And the payback from yesterday sets in...my quads are tight!! I did go to the gym. I started with a mile to warm up, with some streaching. Then I lifted with arms and did some core work and finished with a mile cool down and more streaching. (The running was in total about 250 calories).
Still feeling like a bloated fat cow...but at least my workout felt good.
Wednesday
Tuesday
August 28, 2007
It was my last day before school started and it was gorgeous outside so I went for a nice long run on the Lakefront path. I've never taken the time to drive somewhere to run, so this was a wonderful treat. I ran from Foster to the Lake Front Theatre at Fullerton and back. I was getting tired on the way back so I walked a little (and let's face it, I didn't eat much today). Turns out it was about 9 miles--close to 10 if you count the detours I ran around the tennis courts in north Lincoln Park looking for a bathroom (when you gotta go, you gotta go!).
It's amazing I'm starting to dig these longer runs. I wish I was a little faster, but then I wonder if I'd enjoy them so much. It's so wonderful to take in everything and just enjoy movement. Looking at the water, and the sail boats...even the butterflies flitting around the path. Even with all the crap that's been going on (doctors, bad test results, bad news...ect.) this run definitely reminded me that I'm surrounded by beauty and truly blessed.
It's amazing I'm starting to dig these longer runs. I wish I was a little faster, but then I wonder if I'd enjoy them so much. It's so wonderful to take in everything and just enjoy movement. Looking at the water, and the sail boats...even the butterflies flitting around the path. Even with all the crap that's been going on (doctors, bad test results, bad news...ect.) this run definitely reminded me that I'm surrounded by beauty and truly blessed.
Monday
August 27, 2007
I went to the gym after my doctors appointment...while some of the news could have been worse, a lot of it could have been much better. I had Hector kick my ass with the weights. Basicly a little of everything--arms, legs and core. Then I beat on myself for another hour on the eliptical machine...6 miles later I decided that I needed to go and eat some cupcakes.
I know eating crap isn't going to solve anything, but the buttercreme frosting on a 1/2 dozen cupcakes, a mini frozen pizza and some milk sure took my mind off things for a while. Maybe there will be some better news at the appointment tomorrow.
I know eating crap isn't going to solve anything, but the buttercreme frosting on a 1/2 dozen cupcakes, a mini frozen pizza and some milk sure took my mind off things for a while. Maybe there will be some better news at the appointment tomorrow.
Sunday
August 26, 2007
I made it to the gym late today, but at least I went. I ran a 5k--3.1 miles (400 calories) in 35 minutes.
Then I went to Chipotle. I'm not sure it even balances out, but that burrito bowl was awesome!!
Then I went to Chipotle. I'm not sure it even balances out, but that burrito bowl was awesome!!
Saturday
August 25, 2007
Still retaining fluids...feeling icky. Hector has been MIA (Hector...where are you?!?!)
Went to the gym, did 5 miles on the elliptical.
Went to the gym, did 5 miles on the elliptical.
Friday
August 24, 2007
Really, getting tired of August sucking my ass. My blood test results were not good. I'm anemic and have really low iron, as well as a Factor 8 deficiency. Further more, my Creatinine levels are way high...that means my kidneys aren't working properly. Therefore, I'm retaining fluids...that whole gaining 10 lbs. of fluid in one day sucks. To top it off, I can't see the doctor until next week...grr....
Now that I've bitched about it. I walked from the car place home ('bout a mile) and then I did 4 miles on the elliptical at the gym.
Now that I've bitched about it. I walked from the car place home ('bout a mile) and then I did 4 miles on the elliptical at the gym.
Wednesday
August 22, 2007
I tried running on my sore foot today. I made it about a 1/2 mile before I started to get sore...So I headed back. Sad that it was 5 minutes out and 10 minutes back. I headed to the gym and got on the eliptical for an hour and did 5 miles (about 600 calories).
Total for the day: 6 miles
Total for the day: 6 miles
Monday
Sunday
August 19, 2007
I decided to try to give the foot a go today. I did it on the elptical, because I figured I'd be less apt to reinjure it. I did 7 miles (800-ish calories)--slow and easy. My foot's a little tight now, slightly sore. I think that I'll be doing my runs on the eliptical for a while. But it's better than nothing...I've missed it! I just wish that I could play out side!! :) It's a good thing I don't have to be training for anything specific.
