Friday, April 11, 2008

Runner's Club

Let's just say it didn't go well and leave it at that. I have never felt so frustrated in my life. So everyone have a great weekend. I'm going to lay by the pool and blast some music.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008

Running, yes or no

I went for a run yesterday in my neighborhood. My flexor was bothering me from wearing heels the day before but I honestly didn't think it would be a problem. Well, it was a problem. I knew it before I left my driveway. I also slept in a weird position and had a crick in my back between my shoulder blades. I tried working that out in yoga but it didn't help it. So I did what I usually do when I feel pain: pretended I didn't feel it. Yeah, it's a gift of mine.

I set off down the road anyway, hip hurting, right arm/shoulder blade vying for 1st place on the pain-o-meter. I turned up my iPod (like THAT would drown out my moans) at least I couldn't hear myself. Then I got irritated and tried a "frolic" (that's what I've decided to call those fartleks....I don't really feel womanly saying that word)....(in fact, I need to go take another shower now for even typing the letter sequence) Anyyyywayyyyy....I attempted a full out "frolic". I thought I might have sounded like the man who ran up behind me in a 5K once. His feet hit the pavement so hard as he came up on me, I thought it was a group of kids! I pulled way over to the right to let "them all" pass me only to see one man go by. First thing that came to mind was early on in my "running career" (ok, so it was only 5 months ago) Jim was explaining to me how my feet should land and the sound they should make while hitting the pavement. There's a whole science to it. Not surprisingly, Jim knows it. He's like a running scientist. He can put a scientific spin on anything that has to do with running. I'm gonna start calling him my science teacher instead of my coach. He would not have liked the sound this man's sneakers were making as he was running. And for the record, I passed AND beat him to the finish line before anyone can even think this man's method was working. Not judging....just saying.

But I digress...back to ME since this is my blog and I can write whatever I feel like writing. I think I like having a blog for the same reason I like running. It's mine, I can do it when I feel like it, stop when I don't and I'm the boss of me...might even call me the CAPTAIN, which is kinda like, but not quite the same as "master of my domain" HAHA...that was for all you Seinfeld fans!

Ok, back to my run. I tried to frolic but it hurt too much. I walked a ways hoping against hope the pain would just go away. It did not. Apparently, it didn't know I was the boss of me. I walked around the block and went home. Kerri was surprised to see me back so soon. I was mad. She cheered me up. And that was when I saw it. The big brown truck! It's like Santa's sled and it pulled up to my house. Oh yay....my new Asics were here! They're so pretty! They're Gel Stratus (I can tell you what I wear, unlike SOMEONE ELSE who's keeping his brand a big huge secret....(RAZZDOODLE)...HA

I haven't run in them yet. I had an interview this afternoon and a bunch of errands to run so I did my hair and makeup. I have to work at 5 and don't feel like redoing everything so I'm awaitin' Friday's running club instead.

I have some Body For Life updates, but I have to go for now. I just got called into work early.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

OOPS...Totally Screwed Up My Blog.....

Figures....I got adventurous and tried to create a new layout. Deleted all my stuff....I'm kinda bummed about that. Might take me a few to restore all my links! Sighhhhhhh...
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I'm Going For A Run....

In a minute! I came in looking for Sherry. Her husband fell 40 feet last Friday and was in ICU for 3 days! He's still in the hospital but doing better. I don't have all the details, Sherry just said she's hoping to get him home for the weekend. I hope to hear from her soon, but she may be tied up for quite some time. Hugs for you, Sherry!

I ran last Friday and have been fine. Yesterday I wore sandals with 2 inch heels and was limping by the end of the evening. My flexor did not appreciate my choice of footwear and complained. I heard and will obey, no more heels for me. Lesson learned.

Off I go now. I have some thoughts to think.
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Monday, April 7, 2008

Still Feelin' Foxy....

Well HEY! I had a great run on Friday with Jim and I am not hurting any worse! Last time I ran, it put me out of commission for 2 weeks. This time I feel even better! The road to recovery is one I'd rather have run instead of limped, but I'm almost there. I feel FREE!

I was hoping to run today after the the gym this morning, but I worked for Alycia. She's prego and has the flu, poor punkin. I may need to fill in for her tomorrow too, we'll see. Seems like now that I CAN run, I can't find the time. There's a Zoomer run tomorrow night but if I have to work the day I won't make the run. I'm a wife and Mom first! So I'll just make the family run with me! What a GREAT idea!

Most people who know me, know I've taken on the new goal of speeding up my runs. I really want to shoot for qualifying for Boston 2009. I know it's a stretch to speed train for 7 months and get a qualifying time in October but hey....I'd rather try and fail than not try at all. Even if I don't make it, I won't feel like I failed anyway. I love to run and the sense of accomplishment and pride I feel from every run is something I cherish.

I got a little bonus this morning during my core class at the YMCA. During the exercises we were listening to a CD when a song came on we all knew. First let me tell you, Jim teaches this class as well as being my mentor/coach/trainer. He is also a singer/songwriter. I am a music fanatic, I love all kinds of music. I have CDs for cleaning, showering, laying by the pool, running...etc. SO...when Jim said the singer was Rob Thomas from Matchbox 20, I quite confidently told him he was wrong....LOL. I didn't know who it was but I KNEW it wasn't Rob. He insisted it was. I said I'd bet him $50 it was not. He said how about a Subway sandwich (which I do love) but I said NO! Then, my brain kicked in. I had an awesome idea. I'm all giggly just remembering the moment....heehee. I said....how about a speed training session! He got all confident and said IF he WAS wrong, he'd give me TWO speed training sessions. Ooooohhhhhlala!! Can you say JACKPOT babyyyyyy??????? I got all warm inside. I knew I was right. I know Rob Thomas's voice. I also know my ticket to Boston is through my trainer. He got me to the finish line of my first marathon in just under 5 months. His coaching and training methods work for me. I hear the instructions and just do it. This is gonna be GREAT!

I even made him shake on it....lol

I guess I should tell you, Jim said if it wasn't Rob Thomas, it had to be Chad Kroeger from Nickelback. He was right about that. I didn't think it was, because I'd never seen Chad with short hair except for the video to the song we were betting against. So technically Jim did know the singer's name. I only knew it wasn't Rob Thomas. I offered to call it a truce but Jim was kind enough to call me the winner. So I get some speed training from the one person I know who can get me to Boston. I almost feel guity. Almost.....
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