Finding Radiance

First off – Happy Birthday to John! Welcome to year 43 I was up early knowing I had a lot to do today.  I was out the door at 6:30 to do C25K day 2.  This first week does 60 second runs alternating with 90 second walks.  I am using Robert Ullrey’s podcasts for these [...]

Thank you all so, so much for the birthday wishes via email and facebook!  My facebook and email exploded – d’oh!  So thoughtful of everyone! I had a very nice day.  We started off with biking to bagels!  I almost went somewhere else and had a different breakfast, but hey – it’s Sunday, which is [...]

It’s John’s birthday today! Welcome to year 42 sweetie He slept in while I biked to the gym for a strength workout. Exercise Set/rep/weight Muscle worked Straight-leg deadlifts 3 sets of 10 at 75# Lower body Close grip lat pulldown 3 sets of 10 at 50# Back Cable Squat to Row 3 sets of 10 [...]

Picture heavy post coming up!  We had huge thunderstorms roll through in the middle of the night, but they stopped early in the morning, so we were still able to bike to breakfast to start the birthday festival.  Stopped at the Chocolate Mill for breakfast. This place sells chocolate (duh), but also does breakfast, lunch, [...]

Well, I did my longest run to date!  7 miles!  Here is me early this morning with a protein drink prior to hitting the pavement. Cheers! I am smiling way too cheerfully for so early in the morning, don’t you think??  I did cover up the hair with a hat, though. I did a 3 [...]

Had family over last night to celebrate John’s birthday a few days early (it’s on Tuesday).  We decided on a cheese sampling with crackers, fruit, hummus, salsa, plus cake and ice cream!   We were going to do pizza and cake, but thought it might be fun to do something different and it is what J [...]

Woke up a little early this morning.  I went out for a run and decided to do another 6 miles.  I ran one 5K loop back to the house, had 1/2 a balance bar and some water, which I left on the porch, then John joined me for the second 5k.  That was fun!  We [...]

It’s my birthday….. I am 40 today! Eeeeeek! 4 years ago, I was 250 pounds and size 22/24. Heck, one year ago I was 200 pounds! Now, on my 40th birthday, I weigh 154, can jog a 5K, lift weights, fit into size 12 pants and medium shirts. I am more fit now than in [...]