Did I mention that I stink at this? I just keep thinking, "I'll blog later..." and later turns in to weeks later. Sorry for my continued "slackerness"...
Okay, now I need to get caught up on a few weeks of training. Let's start with two weeks ago. I did my training like I was supposed to during the week, and then I had a 16-mile one on the 13th. I spent the night at Kim's house so I could get an earlier start. Unfortunately, the weather was my foe and beat the tar out of me! We had a cold front push through as I was trying desperately to get through my longest jalk yet, so it was a battle in the rain, with a massive headwind for half of the time, and intermittent warm/cold air. I remember about halfway through my jaunt yelling, "Oh, come on! Give me a break here, God!!" as I was struggling against a really hard wind. My time was terrible (15.1-minute mile--my worst yet), but I got through it before my "drop dead" time. The worst part was the injury I incurred during my training. Knowing that the weather was going to be cold, I chose to buy some pants to help me keep warm. What I didn't bargain for was the gathered waistband rubbing the hide off of my back & around my belly button. It hurt so much! It's been almost a week and half since, and my back is still a little tender. Needless to say, I'm not EVER wearing those pants during a run again!
So, after feeling almost defeated, I started training last week and trying to figure out how to do better. I did my Tuesday 4-mile run on the treadmill, but I didn't get to do my interval training on Wednesday due to Praise Team practice at church that got me home too late (9:30pm) to run. Then, when I started running on Thursday, I started getting pain in the bottom of my foot. I got through about 2 miles and had to call it quits because I didn't want to risk damaging my foot. I'm pretty sure I'm developing the beginnings of "plantar fascitis", but I know how to keep it at bay (rolling tennis, baseballs, or golf balls under my foot to get it to release). I'm just praying it will stay controlled until January 10th!
I enjoyed a "short" long run (only 10 miles--still can't believe I'm saying "only" before a two-digit number!), which was a nice break, and I had a few surprises along the way. My brother called and chatted with me (I hadn't talked to him in over a month, so I figured it'd be okay to slow down a few minutes for him), and that put a smile on my face. Then, I was a little over half-way done with my run when I saw a little girl sitting on a bench. I thought to myself, "What is that kid doing there & where are her parents? It's not exactly a scenic spot for pictures." As I got closer, I realized it was my own personal cheering section, Carol, Kaylee, Kim, & baby James! :) They had signs that said, "Go Mandy! Don't stop!" I really needed that. I wish I could pack them up and bring them with me to cheer me on race day, but I'll just have to rally the FL friends to come out. I know my mom will be there, but I'd still like to see more than one familiar face in the crowd... :)
This week, I'm off work for the Thanksgiving holiday, so I'm able to do my running during the day and not at dinner time (almost makes me wish I was a stay-at-home mommy). I did my 4 miles on the treadmill yesterday, and I felt really good afterward. My foot is still a little sore this morning, but I haven't done my "ball treatment" yet. I only have a 30 minute interval training today (yippee!), so I think I can squeeze it into my schedule between baking pumpkin pies & doing some arts & crafts with James, who's home with me today for some Mommy-son bonding time. I haven't told him I'm running at Disney World yet, and once he figures it out, I'm toast. It's his favorite place, too, and I know he won't be happy I'm going there without him. The good news is that when I come home from the race, I'm bringing Nana & Pepaw with me for his birthday on the 13th. Hopefully that will help smooth things over.
Oh, and one more thing, my parents are footing the bill for the hotel room the night before the race. I get to stay (are you ready for this?) at the Wilderness Lodge! My mom told me first that the only thing she could get me was a tent at Fort Wilderness. I said, "Ooh, really?", while I was thinking, "Are you kidding?" Then, she let me off the hook. My sister-in-law works for the Mouse, so she's hooking us up with a deal on the room. Mom said even if something happens and I can't run, we're still going there to spend the night. Way to be supportive, Nana! :)
Until next time...
