Roni’s Weight Watchen Page(s) - Take 2 (the rebuild)

...I ran so far away.
I just ran, I ran all night and day…

Ok, sorry. That was stuck in my head all night. The reason you ask? Well, you guessed it, I RAN! Not only did I run but I did it outside in my hilly community. I’m not quite sure how far. I’m estimating about 2.5 miles but I never stopped to walk, not once! I held a nice steady jog pace. I think I started out too fast at first and then I slowed down and took my time. Based on my new iPod mix (see below) I ran for about 33 minutes. Not to shabby for this recent exercise convert and running newbie! ;~P

On the food front, I’m not as proud of myself. Ever since this weekend, I’m having a hard time shaking off the munchies. I swear when I eat more refined carbs and sugar (what I ate all weekend) fending off cravings is really tough for the next few days. I truly believe our diets really affect the way our bodies run and react which affects what we crave. I caved into some of those cravings today but I’ll be right back on track tomorrow. Especially because I’m totally prepared with a kitchen full of produce and a fridge full of leftovers for lunches. I made an experimental casserole today and I still have tons of watermelon leftover from last week.

So here’s the new running mix. Be warned some of these selections are explicit, but boy did it keep me going. And my favorite Smashing Pumpkins song got me sprinting for the last 1-2 minutes of the run! Hope you find it useful. :~)

Song	Artist	Album	Length
Eleanor Rigby	The Beatles	The Beatles 1	2:07
Keep the Car Running	Arcade Fire	Neon Bible	3:29
Peace Frog	The Doors	Morrison Hotel	2:57
Just a Girl	No Doubt	Tragic Kingdom	3:29
Guerilla Radio	Rage Against The Machine	The Battle of Los Angeles	3:26
Sabotage	The Beastie Boys	The Sounds of Science	3:00
Gone Daddy Gone	Violent Femmes	Add It Up (1981-1993)	3:05
Kick Out the Jams	MC5	Big Bang: Best of the Mc5	2:54
Crazy	Gnarls Barkley	St. Elsewhere	2:58
X.Y.U.	Smashing Pumpkins	Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness	7:07
Total Running Time:			34:30

Labels: journal, music, workouts

So much for the early to bed concept, it’s just about midnight and I’m up playing with my brand new toy! I can’t believe I’m a MAC user now. Well, almost. I’m still writing this post on my PC but only because the new MAC isn’t completely set up yet. It will probably take me a few day, but I’m super excited!

Besides the new computer, I accomplished a lot today. First the toddler and I had a little fun in the kitchen making fruit kabobs. Then, it was off to the gym where I actually ran for 5K on the treadmill. I’m still in a state of shock! I mean, me, a runner. HA! When did this chubby, lazy computer geek with the short spiky hair turn into a skinny, active MAC user who runs for fun with a long ponytail flapping in the wind?? I mean seriously, it’s just crazy.

Ok, back to these M’s. We covered the midnight, the MAC, the Movie so onto the Music. A few people have asked what’s on my iPod for workouts. WOW that’s tough for me because I have SO much. I could probably do a weekly workout mix post. Hey, w-a-i-t a minute, that’s not a bad idea! I’m not making any promises but when I make a new mix, I try and post it. For now this is my running mix, and I’m happy to report it was just about long enough for my 5K!

Just so you know I always start and end with slower songs for a warm up and cool down.

Song	Artist	Album	Length
Mad World	Michael Andrews & Gary Jules	Donnie Darko - Original Soundtrack & Score	3:08
Debaser	Pixies	Wave of Mutilation: The Best of Pixies	2:52
Into Action	Tim Armstrong	A Poet's Life	3:42
Go, Go, Go	The Backyardigans	The Backyardigans: Born to Play	1:18
I'm Not Okay (I Promise)	My Chemical Romance	Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge	3:09
Party Up (Up in Here)	DMX	And Then There Was X	4:29
Sly	The Cat Empire	Two Shoes	3:54
I'm Shipping Up to Boston	Dropkick Murphys	The Departed	2:34
Bomb the Twist	The 5.6.7.8's	Bomb the Twist	2:26
Baby Brother	The White Stripes	Icky Thump	2:11
The Story	Brandi Carlile	The Story	3:59
Total Running Time:			33.30

Labels: journal, music