Monday - Rest
I was still fatigued last night and very sore so I decided to rest again today. Will pick it back up tomorrow rain (which is in the forecast) or shine.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles
I ran my regular 3 mile route in the pouring rain. Not liking this September weather wise at all. But we were so spoiled last fall with zero rain the month of September and most of October so I knew we couldn't luck out two years in a row. Supposed to be nice Thursday & Friday and we are taking advantage of that.
This blog is also very helpful for me in tracking my moods. I actually have gone back through and read previous posts before I went on Welbutrin and took Vitamin D supplements. I see my moods have stabilized significantly.
I am still an overly emotional person and my highs are high and my lows low, but it's more under control. However, last night at 10 PM I felt overly exhausted. I didn't want to swim in the morning. I mean I wanted to...I knew I would feel better if I did. The thought of getting up so early and swimming for a whole hour...it seemed overwhelming. This turned into a "I'm doing too much" conversation and "I need to scale back." I absolutely hate that conversation. Because running, swimming, biking is me. It's what I do. It drives me. It boosts mood. It brings adult conversation. Some people craft. Others shop. I exercise. The idea of scaling back frankly ticks me off. I am too sensitive to it. I act a little OCD with exercise. Like I get overly frustrated with myself when I don't work out in the morning and miss days on end. I can't always accept it.
The truth is mornings are it. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I have to be up, showered, dressed, hair done, family room clean, kitchen somewhat clean by 7:15 AM. Tuesdays & Thursdays are a little more flexible. I can workout until 7:30 AM and can shower anytime before 11 AM. I can't work out over Rob's lunch anymore any days. I can't go to the gym in the evenings on Mondays or Tuesdays (I have a discount membership that doesn't allow me to use the club those days and I pay significantly less--otherwise not sure we could even afford it). Every other Wednesday night I have middle school youth group. My co-leader is just as busy as I am--full time teacher and practically full time grad student and now serving on Council...I can't really ask him to do more than what he's doing. Thursday nights I have Bible Study. Fridays nights vary. Since mid August one of us or both of us or all of us have plans with the exception of last weekend. Lately our Saturdays have been busy. I can't remember the last time I went to the gym on a Saturday morning...hasn't been since at least August. I knew September would stink schedule wise so I was somewhat prepared for it. Even though I am a little less conservative in my Sunday observance, I don't go to the gym on Sundays. I know many who do, but I don't. Honestly it's not a good habit for me as Rob is often very tired and needs downtime Sunday afternoons. I really don't like having him to juggle everything. I have run a couple Sunday mornings before church and I like that. So what this all means is that it mostly has to be mornings. I am more tired at night because I am watching kids all day and loving it...but working very hard.
This whole thing has been an adjustment for me and figuring things out. Saturdays take on a whole meaning because I don't work and I have caught up on cleaning on the weekends. I get extra time with my own kids. I hate not being able to exercise as often as I want. I don't know if I need to scale back to four times a week and call it good or try to push myself in the mornings. I did drop a couple things this fall (morning Bible Study, MOPS leadership, Book Club) to make room for work secretly hoping I didn't have to cut exercise.
It might not mean cutting exercise. It might mean getting creative with the schedule. I can run the days I don't teach co-op preschool. That's every other Tuesday morning and I get a little over two hours to myself. Last year I sat in Starbucks and read a book. I can workout every other Wednesday evening and even after Bible Study on Thursdays. So I am going to play around with the schedule and see how this is all going to pan out.
Wednesday - Swam 45 minutes
I went to the pool at night and it was actually refreshing to swim at night versus the early morning. Due to swim team practices I couldn't get in the pool until 8 PM. I did the warm up I usually do with the triathletes and then did some drills and some 100's. I even practiced flip turns and was able to do a few sloppy ones. It was great to get in the pool.
Thursday - Rest
Very busy day. Couldn't get exercise in.
Friday - Rest
Even busier than Thursday! Thought about going to the gym after Hailey's birthday party, but I was spent by 8:30 PM and opted to stay home.
Saturday - Stationary Bike - 40 minutes
I did the interval track. I wanted to run outside. We have had one of the most rainiest Septembers on record. It has been windy too and we've almost broken records for wettest September. It's so much like December/January weather. It is a tad bit depressing. The last two weekends we've been stuck inside. It's hard to believe at this time last year we were camping at the coast in the beautiful sunny warm weather. It is supposed to stay like this until later next week. I opted for the gym this morning versus braving the wind and rain.