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
"Pink & Purple" and "Pizza & Conversations"
I stink at blogging. I really need to set a specific time each week to get on here so I don't forget... :)
Last week's training was pretty good. I did my short runs & cross-trained with the Wii Fit board, then Saturday was the 12 miler jalk. However, things transpired a bit differently than I had originally planned. Shawn (the hubby) had a company picnic for Halloween up at the Memorial Park area in the morning & part of the afternoon. So, he helped set up a "haunted tent" to scare the be-jeezers out of lots of kids and some adults while I tried to keep the boys from killing each other or themselves. Let me just say, poor Nathan has his mommy's gracefulness (yeah, that would be ZERO) and banged his head after he tripped over a tree root. He recovered quickly & was all over the place. Anyway, after playing with the boys, chasing them around, and trying to keep them semi-safe, we headed home for naps. I fell asleep in the car and chose to continue my nap as soon as we got home. Fast-forward about 2 1/2 hours (it was a fantastic nap), and I still had my long run to do. We loaded up the kids in the car and headed off to the in-laws so I could run that evening. It started out nice, watching the sunset, but it got a bit on the creepy side once it was dark. Between being out by myself (because everyone was way smarter than me and were already done running), it being dark (had trouble seeing the breaks in the sidewalk & was terrified I'd hurt myself severely), and it being the night before Halloween, I was grateful to get back to the in-laws house as quick as I did (12 miles in 2 hrs, 47 min). If it is at all humanly possible, I'm not running at night outside again. Being scared of so much probably helped my time improve...
This week, I did my two short runs, but I didn't do my cross-training/interval training. I put the kids to bed after church, laid my head down on the couch to watch something on TV, and the next thing I knew, the hubby was asking me if I wanted to sleep in our comfy bed instead of the couch. The biggest news is that I got new running shoes on Wednesday. They are the exact same style (Brooks Adrenaline), but they're a girl-y pink & purple instead of my previous cool light blue. These babies are the ones that will carry me through 26.2 miles of Disney World! I'm using my old shoes for my short runs & saving the "pink & purple power" shoes for my long runs. I told my dad that new shoes make me run faster, and he just laughed! :)
On a side note, I got to talk to Matt today. His daughter Sarai turns 3 (not 4) on Monday, and she requested "pizza & conversation" for her party at my Uncle Larry & Aunt Barbara's house (Matt's still trying to figure out where she got that expression). So, while they were celebrating, I called so I could talk to the family and pretend to be there. I got to talk with Matt for a good amount of time, and it still amazes me how well he's doing. I think I'd still be a total basket case if I was on my own to raise 4 kids, and he seems like he's taking things in stride. I am so excited that I get to help his family with this run, and it really makes the healing process for me better & the miles from home (1,000 of them) not seem so long. I'm just praying that more donations come in--so far, I don't think I've even raised $300 yet! God's awesome, and He's going to provide for Matt in an incredible way. I'm just honored that He's using me to help!
Until next time...
Last week's training was pretty good. I did my short runs & cross-trained with the Wii Fit board, then Saturday was the 12 miler jalk. However, things transpired a bit differently than I had originally planned. Shawn (the hubby) had a company picnic for Halloween up at the Memorial Park area in the morning & part of the afternoon. So, he helped set up a "haunted tent" to scare the be-jeezers out of lots of kids and some adults while I tried to keep the boys from killing each other or themselves. Let me just say, poor Nathan has his mommy's gracefulness (yeah, that would be ZERO) and banged his head after he tripped over a tree root. He recovered quickly & was all over the place. Anyway, after playing with the boys, chasing them around, and trying to keep them semi-safe, we headed home for naps. I fell asleep in the car and chose to continue my nap as soon as we got home. Fast-forward about 2 1/2 hours (it was a fantastic nap), and I still had my long run to do. We loaded up the kids in the car and headed off to the in-laws so I could run that evening. It started out nice, watching the sunset, but it got a bit on the creepy side once it was dark. Between being out by myself (because everyone was way smarter than me and were already done running), it being dark (had trouble seeing the breaks in the sidewalk & was terrified I'd hurt myself severely), and it being the night before Halloween, I was grateful to get back to the in-laws house as quick as I did (12 miles in 2 hrs, 47 min). If it is at all humanly possible, I'm not running at night outside again. Being scared of so much probably helped my time improve...
