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!!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
May 18th, 2011
I was able to put in a total of over 4 miles on the track tonight ( this includes warmup/cooldown ) and it felt pretty good, needed some solid recovery, yet I did it. Of course, the little ones were near so I was not as aggressive an felt the need to leave a bit earlier then normal.
It was nice to see fellow Team RED Members out there. Yet, a few were missed.
The last week has been a rough one for many Team RED members as well as the family members, of a dear running friend, Paul Melby. He passed after collapsing after he ran his fastest ever, during a full marathon. He PR'd by 24 min.s and also qualified for Boston. That is what has helped the past week, during runs. Knowing that he would want us to celebrate his achievements. Yet, it is very difficult to think of the family that was deeply touched by his presence.
There is information on his services on the Team RED Blog:
http://byronteamred.blogspot.com/
If you could be so kind and keep his family and friends in your thoughts. As the wonderful wife, Shelly and his three beautiful children will surely need it. AS well as our support and love in the near coming future, if not now as well.
Keep on Keeping on dearest Readers....
It was nice to see fellow Team RED Members out there. Yet, a few were missed.
The last week has been a rough one for many Team RED members as well as the family members, of a dear running friend, Paul Melby. He passed after collapsing after he ran his fastest ever, during a full marathon. He PR'd by 24 min.s and also qualified for Boston. That is what has helped the past week, during runs. Knowing that he would want us to celebrate his achievements. Yet, it is very difficult to think of the family that was deeply touched by his presence.
There is information on his services on the Team RED Blog:
http://byronteamred.blogspot.com/
If you could be so kind and keep his family and friends in your thoughts. As the wonderful wife, Shelly and his three beautiful children will surely need it. AS well as our support and love in the near coming future, if not now as well.
Keep on Keeping on dearest Readers....
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
May 4th, 2011 ( SWEAT! )
( Yes, I know I am posting this one May 5th, goofy :O) )
Tonight is track and I am debatting, after alot of different feelings went through my soul this morning, a short run and a hard core workout. Yet, I am going to recap what I did yesterday for a workout and then we will see how much I visit my blog this week.
I was able to kick it for 3.1Miles in the humidity. Man, I do not believe I have sweated this much since last year, in one day !! OOFTAA ...
I figured it was so worth it as I need to get ready for Ragnar and running in the humidity could be the name of the game ( period )!!
The only way to prepare for the goal that you have set: TRAIN/PRACTICE/REPEAT!!!
Hydration is much of a things now a days as well as working on the right food and nutrition. I am working on this and also I am going to look into more information on this. ( It is not that I do not have the info at my fingertips, it is taking the time to soak it up )
Time -- I sometimes wonder where will I fit this in, that in, etc .. it comes down to prioritizing. What is most important to you? For me: Its my HP ( higher power ), My sanity ( program/exercising ), My children, My family/friends, My career and then anything below this.... now to maintain that takes alot of organizing..yet, if I LET the first 2 go -- I lose what I have in front of me!!!
Push on dearest friends, Push on !!!
Tonight is track and I am debatting, after alot of different feelings went through my soul this morning, a short run and a hard core workout. Yet, I am going to recap what I did yesterday for a workout and then we will see how much I visit my blog this week.
I was able to kick it for 3.1Miles in the humidity. Man, I do not believe I have sweated this much since last year, in one day !! OOFTAA ...
I figured it was so worth it as I need to get ready for Ragnar and running in the humidity could be the name of the game ( period )!!
The only way to prepare for the goal that you have set: TRAIN/PRACTICE/REPEAT!!!
Hydration is much of a things now a days as well as working on the right food and nutrition. I am working on this and also I am going to look into more information on this. ( It is not that I do not have the info at my fingertips, it is taking the time to soak it up )
Time -- I sometimes wonder where will I fit this in, that in, etc .. it comes down to prioritizing. What is most important to you? For me: Its my HP ( higher power ), My sanity ( program/exercising ), My children, My family/friends, My career and then anything below this.... now to maintain that takes alot of organizing..yet, if I LET the first 2 go -- I lose what I have in front of me!!!