Saturday
August 18, 2007
Today is the first day my foot has felt a little better. I didn't run on it at all, but I did go to the gym. I lifted for an hour (arms and legs) and did some core work--whatever I could do with out aggravating it.
Thursday
August 16, 2007
I'm not sure what I did to my left foot, but it's definately not feeling good. It hurts on the top, and I feel as if I'm walking like an old lady. I've had trouble walking let alone running, and it's swollen so I took Tuesday and Wednesday off.
I did go to the go to the gym this morning. It's nice to be there early when there's on one there. I worked my arms...bench, incline bench, row (machine and free), flys, bi's, tri's, and some core work too. I just really wanted to work out, but still stay off my foot. I hope it starts to feel better soon, sitting on my butt is driving me nuts!
I did go to the go to the gym this morning. It's nice to be there early when there's on one there. I worked my arms...bench, incline bench, row (machine and free), flys, bi's, tri's, and some core work too. I just really wanted to work out, but still stay off my foot. I hope it starts to feel better soon, sitting on my butt is driving me nuts!
Monday
August 13, 2007
Today I headed to the gym. Most would say that I deserve a day off, but maybe I’ll do that tomorrow. While I’m still excited and proud of myself, I still felt some soreness. I ran an easy mile, did a little core and some lifting with my arms, nothing huge. I actually did it more to loosen up and stretch. I’m still a little sore, but I know the stretching did some good.
On another note, there was a comment on my other blog for the ½ Marathon yesterday. Apparently this person used her GPS and the course was actually 13.95 miles (several other GPS users corroborated)…more than ¾ of a mile longer than it should have been. That makes me feel tons better about my time, because it means that I probably did run 13.1 miles in under 2:45. Hooray for setting a goal and achieving it!!! (still doing the happy dance!!)
On another note, there was a comment on my other blog for the ½ Marathon yesterday. Apparently this person used her GPS and the course was actually 13.95 miles (several other GPS users corroborated)…more than ¾ of a mile longer than it should have been. That makes me feel tons better about my time, because it means that I probably did run 13.1 miles in under 2:45. Hooray for setting a goal and achieving it!!! (still doing the happy dance!!)
Sunday
August 12, 2007
I did it!!! First ½ Marathon!! (insert happy dance here Woo-Hoo!!)
This morning was the Chicago Distance Classic and while there’s a strong possibility it’s due to a runner’s high, I never thought I’d run 13.1 miles and have this big of a smile on my face!! (Still doing the happy dance)
It wasn’t all smooth sailing; I did hit a few speed bumps. The first slight problem was around mile six…my iPod ran out of juice. After I quit swearing, I started singing to myself in my head. (Did you know “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and the “Alphabet Song” have the same tune? My profound discovery around mile 7). The second came between miles nine and ten...my lungs decided that they had had enough. If I didn’t slow down to walk they were going to revolt with an asthma attack. While my legs wanted to keep going, I decided that a nice little walk break was in order. The last problem didn’t present itself until much later in the day…the sun wasn’t up at 4:30 when I woke up, but sunblock would have been a really smart choice (not that my sports bra burn line isn’t sexy). Two out of three of those bumps are fixable… Memo to me: 1) Charge iPod, 2) Slather on the SPF.
I finished the race in 2:50:59. I really did want it to be under 2:45…but my lungs didn’t agree. All well, there’s always next time!! On yet another side tangent, I realized today that I’ve run 101K in races this year. That’s 62.62 miles! I haven’t decided if I want to add up all my training runs with that too…
It was a great race! Thank you to everyone who sent their advice and well wishes for this race…as well as telling me that I’d do all right (Chris) and not die (Barb) or even that I’m crazy (Mom). I’m a little sad I have to wait until January before I run one again. But until then I have a big honkin’ penguin medal, a little bit of bragging rights, and an excuse to keep doing the happy dance!
