Let the Training Begin!!!!!!

So I have officially started training for my first full marathon, the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 3,2009. I figured since this is my first full marathon, I should probably do it right and get fitted for running shoes.

I had to drive an hour and a half to go to a running store! Clearly there are no runners in the boonies of my neck of the woods. So I get to the running store and everyone in there was like, 100 lbs. I was so self-conscious because I so don't have the typical running body, I'm very curvy. I felt like the fattest kid in class! What am I doing here?

Anyhow, the guy who fitted me was very nice. He told me that I have a neutral stride, whatever that means. He came out with three pairs of shoes, New Balance, Asics and Mizunos. I had to run on the treadmill in front of all the anorexics with all of the shoes...quite embarrassing. I ended up with the Mizunos, because they felt like they fit my foot perfectly. And they are pretty too!

So I'm getting ready to pay for my shoes and spot a girl that is larger than me trying on running shoes, she is also running the Pittsburgh Marathon. Is it wrong that it made me feel better? :)

I wanted to try my new shoes out this morning, but it was strength training day. I did P90X Back & Biceps. It was tough, I did the whole thing...all 57 minutes of it.

Frustration!

That is the way I have been feeling for the past couple of days. I am at the end of my rope with the Mother-In-Law! Why can't she see that she overstays her welcome? I'm going to lose it soon...I can feel it.


My biggest bitch of the moment is that I cannot find anything in my own damn house! She moves shit and when I'm looking for it in the morning, it's gone. I wanted to go in her room this morning and pull her out of bed by her hair and demand to know where she put my exercise bands!


I got up at 4:45 after a crappy night's sleep (because of her) to do P90X Legs and Back. Well guess what, no bands to do back. So I have to settle just for doing legs.

And the reason I didn't sleep well is that she locked my oldest son out of the house and when he got home at Midnight he had to knock on the door for someone to let him in! Well of course that someone was me, she was snuggled in her bed. I felt the urge to put a pillow over her face and sit on it.

So needless to say I went to bed mad and I can't sleep when I do that. I hope I get through this day.......there isn't enough Prozac in the world to make me happy right now.

I feel like the Grinch

I can't help it...I just do. It has everything to do with the fact that my mother-in-law comes and stays at our house for a month at Christmas.

I feel resentful that my Christmas is ruined just so that she can have a good Christmas. I think it's a lot to ask of me. She doesn't go ANYWHERE. She is always there. I am so stressed out this week because of everything going on, and having to deal with her there is pushing me over the edge.

A part of me feels guilty that I feel this way. I know that I am fortunate in so many ways, my family is healthy and my husband and I are both employed. But the selfish part of me doesn't want her there. I feel that I am missing out on being happy for Christmas while Brayden is still little. She doesn't give me any space, and I don't get to spend much time with him and this makes me sad.

It's also tough on my oldest son, who finally gets a break from college and comes home for a month and has to deal with her. He's pissed about it, and I don't blame him! She stays TOO LONG. It's TOO MUCH TO ASK. She doesn't help by way of cooking, etc. and she doesn't help financially so I feel like I am being taken advantage of.

Whew, it feels good to get this off my chest!!!!!!!!

TGIF!!!

So I'm back on track with the running and P9oX. I slacked off a little over the past few weeks, I was in a bit of a funk.

The good news is that I haven't gained any weight, I just feel a little flabby. I am ready to change that! I really want to at least maintain throughout the holidays, but I know it will be tough with all the parties, etc.

My mother-in-law is coming into town tomorrow and that is always a big stressor for me, and I tend to drink more than usual *shocker*. I am trying to remain positive.

I did P90X Legs and Back this morning, great workout! I haven't done it in a while and it felt good. My only wish is that Charlie would quit goosing and biting me throughout my workouts...........

Giving Thanks

Yeah, yeah, I'm about 4 days late! LOL

Seriously, I have a lot to be thankful for. I have an awesome husband who loves me and is a fantastic father to both of my kids. He treats my oldest like his own, and I love him for that. We have so much in common and are so much alike, I guess that's why it works. We understand each other.

