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Running Pfuhl Does Dallas: Rock N Roll Recap!

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:57:06 EST

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Also don't forget the give away!

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RNR Training Week 5-6

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:13:34 EST

This is my week 5 10-mile run blog and this weeks Too Hot Too Handle Exercise.

I ran well, but I ran too much and too fast.

I ran Saturday 3.66 miles
I ran Sunday 10.07 miles
I ran Monday 2.73 miles

Um... yeah it wasn't until Monday evening I realized I'd run 3 days in a row!

My IT Band was sore. I felt run down. I rested Tuesday. I used the elliptical Wednesday slow and without resistance. I rested Thursday. This morning my the top...

Challenge Week Day 2!

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:39:49 EST

Are you twisting? Have you joined the challenge? It's not too late!

Check out the Give Away Blog! :) It'll Warm Your Heart!

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...and so it begins

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:37:44 EST

My first Long Run of Dallas Rock N Roll Training. It was at this stage of training 3 years ago that I fell and busted my knee. A little closer to March, but I had just run my 8 mile training run..... on the treadmill. Wow, I remember the days when I did all my training on the treadmill because I was too scared to run outside alone.

Scared to fall
Scared of animals
Scared of attackers
Scared of people
Just plain scared.

All my spark peeps had...

Let's Do The Twist - Challenge Week 2!

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:04:46 EST

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The Dreaded Run

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:03:50 EST

But Glad I Laced Up!

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9 Minutes Makes All The Differnce!

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:02:41 EST

Race Report

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What a difference a year makes

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 14:19:53 EST

First race of the year.

I laid out my clothes, shoes, sock, headphones, hat, everything I needed. I looked in my purse to make sure I had gum, headphones, running gloves.

I was meeting some other peeps at the RRC so I went to bed early so I could be ready to get there in time to meet them for my ride.

It was nice to get a ride down to DRC and be with a group. That's a first for me. I was meeting others down there, my son included. But in my years ...

Who is ready to ROCK N ROLL??

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:03:00 EST

----------------> THIS GIRL!!

It's December 13th and I'm already signed up for 2 10Ks:

January 5th
January 12th

And 2 Half Marathons:

March 24th The Dallas Rock N Roll Half!
May 27th The Patriot

I also have already put together a training plan through June because I have another HM The Wounded Warrior June 9th (although I'm not signed up for it yet).

I started with the Sports Nutritionist 2 weeks ago and I've a...

My Meeting with the Sports Nutritionist!

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 21:59:57 EST

Sooo, last week I met with Eve. In case you're interested and in the DFW Area
nutriworksCNC.com

She weighed me. She measured me. She made me a meal plan. She changed some of my supplements. She had me categorize foods. Yea, literally.

What I called a protein is actually a fat. Like peanut butter. It's not a protein. If it has more fat grams than protein, it's a fat. sooo no wonder I'm fluffy.... I eat too much fat.

I was eating too many fr...

We Must...We Must... We Must increase our butt?

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:13:14 EST

Soooo...

I've been cleared to run. I've run a few times. I'm still scared but I do it anyway! I'm getting better and faster each time.

I went to physical therapy Tuesday. It hurts. But I know it will help me along.

I have some mobility but overall I have stiff, tight joints. My Thumb and where my thumb meets my wrist in particular.

I'm typing a lot better and I've been driving about a week! WOOT!!

7 weeks out today, I'd say ...

yeah, I'm already planning....

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 12:28:06 EST

Well if I can't relay with my Capital to Coast peeps, I'll relay with my local running women!

I've been asked to join the relay team for the dallas marathon!
http://www.dallasmarathon.com

I'm taking leg 4 - the shortest milage. Woot!!

I probably won't do any other races until the first of the year and it will start with the Dallas Commitment Day, Jan 1!!

Then the DRC Races begin!

01/15 Frigid 5K
02/02 Best of Times 5 Mile <...

Sugar is not a Food Group!

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 12:05:35 EST

I'm throwing it out there, I'm on day 3 but anyone is welcome to join me and stay accountable to one another!

It's the No Sugar Challenge. Who's with me??

After 5 weeks of others making me meals, including brownies, cake, cookies... and my inability to prepare good whole foods, my body is fluffy and breaking out and itchy and inflamed.

While I'm ever so grateful for the generosity of others; it's time to get back to normal. Back to whole foods, more wate...

Cast off!!

