The Whining Season has begun!!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Ya know, last summer, running was fun because I was such a newbie. Although I didn't like the heat and humidity, I still got out there for every scheduled run. And I enjoyed it!

This summer, so far, running has become a chore!

This morning, I went for a 5 mile run. Got to 4.6 miles and called it. I was HOT! Seriously HOT!

HOT AND SWEATY AND PLAIN OLE MISERABLE!!

I just couldn't push it any further. The heat index was already 87 degrees and it was barely 10am when I finished.

By the time I got home, I melted into the couch, drained of any energy I had! (I can see a lot of couch time in my future for the summer!)

I have got to get my butt to bed earlier. I'm still not back into the pattern I was before we left for NY. It's been hard to get back into it. The last 2 weeks have been such a roller coaster ride. Mentally and physically!

But, ya know what?

Even though it's hot and I don't like it...I WILL CONTINUE TO DO IT!! I may whine about it but I will get it done!! I WILL!! I WILL!!

And ya know why?

Cause I can!!

Life IS Good!

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Run for the Gecko 5k -- 1 year later!

Saturday, May 08, 2010

This was the run that began my racing career 1 year ago! The first race I ever ran just 2.5 months from the day I started with that 30 second run.

On that day, I ran the 5k in 35:43.

I woke up a bit late this morning. That was because I didn't go to bed till late last night. DH and I just changed phone plans and I got a Droid! (It's equivalent to the iPhone but by Verizon). Well, this is just such a cool phone but it has a learning curve. I was learning so much (and having fun I might add) that I lost track of time. Hence, went to bed late!

So anyway....

DH wakes me up 20 minutes later. Not a problem though as I had everything ready the night before (before I started playing with the phone that is...LOL).

BUT, I forgot to change the setting on the coffee timer so there was no coffee waiting for me when I got up.

Now that was more annoying then waking up late. I NEED my coffee!

I got on the road on time and drove the 40 minutes to the race site.

Picked up my race packet, went back to the car, pinned on number, etc.

Then went for a little warm up jog.

IT WAS ALREADY HOT!

I then head for my pacing group, and at this point I realize that I'm not even nervous. I use to get nervous over races. Not anymore. Can't remember the last race I was nervous about.

(OK, maybe I can...NOLA...but that's a different blog...LOL)

I've realized that I'm not running for anyone but myself. I only race against myself.

So, why be nervous?

The race starts and off I go.

Lots of kids in this race so I was doing a lot of dodging back and forth, weaving in and out, and basically just trying to get ahead of the pack.

By the half mile mark, I was drenched in sweat!! HOLY CRAP! It was so HOT! And HUMID! The sweat was just pouring down my forehead and into my eyes.

And of course, wouldn't ya know it? I left my sweat rag, the one I ALWAYS carry with me on runs, in the car!!

By the 1.75 mile mark I had to walk a bit and dig my shirt out of my belt so I could wipe my face...cost me some time.

And I had to do it again around the 2.5 mile mark and it cost me a bit of more time.

But I really couldn't help it, my eyes were burning! (If you've ever gotten sweat in your eyes then you know EXACTLY what I mean!)

Anyway, I finally crossed the finish line.

Garmin time was 30:40 for 3.16 miles.

I went and checked the official race time.

30:34

All I could think of was "I would have ran a sub-30 had I remembered my sweat rag!!"

But you know what?

It's all good!

I knocked off 5:09 minutes from my first race 1 year ago!!

That made me happy! VERY, VERY HAPPY!!

Life IS Good!!

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May Goals

Monday, May 03, 2010

I'm so happy that April is finally over. It was a hectic month. VERY busy. Family visits. Doctor visits, medical tests, and medical procedures.

Not to mention it was also my birthday month and I made some excuses to eat lots of rich foods.

And it showed up in a 2 pound weight gain.

Good news is, I already lost a pound!! Whew! (Note to self: must change weight tracker show that loss!!)

I've also noticed that I really haven't been keeping up with my goals. I haven't posted any new ones in months.

So, here's to May and a Fresh start!!

May Goals:
1. Run 75 miles.
2. Run 4 days a week. (I've been doing this for 3 weeks now and it's working good.)
3. Run the *hill* at least 2-3 more times this month. (I already ran it once...today! Woo Hoo!)
4. Run for the Gecko 5k Saturday May 8th -- This is the first race I ever did last year. I can't wait to see how much I've improved on this course.
5. Gym 3 days a week for spinning and yoga.
6. Continue the Strength training but make up a DAILY/WEEKLY plan with specific exercises that I will do each day. (EX. yesterday I did Biceps Curls and Triceps Dips. This is working well for me this way and at least I'm getting it done!)
7. Lose 3 to 4 pounds. I'd like to drop the 3 pounds and get back to 124. Dropping 4 pounds would be great so I get a jump on next month. But realistically, I'll be extremely happy dropping the 3 pounds!!

So, there they are in black and white for me to print and put on my frig.

Here's to a GREAT May!!

Life IS Good!

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Sometimes...

Friday, April 30, 2010

when you are having a down kind of day, it only takes one friend one minute to send a simple hug and that changes everything!!

Thanks Friend!

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Sometimes...

Friday, April 30, 2010

when you are having a down kind of day, it only takes one friend one minute to send a simple hug and that changes everything!!

Thanks Friend!

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