Weather Woes.......

I love the on-line log.....BUT......this weather is not helping meet my goals! I am still hauling my butt to the gym treadmill but that sooooo sucks. Who wants to run in place in front of a huge mirror in front of you so you can contemplate how huge your thighs look? PLUS~~~~those numbers move soooo slow. Three miles feels like an eternity. Then you get someone who gets on the machine RIGHT NEXT TO YOU when there are at least seven others to choose from. Of course, this person usually is breathing super hard, wearing blue jeans and non-running shoes while attempting to run an eight minute mile.......... and then you wonder if your workout will be interupted because you will need to administer CPR to his dumb ***!! You couldn't just call out for help and leave since others there know your occupation..................Can you tell I am also PMSing?

freebies? we all love freebies!

details to follow (ooooh exciting I know. I hope you can make it until then without exploding from excitement!) BUT I have a Friday Freebie Giveaway this week at my site which I adore.

(The freebie I mean. I do adore the site but wouldnt post here to bore you with that :) the freebie? I "made" the company not send it to me to mail out as I would keep it...mine is wearing out!)


swing on by and throw your name (comment :)) in the hat to win.

www.MizFitOnline.com

never know what to reveal...

so lets just say one of our own is running a marathon this weekend and I WISH I could be there to CHEER HER ON!

But duty (aka out of town FAMILY) calls (me, well, OUT OF TOWN) so Im wishing her luck here.

wanna out yourself so we can all chime in?

(*wink*)

Inexperience therefore idiot about wine

OK gals, I keep hearing the positive health benefits of red wine. I also recently learned that purple grape juice is good but NOT AS good as actual wine ( something about the ETOH helping). Problem is, I've never been a fan of wine....(I know.....I can hear the stunned gasps.......) I myself am a martini / gin & tonic /jagermeister kind of lady. (Can one drink Jager and still be a lady?!?)
I need some help. I definately don't like dry wines AT ALL. I can only choke the stuff down if it is sweeter and fruity. Don't gag, but last night I tried a Shiraz......with Splenda in it. I could only get 1/2 a glass down which is 1/2 glass more than if it didn't have Splenda.
All suggestions appreciated!!

Dangers of Fiction

Whatever you do in your efforts to multi-task, DO NOT boil an egg at the same time that you sit down to work on that book you've been writing. I don't care if the baby is sleeping and you're just trying to get as much done at the same time as humanly possible. Just don't do it.

One more thought for Kimberly

I've gone round and round about whether I should put this up, but since I am who I am and cannot change that- I will. I have several people in my life who fit the bill Kimberly describes. I have truly found that praying FOR them helps. I pray for my heart to be softened towards them when they're driving me crazy. I pray for God to change them or me. I once bought the book Power of a Praying wife because I wanted to pray better for my husband. The book actually helped me deal with a long and painful acrimonious relationship with another family member. It still works.

Running for Sanity!

I have been stuck on the couch with a sick 4-year-old glued to me for 3 days now. Fortunately for me, my husband works out of the house so today, I begged him to take a long lunch so I could hit the gym for a quick run. I haven't run since Friday and was feeling the stress of a having a sick kid and being stuck in the house and seriously was ready to explode. Either he felt sorry for me or was terrified at my look of desperation (and it's also possible that I've been a bit of a bitch due to the stress....but I seriously doubt it!) because he happily took my spot on the couch at noon and off I went. I had 1 hour. One glorious hour out of the house! Allowing for the drive up and back, I decided to run for 45 minutes. I jumped on, cranked up the speed, put my head down and just ran. Within 5 minutes, I had forgotten about the fever, the snot, the coughing and the couch and was feeling so much better. Before I knew it, 46 minutes had gone by and it was time to go. But now that I'm back home and have 5 strong miles in, I'm in a much better place to hang out with Quinn. My patience is back and I'm no longer growling. Thank goodness I found running otherwise I'd be a total nut case.

Clean Well!! WOW!!

