TGIF

Well last night I went out and ran intervals at the gravel oval. It was a nice change and also nice that there were others out. Quite a few people for it to be cold and dark, I'm guessing they signed up for ING too. I find it easier to push and not over think myself while running with others around so I appreciate them suffering with me. There were times during the run where I felt completely pain free and stretched out. I managed to get 4 miles in which i'm satisfied with. After the run I broke out the Thera-ban and did some Glute and Hamstring exercises, i'm intent on getting better and not going through this hip pain ever again. Unfortunately I didn't make to the gym after the run, instead I went to Walmart - say what you want to about the place, but I love it. Bought my secret santa person a gift card for the final day of secret santa only to have my secret santa buy me the exact same thing. The wal-mart gods shined on me.

pretty much sped up earths rotation

Last night I went out to Salsa with my roommate. It wasn't as many dancers out last night as there has been the last few times i've gone. Just a bunch of people like me sitting around watching debating in their heads if it's possible for them to do it. I did end up being cool by association though, MG danced her ass off. Yeah she was at my table. Every woman in that place wanted to move the way she did. The closest I got to "dancing" was a Bachata (which is pretty simple compared to the other stuff) with MG, she was my only hope to even look similar to knowing what I was doing. I'm seriously thinking about taking lessons though.

Today was simple. Got to work made the horrible mistake of using milk in my instant oatmeal. Turned out horrible. I will be sticking to water before microwaving, maybe some milk after the microwaving- definitely not before. After spending a hour getting my secret santa gift and lucking into some chinese food, I came home and spent the evening laying in bed- the good life. I planned to go to the gym today but I was sore and just couldn't past up the opportunity to spend the evening in bed. After finally getting up and making the dinner of "back of the pack age groupers" (Ramen) and eating the most amazing snack cakes that exist (Little Debbie Swiss Rolls- bad never tasted so good) looks like this will be a stay in friday night. I'm hoping to get in 10 miles on Sunday.

I'll have the Ramen, Chips and Salsa, and something moderately healthy

Yesterday I showed my face at spin class for the first time in about a month. I originally didn't plan on going but I left my gym shoes at home, the one draw back about going to the gym at work is once I make it home i'm not coming back even if it is only 10 minutes from home (it's just the principle). So I went home got some shoes and some bike shorts and headed to class. My plan for the gym that day was to get my final 26 miles (flat easy miles) on the spin bike for the Gym Challenge thing and work out afterwards. So I thought I would stay at spin through the two classes for however long it would take me to get 26 miles. Somehow I forgot that spin class is all about climbing and fast paced and any other kind uncomfortable sequence that can be thrown into the worst experience possible on a fake bike. Needless to say it took almost the entire two classes for my little computer to read 26 miles, but it was a great workout. The instructor was giving so much energy, it was impossible not to push yourself. As much as I get bored with spinning class, the instructer makes the entire experience. I think everyone left thinking "that was a good workout" which is cool. After punishing myself for those two hours I had the craving that I just do not understand.... Ramen.

I think I am the only person with a job, who loves to exercise, and tries to be conscience of what they eat that loves Ramen. I understand some of the reasons some people eat it, but there are actually times where I tell myself "i'd like a bowl of Ramen". I did have a spinach salad and some chips and salsa to go along with it. Such a well rounded meal. Yesterday was just bad meals all around. For breakfast 3 bowls of Fruit loops (cereal for breakfast is actually the norm) and I didn't bring my sandwiches for lunch so ate the dollar menu at Wendy's: 2 Jr Bacon Cheeseburgers, Bowl of Chili, and a value Fry. Tell me that doesn't scream healthy (I did have 2 bananas for a snack though). The funniest part is my buddy, who I talk daily with about health stuff, asked me what I had for lunch and I was too embarassed to tell the truth so I lied and said 3 turkey sandwiches (reputation forever tarnished haha). Most times I just find no incentive to cooking, but I have to eat better. Food is Fuel, theres a reason sport cars take the expensive gas (so i've been told, I think my car could run off water if it had to)

I woke up this morning extremely tired after last nights workout, but it was still early enough to go for a run, of course i didn't. I think i'm going to start taking a protein shake or some kind of vitamin before I go to bed in hopes I wake up more refreshed. I really need that push to go on that first morning run (I know i'm going to like it). I'm close but not quite there yet. I mean the world would probably explode if i did my first run from my house and my first morning run in the same week. Maybe it'll happen next week when i'm at my Mama's.