This week, I did my two short runs, but I didn't do my cross-training/interval training. I put the kids to bed after church, laid my head down on the couch to watch something on TV, and the next thing I knew, the hubby was asking me if I wanted to sleep in our comfy bed instead of the couch. The biggest news is that I got new running shoes on Wednesday. They are the exact same style (Brooks Adrenaline), but they're a girl-y pink & purple instead of my previous cool light blue. These babies are the ones that will carry me through 26.2 miles of Disney World! I'm using my old shoes for my short runs & saving the "pink & purple power" shoes for my long runs. I told my dad that new shoes make me run faster, and he just laughed! :)
On a side note, I got to talk to Matt today. His daughter Sarai turns 3 (not 4) on Monday, and she requested "pizza & conversation" for her party at my Uncle Larry & Aunt Barbara's house (Matt's still trying to figure out where she got that expression). So, while they were celebrating, I called so I could talk to the family and pretend to be there. I got to talk with Matt for a good amount of time, and it still amazes me how well he's doing. I think I'd still be a total basket case if I was on my own to raise 4 kids, and he seems like he's taking things in stride. I am so excited that I get to help his family with this run, and it really makes the healing process for me better & the miles from home (1,000 of them) not seem so long. I'm just praying that more donations come in--so far, I don't think I've even raised $300 yet! God's awesome, and He's going to provide for Matt in an incredible way. I'm just honored that He's using me to help!
Until next time...
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Updates & A New View
Sorry I didn't get to blog last week. Between my mom being in town (YEAH FOR NANA TIME!!!) and most of us fighting stomach flu (yes, at the same time--YUCK!), it just didn't happen. So let me fill you in on the last two weeks...
Let's see... last week was fairly uneventful as far as my running went. I ran 3 miles on Tuesday & 4 miles on Thursday (but I skipped my Wednesday training due to praise team practice & a sick Nathan). My long run went so much better that Saturday! I had to be done with 11 miles by 10:34 and I was done by 10:21, so I did fine. The best part was that I wasn't the least bit sore on Sunday! However, that was when it was my turn to get sick. Let me just say that stomach flu, singing in front of a congregation, and high heels are a terrible combination. As a result of dashing down the stairs off the stage in heels that were way too tall to dash in, my right knee decided that it needed to start bugging me. Not badly, just a little dull ache. So, I think I may have to stick pretty much to my flats and very low heels until after the marathon. And now we get the privilege of that fantastic "Icy Hot" smell every so often, which also came in handy this week...
Another result of said tummy bug was major back pain on Monday (from throwing up so much Sunday afternoon & evening). I never knew you could hurt your back in that process, but now I know. My poor hubby was a trooper and rubbed some Icy Hot on my back to help me feel better. Bonus: Icy Hot also helps clear sinuses! :)
So, I was a bit leery to try running just a day after the back pain & two days after the stomach flu, but I just ran on the treadmill to make it easier on myself. I was able to do my 3 miles, but I did have to walk a little more than usual. On Wednesday, I did my 30 minutes of cross-training by doing Wii Free Step and some weight training with my little hand weights. On Thursday, I did 3 miles and this time I even ran for 1/2 at 5 mph, which is the longest I've held that speed. My legs didn't hurt yesterday, so I may need to push myself a little more when I use the mill.
