shape to run a marathon by late summer.

4. Be in the top half of my class.

5. Be in the top 20% of my class.

6. Break 3:20 again in a marathon - this might have to wait until next year.

7. Stop eating candy and sweets after the beginning of March.

8. Get everyone in my family to eat more healthily.

9. Be a more thoughtful person.

10. Tell my friends how important they are to me.



Ok. Gonna stop now. Starting to sound like one of those dreaded Hallmark cards.

Oh-do more art stuff.

I'm sure I'll think of more but I will keep those to myself.

The Biggest Loser and NYC

I might get arrested. Otherwise, I'd drop and do 20 right here.

Watching the Biggest Loser always gets me so pumped!

The Biggest is what I am right now. But, hopefully, I will add the Loser part to my own moniker in a few months.

Meanwhile, I will just struggle to keep some element of fitness.

And not make as many excuses as I have been making.

After 20 minutes of whining and procrastinating yesterday, I went running. 5 miles is a fair amount for me now.


I can't wait until I can say that 5 miles is my short run!

Oh, and I really wish that Antone had won the Biggest Loaer. He was such a gracious contestant.

Harpy New Yep!

Everything was vibrating. Everything.

"My nose is vibrating!" Megan screamed into my ear.

I had no idea what she said until later, when she reiterated the point.

But dancing in heels is awesome!

My thighs hurt from the unaccustomed effort this morning.

And I was tired. But it was New Year's Day. Not a good day to miss a workout.

Out came the exercise video. Lame but at least it was something!

Now for a walk........