On The Go

February is here and passing quickly, and all is well here at the Lykins house!  John and I both made some pretty heavy duty fitness goals for 2009 so the past month has been filled with much activity and and lots of sore muscles and sweat- all in a good way though! 

   

Recently we had the chance to go visit the 'Spanish Steps' at Orote Point for a bit of hiking and snorkeling with friends, and it was a great trip!  I must confess though, the current was pretty strong the day we went, and I'm a wimpy snorkeler, so I had a death grip on John almost the whole time.  What really sent me over the edge was coming nose to nose with a curious barracuda.  Although I'm sure he was just taking a peek at my awkward splashing, the mere sight of him up in my face just about sent me into orbit.  I stuck to the very shallow water after that.  The barracuda of course did not give chase and I'm sure lost interest in me the moment I was out of his eye line, but part of me was certain he was just out there waiting for me, so I spent the next hour or so just sitting in the shallows, looking at all the small fish and sea life that resided directly next to the shoreline.  In spite of the barracuda encounter, the trip was great.  Spanish Steps is a pretty unspoiled spot, so the fish and sea life are prolific!

Neither John nor I are football fans, but luckily there are enough sports nuts in the Navy that John got the day off to watch the game since it was "Superbowl Monday"here due to the time difference.  I volunteered that day for the USO Superbowl party, so John tagged along and played some Nintendo until I finished my shift.  Later that week I went to Zumba certification workshop, which was a blast, and then on Friday John and I ran one of the little 5K fun runs they do monthly on the base.  I was so proud of myself because it was the first 5K I have run straight through without even a short walk break. Now I'm just focusing on shaving some minutes off my time and building up my endurance so that I can start training for a 10K.  I'm going to start with a personal trainer next month, so I can't wait for that!  Although it was kind of a sad moment, John and I both turned off our World of Warcraft accounts, but have since filled up our time with lots of fitness focused activities. 

This weekend is Valentine's Day, but no big plans for us.  We may go for a hike or a beach run, but with the economy in such a horrible state, I have a hard time going out on splurging on frivolous stuff simply in the name of a Hallmark holiday.  Every day is Valentine's Day when you are married to the man you love more than anything, so we'll be happy to let the 14th pass without much fanfare.  We will however, be thinking of our friends and family back home and sending much love their way!!

Comments

[mike]

Oh... I like the new look here. Good job on the 5k. After kicking butt myself, running all of 2007 and much of 2008, I've been a slug since the baby was born. I went back to Purdy Gym tonight to jog a 1.5 miler, and my legs are jello now. Ganbatte on the 10k... you can do it!

Mike

[sallywing]

WOW - some great adventures! I am glad you finally got down to Spanish Steps. I'm sure the barracuda you met was in league with the shark that has your name (lol). Dad, David & I have a renewed fitness focus as well - and I am going to my first ZUMBA class tonight! I can't wait!
We celebrated Val-day for you at Chili's with David (he blesses our hearts!)
Call me - we have lots to catch up! xoxox - mom

[Ginny]

Great pics on your posts! I am going to try running once the weather breaks here in Michigan. By the way I saw 'The Namesake' Excellent movie. I'm now waiting for slumdog to come out.

[rian worthington]

hey kool pics

[Dad]

are you and John permanently off of WOW?