W4D1

I made it! This has been the hardest one yet and I'm getting
intimdated by the days to come.
Week for is: run 3:00, walk 1:30, run 5:00, walk 2:30, run 3:00, walk
2:30, run 5:00.

I noticed that on each 5 min interval I was ready to stop running at 3
minutes. This must be because last week my longest interval was 3
minutes long. Hopefully by the end of the week I will be fine with 5....
But now I'm psyching myself out - in just a week I will have to run
for 20 minutes straight only after I do intervals of 5 one day and 8
the next. Really? From 8 minutes to 20? Yikes!

Yesterday's run was my hardest so far. My knees hurt for the first
time ever, too. Every time my feet impacted I'd get a twinge on the
insides of my legs right at the knee. It lessened when I used the pose
method but it was still there. Once I got to my second round though,
it wasn't as bad.

I hope it was a fluke from tired legs or joints. Evenings just aren't
as easy as mornings but I can't seem to get out of bed!
Maybe the heat will encourage me. UIt was over 80 last night! Better
start settin the alarm earlier!

Top 2 Tuesday!

I stumbled across this on one of the blogs I follow (Star's Pink World)and thought I'd join in on the fun!


This weeks Top 2 Tuesday topic is:


Top 2 random facts about yourself

I am in the middle of a game of Scrabble with my cousin that lives in California thanks to an iPhone app called Words with Friends and I scored 66 points this morning on the word "stone." In your face, Luke!!




I went to kindergarten with Johnathan Taylor Thomas... kind of.  I was in the A.M. class and he was in the P.M. class at Sergeant School in Roseville, CA - Go Bulldogs!
*Sigh* I heart you JTT!

Daily Love

"Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!"

- Bob Marley, iconic musician. 

Let's Play Four Square!

No, not the childhood game where you bounce a red rubber ball in other people's square - although I do recall LOVING that game (and butts up - anyone ever play that??).

I am talking about Four Square of the future - I'm not sure why they chose this name but no bother, this is so addicting and FUN!

This is an app for iPhone, Droid, and Blackberry that allows you to "check-in" at various locations that you visit.  The more you check-in, the more points and badges you can earn.  If you have visited a location more than anyone else, you become the MAYOR!

Some shops and restaurants are giving specials to their Foursquare customers, and free stuff to the mayor.  What great marketing!

Also, users can post tips like what to order (or avoid), specials, secrets, or just comment about locations.  There is a feature that pulls up locations near you based on your phone's GPS so you can find places that have tips already.

The competition alone is what drives me on it.  Jenn and I (check out her blog here) have even talked about going out one afternoon and racing to see how many places we can check it at around the mall we both part-time at.  Jenn, you are going DOWN!!!!

If you have one of these phones (or an iTouch) I highly recommend signing up here and adding me as a friend here!

I heart Saturdays!

Started the day by sleeping in... until 8! (late, I know!) I was able to convince Simon to join me on my run today, W3D3, despite his hangover.  He suggested that we take a drive to Chaparral Park this time.  Brill! 


It was a gorgeous morning and a beautiful run!
























This week has been fantastic, I have really felt challenged which I like.  Last week felt like cake in comparison so I am encouraged that each stint of the program will feel the same.


I'm not as at ease with my breath but I have learned how to eliminate the pain in my legs - 2 advil before I start and plenty of stretching.  


It's hard to keep up with Simon since I've slowed my pace but I'm trying to build my endurance, not win a race.  And he is conscious of it and was so great to slow down to keep pace.  I did have to keep reminding myself, though, that if I need to go slow then that is just fine.  The important part is that I don't give up in the middle of an interval.  So far so good!


Also, I have been adding 1-2 minutes this week after the last interval of 3 minutes of walking.  I feel like 8 minutes of walking is boring me!  Good sign!


Overall it was a great day (and an accomplished week in the program!)

Sara - Here is my coordinated hat for ya ;)


After the run we stopped by Scratch Pastries for coffee, one of our new favorite places walking distance to the place.  Hung out on the patio and I got to chat with my Dad for a bit on the phone.


We swung by TJ Maxx - the dangerous part of where we live is how close we are to this!! - and then came home to clean up and have some breakfast.  Simon makes a mean breakfast sandwich!  Yumm!


And what could possibly top off this already promising Saturday?  Going poolside!


71 degrees, that felt like 80 and a few dos equis and I'm in heaven!

Pool was way too cold but didn't need it, really.  Just turned on the tunes and read my mag and life is good.  Also got to chat with my dear, dear friend DJ who I think needs to make a visit ASAP!

But, life is hard poolside and it can get old when you run out of beer so I meandered inside to do a bit of blogging and catching up on DVR.  Oh Grey's Anatomy, how much I love you so....

Hope you all enjoyed your Saturday afternoon, too!  

Free as a bird

Wearing the Werner Haring raven feather and coral neckpiece and Tamawa
drop earrings

The neckpiece is glamorous (and warm) and looks luscious on top of my
green top.

Similar styles have been featured in Marie Claire magazine and this
weeks episode of Ugly Betty.

Two Months today I will be in ENGLAND!

Whoop whoop!

My obsession gene has officially kicked in!

A few things I am excited to do and see...

Meet Simon's family and the house and neighborhood he grew up in - his dad still lives there!


See the York Minster lit up

Go to the York Dungeons (Frickin' love this stuff no matter how scary it is!)

Have a pint at the Kings Arms

With Tommy & Anna

Stay at the Guy Fawkes Inn B&B

See the Museum Gardens

And the York walls

Visit Edinburgh

See Cliffords Tower, what's left of York castle, and the castle museum

Nights out in London (and lots of daytime touristy stuff)
























Using a phone booth

Taking the train 




















A sheep roadblock

The Queen and all her glory - here's to hoping I actually get to see her and that perfect wave...

All to be finished up with a trip to Lanzarote

There is so much more to be excited about.... I can't fit it all in one blog!  


Next thing I know, I'll be on the plane and on my way.  Yipeeee!