Tag: weather

Spring Fever!

It is 65 degrees in Lincoln right now…on track to hit 75 today.

All I want to do is go outside and run.

Or twirl.

Yeah, maybe I’ll go twirl. 🙂  But this would probably happen.

In other news, my TV station periodically gets tickets to shows and musicals and my TV Station GM gave me tickets to go see Boyz II Men in April. I am ridiculously excited about this!

Anyway, have a great day friends!

It was 55 degrees here today! No snow in sight, just a gorgeous, sunny slightly windy Sunday. So, I went for a little run.

5 miles. 57:09. 11:35 pace. I had to walk a bit, but I ran most of it. It was a good run. I needed this run. I ran some hills. I had to walk after them, but I kept going. And isn’t that what life is all about? When you run into an obstacle you find a way over it or around it. You just have to keep going.

I also got chased by 3 dogs today. New one day record!

Anywho, have a good Sunday friends!

It’s only 11am…

And I’ve already worked a full day. I volunteered to do the morning show so my AM/Midday producer could have the holiday off. It seemed like a good idea at the time. When I woke up at 2:15am it seemed like THE WORST IDEA EVER.

However, its a gorgeous here, I’m off at noon and go back to my regular 9:30-6:30 shift tomorrow. So its almost like having another day off. I plan on shopping because Ann Taylor Loft keeps emailing me and telling me their sale is ending TODAY, so I should head on over and check it out.

I also may head out for a run this afternoon. The weather here is gorgeous! It was 46 degrees when I left this morning, but 72 is forecasted for the high. Fall appears to be making an early appearance in Nebraska! I don’t mind, its perfect running weather!

So, as I labor on Labor day, I hope those of you who don’t have to, have a wonderful day!

It’s Always Darkest Before Dawn…

Where did the summer go? Where did the early morning sun go? I was up at 5:45am to run at 6am, and despite my recent aversion to the treadmill, I had to get on it and go. It was DARK. Like middle of the night dark. And foggy. And a little bit creepy out. I decided that I’m no Kimijoy and don’t run outside, in the dark, in the middle of the night! Although she makes it look easy!

So today’s run was pretty good…despite being on the treadmill. 4 miles, 11:05 pace. No walking. Just running. And…I’m down another pound! 152lbs today! I’m aiming for 147.5 lbs. If I get there, then I’ve lost half my body weight. We shall see if I can get there. My body appears to be determined to hold onto the last few pounds.

Anywho, have a great day friends!

Everybody complains about the weather but nobody does anything about it.

Mark Twain

You know what? It’s hot out. But it’s summertime, it’s July and I’m in Nebraska. And winter sucks. So I’m going to stop complaining about the weather and enjoy it. Because summer will end, time marches on, leaves change colors, days will get shorter and I will long for the warmth of the hot summer sun on my face.

So I’m embracing the heat and all it has to offer…hot sunny days, warm summer nights, afternoons spent in the pool, sticky sweet summery drinks. Sundresses, flowers, a warm, gentle breeze, the smell of sunscreen and freshly cut grass. 

Happy Summer friends! 

The show must go on!

I am jealous of those with normal jobs that give them every holiday off…no matter what. Pretty much every year, I work Memorial Day, because the news stops for no holiday! Every year I think “its no biggie to work Memorial Day. I have no big plans.” And every year I kick myself when I have to go into work while a good portion of the country is sleeping in, chilling out, and just relaxing. Let’s be honest here. I don’t do it because I’m a good person. I do it for the cash. Since I’m salaried, I don’t get OT, so the only way I can bring in some extra money is to work a holiday and get paid for an extra day.

I only work from 9:30 to about 5:30, but still, I could be home! The weather today is epic! The pool is filling, the sun is shining and life is good! It was already 80 degrees when I got up at 8am! The humidity wasn’t as bad, but storms are brewing. Oh well!

I haven’t run since Thursday, and that was only a 2 mile run. I look at my running shoes and feel so guilty. I was very busy this weekend. And I was doing a lot of physical activity, so I shouldn’t feel so bad. But 4 days off without a run makes me a little crazy! I am going to run 2 miles at least tonight. And get back on the training wagon Tuesday. I have to! I have a 5k on the 11th and a 10k on the 19th! I haven’t run anything farther than 4 miles since last Sunday so I need to get it into gear.

Happy Memorial Day! And a big thank you to the troops!

It’s Friday!!!

The weather is not cooperating with my running plans. The last 2 mornings I have tried to run outside, only to open the door to torrential downpours. Seriously. We are making up for a 2 inch rain deficit today. It thunder-stormed like crazy last night. Normally, I’m all for a good storm. There is just something so cozy about about a good late spring thunderstorm.

However, now that I have discovered my love of running outside, this sucks. I made it on the treadmill yesterday morning for a 5k before work! (New PR on my time!) And then due to the loud cacophony from the thunderstorm, I couldn’t sleep. It was also super warm in my house, and when I am warm, I cannot sleep! So when I didn’t run this morning. I plan to run at least 3 miles tomorrow, and another 5-6 on Sunday. I haven’t done a run longer than 3 miles since my half-marathon on May 1st. And I have a 5k coming up June 11th and a 10k on June 19th, so I suppose I should get my butt in gear.

I’m going to see the newest “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie tonight! Love me some Johnny Depp! I also plan on consuming some Junior Mints! Mmmm. Delicious!

Happy Friday, enjoy the day!