Spring Fitness

So I have finally started back into my workout regimen after goodness-knows how long. It feels good to have the sore muscles the following day and to really feel "the burn" when I'm running. I run around our neighborhood, about 2 miles a day. I figured I'd start off slowly, and build up to longer runs and faster paces. I usually run by myself, so I mix up my routine (different routes) everyday for safety as well as to make sure my body doesn't get too accustomed to a particular course.

Yesterday, Adam went to the local Wal-mart (I know, I know, evil empire, but we only get our oil changes there!) to get the oil changed on my car. He wanted me to come with him, but I really wanted to get a jog in while he was gone. He suggested that I run up to the Wal-Mart to meet him; he figured my car would be about done by the time I got there (25-30 minute run for me). It was nice; I ran into 3 different friends on my way there, and it was a good, slightly inclined course that my body wasn't quite used to. Plus, the red-winged blackbirds are out singing in the wetlands so it was nice to see they've made it back for spring (spring IS on the way!).

This evening I'll be working out with a coworker who's trained in a technique called "Nia". Tonight's the first time I will work out with her group, but from what I understand, the technique is sort of like yoga, dance and tai chi rolled into one. I'll let you know what comes of it.

Not much else going on here, just trying to get my motivation up to finish house projects and craft projects like my quilt. Did anyone see "Idol" last night? Okay, so I'm hooked once again this season. Unfortunately, Kristy (what the heck WAS that performance????? It felt like someone was playing a carnival record backwards--yech!), and the two Davids (Hernandez and Archuleta) suffered pretty badly last night. My favorite point was when the contestants were being asked to describe what they were doing before auditioning for "Idol"; everyone talked about the job they had right before auditioning, except for David Hernandez, who had been a gay night club stripper. Instead, he talked about a job he'd had back in his college days a few years ago. After his performance and the poor reviews from the judges, Ryan asked David if he'd overthought his song choice "Saw her standing there" after his difficult week (which was an allusion to the fact that the media found out he'd been a gay night club stripper). Considering he really tried to play to the female audience by getting down in the pits with them during his song and picked a "guy likes girl" type song, I think he was trying to prove a point. Problem was, for someone who's trying to prove he's not gay, he only appeared more gay during that flamboyant, over-the-top performance. Too bad he doesn't feel like he can do himself a favor and just come out, already. My fave picks from last night would have to be Chikezie (he really busted loose with that mix of bluegrass and rock), David Cook (definitely going to the top 5), and Cady (who I never really liked before, but thought she hammered it home last night). I also liked Michael, who I don't think gets enough credit because he's not overly showy--kind of the talented, dark horse lurking in the background, and Brooke, who seems to have captivated Simon for the last 3 weeks. I just wish she'd mix it up a bit more and do something riskier than the girl-with-guitar or girl-with-piano bit she keeps doing.

So that's just my few cents. Feel free to disagree!