He puts up with my bitchiness and mood swings so he is a saint in my eyes! I am not easy to live with. And in return I put up with his Mother....hee hee

I have 2 great kids. My oldest has had his moments in the last year, but he is a great kid. He is doing fantastic in college this year and has a good head on his shoulders.

My youngest is our little comedian. What a personality that one has! He cracks us up on a daily basis. He is doing well in preschool and looking forward to kindergarten next year.

We are all healthy so that is definitely something to be thankful for!

Still Friends After 26 Years!

Now that's a true friend who has known you since you were in 7th grade and still loves you! LOL

We've been through a ton together and have never even once had a fight. She is impossible to get mad at!

We don't see each other a lot, probably 4 times a year, but it doesn't matter. Anytime we go out we have a freaking blast together!

The Steeler game on Thursday night was no exception.

BRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrr!!

It's freezing out there! I've pretty much been a slug a week due to going to 2 late Steeler games in a matter of 5 days. So I was hell bent on getting a decent run in today. When I left the house it was 14 degrees.

When I came back from my run, there where ice balls all through my hair from where I was sweating...now that's cold!

Distance: 6 Miles

Duration: 1:03

Calories burned: 654

Mother - Son Bonding

I got offered Steeler tickets at the last minute and Bobby had to travel to Tennessee yesterday. So me & Jeffrey went together.

First of all, I'm surprised that he still wants to go anywhere with me! LOL He didn't even wear a coat, that nutball. It was freeezing. I had long underwear on, under Armour, etc. and I was still cold.

But we had a blast and our seats were awesome. I am dragging some major ass today though.

I can't believe...

I'm running in a sweatshirt and track pants in Pittsburgh on November 15! I love it, but I know it's not going to last long! The weather is going to suck when I start hard core training!

Here's a picture of *shocker* Charlie trying to bite me while I'm stretching..sigh

I had a nice run this morning, despite the 5-6 beers I had last night! LOL

Distance: 6 miles

Duration: 1:01

Calories Burned: 641

Gray haired girl....

Ugh, getting old sucks!!!!! My hairdresser is out of town and I can't get colored until next weekend and I'm feeling pretty frumpy right now! My hair is like 4 different colors right now. Ew. How can she leave me at a time like this? LOL

Not much new on the home front...Bobby is coming home from Chicago today so that will be nice. He hasn't been travelling much lately and I'm used to him being home! But it was nice to hog the bed for the last few nights!

I did P90X Legs and Back this morning and am planning a 3 mile run at lunch. My weight has stayed the same for the last couple of weeks, but my jeans feel looser so I don't care.

Charlie - Two Months Later

He's doing great! Brayden just ADORES him. He is my new tool for waking Brayden up in the morning. Usually he yells at me, but he likes being woken up by Charlie kisses in the morning. P.S. Brayden is not naked, he just refuses to wear a shirt at home!

He has gained about 10 lbs. as you can see from the before and after picture! He is still going to obedience classes to keep him socialized. He tends to be very protective of his home, so we are trying to work with him on that. With us, he is the sweetest dog ever!

I did P90X Back & Biceps this morning. My tendinitis is killing me, but I fought through it. I plan on a 3 mile run at lunch, then doing Ab Ripper after work.

Not much to say lately.....

I'm still here, still doing P90X and still trying to keep a running base until I start marathon training in January! Yikes. That's not that far away!

I went to the chiropractor yesterday for my neck that's been sore for 2 weeks, and I also found out what is wrong with my elbows...it's tendinitis. I'm glad it's not arthritis! He feels that he can fix me up in a couple of weeks. He said it's probably due to increasing my weights for bicep curls, etc.

Did the dreaded P90X Ploymetrics this morning.

Duration: 48:11

Calories Burned: 304

Picture Day......

Awww, my baby looks just like his Daddy! I swear he is his little clone. He picked out his outfit by himself.


