And there's a blister on the toe.
Yes, I am back at it -- officially now three days in a row -- small increments of running. I have been up long before sunrise to complete the entire: 8 miles so far this week. Which is OK to have lower miles, I am only prepping for a half in Feb anywho == after injury!!
I am getting physced to get back into my running regimen. A workout regimen at all, is what I was missing and now I am into a groove :O)
Today, I am grateful and tonight I will run again and tomorrow morning and on so on ....
Here we come Texas -- LETS do this thing!!!
Push on dear friend, Push on!!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Jan. 17th, 2011
This morning I have begun a new schedule that includes 2 workouts per day, at least. Don't go freaking out !! These are very short lived workouts and they are to get in my miles, build up my muscles and also get my body ready to get back to the longer distances, that are soon upon myself.
I went into the Physical Therapist last week and discussed issues I was having once again. Here I thought I would be out of running all together, yet, I was wrong !! Thank Goodness!! For my running is my outlet and if I do not have that, I am really not all there!! ( not that I am all there anywho :P )
He shared with me that he believes that my muscles are adjusting to the orthos that I have been and continue to wear. So far, he has helped me to get back to running without much pain, so I will go with it.
He gave me a set of tape around the knee area -- it looks like this:
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He said, if this helps performance he will order more for myself and we will continue use. It did seem to help some, so .. I might possibly be suckered into this one.
Yet, another thing I am trying along with the shorter runs, is to not run outside. The uneven ground seems to upset the muscles. I will be on the dreadmill through out the rest of the winter .. ugh .. I am GRATEFUL though that I am able to run :O)
I will also be making some time with my personal trainer for I need to do some strengthening again. I am unable to do the lounges/squats at this time as well... so off to Fitness 4 Life to get some new workouts :O)
Well friends -- I must sign off now and I will continue to keep you updated!! For the race in coming up in Feb and I will run it :O) Possibly not my fastest half, yet, it will be considered another half !!
Push on dear friends, push on !!
I went into the Physical Therapist last week and discussed issues I was having once again. Here I thought I would be out of running all together, yet, I was wrong !! Thank Goodness!! For my running is my outlet and if I do not have that, I am really not all there!! ( not that I am all there anywho :P )
He shared with me that he believes that my muscles are adjusting to the orthos that I have been and continue to wear. So far, he has helped me to get back to running without much pain, so I will go with it.
He gave me a set of tape around the knee area -- it looks like this:
( Darker image )
He said, if this helps performance he will order more for myself and we will continue use. It did seem to help some, so .. I might possibly be suckered into this one.
Yet, another thing I am trying along with the shorter runs, is to not run outside. The uneven ground seems to upset the muscles. I will be on the dreadmill through out the rest of the winter .. ugh .. I am GRATEFUL though that I am able to run :O)
I will also be making some time with my personal trainer for I need to do some strengthening again. I am unable to do the lounges/squats at this time as well... so off to Fitness 4 Life to get some new workouts :O)
Well friends -- I must sign off now and I will continue to keep you updated!! For the race in coming up in Feb and I will run it :O) Possibly not my fastest half, yet, it will be considered another half !!
Push on dear friends, push on !!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Jan. 3rd, 2011
Today was a good day :O)
I was able to get in a 3.5 miler.
It was nice to enjoy the snow falling -- yet -- I wish I would have put on my spikes to run. AS I seemed to hit a few ice patches that I did not notice under the fallen snow. I did NOT fall, tho :O)
I am excited to get back into training. I know that it will not take long for my body to understand we are running again and to adjust to the difference. Waiting, on the other hand for this to occur, is a different story!! HA !! Good thing I have my Team R.E.D. members to vent on !!
I was able to share my running experience over the weekend with some beautiful women -- it felt amazing to hear what they see and to be able to share where and how I got to where I am today!!
The best thing I heard was:
If YOU can do it -- SO can I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* PUSH on dear friends -- PUSH ON!!
I was able to get in a 3.5 miler.
It was nice to enjoy the snow falling -- yet -- I wish I would have put on my spikes to run. AS I seemed to hit a few ice patches that I did not notice under the fallen snow. I did NOT fall, tho :O)
I am excited to get back into training. I know that it will not take long for my body to understand we are running again and to adjust to the difference. Waiting, on the other hand for this to occur, is a different story!! HA !! Good thing I have my Team R.E.D. members to vent on !!
I was able to share my running experience over the weekend with some beautiful women -- it felt amazing to hear what they see and to be able to share where and how I got to where I am today!!
The best thing I heard was:
If YOU can do it -- SO can I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* PUSH on dear friends -- PUSH ON!!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Jan. 2nd, 2011
Good Morning to all of my followers !!!
What an amazing beginning to a year !!! I was able to be blessed to complete a 5k on 1/1/11!!! Yet, it was not a PR - it was something that I have never done !! For it was horrible wind chill and freezing!! I was able to run with the spikes that I had purchased as well as the new winter gear!!!
The year of 2010 was amazing for me for my second year in running ( tech. began running in '09). This year, 2011, is going to be that much more phenomenal !! Heres the list of races at this time:
Feb - Half Marathon in Austin TX
May - Full Marathon in Roch. MN
June - Half Marathon in Seattle WA
Let us see what else there is to throw in there. I may also do a warrior run in the summer as well :O)
This is going to be a GREAT year with AMAZING things happening !! I am not only saying this for the running part of life, I am saying this for the entire life in itself!!
