StrollerFit 'n' around

Running Update

2008-09-27T07:37:00.000-07:00

Okay, I knwo I have once again been neglectful about posting. You know what that means...I haven't been doing my 3 day a week runs! BUT, I have been doing my long runs. Did 8 before my StrollerFit class last Saturday. Was supposed to do 6 this morning, but too much going on! The race is just a mere three weeks away!!! I won't be able to run the whole thing, but at least I know I can set a good run/walk pace!

Later!
~L

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Still no runnin'

2008-09-17T00:17:00.000-07:00

Okay, so you guys keep me honest. Still no running. Haven't ran in two weeks!! Good thing for StrollerFit class or I would be one big ball of unfit mess! I keep bouncing back in forth between this isn't the right time to try to train for a 1/2 to yes, yes I can do it! Just depends on the week I guess. This week I have decided that it's just not the time. I have so much going on right now and something needs to give. That something is running. Now, I know we have been down this road before so I am guessing that this means next week I'll be a running addict again! Seems once I give in and tell myself it's okay to ease up...I hit full force! We'll see!!!

Later!
~L

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What's up? Where have ya been?

2008-09-14T20:48:00.000-07:00

Okay, so major leave from the blog! I have not been running! Ick, I have not been doing much of anything! It seems like the illnesses are already hitting us! DH was real sick last weekend, I had it over the week now have a tummy issue. A couple kids in our StrollerFit class are sick too. MAN! The weather just started to cool down and already the viruses are flowin'! I was going to run this morning but my running partner overslept! Don't even ask about last weekend, I was such a flake!! Oh well, always this week...right???

Later!
~L

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Let's hope!

2008-09-06T07:25:00.000-07:00

Okay! So I am all set to run my 8 miles on Sunday! It's Saturday morning and I am getting ready for StrollerFit class. My goal is to do class, go to coffee with the moms after, come home nap with little man, go to a bday party for a StrollerFit mom, then spend some time with hubby. Hopefully that will all be fun and relaxing so I will be ready to run my 8 at 6am. It's 7:27am and little man is still asleep, I am half way through my coffee, quads are sore from class yesterday and I have a great workout planned for today. Only been up for about an hour but so far I think I can handle today. Fingers crossed! I'll check in tomorrow!

Later!
~L

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Little bit better!

2008-09-04T21:45:00.001-07:00

Okay, feeling a little bit better now! Think I can manage this whole "gig" again! It's amazing what some chewy spree and a JA Jance novel can do for your mood! : ) Not up to running in the am, but maybe on Sunday. Think I'll give myself a break. Just got done with a booth for StrollerFit at our local farmer's market and it must have been a thousand degrees out there! Yuck! Good thing for ice water and air conditioning! Oh yeah...and more chewy sprees!

Later!
~L

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Runnin' Low

2008-09-04T07:26:00.000-07:00

Okay, so last week I was totally on my running kick. This week...not so good! Ran Tuesday night but had to walk A LOT! Was going to run this am with another StrollerFit mom, but just couldn't do it. And I just don't think I can do it tomorrow am. Hopefully this is just a bum week and I'll be back to it next week. Supposed to do a long run on Sunday...we'll see if that happens! ugh!

Later!
~L

On a roll!

2008-08-28T20:32:00.000-07:00

Alright, managed to drag my tired mommy out of bed again this morning! We did six miles today. I was so nervous. I haven't done that many since I did my last 1/2 in March! I did not want to go but when I texted the other StrollerFit mom at 4:40 to see if she was up and she responded within seconds I knew there was no backing out! We kept it slow and steady and ran almost the entire way! IT MADE MY DAY! I was in such a good mood all day and I know it was because I did what I thought I couldn't do. Watch out! No stoppin' now!

Later!
~L

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Testing...testing...1-2-3

2008-08-26T20:42:00.001-07:00

Okay, little man was totally testing me today!! Ughghgghh! Guess the terrible twos start early? He has found his "yeller" and yelled all day long at me. Wait a minute...who's the parent here? He has started this heart wrenching cry when he doesn't get his way and now has a SERIOUS Elmo addiction. Oh dear, guess I'm in for it!

