Anyone play Zombie Run?

Now, I don't have an ipod touch, but my son does.  He installed an app for me to try and I've played it a few times a week.  It's called Zombie Run, and it's actually quite fun.  Today though, I was caught by Zombies.  When I got home my dear, sweet, first born (who turns 14 on Wednesday) fell over in laughter that I was caught.

I just promised revenge and took my sweaty self to the shower. 

I found this app because of a friend on FB who posted that she had started enjoying it, because of another friend.  I'm curious what other "make exercise fun" apps there might be.

 (My birthday is in a couple months and an ipod touch is the only thing on my list now because of ZR!)

Zombie's won't catch me!

So a friend posted on facebook a couple weeks ago that she had uploaded an app to her ipod about zombies and running away from them.  Said it made it fun, and she's really enjoyed it.  I asked (bribed) my son if he'd upload the app on his for me to use (one day I'll get one.)

This morning, before I headed off for church, I tried it.

I need to make a play list- my son put 1 song on (I am ipod stupid, he'll show me though) and it was "big girls don't cry."  And it made me giggle.  At least while it played- then it stopped, so he needs to fix it for me!

Anyhow, I made it-- 1.7 miles, in 30 minutes.  Not sure if that is good or not.  Not sure I even care if it's not.  because I was out there and I did it.  I passed by 5 really fit dudes running.  All were coming towards me- and I know I must have looked pathetic gasping for breath and trying to run walk as pretty as possible. 

But I did it.  And tomorrow I'm going to do it again.

unconventional exercise (D.13 & 14)

Yesterday evening I went and helped our school librarian move stacks.  Heavy stacks.  And books.  Lots and lots of books.  When we left about 8:30pm it looked amazing.  And our arms and legs were sore.  Even with 6 people helping, it was a lot of work.  Wish I'd worn my pedometer!!

today, we have been staining our deck and trim.  Oh, and the new dog house, and whenever my husband finishes them, new flower boxes that will go on top of the dog house.

Lots of calories burned, muscles worked and I'm feeling good.  Even if right now I smell like stain. 

What I love most about spring/summer?  It's the weather that allows you to spend all sunlight hours outside and be happy and warm.  I'll forgive MN (aka, mother nature) for making it snow yesterday, 'cause today was pretty close to perfect.

I'm a bit nuts.

I started back up jogging/running/walking yesterday.  It's been about 3 weeks, maybe 4 since I've done it.  Because the weather is nasty, and we gave away our treadmill when we moved- I decided that our home made the perfect circle.  So, I did it inside.  Sirius sat at the end of the corner and just watched me.  I'm sure he thought I lost my mind.

Then my son came home- and said, "what the heck are you doing mom?"  I made him take a picture. 

While I won't stay inside forever, I will till I build up my endurance a bit.  I was pretty sick, and I still am sleepy a lot of the time.  So, I need to start this up slowly.  I did forget to wear my pedometer, but I did 10 laps before I stopped.

Wow- they were *ALL* right!

Zumba might possibly replace my all time favorite "step aerobics" as my most favorite exercise classes of ALL TIME!

I had such a great time on Wednesday evening.  Really great.  I laughed, I tried to shimmy and make my hips lie a little bit.  I learned thriller, I drank a load of water.  And I sweated.  A lot.

I'm starting my Zumba Adult Ed class this coming Tuesday, but on Monday evening I will be registering for the dance studio's classes as well.  Money well spent for sure!!

Gettin' in the ZUMBA groove!

So another school district is offering a Zumba class, 9 weeks for $25, one hour a week.  I'm so excited!!!!!  I'm sending out the money tomorrow and have already signed up.  I feel slight guilt for not doing a class with our district, but I've wanted to do a Zumba class forever and ever.  Plus, I haven't seen our Adult Ed listings yet.

PLUS, I love classes.  The 2 gyms we have, have classes, but it's so busy and crowded.  A new shop opened up and they offer ONLY classes.  Zumba included.  I got a free pass class and am going to try my hand at it to see how it goes.  2 other co-workers are going to try it as well.  Should be fun with friends!