He’s A Cold-Hearted Snake

Look into his eyes…uh oh…he’s been telling lies.

Last week was a great week.

I was strong and accomplished more than ever.

Thursday morning I had the Venice Beach run/walk. Jonathan was taking us so I grabbed him for a little chat before we left. Here’s how it went down.

Dee: “I only have 11 days left and my goal is to run a mile before I leave here. So far I’ve only run for 3 minutes. Can you work with me this morning to push me to 5 minutes?”

Jonathan: “Sure, I can do that.”

But here’s how it really went down.

We go to Venice Beach and Jonathan had to let us all out so he could park the van. I started walking with Roberto knowing Jonathan would catch up with us. He did.

And then it began.

Jonathan: “Okay, let’s start a slow jog and get to 2 minutes and see how it goes.”

He’s such a liar!

Jonathan:   “C’mon…you can go for another minute.”


                   “Let’s try for another minute.”


                   “Let’s try for another to get to 5 minutes right now.”


                   “You can do another minute.”


                    “Let’s just take it one minute at a time.”


Before I knew it I had run a mile. It took me 20 minutes, but I was concerned with lung capacity, not speed.

And just like that I achieved another goal I wasn’t sure I was ready for just yet.

I got a 5 minute walking break, then he had me run the mile back…I did that in 19 minutes. So I ran 2 miles when all I wanted to do was run for 5 minutes. Sheesh! Way to push a girl, Jonathan.

Jonathan: “Well, we need to find a new goal for you now.”

Dee: “Believe me, I’m not leaving the goal up to you…you’ll have me in an Iron Woman contest next week!”

But alas, after almost 2 hours in the hot tub with Maria & Joe on Friday night we three came to a few decisions.

Joe’s never done the Santa Monica stairs…he’s doing them this Friday morning with Maria & me.

Joe & I haven’t done the bike-hike-bike. I just know Arleigh will schedule me for that particular workout this week because it’s my last week and she believes in me. So, Joe & I have decided to do the bike-hike-bike together. Lord, help us!

Maria & I have decided to play basketball this week with our girl Desi & the guys.

And…Maria and I will be playing water polo this week.

Wish us luck!