I must admit though...not sure if it's that he was testing or I was just tired!! I didn't make it for my run on Monday am but I did run today!! Yay!! Did 400 m sprints and went on a 3 mile walk. Shooting for 6 miles on Thursday. A few StrollerFit moms are doing 5 miles tomorrow, but I have StrollerFit and Restore the Core on Wednesdays and that's just too much!

Going to bed early tonight, hoping for a more peaceful tomorrow!

Later!
~L

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I want daddy....

2008-08-24T20:55:00.000-07:00

My 21 month old has just started saying sentances. yayyy! I am so excited. He has really just started talking within the past few months. He started sentances just the other day and they all start with I want. I want milk, I want juice, etc... The I wants were driving me nuts. I keep correcting him saying I would like blah blah. Well tonight was the kicker. I was rocking him in his rocker and talking about all the things we did over the weekend as I was putting him to bed and he said...I want daddy! Made my heart melt! Now that's the kind of I want sentance I don't mind! I can't wait to go to StrollerFit class in the morning and tell all of the other moms!!!

Later!

~L

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I did it!

2008-08-22T22:19:00.000-07:00

Alright, one week back on track. Ran three mornings this week. Ran this am, did StrollerFit class and went waterskiing. Hopefully that will make up for no class tomorrow. Oh man, don't even get me started on tomorrow. Two StrollerFit booths in two different towns, instructor teaching class and company in town. Phew....as another StrollerFit instructor said..."I never signed up for easy!"

Guess this is just what keeps me ticking. Busy, busy, busy!

Later!
~L

Busy, busy, busy!

2008-08-20T07:37:00.001-07:00

Oh man, what have I gotten myself into today??? No running this morning so slept in until 6:15. Waiting for a longer run Thursday or Friday. Today we have StrollerFit class at 9:15, a meeting with the MOPS coordinator to discuss my publicity position, then it's off to the waterpark an hour away to meet the fam and let the little guy play. Then it's back into town, gotta go to TJ's out of yummy snacks and of course time for new running shoes AGAIN (gotta keep those feet happy) and then it's off to Restore the Core tonight. Phew....then hopefully a little me time with some a wine date with a friend. Oh man, maybe I should just go back to bed again!!! Thank goodness for the strength I get from being StrollerFit otherwise I think I would never make it!

Later!
~L

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No stopping now!

2008-08-19T07:11:00.000-07:00

Alright! I did it again! Up at 4:50 and off for some sprint training. Did a quick one mile warmup then two 800 meter sprints. We were supposed to do three but the other training mama's baby woke up! Let me just tell you that 800 meters is wayyyyyyy longer than I realized! A little disapointed in my time but at least I did it..right???

We are going for a nature walk today with our mom's group of StrollerFit moms. Do I get to count that too??? ha!

Later!
~L

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Back to Trainin'

2008-08-18T07:09:00.000-07:00

Okay, I am back! I have been attempting to train for the Nike Women's 1/2 Marathon in October. You get a Tiffany necklace at the end of the race!!! I am running it with a few StrollerFit moms and just can't wait. BUT, I have had such a hard time fitting in the time to train that I recently decided that I may just have to run/walk. And then I decided last night. NO WAY! I will get up at 4:30 on Mondays and Fridays and run my 3-4 miles and then do my longer runs on Tuesday and Saturdays. It just has to happen. So, up at4:35 this morning, 3.5 miles under my belt and it feels good!!!!!!!!

Tata for now!

~L

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Restore the Core

2008-07-24T21:26:00.000-07:00

Woohoo! We are half way through our Restore the Core eight week session and wait til you hear about these results! We had 6 moms measure and there was a total overall loss of 16 inches! I am so proud of their hard work!!! I have this little thing I like to do when I am measuring, I will not let them see what they measured until the very end. I LOVE leaving them in suspense and then seeing their face light up when I read the new lower measurements!!!

Watch out skinny jeans...here we come!

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Am I failing?