Lets DO this thing!!
What an amazing beginning to a year !!! I was able to be blessed to complete a 5k on 1/1/11!!! Yet, it was not a PR - it was something that I have never done !! For it was horrible wind chill and freezing!! I was able to run with the spikes that I had purchased as well as the new winter gear!!!
The year of 2010 was amazing for me for my second year in running ( tech. began running in '09). This year, 2011, is going to be that much more phenomenal !! Heres the list of races at this time:
Feb - Half Marathon in Austin TX
May - Full Marathon in Roch. MN
June - Half Marathon in Seattle WA
Let us see what else there is to throw in there. I may also do a warrior run in the summer as well :O)
This is going to be a GREAT year with AMAZING things happening !! I am not only saying this for the running part of life, I am saying this for the entire life in itself!!
Lets DO this thing!!
Friday, December 31, 2010
New Years Eve - 2010
Hello -- Today is the LAST day to live up 2010!!!!
I think its a GREAT DAY for a massage and a hot tub ?? Whatcha think??
Yesterday I was able to run with the amazing Team R.E.D.!!! Woo Man and I, ran together, as well as some others, the 3 miler. I always enjoy my runs with Woo!!! He goes at a pace I am able to handle as well as continue conversations when I am dieing!!!! Thank you WOO MAN !!
Tomorrow -- its a 5K !!! Resolution Run -- lets get 2011 started off JUST right !!!
Hopefully you are all safe and have a GREAT New Years Eve!!!!!
Push on dearest friends, Push on !!
I think its a GREAT DAY for a massage and a hot tub ?? Whatcha think??
Yesterday I was able to run with the amazing Team R.E.D.!!! Woo Man and I, ran together, as well as some others, the 3 miler. I always enjoy my runs with Woo!!! He goes at a pace I am able to handle as well as continue conversations when I am dieing!!!! Thank you WOO MAN !!
Tomorrow -- its a 5K !!! Resolution Run -- lets get 2011 started off JUST right !!!
Hopefully you are all safe and have a GREAT New Years Eve!!!!!
Push on dearest friends, Push on !!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Christmas Day 2010
What a blasted miracle and year !! I have been reflecting and looking at what I have accomplished and also where I am today.
I am truly grateful to have ran as much as I have during this year of 2010. There was the Half in Seattle, the 5K in Zumbrota, the Half in Mankato and other shorter runs I am forgetting. There is a year of lessons learned as well as many great memories ( aka: Joining TEAM R.E.D ) !!
If you follow my blog, you will have noticed that I have not blogged for quite some time. I believe that recently, until about a week ago, I was becoming more an more convinced it would be a very long time before I actually ran again. OR wondering what I would be able to do, cardio-wise.
I was diagnosed with Petallar Tendinitis, a while back after I was diagnosed with ITBS in my right leg. As I crossed the finish line from the half in Mankato in Oct., I was in much pain. This pain did not go away after a few weeks. So it was suggested that I go into see a Sports Med Doc.. I did so, first ITBS then a few weeks later, Tendinitis.
I have been in physical therapy ever since I was diagnosed with ITBS.
It has been suggested that I run, not over 5 miles at a time, each day or when it does not hurt. This excites me!!! I am putting in around 2 to 3 miles per day - missed yesterday - since Wed.. So I am very pumped to be getting back into my exercise regimen :O)
I will begin training for a half marathon, which is Feb. 20th. in Austin TX.. I need to remember, for its difficult for me to remember that, for I am definitely the competitive type. Course I am really only in competition with myself -- HA !!
I will begin tracking on here once again, for now I am becoming excited and I need to remember its only mileage for now. The speed work will come in time. I will be a rock star, again ( in my eyes ) == yet in TIME!!
Merry Christmas to you all and to all a good night !!
I am truly grateful to have ran as much as I have during this year of 2010. There was the Half in Seattle, the 5K in Zumbrota, the Half in Mankato and other shorter runs I am forgetting. There is a year of lessons learned as well as many great memories ( aka: Joining TEAM R.E.D ) !!
If you follow my blog, you will have noticed that I have not blogged for quite some time. I believe that recently, until about a week ago, I was becoming more an more convinced it would be a very long time before I actually ran again. OR wondering what I would be able to do, cardio-wise.
I was diagnosed with Petallar Tendinitis, a while back after I was diagnosed with ITBS in my right leg. As I crossed the finish line from the half in Mankato in Oct., I was in much pain. This pain did not go away after a few weeks. So it was suggested that I go into see a Sports Med Doc.. I did so, first ITBS then a few weeks later, Tendinitis.
I have been in physical therapy ever since I was diagnosed with ITBS.
It has been suggested that I run, not over 5 miles at a time, each day or when it does not hurt. This excites me!!! I am putting in around 2 to 3 miles per day - missed yesterday - since Wed.. So I am very pumped to be getting back into my exercise regimen :O)
I will begin training for a half marathon, which is Feb. 20th. in Austin TX.. I need to remember, for its difficult for me to remember that, for I am definitely the competitive type. Course I am really only in competition with myself -- HA !!
I will begin tracking on here once again, for now I am becoming excited and I need to remember its only mileage for now. The speed work will come in time. I will be a rock star, again ( in my eyes ) == yet in TIME!!
Merry Christmas to you all and to all a good night !!
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