Hey everyone! Happy weekend!
I just got back from a 10k and I’ve gotta say it was a toughie…
Here’s the rewind from yesterday before I get into all that:
Morning snack:
Lonchi (leftover brown rice and veggies and I added broccoli, red pepper flakes and soy sauce):
One of these little guys (I have an itchy burny throat and congestion that I’m trying to fight):
I took the puppies to the base trail for a walk, then had a meeting with my new employer. Starting on Monday, I’m going to be personal training again!!! I really missed it and was worried about the time issue –I go to school, TA at school and teach aerobics everyday- but the gym is close to our house and I can make my own schedule. Also, when the pilot gets back he’ll be able to help with the puppies, which was another worry. I’m so excited about it! Another trainer (a guy) and myself will be the sole trainers for the gym and I’ll be selling training packages to members and then training them during the week. So much fun 
It’s also hard for me to say no to extra dollas, particularly because I like to shop so much.
My mid-afternoon snackie was this:
I wanted to work out (something light since I had the 10k today) so I did the elliptical for 45 minutes. On the elliptical, I started to feel like garbage. So I came home and spent the rest of the night watching Penelope and reading a girly novel before crawling into bed at 10. Yes, 10pm on a Friday night. I’m a party animal.
I would like to introduce you to the dog who is afraid of EVERYTHING:
Yes, she is beautiful, but she’s also afraid of the world. I’m kinda at my wits end over here, because when I take her out, if people are outside, if a car goes by, if someone has their garage open (!) she refuses to go. She’ll always go on the base trail because she’s used to it and it’s secluded from traffic, but I can’t even walk her in the neighborhood anymore because she flips out, escapes from her harness, and runs home. Last night I took her out every 10-15 minutes for an hour before going to bed, and each time something happened to scare her. I KNEW she had to go, but she refused. She won’t go in the house (it’s a Shiba Inu thing- they’re very clean dogs) but I feel horrible making her hold it all night. Does anyone have any dog whisperer advice for me???
So this morning, I woke up, took the puppies out and of course, she refused to go. So I drove to Jeni’s house (who lives in the neighborhood across the street) and she went in her backyard. This left me running late for the race and I made this bfast to eat as I drove:
I had my Camelbak with me, new songs on the iPizzle, but managed to forget my heart rate monitor.
I felt so helpless!!!!
I’m already not great at pacing myself and had to run without a clue of how my time was. Also, the race was 2 loops of the course and half of the course was GRASSY HILLS with snakes, rocks and branches through the Georgia woods (and I know witches live back there). I was seriously creeped out most of the time but the icing on the cake was that the course REEKED like rotten cabbage!!! Lovely, eh???
So I finished the stinky, grassy, hilly, Blair witch course in 57:35. Considering everything, I’m neutral with that time—not too shabby, not wonderful. I did manage to get 2nd place for my age group though (whoo hoo??) and a very cute long sleeved shirt. I love long sleeves, don’t you?
When I got back to the casa, I took a showa and made a snack:
Half a luna cookie
1 egg and 1 egg white with onions and salsa
(and Joe, of course)
Well I’m off to clean the casa and am meeting Megan for a little shopping on her break from work. I’ll be around the blogsphere tonight after this house shines like the top of the Chysler building 
Have a happy Saturday,
Gina
Today’s tip: Have Sunday be your grocery/prep day for the week. Plan out most of your meals and buy the necessary ingredients and prep as much as you can. Put the ingredients into tupperwares for easy grab n’ go. I like to chop veggies ahead, make rice or grains that can be easily heated, a giant batch of hummus, pre-measure granola or cereal into plastic baggies that you can grab with a yogurt for a quick meal, and you can also grill or bake chicken for salads and wraps. If you can make healthy eating more convenient, it’s much easier to stick to.
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Yay for the new job!
Great job with the run.
I love that mug!! Great quotes on it.
You dog is a cutie!
Just to let you and other readers know, I am hosting a contest to win some UK food bars.. make sure to check it out.
Have a good weekend Gina!!
GOOD LUCK WITH THE NEW PT JOB!!!
