One of the benefits of living in Florida is that Disney offers FL resident specials. This year they offered one of the best specials I've ever seen - 4 days for $129 (that's almost like buying 1 and getting 3 free!), so Tim and I took advantage of it.
We went to Epcot in April, and since I was on vacation from work this week we decided to do the other 3 parks this week. We had a great time, with LOTS of walking. My FitBit is quite proud of me, 3 days over 10,000 steps, and I actually got my first 20,000 step badge this week LOL!
While I didn't actually do any working out (except continuing with my 30 day squat challenge), I think I walked enough to make up for it. I also let my eating slip quite a bit, but I learned a long time ago to not stress over that. I ate what I wanted (hello TWO cheeseburger and fries meals this week) and enjoyed myself, but now I'm back home and eating is back to normal.
When I first started Weight Watchers I tried to stick to my usual eating while on vacation, but it just stressed me out, trying to figure out what to eat and how to track it. So I learned to just enjoy myself and not stress over it. That doesn't mean I always make unhealthy choices, I find that if I don't eat enough veggies for a day or two I do crave them, so I do what feels right for the moment.
And today it's also back to exercising...we'll either hit the gym this afternoon or I'll go for a bike ride.
How do you handle vacations? Do you stick to your regular exercise/eating?
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Running with the bulls
Yup, it's true, I'm doing it.
February 1, 2014 in Tampa, FL, Tim and I will be running with the bulls in The Great Bull Run.
It's a 0.25 mile run with live bulls running after you and then they pass you...cause the bulls definitely run faster - LOL!
I'm a little nervous, but more excited. Of course I'd love to go to Spain some day and SEE this event, but after reading the safety precautions (although it's still not 100% safe) I feel pretty good about it.
The Spain trip will happen some day, but running with the bulls will be one of the 50 by 50 races and I can't wait.
Now we just have to get Tim to be able to run 0.25 miles, which he's working on...although cardio is not his favorite to do :-)
What do you all think? Would you ever run with bulls?
February 1, 2014 in Tampa, FL, Tim and I will be running with the bulls in The Great Bull Run.
It's a 0.25 mile run with live bulls running after you and then they pass you...cause the bulls definitely run faster - LOL!
I'm a little nervous, but more excited. Of course I'd love to go to Spain some day and SEE this event, but after reading the safety precautions (although it's still not 100% safe) I feel pretty good about it.
The Spain trip will happen some day, but running with the bulls will be one of the 50 by 50 races and I can't wait.
Now we just have to get Tim to be able to run 0.25 miles, which he's working on...although cardio is not his favorite to do :-)
What do you all think? Would you ever run with bulls?
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Injury = Break from running :-(
As runners it's likely that we will experience injuries periodically.
And it sucks when that happens - to put it bluntly.
Right now I've got an injured hip, and of course running makes it worse, the pounding is what causes the pain. I can walk, do squats, swim, etc, just no running.
Since I was seeing the chiropractor for my neck, which is all better, he is now treating my hip. He said it's either a problem with the joint or even some bursitis. Of course my initial reaction upon hearing bursitis is that "I'm not old!" LOL
But looking it up, runners are listed as people prone to bursitis. Now it's a matter of the usual treatment, rest, stretching, ice, advil.
And in the meantime I'll be doing other forms of cardio that don't involve pounding on my hip.
Time to get out the bikes. Yesterday I picked up some cheap swim goggles so I can give swimming a try. I typically don't like swimming laps, but it's been a few years since I've tried it, and doing it with Tim might make it more fun.
The good news is that I did finish run #3...it was painful and it was my slowest 5K time ever, but I'm happy it's done, and I LOVE the medal.
Next run is another virtual that can be done anytime in June, although it is a 10K so I do need time to train. I'm not happy about having to take a break from running, but I'm happy that I can give myself time to heal and train properly.
How do you handle injuries? What are your backup exercise plans? Any suggestions for me to try something new and fun?
And it sucks when that happens - to put it bluntly.
Right now I've got an injured hip, and of course running makes it worse, the pounding is what causes the pain. I can walk, do squats, swim, etc, just no running.
Since I was seeing the chiropractor for my neck, which is all better, he is now treating my hip. He said it's either a problem with the joint or even some bursitis. Of course my initial reaction upon hearing bursitis is that "I'm not old!" LOL
But looking it up, runners are listed as people prone to bursitis. Now it's a matter of the usual treatment, rest, stretching, ice, advil.
And in the meantime I'll be doing other forms of cardio that don't involve pounding on my hip.
Time to get out the bikes. Yesterday I picked up some cheap swim goggles so I can give swimming a try. I typically don't like swimming laps, but it's been a few years since I've tried it, and doing it with Tim might make it more fun.
The good news is that I did finish run #3...it was painful and it was my slowest 5K time ever, but I'm happy it's done, and I LOVE the medal.
Next run is another virtual that can be done anytime in June, although it is a 10K so I do need time to train. I'm not happy about having to take a break from running, but I'm happy that I can give myself time to heal and train properly.
How do you handle injuries? What are your backup exercise plans? Any suggestions for me to try something new and fun?
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