What Season are we in?

So, I am really, really getting tired of this weather. I mean really, I thought it was supposed to be spring......what is with all this SNOW?! It was 60 degrees last week!!!!

Is anyone else experiencing snow or bad weather? 


So this morning I went to the treadmill. I attempted a new workout, not sure if this was good because I kinda made it up as I went. But I sure was sweating!!

(all was done at .5 incline)
Distance: 4.0
Duration: 33:00
Warm up: .5 mile at 6.3 mph
Workout: 1.0 mile at 7.5mph
                .25 mile at 6.3
                .5 mile at 8.0
               .25 mile at 6.3
               .5 mile at  8.0
              .25 miles at 6.3
              .25 mile at 8.5
             .25 mile at 6.3
             .25 mile at 8.5
Cool down: .4 mile at 6.3mph

This workout was SO hard!! I don't know if it was the time of day (it is hard for me to run fast in the morning) or it was just tough. But boy was I sweating and huffing and puffing. Definitely try this workout and let me know if it was just me or if this workout was tough?

So, after such a tough workout a nutritious meal was in order:

Pilaf Quinoa (with roasted carrots, celery, green onions, garlic and red peppers)

Green Beans

Salmon with a honey, soy sauce, brown sugar glaze (plus a little EVOO and butter)

Wow this marinade was great and not to mention the salmon was yummy too!!
All together!

Off to eat some dark chocolate and enjoy a little TV.

Have a great night!

Becoming Routine

So, I have ANOTHER snow day tomorrow! This is my fourth week within the past month I've had a snow day. I have not had a full week of work since December vacation! In my 20 years of education I have never experienced this trend!

What is up with the weather this year? Are other parts of the country experiencing this trend?


I am going to try and find a balance between work and fun tomorrow (maybe a movie in the evening...) I am also going to try and hit up a noon time spinning class.

BAD NEWS~I apparently injured my groin area during Body Pump on Sunday. I woke up yesterday (Monday) feeling VERY sore, but just figured it was because I haven't done "proper" weight lifting in a LONG time. But today when I woke up still feeling sore (especially in the groin area) I knew something was wrong. However, being the crazy person I am, I attempted to run (on the treadmill) and almost immediately had to stop because I was in SO much pain!! I decided to stop running because I learned the hard way that running on a body part that hurts only leads to a much, MUCH worse injury. I jumped on the elliptical and felt no pain, so I continued for 20 minutes and the climbed stairs for another 20.

I looked up a few articles on groin injuries and found this one to be pretty good. According to the article I must have strained (stretched the muscle beyond its limits) the muscle during Body Pump. As for treating the pain, they suggest the "RICE" method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate). I sure hope I don't have to "rest" from running for too long because I don't want to lose too much training time. Although, I guess a few days of  running "rest" is in order and maybe some yoga.

Have any of you experienced groin pain? What have you done to resolve the problem?


Tonight's dinner included "make your own salad" from Whole Foods.

I put cranberry couscous salad

and string bean salad

and orzo salad

and grape leaves

on top of a bed of veggies!

Mmmm BEST easy weeknight dinner!!!

Enjoy the snow or if you live in some place warm enjoy laughing at us!