Running Liv's Life

Workout:  None - but tomorrow morning it is suppose to be 50 degrees!  I haven't run in temps below the 80s in MONTHS! My little spunky ball of cuteness turned 4 last Friday!  And what better way to celebrate than bowling! I think she is saying, "check out these  shoes, mama!!", or she could be doing a dance move.  Either way she was totally stoked about bowling with her cousin, Luke. Lyla bowled a 93...with guard rails, but still that is pretty darn good!  I won't mention my score, but I will mention to everyone that the lanes are waxed.  Did everyone know this but me???  Here are some words of wisdom:  Do not try to fetch your child's motionless ball by stepping out into the lane.  Unless, of course, you want everyone laughing at you. Lyla had a wonderful day, and she is already telling me what she wants for her 5th birthday!

Workout: 3 mile run/abs/upper body strength My running partner, Garmin Forerunner 205, is on its last leg.  You never know if it will turn on, if it will get a signal, or if it will read accurately.  I have had it for 6 1/2 years so I can't complain about her failing health.  Unfortunately, we don't have the money right now to purchase a new one so I spent some time researching and hunting for a cheap alternative to get me through the next few months.  I ended up purchasing the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit . This little boy just slips into the pink pocket on my shoe (which I had to purchase separately).  The newest version of the iPod automatically comes with the app already on it.  This thing is basic, basic, basic. I'm not sure about the scientific calculations for a calorie based workout.  There isn't a "settings" button so how on earth would it know when I have burned say, 300 calories.  Obviously it will take me a little bit longer to burn 30...

Workout: 3 miles easy Here is the problem with Matt leaving for work at 6...I have to get up and run at 5.  Here is the problem with running at 5 a.m. ...it is still pitch black.  I have run a few times at this hour, but I just don't feel safe.  The entire time I am on edge.  Although temperature wise this is the PERFECT time to run I am not comfortable with it.  I could always run in the evenings, but after spending all day with the two little ones I usually don't have the energy.  That means I am stuck working out around 3:30. Here is the problem with running at 3:30....it is BLAZING hot!!!  And while most palm trees can make anything look good they don't provide any shade!  I mean check out this tree by my house: Um, yeah, so not only is this one ugly palm tree, but it isn't anywhere near the sidewalk, and even if it were, it pretty much only provides enough shade for a few ants.  So down the road I slowly trot wiping the sweat from...

Workout: None This was a few weeks ago at the Naples Zoo.  I don't even know what animal it is, but it must be pretty interesting! Easter egg hunt  gathering at church.  This was not a hunt in any way.  The eggs were spread all over the lawn. Visiting the Butterfly Estates in downtown Ft. Myers. Lyla, oh, Lyla.  Do you really think jumping on the bed is acceptable during time out?  I marched that little girls booty to this chair!! The girl has mad skills!  Seriously!!  She holds the putter correctly, stands nicely, and even got a hole in 1.  She also got several 3s!!  Making daddy proud, that one!

Workout:  3 miles easy/strength training What would you do for a plate of nachos?  Chicken nachos with oozing cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions, and sour cream is one of our favorite dinners.  I had everything all set to go when I looked in the cabinet and realized I forgot to buy the Tostidos!  Normally I wouldn't panic, but we had lent our car to a friend for the day.  She wasn't going to be back until late.  Matt and I talked for a few minutes about a back up plan, but both of us really wanted nachos.  Then, it hit me.  Um, hello?  I'm a runner.  A pretty quick runner.  And the grocery store is about 3 minutes away in a car.  I told him I'd just throw on my running shoes, and I could be there in about 10 minutes. And people think running is just for exercise!  Ha!  You never know when an emergency Tostido run will become necessary! Then I threw a block of ice on my knee and got a serious blister!  Oops, I did...

Workout:  eliptical - 30 minutes/ treadmill -  8x1 minute hard run (6:58 pace) with 1 minute rest between sets/ strength training So what do you do for spring break when you already live in a tropical place?  Well, the answer is not really a whole lot.  We went swimming a lot, but I do that with the kids everyday already.  We went to the park, but again, take the kids there often.  I guess the only thing different was that daddy was home to do all these things with us!! Here is a little snippet from our day at the park!! Every day Lyla asked Matt, "Why aren't you going to work today?"  :)  Man will she be confused when summer comes!!

Workout:  None I signed Lyla up for her very first race!!!  This girl is a ball of energy and I knew she could easily handle a 100 yard dash.  The entry was only $10, and she got a t-shirt, goody bag, official race bib, and a medal.  Here she is mid-race.  I was at the starting line with her so I couldn't see well.  But, Matt said she was smiling the entire way!  She has pretty good running form for a 3 year old! As soon as she crossed the finish line she got the medal put around her neck.  Lyla wouldn't stop smiling.  It was so precious!!  She has been asking me since Friday to find another race for her to run.  So, of course, I will!!