I received my CleanWell sample box today and LOVE IT!! Now, I don't get spun up easily......but honestly, if after trying this product you aren't fired up......your wood MUST be wet!!!
I love the scents ( I got the orange/vanilla),
I love it has no alcohol,
I LOVE the antibacterial hand spray which is soooo much better than the goopy gels!
As a RN, I was so sick of the goopy, antibacterial gels that really took a toll on my hands.
I love the way CleanWell uses essential oils and I think it is great how they took a personal family need and turned it into this product.
I love they use aloe and anti-oxidant ingredients too!!
I can't wait to try the the Ginger Bergamot!! I plan to switch all my handsoaps at home to CleanWell!
Signing off.....gonna go wash my hands again!!

iFriends

Chit-chatting on my long runs with the folks in my training group invigorates me. It takes my mind off perceived effort and makes the miles seem shorter. Often times, one decent story (say, how my friend's son has given up diapers yet isn't quite potty trained) can last a mile. And once the tears dry up after learning that the little boy just wanted access his penis "so it dodn't faw aff," I can look around and say "Whoa, we're already on Main St!"

A few months ago, I found some iFriends (to coin a phrase), for my solo running days. While searching for free stuff on iTunes, I stumbled upon a podcast called the Extra Mile. It's a bunch of runners from all over the globe that submit stories & running updates, recorded while they are running. Some are advanced, some brand new, but all have that slightly stecato speech that you get when you converse on the trail. I love it. And it trips me out when I hear a car coming, then look around to find an empty street followed by the runner announcing "Hold on, I've got to cross this intersection." Most of the episodes run around 60 minutes (pardon the pun), so I can stretch a 45 workout into an hour with less mental resistance. They accept submission from practically anyone, so if I ever figure out how to carry a recorder in my bra, you might hear my voice one day...and we can advance from being e-friends to iFriends.

Don't Leave Home Without...

You only need a flat tire 4 miles from home once to realize that you ought to bring a spare tire along. So, here’s what I consider the essential items to bring along for every run:

1. Water: some for everyone since the kids will never share when you want them to.
2. House keys
3. Cell phone for emergencies.
4. Road ID because I never remember to put my ID back in my wallet afterwards.
5. Hand pump
6. Spare inner tube* or patch kit
7. Tire levers
8. Extra diaper and wipes, if applicable
9. Optional: accessories for the weather such as blankets, snacks, etc.

*Small stroller wheels are usually 12”, medium are 16” and large are 20”. Your stroller tires and your older child’s bike tires might be the same size.

Yes!!!!!

I couldn't wait for her to read...I just knew she'd be a bookworm, just like I am. (I taught myself to read at the age of four) The love of books was slow to instill itself in her but at long last she can often be found with her nose deep in the pages of a book.
Same thing with running...I couldn't wait. She resisted. But this weekend she signed up for next year's 7th grade classes and guess what? She signed up for Cross Country!!!

YES!!!!

"I wonder how much running stuff you're going to get me, Mom."

"There's this girl, she carries, like, this bag, this big bag with all these logos, and it's full of stuff. She carries it everywhere. Am I going to have to carry one of those bags and like put it in my locker?"

"I hear the coach is mean."

Me: "I'll take care of the coach."

Her: "I don't like it when you do that."

Ah, a wonderful journey has begun.

Win a Free Pair of the new Robeez Tredz

Hiya ladies. Another fun giveaway happening at my site this week. I'll extend the deadline another 24 hours for all you runners too! Just email me at giveaways@classymommy.com to enter - and specify if you want to win a pair for a little girl or a pair for your little guy!

We were able to test out a pair pre-launch and they are definitely Classy Mommy Approved! This brand new and much anticipated line of "Tredz" shoes- is basically an "Outdoor" Robeez. Every Mom loves Robeez and now we can all love them longer as Robeez Tredz offers a durable sole for outdoor wear for little walkers. Robeez Tredz also still has a lightweight flexible sole to support healthy food development. 22 new fashionable designs with 3 sizes available - ranging from 12-24 months. I will be all over this stylish pair of Robeez Tredz for baby Kyle once he is old enough to wear them!