2008-07-24T21:22:00.001-07:00

Ughghgh! Yesterday was just one of those days! I think I cried more than I smiled. I feel like I can only be good at one thing. I can either be a really good wife or really good mom or really good StrollerFit owner, but when I try to put them all together...boom! Chaos explodes. I am working so hard to develop my StrollerFit business and give these mamas everything they need, and doing all I can to hang the moon for my son, and on top of that have a clean house, clean clothes dinner on the table and find some time for DH. Well, it seems I can do all of that for a couple of weeks, then I come crashing down. Yesterday was the crash. So after a few tears, I picked up the pieces, with DH"s help and continued on. One thing's for sure...no more 5am runs if I go to bed at 12. I am just a basketcase without sleep! Speaking of which...off to sleep now. Maybe the balance fairies will visit my house tonight and unlock the secret to a balanced life.

Let me know if you find out!

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6 Week Challenge

2008-07-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

So we just finished a six week challenge in our StrollerFit class. I did a point system and everyone got points for attending class, points for extra activity, points for drinking 8 glasses of water a day, and negative points for eating their high calorie indulgence that they were supposed to give up. Let me tell you, the mamas that choose to do this...did fabulous!! I am so proud of them!!!

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How can I breathe with no air????

2008-07-11T21:48:00.000-07:00

Uggggh!!! We are going on 23 days of poor air quality here in Nor Cal! There are wild fires burning like crazy!!! Fortunately for me here in Lodi, it hasn't been as bad as Sacramento. I've only had to move my StrollerFit classes indoors a couple of times. BUT, we have to go inside tomorrow. I love being outside!!! The kids love the scenery and the moms love the fresh air. I am thankful for my indoor location though! And, it is fun to think of creative challenging cardio drills! I am lucky that I am still able to provide my fit'n' fabulous moms a place to work out even in inclement weather! Especially with the weekend coming up! Gotta get that workout in before it's off to the lake to show off those rockin' restore the core abs!!!

See you!

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4th of July

2008-07-07T22:52:00.000-07:00

Okay, a little late, I know but we went out of town right after StrollerFit class on the 4th of July. We went up to a lake and had a wonderful time!! I really debated hosting class on the 4th and cancelling on the 5th. I HATE to have to cancel class but my assoc. instructor was out of town and I promised DH that he could have a whole weekend with his family. I was a little concerned how many people would show up to a holiday class until I got to the park. As I was packin' up my Phil & Ted's I was so amazed at all of these wonderful women/moms that kept on showing up ready to get a workout in before the went off to their familes. We had a total of 11 moms on a holiday workin' their mommymuscle to the core. It was awesome!!! Such a reminder of why I love what I do. The best part...when I thanked everyone for coming to class...they thanked me for hosting. What an awesome group!

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Hands Free?

2008-07-07T22:49:00.000-07:00

So out here in CA the "hands free" cell phone law just went into effect. No more talking on the cell phone unless it's hands free. DH got the jawbone for me and he got it all set up and then passed it over to me. I used it for a couple of days and I now I need to charge it. No big deal right? WRONG! I can't find the directions, have no idea how it plugs in, I don't see any port that matches my plug in. Ughgghghgh! Didn't I used to be organized? How has mommy brain completely taken over? If you have any input at all...I would appreciate it!!

Until then...

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Goin' Veg!

2008-07-03T21:14:00.000-07:00

So I have been reading the China Study and am amazed by the research it discusses. Long story short research has shown that some cancers feed off of animal proteins and fat. Normally this is something I would toss to the side as I ordered my cheeseburger with extra cheese; however, I have a friend who decided to go veggie after hearing a similar study and being diagnosed with Stage four cervical cancer. After an incredible surgery and many months of no animal proteins she amazed doctors by showing no signs of the cancer cells. SO! I have decided to try it out. I am on day 3. Really missing the dairy, but okay without the meat. Went to Trader Joe's today so I could stock up on some plant based protein to continue to fuel my active body. Got plenty of nuts & Cliff bars to keep in the car to munch on after StrollerFit class. I in no way endorse this study or am saying it's the way to go, but I am accepting the challenge and trying it for one month.

Three days down, 27 to go! : )

Long day...

2008-06-30T23:09:00.000-07:00

Phew! What a long day! StrollerFit class this morning, playdate this afternoon, cook dinner, clean house, play with little man, Restore the Core class tonight...finally....computer time! I was hoping I could fit dinner in there somewhere but it's now 11:16 and I don't think that will happen. Tuesdya's are my day off...but then we go to Gymboree and an evening run and hubby want's to go water skiing. It's amazing how busy you get with little ones! I truly know what it means now to operate on no sleep!! The thing that cracks me up the most is how tired I thought I was before I had a baby...ha! I'd like to go back and talk to that "girl".

