Hello! How’s it going? Over here it’s going great. The weather is perfection. The birds are chirping. My cat is sleeping. I cooked up a delicious, healthy dinner. And I’m headed to Bible study in a bit. The tragedy in Paris really puts things in perspective and reminds me to love and pray and be thankful for my blessings.
I started my day with a tiny bit of ab work. My legs are sore from yesterday’s strength class, which is great because it means it’s working – right?!
My healthy meal of the day was quinoa mixed with leftover chicken, laughing cow cheese and seasonings. Served up with veggies and seconds enjoyed because it was so good.
Now today we’re going to explore the wonderful, weird world of RunEatRepeat. I’ve seen some very random stuff on my runs and walks lately! I captured a few things, but not all of them. Here is the latest ‘as seen on the run’ collection from this month…
1. A scary mask. This creeped me out. I snapped one quick pic and ran off.
2. A nekked doll. It’s cold out, get some clothes on that girl!
3. Several funny stickers and license plates. But, I almost got caught taking a picture of someone’s license plate yesterday. Subtlety is not my strong suit.
4. COYOTES. Yes. I saw a loose dog on my walk the other day and was going to go toward it to see if it was solo or with someone and just off the leash. As I got closer I saw another dog. Then, I realized – those are wolf coyotes. Abort mission, get outta there. It was only like 5pm, usually they only come around when it’s super late or early to avoid people. Scared me!
What the heck?!?!
Not sure what is scarier to see on a run – wolves or your running watch dying?
Seen anything weird or scary on the run lately? Tell me!
Pile on the Miles Thursday Check In
How’s it going? This is about the time when motivation starts to die down. Don’t let it. You signed up for the challenge. Show up. Show up for yourself. Hit your goals. Don’t make excuses for skipping unless you are legitimately sick or injured. You deserve to spend some time on you.
Almost talked myself out of going today but did 5 outside. Trying to pump myself up for 15 tomorrow.
I went to the gym and did 2.75 on the treadmill last night
I ran 2 miles!
I I did a 30 minute spin on my bike !
No workout on Thursday.
3 treadmill miles this morning and leg weights!
#POTM15 ran 2km/1.24m and cycled 6km/3.7m 🙂
Oh my days a coyote! I’m so grateful we don’t have anything that can do you much harm in London. Except maybe foxes. But they just leave you alone in general!
After a slow start to the week (no running; laziness prevailed) I have run to work twice in two days, bringing my weekly total to 15 miles. Hurrah! This leaves 10 miles to run at the weekend, which must be possible. Surely. And then 28 miles to run next week to complete the challenge of 100 miles during Pile On The Miles.
On the 28th itself, I am home alone so I can crack out a long run to get in the miles if necessary – but it would be great if it were actually a distance I can run (rather than descending into a total farce).
Spotted a dead cat (or rather nearly stepped on one) during this morning’s run – think it was run over by a car
🙁
Scared the daylights out of me!
Ride my bike for 35 minutes tonight. This little break from running has actually been nice!
easier day–hour on the elliptical with a new UsWeekly.
POTM-arm workout at the gym
Kettlebell circuit followed by 40 minutes on the elliptical. I would be lying if I said I pushed myself as hard as I should have… I was tired for some reason? Not sure why… maybe it’s because I am usually a morning workout person.
5 miles walk.
Got in a insanity workout on Wednesday!!
Woot woot definitely a coyote! I live in New Hampshire so I’m also afraid of running into a bear… Hasn’t happened yet! POTM is going great- ran 2 Tuesday, 3.5 Wednesday, and 4.5 today. 4 Miles left until I reach my goal!
4 mile but did stairs
Haven’t commented in a couple of days, however I’ve gone to the gym once this week and did 3.5 mi on the treadmill and some core! Hoping to get there again tomorrow, then snowboarding Saturday and one long run (5mi) on Sunday.
Did 3 miles today and an ab workout.
I did 5 miles yesterday and only 1 today. I had 3 pm my an but my calf and a e are giving me problems. I decided to rest and stretch for my long run on Saturday.
Rest day
I walked 3.25 miles this morning! I skipped the elliptical tonight because I am exhausted! I am not giving up though! I plan to run in the morning.
Rest day! I was supposed to get up early and work out, but sleep won!
Ran mile repeats today.
4 miles today running with my dog! Weirdest thing to ever happen to me on a run was a dog tried to herd me! It was hilarious.
random workout…22 min elliptical (got bored)…walked on incline for 45 minutes. Upper body dumbell workout! Full day of teaching elementary basketball with compression socks on because by Thursday my legs are DEAD!
