Yesterday I ran another half, in Mankato Mn..
Yesterday I completed another half.
Yesterday I PR'd. ( 1:58:50 )
Yesterday I beat myself up mentally for a few miles where I slowed myself down.
Yesterday I seen others accomplish amazing things ( Crossing the finish line, beating the mental walls that we endure while running, challenge themselves to an amazing accomplishment, created different race times, new friendships, closer ties between already had been friends ).
Yesterday I was tired ( woke up at 3:30 to leave Byron at 4:45 to arrive early in Mankato ).
Yesterday my IT Band flaired up.
Yesterday I met new people ( Even cried while one of them held me up and another endured my cussing while I cramped ).
Yesterday was an absolute ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!!
Today -- I have stretched my IT, exercised it, treated it with some TLC and about to give it some bathing in some ice.
Today -- I ENJOYED my accomplisments that I endured yesterday.
Today -- I celebrated by speaking to my good friend OL on the achievements and also on my new goals. ( Full in FEB!!! and time to look for another half )
Today -- I baked!! ( Pumpkin Bread, Choc Chip Cookies, Rice Krispie Bars and I am on my way to get some more ingredients to bake Pumpkin Pie and Banana Bread )
Today -- I am not as tired as yesterday and I am very GRATEFUL that yesterday was a PR an amazing accomplishment in itself, completing another 13.1 miles!!!
Life is GREAT today and I am a very lucky soul to be able to enjoy the life that I have!!!!!!!
New friends, New races, New way of life !!!
Push on Dear friends while I rest my IT band and make sure I am fully recovered for my next training session :O)
* Lesson Learned coming soon *
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Oct 22, 2010
Today is Friday !!!!!!
Tomorrow is RACE DAY !!!!!!!!
Last night was a great night with Team R.E.D. I was able to walk briskly with Paul M. and chat about the race and other races we have been involved in :O) It was very refreshing as I had a rough afternoon prior to the group run. So this was just the medicine needed.
We walked around 2.5 miles.
Tomorrow is the RACE !!!! ( oh I said that .. he he he )
I have found out that this week with tapering and resting the legs -- it throws me for a loop ( emotionally/spiritually ). I have trained my body to allow to be preoccupied with vacations and flying out and visiting. This week, I did not have that and it has been very difficult for me. I am learning things during this training for this half :O)
I will do a lesson learned after the race. So in case you wanted to take these with you -- you would be able too.
Today is the day to prep for the race and also plan an outfit and warm/dry items. We have the carpool plan all set and the party afterwards :O)
So its off to do laundry, cleaning and planning.
* Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. ~ Mr. Obama ( its just a quote people, just a quote that I happen to utilize )
Tomorrow is RACE DAY !!!!!!!!
Last night was a great night with Team R.E.D. I was able to walk briskly with Paul M. and chat about the race and other races we have been involved in :O) It was very refreshing as I had a rough afternoon prior to the group run. So this was just the medicine needed.
We walked around 2.5 miles.
Tomorrow is the RACE !!!! ( oh I said that .. he he he )
I have found out that this week with tapering and resting the legs -- it throws me for a loop ( emotionally/spiritually ). I have trained my body to allow to be preoccupied with vacations and flying out and visiting. This week, I did not have that and it has been very difficult for me. I am learning things during this training for this half :O)
I will do a lesson learned after the race. So in case you wanted to take these with you -- you would be able too.
Today is the day to prep for the race and also plan an outfit and warm/dry items. We have the carpool plan all set and the party afterwards :O)
So its off to do laundry, cleaning and planning.
* Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. ~ Mr. Obama ( its just a quote people, just a quote that I happen to utilize )
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Oct. 19th, 2010
Dearest Bleaders --
I have been tapering this week for the race is on SATURDAY :O) We are going to KICK Mankato's ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Actually, I just did some biking and also a small circuit to allow some bent energy out !!!
I have been having trouble with the knee area and I actually think it is two things combined. IT Band and also a few other muscles. I did tend to it properly, I believe. I have been rolling as well as stretching and exercising the IT bands.
I was beginning to get a little depressed and not realizing how much taking exercise out of my regular regimen was affecting my attitude, I took a trip to the Running Room to see what they thought of my current purchase, new shoes on line !
Well -- turns out -- they are not supportive enough for the amount of running that I submit to my feet during a week. YET -- I have another pair of shoes that have enough support in them to run the race with :O) I thought I would have to walk outta there with a new pair!! I will be purchasing a new pair after the race.
I did walk out with a compression band for the IT, though. I put it on and instantly my knee felt better and then again today it hurt a little in a different spot. So I read the inserts in the band container and I moved the band and it helped :O)
I am very confident I am going to do amazing at the half in Mankato!!! ( I was debating that for a few days there )
I am realizing that exercise is now a part of me and when that is absent, my attitude and moods go down. This is a good thing in my mind!! Means I have done it long enough now, that it is a part of who I am and what I am about. I will continue the healthy way of living that I have now chosen and create a new friends and also maintain and retain all that I have gained thus far !!!
