Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Weekly Recap 12/28 - 12/31 - Another year in the books

Monday -  Left the house with no particular place to go, no particular time goal, no particular anything except no long straights and right angles.  On top of having to get up and run and not lazy around for a bit and warm up the joints then run, the straight lines and 90 degree angles in my parents 'neighborhood' were really getting to me.  I enjoyed meandering here, there and wherever my whims took me.  Finished up with the Oak Street and Tower Street hills.  Kurt is a segment on Oak Street, did not know that.  PRd the Mechanic Street segment, which is part of a 5K course so huh...  Wondered if I should start paying attention to those things and decided against it.  Why suck the enjoyment out of something I enjoy?

Tuesday - Back to yoga!  Class was good, different instructor, quite enjoyable and I managed side planks without my wrists collapsing, so there's some progress. We were thoroughly dressed down by the bartender post yoga.  Guess he missed the three of us after a month?

Wednesday - Back to Spin. I meet up with Jennifer for the 5:15 class at the Arcadia Y.  The class has 16 bikes, so space is at a premium and there are many regulars.  I have my phone alarm set to call by 8 a.m. on Tuesday to reserve bikes for Wednesday.  This Y is half way between her work and my work, so it works.  Friday's she comes to Westerly for weights and the pool.  Why is any of this important?  I doubt it is, I'm in a rambly mood at the moment.

The Westerly Y is getting some high tech bikes, I forgot to ask if the Arcadia Y was upgrading or maybe getting Westerly's used bikes?

It was a good class, lots of climbing and a few sprints and jumps.  I still can't understand the instructor even with a microphone, at least she is talking and not yelling and eventually I figure it out.  I should add in a second class at some point.  There is so much I want to do and not a lot of free time to fit it all in.

Thursday - Took a run along the Mystic River, peppy pace for me of late.  Felt good to run into the wind and then back with the wind at my back and the sun on my face!  Nice last run of the year.  My last walk of the year was yesterday taking all three on different walks...

And here it is graphically.  I did manage to eek past last years total miles thanks to spin class and a couple extra dog walks!




Friday - Stairs and probably a run

Saturday - Can I sneak in a bike ride?  Which makes me wonder if I should sell the old bike or keep it and ride it in the winter...  hmmmm... We have 5 bikes in the dining room and two in the basement, 3 are mine...  or maybe I might need to get a mountain bike?

Sunday - Resolution 5K

Sincerely,
Beth, probably should look to see how far off she is from her goals set 12 months ago!


Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Wordless Wednesday


My Wednesday was actually spent driving. So that was my Tuesday. 

This was a view on Wednesday


This was the rare non rainy part of my trip West. 


Sincerely,
Beth, wishing all fun wrapping and unwrapping! 

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Weekly Recap: 12/21 - 12/27 (Final)

Wow, Yule, Christmas, Giz's birthday, Mom's birthday, and what else happens this week?  It is JAM PACKED with celebrating!!

Monday - A knitting day.  Wove in all the ends for the blue sweater.  Now I need to steam block the edging so it lays flat and put buttons on it.  It's on the list.  Last day of work for me for the year.  Went to the Y and lifted. I'll feel that on my long drive on Wednesday, no doubt.   Did some Christmas shopping, all done but a stop at the package store for local beers to bring home to my dad and brothers.  Consumables are the best gifts!  They don't collect dust, well unless it's pickled herring well not if you give it to my mother, she inhales that stuff.

Tuesday - First day to sleep in, and I did.  Got up slowly went on a run around town, saw Jeff V, and planned out my day.  I have a feeling I'm going to be rushing to get things done before bed tonight because I haven't motivated myself to work on the mental to do list.  It happens.

Wednesday - Drive to MI for three days of running right angles and seeing family.

Thursday - SW 15mph wind there was no getting away from!

Friday -  Christmas / Mom's 71st b-day / Gizzy's 15th b-day.   5 mile run around the block.

Saturday - Nephew time!  I could not face the same old boring route.

Sunday - Drive to RI and hoping nothing imploded.  If you happen to know where I live and run by, make sure the place is still there.

Sincerely,
Beth, Happy Christmas!

Oh I can blog on the Kindle. Cool!!