Every Single Day

Days 89 & 90.

Three months, in the bag! We're now 25% of the way through this year-long endeavor.

Steve closed out March with two days of "heavy" stretching, about 40 minutes each day. He's feeling much better, and promises to go to the gym tomorrow, no fooling. I rode the bike for 45 minutes yesterday, and this morning, I did 40 minutes of core work, lunges, push-ups, and sun salutations. I have been feeling like illness is imminent, but am still okay - fingers crossed I stay that way!

Day 88.

I'm not sure if we can count today or not. We really didn't manage any focused "exercise" at all today. On the other hand, we did spend a lot of time in motion - 2 hours walking around the zoo this morning, plus another 90 minutes or so walking around the mall in the late afternoon (where we went to return something, and realized we hadn't set foot in the mall since Milo was a newborn). We also did a little stretching and crunches while watching TV tonight.

So - what do you think? Does it count?

Day 87.

Milo and I went up to Eldora today with Michelle and Jessica. I was afraid I wasn't going to get another XC ski day in this year, so today was a treat. An exhausting one, however - Steve's illness meant I had to do 100% of the Milo pulling. We did a loop that usually feels really moderate to me, but today felt like one big uphill after another. Great workout, but I was wiped after an hour and a half.

Late afternoon, after I'd had a chance to rest and recover a little, Steve and I took Milo for a stroll around the lake. We walked for about 40 minutes. Steve is feeling much better, so he will hopefully be able to start doing some real workouts next week.

Day 86.

This was not a particularly impressive exercise week for either of us, and we capped it off today in unimpressive fashion. I was working from home, and Steve was moaning on the couch in flu-ish misery (Milo was happily playing with his buddies at daycare). In the late afternoon, Steve and I went for a mellow walk through the slushy neighborhood. We walked for about 20 minutes, then spent another 30 walking through the supermarket and then home.

Given the state of Steve's health, we'll say it counts for him. But because I'm not sick (yet?), I did an hour of abs, pushups, dips, and stretching while watching college basketball tonight.

Day 85.

It snowed! And snowed, and snowed. Before I realized we had 8 inches of snow on the ground, at 5:30 this morning, I got up and went down to the basement. I rode the bike for 40 minutes and watched as the TV weather folks predicted ever greater snow totals. By the time I was done, it was clear that no one was going anywhere today. SNOW DAY!

Alas, I spent most of the day working at home, while Steve and Milo entertained one another. Late in the day, we took Milo outside for some snowy fun, and Steve got his exercise by shoveling heavy snow for 45 minutes.

The snow is still falling, so we've crossed our fingers for another snow day tomorrow!

Day 84.

I did 45 minutes of "stuff" this morning - lunges, squats, shoulder lifts, bicep curls, dips, tricep extensions, hamstring curls on the ball, and crunches, plus a little stretching.

After work, Steve, Milo, and I went for a 30-minute walk around the lake (well, Milo rode, and we walked). It was getting pretty blustery out, with a thick fog settling over the Flatirons and a few snow flakes sticking to our hats, but it felt really good to be out together in the fresh air.

Day 83.

Steve never did exercise yesterday - he invoked his Really Sick exception and moaned under a blanket on the couch. He was feeling better enough today to ride about 20 miles outside, despite the chill in the air. And now he feels worse, unfortunately. Please send healing vibes his way.

I also rode my bike today, but inside, for about 40 minutes. I hope my bike will not spend too much longer in the basement - I'm ready for some nice spring cycling.

Day 82.

What a blah Monday. Cold, gray-ish, and not even the promised snow to make the chilly weather worthwhile. I started the day with 45 minutes of yoga and core stuff, but it wasn't really enough to get my engine moving.

Steve is feeling extra crummy and is most likely not going to exercise today. There goes the streak!

Days 80 & 81.

Supposedly, it is going to snow tomorrow, but it sure felt like summer this weekend. Yesterday, Steve got his exercise by spending at least an hour playing football/baseball/soccer/basketball/hide-and-seek in the backyard with Milo. I took the boy for a run in the afternoon. I ran for 30 minutes, spent about 20 at the playground, then walked home via the ice cream place.

Today, Steve and I both got to run in the gorgeous, 75-degree weather. I ran for 35 minutes, which took me a lot farther than I expected, since it has been quite a while since I ran without the jogging stroller. Wow, am I faster when I'm not pushing that thing! Steve ran for about 45 minutes, up into the open space and then down to the playground, where Milo and I were digging in the sand. We all walked home together, with a detour to the supermarket.

I'm not looking forward to more cold weather, but at least it means I may get to ski again this year.

Day 79.

I just realized that I screwed up the stupid day numbering, again. I think I'll switch to using dates, starting in April, because I am clearly not smart enough to count to 365 without getting lost along the way.

I stayed home with sick Milo today. It's not entirely clear whether he has croup or not, but both our regular doc and the doctor who saw us in the ER at 2:00 a.m. last night (oy) recommended cool, outside air for him, so I tried to get out with him a lot. After breakfast, we walked for about 45 minutes. M walked alongside me for a few blocks, then rode the rest of the way. We did some big hills, went around the lake, and then stopped at the playground for a bit. Then we walked another 10 minutes home. Steve and his visiting friend are out now, so I'm going to go down to the basement and do some crunches while I watch basketball.

Steve had another surprisingly good ski day. They went to A-Basin today, and skied over in the hike-in area. He reports getting a good workout, and having lots of fun.