Push on friends, push on!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been tapering this week for the race is on SATURDAY :O) We are going to KICK Mankato's ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Actually, I just did some biking and also a small circuit to allow some bent energy out !!!
I have been having trouble with the knee area and I actually think it is two things combined. IT Band and also a few other muscles. I did tend to it properly, I believe. I have been rolling as well as stretching and exercising the IT bands.
I was beginning to get a little depressed and not realizing how much taking exercise out of my regular regimen was affecting my attitude, I took a trip to the Running Room to see what they thought of my current purchase, new shoes on line !
Well -- turns out -- they are not supportive enough for the amount of running that I submit to my feet during a week. YET -- I have another pair of shoes that have enough support in them to run the race with :O) I thought I would have to walk outta there with a new pair!! I will be purchasing a new pair after the race.
I did walk out with a compression band for the IT, though. I put it on and instantly my knee felt better and then again today it hurt a little in a different spot. So I read the inserts in the band container and I moved the band and it helped :O)
I am very confident I am going to do amazing at the half in Mankato!!! ( I was debating that for a few days there )
I am realizing that exercise is now a part of me and when that is absent, my attitude and moods go down. This is a good thing in my mind!! Means I have done it long enough now, that it is a part of who I am and what I am about. I will continue the healthy way of living that I have now chosen and create a new friends and also maintain and retain all that I have gained thus far !!!
Push on friends, push on!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Oct. 14th, 2010
It was a late night last night for this momma -- so I am blogging today on the run yesterday.
I was able to get in a 7.5 miler!! I met with Marilee and Bri before Team R.E.D and we ran an extra 2 miles together :O) They are both running the full in Mankato :O)
Angie and I than ran the 5.5 miler. I had to stop us, for my IT Band is really flaring up :O( So .. unfortunately, we were a bit behind everyone. YET, we made it !! AND Angie is DOING amazing!!!!!
We had one other incident while running, it was funny, there was a truck with two men in it, pass us and then turn around. I swear it was nothing, but Angie, totally disagreed. Suppose, if I had to really stop running we could have hitched a ride. HA HA HA
Either way, than it was time for Team R.E.D. and it was nice to sit with everyone. WE had a few good laughs and gave some grief to Mr. Melby -- who sooo needed it!!!
I will debate doing some stuff today, for I need to rest this IT Band so that it is strong for the run on the 23rd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yet, YOU PUSH ON :O)
Have a GREAT FRIDAY!!
I was able to get in a 7.5 miler!! I met with Marilee and Bri before Team R.E.D and we ran an extra 2 miles together :O) They are both running the full in Mankato :O)
Angie and I than ran the 5.5 miler. I had to stop us, for my IT Band is really flaring up :O( So .. unfortunately, we were a bit behind everyone. YET, we made it !! AND Angie is DOING amazing!!!!!
We had one other incident while running, it was funny, there was a truck with two men in it, pass us and then turn around. I swear it was nothing, but Angie, totally disagreed. Suppose, if I had to really stop running we could have hitched a ride. HA HA HA
Either way, than it was time for Team R.E.D. and it was nice to sit with everyone. WE had a few good laughs and gave some grief to Mr. Melby -- who sooo needed it!!!
I will debate doing some stuff today, for I need to rest this IT Band so that it is strong for the run on the 23rd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yet, YOU PUSH ON :O)
Have a GREAT FRIDAY!!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Oct. 12th, 2010
I am soo grateful for my friends!!! I was able to put in a few miles tonight -- after a very long week with a child who'se been down and out with pneumonia.
I ran 6 miles tonight, with some strong miles in the middle :O) Working more on miles now than the speed work -- missed some miles the past few weeks. Have to try to get em in this week, if I am able to run the 23rd in Mankato.
Heres the splits:
9:28 - 9:42 - 8:40 - 8:14 - 8:07 - 8:49
Felt damn good too!! I would have been able to hold the last mile for quite awhile, felt it in my body!! It was like I was just going with the wind.
Its a tiring week...already.
Off I go to prepare for some rest.
Push on dear friends, push on!!
I ran 6 miles tonight, with some strong miles in the middle :O) Working more on miles now than the speed work -- missed some miles the past few weeks. Have to try to get em in this week, if I am able to run the 23rd in Mankato.
Heres the splits:
9:28 - 9:42 - 8:40 - 8:14 - 8:07 - 8:49
Felt damn good too!! I would have been able to hold the last mile for quite awhile, felt it in my body!! It was like I was just going with the wind.
Its a tiring week...already.