Push on dearest friends, Push on !!!
Friday, May 6, 2011
May 6th, 2011
Wow -- where does the time go ?? Not so sure, as here it is May and I am behind on blogging...ugh!!
Eitherway, Not behind on the running!!!
I was able to do 16 miles on my 16 years of sobriety --found that to be a GREAT Milestone on a milestone. For that was the farthest that I have ever ran in my life at one time!! Yay me!! And to top it off, I brought it in at 10 min/mile avg :O) I am very happy with that....
Since then I have ran around 5 to 6 day per week and brought in long runs around 14.5 and planning on another tomorrow at 15 miles.
I just came home from a 5 miler -- 44 min -->> BAM !!!!
That rocked my socks off !!!
Well, time to go !! Friend is here and time to get ready to go !!
Push on dearest friends, push on!!
Eitherway, Not behind on the running!!!
I was able to do 16 miles on my 16 years of sobriety --found that to be a GREAT Milestone on a milestone. For that was the farthest that I have ever ran in my life at one time!! Yay me!! And to top it off, I brought it in at 10 min/mile avg :O) I am very happy with that....
Since then I have ran around 5 to 6 day per week and brought in long runs around 14.5 and planning on another tomorrow at 15 miles.
I just came home from a 5 miler -- 44 min -->> BAM !!!!
That rocked my socks off !!!
Well, time to go !! Friend is here and time to get ready to go !!
Push on dearest friends, push on!!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
April 21st, 2011
Good Day to you !!!
I see that I have been failing to log in and update my blog!! I need to begin this again, for there is stuff going on !!!
Yesterday -- hit the track and had some amazing times, even though I was a bit tired. Had some GREAT company out there, during the hail, rain and wind!! ROCK ON TEAM RED!!!
Tomorrow I am going to run 16 miles on my 16 yr sobriety date!! It is the longest I have ever ran before !!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE -->> A milestone on A milestone!!! What a better way to celebrate!! ( Other then a party and getting my medallion with those that I love !! )
Hope you are all pushing !! Keep up the work, if you are, if not -- GET AT IT !!! You can always look me up and I will help ya out!!! We are all unified in one way or another -- let's just make it another connection ( exercise !! )
Have a GREAT Sunshine DAY!!!
PUSH ON !!
I see that I have been failing to log in and update my blog!! I need to begin this again, for there is stuff going on !!!
Yesterday -- hit the track and had some amazing times, even though I was a bit tired. Had some GREAT company out there, during the hail, rain and wind!! ROCK ON TEAM RED!!!
Tomorrow I am going to run 16 miles on my 16 yr sobriety date!! It is the longest I have ever ran before !!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE -->> A milestone on A milestone!!! What a better way to celebrate!! ( Other then a party and getting my medallion with those that I love !! )
Hope you are all pushing !! Keep up the work, if you are, if not -- GET AT IT !!! You can always look me up and I will help ya out!!! We are all unified in one way or another -- let's just make it another connection ( exercise !! )
Have a GREAT Sunshine DAY!!!
PUSH ON !!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
April 7th, 2011
Whooooo hoooo hooo -- it's race season!!
Races here and there and everywhere !!
This weekend I will observe the Fetzer Race - so that I can get a feel on what is going to occur the following Saturday for the SEMYO Race. Wheeee .. There is definitely some overwhelment that is hitting me = yet= just do it !! Either it works or it doesn't - either I enjoy it or I do not. It's really that simple!!
Last night was track work. It was OK. I was a bit tired. I do believe that Fool's Five took it outta me, last weekend. That's OK. No reason to get off the wagon when you just need to go at it slow!! I did 8 reps of my 400M repeats .. .hitting em at a good pace w the fatigue showing.
Tonight is the 8 miler that I will help a good friend, Angie, get through. She is training for Med City.
