Today as I ran I looked down at the ground a lot. I do this now that I’ve found some money on my runs – $10 here, $5 there.
Today what did I find? A $20! It was great, especially since I used up almost all of my cash this weekend buying the kids some junk at the swap meet.
In fact, maybe I’ll stop for a Starbucks today with my newfound money, and get the baby a vanilla milk.
I worked abs, arms and legs today. I think I’ll do this on Mondays and Wednesdays since Tues and Thurs have turned into gym day, at least until we move.
The problem is my youngest daughter. She is sick, again. This time just a stuffy nose but kids + stuffy noses + sleep don’t mix.
She woke at 6 as soon as I got back from my run, so I had to entertain her while I worked out after getting back. It wasn’t bad, she’s an easy kid and she loves to color, but still, it’s nicer when I have that time to myself. Since work out time IS my alone time, I really prefer to do it alone :0)
Thought about trying an ab class at the gym today but with her snotty nose we’ll pass. Hopefully her nose is better by tomorrow so I can do my swim.
Monday’s Exercise: Frog Squat
Have you done the frog squat yet? This is my favorite of squats. Works the legs and the butt. You can modify it if you have any knee issues, but I’ve found it to be easy on my knees as long a I don’t go down too far.
Check it out here, and try it if you dare! Hold it for a while for a REAL burn (if you DARE!)!!
HI Kathy ~ Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’ve been reading through your site during my lunch hour today and love it. It is great to have an ‘experienced’ runner on board and so I welcome any tips/insight you can share as I try to get this running thing under my belt!
I completely relate to the ‘me time’ aspect of running. I’m starting to feel some ‘grumbling’ from the ranks around home lately because chaos ensues quite frequently when I’m running and then I feel guilty. Mom taking time for herself is a new concept in my house and it’s been and adjustment for everyone, but I am sticking to my guns on this one!
Thank you for stopping by! I loved your blog as well. I know what you mean about me time. I think the hardest thing is for everyone else to understand that we need some time away, whether we are seeing a movie or going for a run. For me, I’d rather take my run as my ‘me’ time so I know I get it in. How many kids do you have and what are there ages?