I didn't sleep well last night because of my fuck-up at work yesterday. Hopefully I won't get fired today!

I did P90X Back, Biceps and Ab Ripper this morning. I didn't wear my HRM so I have no clue how many calories I burned. I guess I'm over the novelty of the HRM! And I pretty much know I only burn about 200 calories when I do strength training.

Caught in the Act.....

Argh! How am I going to explain to my 5 year old that his shark that he just won the other day at Idlewild is now eyeless?

I could not get my ass out of bed this morning to do Plyometrics. My pecs and tri's are screaming from yesterday's workout. So now I am forced to run 3 miles at lunch. That's my rule...if I don't get up in the morning, then it has to be done at lunch.

Finally Feeling Better!

Ugh, I have been sick with bronchitis and sinusitis and did not work out at all over the weekend. I knew that my body couldn't handle it!

I finally felt good enough this morning to work out. I did P90X Chest, shoulders & Arms. I will be running 3 miles at lunch, then doing Ab Ripper after work.

Oh Plyo, how I loathe thee.........

Yeah, I've been doing it for months, you would think that P90X Ploymetrics would get easier. It doesn't. It's still painful. I still hate jump knee tucks and rock star hops.

Duration: 51:16

Calories burned: 312

And this is just a small example what I have to deal with during my workouts with Charlie. He particularly likes to attack me during Plyo, I guess the jumping gets him excited...LOL

I almost peed my pants....

When I was taking these pictures! My kid is such a ham. I saw this costume and thought it was cute, so I bought it even though he already has a Ninja costume. I thought he would look adorable in it. Well, when my husband saw it, he's like "What the fuck is that? He looks like a stripper"!

Needless to say, now I can't get that image out of my head so he will not be wearing this costume for Halloween. But he does look darn cute in it.

Working out through the pain

Holy hell, my elbows hurt! I still don't know if it's old age or what, maybe tendinitis? Tennis elbow?

I did P90X Back and Biceps this morning. I upped the weights because it has been too easy for me. Well, it was a better workout, but man my elbows are paying the price.

Duration: 46:13

Calories burned: 204

**wondering if I am going to have to be on Motrin 800mg for the rest of my life**

Morning workouts suck ass....

I have found it very difficult lately to get up at 4:45 a.m. lately. I don't know if it's the weather or what. It killed me to get up this morning, especially to do P90X Plyometrics, but I did. I just kept saying "get up fatass"!

Needless to say, after I was done I was glad that I did it. Charlie continues to attack me during my workouts though! I think he may have to go in the basement during my workouts, cause I'm really tired of his nose up my ass while I am trying to work out.

Duration: 45:08

Calories Burned: 302

I love Fall running!

It was so nice to get out there this morning in the Fall weather. I hate, hate, hate running in the heat! It was about 50 degrees when I left this morning.

My running partner (Charlie) bailed on me at mile 2 again, so I took him home and finished on my own.

Distance: 6 miles

Duration: 1:02:04

Calories Burned: 647

Hump Day

This has been the slowest week ever! We are not busy at work and I can't stand it. I'd rather be insanely busy than to have nothing to do. Unfortunately, it's either feast or famine in this business!

I did P90X shoulders and arms this morning. I didn't even bother wearing my heart rate monitor, because the calorie burn is so minimal, even though it's a hard workout! But I know I am benefiting from the strength training workouts.

Diagnose me please....my elbows are killing me! They ache like a toothache all the time, but they really hurt when I am lifting. Is it:

a) Old Age
b) arthritis
c) bone cancer
d) tendinitis
e) None of the above

Sorry Charlie, Buster is still top dog!

Charlie may be younger, stronger and faster, but Buster is NOT taking his crap. Hey, he earned that right, he's been with us for 11 years! LOL

Charlie likes to horde all the bones and tries to take Buster's....well as you can see, Buster is NOT having it.

My Running Partner bailed on me...

at mile 2! That little shithead Charlie. He just stopped and refused to go futher, he wanted to go back home because he was hungry.