45 minutes of heavy and hard strength work and then an hour of easy cross training. Break from running today! Perfect since it is pouring now but I got a little lunch walk in outside beforehand.
Lol, you did see some creepy things! The scariest thing for me is always unfriendly dogs, though. You have to be careful about them!
Lifestyle by Joules
Tough question! I definitely don’t like it when my watch dies but pretty sure I don’t ever want to run into wolves on a run. I love seeing deer when I’m out on a run though.
Rocked my run this morning! Ready for rest tomorrow 🙂
LOL does that naked doll have a missing arm? Sounds like you have interesting runs!
POTM: I’m running a 5K jingle bell run tonight!
I started having some stomach issues yesterday so was unsure I’d be able to run today. BUT I got 4.5 miles in on the treadmill. My husband called me out when I said I ran inside because it was windy outside he said “or because it was close to a bathroom?” Busted! Ha! I don’t think I’ve seen anything creepy on a run yet…but I’ve seen dirty diapers which is just weird.
Strength yesterday, Going to try to fit in a run today… Lots of box moving/packing (that counts right?)
Rest day today, but looking forward to pushing a little further tomorrow!
Power walk with my little boy strapped to my chest (I was running late) and postnatal physio class today. Well done me!
3 mile run today super eeearly even though I really wanted to spend as much time as possible sleeping horizontally since I’ll be on a redeye tonight.
My next run will be in Central Park. We’re heading out to NYC!
day 4/5 done! taught a double header bodycombat and bodypump today, completely exhausted and happy on endorphins. tomorrow will be day 5/5 and also yoga day!
Ran 4.5 miles on the treadmill this morning!
POTM-body pump and a quick 1 mile walk =)
Yoga & push ups (again).
8 miles with a pace I didn’t hate despite the humidity. #FLLife
5 miles done
First workout after 3 days off due to hurting my neck. It’s still a little tweaked, but 3.5 miles on the treadmill never felt so good!
Today’s my rest day, so I’m planning on spending some time in the pool and hot tub at my gym!
Today is rest day for me so probably just an easy 2-3 miles on the treadmill. I’m super sore from some hard workouts the previous 2 evening, I think my muscles need a break.
10 km today
i feel great!
Rest day today! Work 12 hours
soulcycle!
Proud of my workout yesterday (2 miles walking, 2 miles running) but disappointed that I consistently laze around at the beginning of the week, saving my big miles for the last 3 days. Only at 10 miles for the week so far out of goal of 35, and only 4 miles of my 10-mile “on foot” goal. Today is a 7 mile bike ride.
Practiced barre for an hour! Teaching a new class tomorrow.
Also thank you for sharing your story yesterday. Your honesty is refreshing and as a reader, I feel more connected
4 cross-training miles + strength training!
I’m doing much better this week! I ran 5 miles today, which was my third day in a row of getting out there and doing it. I’m super glad I have a rest day tomorrow because I did not want to get up today.
4 miles in the rain and wind this morning. Got it done!
Got my workout in today. Shoulders and 25 min of cardio intervals..worked up a good sweat to start the day right! 🙂
I walked this morning and I am at my goal for the week with my miles walked and will be adding to that Friday and Saturday. I also did squats, 21 day arm challenge and did leg exercises just because it felt so good.
I’m lagging this week because I don’t feel well. Going to try to make up for it today and tomorrow. I really just want my stomach to feel better.
Usually, I see nothing worth noting on a run. General, run of the mill, kind of things. But in early October, I was running on a short stretch of trail that’s pretty wooded, and I scared a bear cub up a tree! I definitely did not stick around to see where mama was!
Yesterday was a rest day. Today I did the 5:30 am boot camp and will also do my evening boot camp tonight…thank God I took a rest day 🙂 I also have about 7 miles into my weekly 10 mile goal.
30 min on the elliptical, less running this week because my nose is super runny but a light workout helps clear it
ummm YIKES on coyotes!!! My runs sometimes I see snakes and I never know if they are poisonous or not…either way i dont want to get a snake bite! that mask is pretty sketchy though
Poor doll!
8 miles on the treadmill because it’s so windy outside and I almost got blown over when I walked my dog this morning. And apparently we’re getting up to 8 inches of snow in Chicago on Saturday … Jealous of your perfect weather!!
I would love to reach my goals but my Achilles has other ideas. :/ Still went for a walk instead of a run; better than nothing!
Crossfit class!
Back at it today after 2 days off. Felt good! 1 mile run to the gym plus Body Pump 🙂
Hi Monica, I love your blog.
If I saw a mask like that, I think that would make a high intensity workout in race rsrsrsrs =P