The Feud!

In honor of All About the Mouse's "Disney Feud", I thought I would post a scene from one of my favorite shows.

Just Catching Up!

Mongello! Things have been a little hectic around here, with Disney planning, training, and lots and lots of yard work (my garden is really starting to look nice!), that I've neglected updating you all.

First of all, the only thing that is set in stone for Disney is the dates, which are June 22-27 (sorry Justin... looks like we're going to miss each other this trip. We've still got Disneyland!). Everything else is up in the air. We're not even sure on who all is going. As soon as I get more of the details laid out, I'll do a pre-trip report.

Now to the training front: This weekend I put in 8 miles, which is the longest distance I've put in since the half. Here's a break down:

Mile 1- 15:08 Mile 5- 14:08

Mile 2- 12:26 Mile 6- 09:12

Mile 3- 12:17 Mile 7- 14:22

Mile 4- 12:00 Mile 8- 15:28

But there's more! I was also able to slowly run (more than jog) an entire mile! That's the first time that I've ever been able to do that! I've tried on many occasions, but never made it all the way! Yay me! However, that mile took alot out of me, so the remaining miles were slower, but I still managed to stay above sweeping speed. I have a while to work out the kinks, so I'm happy none the less.

Today, I got in 6 mile wog, albeit mostly walking. Legs were still a little tight from the weekend, but again, I've got a few weeks to work on it. Here's Today's Breakdown:

Mile 1- 15:24 Mile 4- 13:02

Mile 2- 12:18 Mile 5- 13:10

Mile 3- 12:44 Mile 6- 15:30

Fortuneatly, the Renissance Half next month has no pace requirement, so if I have to slow down I can. Not that I'm expecting to, it's just nice to have that luxury if I need it.

I finally got back to the gym today, though I didn't get to do what I wanted to do. I had originally wanted to do my arm workout today, but the gym was SO crowded today! It must have been "Redneck Day" or something. The gym is crowded enough with all of the machines in that tiny space. Add to that 20 something loud, obnoxious rednecks. I quickly decided to opt out of my original plan and just did my "Super Cardio" workout instead. Although I was kind of upset that I had to vary from my plan, I was pleased that this was the first time in a long while that I have been able to complete an entire Cardio workout. So, I was pleased!

Well, I think that's it from me today. How's everyone else?
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Exercises:
Cardio
Wog 6 miles
30 minutes on Bike
30 minutes on Elliptical
10 minutes on Stairmaster
5 minutes on Arm Bike

Calisthenics
Crunches (4 sets of 20, Both Sides)
Reverse Crunches (4 sets of 20)
Pushups

Food Journal:
Breakfast- Protien Shake and OJ
Snack #1- Cup of Raisins
Lunch- Banana and Apple Sauce
Dinner- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Snack #2-

An Unfortunate Course of Events

Upon further review of our proposed vacation destinations, we have decided that it is just not cost effective to vacation in those areas. The desired hotels that we researched are just not within our budget. We just couldn't justify paying $160 to $275 a night for just to stare at water all day. So after careful consideration, we have decided to cancel our Beach Vacation.

However, Disney Value Resorts for the same time period are only $115 a night, and since we already have tickets for most people in our party, we have decided that yet another Disney Vacation is in order. The whole family was SO looking forward to seeing the beach, but I guess we'll just have to settle for Disney again...

I hope you all will sympathise with me! Ha ha!!!

Is This You?

I found this on youtube the other day. I do or know of 28 of the things mentioned. What about you?

Planning a Last Minute Vacation

Mongello! I'm in the process of helping my grandmother plan a last minute summer vacation to "somewhere". We've been throwing ideas back and forth for a while now (Washington, DC, Pigeon Forge, TN, Charleston, SC, and Corpus Christi, TX were all on the list) and we've finally narrowed down the list to somewhere in Florida.

The plan for now is for us to go to the Beach (location still undetermined) for a few days, then go "somewhere else" afterward. Options as of now include Destin, Pensacola, Tampa, St. Augustine and Coco Beach with side trip options to the Kennedy Space Center, Busch Gardens, and St. Augustine itself. Sadly, I doubt Disney will make it on this list since we did go a long 4 1/2 months ago.

I'm REALLY trying to keep the trip within the panhandle or north of I-10. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if we got that close to Disney and didn't go see it.

Writer's Block

I really don't have anything to say today, ha ha. I slept in this morning, so I wasn't able to go for my wog or go swimming when I would have liked to. I'm planning on going for the wog later this evening and skipping the swim all together.
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Exercises:
Weight Training
Various Arm Exercises using Free Weights and Cables

Cardio
Wog 4 miles
20 minutes on Bike
20 minutes on Elliptical

Calisthenics
Crunches (4 sets of 20)
Pushups

Food Journal:
Breakfast- Nothing
Snack #1- Banana and OJ
Snack #2- Protien Shake
Lunch- Soup
Dinner- Salad
Snack #3- Apple Sauce

A Good Long Wog

Hey guys! Yeah, I know it's been over a week since I've last posted. No excuses (other than the tornado that struck earlier in the week that knocked out power for a few days, ha ha!), just been being lazy.

But I have not been lazy in the training department. I've been working my butt off all week! I've been wogging everyday and started using the free weights at the gym. I am SO sore! I'm hoping that I've lost some inches this week.

Well anyway, Today I put in 6 miles for my long wog. It's not really long, but it's progress I think. I also started my "race training plan" today. This is where I speedwalk the first mile or lap, then jog/run for 5 minutes then speedwalk the next 5. This is what I did in January (at least until I caught up with Rae and Eric). It seemed to have worked today. I wasn't overly exausted after my run and I have had virually no pain since.

Well that's it for me tonight... I'll get back to my regular posts on Monday. Until then, See ya!!!