Sunday - Ran 5 miles on treadmill
I don't normally go to the gym on Sundays and I try not to make a habit of it. We're having pouring non-stop rain, high winds, trees falling over, and flooding. OK that's a little exaggerated...but it is bad. They almost cancelled church tonight. We're breaking records for September rainfall. When we were in Woodburn last night for pizza, the driveway was flooding. So I ran inside. As much as I don't like the treadmill, it was OK. I did an average of 9 1/2 minute miles.
I decided I want to focus on running and try to get in 2-3 good runs a week and then try to swim, bike, and do Power at least once a week (but it could be two of those once a week). It really depends on the week. This week is more manageable than last week but we're at the coast all next weekend.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
September 16 - 23
Monday - Track Workout - about 9 miles total
I finally went back to the track workouts! Some of the people remembered me. A little embarrassing I have not been there since May. There were only about five of us and two left early. No other females. I did almost the whole workout minus a mile. It was really good. I didn't try to keep up with the others. I just did my own paces. I liked that better than trying to keep up with them and starting the next phase of the workout when they do. It was nice to be outside in the morning and see the sun rise. So glad I went!
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles
I got a late start and didn't get out until 6:45. It was a good run except I was sore from the track workout.
Wednesday - Swam 55 minutes
The pool was a ghost town. None of the triathletes were there. At first I was a little relieved because I could do my own workout and swim at my own pace. Then I realized how I get bored with swimming when I am alone and I missed the interaction with the others I swim with. I keep a workout in my swim bag in case I am alone. So I followed it pretty closely today. It was a good workout and I really focused on my form. I did 25 yard intervals as well and worked on speed.
Thursday - Rest
Didn't work out today. Not the greatest day. :( Kids and child care kids were great. A little stressed about youth group and feeling a bit overwhelmed. This too shall pass.
Friday - Group Power
I could not get up early to the gym. I didn't fall asleep until after midnight hence why yesterday was a bad day. I had a great day with the kids and the child care kids. I was able to go to 5 PM Power after the last child was picked up. It was a whole different world from 5:15 AM Group Power. She worked us HARD and I can feel it already in my shoulders and core. I really needed it and was glad to push myself. Weather is supposed to be awful this weekend. Hailey & I were supposed to run a 5K tomorrow for the free clinic our church supports. I will be running solo because I don't want Hailey to run in the pouring rain. Neither does she. She's not used to it and I don't want it to mess with her body temperature. again.
Saturday - Run for Hope & Health 5K Time 25:20 (?) Placed 2nd in my age category, 3rd overall womens, 14th overall
The weather looked nice this morning and I questioned whether Hailey could run it. I decided not chance it. It actually stayed nice until the 10kers took us. Then it literally poured and I was dripping. She would have been miserable. A little kid next to me was shivering. We took us about 15 minutes after the 10kers. I got a really good start. I was near the front of the pack. Then my stupid shoelace came undone--I love my shoes...hate the shoelaces. I had to stop and retie it the first half mile which took much longer than I hoped. I took us and passed a bunch of people, but it think I might have PRed had I not had to stop. :( I pushed myself really hard. These ladies were trying to gain on me after I passed them and I just moving and got away from them. I was pretty strong at the end. I crossed the finish line and I had to duck behind a tree and throw up a little bit. Never in all my years running has this ever happened! I ate a Cliff bar this morning and I just don't think my body was used to it. I ate one while climbing Mount Saint Helens and that's the only other time. Once I walked around and ate something I totally felt fine. I was not going to stick around for the raffle because my chances of winning were slim, but I was excited I won 3rd overall women. The race was at Minto Brown and I loved racing there! Racing along the river and along the paths was so nice. The rain died down halfway through the race.
I did register for the Detroit Mud Run so I am excited to do another race in a couple months. This is not timed and it's a 10K and it's really muddy. It's put on by Run Wild who do all the trail runs in the area. I am going to do it with Karen and her friend.
I would love to do Turkey Trot with Hailey in November, but a lot depends on the weather.
Sunday - Rest!
I was going to do a bike ride in the afternoon, but only if the weather cooperated. The weather has been absolutely horrible...blustery rain. Normally September is beautiful here, but it's been ugly and feels more like January.
