8 for 9... that's right... I skipped a day !

100 day workout challenge - I'm eight outta 9 ... The hip won yesterday and I took the day off. However, I gotta say, getting up on Monday morning and having my little Polar watch say "check your weekly progress" and have it say exercise count = 7 was kinda cool :) Today, somehow I managed 50 minutes on the windtrainer... it wasn't easy. Serious motivation issue.

Tomorrow is 'surgery consent' day. I'm completely stressed out about this stupid little piggy surgery. Seriously... it's a stupid little toe. It does hurt and it does look like a Shrek toe after any major walking / exercise. But knock me out and throw me on a surgery table is a bit stressful. Gotta weigh out the pros and cons I guess... if I wait, it's gonna get worse... and if I do it now it screws up my 100 day challenge and messes with my running schedule :(

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Cool new finds... courtesy of Hungry Girl :

Luna Protein Bars - It takes a pretty good protein bar to impress us, and Luna has done it (no surprise there -- Luna rocks). These new, all-natural nougat-y bars come in Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cookie Dough, and Chocolate Cherry Almond. They taste really good (especially that choc-PB one!) and come in under 200 cals per bar. Each has 180 - 190 calories, 6 - 9g fat, 105 - 230mg sodium, 19 - 21g carbs, 3g fiber, 13 - 15g sugars, and 12g protein (POINTS® value 3 - 4*). Fuel up, people!

And oooohhhhh to dream..... wouldn't one of these be uber-fun ?

Run Wild Missoula Running Camp Retreat for Women

Tarkio, Montana

September 2010 Weekend: $250 double runwildmissoula.org

Think of this as your "girls just want to have fun" weekend running getaway. Run Wild started this camp last year to give women runners a comfortable setting to learn how to improve their running, exercise and relax. Unpretentious and laid-back, this retreat is for women who love to run.

Professional female runners lead workouts on both trails and roads for a total run time of 2.5 hours between Friday night and Sunday morning. In between runs, Camp Coordinator Eva Dunn-Froebig ensures a girly good time with yoga, foot soaks and do-it-yourself pedicures and massages.

Accommodations: The camp keeps costs low by using a member of the Run Wild Missoula Club's spacious home, located on the Clark Fork River just 50 miles west of Missoula, Montana.

Cuisine: Everyone helps prepare energizing and nutritious meals in true camp fashion. Fresh food is purchased daily.

What to Bring: Even though it's just one weekend, you'll want to check a bag, as you're encouraged to stow your favorite alcoholic beverage. Montana weather is unpredictable throughout fall, so pack running attire suitable for both warm and cool conditions, as well as comfortable clothing for yoga and lounging. Bring a swimsuit and a towel for the hot tub.

Run for Rejuvenation

Women's Quest Hawaii Relaxation Retreat The Big Island of Hawaii

March 2010 Week: $2,550 single, $2,200 double womensquest.com/retreats.htm

If your relationship with running has been all work and no play, prepare for radical change. Women's Quest puts renewal above racing. This retreat is for women looking to kick back and relax in a gorgeous island setting.

Daily runs are done in the gentle morning sun. Don't feel like running? No problem. Go for a hike, walk the beach or even sleep in. Founder and Director Colleen Cannon fills the rest of your days with ocean swims, snorkeling, kayaking, daily yoga and hikes around Volcanoes National Park. Learn a process she calls Heart's Desire, which includes journaling and creative exercises designed to unleash your dreams.

Accommodations: Sojourn at an ocean-side retreat center called Hale Kai on a secluded bay. You'll reside in an artsy bungalow set in a tropical garden.

Cuisine: Look forward to fresh gourmet meals served with a view. Dinners like creamy coconut curry topped with grilled fish are delivered with salads, tropical fruit and the best Kona coffee.

What to Bring: Think beachwear--hats, sunglasses, sundresses and strappy sandals. Runs are on the road, so one sturdy pair of running shoes that can double for hikes will do the trick. Bring a rain jacket for Volcanoes. Everything else should be your easy, breezy cozies--yoga pants, sarongs, organic cotton tanks.