Here we go again~

So, considering the very very cold temperatures (I think they said 3 degrees where I live this morning), the Heidi's and I opted for a little indoor workout session rather then running.  Heidi W slept in (it's okay, she deserved it) so Heidi C and I did a little strength training.  Now, I can't tell if I am shaking because my muscles are tired or because I am freezing to death.  It was great to get up and get back to a somewhat normal routine today.  Here is to Monday and getting back into the groove. 

I guess a new year bring change right?? So, this morning I attended a spin class for the first time in about 3 years. I have to be honest, I am not a person who does well with change. I am completely comfortable with what I have been doing in regards to exercise (running, working out in my basement, etc). But given the weather conditions and the yucky roads that have come with them, and the fact that all of my workout buddies have been going to the gym (I don't care for the gym), I opted to shake things up a bit this morning with a spin class. Now, to be even more honest, the fondest memory of me and spin class is when I was about 6-7 months pregnant with my 2nd child. I attended a spin class and it about put me into labor. No kidding, It was horrible. I literally cramped and didn't move from the couch for hours after the class. Then, I attended maybe 2 classes after I had the baby and it was pure and total pain, I could not figure out why I was doing that to myself. It hurt, I felt like I was going to puke or that my heart was going to jump out of my chest, my legs hurt, my butt hurt, my head hurt. So, needless to say, due to these fondest of memories, I was a little hesitant to attend again this morning. However............... I LOVED IT!! I have to admit that I was a little proud of myself. Yes, I felt the burn. Yes, I felt my heart race but I could handle it. And so I am assuming this is because I am in better shape, RIGHT??? (this is where you are all supposed to be shaking your heads up and down saying, right!). Really, it was a lot of fun and when I was done, I could feel that my muscles had been worked, and I felt so good! So, maybe change is good from time to time. It was a great way to start my day, I feel like I am still on a high from it! Have a great evening everyone!

I recruited a new one to come and do strength training with me this morning.  My friend Tiffany lives pretty close to me and so was so gracious to come down and work out with me this morning which I needed because it's the motivation I need to get out of bed.  So, we did the usual workout video that I have grown to love.  It was a great morning.  

Did I mention today is day #7 with no sugar or soda??  Just thought ya'll should know! Pretty proud of myself here, ha ha~

I am not sure if there are many more things as beautiful as the Riverbottoms on a foggy winter morning.  I know that sounds like a Hallmark card, but seriously!!  It is breathtaking.  I love how the branches on trees ice up and how the clouds just lay low and hover around all of the trees.  There is sort of a magic to it.  It was just what I needed after a pretty rough week.  And, Today was my first day "running" all week.  Tyler took the earlier shift so I met up with JaNae at 8:30 which was so fun, being I haven't ran with her for weeks.  We had planned on going 10 miles but at about mile 3 JaNae started getting some stomach pains that she tried fighting through until about mile 7.5.  At that point, we were going to turn down a side street to add on some mileage but she was ready to go back to her car (which I think she needed to, I do not run well when I don't feel well), so we parted ways and I turned down the road intent on getting the full 10 miles. As I started adding up the mileage that would take me back to the car, I realized that this wouldn't get me to 10 miles either, so I pretty much improvised and just kept going around until I knew I would hit 10 miles.  However, I was feeling really good so I decided to take another side street that took me around, adding on an additional mile.  So, all in all, it was 11.5 miles.  It felt really really good to get out and run and again, enjoy the views that come this time of year.  Now I am off to plan my Young Women Lesson.  Happy Saturday!!

Splits: 8:46, 9:12, 9:03, 9:19, 9:27, 9:08, 9:30, 8:48, 8:18, 8:10, 8:00, 8:01.