I finally went back to the track workouts! Some of the people remembered me. A little embarrassing I have not been there since May. There were only about five of us and two left early. No other females. I did almost the whole workout minus a mile. It was really good. I didn't try to keep up with the others. I just did my own paces. I liked that better than trying to keep up with them and starting the next phase of the workout when they do. It was nice to be outside in the morning and see the sun rise. So glad I went!
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles
I got a late start and didn't get out until 6:45. It was a good run except I was sore from the track workout.
Wednesday - Swam 55 minutes
The pool was a ghost town. None of the triathletes were there. At first I was a little relieved because I could do my own workout and swim at my own pace. Then I realized how I get bored with swimming when I am alone and I missed the interaction with the others I swim with. I keep a workout in my swim bag in case I am alone. So I followed it pretty closely today. It was a good workout and I really focused on my form. I did 25 yard intervals as well and worked on speed.
Thursday - Rest
Didn't work out today. Not the greatest day. :( Kids and child care kids were great. A little stressed about youth group and feeling a bit overwhelmed. This too shall pass.
Friday - Group Power
I could not get up early to the gym. I didn't fall asleep until after midnight hence why yesterday was a bad day. I had a great day with the kids and the child care kids. I was able to go to 5 PM Power after the last child was picked up. It was a whole different world from 5:15 AM Group Power. She worked us HARD and I can feel it already in my shoulders and core. I really needed it and was glad to push myself. Weather is supposed to be awful this weekend. Hailey & I were supposed to run a 5K tomorrow for the free clinic our church supports. I will be running solo because I don't want Hailey to run in the pouring rain. Neither does she. She's not used to it and I don't want it to mess with her body temperature. again.
Saturday - Run for Hope & Health 5K Time 25:20 (?) Placed 2nd in my age category, 3rd overall womens, 14th overall
The weather looked nice this morning and I questioned whether Hailey could run it. I decided not chance it. It actually stayed nice until the 10kers took us. Then it literally poured and I was dripping. She would have been miserable. A little kid next to me was shivering. We took us about 15 minutes after the 10kers. I got a really good start. I was near the front of the pack. Then my stupid shoelace came undone--I love my shoes...hate the shoelaces. I had to stop and retie it the first half mile which took much longer than I hoped. I took us and passed a bunch of people, but it think I might have PRed had I not had to stop. :( I pushed myself really hard. These ladies were trying to gain on me after I passed them and I just moving and got away from them. I was pretty strong at the end. I crossed the finish line and I had to duck behind a tree and throw up a little bit. Never in all my years running has this ever happened! I ate a Cliff bar this morning and I just don't think my body was used to it. I ate one while climbing Mount Saint Helens and that's the only other time. Once I walked around and ate something I totally felt fine. I was not going to stick around for the raffle because my chances of winning were slim, but I was excited I won 3rd overall women. The race was at Minto Brown and I loved racing there! Racing along the river and along the paths was so nice. The rain died down halfway through the race.
I did register for the Detroit Mud Run so I am excited to do another race in a couple months. This is not timed and it's a 10K and it's really muddy. It's put on by Run Wild who do all the trail runs in the area. I am going to do it with Karen and her friend.
I would love to do Turkey Trot with Hailey in November, but a lot depends on the weather.
Sunday - Rest!
I was going to do a bike ride in the afternoon, but only if the weather cooperated. The weather has been absolutely horrible...blustery rain. Normally September is beautiful here, but it's been ugly and feels more like January.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
September 9 - 15
Monday - Ran 3 miles
I was going to start going to the triathlon track workouts on Monday mornings since the little boy I watch gets dropped off at 7:15 AM. I really need to have exercised and showered by then and I could easily do that with the early morning track runs. Plus it's really dark in the mornings...like still dark at 6:30 AM. It's much safer to run around the track with strong fast buff triathletes than by myself in our neighborhood with the scary homeless people in the park and who knows what else. Really our neighborhood is pretty safe and there are runners and bikers everywhere and even high schoolers walking to school at 6:30 for early morning band practice and people getting on the city busses for work--but I feel less safe when it's dark. I chickened out. I made every excuse why I didn't want to go and bought into all of them. :( Going to try again next week.
My run was harder than Sunday for some reason. My legs just feel tight and crampy again and for some reason my right shoulder (which is not my bad shoulder) is aching. I think that might be from carrying the little guy I watch because I have not carried toddlers in awhile. I don't ever carry Kara anymore except sometimes during church so she can see during the singing.