So I did the next 5 on my own, I had a really great run. I am always amazed at how good my runs are sometimes, especially since I had several beers last night! But I got about 9-10 hours of sleep last night so I guess that's why.

Distance: 7 miles

Duration: 1:09

Calories Burned: 754

My Britter Butt Turns 16 today! *sob*

Okay, so she's not mine, she's my sister's, but she is like the daughter I never had. She is a good girl with a good head on her shoulders. And I'm sure it doesn't hurt that she's gorgeous! And of course I am her favorite Auntie! :)

No running today, did P90X legs and back...great workout!

My husband is coming home from India today, thank the baby Jesus! I need a break and I miss him. Brayden misses him too. But he's been a really good boy this week.

Brayden, The Entertainer

Yes, this is my almost 5 year old. He is such a ham! He loves the spotlight and begs me to video him singing. This is his rendition of Jesus Loves Me. Please don't ask why he is pulling up his pants like Urkel, because I have no clue! LOL

Wearing Charlie's Ass Out!

Well, that's what I am *trying* to do, it is a challenging task! This dog has an insane amount of energy! I took him for a 4 mile run after work yesterday and it barely phased him. I was able to do it because Brayden was at a friend's house.

I really don't care for running after work! I have way more energy in the morning, and I'd rather get it out of the way early.

I did P90X Shoulders and Arms this morning and will be doing Ab Ripper after work because I ran out of time. I swear I need one of those Michael Meyers Halloween masks for facial protection while I work out...Charlie thinks I am playing and I have scratches on my cheeks and chin to prove it.

Monday Blues

I fucking hate Mondays! Ugh. Especially after a Steelers loss. My husband is away on business so my weekend was super hectic.

I would have rather stuck forks in my eyes than workout this morning, but somehow got the strength to get up and do P90X Chest and Back. I am going for a 3 mile run at lunch and I'll be doing Ab Ripper after work.

Gotta love 3 workouts on a Monday! *said in a sarcastic voice*

Back to the Grind....

So I'm back to P90X this week after about a month hiatus. I needed a break and wanted to get the half marathon out of the way before I started again. It's tough getting back into the grind of getting up at 4:45 a.m.! But alas, it is necessary because I'm getting flabby again already. Getting old sucks!

Did Ploymetrics this morning as Charlie attacked me and bit me in the ass because he thought I was roughhousing with him.

Duration: 49:32

Calories Burned: 335

Charlie - 2 weeks later

He is looking good and gaining weight! Leave it to any dog to gain weight at my house...LOL!

But seriously, he is very happy in his new home. We love him, despite the work! I had forgotten how much work a puppy is! It's been a long time.

I did not start Round 2 of P90x this week. I am seriously drained this week, I suppose from the half marathon and also work is busy and my husband is travelling a lot.

I am going to run 4 miles at lunch today and do strength training tomorrow. I swear I'm going to start Round 2 on Monday! I miss Tony kicking my ass :-)

IKEA Half Marathon

It all started on Friday night. Of course there was no alcohol due to the half marathon the next day. It sucked ass! Brayden had a friend over and when his grandma came to pick him up, she brought me a huge gob as big as my head. Of course I ate it! Man, what a mistake. I couldn't sleep well from the sugar rush and I swear I had a sugar hangover the next morning! LOL

I headed out to IKEA around 6:00 because the race was at 8:00. I figured I'd have enough time that early in the morning. I ended up hitting traffic and didn't get to the race until 7:15, which made me really nervous. I waited in line to register and went back to the car to put my goodie bag away. At this point it was getting late and I had to pee. The.pee.line.was.huge. I didn't get done until 7:55 and was freaking out! But I made it even though I was in the back of the line.

I wore my heart rate monitor, which I think was a mistake. I tried to keep my heart rate around 165 and I think it slowed me down too much. I was obsessively checking it! I felt really good and had a GU around mile 7. I kept chugging along and wasn't feeling fatigued until about mile 10. 10 miles was my longest training run, so that was understandable.

