SWEAT

Go Away, Pulled Muscle Thingy!

2010-10-04T12:10:00.000-07:00

There is a website that Jay introduced me to that I really like, it is MapMyRun.com It lets me do exactly that. I can run anywhere in my town and it maps it for me and lets me know how far I ran. Not only that, it keeps track of my runs, has a calendar of my workout, tells me calories burned and a lot more. If you like to run outside it is a nice site!

Well, a little over a month ago I did something to my body. It is a hard place to describe where it is and it is hard to describe what I did. Confused? I am too! Well the best place to explain when I hurt is right around my left ovary and I think I would describe it as a pulled muscle. I kept on working out through my discomfort because once I warmed up it didn't bug me. Then I got sick with a cold about a week ago so I went into the doctor and told them about this too. They told me to take it easy for a week and take some IB Prophen. So that is where I am. I haven't worked out since Tuesday of last week and I feel like I have eaten like a horse, which I hate! I haven't seen much improvement in that area cause when I cough it hurts there! GO AWAY, Pulled Muscle Thingy!!!

I have a soccer game tomorrow. I hope I am ready.

I'm Back and Better than Ever! Well, at least Better than Before!

2010-09-15T08:31:00.000-07:00

Ok, it has been around a year and a half since I last posted so I decided today is the day to start again! Well, a lot has happened during my hiatus; almost 20 pounds lost, a half marathon under my belt and I am playing soccer again. My marathon dreams have disappeared but I am not down on myself because of this. I have a love for running now and I have found that a half marathon is good enough for me!!! I guess I might need to consider changing my blog title!?

Today I ran 5 miles outside and it felt good. I bought some new running clothes yesterday that I like a lot. I really feel like a good top that is designed for running helps, instead of a bulky tee shirt that can chafe and get in your way. I am trying to run 3 time a week and I am playing on two soccer teams so I have two game a week as a cross training time. I want to do a half marathon in November so I need to start working on some more long runs again. This summer was so hot so I didn't do a lot of them well actually I think I did one 7 miler and that was it and all were under that.

I am loving soccer. I can't remember if I was playing soccer when I started this blog. I think I have been playing for around a year and a half now. It really was an answer to prayer. I had prayed that I could some how play again and about a week later a gal from my past called to see if I could be on her team in Springdale! I have scored 3 goal this season, yay! I just started playing on a co-ed team, that should be fun and a little less competitive, we will see. First game was suppose to be last night but got canceled.

Well, this was fun! Maybe I will try to keep this up and going! Until my next exercising adventure!

That Running Feeling

2009-02-03T17:20:00.000-08:00

Ok, I've lost that running feeling. Oh, that running feeling. I've lost that running feeling and it's gone gone gone oh ohoh. I hope it will come back. It has to because I am still going to run this stinking Marathon even it I am 200 pounds. I have a movie that is coming in the mail soon that is called "Marathon Challenge" It reads on the back:

A baker's dozen of self-professed couch potatoes are put through the wringer to become long-distance runners -- and ultimately compete in the Boston Marathon -- in this thought-provoking "Nova" special that puts a fresh twist on reality television. In addition to tracking the would-be athletes' progress over the course of a nine-month training regimen, the program also educates viewers about what's going on inside their bodies.

I think this will help me get some of those "running feelings" back! These days I am feeling like quite the couch potato, so I need a little pick me up movie to watch on my couch. :)

Two to Three

2009-01-20T06:37:00.000-08:00

I didn't write yesterday because I didn't do my workout until 8:45 last night. I was tired yesterday and didn't feel like doing one but knew I needed to to get-a-going again. I told myself I would just run 2 miles and then I ended up doing 3. I am really working on my portion sizes and I can tell I am making some head way. Plus, Jay and I are really sticking to our budget these days, which really makes me not want to go grad a quick burger. So I have been doing really good with not eating out.

Today, I am not so sure that I will be able to run a marathon (in the future). Maybe I just need to wake up a little and I will feel a little more confident. We just signed up for Netflix's this past weekend. Jay said he saw a Marathon documentary on there, so that would be good for me to watch.

Momma's got a Brand New Bag, oh I Mean New Pair of Shoes

2009-01-18T20:05:00.000-08:00

I am doing much better now. I still have drainage (sorry, it is gross) but my glands don't really feel sore any more. I am going to start up on my schedule tomorrow! I am actually looking forward to it. I weighed myself yesterday and I was 145.6.

