Even though it’s Labor Day, I spent a good portion of my day working. I got a lot done, so I guess I’m feeling okay about working on my day off.
Around 2:00 pm, I took a break to eat lunch, which was leftover Herbed Cheese Pizza from last night.
And a salad with tomatoes, green pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
Pizza + salad = good lunch! 
Snack
As an afternoon snack, I combined an Oatmeal Raisin Bar with leftover cinnamon-pear topping from breakfast. It was an awesome dessert-like snack.
Workout
Just a little while ago, I got back from a GREAT interval workout using a podcast from MotionTraxx. MotionTraxx has the BEST podcasts for workouts– seriously, I love them! When I was training for a half marathon last spring, I raved about their “Fitness Magazine Half-Marathon Mix,” and now I am obsessed with their “Drop a Jeans Size ‘09″ series.
This afternoon, I did their “30-Minute Cardio Machine Melter,” which is meant for cardio machine workouts, but I took it outside for a running workout. I covered a little over 3 miles in 30 minutes, and seriously pushed myself during the sprint intervals. I kicked my own butt! My stupid hip is already sore from running, but I’m meeting with an orthopedic surgeon tomorrow afternoon, so hopefully, the end of all this hip pain will be soon.
It’s Mal’s turn to cook tonight! His meal sounds like it will be delicious! We just cracked a bottle of wine, so I’m off to enjoy and help my hubby cook.
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Sorry about your hip. :-/ But congrats on a great workout! I’ll be sure to check out that link because who doesn’t need help with interval motivation.
Sorry your hip is still hurting you. I have hip issues too. I can’t run as much as I used to. Sad! We played tennis and I went on a run today. It was a great day! Enjoy your dinner!
I did lots of work today too! But I think the fall-like weather is conducive to it. Good luck with the hip! I’m training for the Boston half marathon in October and I think I just threw out my knee.
I run with MotionTraxx all the time. actually i learned about their podcasts from you, and so glad that i did!
hope you enjoy dinner!
Working today, too! I’m ok with working when other people are off, though, because when you are self employed you are helping you. And I’m ok with helping me all the time!
mmm leftover pizza + salad is a great lunch! the promise of leftovers the next day is always what keeps me from eating way too much pizza… moderation means i get it more times!
Mmm, leftover homemade pizza sounds delicious. And that pear topping would be great on oatmeal, too.
Good luck with your appointment. I hope they can help you.
Your pizza looks yummy. I’m having pizza for dinner!
Working on your day off sucks, but I also like the sense of accomplishment when you’re done. Yummy looking lunch!
I’m so sorry about your hip!! i have hip pains from running too. Some hip strengthening exercises helped me IMMENSELY though. good luck!
i worked on my day off too! rough stuff! but at least you get that feeling of accomplishment! I think i may make your oat bars as a reward
i’m a HUGE fan of motiontraxx as well! i have a boatload of their free podcasts, and i swear, they really get me moving! glad you enjoy ‘em as well. hope the hip heals up
Thanks for the tip about motiontraxx, I will be checking it out. Good luck with the orthopedic surgeon tomorrow, I hope they have something positive to say.
Good luck tomorrow! I have been having lower back and hip pain for about two weeks. Ugh!Ill be working the night away on a red eye back to Boston. Double ugh!
Sorry about the hip. I hope the orthopedist has some answers. I know how frustrating it can be to want to run and not be able to due to injury (I dealt with my back problems and couldn’t run for over a year).
At least you feel good about getting work done even if you were working. It’s better than having to work and hating every minute of it.
I know you’ve said this sometime before, but what exactly happened to your hip? I’m sorry you’re having to deal with it
Hips & knees man! Not cool.
Leftover pizza is always good–sometimes I think it’s better than fresh-outta-the-oven pizza!
I swear Motiontraxx use subliminal messages or something, I have my best runs when I listen to them!
Sorry to hear your hip is still giving you issues. I hope you can get some answers from the doctor. Best wishes!