I had no clue where I was time wise. There wasn't a clock at the halfway point. I knew that there were many ahead of me and many behind me. When I got to the end I was pretty disappointed to see that I was at 2:14:01. I know I didn't train nearly as hard as I should have and I got off track for vacation, but the competitive bitch in me wanted to somehow do better! But the rational part of me knew that I should be happy with that, considering I had only trained for 6-7 weeks.

I did get a nice shirt and a medal! My first medal. I always do these rinky-dink small town races that never give out medals so I was happy with that.

The ride home was a NIGHTMARE. I left IKEA at 10:30 and was heading to University of Pittsburgh to pick up my son from college for the weekend. What should have been a 20 minute ride took me 3 fucking hours! The exit to Oakland was closed and the Parkway was under construction and down to 1 lane. I was starving, dehydrated and sore! It was so bad...I didn't have any water or anything to eat in the car. Then all the sudden I hear the dreaded ding that my gas is low. I was on 0 miles to empty for an hour! I have no idea how I didn't run out of gas. Somehow I finally got off another exit and got gas. I didn't end up getting home until after 3:00 and still hadn't eaten yet.

I scarfed some food down, had some water, then had a few beers and crashed at 8:30 p.m.! I felt pretty good on Sunday, actually better than I had ever felt after a half marathon. Today I took a 3 mile walk at lunch and felt fine.

Tomorrow I start Round 2 of P90X. Boy just not doing it for 3 weeks has made me flabby! Must.get.back.on.the.wagon

So Much for My Favorite Shoes....

Bad Charlie!!! LOL I don't know what the fuck it is with these shoes that dogs love. Tanner chewed one once, but I caught him in time and was able to have them repaired at the shoe repair shop. Uh, I think these ones are beyond repair!!

2 more days until my half marathon....yikes. I am not as prepared as I would like. I kind of got off track with vacation, then the holiday, but eh. I signed up for it so I'm doing it!

I ended up having some beers last night and I wasn't planning on it. But my husband got a 16% raise yesterday so it was definitely cause for celebration!! Especially since my Jeep is on the fritz and we are getting by on one vehicle right now. We may have to get a new car. I was hoping to hold off until next year when Brayden goes to kindergarten, but I don't think that's going to happen.

Meet Charlie!

He is 7 mos. old. yeah I'm not crazy about the name either (especially since it's my FFIL's name!) but he knows his name so I have to keep it.

We all love him! He is so sweet and mellow. He is a great addition to our family :) I miss Tanner and nobody can ever replace him, but it is nice having 2 dogs in the house again. Buster loves him!

Back To Reality...and Reality Sucks!!!!!!!!

First off, we had a WONDERFUL vacation. The weather was absolutely beautiful all week, it was in the low 80's. It rained on Friday, which was kind of a bummer since it was the last day, but what can you do?

It was really relaxing and just what the Doctor ordered. I spent most days just laying on the beach, enjoying the sunshine. Brayden absolutely loved the beach! He looks like a typical beach bum with his blond hair and tan.

I managed to get my long run in, but it was tough in the sand! It was definitely challenging. I only ran 3 times that week. Hopefully I will be prepared for the half marathon on September 6!

When we got home from vacation, it was mass chaos. The first issue was right before we were leaving Myrtle Beach, my bonehead brother-in-law locked BOTH sets of keys in the car when he was washing his windows and he also had my car and my parents car trapped. Great! That set us back an hour. Plus with 12 people driving together, someone always has to pee! Brayden had to more so than others. Once we made him pee in a Gatorade bottle...LMAO

Anyhow, we got home a little before midnight on Saturday, I got up early Sunday to wash Jeffrey & Bobby's clothes. Jeffrey had to be at college on Sunday and Bobby was to take a trip to Brazil. There was no rest for the weary, I tell you!! We dropped Jeffrey off, got him situated and I proceeded to take my husband to the airport. Brayden was not happy about being in the car all day after the 12-hour ride the day before! He whined pretty much the whole way home from the airport. There was a ton of construction so we didn't end up getting home until 8:00 p.m. And back to work today to a pile of work!

