Thursday, December 2, 2010

...the start of December.



Technically, it was still November, but it seems that we had a little taste of winter last week.

But in better news!!!

Take a look at my new toy! An early Christmas present from Frank to me and me to Frank.

We wrestled it into the upstairs bedroom (it was really heavy! and we had to kick Aislinn downstairs, again, to accomplish this). And then we took pictures and each had a try on it.

Since yesterday, I have already logged over 6 miles on it! Don't believe me? Ask my knees...they'll tell you. Ouch!

Even Tuck had a try. After a few stumbles and crashes into the wall behind the treadmill, he got the hang of it and really enjoyed it.

Oh! And what's even cooler? This machine comes with a wireless iFit membership that allows you to load up Google maps so you can run actual routes, like in real life! I can load up the Boston marathon, or a local route, or a crazy hill run through the Alps. And when I hook up my laptop and place it on the console I can even watch as I run those routes on the street view of Google maps. Isn't that crazy? Awesome!

This morning, when Frank got up to go to his 7am bball practice, Mackendra woke up and decided to go for a little walk on the 'mill. Isn't that weird?

So, we have no excuses any more. We can't say, "Ohhhhh, its raining," or "Oh, too bad, its too cold, and dark," or "I don't like having to get all dressed up to go running." Now, we just walk across the hall...we can even run naked! Ha ha ha!

So, as an early New Year's resolution to match my early Christmas present...I'm going to run more often.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Hi Tanya!!!!!
I don't know if you remember me, but I played on a basketball team that you coached back in 1999-2000 (Kelly Road Secondary senior girls). I was thinking about you the other day because I was shooting some hoops in the gym and I was having so much fun it reminded me of high school. I just wanted to say Hi and I hope you are doing well (from what I can tell of your blog you seem to be doing well). Your children look lovely.
I am still in the US getting my PhD in Genetics, but I should be finished next semester. Then the world is my oyster and I have to decide where to go next. Anyways, take care, and maybe I'll be able to get in touch with you at some point (england.s.hb@gmail.com).

Love, Samantha England
ps, I was a post for you, if that helps you remember.

Tanya Johnson said...

Samantha, of course I remember you. What a surprise! I'll email you so we can catch up.

Tanya