Burning nose-Part 2

So I worked out at the gym yesterday. Did the elliptical for about 16mins for about 2.42miles then moved to the tread for 15mins for about 1.62miles. Ended w/ some upper body strength training. The nose burned before I started & after I was done. But at least I didn't have to carry any Kleenex w/ me! Still burning this morning(I know exciting stuff here!..I won't be offended if you would rather read about ANYTHING else other than this). I think my body is trying to get sick on me & I am NOT havin' it!(as if I can control that..lol)

But I have to put this question out there to anyone reading..Does anyone who goes to the gym & have to wait for a machine & will get dirty looks from the person using it? This has happened to me a few times w/ a personal trainer who is w/ someone on the machine that I want to use. I wait patiently giving plenty of personal space so they don't feel like I am breathing down their necks but I still get the evil eye from the trainer & sarcastic,joking(but not really) comment that "Are you waiting?". Well of course I am just standing here in front of the machine,staring you down,silently counting your reps til you're done. I am always polite & say that I am but to take their time(of course that DOES NOT mean you should be taking 2-3min rests between each set..I mean if you need that much time then MAYBE the weight is too heavy?..hmm?). Then the trainer usually says,"You can go to another machine & then come back when we're done." To which I say,"That I have a particular order in which I use these machines". Besides I know that if I leave someone else might take my spot. I HATE it when this happens! I am not going huff & puff beside you or even worse ask very rudely when you are going to be done but I am going to wait & NO I will not move to another machine! What I really like to say is "I am waiting..Get over it & do your reps". But I try to bite my tongue because I know that does not solve anything.

Anywhooose sorry for the long rant but just had to get that out. On tap for today is a 2+miler around my hood followed w/ some lower body strength training. I'm out!

Run in the cold

Went for a run yesterday. Did 3.1miles in 26:06. Not too shabby. Weather was slightly chilly about 50s,sunny but very little breeze. I heart running in the cold although I don't like having to put too much effort in what to wear. In the summer it's all about sports bra,shorts,socks,shoes. Low maintance! This is my 1st time running in the cold & I never realized how much planning it takes into putting together an outfit. I know it's all about layers but by the time I put everything on,I have already had a workout!..;-) Although it seems as if I brought a little friend back w/ me from my run yesterday. Say hello to Mr. Sniffles. My nose is burning like I have to sneeze but I don't & instead I sit here at my desk w/ a Kleenex hovering around my face as if I have some contagious disease. Yesterday on my run my nose was doing as much running as the rest of my body! I wonder if you could time that? What would the splits be? I know,I know it takes little to amuse me.

Well I plan on hitting the gym today for some treadmill & elliptical time as well as some upper body strength training. Should be fun w/ a burning nose!

Intro

Not quite sure how to start this. I mean it's my 1st post that sets the tone(or either have you running screaming for the hills wondering why I thought my life would be interesting enough to read). But here goes...

I am 30-something single gal living in Virginia who started running(due to peer pressure from a trainer) about 9 months ago. I love to read,run(although not necessairly together),cook(in my own mind-but no one has died-not that I know of-from my dishes). Sometimes crazy stuff happens to me but I have no one around to share it w/. So I am here to post my musings about life& the pursuit of the perfect run.