100 Push Up Challenge

Well, I've been doing this 100 push up challenge that I've read about on the "Internets".   And, WOW!  My stomach, or baby gut, is slowly but surely shrinking!  There's some abdominal definition, which makes me very happy.  Oh, and my arms?  They're stronger, too.  It's an easy program and doesn't require too much extra time.  Completing the set usually takes about ten to fifteen minutes because of the extra long breaks I like to take!  I struggled to complete a mere eleven push ups at first, and now I'm doing anywhere from fifteen to twenty push ups per set.  My arms have yet to fall off!  So, that's been helping my running and my psyche.  

Running is a lot of the same.  It's tax time and it's hard to escape for too long on Saturday mornings with the girls.  We only have a week left, so I am hopeful that  I can get in a ten miler (at least) before this next half marathon.  So far this week I've run two mornings with my friend, five miles each time.  Not bad.  We leave for vacation soon, so I'm going to try to run as much as I can between now and that time.  This way the pressure to run will be a tad bit less, though I'm sure I'll be itching to get out there (or, find a  gym, at least!)  

The First Ever Family Turkey Trot.

There was a local turkey trot this morning, but I decided to bag it and run around town instead. I refuse to rush around on a holiday morning. And, I would have been running around like a turkey with it's head cut off, if I would have decided to participate. In light of all of the food I am going to eat today and in light of the pregnancy pounds that aren't going anywhere, I decided to host my own turkey trot. The only other participant was Michael B. We got dressed in our running gear and headed outside. Michael and I ran around the block, which is about a half of a mile. There were a few walk breaks, but he did run the majority of the time we were outside. Of course I was extremely proud of him, and rewarded him with some watered down gatorade at the finish.

After dropping off Michael B, I headed back outside to finish my run. Today I ran a loop around town, which is just over three miles. It felt great to breathe in fresh air and enjoy the quiet streets. This week I have managed to run everyday. Monday through Wednesday were three mile treadmill runs, with an increase in speed each day. I'm slowly getting back into running and it feels so good. My pants are fitting better, too, which makes me very happy! I'm honestly not concerned about losing the extra weight because I know it's there for a reason. Toning my legs up and feeling stronger are of importance, however. = )