I hope tomorrow is a better day..........

I'm outta here!!!!!!!

As of Noon today, I'll be on my way to Myrtle Beach! I so need a week away from work and responsibility.

See you all in a week!

P90X - The Results....

Yeah, yeah, I know there is quite a bit of chub left. I'm sure I would have looked better had I laid off on the beer! LOL

But there is less chub and I am looking forward to getting better results in Round 2.

I most definitely am stronger and have more endurance for my runs.

I'm sure some peeps will point and laugh at me, but that's okay :) At least I have the balls to put myself out there, right?

Fun Weekend

So I'm finally getting around to blogging...had a super busy weekend. Friday was my company picnic at Idlewild park chasing Brayden and his BFF Jason! Yes, they are as ornery as they look.

Saturday we went to the humane society to look at some dogs and it was heartbreaking! I wanted to take them all home. I filled out the application and don't know if I was approved yet. I did not know that adopting a fucking dog was so complicated. You have to be PERFECT.

Sunday was spent at my niece & Sister's horse show. Brayden loved the horses and begged me for lessons...lawd help me!

I am on a recovery week from P90X. I finished my 90 days! I need to get a 90 day picture, I haven't gotten around to it yet. I didn't do anything this morning. I contemplated doing Plyometrics even though I am supposed to be on a recovery week, but my right calf was a little wonky yesterday during my run so I figured I would rest it.

1,029 Calories

Yeah, that's what I burned on my 9 mile run this morning! Niiiice, that will get me some guilt free Bud Light Lime's...LOL

I haven't felt right for the last few days and was strapped to the crapper this morning before my run, so I didn't think it was going to happen.

But I figured I would try and it went okay. Not my fastest time, but it's done!

Distance: 9 Miles
Duration: 1:37
Calories Burned: 1,029

It's been a month today...

since my Tanner died. So it was fitting that I received this in the mail yesterday. After the vets put him down, they made his pawprint out of Clay so that we would have something to remember him by. Of course it made me cry buckets!!

I, of course, am in the acceptance phase now, but I miss him soooo much. I still cry at the simplest things. I still can't go to the ridge near me because that was "his place" and I just can't bring myself to go there yet. I'm sure the peeps that aren't dog lovers or have never gone through this think I'm off my rocker, but I loved him just as much as family. Okay, enough gloom and doom! LOL

I ran 4 miles this morning at the Lake...there were 2 other nutballs like me out there at 5:00 a.m. Scared the living crap out of me because they didn't have flashlights. It was a nice easy run and the weather was a perfect 63 degrees.

Distance: 4 Miles

Duration: 39:23

Calories Burned: 358

Week 12

I'm finally on Week 12 of P90X! I have gotten good results so far, but not as much as I'd hoped. But Tony Horton says for women it should be called get ripped in 180 days because Men have a billion times more testosterone than women, so it takes us longer to get the results we want. I have only lost about 6 pounds, but have lost 2 inches in my hips and an inch in my waist.

So after my vacation I plan on starting Round 2 of P90x! I will still continue to tweak the program so I can get my running in until the half marathon on September 6.

Did P90X Plyometrics this morning and am planning a 3 mile run at lunch.

Duration: 50:58

Calories Burned: 302

8 Miles.....

I was sooo dreading my long run today. Mostly because yesterday I got a full-fledged migraine, which I haven't had in a long time. And we had a party to go to last night, so I sucked it up and went because it was a good friend of my husbands.

Then of course I drank, when I KNEW that was a bad idea with migraine already. Oh well, such is life.

Anyhow, my run was not that difficult! I am always amazed when I have a great run when I don't think that I'm going to. I felt strong even though my head was pounding! LOL Maybe there is something to this strength training thing.

I've tried to be really good about stretching lately since I am working out 6 days a week. I am only running 3 days a week, with a long run on Saturdays. I think anymore would likely cause an injury.

