Been away for a while...but I'm back...

So a lot has taken place since I last sat down and told you a story. Where shall we begin?

Let's start with the house. As you know I had some company coming into town to help us with our new floors. Well everything went perfectly and the entire downstairs portion of our house was completely floored in 7 days time...we also completely re-did the downstairs bathroom as well. Hey, the way I see it...if you have help here to do things around the house...why not????

Here are some pictures of before, during and after the floor rennovation.











So there are just a few of the many pictures I took during the whole process. We had a great time spending time with the family when they were here and learned a lot also. Our next project...tiling the screen porch...we're warriors now...we can do this!!! When will the project begin? Fall, it's too darn HOT right now!!!!

Then we had Memorial Day...where did we go? LKG of course...for those who don't know, Keith and I spend all of our free time in late spring, summer and early fall up at Lake Gaston. We absolutely love it there. Here is my favorite picture from that weekend.



That's all I've got for now...more to come as we just got back from a mini-vacay to the Outer Banks!

Hmmm...

So yesterday (4/19/10) we started week 2 of couch to 5k...this time we're running for 90 seconds and walking 120 seconds for 6 intervals. I was really not looking forward to it because I was doubting myself and my endurance. Well, we passed with flying colors and it was a whole lot easier than I anticipated.

Today we completed day 2 and it was even eaiser...I think it's really working! I'm very excited about my progress and have already noticed a difference in the way I feel. I'm sure Ab Ripper (part of the P90x program) is also helping that. Keith and I do the ab workout out 3 days a week...we're gonna be lean mean fighting machines before we know it. HAHAH!

On a different note, I received some photos of the town house my parent's(mom and steve) are renting in Chatanooga while they sell the house in Atlanta. Pretty cool...very contemporary in style and decor! I think they'll love it there...too bad the moved in the opposite direction...further away! Oh well, gives Keith and I some place new to visit.

We're going to be pulling up carpet in our house this weekend (the entire down stairs)to prep for the arrival of the family labor force. My grandparent's and Steve are coming up to help us install hardwood and tile flooring. I simply can't wait. I will post pictures of the carpet demolish over the weekend and progressive floor installation pictures as well. I'm so excited!!!!!!!

Ta-Ta!

Day 3 of Couch to 5K...

So day 3 was this past Thursday and I can tell you that I wasn't looking forward to it. It had been a very long work week and the thought of walking/running after work didn't sound so great. After pushing through it with Haley I was glad I did it...I always feel much better after excercising.

So day 3 is supposed to end our Week 1...and lead us into Week 2 where we up the running from 60 seconds to 90 seconds. I was doubting myselft and wasn't sure I'd be able to do 90 seconds of running so I got up this morning and did a day 4 of Week 1 to give me one more day of pushing myself at 60 seconds. Today's run was with Keith and Kaiser and was easiest day of running yet. That should be case considering it is the 4th day.

On Monday, we'll start Day 1 of Week 2 where we walk for 5 minutes (briskly) and then we jog for 90 seconds and walk for 2 minutes alternating until we hit 25 minutes. Still not quite sure how 90 seconds of running is going to go, but I'm sure we'll make it.

Until then...I need to go get some new shoes!

Day 2 - Couch to 5K

So today was much better!!! I'm starting to think I can get in the grove of running again. A sport which I thought was over for me since my knee surgery almost 4 years ago now...that's hard to believe in itself.

For those who don't know the story behind my knee...I tore my ACL playing flag football back in 2004 and was mis-diagnosed as just having sprained my knee. Then in 2006 at our NC wedding reception I was making sure that everything was set before our guests arrived and spun around too quickly and there it went for good. So, 3 months into our marriage, Keith had to deal with his ailing wife and surgery. What a trooper!!!!

So back to running...it took a very long time before I felt comfortable enough to start jogging and even then there was lots of pain. But I've worked through it all and am now able to run with no pain. Granted I'm very out of shape...but one has to start somewhere...right?!?!?

We've got day 3 tomorrow, we'll see how it goes and that will close out week 1. Week 2 is a whole new story!

Until then....

Oui Vey...

Okay, so we're on Day 1 of Week 1 of Couch to 5K and am feeling pretty good. I definitely had some bad thoughts while running today, but I'm confident my thoughts will change as my outta shape body gets used to me moving it again. I always love the "high" you get when you're done excercising; that feeling of you can get anything done. There is still a lot of pollen in the air as I started choking and feeling like I needed to hack up a lung while running...tickly feeling way back in my throat. Looking forward to Wednesday.

Ta for now!

Couch to 5K...

Some co-workers and I are embarking on a new journey tomorrow (Monday 4/12/10). We're starting the Couch to 5K program and will celebrate on June 12th by running in the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure in Raleigh. We're very excited and trying to keep on another motivated over the next 9 weeks to get ready. Keith has decided that he will also take part in the excerise and do it with Kaiser when he gets home at night. Feel free to join in on the fun, just google couch to 5k and you'll see how it works. Be sure to email me if you decide to do it so that I can keep up with your progress.
Jen

From the weekend...

It's been several days since my last post...been a little busy in the crazy life I have. Keith and I spent Easter weekend at the lake - had a great time with the parents. We enjoyed the wonderful weather and were able to launch the boat for the first voyage of the 2010 boating season! YAY! We decided to take Kaiser along for a ride with us on Sunday, he hasn't been in the new boat yet so he was very excited...he went from the bow to the stern several times before he settled down, just to get right back up again! He loves the boat with his ears flapping in the wind.



Until the next boat ride...take care!