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:24:05 EST

Thursday last week I got my cast off after 4 weeks. Woo Hoo!! I can't explain how much I disliked being in the cast.

It was painful, the swelling and throbbing was unbearable. I had more bad days than good days.

Now that I'm in a brace, I'm relieved. At least when I'm in pain and there's swelling, I'm able to take it off for a bit.

Next Wednesday I begin physical therapy and until then I'm doing PT at home. He has some goals for me to work on like: <...

good days & not so good days & changes

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:03:41 EST

well.... i have some good days where i'm not in a lot of pain and im getting around ok. but i have others where its a struggle all day.....

friday - yesterday has been hard. pain, unable to rest, get into a comfortable position.
its been frustrating. i've been tempted to get the vicodin back out.

yes ive called the dr, he said the pain is normal, its a sign that my nerves are healing..... i have my doubts!

i get the cast off friday. im hoping i'll...

One Armed Bandit Update!

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:34:31 EST

Update: day 18 of 60(ish). I have a new cast, I had a fracture blister burst. My cast had to be replaced and the wound doctored. I get this cast off in 10 days.

I'm hoping ill be placed in a brace and begin to do some physical therapy.

I was able to sleep for the second night in a row. So.Thankful!!

Hubby has gotten pretty good at dishes, laundry & chores. He made pot roast for dinner last night. . So.Blessed.

I walked on the treadmill yesterday...

They don't call me Grace for nothing....left arm broken :(

Sun, 7 Oct 2012 09:46:34 EST

Oh Sparkers... It's been a while since I last blogged. I keep thinking I need to get back into the Spark habit.

I basically gave up. I'm still maintaining but I haven't lost more like I wanted to. I've upped my calories lowered my calories exercised more exercised less, still no change. So I kinda gave up.

My summer was busy. Then I started working. But I've stayed consistent with my workout schedule.

Friday, September 28 was my regular Friday run with my...

Ch-ch-ch-ch Changes.....

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:50:00 EST

Hello Sparkers!!

It's been a while. I don't know why I just don't have time to hang out here anymore. My life seems to be so busy, so hectic lately.

A new thing this summer is I've babysat my niece. So I've had an extra kid. She's only 6 and well, I shouldn't leave her unattended. I am being paid after all. And this summer was busy! We went to Oklahoma twice. The kiddos went to two church events, plus my kiddo went to church camp. We were on the go from Memori...

The best news EVAH!

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 09:29:34 EST

Ok so y'all know about my struggle, frustration, all out screaming matches with my hubby about his lack of exercise, health, caring about life in general, his life!

Earlier this year he went to the dr and discussed taking allergy shots. He has bad allergies and this has helped him in the past. (I honestly think changing his diet would help, but what do I know, I only play a dr on the internet!)

I told him I would agree to the allergy shots on one condition, if he fel...

That's IT!! Throwing it all out the window!

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:22:53 EST

I went out for a run last night with friends. I wasn't gonna go cuz it's hot out and I just didn't feeeeeeel like it. But I needed to run and to get out of the house. I met some ladies I've run with before. And a guy from the running club. I needed 5 but I didn't care what we did, really.

It was just a run.

One of the ladies was talking about being slow and coming back from an injury. Asking what to do about it. He was like.... keep running. Fast or slow it d...

Confessions of a SparkPeople Motivator

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:49:42 EST

Confession #1:

This is the first weekend in I don't know how many that I don't have a race or a race to be preparing for.

I got home from vacation Monday and it was a relief. Yes I said it. A relief that I don't have a race this weekend. I don' t have to get up before dawn!

It's super hot here in Texas and the heat is about to get the best of me. Ha I say that but I've actually run my best this year. I've been getting up at 4:15 on Tuesdays and Thur...

My First Half Race Report!! WOOT! I did it!! Both Ran the race & Posted the Blog! :)

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 16:22:29 EST

The days and weeks and months leading up to this was all worth it. I think if I had run a Half Marathon prior to this one, I wouldn't have been prepared. I think I would have limped along and possibly come across the finish line injured.

I trained for June 10, 2012. I trained well. I ate right. I drank water. I cross trained. I put in the time and miles. I merged together 3 Half Marathon plans to fit my run schedule.

Every long run day I would call Jerome, pan...

Questions: what's up with my toes & do shoes really matter?

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:03:45 EST

Yes... I'm still working on my race report. But in the mean time I have a couple of issues.

