Tough today

Managed about 8 miles, but I had to walk a significant portion of it. I'll be ready for the half-marathon, but afterward, I'll take a break, and concentrate on shorter distances, to get ready for the APFT in June and repair the ankle. I don't know what the next few months holds, and I want to be as healthy as possible.

22 April 2008

This weekend I wasn't feeling so hot so I didn't run, it was the 9 miler weekend for me. So I ran 9 miles today...it was awesome. Except for miles 7 & 8...they were so tough and at that point I still had to reach the car, but the last mile or so was easy. After such a crazy week it felt good to get that all out. I ran at about a 10:15 pace the whole time and I'm very happy about that. So I'm gonna run on Thursday...about 5 miles, we have the airfield race on Saturday. I'm going to try to get a 10 miler in the Monday after the race. That way I'll have just enough time to recover for my pt test. Song for today's run was Passive by A Perfect Circle.

Long one today

Managed just under 8 miles (7.90 when measured with Google Earth), including the little side track that meant I had to double back for a half mile. Ankle still hurts like hell, and had to walk at least two miles of it, but did it. Gotta get up to about nine by next weekend, then hope to get at least one ten-miler in before the half on the tenth. Nice day, sunny for the whole run, but cool, no rain. Not like yesterday, when there was rain and freaking snow all day.

Hope all is well with everyone else.

Sorry had to do it

Team in Training

I went to my Team in Training meeting today. Pretty much I'm going to be working my ass off with fundraising. But I've got some ideas already. If anyone has other ideas let me know.

• Car Wash (with TNT group)
• Table at school
• Table at businesses
• Asking friends to post the link on their websites
• Table at the Gym
• Bake sale (with TNT group)

I'm excited, but still pretty cautious, so hopefully things will work to my advantage.

Cross training day.

Today's not a run day, but I went to the gym again and had a cardio class. It was called "A taste of group exercise". Oh. Your. God. Totally kicked my ass. We got those little stability things that are like half a stability ball and hard flat plastic on the other side and jogged on those. Picture step aerobics on jello. Then we did lunges with weights, a lot of aerobic-class like moves and then jump rope. She ends it with push ups and stretching. It was so fun!!! Tomorrow is a 5 miler. Since it's so close to the Green River Trail I was thinking of going for a run then doing the yoga class afterwards. Anyway...I'm sore. Gonna eat dinner and study. Kisses.

Today's run was full of win!

I had a pretty good morning, a shitty afternoon and an awesome run. I had a little "situation" with my unit that I shouldn't go into, but meh. So all afternoon I was putting off my run, and then finally I just had to go. I was so angry and I had a headache, but I knew I would feel worse if I didn't. So I decided to go to the Soos creek trail and do at least two miles. About 3 minutes into my run it got windy and started raining, but I was already having such a good time. Soos creek is mostly wetlands and all the trees were blooming. It was gorgeous, even with the weather. I ran slow for the first mile, then picked it up the rest of the way, kinda like a tempo run. It felt like if I slowed down, my heart was going to burst out of my chest in the good way. I stopped myself at a little over 5 miles, it was a struggle. I could've gone forever today and I'm kinda sad I didn't. I listened to a lot of coheed. Some alien ant farm and garbage too. I wish every run was this fun. My ankle is a little sore though so I'm gonna ice it for a bit. Kisses and hugs!

Too effing hot

Man, it seriously was too hot yesterday. I was supposed to do 8 miles, but had to turn back at 2.5. I weighed the pros and cons and it was too dangerous to run 8 miles in that heat. Especially since we're so used to the cold. When I got home I changed really quick and Neil and I went to Famous Dave's for dinner. Icyhot is awesome. It's the only way I got to sleep. Didn't get much sleep though...side effect of my pills include vivid nightmares. So I'm dragging today. I'm probably going to shower, clean, walk Loki and then head to the gym and lift weights for a bit. Love you guys.

Yesterday's Run

For the first time in a while, I was able to run, not fast, but for a little distance. Went a little over 5 miles, the ankle held up, but the heat got to both of us. Megan ran with a Camelbak, and we took walk breaks when needed. The intent was to do 7-8 miles, but it was just too warm. We're not quite acclimated yet. Annetta and I had a nice evening with Nick and Laura and the baby at Famous Dave's, and Megan and Neil had a date night.

This morning, the ankle is stiff and sore, but starting to ease up. Don't think I'll run today, but may do some stretching and pilates, to get the abdomen tight. Got four weeks to the half marathon, 8 weeks to my APFT. Plenty of time.

Addendum

We will be meeting at Mom's at two. Be there or be lame;)

Saturday

So Saturday, Mom & Dad have a prior engagement. So maybe meeting at the house around 1:30ish. It's going to be warm, so remember sunblock and to hydrate. Sound good?