This morning was the Chicago Distance Classic and while there’s a strong possibility it’s due to a runner’s high, I never thought I’d run 13.1 miles and have this big of a smile on my face!! (Still doing the happy dance)
It wasn’t all smooth sailing; I did hit a few speed bumps. The first slight problem was around mile six…my iPod ran out of juice. After I quit swearing, I started singing to myself in my head. (Did you know “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and the “Alphabet Song” have the same tune? My profound discovery around mile 7). The second came between miles nine and ten...my lungs decided that they had had enough. If I didn’t slow down to walk they were going to revolt with an asthma attack. While my legs wanted to keep going, I decided that a nice little walk break was in order. The last problem didn’t present itself until much later in the day…the sun wasn’t up at 4:30 when I woke up, but sunblock would have been a really smart choice (not that my sports bra burn line isn’t sexy). Two out of three of those bumps are fixable… Memo to me: 1) Charge iPod, 2) Slather on the SPF.
I finished the race in 2:50:59. I really did want it to be under 2:45…but my lungs didn’t agree. All well, there’s always next time!! On yet another side tangent, I realized today that I’ve run 101K in races this year. That’s 62.62 miles! I haven’t decided if I want to add up all my training runs with that too…
It was a great race! Thank you to everyone who sent their advice and well wishes for this race…as well as telling me that I’d do all right (Chris) and not die (Barb) or even that I’m crazy (Mom). I’m a little sad I have to wait until January before I run one again. But until then I have a big honkin’ penguin medal, a little bit of bragging rights, and an excuse to keep doing the happy dance!
Monday
August 6, 2007
Still freaking out about the CDC. I told Barb that I was going to die. She said I'm not going to die, I just can't think of anything better to do.
People who recognize me at the gym are even noticing that I'm stressed out. They keep asking if I'm ok. It's really the fact that I've never run this far before--the whole unknown thing. I've done ten, so I need to tell myself at that point in the race, just one 5K to go.
I worked on my legs, butt and hips with a little core (can you tell I'm paranoid?) and then ran 3 miles. Probably should have done 4, but the arch of my foot was starting to hurt, so I cut it short and came home after an hour an a half.
People who recognize me at the gym are even noticing that I'm stressed out. They keep asking if I'm ok. It's really the fact that I've never run this far before--the whole unknown thing. I've done ten, so I need to tell myself at that point in the race, just one 5K to go.
I worked on my legs, butt and hips with a little core (can you tell I'm paranoid?) and then ran 3 miles. Probably should have done 4, but the arch of my foot was starting to hurt, so I cut it short and came home after an hour an a half.
Saturday
August 4, 2007
Headed to the gym this morning. Totally freaking out--I felt retarded on the machines. I need to be more positive about this race...I can't keep psyching myself out like this. I did legs/hips and then ran 5 miles. The running part did chill me out...a little.
Friday
August 3, 2007
Mom and Jack left today at the ass crack of dawn. I took a run and refused to figure out the distance. It was a beautiful morning...just running for the joy of moving. It was nice to not stress about the 1/2 coming up. I need to just go and run like this more often.
Wednesday
August 1, 2007
The CDC is 12 days away and I'm still freaking out. I keep telling myself that if there's a 4:00 pacer, I'm not going to be the last person crossing the finish line. I'm half tempted to make myself a shirt that says "God, please let there be someone behind me to read this." on the back. Barb said that I have to finish or she'll kick my ass. ('Cuz, that's motivation!)
Ran five miles today (about 600 calories--I love using the on-line estimates to calculate this!) and I worked/lifted my arms until they felt like jello (I'm certian that's an athletic technical term).
I'm actually liking this whole running thing. Sure, at this point 13.1 miles scares the crap out of me, but once I get through it, I'm sure like the 10 miler, I'll be fine. (If only I could get that to sink through the panic mode that's going on in my head!) I also realized that since I signed up for the 1/2 marathon, I've lost more than 10 lbs. Not part of the plan, but not going to complain either. Who knows what will happen by Disney?
Ran five miles today (about 600 calories--I love using the on-line estimates to calculate this!) and I worked/lifted my arms until they felt like jello (I'm certian that's an athletic technical term).
I'm actually liking this whole running thing. Sure, at this point 13.1 miles scares the crap out of me, but once I get through it, I'm sure like the 10 miler, I'll be fine. (If only I could get that to sink through the panic mode that's going on in my head!) I also realized that since I signed up for the 1/2 marathon, I've lost more than 10 lbs. Not part of the plan, but not going to complain either. Who knows what will happen by Disney?
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