1. My pointer and middle toe on my left foot are swollen. The toenail on my pointer toe is purple. It hurts all the time in shoes or out.

What's up with this?

Is it just the long distance? Does it mean I need new shoes? Am I in the wrong shoes?

Speaking of shoes?

Since I run in a neutral shoe, do I really need to purchase 'specialty' shoes?...

Ok Spark People.... help me out!

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 11:34:58 EST

I'm feeling a little freaked out today!

The 1/2 is in four days and I'm worried about being able to do it. The what ifs are driving me crazy!

What if I get hurt. What if I can't finish. What if I get some sort of freak injury before the race. What if I can't run it. What if it's too long.

In my head I know I can do it. It know I can. I ran 12.41 on memorial day. By myself. On the backroad of a state park. This should be a breeze, right?

Less Than 2-Weeks, Revisiting old places and Deer, Watch out for the DEER!

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:14:15 EST

Soooo It's been a while since I blogged. May is really busy for me with the end of the school year, things to do, things to wrap up, PTA duties to be accomplished and completed.

Since my 10-mile race I have run 10 times, all different distances.
7.39 miles 1.28.03
10.12 miles 1.51.08
and on Memorial Day

12.41 miles 2.28.46

Most of my other runs have been with running club members, especially the long runs, but my longest distance, I ran on ...

Five Weeks Out!! The WRnR Race Report: Prelude to the Half!

Mon, 7 May 2012 10:37:39 EST

Soooo I guess when I wrote that down on my race schedule this year I didn't really think I'd make it to May. I swear May got here much sooner than I thought it would.

I have trained and trained for this day. And while yes, this is a race, it's a training run for me. My "real race" the Wounded Warrior Half Marathon isn't until next month.

Nevertheless, I've been training for this race since March. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Weekend Long Runs.

I ran run...

I made it to the middle! WOOT!

Wed, 2 May 2012 19:18:11 EST

Sooo, I've been training for the 10-mile race, I've been running faithfully every MWF and getting a long run in on the weekend.

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This past Saturday was my longest distance since I busted my knee two years ago. So this training run in my head was MonuMENTAL!

I got to bed early, didn't sleep. I drank a lot of water. I had a good dinner. I got all my stuff prepared.

I talked to some runner girls (wendy...

The Training Run: SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:23:45 EST

Sooo, my regular group of girls aren't available to run yesterday and I posted on my local running board that I was running if anyone wanted to join me. (see previous race report for RRC details)

So when one of the Elites posted she'd run with me.... I freaked out a bit. She said she'd run my pace (oh thank God!)!!!

Another runner girl was coming as well, she's a high school/college track kid. But she's just getting back into running.

The regular group ...

A Fast Run, A Wet Run, And many firsts! RACE REPORT

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:01:56 EST

First off I've been training with a new group of people. I am a member of the Dallas Running Club, but I don't live in Dallas. I travel there for races, but that's it. So I'm not training with anyone.

This year I joined my local running club, I did that after the Renegade Run. I'd been hesitant to join because most of the people I know are fast... like elite runner fast. But I joined because I could receive coaching. Something I think I need now that I'm training for a Half....

I want to get back to Blah Blah Blah

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:58:54 EST

The Eagles said it or better yet give the right man credit Don Henley said it:

you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave (insert guitar solo)

Now then, Hotel California firmly planted in your head! LOL

I say let's change that up and say:

Welcome to HERE! Check out of There, it IS possible. Welcome to HERE!

now on with the blog.......

I see it all the time. I hear it all the time. I used to th...

too many blog thoughts in my head...... just one question for now LSD

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:50:32 EST

The girls I run with at first were running my pace, said they ran my pace. But they don't.

What i like about them is that they push me to do better, run faster, go farther.

What I dislike is that they run faster than me, so we're not actually running together, they run together and I run pretty far behind them.

We went on an LSD Saturday and they weren't slow... at all.

I think they ran about a 10.5 pace. And I stopped a few times for water. A...

If you're sunglasses end up in the toilet, will that predict your run? (with pix)

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:40:46 EST

Race Day is here!! WOOT!!

I had trained hard over the past few weeks. And in fact over trained. As I type this I'm icing my left ankle. I'd run 3.1 before this would be a breeze.... but I'm ultimately preparing for the 10-miler in May and the half (my first) in June and the Capital to Coast in October.

