Rob & I were trying to figure out this weekend how we can make our schedule that work that I can get morning exercise in, go to bed at a decent hour, he can get his doctorate work done, and we can still spend time together in the evening. It's not easy!! Normally I wouldn't want to be in by 10, but most mornings I have to be up and ready to go by 7 AM. I am naturally a night owl. But if I can't exercise during his lunch or most evenings (some evenings I can but not many) it has to be mornings. I am getting used to it.
So we're going to try and put the kids to bed between 7:30 and 8, spend time together until 9. Rob will work from 9-10. I can still be in bed at a decent hour. Each week is different because some things are every other (like teaching preschool, Family Night at church), some things are once a month, and others are just random. So I'm going to try to set a goal each week, but I'm not going to beat myself up if I can't match it.
Goal for this week: Monday: Track Workout Tuesday: Rest Wednesday: Swim Thursday: Group Power Friday: Short Run Outside Saturday: Mud Run Sunday: Rest or bike (depending on weather)
Monday: Track Workout - approximately 6 miles
I did make it to the track workout. There were eight of us there. I went my own pace and didn't care that I was running alone a good part of the time. No one else seemed to care either. :) I did the same workout they did and I was about 800 meters behind. They were really nice. The workout was lighter compared to other weeks. That was fine with me. I have had a sinus headache off and on since yesterday that has not responded to Tylenol. I also had ear pressure most of last night that thankfully did not interfere with my sleep. I took Muccinex this afternoon and that took the edge off. Now it's been gone for a few hours. Hope it doesn't come back. I also have had anxiety related to hormones which thankfully is also subsiding now. I feel like I can finally breathe again. I am so glad I got up early and ran this morning and got some outside air. I think today would have been ten times worse if I slept in.
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Swam 1 hour
It was just Tracey and I again. We did a workout similar to last week. It was really good to get in the pool. I felt great afterwards and like I pushed myself.
Thursday: Stationary Bike 37 minutes
I decided I am going to stick with just two early mornings for now. I may increase it to 3, but right now two is about what I can handle. I skipped Power and went to the gym at 6 AM versus 5 AM and rode the stationary bike. Good workout. Not my favorite workout, but glad I went to the gym and worked out.
Friday - Rest
I did take Judah on a stroller walk, but we probably only walked about 1 1/2 miles. I was not walking very fast. :)
Saturday - Detroit Mud Run 1:12.34
I got to Karen's house around 7:30. We stopped in Stayton and picked up her friend Cindy. We got into Detroit at 8:45. It was nice to be able to get our bibs, stretch, and talk for a few minutes before starting. I have a habit of getting to races way too early and end up sitting around forever. I was going to run with Karen and Cindy the first few miles, but I do have a faster pace. Once we got going, I really wanted to just go. They had planned on me doing that. The first part of the run was along the road and easy trail. Then we were in marshy grass with mud here and there. Then we were on rocks (my least favorite). Once we got over the rocks it was thick squishy mud. I have to admit--it was pretty fun. I loved all the natural obstacles. There was one point where we had to cross a creek. It was hard to jump because the mud was very thick. Some of the people stepped in the water and didn't realize the depth. They were up to their waist in mud/water. I followed these girls who knew what they were doing. I managed to avoid getting that wet.
Once we crossed to the island, we climbed up this slope and we were in the woods. I was running by this guy and he asked me if I was doing OK. I said I felt like something bit me or stung me. At first I thought it was little pieces of rock scraping my ankle. Then I felt the sting through my ankle and it was starting to burn. He said something probably bit me. Then I looked down at my sock and saw a dead bee stuck to it. It didn't feel too bad so I kept on going. Once I got to the aid station, the girl running next to me said she got stung on the leg. I stopped and looked at my ankle and pulled the stinger out. She looked at my ankle to make sure I got it. She told the guys at the aid station lots of people were getting stung. He said he felt bad, but he wasn't sure if he could do anything about it. Cindy got stung too more than once, but Karen managed to avoid the bees. They think someone disturbed a bee's nest and it caused them to swarm.
I managed to run fine despite the fact my ankle was burning. It went in and out. It didn't hurt enough to quit running. We went through more mud before we had to cross some creeks and rocks. The last bit on the run was trail which lead to the road coming into Detroit. I finished at 1:12. Karen and Cindy came in about ten minutes later.
The post race food was amazing! Great harvest bread with peanut butter, homemade soups, beer, cornbread. It tasted SO good.
The temperature was perfect--high 50's/low 60's. Only a little sprinkle or rain. The scenery with the mountains and fall colors was amazing. I wish I would have had my camera, but had fears of dropping it in the mud. My biggest fear was my shoes coming off and being suction cupped in the mud. This happened to some kids, but I was pretty careful to not let it happen.
After I finished I went to the medic to get something for the bee sting pain. He said LOTS of people got stung. He had to follow protocol and take my blood pressure and ask if I needed to go the hospital which I of course didn't. He gave me two big Benadryl pills. I should have just asked for one or really skipped it all together. I didn't have much of an allergic reaction. I am pretty sure I am not allergic at all to bees or I would have known it. I just remember when Kara got stung this summer, Cheryl had some type of medicine that really helped. On the car ride I started to feel loopy. I was trying to follow the conversation, but I really wanted to shut my eyes. I probably would have fallen asleep.
I knew I could safely drive home. It wasn't that long of a drive. If I would have to drive like a half hour or more, I would have been more concerned. I told Rob I was in a Benadryl stupor and I needed to sleep. I slept for like 40 minutes. Then he had to go into the office. I tried to get up, but I think laid there for another hour. Derek & Kara were both napping and Hailey was playing upstairs. I still felt loopy after I got up and I was getting a sinus head ache. Once I walked around and started cleaning I felt better. I did have this loopy edge the rest of the day. I took Advil for the sinus head ache and that went away.
I'm so glad I did it! I would LOVE to do another trail run. I like the natural obstacles and I don't mind getting a little dirty. I got 4th place in my age category and 117th out of 261. Not bad!!
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