Having eatten nearly 1000 calories before noon not so smart yeah ( Read more... )

Just got back from a long ride. About 2:45 or so biking :15 for stop lights/signs approx = about 3 hours give or take = 42 miles ( Read more... )

Exercise isn't "hard" for me these days, but getting out the door to convince myself to do it is. Why are we so resistent to something we know makes us feel fabulous? How to light that fire under my butt ( Read more... )

Monday I did 24 miles in 2 hours. I didn't subtract time for the stop lights. They finally re-marked the forest preserve trail, so I stopped at the 10 mile marker. I estimate maybe 13-14mph ( Read more... )

Sorry for the bad photo. Was was too freekin' bright to get a decent one.


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Yeay! They Pro-rate! only $45 bucks for the rest of the spring session and comes to $21/mo for spring summer. I'm going to run down there now with a check... and ask if I can see the fitness facilities first, but I'm pretty sure I'm joining. Takes care of my Pool issue and Treadmill issue ( Read more... )

It's 13 out and it says the windchill is -6. That doesn't sound SUPER bad, but it's hella-cold for walking around sweaty after a workout.

Brrrr....

Spring. Now. Yes?

No Change this week. Boo Hoo. It's making me grumpy ( Read more... )

I took off yesterday because it was like 2 degrees outside (after being almost 50 the day before!) and now today its warmer (23ish) but snowing. Grrr...

Oh well off I go 3+ miles into the snow to get to the gym and back.

See how determined (stupid?) I am?

Another Shot of when my hair was cute. This is the last time I was about the weight I am now. Maybe 5 years ago... this is before we lived in the condo and lived in an awesome apartment in Lincoln Square. I miss Lincoln Square dearly. Stupid Chicago Prices.


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