Oh yeah...by the way...major milestone today!! Little man put his shoe on all by himself!!! It was on the wrong foot, but he did it himself!! I was in the bathroom and he came clopping in with one tenny on and said "Mama!" It was the cutest thing I've ever seen! Major high five goin' on there!

Night!

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Asthma

2008-06-27T21:06:00.000-07:00

So it has finally come to this...my baby has asthma. We have been reluctant to accept it but after four cases of bronchitis and two cases of pnuemonia since February...it's time for us to realize what we are up against. This latest bout was caused by my son getting some pool water up his nose. Just that little bit of water into his lungs triggered an infection. Not too mention they were already sensitive from the smoky air we have here in CA. I am looking into finding a respiratory therapist and also want to research some homeopathic avenues. I just hope he outgrows this!!!

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Child Development

2008-06-27T21:03:00.000-07:00

I received such a great compliment today!! We are holding StrollerFit class indoors lately because of all the wild fired burning in CA making the air quality poor. I was walking around after class picking up cheerios and talking with the moms. One of my moms told me that the other day her 2 1/2 year old daughter was counting to 10 in Spanish. She said the only time she hears this is in StrollerFit class!!! Yayyy! I was so happy to see part of our program really paying off. She had her daughter do it for her husband as well...no doubt he won't mind mama keeping up on classes!!

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A different kind of strength...

2008-06-24T22:24:00.000-07:00

So I had the opportunity today to meet with a woman who is considering purchasing a StrollerFit franchise. We talked about time commitments, business operations, class design, etc...but the thing that I walked away with was something that I've known but really had come to light today. We were talking about the level of fitness required to be an instructor and I informed her that I am more fit now than before I was pregnant. No shock there, I remind myself that every day that I look in the mirror or finish a run without falling over dead...but the thing that I realized today was...I have MORE CONFIDENCE now than before I had my baby. Not only am I stronger physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. This is the first summer that I put a bathing suit on and did not pack my sarong to cover up the "badonkadonk".

In the end, I feel this makes me an even better mom because I don't have any self-esteem issues over my body bouncing around in that noggin of mine. And to top it off...just one more reason why I can pass up that sugar treat tonight!!! Not on these hips!

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Taataa for now!

Sugar sugar sugar

2008-06-22T21:32:00.000-07:00

Ahhhh, sugar! I am having such a love-hate relationship with it right now! We are in the middle of a six week challenge for my StrollerFit class and we have really been focusing on eating healthier. Seems like as soon as I started it, I can't stop eating sugar!!!! It's all I think about! The only positive spin I can think is at least I can show my moms in class that I struggle day to day just like they do. I start every day off right with a great breakfast and great workout and have all the best intentions of keeping it up....then 3:00 rolls around and it's all downhill from there!

Here I am, Sunday night, preparing for class tomorrow and trying to fend off the sugar munchies!! "What was that honey? You're going for a milkshake?" Ughghghgh!!!! Must not give in to temptation!!!! Let's hope some tea with splenda will get me through the night!

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Hi

2008-06-22T21:19:00.000-07:00

Hello! Welcome to my blog! I hope you enjoy as I find an outlet to talk about all of the wonderful and not so wonderful things that come with being a mom, wife, and woman! Finally, a place where I can go on and on and on! Much relief to my husband, I am sure! Hee!

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Maybe one's enough?

2008-06-22T21:12:00.000-07:00

So lately my husband and I have been talking about having another baby. I say lately, but really we have talked about this since our first baby was born 19 mos ago! It just seems that lately we are getting more serious about it. We have such a sweet little boy and I always thought that I wanted 2 or 3 kids but now I am thinking...maybe one's enough?

I just think about how simple life could be with just one. I could give him everything! My time, my attention, a car, college education...etc...But, I don't want him to be lonely.

I have a chance to see new babies in StrollerFit class all the time and of course once I see a new little one I think...yes...I want more!!! But then I really start to think...can I do it???

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