October 9th, 2010 - Happy Birthday Mere!

Not only is it my sister's bday it's a run day! I was suppose to run 7k and had every intention to do so but then someone wanted to come see the house so cleaning and getting ready for that took precedence this morning. We took the kids to the pumpkin patch and Darty to Bruce Pitt for a walk. When we got home I went into pre-thanksgiving mode. I made an apple pie, roasted vegetables for a strudel and made sugar cookies in the shape of turkeys. I also had to make dinner, flank steak stuffed with panko bread crumbs, parmasan, pine nuts and basil (really yummy) Once I was all ready Rob said "lets go for a run". So off we went. We did the standard 3k behind the golf course. We took Darty too.

View from the path:
Lots of golfers out as it was gorgeous out. In the sun it was warm but once the wind blew or you were in the shade, you really knew that fall was here. The leaves are even more colourful than two days ago. Rob didn't have a great run but at least he was out there. I felt pretty good. My abs were killing me from the Ab Ripper 100 workout. 100 reps total: 10 reps x 10 different exercises.

Tomorrow 7km long run. Must do it and that way I can eat the dinner I'm making for 14 people for Thanksgiving!

October 7, 2010 - 5k

Today was a run day. I missed my circuit yesterday due to life getting in the way, so even though my hip hurt after my chiro appointment, I took off with Darty to the path behind the golf course. What a beautiful day but holy cow it was windy. Why is it, that in Ottawa at least, no matter which way you run, the wind is always in your face???? It wasn't a pretty run but I was out there. When I took off my hip was sore. I expected it to be since I had my adjustment about an hour and half prior. I immediately bailed on the 5k and decided I'd just go 3k. When I got to the turn around point the pain was gone and although tired kept up and went all the way to the end of the path before it hit Carling. Darty loves our runs but I think as he gets older he's not as fast anymore. So he likes to run right in front of me to slow me down. At one point he stopped completely, lets just say there might have been some swearing!

View from the path:
Not much other than the most amazing colours of the leaves. It was just amazing. I'm going to miss my path!

The Music:
Yes, I ran with music today. It may not have been as loud as I like but still not 100% over the creepy bike guy incident. However, here we go:
Starlight - Muse
Crawling - Linkin Park
Bohemian Rhapsody - Glee
Empire State of Mind - Glee
Take a Bow - Muse
Hot Fudge - Robbie Williams
Leave Out All the Rest - Linkin Park
O...Saya - A.R.Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire)
Faithfully - Glee

October 5, 2010 - 3k run

Today I ran 3km with Rob and Darty. It was just beautiful out. We ran the path behind the golf course and yay, no crazy guys on bikes! I am still sore from yesterday's circuit workout and the hips a bit sore now, several hours later, but feeling good to back at it regularly. I'm on day two of the "no white" diet and to me that just means no sweets really. I was good, I didn't eat the chocolate bar that tormented me every time I went to pick up something from the printer. Our social committee sells chocolate bars and chips in our business centre and of course there is also all the fund raiser chocolates available too. I persevered and now, of course, as I type this I want one. But to bed I go and this to shall pass!!!

View from the path:
The colours of the changing leaves were amazing. As you run along the path and the overhang of the trees and all the colours is kind of like what I invisioned Sleepy Hollow to look like. Darty saw a deer and took off but he isn't quite as fast as he use to be!

No music today because I ran with Rob. He only had to stop once, so he's on the road to recovery too!