Did I mention that I am crazy ??? Yep -- definitely soo!! I signed up for RAGNAR. Not only signed up for it -- I am runner 5. WTH was I thinking ???? Not to sure, but it's done now..so all I have to do is complete it and follow through with the training. EZ PZ right ??? HA !!!
This year is going to be the best year of my life, I do forsee!! 35 yrs old - 16 yrs clean and sober - running like a mad woman ... ROCK ON !!
Push on Dear Friends, Push ON!!
Races here and there and everywhere !!
This weekend I will observe the Fetzer Race - so that I can get a feel on what is going to occur the following Saturday for the SEMYO Race. Wheeee .. There is definitely some overwhelment that is hitting me = yet= just do it !! Either it works or it doesn't - either I enjoy it or I do not. It's really that simple!!
Last night was track work. It was OK. I was a bit tired. I do believe that Fool's Five took it outta me, last weekend. That's OK. No reason to get off the wagon when you just need to go at it slow!! I did 8 reps of my 400M repeats .. .hitting em at a good pace w the fatigue showing.
Tonight is the 8 miler that I will help a good friend, Angie, get through. She is training for Med City.
Did I mention that I am crazy ??? Yep -- definitely soo!! I signed up for RAGNAR. Not only signed up for it -- I am runner 5. WTH was I thinking ???? Not to sure, but it's done now..so all I have to do is complete it and follow through with the training. EZ PZ right ??? HA !!!
This year is going to be the best year of my life, I do forsee!! 35 yrs old - 16 yrs clean and sober - running like a mad woman ... ROCK ON !!
Push on Dear Friends, Push ON!!
Monday, April 4, 2011
April 4th, 2011
What a fabulous start to a FANTASTIC month!!!!
Yesterday, ran Fool's Five in Lewiston.
8K = 39.21 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Super excited and proud of my time. I am extremely happy with these results, for it is still very early in my training and I am on a good start for a great year. I need to remember, listen to my body, and do my stretches!!
It was kinda funny, about the race yesterday. I came in thinking I had around 43 min as that is what my garmin was showing, even though my garmin has been a bit off lately, in the past few months. I was cool with that time, considering it is so early in the training program for Seattle and it was a strong finish, as I was not winded in the end!! Then last night I read the results and was FULL of excitement!! ( 9 pm mind you!! ) I also realized that I was 4th in my age group!!! WHEEEEEE .. very happy !!!
Another opportunity also arose in front of me this past weekend -- RAGNAR!!! OMGosh .. here we go -- and I thought about it, prayed and realized, it was a good weekend, in between races!! Then, when I was asked, I was told, eh -- the leg your signing up for would be not so bad - RIGHT!!!! The hardest freakin one!!!! ( leg 5 -- 21.8 Mi!! ) Well, I am in and now I will need to train hard !!!
Here come 35 !!!
Push on dear friends, push on!!
Yesterday, ran Fool's Five in Lewiston.
8K = 39.21 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Super excited and proud of my time. I am extremely happy with these results, for it is still very early in my training and I am on a good start for a great year. I need to remember, listen to my body, and do my stretches!!
It was kinda funny, about the race yesterday. I came in thinking I had around 43 min as that is what my garmin was showing, even though my garmin has been a bit off lately, in the past few months. I was cool with that time, considering it is so early in the training program for Seattle and it was a strong finish, as I was not winded in the end!! Then last night I read the results and was FULL of excitement!! ( 9 pm mind you!! ) I also realized that I was 4th in my age group!!! WHEEEEEE .. very happy !!!
Another opportunity also arose in front of me this past weekend -- RAGNAR!!! OMGosh .. here we go -- and I thought about it, prayed and realized, it was a good weekend, in between races!! Then, when I was asked, I was told, eh -- the leg your signing up for would be not so bad - RIGHT!!!! The hardest freakin one!!!! ( leg 5 -- 21.8 Mi!! ) Well, I am in and now I will need to train hard !!!
Here come 35 !!!
Push on dear friends, push on!!
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