Day 324

Today I was actually able to talk almost like I normally do! YAY! the whole squeeking like Minnie Mouse thing was getting very old! And, I can finally breathe through my nose again :) Oh the simple joys that make me so happy!
To celebrate my returned abilities, I joined Mi on her lunch hour walk around the building. We did a full mile again. I am definitely going to need to bring better shoes for the future though. Mine today were alright until I noticed the blister that had been rubbed on the top of my foot. Anyways...
When I got off it was GORGEOUS outside! Seriously, today's weather was perfect!! So, I decided to get outside and push myself. I am SO proud of myself - I jogged 2 miles!Of course I would have LOVED to do 3.1, but considering I haven't jogged in forever and have been sick all week I am thrilled I accomplished what I did. :) I even managed to make it at a decent rate - averaged 12 minutes a mile, which is pretty much my normal speed. I also got a bit of a bonus - one of the guys in the complex (I jogged around my apartments) said, "Geeze, you make it around quick". Hehe - I am SLOW according to athletes, but to this guy I was a speedster. :) I love perspective! My times were:

1st lap - 5:59 min - j
2nd lap - 11:59 min - j
3rd lap - 18:26 min - j
4th lap - 24:53 min - j
5th lap - 33:11 min - w

Oh and today I ordered one of the ab mat things that I used at the gym last week. It was a bit more than I would have liked it to be ($30), but I really think it will be worth the investment! I LOVED how easy it made doing sit-ups. :) I just hope it doesn't take too long to get here.