Organization Junkie

 

Last night as I lay in bed I made a decision that I would run outside today no matter how cold it was.  Of course that was before this morning when the monsoon hit.  My resolutions are always defeated before they can start (I’m made of sugar, I can’t get wet).  But I did not leg this get me down, I just headed to the gym.  Four and a half miles later I felt great, a little chaffed in the nether regions but otherwise great.  I haven’t done over 4 miles since September and my legs could have lasted for longer but that spot on my Achilles where my shoe has been rubbing really started to burn (mental note: buy new shoes).  Maybe it was the Jay-Z on Pandora or the two cups of coffee before getting going but it just felt right.

Me too!!!!

After my gym trip I had to go to Kroger for some food.  I don’t understand why those kids can’t just go to the grocery store themselves?  Or at least get a job and contribute some money? So inconsiderate of them to lounge all day and eat my strawberries (which by the way, between the both of them they put away an entire carton of strawberries in one sitting this evening).

While at Kroger, I once again found myself wandering the office supply aisle.  I have a small addiction to office supplies, I believe they make me look more organized and they give me a secret high.  I’m a sick puppy.  Some day when I grow up I want to professionally organize peoples homes.  Amber this means you!  If I could make money doing that I’d totally be in.

Muaahaaahaaaa!!!!

So what's your secret addition?

Treadmill Marathon

 

Yep, today was even more difficult than yesterday when convincing myself to get moving in treadmill hell but it’s done and that makes me happy.  Two craptastic miles in the books and then another 30 minutes on the elliptical.  DONE!!!  Now the questions is do I get up at the butt crack of dawn and work out before work, drag myself after work or just avoid it all together tomorrow?  It remains to be seen.  Now if that darn bowl of candy would quit calling my name…

If only that were true, I’d have the best teeth ever.

Is it good to eat a diet high in peanut butter?  If so then I’m really healthy.  In fact I must be the poster child for health. Or not. 

Have you ever considered running an entire marathon on the treadmill.  Yeah, me neither, but go watch this video from Tosh.0 about a treadmill marathon.  The beginning is a depressing view of two women trying to finish an ironman and crawling across the finish which leads to the idea for the actual treadmill marathon. 

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The Kenyan cracks me up every time.  I don’t think he has ever ran on a treadmill before.  But this might be the only way that I ever run 26.2 miles.  I would need some poor sap who would have to run right next to me and couldn’t leave my side and would have to listen to me complain the whole time.

 

What do you think about a treadmill marathon?

Dumb Socks

 

There was a plan in my head this morning to run 5 miles.  It was a lovely plan that a better trained individual would have been able to accomplish.  But this idiot has early onset Alzheimer's and didn’t remember what happened yesterday.

Special thanks to Under Armour for the crappy socks that have all ripped in the exact same spot!  Loved the colors ( it was a multi-color pack).  Not so much how they have held up over the last 6 months or so.  So after feeling that same spot rub again today I gave up after 3 miles and walked another 25 minutes.

On the bright side, I feel like a hard core runner who can run through injury.  Not…  I did manage to lift with the old arms since that didn’t irritate my feet.  Bonus!

 

Then after a special gym shower I hot stepped it over to Aldi’s for some cheap groceries.  In case you don’t know what Aldi’s is, look it up.  Its for the cheapskates like me who don’t care about brand.  But what I forgot is that it is the beginning of the month.  Catch my drift?  The grocery store should be avoided like the plague the first few days of every month.  I won't elaborate because I won't be able to say anything nice.  So instead I decided to take some notes while at Aldi’s and then when I stopped by Wal-mart for some other extras.

 

Things that piss me off while shopping

1.  Please when shopping stay to the right while in the lane. Don’t swerve all over the aisle and act like you’re the only one shopping here.  Grow up and have some manners.

2. When checking out with your cart load of crap please don’t actively complain about the person in front of you and how much they are buying.  It’s rude.  What makes you so superior to me?  I have 2 children and a husband to buy groceries for,  that may require more food than you need for you and your cat.  If you want to check out quicker go to the self check lane.

3.  Do we really need to be playing Christmas on November 2?  Can we celebrate Thanksgiving first? OK, thanks.

4. What are you gonna do with a cart full of O’Douls?  Get really crazy and perhaps play a game of UNO?  I know I want to be invited to that party.

5. Please come fully dressed when entering the public eye.  That’s all.

 

Things that make me happy while shopping

1.  Special thank you to the cart pusher at Wal-mart who made my day when I heard you sing at the top of your lungs while pushing the carts inside.  Who knew that a teenager would be listening to Meatloaf's “Anything for love”?  Score!!!

2. I love to shop by myself.  It’s like a small fieldtrip where I can wander around and not have to answer this question 800 billion times, “Can I have that, please?”

Crapsticks

 

The Run:

Yet again another gym day.  I just wasn’t feeling a run today.  It was a struggle to even get in the car make it to the fitness center.  After bargaining with myself in the locker room for 10 minutes I started on the elliptical and did a 30 minute workout.  I then stood on a treadmill for about 5 minutes and tried to convince my feet to run.  But I couldn’t do it.  I walked at a fast pace at a 5.0 incline for another 15 minutes and called it a day.  I did lift with my arms and legs after so I wouldn’t feel completely worthless.  Over all I always feel so defeated if I don’t run.  Why can’t I get it through my head that running is not the only exercise available to me? Crapsticks!!

The Crap:

After my failed workout it was time to get the groceries and I did not shower or change clothes.

I will someday end up on the People of Walmart web site.  So it’s a good thing that I went to Kroger today.  Who doesn’t love to wear sweaty spandex and uggs around a store full of strangers?

 

While at the local Kroger and picking up my produce I ran across this nice little poster.

How nice to know that I can get some more local produce at a bigger grocery store.  Now if only we could get a whole foods!!!

Only one week until my staycation starts.  I can’t wait.  And my out-of-town family (mom, sister and niece) is coming in the weekend to hit up the covered bridge festival for some fried food and people watching.  Just wait until I post of pictures of that debacle.