Color Run 5k

I was tricked by the Ohio weather a couple weeks ago and didn't go to the Color Run event I signed up for.  I was certain the looming heavy rain and thunderstorms would cancel the event.  I ended up being very wrong and as a result, did not participate in my first 5k race.  I'm happy the event sent me the medal in the mail though so I could still earn it.  I decided that this medal would need to be earned as a 5k and I would have to walk the mileage at one time.  It was a good endurance test for me and I'm happy to report that I walked the 3.107 miles with little difficulty but unfortunately not without significant bug bite attacks.

Fall will be my season-July results

July was a rough month.  It was the first full month that I managed two very busy desk at work.  The girl who was out on maternity leave is finally back so this means my life can go back to a more normal pace and routine.  I didn't do much in July as far as kicking up my activity level.  It was a success for me to continue eating well and finding motivation to get a walk in a couple times a week.  The weather also did not cooperate.  If it wasn't raining for days in a row, the heat index was off the charts and it was not safe to be out walking in that heat.  I did good the end of July being more active though.  My determination to earn medals increased which got me out walking 2+ miles each time. I also found new past time enjoyment playing a group game.  Since I'm new to how it works, I have been listening to podcast of other people playing and it's provided me with enjoyment listening to the game being played while I walk.  I credit my loss of inches to this last week.  Despite it not being a great month, the measurements chart gives a different picture.  I am honestly a little shocked at some of the numbers.  No gains and several significant losses.  I don't see significant change to my face other than hair style, but I'll let others be the judge since I look at that face every day.

Weight:     (+) 0 pounds
 Neck:         -  1/2 inch
Chest:         -  1 inch
Stomach    (+) 0 inches
Hips           (+) 0 inches
Up Arm:    (+) 0 inches
Up Leg:       -  1 inch
Calf:            -  1 inch