Today, I only had to run 8 miles. That sentence alone makes me smile because there was a time not long ago where that felt like an eternity, and now it's an "easy run". I completed my jalk in 1 hr 50 minutes due to the tummy threatening a slight repeat of last week. I decided it wasn't worth fighting over, so I walked more on my last mile in order to keep things at bay. If I hadn't have needed to walk, I would have probably been done 5-10 minutes sooner. That makes me feel like I'm making progress slowly, but surely.
Oh! And I discovered this cool thing! On the Disney Marathon website, they have a Google Map of the race route & 3D views through the parks so I know what areas I'll be running in specifically. It's so cool! You can check it out by clicking on the title for this blog.
Until next time...
Let's see... last week was fairly uneventful as far as my running went. I ran 3 miles on Tuesday & 4 miles on Thursday (but I skipped my Wednesday training due to praise team practice & a sick Nathan). My long run went so much better that Saturday! I had to be done with 11 miles by 10:34 and I was done by 10:21, so I did fine. The best part was that I wasn't the least bit sore on Sunday! However, that was when it was my turn to get sick. Let me just say that stomach flu, singing in front of a congregation, and high heels are a terrible combination. As a result of dashing down the stairs off the stage in heels that were way too tall to dash in, my right knee decided that it needed to start bugging me. Not badly, just a little dull ache. So, I think I may have to stick pretty much to my flats and very low heels until after the marathon. And now we get the privilege of that fantastic "Icy Hot" smell every so often, which also came in handy this week...
Another result of said tummy bug was major back pain on Monday (from throwing up so much Sunday afternoon & evening). I never knew you could hurt your back in that process, but now I know. My poor hubby was a trooper and rubbed some Icy Hot on my back to help me feel better. Bonus: Icy Hot also helps clear sinuses! :)
So, I was a bit leery to try running just a day after the back pain & two days after the stomach flu, but I just ran on the treadmill to make it easier on myself. I was able to do my 3 miles, but I did have to walk a little more than usual. On Wednesday, I did my 30 minutes of cross-training by doing Wii Free Step and some weight training with my little hand weights. On Thursday, I did 3 miles and this time I even ran for 1/2 at 5 mph, which is the longest I've held that speed. My legs didn't hurt yesterday, so I may need to push myself a little more when I use the mill.
Today, I only had to run 8 miles. That sentence alone makes me smile because there was a time not long ago where that felt like an eternity, and now it's an "easy run". I completed my jalk in 1 hr 50 minutes due to the tummy threatening a slight repeat of last week. I decided it wasn't worth fighting over, so I walked more on my last mile in order to keep things at bay. If I hadn't have needed to walk, I would have probably been done 5-10 minutes sooner. That makes me feel like I'm making progress slowly, but surely.
Oh! And I discovered this cool thing! On the Disney Marathon website, they have a Google Map of the race route & 3D views through the parks so I know what areas I'll be running in specifically. It's so cool! You can check it out by clicking on the title for this blog.
Until next time...
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Double-Digit Dumps
Well, as well as my run went on Tuesday, I'm rather disappointed with how I did today. On Tuesday, I ran 3 miles in 32 minutes, another personal best, and had lots of neighbors watching me do laps on our streets. I couldn't figure out why so many people were outside, then I realized, "Duh, it's National Night Out." I probably ran faster because I felt like everyone was rating my running. I skipped my training on Wednesday due to a late night at church and other varied excuses. On Thursday, I was a little sore from the run on Tuesday (probably because I pushed too hard for the onlookers), but I did okay. Today, however, was a different story.