10 April 2008

So...I went for a run this morning. I was so tired and hungry...mostly because instead of getting out of bed and going...I laid there for about 45 minutes trying to come up with reasons not to run. So finally I get out of bed, begrudgingly get dressed and go out for a run. I was so hungry that the whole time I was running was, well, you know how it feels when your blood sugar is wicked low? Now...picture that feeling while running. After about 2 miles I wanted to stop and take a nap. I seriously considered taking a nap on the sidewalk. But I finished my run, the worst part was I didn't get my runner's high till the last half mile. My ankle felt stiff at the beginning, but was great for the rest of the run. I also went to the gym today. I'm gonna see how I like this gym, so far so good. So on top of my run I did 15 min on the elliptical and 30 min on the bike. Sunday I think I'll go for a swim. See you guys Saturday.

Calendar

I added a calendar to keep up with the races...enjoy!

April 9th 2008

So tomorrow morning I'm going to do a 3 mile run just to see how the ankle holds up. Hopefully it will be good. Then in the afternoon I have an appointment at Bally. I almost joined curves, but 10% of their profits go to anti-choice organizations and I operate on the Kodos/Kang principle. Bally also has a pool!!! So I'm gonna check that out and keep my fingers crossed that I like it. I also registered for the Airfield run and the half marathon. Even though this has nothing to do with running I had an exciting afternoon...I found a puppy. I took the bus home and just as I was walking through the gate at my apartment complex I heard a truck honking and I turned to see a dog in the middle of the road. So after the truck passed I got the dog to come over to me. It was a sweet little long haired Chihuahua. He was so cute and friendly. So I took him to my vet's, about a block away, to be checked for a microchip. Then I called Neil and he picked me and Binky (named after my pet velociraptor) and we went to the animal shelter. Poor little guy didn't have a collar and wasn't micro chipped. He was super cuddly though. When we turned him over to the shelter, there was a blond girl filling out an application to adopt a dog and she said she was looking for a small dog like that. So I hope he finds his family or another one that loves him. Uber exciting day!

Holy effing crap!!!

WE HAVE TO HAVE A LONG ASS FAMILY RUN ON SATURDAY!!! The forecast for now is 72 degrees and partly cloudy. Any takers? Half Marathoners do 8 miles...10kers do 4 miles...I think...maybe 4.5. But it looks like a great day for a great run!!!

Post drill aka battle assembly

I hate being injured!!! My ankle feels a lot better, just not quite running level yet. I think 4-5 days should do the trick. In the mean time...I'm going to just do crosstraining. It's really annoying to have to stop and start training but meh...what can you do. Otherwise, I have to pick up some things today. Since I didn't go to school (left my backpack at Mom's) and in front of the computer I decided to get started on my summer volunteering applications. I've been looking into a few things...

• Kent Animal Shelter
• King County Parks
• Puget Sound Blood Center
• Woodland Park Zoo
• GLBT Community Center

So that's how I spent my run time today...I'm going to do some core exercises and hit the gym tomorrow.

Why I didn't run today...

My tooth started to hurt wicked bad today. So Neil (the awesomest hubby Evar!) went around and got me a dentist appointment at 2. It turns out that the douchebag who did my filling drilled too far in and the filling is resting on the nerve...so now I need a root canal. So I can't chew on my left side or drink anything really cold. EFFING A!!! See this is why I say dentists are med school failures!!! ARGH!

Running With Emotions!

So as you all know Nick Left today and of course i was a complete Mess! if it wasn't for my Girls I don't know where I'd be. Well First off thanks Girls for the Starbucks, Loved it! nice walk too. but tonight i went to the gym for some "Therapy" I turned on my music started to run on the good Ole' treadmill and well i started to cry. i closed my eyes and went for it, my head full of emotions and millions of "what Ifs" running through my mind. "When will i see him again?" & "Will Monica recognize her Daddy?". All of this wasn't helping my Tears so they just kept coming. Hitting the treadmill like bullets. And, all i could do was pray. For courage and some strength. and then it hit me. I'M RUNNING! I opened my eyes and looked at the timer...i had been running for 32minutes STRAIGHT! i couldn't believe it. I usually stop for a break after five. But, Oh Man was my Mind going in all sorts of directions. But when i saw the Timer, i Smiled. Running with Emotions is a crazy feeling but boy does it get your heart going. So today all in all was a bitter Sweet Day, i got a great Work out but I'll Miss my Hubby....:):

01 April 2008

My run today was much better than yesterday. And shorter! I ran my usual 3 miler and it was so pretty. the sun was coming up over the Cascades. You could see the snow on them...gorgeous. It was frakkin cold though. My ears nearly froze off!!! So I'm going to RRS (Road Runner Sports) and getting a headband tomorrow. And I think I gotta re-train my body to run first thing in the morning... at about 2 miles I was so tired that I was starting to slouch. I just kept telling myself that I would be going downhill any minute now. That's the beautiful thing about running, it teaches you to savor the downhills, appreciate the flats, and conquer the hills. And I know Mom is gonna look at me like I'm nuts, but I love to run hills. I think it's the feeling of conquering a task that looked so hard. All and all a good run. Tomorrow after school I'm going to RRS and then for my cross training I think I'm gonna take Loki for an hour long walk. I really don't know what I'm gonna run this weekend... I really think that a 3-4 miler is enough for this weekend, I'll just jump to 8 miles the next weekend. It'll suck, but I know I can do it as long as I'm careful and take plenty of walk breaks. Much Love!!!!