On the Run Running

I just love to run in new places! I think it is my favorite part of running.

This morning I ran around our temporary housing quarters. Now, since we are going from a job that provided a work car to one that does not, we now have to purchase a new car (or a used car, which is the way we are leaning) for my husband to use to get to and from work.

In the meantime, the girls and I will be without transportation once he begins his new job-tomorrow.

Luckily our temporary housing (which we will remain in for one week) is near a few things, like a few restaurants with play areas (not that I want the girls to eat fast food-I’m strictly against it-but we can get yogurts there). The place is near a grocery store, and I’m so iun luck because it is very close to a Starbucks!

Those were the only things I new it was by-until this morning’s run.

I went five miles, and on the way back got a little lost. Just a little. I knew where I was, kind of. But then I discovered this cute little shopping village filled with stores, restaurants and a bookstore! It’s within walking distance of the condo, so I can take the girls there during the day. I can’t wait to get into that bookstore! Bookstores are to me what I imagine Neiman Marcus is to a clothes shopper-just pure heaven!

I’m frustrated becasue along the way I have not been able to work out the amount I typically do. No biking, no swimming, few weights. I’ve run longer runs more frequently to make up for it, but still want my weights! i didn’t realize how much I enjoyed lifting until this trip. The one time I hit a really great gym was in New Orleans at the Sheraton. Little did I know, until our bill arrived, they charged me $10 for that gym visit! I told my husband I wouldn’t have gone if I had known prior to, but in all honesty I would have. I needed my crunches on the stability ball and my weights like a junkie needs crack, I think!

So, today we are off to pick out paint for the girls’ bedrooms, to get the home’s locks changed and to let the floor guy in so he can repair some damaged wood. We found out we have harp (my mom says it is heart but husband swears he said harp) pine floors. They are the knotty wood type, I love them. The previous owners did some damage trying to sheen them, so we are having that taken up and then having the house buffed.

I am going to attach pictures later today. Happy Running, Friends! Here is a shot of the girls and me in New Orleans, along our trip, as well as a few others of our cross country adventure!