Back at it Baby!!

Here we go -- now that we had a horrible race, now is the time to start planning on kicking ARSE!! BAM !!!

Had my first work out for the day. There will be another one this evening. The end of last year, I had my 5 to 6 days of workouts down, with 3 days of core workouts in the evenings. I put these into place so that I would maintain tending to my muscles ( ie: rolling/stretching ) and I am about to put this routine back into full swing. So it will lay out like this:

Monday -- A run and A core
Tuesday -- A circuit and some personal training
Wednesday -- A run and A core
Thursday -- A workout with my trainer
Friday -- A run and A core
Saturday -- LONG RUN

Seems that I have a full schedule this year of races, 20 of em to be exact, and I need to make sure there is NO injury and also that I am fueling my body.

That's the other part that I am going to work diligently one. Eating MORE/BETTER and also making sure to start training with  more electrolytes and salt tablets.

I have a few goals with all my exercise: teach others to take care of their temples, lean my temple out without a surgery and also attain all my goals.

One other thing -- I am now directing a race in April '12. Heres the link to pre-register: http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=7739

Upward and Onward !!!

Number 8 half marathon in the books

Well, number 8 Half marathon is in the books. Needless to say, it was my worst EVER !!

At mile 5 or 6 I was feeling a bit heavy chested ( not able to breath as well as I would have liked ) and then that turned into some crazy shock feelings down my shins. Well, if that was all it was, I would have pulled off a nice half, but it wasn't the worst of it.

I ended up cramping so incredibly bad, that I had to stop and walk. Not just once, twice or three times... it happened for the last 5 miles of the race. I cried.

This wonderful woman that was also running, stopped and pulled me through the rest of the race ( I was going to finish !! ). Even though I had to walk alot of those 5 miles, I did it !!

My pride is definetly busted!! Yet, I know that I need to work on sodium/potassium intake and also get my levels checked out. Then I also need to pay attention to my nutrition.

For today, I'd love to crawl under my covers and not pop my head up for a week, but life does not allow that. So, onward.

Live and Learn is the name of the day for me!!

January 2nd, 2012

Time to start planning a run for the weekend. Sometimes, it seems as though planning the run is way more work then the run itself. One could DEFINITELY back out per that statement, yet, I am NOT willing to give up what I have worked sooo hard for !! So, plans begin!!

I was able to run yesterday, 4 miles, with my dearest friend Val. It's so nice to know that people want to run beside you and that you are one of thier many choices :O) She is becoming more an more stronger in her running and I am super proud of her!!

Today I was able to endure the wonderful Sherry and her training she puts together for my muscles and the definetion I request. My arms/shoulders are becoming sooo well, rounded and very nice looking!!! I do have to say she has done some amazing work!!

My body is definetly feeling all the changes in miles and the more working out. I am a wee bit tired then usual and the hunger is absolutely not lacking, by any means. It's almost time for a trip to the nutriotional store to stock up on the protien and supplements.

I will be starting to work with others more, with personal training and classes soon. I am very excited to put to use what I have learned and help the world once again.

ONWARD my dearest friends -- >> ON WARD!!! Its that first step, not the entire staircase, remember :O)

January 30th, 2012

Well, there is one more day after today to put in miles and lose more calories. I am pretty happy with all that I have accomplished in 2012, for running, thus far. I am not sure that I have ever started a year off with so many miles and calories burned!!!

Today was a nice 4 miler in the wonderful 40 degree weather. Man did it feel good to put on the tunes and just run!!! Do not get me wrong, I love running with others, but I entirely enjoy running by myself. I know when my body feels good, I know when it doesn't, I know when the right song is on and when my steps are just right. I just seem to be able to be one with the world when it's me and the pavement.

Hopefully you have a wonderful day planned in front of you tomorrow!! I have a new challenge that I have signed up for to help out a local runner. Maybe you would be interested as well, to help boost some motivation ??

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&pli=1&formkey=dHVUQzJJU2p0V1JfMG5LMnN0a25YZGc6MQ#gid=0

This is to get children more involved in fitness :O) And them seeing it work ..Jim is also a teacher in a local school as well.

Help someone out that needs a lending hand, one way or another. Once you give of yourself, you will be amazed at what happens next.

January 29th, 2012

17 miles baby !! The longest I have ever endured in my life !!! YAY !!! Not only was that the fantastic thing that happened, I also added up the miles and the calories that I have achieved in Jan. '12. Here's those numbers:

Calories: 8000 ( rounded, for I am missing a few miles here and there - also this is only with running, not including any other exercises )
Running Miles: 80.2

Well, now that's a great way to start my year !! If I were to continue with the mileage, I might actually hit 1100 - 1200 miles :O) That would be fantastic!!!

I have also agreed to run an ultra ragnar this year. That's a 6 man team, instead of the 12 man team that I ran with last year. This will mean, up to, if not more then, 26 miles per person!! I am completely honored AND extremely excited and nervous. Course I will complete it .. but lets see how I really do!!

Not sure if my running is taking off, getting better or if I am becoming stronger. Yet, I do know that I am putting in the miles and doing the work. Now lets see where I am at in Feb.. I have signed up for a half that is going to be held in Rochester, MN.. So, the weather may not cooperate, and in that sense I have not put a goal time on it. Only to finish and just see where I am at this time of year.

I almost have my list complete of 20 races in 2012. Let's see what I am able to add. This year is more of a challenge, not only the races, but the budgetting. Running/Racing gets expensive. So, this year I have opted to work on my muscles, stay closer to home to help with the pocket book and also to work more on being a mom instead of an athlete.

Time will tell with it all.

Until next time my dearest readers!!

January 23rd, 2012

NEVER EVER allow anyone to take from you what you are able to do for yourself!!

I say this for the past two weeks have been literally hell at work and I allowed my J.O.B. to take away my break times!! WTH for -->> NO idea! But what did I realize ?? That I need my exercise and breaks!!!!

On Sunday I was able to hit 7.6 outside and then finish up 12 miles on the dreadmill. I chose to get a sitter and man alive, I do NOT regret it!!!

This Saturday, I will attempt 17 with my running buddies ... but until then there are a few days and those I plan on hitting the runs/exercises up to twice per day. It's time to get real or get out!!!

As well as that, I am also studying for the NASM PT certification and let me tell ya !! I have much more admiration for those in the health feild !! OOOFTA -- we have alot of muscles, joints, tendons and so on that work together. To be able to teach one to exercise correctly, seems to incorporate alot of knowledge. Good thing I have a FAB teacher -- My trainer!!

Life rocks, only when you take care of you and put the most important person first !! If you do not allow yourself you -- you will lose everything else in life!!!

ONWARD -- ONWARD !!

Jan. 16th, 2012

Top of the morning to you!!!


I waited to post, since my Garmin was MIA and I wanted to make sure to log it via DM. Now that I have it all programed in, its time to share the 14 miler ( 13.87 ).

I was able to run with my new found friend, Jennifer, again on Saturday morning. It was a bit chilly but NO WIND and that was good. Since it was in the negatives, we wouldn't have had enjoyed ourselves, I do not believe, if there were that wind and we had to battle it!! Eitherway, another long down!!

Now I need to work on stretches and also getting in the shorter runs an also some other exercises this week. It's time to begin the excess training!!!

Hope you all had a productive weekend and enjoyed yourselves.

Upward and ONWARD!!!