Lost this Week...

But not weight.  Erica came over and we went to Shriner Park and ran and walked for over an hour on the trails there.  We only got lost once or twice.  Had a great time.  Made it to the high point in the park and had a nice view from up there.  Only saw two other 'groups' of people.

Ready to Head Out!

On Wednesday Leta and I had a picnic at Enchanted Rock. I hiked the rock and again made it to the high point.  Then attempted to hike down and around the Rock.  Unfortunately, I decided to follow the path less followed, and ended up losing the trail all together.  I did see lots of interesting rock formations, and wildlife.  And imagined LOTS more around (think rattlesnakes and cougars!).  Luckily (very luckily) I was able to find my way back to the park where Leta was not so patiently waiting for me.  I just returned before she went and notified the park rangers, FBI's missing persons division and the military that I was lost!  I knew she would be worried and she would call out the troops.  All the way back, once I realized how late it was getting, I was praying I would see any helicopters or ranges on quadrunners or on horseback!

I did break  100 miles run/walked Y-T-D this week (including estimated miles at Shriner and Enchanted Rock Parks).

Doesn't look so impressive in this photo

Cool Formation

Delicate Cactus Bloom

General Leta getting ready to direct S&R ops

Yeah the views up there were great too!

I had the weekend off so we went to Austin and watched Abby's and Coach Lindsay's Opening Day Kickball games.  Both teams won, the weather wasn't too hot, and I only got sun burned a bit.  Leta saw lots of old friends and we ran into Mark's parents, Vince and Mary Jane.  As we headed home we stopped and ate at a wonderful BBQ place in Fredericksburg, and then ran into a huge thunderstorm as we headed down route 16 towards Kerrville.  We got hit by hail like I haven''t seen in a long time!  Luckily, there doesn't seem to be any car damage.

Abby on second

Lindsay explaining something to the Umpire

After the games at Gatti's Pizza a tradition.

Vital Stats
Beginning Weight - 204.8
BMI - 30.2
Miles Walked/Ran - 10.88
Y-T-D Miles Walked/Ran - 106.22
Ending Weight -205.2

BMI - 30.3
Weight Lost <Gain>- <.4>

YTD Weight Lost - 14.8

1 Rodeo, 2 Runs, 3 Days Cashiering, and 3.4 Pounds Lost!

What a great week!  We spent a couple days with Abbey (and Mark and Stefanie) and went to the Austin Rodeo.  What an all American event.  It was tons of fun, even if it made me think how much Woodie and
Bendy would love it, and how much I miss them.  I took a bunch of pics and posted the "best of" them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=33521&id=1764104628&l=da9b116b1c

For the second week in a row,I only ran twice,  this week, Sunday and Friday.  I was able to run 25 minutes w/o stopping which means I've now complete W7D3 of the C25K Program and now its on to week 8 and 28 minute runs.  I also set a  PR of 39:17 for the 5K training route.   I also lost 3.4 lbs and am getting close to being in "onederland" (breaking through the 200 lb barrier).

I had a pretty good week at work.  The finally got me on the register and I'm slowly getting my confidence and the 'routine' down, although there is an awful lot to remember.  Hopefully, my till wasn't off much!

Finally I played with an interactive map and am trying to figure out how to post it on each of my posts (like where my  "about me" shows up.  If anyone has any solutions, I would love to hear it).

Vital Stats
Beginning Weight - 208.2
BMI - 30.7
Miles Walked/Ran - 6.38
Y-T-D Miles Walked/Ran - 95.34
Ending Weight -204.8

BMI - 30.2
Weight Lost <Gain>- 3.4
YTD Weight Lost - 15.2

I was pooped on...but still a good week!

It was a good week.  I was able to complete two consecutive runs of 25 minutes.  I lost another pound, started checker(cashier) training, and had a good day today with mom, Leta and Erica.   Oh yeah I almost forgot, I had a hedgehog poop on me!   (Not nearly as gross as it sounds...nothing a tissue couldn't handle.)

Erica and her new cello and her apartment

Well I seem to have blogger's block so I'll just post the Vitals and call it a night.

PS - Here is the little pooper (Talula, the little dear!)

Vital Stats
Beginning Weight - 209.4
BMI - 30.9
Miles Walked/Ran - 6.38
Y-T-D Miles Walked/Ran - 88.96
Ending Weight -208.2
BMI - 30.7
Weight Lost <Gain>- 1.2
YTD Weight Lost - 11.8

Keeping Pace

Although it feels like I have nothing much to report this week, I did set a personal best of 40:12 on my "5k training route", and I signed up for 2 - 5K's.  I even entered them as runs!  I haven't been able to complete any of the C25K runs, although on Wednesday I did run for about 22 of the 25 minutes.  Friday's run attempt was an "epic failure" (to use a term Leta has picked up from playing Farkle), I don't think I ran for more than 3 minutes at a time and took me over 45 minutes to do the route.  I felt so weak mentally.....Time to try again!

Work was ok this week, and I'm scheduled for Checker Training in  Kerrville, which will be nice, so I don't have to drive to Fredericksburg for 2 days!  Had a great "Because People Matter" company update meeting, highlighting company and store achievements from the past year, and communicating goals and programs for the coming year.   Its my understanding they do these meetings twice a year, and they were very detailed and very well done.  I've been brained washed!  Just one example, they have their own version of The Biggest Loser and last year they selected 10 people to compete.  They winner got $10,000 and at they others got $1,000, a make over and a changed life.   (One person in my meeting stood up and announced she had lost 60 lbs...everyone clapped it was an emotional moment).

Today (Sunday) we took mom to Binini Sculpture Ranch near Johnson City.  What an unexpected delightful afternoon.  The weather was gorgeous and there were a lot more Sculptures (around 100!,
by several artists) and an large gallery with painting, stained glass etc.  I loved it!  Leta Loved it and most importantly Mom loved it.  Here is the link to the photo's I took Binini Sculpture Ranch pictures

Bride at 3 AM

Here is the link to their webpage Binini Sculpture Ranch

Vital Stats
Beginning Weight - 210.2
BMI - 31.0
Miles Walked/Ran - 9.57
Y-T-D Miles Walked/Ran - 82.58
Ending Weight -209.4
BMI - 30.9
Weight Lost <Gain>- .8
YTD Weight Lost - 10.6