HASAY update, and some ducks
Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 8:02PM Today was supposed to be our first 'group run' (ie, 'find out how out of shape you really are') to kick off our training program for the relay marathon. However, it's been raining and close to freezing for 3 days, so it was called on account of wimpiness postponed until tomorrow.
(It's great weather, if you're a duck. Apparently the ducks got that memo, because when I got into my car this afternoon, this is what I saw:
Trust me, my lawn is not normally duck habitat.)
Anyway, I've still been hitting the treadmill and have added some cross-training courtesy of the new Wii game EA Active. It kicks Maya's butt - and mine - all over the place, and it's a lot more fun. So far the workouts lean heavily towards the leg/glute end of things, which is good, and also OW. Really, really OW. Jumping lunges? Jumping squats? Followed by more squats and oh! hey! Maybe some lunges?
I never thought I'd be begging for an ab exercise.
You're probably wondering when the 'fun' part comes in. The squats and lunges are not a party unto themselves, but they're sometimes disguised as games like inline skating, and mixed in with 'for fun' games like baseball that keep your heart rate up.
So, fitness is going well. And, uh, look! We're out of time, we can't talk about the food.
Move along, nothing to see here.
Reader Comments (23)
Look at those ducks!
I wish i had your energy to do some workouts!
The ducks love our house too. All this rain is making a mighty fine pond in our yard.
I've got a little something for you on my blog! :D
The ducks aren't hurting anyone! Leave them alone, Kelly!!! ;)
Yeah, I'm getting ready to start the 30 Day Shred. Not looking forward to it.
Ha, someone called you Kelly. I bet you LOVE that.
Well at least you have backup food in case the zombie apocalypse comes soon. I hear duck meet is really good.
Good luck running today if you do it. Don't run too quackly or you might get a cramp. Get it? Quackly? Ok, not funny.
I love the mama and baby ducks. Very cute (as long as they move along before mother nature calls).
Excellent work with all the fitness.
I love the mama and baby ducks. Very cute (as long as they move along before mother nature calls).
Excellent work with all the fitness.
Ducks are cute, guano--not so much
I agree... OW!!
I hope it gets a little warmer there! I have said for the last two years, "Global Warming. my ass! More like Global Freezing!" Its finally getting to the steady 60s here.
Cue the ducks, wow they were right on target weren't they? The EA work out thingy sounds like what I need. My ski jumping still needs work though on the wiifit, I'm sure more exercise woulde get that accomplished. Today we walk around the block(ha mistyped that as blog). You are doing wonderfully!
Rain rain go away, The Unmom wants to Run away!
The only lunge I did this weekend was when I dived for the kid before she took a header off the jungle gym.
I'm sure you're doing fine, haha! I've been hitting the gym and playing on my Wii Fit on occasion and we're not talking about the food here either. The end.
I was thinking of getting that EA thingee (yes, I'm tired today. Why?) but I barely have time to do the FIT let alone that. Still...I wouldn't mind trying it.
I bought EA Active, but haven't been active enough to actually use the thing yet.
I'm doomed, aren't I?
I bet you are having fun with steps and getting up from a chair hu?!?
Oooh too cute! I love ducks! I used to have some chickens in my lawn (no idea where they came from) and the second I got my very playful dog, Oso, he killed them all. Not with the intent of doing so of course. He thought they wanted to play tag and they always lost!
I just polished off a red velvet cupcake reading this post. Thanks a lot......I don't really feel too guilty (it was too damn good to).
Um, yes, the Wii Fit EA Sports Active game definitely does a number on the glute/thigh/leg area of my body. For two days after doing the 104 squats I can't get on and off the toilet! LMFAO
Exercise, health, fitness, ahh! it's all overrated! LOL!
i guess i need to run out and get that EA wii game. sounds like fun! jumping squats and jumping lunges! wheeeeee!
ducks! hee hee. I love how you ran out of time to discuss food.....I am totally using that one with my trainer when she calls....
LOL - wow, that intermission came right on time ;-)
I did some Wii Fit yesterday... today I'm trying to gather the courage to do 30 Day Shred. That Jillian, she is scary.
that's awesome best of luck on the relay marathon. Sounds like hard work but lots of fun.
Yay, you, Keely! Sounds like those lunges and squats were productive. And you can work your abs bending down to scoop up all the duckpoop on your lawn. Nature and technology combine forces to produce the perfect woman.
Now, about the food...