Showing posts with label RunKeeper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RunKeeper. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Finally!!!

I took my road bike out!! The air quality was only slightly murky. But the sun was shining, there wasn't any new snow so cross country skiing wasn't an option. And I couldn't wait to test drive my new bike.
My pretty pretty bike! And of course I tracked my course on my RunKeeper App! I have already converted 3 people, and I'm pushing to make everyone buy this App. I should be getting paid for this. (Speaking of which, feel free to click on the ads running on the side of my blog. We get 10 cents a click! Feel free to click all of them! Thanks Meghan! My sister is a loyal clicker!) Anywho... The ride was amazing.
As you can see my intensity is much greater cycling then it is skiing. Not as many pictures to be taken while cycling.
And yes, I am in love with cycling too! I only had one near miss when my visiting teacher tried to run me over! Whatevs... Maybe she really doesn't like bringing me treats every month like she says! So great! So many fun things to try!!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Girls Day Out

So I am obsessed with skiing at Bonneville now, super convenient and the fact that you can take dogs off leash there is a huge plus. So I raced home from work today because I had a break before going back tonight. When I realized all of my ski clothes were still in the washer. I threw some stuff in the dryer for 5 minutes. I couldn't wait any longer, I pulled out all my wet clothes and threw them on. My body heat would dry it, right? I took Cleo with me this time. Cleo off leash is just much more obedient. She just came that way.
So I started my RunKeeper app, this time figured out how to have it alert me every mile I skied. It's so neat to know how far you have gone, and how long you have been going without missing a beat. Literally, the app voice just tells you right over your music.
Cleo was so fun to ski with, until she spotted some deer droppings on the track and didn't get out of the way in time.
She had the time of her life, and it blows my mind how fast she is. Caesar was just gangly up until about a month ago.
The scenery as always was beautiful. So we had a great day skiing, and bonding as girls. When we got home Caesar had left a very clear message that he did not appreciate being left at home.
I will admit this was my fault. I had filled up our Costco boxes with our trash and left it at the foot of the stairs to take it out later. I forgot and left it there. Caesar some how managed to get out of his kennel and had his way with the trash.
To make sure that he is never left out again.
Ughhh.... Exhausting!
I came home and Caesar had guilt written all over him. Usually he begs for attention when we come home. This time he bolted out the door and I couldn't get him back inside. To his credit though he stayed off the bed and couches!
And this is what I recommend to any pet owner. Nature's Miracle will get rid of any stain! So fantastic! And this carpet powder keeps the house from smelling like a pet shop! Just a little FYI from me to you!

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Cross Country take 2

I gave the Bonneville golf course a try this time and it was so great. I went sans dogs this time but next time they will definitely be bringing them for an off leash run. Couldn't be better.
The first few dips caused a few falls. However the second time lap I can proudly say NO falls! Fabulous. I would say there was marked improvement. Still working on not expending too much energy on my limbs flailing about. I'm getting there. This picture was from my first wardrobe change. I forgot how hot you get.
Just a lovely picture of all the inversion I was on top of.
And a refreshing picture of the mountains! The best part of this expedition was I tried out my new app RunKeeper. I forgot about it on the first lap. Turned it on on my second and it was awesome! I recommend this app to everyone.
I just have the free version and it was flawless. Here are some screen shots if you're interested.
You can set it to any activity you like including running in the treadmill.
Then it maps your course. Even in the middle of a golf course! And your calories and time! Then it logs it on your online account and show your improvement! Awesome!