I have been saving up my money that I have been making on Craigslist to buy running shoes. In totally I saved $92.00. So, yesterday we went to Fleet Feet in Fayetteville to go get me some good shoes. I tried on three different pairs and I decided on one. I hope they will be good ones cause I ended up spending like $109 on them!!! Don't worry, I brought my extra spending cash with me to cover the rest. I am excited to try those puppies out tomorrow.

One thing I keep on reading is, to try to train outside and not on a treadmill. This is a little bit of a problem. I have a big honking double (jogging) stroller and one boy to push, plus it is like 10 degrees outside, plus I don't have a good place to run around here, plus it is like 10 degrees outside! So, I guess for now I will train on the treadmill.

SICK

2009-01-14T16:50:00.001-08:00

I AM SICK, ENOUGH SAID!

Tuesday the 13th of Jan. 2009

2009-01-13T07:23:00.000-08:00

So much for the daily writing! Weekends are hard so I am not going to be too hard on myself. I just weighed myself and I am 146. Yippy, two pounds gone already! Sunday, Jay and I did the "Below the Belt" workout. Then yesterday I rain 2 miles. I tried to run the first mile faster than normal and then picked it up the next 1/2 then eased off for a lap. The last lap I ran hard! My knee and foot are still a little bit of an issue. I am saving up money to get some nice running shoes, hopefully the shoes will help.

I have changed my eating habits quite a bit. I am really trying to watch my portion size and I am trying to eat more frequently. This is hard for me because I am the kind of girl that wants to eat a bunch at lunch and dinner. I know this will be good for me so I am working on it. I also am trying to cut way back on the eating out, so far so good! I have been feeling really good physically, I can tell my body has been enjoying the changes!

Which one to choose?

2009-01-09T07:45:00.000-08:00

Jay, is going to run the marathon with me and I am so excited about that! He is worried that he isn't going to have the time to devote to the training because of his work. I am going to try to help encourage him along the way and I know he can do it, plus this will be his second one to run. We are looking to do the race late this fall or early winter. There are 3 marathons that I am considering so far. St. George (Utah) Marathon, Rt. 66 Marathon (Tulsa, OK), Walt Disney Marathon. Some are lottery style entries so I know we need to decide quickly where we want to run this beast and hopefully we will get in. That give us close to a year to train.

Yesterday, we received our Sierra Trading Post order. Jason ordered a pair of shoes and we both got two pairs of running shorts. I held up the shorts and boy they looked short and so did Jay's! We tried them on in the kitchen and yes they are short. I felt like my fat thighs were just totally exposed. Jay told me that I would soon grow into them, he meant the opposite but I knew what he meant. I hope so!

Today I weigh 148.2. I would love to get to the 130 range. That isn't my goal, the marathon is my goal, it would just be an extra bonus. Not sure what I am going to do today for my cross training. It is going to be nice today so I think I am going to go out and about with my boy and take advantantage of 70 degree weather in January!

Works for Me

2009-01-08T20:02:00.000-08:00

Tuesdays and Thursdays I meet with a walking group in the evenings from 8:30 to 9:45. Where I live, we don't have a track in our town or even a lot of sidewalks. The group meets in the High School parking lot because it is well lit, works for me! The pace is pretty good so I feel like I am doing something but nothing to vigorous. I think I am calling this my rest day, though. I already am switching my schedule but at lease I am staying active. My foot is still really bothering me and my right knee is acting up. If they are bugging me tomorrow I will just work my tummy area, that area needs a lot of help anyway! I was going to weigh myself this morning but I forgot to so I will just post my weight tomorrow, Fun Fun!

Training Begins!

2009-01-07T18:43:00.000-08:00

Training began this week for me. My schedule for now looks like this:

Sun.- Rest Day
Mon.- Crosstrain (work on core strengthing, my legs, whatever sounds fun)
Tues.- Long Run (I am not sure if I want to switch this with Wednesday)
Weds.- Short Run
Thurs.- Rest Day
Fri.- Crosstrain
Sat.- Short Run

Today (Wednesday), I ran 8 miles on my treadmill at 5.5 miles an hour. The kids watched "Kung Fu Panda" while I ran. It took me 86 minutes to run the 8 miles. Almost the exact length of times as the movie. Cool, I know! My left foot had a pain in it most of my run. I think my big thighs makes my feet turn out and hurts my left foot. That is just a guess! I need to go to Fleet Feet in Fayetteville and get some new shoes and maybe they can tell me what I am doing wrong.

I plan on writing the good, the bad and the ugly everyday. What I hope to get out of this is just an account of what it took for me to make it to my goal. I am excited!