Distance: 8 Miles
Duration: 1:26
Calories Burned: 973

Double Trouble

Yeah, that's what these two are! Brayden and his BFF. They are lucky that they are so damn cute...LOL

I seriously cannot leave these two alone for ONE MINUTE. They look for trouble, I swear! His friend is 6, so Brayden thinks he is all-knowing. They are convinced all the houses in our neighborhood are haunted and they get out their Spy Kits...LMAO

On the exercise front, I did P90X Legs & Back this morning. I was supposed to do Ab Ripper also, but I ran out of time. And chances of me doing it after work are slim...we have a party to go to. I have 8 miles on tap tomorrow, hopefully I won't be too hungover.

Duration: 1:00

Calories Burned: 283

Running in the Dark...

I haven't done this in a while!! I went to the Lake this morning for my 4 mile run because I could not fathom the thought of running on the dreadmill.

A bunny ran out in front of me and scared the living shit out of me, but other than that it was a really nice easy run. It was really humid though. My hair looked like Rosannadanna by the end of the run :/

Oh and by the end I had to go the the bathroom...BADLY. They do not have restrooms there. I'm surprised I didn't get a speeding ticket on the drive home.................

Distance: 4 miles

Duration: 40:25

Calories Burned: 429

Man Hands

Ugh, gross I know!! This is what has happened to me since starting P90X. Mama really needs to start wearing her lifting gloves. My calluses on my hands are as bad as my runners feet. Attractive, yes?! LOL

No running today, going to do a 4 miler tomorrow morning instead of Yoga X. I really hate Yoga and I need to get the miles in for half marathon training.

Did P90X Back & Biceps this morning. I will be doing Ab Ripper after work, I ran out of time this morning. How can such a hard workout burn so little calories?!

Duration: 52:12

Calories Burned: 202

Steelers Training Camp Begins!

Yeah, I'm excited about this! I love football season, love the Fall. Plus training camp is right near my town! It is an exciting time for our community. The chances of running into a Steeler are pretty good (I'm hoping I run into Troy Polomalu)

Of course it means summer is ending soon, but that's okay. I leave for Myrtle Beach August 15, I cannot wait! I am going with my husband and kids, my Mom & Dad, and my sister, brother-in-law and their kids. It should be a blast! The only downside is that Jeffrey needs to be back to college the day after we come back. It's going to be so hectic! But I'm trying not to think about that..LOL.

I did P90X Chest, shoulders & triceps this morning. It must have been a good workout because my arms were shaking when I was trying to apply makeup this morning.

Duration: 52:03

Calories burned: 181

I didn't have time to do Ab Ripper this morning, so I'll do it after work. Whoever says in the P90X infomercial that you need an hour a day is a liah! It takes about 1:20 on the days that you do Ab Ripper. I am also planning on a 3 mile run at lunch.

My first long run in a while

And it went pretty good considering that I had about 8 beers last night! LOL When will I evah learn? But my in-laws left yesterday, there was much to celebrate. I actually felt pretty strong, I was surprised. I thought it would be really hard.

Distance: 7 (hilly) miles
Duration: 1:14 (eh)
Calories Burned: 832

The source of a lot of my stress this summer.....

Yeap, my 19 year old. It's been an interesting year to say the least! He is a good boy, he is just sowing his wild oats and testing the waters. How can I argue with that? I was in way more trouble than him and at a much younger age. I was pregnant at 17.

I now realize the stress I put my parents through! I made them grandparents at age 42. LOL

When did this kid become a man?! It is so strange when your little boy gets to be a man. For fucks sake, I still feel like I'm 19 stuck in a 37 year old's body! I think there are pros and cons to being a young Mom. I think I am more understanding because I've been there, done that...and can remember what it was like to be that age.

He is very honest with me, like yesterday he informed me that he got a fake ID when he was in Canada. *sigh* Sometimes he is too honest! But I guess that's better than doing things behind my back. He comes to me with his problems, I never did that with my parents.