So I'm seriously racking up the miles. Race week, not a good idea.... it is what it is.... I can use the rest!

I laid out my clothes. I made sure I ha...

There is hope for me yet!! :) SubTitle: It's all in your head!

Sun, 1 Apr 2012 14:47:36 EST

In the (nearly) three years that I have been running, I haven't run distance races. I ran the Renegade earlier in March, but I'd run that distance before. As y'all know I've been plagued with injuries. From real injuries from falling.... tripping over my own two feet, the dog and such, to over use injuries from lack of strength.

I have not been able to complete training for a HM because *something* happens. Seriously, I get to training week miles of 7-8 mile long runs and BAM ...

Yes, you've had it for years, your diet has saved you... interesting news

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:02:35 EST

Soooo, I went to my family doctor nearly two months ago with a lump in my throat and sheer exhaustion among other symptoms.

I had some blood work and a bone density scan and a thyroid sono. I was given the name of a specialist and got an appointment. It was about 2 weeks out. In the mean time my kiddo got sick and I had to change my appointment.

I changed my appointment and my thyroid kept swelling.

I had a conversation with a friend who suggested a di...

It's Time for a Blog! I saw the Wounded Warrior Run Sunday...

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:31:37 EST

Sooo Sunday I had at least 20 friends running in the Dallas Rock N Roll Half. I was able to hitch a ride with some new running friends! WOOT

I watched a several of my RRC buddies come by at the 3.5 mark, the 12.5 mark and the finish.

I saw Jerome (fearless leader of the Dallas Spark Team) several times!! Was able to run out at the 12.5 mile mark and high five him!! Told him he was doing a great job and I'd see him at the finish soon!

Near him at the 3.5...

Not Too Shabby: The Race Report

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:52:20 EST

Yes, finally a race report. I'm hoping I can remember how it was and what I did on Saturday! LOL

Since I can't sleep these days, this blog is coming to you at 4am! But that's a whole other blog.

Friday night I got all my things together, but because the race was in town if I was missing anything I'd be able to get it in the morning. I didn't have to leave my house until 7:45 or later. The race site was 5 miles from my house. I could have run there! LOL

When did you unpack for the cruise?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:19:02 EST

Interesting Question.

When did you unpack?

I know when I unpacked. I know when it happened. I know what was in my bag. I knew where they belonged. In The Garbage!

You might be asking yourself, did Crayons go on a cruise and told no one? Where did she go? When did she get back?

I thought about this today as I wrote an email to a friend. She mentioned something to me about a Pin (on Pinterest) today.

The pin said:

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Capital To Coast Relay Training Plan

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:38:33 EST

Scroll down to see the Training Plan.

I've signed up for a 10-mile in May, so after that I'll start training for the C2C!!

My strategy is to do a increase/decrease type training schedule. One week C2C training, one week of my normal training routine. I think this will help me stay focused and not burned out knowing I can take a week off. Cuz wow 40 the 2-a-days start week 1!!

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Revised Race Schedule

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:10:33 EST

Frigid 5K/10K Saturday, January 7, 2012 = DONE

DRC February 5 Mile February 4, 2012 = DONE

Trinity River Levee Run - March 3, 2012 at Trammel Crow Park
Ran the Renegade Run instead = DONE

March 17 - 5K in my town, I'm signing up today!

Tal Morrison Classic 15K/5K - April 7, 2012 at Winfrey Point
I'm running the 5K, but my oldest is running the 15K!!! So.Excited!

DRC White Rock-n-Roll 5 Mile and 10 Mile - Saturday, May 5,...

You Run The Hills The Same....

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 10:02:44 EST

I called Jerome a day or two before my race.... I was a bit freaked out. He talked me down off the cliff! Assured me I could do it. I like to talk to him because he's always right. He has a way of making me believe in me. Love him for that! In case you don't know him, he's the leader of the Spark Dallas Team and a leader in more ways than that.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=JM
ERLAU

I talked to Mary www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?i...

I, I will survive, Oh as long as I know how to run I know I'll stay alive!! (Race Report!)

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 10:49:11 EST

Soooo.... I opted out on the Trinity Levee Bridge Run so I could do the Renegade Run:

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Unscheduled, Unplanned, Unofficial, Unsupported, Unsponsored- Un-Marathon from Greenville Tx down Historic Rt 66 to Rockwall Tx

For the record State Highway 66, isn't part of US Route 66.