I got up and out the door before 7, and got to my in-laws' house by 7:30. I walked to warm up and stretched a little before I took off. By the time I had completed mile 4 (in about an hour), I felt like I was doing a pretty good pace. By mile 7, though, I was starting to get hungry. I used one of my energy gels, but I guess it just wasn't enough. When I get back to the road that has a church with a clock on it (mile 8 1/2 point), I got discouraged because I didn't think I'd have enough time, so I started kicking myself (in my mind, not with feet) for taking too long and walking too much. So, my pace slowed down, and then about 1,000 feet from my in-laws' house I realized I was actually okay. My "drop dead time" (per Disney Marathon standards of a 16-minute mile) was 2 hrs 40 min. I cut myself off too soon! I actually had another fifteen minutes to go when I got discouraged, not ten, so I would have been okay. So, all that to say that I finished in 2 hrs 39 min. :(
Lessons to use for next week's training:
- Don't speed up to impress the neighbors--you just end up more sore at the finish
- Don't skip your interval day, even if you want to
- Eat a big dinner Friday night so you have enough energy to do the long run on Saturday
- Make sure you KNOW your "drop dead time" so you don't quit too early.
This is also the first time I've done my jalk and I'm a little sore. I guess it's to be expected when you get to the double-digit mileage. I'm really hoping next week goes better. At least Mom will be here to help distract the kids while I'm doing my 11 miles next Saturday!
Until next time...
I got up and out the door before 7, and got to my in-laws' house by 7:30. I walked to warm up and stretched a little before I took off. By the time I had completed mile 4 (in about an hour), I felt like I was doing a pretty good pace. By mile 7, though, I was starting to get hungry. I used one of my energy gels, but I guess it just wasn't enough. When I get back to the road that has a church with a clock on it (mile 8 1/2 point), I got discouraged because I didn't think I'd have enough time, so I started kicking myself (in my mind, not with feet) for taking too long and walking too much. So, my pace slowed down, and then about 1,000 feet from my in-laws' house I realized I was actually okay. My "drop dead time" (per Disney Marathon standards of a 16-minute mile) was 2 hrs 40 min. I cut myself off too soon! I actually had another fifteen minutes to go when I got discouraged, not ten, so I would have been okay. So, all that to say that I finished in 2 hrs 39 min. :(
Lessons to use for next week's training:
- Don't speed up to impress the neighbors--you just end up more sore at the finish
- Don't skip your interval day, even if you want to
- Eat a big dinner Friday night so you have enough energy to do the long run on Saturday
- Make sure you KNOW your "drop dead time" so you don't quit too early.
This is also the first time I've done my jalk and I'm a little sore. I guess it's to be expected when you get to the double-digit mileage. I'm really hoping next week goes better. At least Mom will be here to help distract the kids while I'm doing my 11 miles next Saturday!
Until next time...
Thursday, September 30, 2010
I'm Still Jalking!
Sorry for the delay in updates. It's been a bit hectic the past few weeks. Let's see, where to start...
I ended up getting strep throat a few weeks ago, and I only missed one training day (and a day of work--but at least I had enough energy to get caught up on a ton of laundry). I ran 7 miles at the end of that week, and felt terrible because of a few reasons: 1) didn't get enough sleep the night before, 2)didn't start running until 10am, 3) it was almost 90 degrees when I started, 4) I ran out of my liquids by mile 5, and therefore 5) got dehydrated and had to just walk the last two miles. MISERABLE!! So I've learned to carry a few bucks with me so I can buy a Gatorade if I'm desperate, get to bed earlier on Friday nights, and get up earlier while it's cooler.
The next week was okay, and I was able to complete 8 miles by that Saturday. I started earlier, had backup fluids in my car, and I was able to refill halfway through my jalk. Then, my hubby met me at my in-laws' house when I finished and "whisked" me away to Galveston Island so he could get some exercise done his way--by surfing. The kids had a blast playing in the dirt, but Nathan wasn't too keen on getting water up his nose again (same thing happened on vacation in June). I learned an important lesson that week: make sure you stretch well after your run or you will suffer later...