Off I go to prepare for some rest.
Push on dear friends, push on!!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
10/10/10
Hello
Today, after a VERY long week, I was able to put in a 10 miler. I had to request some help to do and I was unfortunate not to be able to attend the breakfast yesterday morning!!
My youngest child has been sick since Wed. of last week. We will go in tomorrow for more testing with the doctors. I am hoping that they find what is bothering him and get it taken care of.
That would be the reason I have not been blogging or running. My children differently take president over running, as well as, I am a single parent so that also puts things into perspective!! I was able, too, however grab a break today and get my long run in. Well, a long one, not as long as I would have like.
It was an amazing RUN!! I felt around 7 miles, I could go on all night long. Running into the sunset and just enjoying the beautiful outdoors!!! LOVED IT!!
Of course, I am stubborn and insisted on wearing NEW shoes -- low an behold -- I have a blood blister on my toe. Yet, the shoes FELT awesome !! GREAT cushion!!! YAY!!
I also am in pain, the outside of my right knee. Off to roll that and also stretch it an exercise it. The issue, I believe, to long between runs and also lack of strengthening. Its OK -- work work work!! Which is all worth it !!
I have to sign off and get some shut eye, for it could be a really LONG day tomorrow. Wish us luck and if you pray, please send a few extra for my son!! Hugs to you all
Today, after a VERY long week, I was able to put in a 10 miler. I had to request some help to do and I was unfortunate not to be able to attend the breakfast yesterday morning!!
My youngest child has been sick since Wed. of last week. We will go in tomorrow for more testing with the doctors. I am hoping that they find what is bothering him and get it taken care of.
That would be the reason I have not been blogging or running. My children differently take president over running, as well as, I am a single parent so that also puts things into perspective!! I was able, too, however grab a break today and get my long run in. Well, a long one, not as long as I would have like.
It was an amazing RUN!! I felt around 7 miles, I could go on all night long. Running into the sunset and just enjoying the beautiful outdoors!!! LOVED IT!!
Of course, I am stubborn and insisted on wearing NEW shoes -- low an behold -- I have a blood blister on my toe. Yet, the shoes FELT awesome !! GREAT cushion!!! YAY!!
I also am in pain, the outside of my right knee. Off to roll that and also stretch it an exercise it. The issue, I believe, to long between runs and also lack of strengthening. Its OK -- work work work!! Which is all worth it !!
I have to sign off and get some shut eye, for it could be a really LONG day tomorrow. Wish us luck and if you pray, please send a few extra for my son!! Hugs to you all
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Oct. 5th, 2010
Man that felt AWESOME!!!!!
At first I really was not digging the track, than after about 10 x's around -- it felt amazing!!!! The times were rocking as well :O)
I am getting geared up for Mankato !! The more we discuss it and the more I look at my times, I am very excited to blow my PR outta the water !!!
* I have been in my head a little bit and getting on me -- while comparing myself to OTHERS!! This is a BIG NO NO !!! The only one I have to compare me to, is ME !!!!
Heres what I shot for tonight:
400 M 10 x's with 200 M recovery @ 1:50 ( avg's were 1:47 )
800 M 2 x's with 400 M recovery @ 3:50 ( avg's were 3:35 )
I totally blew the times outta the water!!!!
WHOO HOO!!!!
Push on dear friends, push on!!
At first I really was not digging the track, than after about 10 x's around -- it felt amazing!!!! The times were rocking as well :O)
I am getting geared up for Mankato !! The more we discuss it and the more I look at my times, I am very excited to blow my PR outta the water !!!
* I have been in my head a little bit and getting on me -- while comparing myself to OTHERS!! This is a BIG NO NO !!! The only one I have to compare me to, is ME !!!!
Heres what I shot for tonight:
400 M 10 x's with 200 M recovery @ 1:50 ( avg's were 1:47 )
800 M 2 x's with 400 M recovery @ 3:50 ( avg's were 3:35 )
I totally blew the times outta the water!!!!
WHOO HOO!!!!
Push on dear friends, push on!!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Oct. 4th, 2010
Chello my dearest friends!!
I was able to get out in the beautiful weather, here in SE MN, today !!
I was feeling a bit foggy, as I believe I may be coming down with a bit of a cold. Yet, I need to continue my training, Mankato is creeping up on us!! 3 Wks -- counting down!!
Ran a 5 miler today and I believe that I realized I need new shoes. Ordered !! I love online shopping, easy, fast and sufficient!! I will have these shoes end of the week and I will be able to break them in for the race :O) Than utilize them to train in for a full :O)
There were many that ran this past Sunday in the cities and ROCKED It out !!!! If you finished the race, I figured, you plain ole ROCKED!!!
It is awesome to be able say that I know so many runners, now!!! How cool!!!! There will be many of us running in Mankato as well !!!!!
