Start of C25K

C25K... what the heck is that, you ask? It stands for Couch to 5K. It's a program that builds you up to running a 5K in 9 weeks by alternating between walking and running and gradually increasing the running intervals and decreasing the walking. The c25k website talks about the whole program. When I got my iPhone over a month ago, I bought the C25K application. I finally got around to actually putting it to use. Today was 'week 1, day 1' which included...

* 5 minute warm-up walk
* alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for 20 minutes
* 5 minute cool down walk

It took me a few rounds to used to the creepy robot guy telling me when to walk and run. " *ding ding* run".... 90 seconds later, "*ding ding* walk". I kept wanting to run more than the 60 seconds, but know I need to stick with the program.

I'm looking forward to 'Week 1, Day 2'!

Duluth & WW check-in

Duluth
I feel like I'm still recovering from the 3-day weekend in Duluth. We actually didn't pack as many activities in the 3 days as we usually do, but somehow it was still as exhausting. Some of the things we still managed to squeeze in: swimming at the hotel pool, bar-hopping (adults only, of course), Canal Park, Enger Tower picnic, Sand Dunes beach, Lief Erickson Rose Garden, ice cream shop. You know, the usual!






WW weigh-in
Despite the not-so-healthy eating in Duluth, I still managed to lose 1.2 pounds for a total of 19.4 now! I'm hoping the bad eating isn't just taking a week to show on the scale. We'll see next week :)

WW weigh-in

Lost another 2+ pounds at WW this week, bringing my total weight loss (since mid-May) to 18.2 pounds! I'm approaching the 20 pound mark - but sadly I have another 25-30 to get down to a somewhat normal weight. I did it two other times, so I know I can do it again.

4th of July

We had an eventful 4th of July. We broke out the 4-wheeler that Mason got for Christmas from Auntie Marissa and Uncle Jason. He had a blast... but took awhile for him to grasp that he had to put his feet up when he pushed the button to move forward.




When we put Mason down for a nap, Zander was bored. Seriously, that kid is always bored! He wanted to play sports, so I told him we were going on a field trip. I took him to the Andover high school tennis courts. He loved it. And man, that kid is GOOD at tennis. I'm not kidding. He hits the ball every time - and far! These pictures were taken with my iPhone, so they're not the best. I do have to say that I love my iPhone for these spontaneous photo opportunities though!



Then we headed to WBL. We put out our blankets and chairs at Matoska Park first and then to Roo & Justin's for dinner and pre-fireworks entertainment. The kids were excited (or "I'm so bacited" as Mason would say) to see Grandpa Dennis who just arrived from Florida that afternoon.

2 years + 4 months comparison

I love looking back and the boys at the same age to see how they look so different. Here's a picture of Zander and Mason each at 2 years, 4 months. Notice how they even have the same pants - gotta love hand-me-downs!!

WW Weigh-in (week 7)

Down another 2.2 pounds today for a total of 16! This holiday weekend will be a challenge, but I'm up for it!

Osseo Band Festival

I took the boys to the Osseo Band Festival on Saturday.... and they loved it! They were fascinated by the flags, uniforms and instruments (especially the drums). And they were such good boys. I was a little worried tackling this adventure by myself (with Mana in the BWCA), but it was fine. It helped that my friends Stacy and Jenny (and their families) were also there :) We'll definitely be going back next year. So many memories of PCMB came rushing back. Good times!