I Ran Two Miles...And Didn't Die!

I know that title doesn't seem that spectacular, but it's a big deal to me. More about it later.

I've started to realize that I get way tired at work during the week than I do on the weekends. This is unusual since during the week I don't have to get in until 10:30 and I only have to work 4 hours. that's compared to my weekend shifts when I get in at 4am and work 6-7 hours. You would think I would be more tired on the weekends, right? Wrong. At the end of my work 4 hours today, I was totally dragging. What gives? I'm getting in my eight hours of night-night!

I'm starting to think that I may need to start drinking coffee in the morning so I can stay awake. That's going to be a little tough for me since I'm not much of a coffee drinker (I know, for shame!) unless it's accompanied with flavored syrup, chocolate, or steamed milk.

I should also mention that I really hate Mercer Street. Can they please get the construction done, like, tomorrow, so I can not go only three blocks in ten minutes anymore? I should just start taking Aurora.


On the bright side, look how great the weather was today. Too bad it's going to rain for the next forever days.

Workout

After doing my 45-minute walking treadmill workout, I decided to be sups ambitious and try to run two miles. And I totally did! I ran the two miles all under 11 minute miles (which I know my sound really sad and slow, but it's all about baby steps people!), and after the first mile, I increased the speed every two minutes. The best part is that I totally got into a groove while I was running, instead of feeling like I was about to die. Woohoo! I'd like to thank the TV show House Hunters for keeping me entertained while I was on the treadmill.

Post-Workout Snack

I thought about making a smoothie when I got home from the gym, but I didn't feel like anything cold. So I spread some peanut butter on two Ry Crisps and topped it with sliced bananas and honey.

They totally hit the spot.

Afterward, I rocked out to my Summer Hits of the 2000s Pandora station while I cleaned my room. That station is like my iPod, but better.

Dinner

Left over homemade pizza and lots of carrots. That's pretty much all I have to say about that.


Walking around my house, my ankle started to feel a little wonky, so I decided to ice it.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that my ankle hurts because of the running I've been doing the last couple days. It's just not used to it. I'm also thinking that I might not have the best running shoes for my running style.

I know, I know, I did just pay big bucks for a new pair of running shoes a couple weeks ago and I hate wasting money. But I think that if another new pair will make it easier and more enjoyable for me to run, then it will be worth it. This is why I think shoe stores should let people "test drive" their shoes to make sure they actually work for them. What do you think? Maybe it makes too much sense.

If I do have to shell out for another pair of shoes, at least I have a pair of fierce new Nikes that I can wear when I'm not running. Plus I'm getting a new paycheck on Friday. Bright side, people, bright side!

No Shave November

Happy Beginning of November. It's hard to believe that another month has gone by. They seem to go by quicker than the last. You know it's getting to be winter when the windshield of your car is frosted over. That was an unwelcomed surprise.

November makes me happy for a lot of reasons: Thanksgiving, radio stations start playing Christmas music, Thanksgiving, red holiday cups at Starbuck, Thanksgiving. However, November has also become one of my most-dreaded months because of one silly celebration: No Shave November.

I don't like beards...at all. In fact, I don't like much facial hair (unless it's a really sexy 5 o'clock shadow thing, then it's okay). So when November rolls around, I know that there are tons of men out there just itching to not have to pick up their razors and grow there facial hair out to the point that they start looking like hobos.

I just don't get it. It doesn't look good, it's got to be itchy or hot or something, and it just doesn't look good. Why does every man feel that they have to grow a beard? Are you any less of a man if you don't? Can some male out there please explain this phenomenon to me, because it's totally over my head.

Breakfast

I finished up my half a grapefruit before it had time to go bad. It went great with my whole grain toast with almond butter and honey.


And I didn't char the grapefruit. Don't worry, the brown part is cinnamon.


Snack

Almonds. I didn't have a lot of time to pack my lunch this morning.

It was a slow Tuesday (or Friday for me) at work. Since they changed the schedule of the other news writer to come in on the same days as me, there's less stories for me to write for the 2pm show. I always ask my producer if she needs me to write anything else, but she says that she has it covered. I can't wait for the time when I get more responsibility at my job.

I did get to booth some news break segments again, so that was cool.

Lunch

Leftover chicken fajitas with veggies and Mexican rice over a bed of (kind of old) spinach. Mexican rice on top of salad = huge win!

It kind of reminded me of the tostada salads I would get at Sharky's down in Calabasas, expect for the lack of black beans, cheese, and tortilla. And the fact that it was way more fatty and delicious.

I think someone needs to stop at the store and get more produce. Why can't their be a Trader Joe's right next to me?

Now off to the gym for another treadmill workout. Hopefully my stomach will cooperate better this time so I could maybe run a couple miles.