I did run again with all three kids at Riverfront Park. We probably ran about 1 mile and a half again and I didn't have Kara in her car so I pretty much had to walk with her the whole time. Hailey did great again. We were a little pressed for time so I think we're going to try get out earlier next time. The kids want to run the paths again on Wednesday, but I will probably take Kara's car and Derek's bike.
Tuesday - Rest
Ok so this week is not starting out like I hoped. Had a really busy night last night and didn't fall asleep until after midnight and slept terrible. It has been so hot at night--not used to high 60 - 70 degree temps for sleeping. The house absorbs the heat all day so it's so hot at night. I was sweating as I working on my article last night at the computer and the temp in the house read 80. I really just don't feel like we need the air conditioning on...I hate A/C air and would rather have natural air. There is no other time today I can run and my bike still needs to be fixed. Feeling a little frustrated but I'll live.
Wednesday - Rest
Yesterday was a tough day. Derek & Kara were both really struggling and could not get along and it kept getting ugly and emotional. I was able to keep it together, but my anxiety level starting rising mid afternoon. By evening I took the kids to swimming and I felt a lot better. I had to go to a fellowship thing and I was the first to leave which is unheard of. I am usually the last. But I was tired...and just overwhelmed and wanted to be home. I decided to not try and swim today. My swimming partners were not going to be there anyway. Needless to say, today was like ten times better and Derek & Kara only had one squabble. Everything just went so much smoother regardless and I don't have much anxiety anymore either. It's going to be a lighter week exercise wise. Rob is gone all weekend doing a wedding anyway. Just the way it goes.
Thursday - Group Power
It's Monday as I am writing this. I did go to Power and it was great. Can't remember any significant details.
Friday - Sunday
Rob was in Lynden all weekend doing a wedding and it was nearly impossible for me to get away and work out.
I was going to start going to the triathlon track workouts on Monday mornings since the little boy I watch gets dropped off at 7:15 AM. I really need to have exercised and showered by then and I could easily do that with the early morning track runs. Plus it's really dark in the mornings...like still dark at 6:30 AM. It's much safer to run around the track with strong fast buff triathletes than by myself in our neighborhood with the scary homeless people in the park and who knows what else. Really our neighborhood is pretty safe and there are runners and bikers everywhere and even high schoolers walking to school at 6:30 for early morning band practice and people getting on the city busses for work--but I feel less safe when it's dark. I chickened out. I made every excuse why I didn't want to go and bought into all of them. :( Going to try again next week.
My run was harder than Sunday for some reason. My legs just feel tight and crampy again and for some reason my right shoulder (which is not my bad shoulder) is aching. I think that might be from carrying the little guy I watch because I have not carried toddlers in awhile. I don't ever carry Kara anymore except sometimes during church so she can see during the singing.
I did run again with all three kids at Riverfront Park. We probably ran about 1 mile and a half again and I didn't have Kara in her car so I pretty much had to walk with her the whole time. Hailey did great again. We were a little pressed for time so I think we're going to try get out earlier next time. The kids want to run the paths again on Wednesday, but I will probably take Kara's car and Derek's bike.
Tuesday - Rest
Ok so this week is not starting out like I hoped. Had a really busy night last night and didn't fall asleep until after midnight and slept terrible. It has been so hot at night--not used to high 60 - 70 degree temps for sleeping. The house absorbs the heat all day so it's so hot at night. I was sweating as I working on my article last night at the computer and the temp in the house read 80. I really just don't feel like we need the air conditioning on...I hate A/C air and would rather have natural air. There is no other time today I can run and my bike still needs to be fixed. Feeling a little frustrated but I'll live.
Wednesday - Rest
Yesterday was a tough day. Derek & Kara were both really struggling and could not get along and it kept getting ugly and emotional. I was able to keep it together, but my anxiety level starting rising mid afternoon. By evening I took the kids to swimming and I felt a lot better. I had to go to a fellowship thing and I was the first to leave which is unheard of. I am usually the last. But I was tired...and just overwhelmed and wanted to be home. I decided to not try and swim today. My swimming partners were not going to be there anyway. Needless to say, today was like ten times better and Derek & Kara only had one squabble. Everything just went so much smoother regardless and I don't have much anxiety anymore either. It's going to be a lighter week exercise wise. Rob is gone all weekend doing a wedding anyway. Just the way it goes.
