Sunday, September 25, 2011

Goals...grrrr

Time for a rant.  I don't know why I set goals or write lists.  I don't often accomplish more than a couple of them, if even that many!  Then I fret and worry and berate myself.  Just as an example in my last post, I set 5 goals, and it looks like the only one, I'll even "complete" is the "Training program for the upcoming Kraut Run".   It is only because it is an 'open ended' type goal, that I can claim it.



This weekend was Stefanie's baby shower, (or should I say it was "SBL"s (Sweet Baby Luke's) Baby shower)??  And the baby quilt...well it is still uncut fabric in a drawer someplace.   Although I'll claim one step forward on it, I just purchased an iron as our old one is missing since the move.


Oh the move...that was a goal to get unpacked.  We have done maybe 4 boxes from the "storage room"  and still are eating off of paper plates.  Although I have found 1 coffee cup....I was using it to scoop cat litter (CLEAN litter!)  and had to reclaim it for its original intended use.  On a positive note...I did find the bathroom scale, although I had to replace the batteries.


As for my running 12 times and 30 miles in September, I think I'll hit 10 times and 34 miles!  IF I get out and do my last 3 work outs this week!  


Final note, picked up a new bike at Wal-mart today.  Brought it home and assembled it.  Took it out for a ride and nothing fell off, so looks like I can retire the almost 40 year old Fuji Special Road Racer.  It has been a great ride!


  • As I was typing this entry, I went from being frustrated and down on myself , to mildly surprised that I was actually closer to my goals than I thought I was.  Maybe I shouldn't be so hard on myself?
  • Do you use goals and how to you react when you don't accomplish them?

Vital Stats
Beginning Weight - 193.8
BMI - 28.6
Miles Walked/Ran - 13.48
Y-T-D Miles Walked/Ran - 280'11
Ending Weight -190.4
BMI - 28.1
Weight Lost <Gain>- 3.4
YTD Weight Lost - 29.6


Friday, September 9, 2011

Up and Running again

Wow how the time flies.  Leta and I (and the movers) packed the house, loaded most everything onto the truck and got it up to Fredericksburg.  What didn't fit on the truck, we moved in Erica's car and it 'only' took about 4 more trips.  We started early in the morning and went to late into the night.  But we proved you can pack and move an entire house in one day.  (Now unpacking that is another story!).

Sweet Sweet Penny
We had an "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times" week.  We had to put Penny down, as she had suffered a stroke and couldn't get up gy herself any longer.  She was loved and had a good long 16 years or so.  She was a princess and she knew it, although she infuriated me at times because she acted as if she was a cat.  She was the sweetest dog, and just knew everyone and everything was placed on Earth to meet her and be her friend.... Couldn't stay mad at her very long, that was for sure.  I think she even forgave me for taking her for a walk where she met her kryptonite.....those evil snowmen!


On the lighter side, I was finally made full-time at HEB.  Also, I've decided it is time to replace my bike.  Although I love it and it has served me well over the last 30 some years, it desperately needs work.  For example the rear tire is down to cords, the front brake lever bracket (that attaches the lever to the handlebar) broke and the front brake lever is now dangling down in front of the front tire.  Also I think I should have fenders, cargo rack, lights and a chain guard.  I stopped at the local bike store and they said it would cost $150-$200 to get it restored, and although the quality of the bike is great, it still would have old technology and the riding position wouldn't be as comfortable as the newer bikes.

I've also decided to enter the 2nd Annual Kruat run.  It is an 8k race, roughly 5 miles!  Yikes I really have to  Get Up and Get Running.  I have only have 3 weeks!  The best part of this race, it helps kick off Octoberfest in Fredericksburg!

2nd Annual Kraut Run
I haven't found  (see comment above about the progress of unpacking!) the bathroom scale yet, so I can't update my weight but my stats for August were:

I exercised 9 times

Ran/Walked  24.19 Miles  (Lowest monthly total for 2011 )
Pace averaged 12:41  (Fastest Pace for 2011)
Y-T-D mileage 260.11

Goals for September

  •  Run 12 Times
  •  30 miles total
  • Training program for the upcoming Kraut Run
  • Start and FINISH Luke Edward's baby quilt by the 9/23 (Baby shower on the 24th!)
  • Get unpacked!