Enough about my kids...it must be kid week with me! LOL

On the exercise front, I did P90X Legs and Back & Ab Ripper this morning. Tough workout! Since my in-laws have been in town, I've been doing the workouts back to back instead of breaking them up like I usually do. And I've had to get up at 4:30 instead of 4:45 or 5:00. But I need to get used to that because I start training this week for a half marathon in September.

No running today, I have to do a long run tomorrow.

Duration: 1:20
Calories Burned: 420

Oh and how could I forget?! The inlaws are leaving today!! Woo Freaking Hoo!!!!!!!!

Ahh, to be a kid again...

And to get so excited just about blowing bubbles! And to not have to deal with in-laws, drama and frenemies! LOL

Yeah, that's my little Type A control freak 4 1/2 year old. Note the frustrated face because he didn't blow the bubbles right. This kid is a perfectionist! It is all so new to me because my older son is so laid back, he has been that way since he was little.

Lord help me when this one is a teenager! His nickname is Mr. Bossy because that is what he does best. Everything is done by his rules. But we love him anyway! LOL

You Might Be A Redneck.....

If you can't leave home without these. Yes, my friends, these gems are FFIL's....'Nuff said.

2 more days...w00t!! There is light at the end of the tunnel. Thank God my husband and son come home tomorrow...I need by buffers back.

Did P90X Shoulders & Arms and Ab Ripper this morning. No running today, my legs need a rest.

Duration: 1:08

Calories burned: 289

Blonde again...

It really pisses me off that I have to get my hair colored because I am gray. It used to be just because I wanted to be blonde, but no more. My 62 year old Mom doesn't have a gray hair on her head! And neither does my sister who is almost 4 years older than me. It's not fair!


This is my other dog Buster, who has been very bad this week! Sure he's cute, but he chewed up my $53 Victoria's Secret Convertible bra that I need for summer. Bad doggie! Of course he didn't get in trouble, how can I yell at that face?


The countdown is on! 3 more days! I didn't have to see FFIL & FMIL very much yesterday. I ate dinner at my Mom's house and didn't come home until almost 9:00 and went straight to bed. I didn't have a drop of alcohol.

Got up this morning and did P90X Plyometrics, it was a great workout. Thank the Baby Jesus FFIL didn't get up with me!

Duration: 50:27

Calories Burned: 403

I am also planning a 3 mile run at lunch...must.burn.calories!!

You Can't Polish a Turd...

That's what my wise Daddy always says. He isn't lying! My FFIL is an example of that. He makes me *like* my FMIL. Yeah, that's how bad he is. If I have to pick up after him one more time, I'm going to go Apeshit postal! Yesterday I woke up to him polishing off the rest of the bread, where he proceeded to leave the bag there on the counter along with several bread crumbs for me to pick up. Then this morning, I found a box of Raisin Bran sitting on the counter wide open so that it was stale. He is a freaking slob. Who does that when they visit people's houses?

We took the in-laws to Texas Roadhouse on Saturday because it's our favorite restaurant. Of course FFIL has to complain non-stop to the waitress that his dinner sucks. Well who the fuck orders Catfish at Texas Roadhouse? Then he asked me if he could take my half eaten salad home for leftovers. Fucking gross eating someone else's leftovers! And of course we paid for everything, they didn't even offer to leave part of the tip.

Okay, enough ranting about them! I'm just venting, trying to survive here people!!

I did P90X Chest & Back and Ab Ripper this morning. I don't know how many calories I burned, because fuckface (FFIL) was up sitting on the couch because he couldn't sleep and I didn't want to lift my shirt in front of him to put it on.

I am also planning a 3 mile run at lunch. I boozed it up pretty good over the weekend so I need to burn additional calories.

TGIF!

So glad it's Friday, it's been such a busy week! I'm in a hurry, off to my suck ass Friday morning meeting.

I did P90X legs and back and ab ripper this morning. Great workout!

Duration: 1:13

Calories Burned: 380

I'm planning on a 3 mile run at lunch. It's Friday, my in-laws are in town so I see lots of booze in my future! Must.burn.calories.