Go Away, Pulled Muscle Thingy!

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!

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

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

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

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

I AM SICK, ENOUGH SAID!

Tuesday the 13th of Jan. 2009

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!