We need to stop playing phone-tag, haha
Maybe doing gradual increments from home? Like once she is comfortable on the driveway/yard then move a few feet down the street? Definitely don’t give attention for the unwanted behavior and only reward the wanted behavior. Have you talked to your vet about it as well?
You are going to be one busy Fitnessista but congrats on the new job!
That is a great run! I have found I am becoming dependent on my HRM also, I absolutely love it and find I push myself harder b/c of it. Have a great weekend!
How exciting!!! Personal Training, that sounds like such a fun job!
I really like that tip today, it’s perfect for busy school weeks!
Oh my goodness, I just want to hug your pup! My dog (golden retriever) can get spooked sometimes, too…we just have to be patient and work with her. I hope it gets better for you!!
Rotten cabbage!! Your poor thing! Un-rotten cabbage smells bad enough!!
Don’t be too hard on yourself about the race, you did quite well considering all those awful factors! Better than I would have done.
Congrats on your new job! How do you do it all? I tried having a blog recently and I only have 1 job and felt like I couldn’t keep up with the blogging! You blog everyday, do you get paid to do it or something? How do you manage it all?
So exciting your pilot will be home soon, how much longer?
Have a great weekend! Thanks
I hope you enjoy the new job!
I’m glad to hear you’ll have the pilot’s help again soon! I wish I could give you some advice on the puppy problems. Rocky always wants to attack anything that scares him, so I know how frustrating dogs can be, even when we love them.
And ewww to that trail!
Ooo sorry bout that run, at least you did it, and now you can fully enjoy your Saturday!!
Sorry, I have no advice on dog whispering, mine are scardy “cats” too!
Sorry the run was tough!
I’m gonna look for that flavor of Emergen-C… I never saw it before. Don’t get sick!
Woohooo!!! Congrats on the new job! I need to get one of those.
I’m sorry I have no advice for your puppy. Has she always been like this or is it a new development? If it’s new I’d take her to the vet.
Congrats on the 10K too! Even if that time isn’t exactly the best or the worst, I don’t know any better and I think you’re awesome for even doing it!
ahh sorry about the race! At least, in comparrison, your next race will see awesome!
No real advice about your dog! It’s so hard to combat their fears! Toby is terrified of the vaccuum cleaner. I read in “The Dog Whisperer” you’re not supposed to baby them when they get scared and I’ve tried that but he’s still as scared as ever!
Congrats on a great race and new job! I’m sorry about your doggy issues, though – I hope that someone out there can help!!
Have a great Saturday!
I so agree with your tip on Sunday!! It is time consuming but it makes the week so much easier to have all the food prepped and ready to go!!
KO
thanks for the tips for groceries! I really need to do some planning.. I’m spending way to much on food!!!
STINKY!!!!!
I’m still super impressed you did a race somewhere that you knew there’s SNAKES. [shudder]
Gina, your description of the race course cracked me up. Guess you’re not a big fan of trail running, huh? Your 10K time was great, especially since y’all ran off-road. Trails always slow me down.
I wish more races gave out long-sleeved shirts. I love them too.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
PS – Sorry about the dog troubles. Maybe there is a local trainer that can help? You could always call your vet for advice.
haha witches!! Freakin’ scary. Good job on the run girl and CONGRATS- you would be SUCH a fun PT
I gave you an award-y on my post today..i know you are v. busy but it’s pink and i want to make sure you get it!! 
awwww my heart goes out to that puppy!
and great job on the run! it must’ve been really frustrating to forget your heart rate monitor, but you still did really well! YAAAY gina
thanks for the helpful tip!
UGH! Running around any nasty smell is enough to make me want to vomit! Someone in our gym at work insists on wearing perfume and it totally makes me sick!
I feel badly for your puppy but I’ve never owned a dog so I can’t be of any help!!!
My Shiba Inu is the same way =( Not as bad with running though, he loves going to the park and running and going on walks. I actually had one before him and I was at the lake for 4th of July while she was at my parents house and she got spooked from some fireworks, hopped the fence, and we never found her. So it’s really good that yours knows where his house is and runs back to it.