I will post more info on that race, if you would like to track people!!!
Hopefully you were all able to do more than you ever thought you would this weekend as well!!!
Push on dear friends, push on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was able to get out in the beautiful weather, here in SE MN, today !!
I was feeling a bit foggy, as I believe I may be coming down with a bit of a cold. Yet, I need to continue my training, Mankato is creeping up on us!! 3 Wks -- counting down!!
Ran a 5 miler today and I believe that I realized I need new shoes. Ordered !! I love online shopping, easy, fast and sufficient!! I will have these shoes end of the week and I will be able to break them in for the race :O) Than utilize them to train in for a full :O)
There were many that ran this past Sunday in the cities and ROCKED It out !!!! If you finished the race, I figured, you plain ole ROCKED!!!
It is awesome to be able say that I know so many runners, now!!! How cool!!!! There will be many of us running in Mankato as well !!!!!
I will post more info on that race, if you would like to track people!!!
Hopefully you were all able to do more than you ever thought you would this weekend as well!!!
Push on dear friends, push on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Oct. 1st, 2010 !!!! MY LONGEST RUN YET !!
WOW!!!
I actually had tears in my eyes on the way to grab the children after my run with Marilee, Quint and OL!!
I completed 15 miles :O)
This is a huge deal for me - you see --I have NEVER ran that far!!!!!!
Not only did I COMPLETE it -- I also had some amazing times :O)
Yup -- I am NOW PUMPED about racing !!!
It was difficult for some of the miles, yet, the majority of it felt awesome!!
It was also GREAT to be able to run with some new people!! They were great company and pulled me when I was tired.....
GRATEFUL I am tonight -- GRATEFUL and I feel ON TOP OF THE WORLD!! " WHATEVER I put in front of me -- I WILL accomplish!!! "
Push on friends Push On!!
I actually had tears in my eyes on the way to grab the children after my run with Marilee, Quint and OL!!
I completed 15 miles :O)
This is a huge deal for me - you see --I have NEVER ran that far!!!!!!
Not only did I COMPLETE it -- I also had some amazing times :O)
Yup -- I am NOW PUMPED about racing !!!
It was difficult for some of the miles, yet, the majority of it felt awesome!!
It was also GREAT to be able to run with some new people!! They were great company and pulled me when I was tired.....
GRATEFUL I am tonight -- GRATEFUL and I feel ON TOP OF THE WORLD!! " WHATEVER I put in front of me -- I WILL accomplish!!! "
Push on friends Push On!!
Oct. 1st, 2010
Holy Cow!! ITS October!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( that went too fast!! )
Last night was great!! I was able to meet up with Mr. Woo for a few miles before we all ran as a group and than when we were coming around the corner, there was Marilee running next to Quint while he biked. She than joined us :O)
We met up with the group and, well, I fired Melby. He did NOT have a camera !!! ( J/K on that one Melby ) Low and behold = Renee was there!!!! She had camera in hand. So we took a group pic and then off we went !!
I was running with Angie and her leg was bothering her, so we cut the long run a little bit shorter. Yet, I was able to get in my 6 miles for the night!! What a BEAUTIFUL night to run also!!!
Than we met with the group back at the Den. It was awesome to see Renee again!!! It was also awesome to hear about all the upcoming races that everyone is preparing for!!
GOOD LUCK to all that are running this weekend in the CITIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Than I found some more out on who'se running in Mankato this month as well !!
ALSO -- get this -- I might have some people INTERESTED in coming to TEXAS with me in Feb!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Off I go to get some work done and then off I go to RUN -- >> 15 miles today with some of the Team!!!!
Push on dear friends, Push on !!!!!!!!!!!!
Last night was great!! I was able to meet up with Mr. Woo for a few miles before we all ran as a group and than when we were coming around the corner, there was Marilee running next to Quint while he biked. She than joined us :O)
We met up with the group and, well, I fired Melby. He did NOT have a camera !!! ( J/K on that one Melby ) Low and behold = Renee was there!!!! She had camera in hand. So we took a group pic and then off we went !!
I was running with Angie and her leg was bothering her, so we cut the long run a little bit shorter. Yet, I was able to get in my 6 miles for the night!! What a BEAUTIFUL night to run also!!!
Than we met with the group back at the Den. It was awesome to see Renee again!!! It was also awesome to hear about all the upcoming races that everyone is preparing for!!
GOOD LUCK to all that are running this weekend in the CITIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Than I found some more out on who'se running in Mankato this month as well !!
ALSO -- get this -- I might have some people INTERESTED in coming to TEXAS with me in Feb!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Off I go to get some work done and then off I go to RUN -- >> 15 miles today with some of the Team!!!!
Push on dear friends, Push on !!!!!!!!!!!!
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