Procrastination follow up

Just so you know, I was a master procrastinator on Saturday and never made it outside for a run. Correction, I did go outside and ran for about a minute before I determined it was too cold and my legs weren't interested in running. I believe that it is important to have a good time and enjoy the experience of exercise. Physical fitness is a goal to be sure, but deriving emotional and mental fitness from exercise is important as well. So I ended up going to the gym for a comfortable indoor workout and was very happy about it.

Procrastination

The temperature has dipped and the wind has picked up giving us winter weather. A 6 mile run sounded like a good idea this morning until I went outside :( I think I need to put on another layer and just get outside. Okay, as soon as I fold another basket of laundry, iron my sheets and clean out the kitty litter box...

My cat Phoebe is showing me how to "warm up" before my run.

Ski Season is Here!

Weekend happenings indicate ski season is really here.
1. Crystal Mountain is opening this weekend (albeit limited operations).
2. Watching the new Warren Miller movie.
3. Going to hear Warren Miller speak at Benaroya Hall.
4. Ski gear shopping at REI.
5. Chatter about possible snow in town.

Pilates in West Seattle

I continue to be amazed at how pilates has really grown on me. I realized that yoga was not really my thing. It was too serene and I was never able to clear my head of the clutter.

I thought pilates would pose the same issues for me until started Pilates with Pam. I have taken classes from Pam for the past 5 years at her home studio in West Seattle. She continues to challenge us and keeps us engaged with new moves. Pilates is known for strengthening the body's core. I do think pilates has helped to be more balanced in my workouts--equal parts cardio, strength, balance, stretching. http://pilateswithpamseattle.com/

Hiking the West Maui Mountains

While most people are enjoying the sandy beaches and warm waters of Hawaii, I am usually traipsing through the West Maui mountains. My husband and I have explored a lot of this area and rarely do we encounter other hikers. It's a nice way to get some exercise and get away from the crowds. Here's a photo of the deep valleys of West Maui.

Split Workouts

Lately I'm finding it more difficult to fit in an hour workout everyday. This always stresses me out and causes frustration. So I've started to split my workouts throughout the day. If I can squeeze in even 20 or 30 minutes of weight training in the morning, then I'm happy. Many times, my work days are long and I'll finish off my workout at 9 in evening at the gym. The gym is a wonderfully quiet and calm place at that hour. And if I'm not feeling rushed, I also have a more quality workout--able to focus on form and technique.

Slacking Off

Went to Maui or a two week work vacation. Tended to alot of family and household matters. So it wasn't all mai tais on the beach at sunset. However, I did have two weeks in Hawaii so how bad can it be :) Early morning runs on the West Maui coastline. Hikes in the West Maui mountains and never running into another person. The crowds are jostling for a snorkeling spot at Honolua Bay. I also discovered a cool activity--Swimming with goggles instead of snorkeling with a mask. I felt I could swim for hours it was so much more fun and interesting than the pool.