Thursday - Group Power
It's Monday as I am writing this. I did go to Power and it was great. Can't remember any significant details.
Friday - Sunday
Rob was in Lynden all weekend doing a wedding and it was nearly impossible for me to get away and work out.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
September 2 - 8
Monday - Rest
I did not exercise today. We had cleaning projects to get done and I wanted to sleep in as much as I was able. We were gone a good part of the day.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles
Got out the door by 6:20 AM. Kind of depressing it's still dark out at 6 now. :( It was a really good run though. And a great day to start the first day of school and first day of having child care kids here. First day was awesome! Managed to stay disciplined and had a great time with the kids.
Wednesday - Swam 50 minutes
I set the alarm for the wrong time but managed to get up on my own but fifteen minutes later. I almost decided to ditch swimming and go to Group Ride which I would be right on time for. I didn't lay out shoes (only flip flops for the pool) and I didn't want to wake up Rob as I searched for them in the dark. Plus I really wanted to swim and stay committed to going Wednesday mornings. I've been pretty consistent since we came home from vacation. They had already started when I got there and I felt like a dork because there was not an open lane. Thankfully this Mike guy who comes once in awhile moved over to share with another guy and I got his lane. The workout was similar to last week--it almost felt like the same workout. It just felt really nice being in the pool--it was like the right temperature. I think my stroke is still off at points, but I am really working at it. I think lessons whenever I can take them again will help.
Thursday - Group Power 1 hour
I increased my weight on pretty much every track but biceps and I loved the challenge. I felt more motivated and engaged in the workouts. I did almost all the push ups on my toes. Good workout!
Friday - Group Ride - 1 hour
I had not to been to Ride in quite awhile. It was great to be here and the workout was intense...but good. I might have to be a regular now Friday mornings because my first child care kid gets dropped off at 7 AM on Fridays.
Saturday - Ran 1 1/2 miles
I spent a good part of the day shopping with some friends. When I got home I had to take Hailey running. Derek wanted to go too. Both kids ran 0.6 miles straight without stopping. We ran to their school and back and only took two short walk breaks. I was so proud of them both. I pushed Kara in her pink car.
Sunday - Ran 4.5 miles
I got out before church and ran the Sumpter route. Really good run--felt great. The weather was perfect.
I did not exercise today. We had cleaning projects to get done and I wanted to sleep in as much as I was able. We were gone a good part of the day.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles
Got out the door by 6:20 AM. Kind of depressing it's still dark out at 6 now. :( It was a really good run though. And a great day to start the first day of school and first day of having child care kids here. First day was awesome! Managed to stay disciplined and had a great time with the kids.
Wednesday - Swam 50 minutes
I set the alarm for the wrong time but managed to get up on my own but fifteen minutes later. I almost decided to ditch swimming and go to Group Ride which I would be right on time for. I didn't lay out shoes (only flip flops for the pool) and I didn't want to wake up Rob as I searched for them in the dark. Plus I really wanted to swim and stay committed to going Wednesday mornings. I've been pretty consistent since we came home from vacation. They had already started when I got there and I felt like a dork because there was not an open lane. Thankfully this Mike guy who comes once in awhile moved over to share with another guy and I got his lane. The workout was similar to last week--it almost felt like the same workout. It just felt really nice being in the pool--it was like the right temperature. I think my stroke is still off at points, but I am really working at it. I think lessons whenever I can take them again will help.
Thursday - Group Power 1 hour
I increased my weight on pretty much every track but biceps and I loved the challenge. I felt more motivated and engaged in the workouts. I did almost all the push ups on my toes. Good workout!
Friday - Group Ride - 1 hour
I had not to been to Ride in quite awhile. It was great to be here and the workout was intense...but good. I might have to be a regular now Friday mornings because my first child care kid gets dropped off at 7 AM on Fridays.
Saturday - Ran 1 1/2 miles
I spent a good part of the day shopping with some friends. When I got home I had to take Hailey running. Derek wanted to go too. Both kids ran 0.6 miles straight without stopping. We ran to their school and back and only took two short walk breaks. I was so proud of them both. I pushed Kara in her pink car.
Sunday - Ran 4.5 miles
I got out before church and ran the Sumpter route. Really good run--felt great. The weather was perfect.
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