Last week, I did my training and completed a 9-mile jalk with help. My hubby was at a Men's Retreat that Friday night, so I took the boys and invaded my friend Kim's house again. I got up early the next morning and did my jalk in 2 hours & 19 minutes--a personal best!! I learned a really important lessons that week: I CAN DO THIS!! :)
This week, I ran through the neighborhood on Tuesday, terrorizing the dogs in my route with the pounding of my feet. I even had one feisty little runt dig his way under his fence to "chase" me. He apparently thought the path behind the houses next to the drainage ditch is his turf, and he felt threatened. I'm wondering if there is some sort of pepper spray that works on dogs... Anyway, my cross-training session last night was yoga in my living room after a Praise Team practice that I forgot I had, and I was a little sore this morning. Even with a little discomfort, I was able to run my three miles today at my school. Good side--gravel track. Bad side--barely 1/6 of a mile around, so I had to do EIGHTEEN laps. James helped me out by using a marker and putting dots on my hand as I passed my starting point and holding (more like stealing sips of) my Gatorade. I currently look like I have a rare form of alien measles, but at least I got it done. I had my brain all psyched for my 10-mile jaunt on Saturday, then I took a gander at my training schedule and realized that it's only a 6-mile week. Next week is the big double-digit jalk!
I ended up getting strep throat a few weeks ago, and I only missed one training day (and a day of work--but at least I had enough energy to get caught up on a ton of laundry). I ran 7 miles at the end of that week, and felt terrible because of a few reasons: 1) didn't get enough sleep the night before, 2)didn't start running until 10am, 3) it was almost 90 degrees when I started, 4) I ran out of my liquids by mile 5, and therefore 5) got dehydrated and had to just walk the last two miles. MISERABLE!! So I've learned to carry a few bucks with me so I can buy a Gatorade if I'm desperate, get to bed earlier on Friday nights, and get up earlier while it's cooler.
The next week was okay, and I was able to complete 8 miles by that Saturday. I started earlier, had backup fluids in my car, and I was able to refill halfway through my jalk. Then, my hubby met me at my in-laws' house when I finished and "whisked" me away to Galveston Island so he could get some exercise done his way--by surfing. The kids had a blast playing in the dirt, but Nathan wasn't too keen on getting water up his nose again (same thing happened on vacation in June). I learned an important lesson that week: make sure you stretch well after your run or you will suffer later...
Last week, I did my training and completed a 9-mile jalk with help. My hubby was at a Men's Retreat that Friday night, so I took the boys and invaded my friend Kim's house again. I got up early the next morning and did my jalk in 2 hours & 19 minutes--a personal best!! I learned a really important lessons that week: I CAN DO THIS!! :)
This week, I ran through the neighborhood on Tuesday, terrorizing the dogs in my route with the pounding of my feet. I even had one feisty little runt dig his way under his fence to "chase" me. He apparently thought the path behind the houses next to the drainage ditch is his turf, and he felt threatened. I'm wondering if there is some sort of pepper spray that works on dogs... Anyway, my cross-training session last night was yoga in my living room after a Praise Team practice that I forgot I had, and I was a little sore this morning. Even with a little discomfort, I was able to run my three miles today at my school. Good side--gravel track. Bad side--barely 1/6 of a mile around, so I had to do EIGHTEEN laps. James helped me out by using a marker and putting dots on my hand as I passed my starting point and holding (more like stealing sips of) my Gatorade. I currently look like I have a rare form of alien measles, but at least I got it done. I had my brain all psyched for my 10-mile jaunt on Saturday, then I took a gander at my training schedule and realized that it's only a 6-mile week. Next week is the big double-digit jalk!
And now, the biggest news of all! I have officially gotten the OK from my church to start a fund for donations to be given to Matt when I run the Disney Marathon on January 9th. Donating is easy! Just send a check to my church, Bay Area Christian Church, and write "Boden Family Fund" or "Mandy's Marathon" in the memo line. The money will go straight to a fund that will be given to Matt. My goal is $1,000, but I'd love to beat that and be "forced" to set a new one. :) So, get your checkbooks out and help a fantastic family begin 2011 in a mighty blessed way!
