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!