Where do I start? Usually I just write about the week not the weekends....but there was some crazy stuff going on..On Saturday I volunteered for a local cancer camp, Camp Discovery, to help raise funds for the non profit organization. Twenty one of us volunteered to run the gates at a Brewfest in Idaho Falls ( a mere two and half hour drive--one way!)..about 6,000 people went through the gates....and of course being busy in the hot sun a few beers needed to be tested....those damn little glasses....you never know how much was tested (I am taking a counter next year!). Sunday was two long walks with the dogs and than a late nine hole golf round.
Monday I could not drag myself out of bed....I wonder why? Golfed ladies night...I do enjoy that silly game...walked the golf course.
Tuesday up and out the door by 5am. Using the resistant band, the benches and work out areas for 45 minutes. If felt good....just being outside. Zumba class again Tuesday night...getting better, still shaking everything but sweating a little less. I was very happy when I saw sweat rolling off the best in-shape dancer!
Up and out on Wednesday morning. My eyes are adjusted to what should be and should not be on the island. As I was walking/running I noticed a small object that was in the field...that was not there the day before. I truly hoping it was not a skunk as the dogs took off...luckily it was only a very large raccoon that could run fast!
Thursday I was out the door after locating the crazy cat. It is getting a bit tricky at the Island where I walk. The river is flowing fast and is on the raise. The center of the island is filling up with water making it a great place for birds. Today while exercising the dogs took off chasing ducks.....funny sight seeing my short legged dogs dashing through water so early in the morning...and yes they stink when they get home!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Week 10
Goodness, another eventful week of walking/jogging. Monday was a holiday...did not get up to run but played 27 holes of golf (yes, I walked the course!).
Tuesday was up early to walk/jog/exercise around the island. Felt good to be outside...the sun is peaking over the Continental divide earlier and earlier each morning. Tuesday night was "Zumba" night...did not know I had so much to shake!!! And shake I did..everything shook.
Wednesday was the more intense day of walking/running....almost ran a mile..the damn asthma keeps slowing me down. The craziest thing that happen on Wednesday...I thought I heard a man screaming....(raspy, deep scream) at 5:30am on the island but it ended up being a frighten Great Blue Heron flying for his/her life from an angry Osprey. The Great Blue Heron with its huge wing span darting from one side of the river to the other...flying low, flying high with the Osprey in attack mode flying with it. I wished the Great Blue luck as I watched them fly up the river.
When I wake up in the morning to walk I usually wake up at 4am toss and turn until it is time to get ready. On Thursday I had a reprieve from walking....a wild, strong lightening and thunder storm rolled through the valley at 4am. The lightening was intense...lighting the whole house each time it struck...the thunder shaking the house...the dogs hiding under the bed. I thought it might be a brief storm but the hail came next and than the rain. Sweet, sweet warm bed..rolled over to sleep in.
Woke up late on Friday...4:50am but I was still out the door by 5am....glad I don't need coffee in the morning to get me going. The birds are singing now that it is lighter outside. Enjoyed the time outside...another mile almost ran. I am still walking/running 2.5 miles a day but I would really rather run the whole time. Maybe someday it will happen. But I am proud of myself anyway just getting outside everyday.
Tuesday was up early to walk/jog/exercise around the island. Felt good to be outside...the sun is peaking over the Continental divide earlier and earlier each morning. Tuesday night was "Zumba" night...did not know I had so much to shake!!! And shake I did..everything shook.
Wednesday was the more intense day of walking/running....almost ran a mile..the damn asthma keeps slowing me down. The craziest thing that happen on Wednesday...I thought I heard a man screaming....(raspy, deep scream) at 5:30am on the island but it ended up being a frighten Great Blue Heron flying for his/her life from an angry Osprey. The Great Blue Heron with its huge wing span darting from one side of the river to the other...flying low, flying high with the Osprey in attack mode flying with it. I wished the Great Blue luck as I watched them fly up the river.
When I wake up in the morning to walk I usually wake up at 4am toss and turn until it is time to get ready. On Thursday I had a reprieve from walking....a wild, strong lightening and thunder storm rolled through the valley at 4am. The lightening was intense...lighting the whole house each time it struck...the thunder shaking the house...the dogs hiding under the bed. I thought it might be a brief storm but the hail came next and than the rain. Sweet, sweet warm bed..rolled over to sleep in.
Woke up late on Friday...4:50am but I was still out the door by 5am....glad I don't need coffee in the morning to get me going. The birds are singing now that it is lighter outside. Enjoyed the time outside...another mile almost ran. I am still walking/running 2.5 miles a day but I would really rather run the whole time. Maybe someday it will happen. But I am proud of myself anyway just getting outside everyday.
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