LAST DAY OF 2011!!!

Great day so far. I had my last run of 2011. 2.5 miles completed...I cooked breakfast...made tamales...cleaned half of my stove with baking powder. Who knew baking powder can clean your stove better than bleach.

Heading to the strip to check out the scene for one hour. Then its off to a nice dinner and then home to watch fireworks on TV. Then enjoy some late night tamales with chili con queso.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I will be hitting the Gym tomorrow at noon for a boot camp at 24 hours fitness.

Be safe!!

RUNNING AGAIN!!

Great morning so far but it all started because of my workout last night. I hit the gym for a cycling class with an awesome Dance instructer turned Spin instructer Rawlins Apilado. Plus an extra hour of cardio.

Well, somehow I signed up for a 6:00 am conference call for my last day of work this week but to my amazement I awoke refreshed and ready to take them on. After the call I was still full of energy after my cup of amazing coffee I decided to break in my new running shoes for the season and completed a nice 2 mile run.

I love these shoes. I didn't think that I would be able to run in Lunar Glides because I'm a major pronator but my ankles felt pretty good after 2 miles. I picked a good new shoe for a new season.

WEEKLY RUN TALLY: 3 Miles

TOOTLES....

NEW YEAR IS LOOMING!!

Okay, so what is happening in life? It just occured to me this morning while preparing for my training session with my new trainer (yes, another trainer) that this is my 20th year post high school. Yep, that's right I graduated high school in 1992 and as I stated in that year that I was actually going to miss high school. I still do! In fact what I would give to be back in that year.

Anyhow, I'm still trucking along. Not hitting any additional weight goals but I did complete my 7th half marathon on December 4th, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV. It was the first ever night marathon with over 44,000 participants. My gift to my cousin (Monica) was the entry for this race which I believe is the most expensive of all Rock 'n Roll Marathon series. It was crazy and a hot mess BUT it was still fun. I mean when else can you be running in the middle of Las Vegas Blvd. at night with no cars in site. So many people complained about the race but either way it was a success. To those that got sick "Stop blaming Competitor and take responsibility that you just didn't train for the race". I feel that I can say that because I didn't properly train for the race and I thought my feet where going to detach from my ankles. But I survived and sprinted across the finish line.

Well, I'm not going to be posting in my Facebook or anywhere else that I'm writing on my blog until I have been updating for more than a month. I have been way too fickle on this commitment of mine so we'll see how long this lasts.

Artie, get it together woman. No more excuses.

Tootles...for now!

TGIFRIDAY....GREAT RUN THIS MORNING

I'm a little happy today and finishing the 3.1 miles was not as painful today at Wednesday. It could be because the heat and humidity was very light today and there was an amazing breeze. Also, I slept in just a little. There were so many people out there running today it was amazing to be part of the crowd.

Well, I'm looking forward to a great weekend. I work on Saturday and Sunday will be family day. I'm trying to decide if I should try for a 7-day stretch at Memorial Park. Hmmm How bad do I want this accomplishment. I think Bad Enough!! It is a possibility. Stay tuned.

Have a great Friday and please enjoy your weekend. We work too much not to enjoy the fruits of our labor!!

TOOTLES...

WEEK 12 TALLY: 13.8 MILES

DRAMA IS AFFECTING MY RUNNING BLISS...

I don't know what it is about this week but I just can't find my running groove. Almost everyday has been a challenge and this morning my mind was just racing with things I need to do today. I was also thinking damn...get it together already.

Anyway, gotta get back to the grind. I encourage everyone to have a great Thursday. Tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!

We all deserve a DRAMA FREE LIFE!! I thank god everyday for the good people in my life that bring me sanity.

Love & Prosperity to All! TOOTLES...

WEEK 12 TALLY: 10.7 MILES

FINDING TIME...TO RUN...TO WORK...TO LIVE!

Yesterday, was a little nuts. I'm running a project in Houston and I feel like I'm totally behind but its because I'm still running another state (Nevada) and a project or two that come with it. Also, in Houston I'm working on state plans and just overall administrative duties that we all know can take lots of time.

So yesterday I left the house 30 minutes late and after a dragging 2 mile run I had to walk another mile to get to the car and I had no time to make it to the gym to change before my morning conference call. I thought throughout the day that I would once again hit the 24 hour to get in a regular workout with weights etc but I don't leave the office until after 8:25 pm. WTH!! This is an off-year. I know that we are gearing up for the 2012 season but really. So I didn't make it to the gym because I would at least like to spend 15 minutes with my nephew before he goes to bed.

This morning I left the house at a usual 6:30 got to the park by 7:20. I finished my run just before 8:00 am. Just enough time to hit the gym and Starbucks for my usual coffee. Now it takes me 20 minutes to start and post this blog now I can get my day started with past due task items.

I know I shouldn't be complaining when there are plenty of mothers out there that somehow find the time (or not). And I have no kids to pick up from the sitters or to take a bath and get to be by a certain time. Or a husband to cook dinner for. But I can't help it. Why am I working so much? Why is there so much on my plate? I will say that I am happy to be spending this time in Houston and somehow it's actually helping stick to a regiment even if it's only been a week.

WE NEED TO STOP LIVING TO WORK AND JUST WORK TO LIVE!!

Until Tomorrow...TOOTLES

WEEK 12 TALLY: 8.2 MILES

HOUSTON HUMIDITY IS A KILLER!!

OMG!! Yesterday after work I went 24 hour fitness and did a quick half mile run and an hour workout. Legs, arms, chest, back and abs. Ouch!! Lots of stretching. Damn I miss the foam roller.

This mornings run was so hard. My t-shirt was soaked after half a mile. I only finished 2 miles I had to stop and walk. I mean really this is another reason I never moved back to Houston. Now when I get back to Vegas I'm going to get sick because it's so dry there. Going from one type of climate to another.

71% Humidity...Kills your RUN!! GGEERRR!!!

Anyway, so I had 'my fit FOODS' and it was awesome. Great tasting chicken and veggies. I'm wondering if I can develop a business plan to bring it to the west coast. Although I'm sure there are similar type of shops in CA already. Maybe not in Vegas. hmmm Need to take a business class.

Well, today will be a busy one so gotta get back to it. My run made me so late that I didn't have time to hit the gym and shower. I'm glad I have a job that I can show up in my running gear. YEAH!!! No meetings please. This will be helpful because afterwork I don't have to change to hit the gym again. YEAH!! :-)

TOOTLES...

WEEK 12 TALLY: 5.1 MILES