Diabetes Sucks!!!

I don't like it! I don't want it! But I've got it! And once you have it, you always have it. But I can do something about it and that is what this blog is about. My journey to better health and wellness. Yes, for the rest of my life!!!

Saturday, July 18, 2009

I'm trying for 20 miles per week

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1:06:15
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1,167
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I think this is my best week since a while back. The Prednisone is working and as long as I keep up the movement, I can do this.
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Friday, July 17, 2009

See Karen...See Karen run...See the rain follow Karen...

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59:43
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1,162
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Okay, I dodged another bullet! I again prayed to the lighning/thunder gods and they spared me once again! Thank you gods of L & T!!! But, I didn't really mention the rain in my prayers so I made it back to the entrance to Stratton Woods before the grapefruit sized raindrops entered the picture. Luckily, I live in the first house! So, I basically dodged another round tonight. The thunder and lightning soon followed after I got in the house. And mind you, my time was a wee bit faster than previous days!!! LOL Yes, with good reason, I didn't want to be a statistic!
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Thursday, July 16, 2009

A thankful day...

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1:13:10
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1,157
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PF, a mile on the elyptical, upper body, abs and lower back and a 5 mile run. I was able to talk with the thunder/lightning gods and keep it at bay while I was out. Not an easy task but appreciation was shown ...I worked hard in my mileage especially with the Prednisone I am on right now. And the hot flashes aren't making it any easier either. I look forward to easier running days in the future and no menopausal symptoms eventually. That will be sweet!
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

A quick mile...

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8:43
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1,151
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I did a mile on the elyptical so I added it to my log. Better than nothing.
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Monday, July 13, 2009

Add it to the log.....

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1:05:30
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1,150
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Morning run...heat...sweat...pain....done...
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Friday, July 10, 2009

Morning run...

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1:03:01
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1,145
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It looked like rain when I got out of bed, the rain stopped and it was overcast while I was doing the first load of laundry, then clouds broke through with bits if sunshine as I got my running clothes on. By the time I got out, it was sunny but still cooler than usual. 77 degrees when I left and 80 degrees when I returned. Not bad. And it is July!!!
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

An added mile...

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FBS - 111 (7/1/09)
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Wt - 145
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10:00 (6/29/09)
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1,139
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A mile on the elyptical...I didn't see the time so I used the 10 minutes which is the time I spend on the machine. It's was probably a faster time, though. I also did an upper body workout. Was away in TN for 5 days so need to catch up now.
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