Address for checks:
Bay Area Christian Church
14550 Galveston Road (Highway 3)
Webster, TX 77598-1832
I can't wait to see how God blesses Matt and the kids through this. He's already blessed me with better health, fabulous and supportive friends, and a loving family that is cheering me on to the finish line!
Address for checks:
Bay Area Christian Church
14550 Galveston Road (Highway 3)
Webster, TX 77598-1832
I can't wait to see how God blesses Matt and the kids through this. He's already blessed me with better health, fabulous and supportive friends, and a loving family that is cheering me on to the finish line!
Until next time...
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Week 6 DONE (barely)
Here are the highlights since last blog post:
Until next time....
- I was able to complete my 6-mile run with Shawn last Saturday in Seabrook. The track was nice, but a little confusing. I was glad to have company because I don't think I could have made it back on my own (too many turns, trees looked the same). I had to ration my Gatorade because he didn't bring anything with him. He did discover, however, that a PowerBar gel pack worked wonders for him, but since I gave him mine, I was about dead at mile 5. Now I know to have him carry his own stuff... ;)
- I ran my first 3 miles on the treadmill on loan from Lisa. It was so much easier than running outside (less humidity, fan blowing right on me, in air conditioning)! However, we've discovered that it interferes with the wireless internet connection to the computer in our bedroom. The hubby said, and I quote, "This is going to be the longest 4 months of my life!" Funny, real funny... :/
- Doing my "Fartlek" intervals is much easier on the treadmill because it displays my time. Plus, because it falls on Wednesdays, and we have Wed. Night Bible Study, it's dark when I get home. I'm so glad to have the mill! :)
- I completed 7 miles on my own in South Shore (where my in-laws live--nice neighborhoods with lots of sidewalks), but it was BRUTAL!! Not because of the sidewalks, but because I didn't get to start until 10am. At that point, it was almost 90 degrees out, and with the humidity, it felt like about 95 or 96. I couldn't run as much this time because I got dehydrated (even ran out of both bottles of fluid) by mile 5, so I had to walk the last 2 miles so I didn't get full-blown heat exhaustion or stroke. I knew I was in trouble when my fingers started swelling and I couldn't get one of my rings off that was starting to cut off my circulation. Lots of notes to self this time: 1) don't wait until 10am to START a 7-mile trek, 2) take a few bucks in case there's a convenient store along the way (which there was today around mile 4, but I didn't bring any money with me-DUH!), 3) only wear silver wedding band when running (it's already loose and with the swelling it was okay).
Until next time....
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Off the Wagon with Work & Allergies
So between having small group at church last night & "Meet the Teacher Night" at work tonight, I am off of my training schedule. I haven't done anything in two days, and I feel crummy. But part of that may also have to do with the ragweed around here declaring war on my sinuses. I keep thinking if I could just get this junk out of my face, I'd feel so much better. Anyway, so I'm disappointed that I'm off-track and a little concerned about my 6 miles that are due on Saturday. I have to go those in, especially since I've been a slacker the past two days. With any luck, I'll be past the worst of this allergy attack and feeling better. I can only hope.
The good news is that I've made some progress. I am now able to run 3 miles with only 5 1/10 mile breaks (which is great for me). The few reasons I can give to the improvement are increased endurance, eating better (snacking more often during the day helps), and drinking Gatorade instead of water on my runs. Who would have thought that the stuff invented in one of my favorite places would make me feel better? :)
Well, here's hoping that I can get my 6 miles in on Saturday. Wish me luck & pray for a low pollen count!
Until next time...
The good news is that I've made some progress. I am now able to run 3 miles with only 5 1/10 mile breaks (which is great for me). The few reasons I can give to the improvement are increased endurance, eating better (snacking more often during the day helps), and drinking Gatorade instead of water on my runs. Who would have thought that the stuff invented in one of my favorite places would make me feel better? :)
Well, here's hoping that I can get my 6 miles in on Saturday. Wish me luck & pray for a low pollen count!
Until next time...
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