Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Back on the Track and Ab Work Too!

Today was pretty productive and I am very pleased with all that I was able to accomplish! I did the usual cleaning, laundry, shopping and even got a great workout!

I went to my health club and worked my abs on one of those big red balls behind me. God I love those balls, I have to get one. I have been feeling a little guilty because sadly, I have been fluffing it way to long. My abs and core need a real good workout. This week I have one Velocity Sports session. My daughter has two nights of basketball practice and two evenings of training sessions. Unfortunately, babysitters are hard to get on weekday evenings. This afternoon I worked my abs and then attempted to do another pathetic attempt to do push-ups. I can now do eight and not look like a complete dork! After my ab work and push-ups I ran around the track. It was my plan to run for one hour and not program my garmin for distance or pacing. I just turned on my stop watch and ran. I didn't want to keep looking at the distance or worry about keeping a certain pace. I just wanted to run comfortably and work on my form and breathing. I ran for fifty minutes and did a ten minute cool down walk. After that I went into one of the empty Yoga rooms and stretched out really good. I honestly felt awesome today, it was a great workout.

I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for their thoughts, words of wisdom and opinions regarding our potential move in the future! I really appreciate it and I mean that truly from the bottom of my heart. My husband and I have talked about it and have come to a short term conclusion. We knew that we would not be able to move until after our daughter finished this year's school spring term. Our college son really wants to stay in the state, so if we move he will not come with us. My husband will interview for the opportunity in Madison and we will just see what there is to offer. The opportunities on the east coast will always be there. There are many jobs for that type of work. In order for us to move out east the offer would have to be fantastic. My husband's father is much older and it would be hard to tell him that we were going to take his only grandchildren and move across the country. I know that what is meant to be will be. I can't be afraid of change because change has triggered some of the best things to ever happen in my life:)

41 comments:

  1. Nice job on the workout! Good luck with the move decision. I can only imagine how difficult that is.

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  2. you were busy today! I've been trying to work the abs as well, I received a stability ball for my birthday, it's my new BFF.

    happy to hear you came to a decision about a potential move, I'm interested to see how it turns out!

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  3. Yeah, what a great workout!! Sounds like a good time and good to get that awesome stretching in! Good luck with your decision, I know you will make the right one!

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  4. Nice work! Love the running skirt btw. I'm glad you guys are progressing forward in making a decision :)

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  5. Great job! I love the big red balls too! Always great for core workouts

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  6. Sometimes I just love running for the sake of running...and not taking my Garmin along. So fun!

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  7. Great job on the workout!! I need to work my core too. I have the PX90 program and still have not started it! Soon, soon!
    Good luck with the move decision. Thats a hard one. We moved out of state for my son Jupiter so he could get better autism services and we are far enough away from family to only see them about twice a year. Thank the goddess for facebook and google messenger and a webcam!

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  8. Oh Julie, I look like a major dork while doing push ups too! Join in my dork club. :) I have a stability ball at home and I love it. I also have a bosu, both are working wonders for my core and strength. keep it up girl!

    Keep us posted on your possible move.

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  9. Great job on the workouts! I am still waiting for the day I can do push-ups in public. I am so bad at them!

    Good luck with you moving decision.

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  10. Nothing better than the feeling after a good workout. I don’t use a Garmin or any other gadgets, just my stop watch. I start it when I begin my run and stop it at the end without looking at it during the run. I do the same in races. I don’t run for good times anymore, only for distance. The body I did my best times in expired some years ago so now I relax about time.

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  11. Nice workout! Glad you seem to have found some peace about your situation! I read your comment on my blog! Just to clarify, my daughter wears a 00 short, not me!! I don't wear a 2 either, you crazy skinny girl but yes I also need longs!! Hope you have a great day!

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  12. Nice job on the core workout.

    Don't sweat the move. Things always work out and Madison isn't so far from Minnesota. With your positive attitude, whatever happens you will be great!

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  13. Oh my, look at that nice clean red shirt - hmmm, I may need some laundry pointers.

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  14. Good job on the ab workout. Keep us posted on the potential move.

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  15. So many things to comment on! First, I love the way your enthusiasm shines through in your posts. It's contagious.

    Core work- I can so relate! I started a strength program 3 weeks ago, and I'm still doing modified push ups! And tricep bench dips? Could life get any more humiliating than that? Hang in there!

    The move- I have found my thoughts wandering to your situation frequently since you posted about the possible move. Happy to hear the update. I agree with Running Through Life- with your positive attitude, whatever happens will be great.

    A college age son? You? Really? Looking gooood, mama!

