Dearest Readers,
Today I was able to endure the humidity, hills and track work out. This will be my last long, hard run before next Saturday !!! SEATTLE here I come!
I was very happy with my workout today, as it was a bit warmer and yet I was still able to blow off quite a bit of steam. It was very calming to run at my fastest on the track and also be able to kick it up the hills, without stopping !!!
Life throws many things at you, and I am realizing, its really all about acceptance. As well as, perspective. Today is a good day. The feelings come and go -- but running -- makes is all worth it!!
Push on Dearest Friends, Push on !!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
June 13th, 2011
A week from today I will be packing up the gear, clothes and sanity ( I hope ) to fly out to Seattle to visit with my sister, long time friend and RUN MY ARS off in the Rock N Roll Seattle Half!!
Today, I was able to tackle a bit over 5 miles. My hip flexor is buggin, I do believe it is due to the fact that my knees are bothering me. So things are adjusting to make due. Good thing it is a taper week :O) Take it a bit easy so that when the 25th hits I GO REALLY FAST !!
I have not been 'feeling' the running bug inside me, which is sad, for I am now sponsored. I need to hit a PR or something so that I can feel it again. I am sure, when the time is right so will the paces. In due time ....
Tomorrow I face something that I have dreaded for some time now, a divorce finalization.
I have set up time with my running partner, Angie. We will run. How far, no idea at this point. I am just planning on running and feeling and spending time with those that love me.
Hopefully I will be back tomorrow to report I ran to Texas and back again.....
Push on Dear friends, Push on!!
Today, I was able to tackle a bit over 5 miles. My hip flexor is buggin, I do believe it is due to the fact that my knees are bothering me. So things are adjusting to make due. Good thing it is a taper week :O) Take it a bit easy so that when the 25th hits I GO REALLY FAST !!
I have not been 'feeling' the running bug inside me, which is sad, for I am now sponsored. I need to hit a PR or something so that I can feel it again. I am sure, when the time is right so will the paces. In due time ....
Tomorrow I face something that I have dreaded for some time now, a divorce finalization.
I have set up time with my running partner, Angie. We will run. How far, no idea at this point. I am just planning on running and feeling and spending time with those that love me.
Hopefully I will be back tomorrow to report I ran to Texas and back again.....
Push on Dear friends, Push on!!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
June 5th, 2011
Noticing that I have not blogged in some time -- I figure it's due time I begin once again.
Since my previous blog, life happened. Seems that it does that, at times. Where it pulls me from this way to that. The important thing, is that I do not allow it to 'mess' me up .... or if I feel it tugging a bit from this side to the next, I make sure that I listen to the signs and take care of me.
There were a few deaths that I had to mourn an work through, on top of the single parenting trials that come along with life...running was there, just not as prominent as I would have liked. Yet, the exercise did not leave me or my life, for without it I am no longer whole. Its now a piece of me. Its a part of who I have become. Its an outlet for me and my HP. A place where I can go and enjoy the time and the silence, from the noise life makes.
That puts into perspective where I am today, yet, I need to share with you the good as well as the hardships. Lets start with the races that I have put forth the past few weeks.
Med City Half -->> 2:05
This was to be a training run for me and a training run it was. I was extremely angry with myself around mile 8, as I pushed myself too hard through the hills and hit a 'wall'. I am working with my trainer to include alot more endurance training so that I will not hit the 'wall' in this spot again. This was by far the angriest I have ever been during a race. Yet, I need to remind myself of the goodness and positives: I finished and didn't give up. I learned from it and I am able to change things. I completed another half marathon. It was a strong run.
4th Annual Hayfield Fire Dept 5K -->> 25:18 ( Placed 3rd out of the women )
This was not a PR, dang close, yet not one. It was, however, faster then what I ran this one last year :O) SO -- again -- positives!! Another huge positive was: I placed :O)
Those are the most recent races. Not my fastest, yet, I feel I was strong and that I am able to learn from them and move on. Do better. Run faster. Run stronger. Feel more confident.
The pyramids were not built over night, nor will my paces be. I need to remember that. Not beat up on myself and live life to the fullest. That would include NOT beating myself up!!!
Another positive, I was accepted to be sponsored !!!!! I was a bit surprised, yet, I am definitely enjoying it !!!! They have a totally different world, that I didn't realize was out there. I am was suggested to try for it and it actually happened. This has sparked another fire within me. So, I have alot to work towards.
My next race, is on the 25th of June. I am flying out to Seattle to run in the Rock N Roll Half :O) My good friend, Sharyce, is running her first one!!! YAY!!! I am sooo excited!!
People are noticing how this works, the running, and they are excited to join me !! I had a good friend run her first one today !! She ROCKED !! I am very proud of her!! How cool it is to give away something and have it soo well received !! ( The running Bug !! )
I better sleep for tomorrow is a long run -- I am going to push for 10 to 11 miles.
G'night my dear readers!!
Since my previous blog, life happened. Seems that it does that, at times. Where it pulls me from this way to that. The important thing, is that I do not allow it to 'mess' me up .... or if I feel it tugging a bit from this side to the next, I make sure that I listen to the signs and take care of me.
There were a few deaths that I had to mourn an work through, on top of the single parenting trials that come along with life...running was there, just not as prominent as I would have liked. Yet, the exercise did not leave me or my life, for without it I am no longer whole. Its now a piece of me. Its a part of who I have become. Its an outlet for me and my HP. A place where I can go and enjoy the time and the silence, from the noise life makes.
That puts into perspective where I am today, yet, I need to share with you the good as well as the hardships. Lets start with the races that I have put forth the past few weeks.
Med City Half -->> 2:05
This was to be a training run for me and a training run it was. I was extremely angry with myself around mile 8, as I pushed myself too hard through the hills and hit a 'wall'. I am working with my trainer to include alot more endurance training so that I will not hit the 'wall' in this spot again. This was by far the angriest I have ever been during a race. Yet, I need to remind myself of the goodness and positives: I finished and didn't give up. I learned from it and I am able to change things. I completed another half marathon. It was a strong run.
4th Annual Hayfield Fire Dept 5K -->> 25:18 ( Placed 3rd out of the women )
This was not a PR, dang close, yet not one. It was, however, faster then what I ran this one last year :O) SO -- again -- positives!! Another huge positive was: I placed :O)
Those are the most recent races. Not my fastest, yet, I feel I was strong and that I am able to learn from them and move on. Do better. Run faster. Run stronger. Feel more confident.
The pyramids were not built over night, nor will my paces be. I need to remember that. Not beat up on myself and live life to the fullest. That would include NOT beating myself up!!!
Another positive, I was accepted to be sponsored !!!!! I was a bit surprised, yet, I am definitely enjoying it !!!! They have a totally different world, that I didn't realize was out there. I am was suggested to try for it and it actually happened. This has sparked another fire within me. So, I have alot to work towards.
My next race, is on the 25th of June. I am flying out to Seattle to run in the Rock N Roll Half :O) My good friend, Sharyce, is running her first one!!! YAY!!! I am sooo excited!!
People are noticing how this works, the running, and they are excited to join me !! I had a good friend run her first one today !! She ROCKED !! I am very proud of her!! How cool it is to give away something and have it soo well received !! ( The running Bug !! )
I better sleep for tomorrow is a long run -- I am going to push for 10 to 11 miles.
G'night my dear readers!!
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