The race route was intimidating, considering we'd have no police support. 3 miles would be on 66 a narrow...

Great Article!

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:45:29 EST

Don't eat anything your grandmother wouldn't have recognized as food! This is good advice.

Corn and potatoes are real foods. Unadulterated, an ounce of corn and an ounce of potato contain 24 and 22 calories respectively; their biggest component is water. (A potato is about 80 percent water.) Corn is about 3 percent protein, 2 percent fiber and 1 percent fat; potatoes’ numbers are similar. Not bad.

A 1-ounce serving of corn chips, though, contains around 139 cal...

Here it is!! The Magic Cure!! I promise THIS WILL WORK!

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:45:40 EST

It can't be just me who tires of the Brand New Product that will suck the fat off your thighs in 3 hours - infomercials!

Yesterday I saw a commercial for green tea in a pill! I really really loathe the yoplait and whole grains weight loss claims! Just eat yogurt and cheerios and take a green tea pill and BAM you'll be skinny!

You wanna be skinny and quickly, right?

I just did a search for how to lose weight! My search results brought up one gimmick af...

Something to consider

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:07:23 EST

Several people I know are doing the Body By Vi Shake thing. I have people hounding me to try it. I'm soooo glad I didn't. Because this thing uses Splenda. I am (the long and short of it) allergic to Splenda and other artificial sweeteners.

My issue with this product is that it's touted as a "health food" when really it's a chemical bomb for your body!! Basically you could get similar results if you drank a little bit of bleach every day! There is no food grade bleach people! ...

Challenge Day 1: Eliminate it!

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:45:47 EST

So a few of us on Facebook and a few of my friends IRL have decided to do another No Sugar Challenge like we did last year with Tiffany from The Gracious Pantry.com

Last year it started with a 2 week challenge that I kept all through Lent. At first it was hard but I kept it up in some areas. Since then I haven't had sugar in my coffee (or tea). I limit the amount of sugary things I consumed as well.

As birthdays and holidays rolled around I was back to eating cookie...

In Other (frustrating) News....

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:14:01 EST

The scale hates me!

And I hate it back!

D@#M You Scale!

I am under calorie range most days and I exercise 5 days a week.... HARD! Granted this is new, I had stopped doing that when I had the kidney infection in September, that took me out for several weeks.

But by October/November I decided I HAVE to get my life back and I HAVE to get back into my workout schedule.

My weeks look like this:

Monday: run (3-4 miles)
Tu...

I'm Burnin' Up!!

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:45:35 EST

Sunday after Saturdays Race I was a little sore, my calfs mainly. But I felt great otherwise. I was still committed to doing the Super Bowl workout.

I did it!! Here's the list of my workout as the game went on:

60 bicycles crunches, 10 pushups 1 plank
30 pushups 40 bicycle crunches, 25 jumping jacks, 10 bridges, 20 reverse crunches
80 bicycle crunches, 20 pushups, 25 squats
25 squats, 30 seconds high knees, 10 bridges, 10 push ups
25 jumping jac...

Prepare to run on jello!: Race Report

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:37:41 EST

Soooo as the week progressed I was good, doing good. Was excited for the race! Until I received the email from the DRC about parking.

Basically it said we can't park where we usually park or we'd get a ticket or towed. 234

And then I let the old stand-by set in: FEAR. 24

And I posted on FB that I was pretty sure I wasn't gonna go because I was very concerned about the parking situation.

But based on the responses I receiv...

Good Morning! Great Job!

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:49:17 EST

Sooo, today is my last run before my longest distance race Saturday!! 5-miles!

www.dallasrunningclub.com/
Details on the first page. :)

It was not so pretty out this morning. Fog was everywhere! I could barely see to get my kiddo to the bus stop. I contemplated running on the treadmill.

But I needed to get an "elements" run in before the race. It could be chilly and maybe foggy conditions Saturday.

I did some chore...

Running: It's not a quick fix

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:12:32 EST

Soooo, I got back onto SparkPeople April 2009. I had a treadmill and I was walking. I was moving my body and I was doing some Coach Nicole Videos. I joined some groups and made some friends. Running Friends. :)

I thought, well I can run too. And I started running. Well that's what I'll call it. I started the C25K Program and June 20th....if that's what you want to call it. I moved so slow that it took me and hour to complete week 1 day 1! (it's okay, I'm laughing at that...