    Have a great day:)

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  16. I wish I had your gym! Is that an indoor running track? Re: cooking. Yeah, my mom taught me well :) Baking on the other hand? Well, all I can say is that I can make really good Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Other than that, baking a pie is an adventure!

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  17. Wow! Look how great you look at the gym? And your shirt matches the swiss balls. you should give this pic to your gym for marketing;-)!

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  18. Nice workout!!

    Good to see you are keeping your mind open in reference to the possible move.

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  19. I don't think anyone looks "good" doing stability balls or pushups; I mean, they are not user-friendly :/. But core work we must do (ugh) so way to stick with it, girlie!! Glad you have rested the mind with the job torment. A comforting thought. I couldn't leave my college daughter either. Happy Thursday, Julie :).

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  20. That is such a great attitude to have. I know that all too often I end up stessed about making a decision before I even listen to see whether the decision needs to be made. Wise choice by you and your husband.

    And yes - I *absolutely* get nervous before races. The longer the race the more nervous I get.

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  21. Hey, Julie
    I realize this will seem like a totally unrelated comment, but definitely rent Whip It. Comparable to Juno, totally unrelated topic. The theme is "Be your own hero". Very inspiring- you'll find your own self saying, "Go get me some".

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  22. Hey Big Sis, send me your email address to campbell(dot)jon(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. Great job on the workout!
    Glad you're coming to some resolution on the moving front--it's so hard. Madison is a great town, with a great marathon and half!: )

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  24. It never hurts to test the waters. Doesn't mean you have to take it :-) Nice workout, indeed!

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  25. Awesome workout. Sometimes it is nice to just run and not worry about the pace or distance - leave Garmin behind.

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  26. Great job on the workout, and looking good as usual. :)

    And I'm coming by checking on fellow members of the Tall Mom on the Run Club. Don't forget to update your mileage on the clubs spreadsheet. If you didn't receive one then shoot Mel an email.

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  27. Way to go on the workout; I'm doing push-up and sit-ups now and WOW, the push-ups are really hard. I suspect that I am not doing them 100% correctly (i.e. going low enough) but I'm o.k. with that.

    Decisions about jobs, family and moving are tough; it doesn't hurt to go through the process and be open to possibilities.

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  28. I'm so glad you worked out what was best for your family. Glad you got some good ab work, push ups, and track work in, too. Nice!

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  29. Yay! Great workout :)
    As for your decision...I think that your decision to just see what happens is definitely the way to go. Have a great day Julie!

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  31. Hi Julie, it's very exciting to have visitors from overseas. Thought I'd call by for a visit and am strook by the amazing support and kind comments you have on your blog, you're a popular woman! Great blog too, your blog roll is a fantastic introduction for me to the world of US blogging. Happy Running. RB.

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  32. Hi Julie,
    Greetings from a somewhat misty Yorkshire, and thankyou for visiting my Blog. I'm just back from the gym after doing some work on my abs and upper body before jetting off to the Canary Islands where we'll probably be running every day. Good luck with your racing.

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  33. Gosh I know what you mean about abs! My core has been neglected for way way too long! I am sure I will pay for it in this next marathon. Good for you for getting back on it!

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  34. You know, I have NEVER been able to get anything done with those balls. I am SUPER un-coordinated and usually end up falling off one way or the other.

    Keep us posted on the possible move. There are a lot of moving parts for sure, but it will turn out for the best. Regarding the kid's gpa... you could always get a guest house in WI? :) hehe

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  35. LOL - my dad and Gpa are in town this weekend which is what made me think of it. My wife basically wants to pull her hair out!

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  36. Change is part of life and important for a progressive society. You've already shown us how you embrace change--you've become an athlete/runner! The important thing is that the family/foundation/tradition stays strong or stronger.

    "Change does not change tradition. It strengthens it. Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." - Prince Phillip of England

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  37. Thanks for stopping by my blog. It sounds like you had some pretty big decisions to make but have reached them and are comfortable with your choice!

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  38. ughhh...I need to start doing some core work too! I'm still trying to make the time to work up a schedule and plan. ( could be doing that now...but I'm blog surfing.) LOL ~ Enjoy the weekend Julie!

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  39. Congrats on the core work. I took a little break this week, but will be back at it on Monday. It really does help the running, yoga too. Good Job!

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  40. Sounds like you had a great workout!
    Thanks for all your support and encouragement, and for sharing your story with me. I had no idea how prevalent ED is in until I read all the personal testimonials from all my wonderful blog readers, just as yourself.
    I will be more aware of it next time around. Thanks again for everything!

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