Feelin' Good?

Definitely feelin' better.

Thanks for those kind comments in regards to my post yesterday. I think I am just physically and mentally drained right now. On top of that, my allergies ARE affecting me.

This morning I was able to make it to the gym, as much as I wanted to stay in bed. I got on the treadmill and did a very, very, slow 2.7 miles. I was struggling a bit, mostly due to the pain in my sinus due to the allergies, but I felt a helluva lot better afterwards. Even though it wasn't a great run, it was just what I needed to start my day and make me feel better!

Now, I am off to do some more cleaning at the house. I got my Norwex cleaning rags and I can't wait to use them. Look back for a follow-up post on the wonderful products, as I will post more information and testimonies!! It's will benefit your health!

Today's Run: 2.7 miles, 33:44, 12:29/mile

Today's Song: Michael Buble - Feelin' Good

What's this funk?

I knew I wasn't going to make it to the gym this morning, so I slept in until 5:45. I had to get to work early as I had a meeting and plenty of paperwork to try to finish up. I thought that if I felt rested and better this afternoon I would take advantage of the nice weather and run outside.

That didn't happen. Being locked up in the building all day I felt like my allergies were being aggravated. When I left work and headed to the house to do a few things, the fresh air felt good but not good enough to get me out and do something.

I feel like I am in some sort of funk. I cleaned up at the house a bit, unloading a few boxes that I brought over, putting the face plates back on the walls in the master bedroom, and headed home.

I just feel, icky.

I made my favorite post-workout snack, even if I didn't workout, it hit the spot.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie:

1/2 large banana

4 large strawberries

1 cup white grape juice

1 serving of whey protein powder (using the measuring cup with it ... I like to use chocolate)

1 cup ice

...blend well.....mmm.... it's so yummy!

Hopefully tomorrow I will make it to the gym. Tonight I will be doing some more paperwork... at home. There is definitely something wrong with this idea.

allergies or just a fluke?

Not only did I sleep through my 6am alarm this morning (finally waking at 745) but I woke with a nice sinus headache right behind the eyes and forehead. I am hoping that it is just a fluke and not allergies related. However, I usually deal with allergy side affects this time of year; itchy face, itchy nose, sneezing, sinus headache, watery eyes, etc. and they usually coincide with combine season. It is definitely that time of year again. While traveling through North Dakota last weekend for a beautiful country wedding, it was apparent that combine season is definitely starting up again. It just seems too early. The following picture was taken here in North Dakota. Beautiful!

This weekend I did my "retest" for the pushup challenge to see where I would fall for week 5. Unfortunately I didn't do as well, and figured I would start back at week 4 again on the second column rather than the 1st collum. Yippee!

Today's Song: Craig Morgan - International Harvester
(Click on link, as I was not able to embed it into my sidebar)

OSN: 1200M, approx. 25:00,
200M w/u, 2x400M, 200M c/d
W4D1 pushups: 91

Dynamite!

I went to bed super early last night, hoping to rest up and sleep off this miserable side effect from allergies. But, I woke up at 3am and found my nose plugged and throat swollen. Yep. I think I have the onset of a sinus infection. Wahoo. But, it is friday and I couldn't be more happier. I could dance! Like my good friend Napoleon!

Have a super Labor Day weekend, y'all!