Shiba Inu’s generally attach to one or two owners and are afraid around everyone else. If he’s a new puppy, it may just take him a few more months to get comfortable with you, they’re weird like that!
As scaredy cat as they are, I still LOVE my Shiba Inu, they are sooo sweet, cute, and always smell good! I wouldn’t trade my Vincent for the world! =) Good luck!
I have that coffee mug in your last photo!! It’s featured on my blog too!!
Michelle
Congrats on your 10k! I think that’s a great time. I am running my first one in May and shooting for 60 or under. Thanks for the motivation for my training tomorrow!
How awesome you’re back to personal training! I wanna get my certification but don’t really have the money to put out for it. Yay for your 10K2!!!
hi! i’m just wondering how do you manage to dedicate so much time to exercise everyday? 10k run + 45min elliptical = a bit too much?
heather- great idea, i’ll call a vet!
natalie- i’m so glad to know i’m not the only one with a scaredy cat shiba! she’s always been like this but it just seems to have gotten worse lately
carolinebee- thank you so much! i can’t wait to see- you’re so sweet
hey hazel- the elliptical was yesterday, the 10k was today. there’s no way i would do that much cardio unless i was doing a long race or teaching classes.
So much to say about this post!
-Congratulations on your new job as a personal trainer! I’m very excited for you because I know how much you enjoy it…and because of the extra shopping dollars ;o)
-Your doggie is so adorable. I’m sorry that she is so afraid, although unfortunately I have no advice other than to call a professional who might know something. She’s gorgeous, though!
-Love the description of “rotten cabbage” – I think you did a wonderful job and am glad you got an awesome shirt to take home with you!
Have an awesome evening!
you ran a 10 K ..then did 45 minutes on the elliptical!?!?!
power to ya woman.
nooooo i did the elliptical yesterday
congrats on your run & your new job!
have a great evening!
i added you to my blogroll.
hope thats okay.
once my brother gets back from the sandy afghan abyss im hoping to visit him in valdosta! perhaps we can meet up or something!?
Love your tip! That job sounds wonderful!! I bet you are GREAT at it. Hope your doggie becomes less-scared. Yummy eats, as usual!
<3 jess
xxx
great job w/ the run! you did a wonderful job!!!
sorry for the rough race. but you made it through and finished — awesome job!!
your new job sounds super exciting, congrats!
Ugh, I hope you feel better. This stomach bug has done a number on me…I think I smell like your race course.
I can’t wait to hear about your personal training in the future!
hahaha. cabbage run. sick.
last i heard ryan [the brother]
is returning midtolate march.
not overly sure when id be able
to make it out with school though.
and i definitely lose a bit more
interest in visiting with every
one of your posts. ;] kidding!
valdosta seems a lot like my
hometown. at least id be in
good company in georgia eh?
Aww, poor puppy. I would think she would learn soon enough on her own if she doesn’t go, she’ll be stuck for the rest of the evening?
Good luck with the new job!
congrats and gluck with the new job!
I dont have any great advice with your dog – but my dog was the saw way when I first got her last year, I finally got her to go on walks by breaking up one or two treats into little pieces, then giving them to her as she got further and further away from the – positive reinforcement i suppose =/ gluck with the dog! I feel guilty when its rainy outside because my dog doesnt like to get her paws wet, lol
yummy food eats! And no advice from me – my pupper is the same way!
I totally live and love your tip – Sunday’s are where it’s at here. I get up early, go and cook until I can’t anymore so it’s all DONE – love it and can’t say enough how much it helps us out!
that’s exactly what I do!! every sunday or monday i prep all my foods for the week! great job on the race!
Sorry you’re having scaredy pup issues! One of my dogs is afraid of EVERYTHING (his own reflection, my water bottle, the refrigerator, EVERYTHING)!
Aww… I feel bad for your scared doggie, but I don’t have any good advice… sorry my love.
I love you tip for the day- prepping is the best way to stick with healthy eating.
I don’t have any words of wisdom with the dog, but mine is much the same. It is very frustrating to say the least! One little noise and that’s it – no go. *sigh*
Good luck with the new job!