The insanity continues...

  My life has just been insane lately.
  I was proud of myself last week - I finally hit 10 miles for the week (or just over to be honest) and couldn't wait to do it again.... but that didn't happen this week and probably won't this week we're going into either.  Once again, life has exploded.
  Not for lack of trying to exercise though - I've set up and had to postpone 2 running dates with one of my students, which always makes me feel terrible.  I had to cancel today because I'm still in massive amounts of pain from this weekend.  Our outdoors group went on a camping trip and a 12 mile kayaking adventure.  I was exhausted and ready to stop after 6 miles, but we pushed through and did all 12.  Today, I am feeling it!  Between the sunburned knees (seriously?!) and the dull throb across my shoulders... has not been pleasant.  And also has been a constant reminder that I need to work on my upper body again!
  The trip itself was wonderful and as always, a pleasure getting to know new students.  I believe we took about 15 with us and they all seemed to have a blast, which made it worthwhile.
  Last week I kicked butt with my running.  Class was especially hard - I showed up early and got 2 miles in before Jessica arrived.  Then Eddie doubled everything she had to do for me.  I ended up running an additional 1.5 miles along with the killer cardio we did (mtn climber, squats against the wall, medicine ball toss, crunches - ask Jessica about that special one! ha ha).  Needless to say, after class ended I was exhausted!  I hit Zumba up on Thursday against my boss's wishes (she felt I needed a day off) but in the end it was a good thing.  Helped stretch my muscles again and calmed down some of the pain from the day before.
  Then I took Friday off and kayaked on Saturday.  Zumba is a nice cardio kick for me twice a week and I'm sad I'm only going to one class this week but happy because I'm going home for a week!!
  I haven't been home since January so it's going to be nice to see my friends, my told students and old co-workers.  I decided the one time I'll be able to get back to NC would be Homecoming - and what better time to go back?  I'll be staying with friends the entire time and hopefully will be able to catch up with some very missed people.
  I'm planning on packing two sets of running clothes but I'm not sure at this point if I'll be wearing them or not.  I've talked to 3 different friends about running together but we'll see whose schedules coordinate and go from there.  I do plan on running at least one or two nights - I want to test myself and see if I can run my old course, how far I can get and if I can still get tat amazing "runner's high" from the hills.  I miss that intense happy rush so much!
  Before I go I'm planning on a run tomorrow night with a student, Zumba on Tuesday and class on Wed so I'll have a decent start to the week before I go.  And the goal is to not eat too unhealthy while I'm there (or drink too many beers either! I miss NC beer... not gonna lie!).  I also have to make sure I'm well rested while I'm there as well - I can't afford to get sick upon my return - I'll be returning to our Homecoming Week followed by Choice Week/Boobie Bash and then Halloween.  I love October but it always flies by!
  I can't promise I'll be able to update while I'm gone - my internet will be at the mercy of the on-campus library, but I'll definitely be updating via Twitter (RDinMotion) so if you need a fix that badly, check it out and friend me there.
  I will try to update again before I leave.  Maybe I'll even be able to talk about the Wii yoga I keep planning on trying each morning but never seem to be able to get up to do!
  Anyway, hope your week went well and I hope this week is even better!!