Thursday, April 30, 2015
4/30: Someone pour me another cup of coffee
I did not exercise yesterday or today. Mostly because Rob is in St. Louis and I can't get away. I am still not over this cough. Wednesday night I slept OK. Taking the Sudafed PM helped. Last night it backfired. I was in bed by 11 PM. Between 11 PM and 1 AM, I was falling asleep and then being jolted awake by coughing spells. Then I was completely wide awake. I switched the couch around 2 AM and laid down with the cat. I didn't watch TV--just relaxed. I fell asleep and woke up at 3 AM. Then I went back to the bed and slept from 3 AM from 6:45 AM still having a bad coughing spell that woke me up but I fell back asleep. Needless to say I am tired today. Someone pour me another cup of coffee. But I can get by and I should be able to take a short nap this afternoon. I need to go to bed earlier tonight because I have to get up at 5:30 AM and run Hailey to school for their trip. As much as I hate it, I may try Nyquil tonight. If I get to bed on time, I may be able to avoid the groggy wake up. I am going to Power tomorrow afternoon regardless. I miss exercise.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Tuesday 4/28: My throat still hurts
Ugh whatever "throat cold" Rob & I got is lingering. After feeling mostly normal all day, my throat hurt so bad again right before I went to bed. Rob & I know it is not strep because we have the symptoms of a cold and we are coughing. Coughing helps somewhat. Strep is like swallowing razor blades. This is just a bad tickle in the throat and the coughing sensation without being able to cough. I slept OK but I woke up at 5:50 sweating, my head throbbed, and my throat still hurt. The more I walked around, the better I felt. So I decided to still meet up with Tracy to run. I ran a total of 6 miles. I felt OK. Around Mile #4 I felt like I was choking and my throat hurt, but it got better. I was going to go for 8 miles, but I was starting to feel dizzy and like I needed to drink water. I also felt really dehydrated when I woke this morning despite drinking 2 full water bottles yesterday. I still have the raspy voice, throat hurts, and I feel tired. I am thankful I have less child care today (they are sick too!). I cannot work out the next two days because Rob is out of town. My body probably still needs the rest anyway. I hope I am over it soon, but Rob still feels it. He had it before I did. So we'll just take it one day at a time. It could be a lot worse. I've not had to miss any work and I was only on the couch on Sunday mostly because I really didn't have to be anywhere or do anything. My body benefited from the rest. My appetite is totally normal. I slept fine last night and I did not take any Benadryl.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Sick but doing OK
I have not posted in awhile. I have been reading (WAY too much) a blog of a triathlon mom. It started out very inspiring and similar to my running/triathlon journey. Some have been following my marathon training on Facebook. Other moms I know I want to get back into running, triathlon, exercise...just something...and lack the motivation or the tools. I have been running now for almost fourteen years (my running anniversary is on Tuesday--day of my first 5K) and I have much to offer. Since doing more workouts with my tri friends over the past two years, I have learned even more. I feel like I have reached a new level.
So I thought it would very cool to start a running mom blog. I even began one and starting writing entries for it. I saved them all as drafts. Then I discovered 1) I can hardly keep up the blogs I have. I have never been great with juggling multiple blogs 2) I've not been given my writing job (the one I actually get paid for) the time it deserves 3) the theme of this school year has been simplifying my schedule versus juggling a bunch of things to the point I hit a state of overwhelm (which happened way more last year) 4) the blog I was reading started out great and then it started to get repetitive and blah blah blah...same things...how many more race reports can I really read and still enjoy reading them. 5) I really don't want the extra publicity. There's a cost with publicizing your whole life.
So today I have a bad sore throat. I've had it since Wednesday actually. Usually it turns into a cold but this time it has lingered into a sore throat and my voice is all crackly. I knew I would feel sick today if I went out last night with Cheryl and her friends to the Silver Spur and come home after midnight. It was still worth it though. If anything I felt sick this morning from the Benadryl I took when I got home. I have been sleeping so restless since I got this sore throat that it keeps Rob awake. So I chose grogginess and feeling in a cloud all morning versus sleeping restless, keeping Rob awake, and feeling even more tired. I only had one drink because I had to drive home so I don't have any alcohol related head aches or anything.
Jen and I run the Minneapolis Marathon in 34 days and I have done really well with all the training. I have not missed a long run (I might have missed one--not totally sure). I have exercised at least 5 times a week--sometimes four and sometimes as much as six. This is the first of it I have gotten sick. I have done two 20 miles that have gone super well. I have had amazing weather for almost all my long runs. We are getting so close I can almost taste it.
I calculated the training weeks wrong so I am actually repeating this upcoming week. I am doing a 10K, and two 8 milers. This past week I did Group Power, a 6 mile run, 1 hour swim, and a 8 mile run. I will do something similar this week but three runs instead of two and I am hoping to squeeze in a bike ride or spin class but we'll see. Rob is gone 2 1/2 days this week so I don't have as much freedom with my schedule. I will do my last 20 miles Mother's Day weekend and then start to taper. I am praying I stay healthy and injury free!
So I thought it would very cool to start a running mom blog. I even began one and starting writing entries for it. I saved them all as drafts. Then I discovered 1) I can hardly keep up the blogs I have. I have never been great with juggling multiple blogs 2) I've not been given my writing job (the one I actually get paid for) the time it deserves 3) the theme of this school year has been simplifying my schedule versus juggling a bunch of things to the point I hit a state of overwhelm (which happened way more last year) 4) the blog I was reading started out great and then it started to get repetitive and blah blah blah...same things...how many more race reports can I really read and still enjoy reading them. 5) I really don't want the extra publicity. There's a cost with publicizing your whole life.
So today I have a bad sore throat. I've had it since Wednesday actually. Usually it turns into a cold but this time it has lingered into a sore throat and my voice is all crackly. I knew I would feel sick today if I went out last night with Cheryl and her friends to the Silver Spur and come home after midnight. It was still worth it though. If anything I felt sick this morning from the Benadryl I took when I got home. I have been sleeping so restless since I got this sore throat that it keeps Rob awake. So I chose grogginess and feeling in a cloud all morning versus sleeping restless, keeping Rob awake, and feeling even more tired. I only had one drink because I had to drive home so I don't have any alcohol related head aches or anything.
Jen and I run the Minneapolis Marathon in 34 days and I have done really well with all the training. I have not missed a long run (I might have missed one--not totally sure). I have exercised at least 5 times a week--sometimes four and sometimes as much as six. This is the first of it I have gotten sick. I have done two 20 miles that have gone super well. I have had amazing weather for almost all my long runs. We are getting so close I can almost taste it.
I calculated the training weeks wrong so I am actually repeating this upcoming week. I am doing a 10K, and two 8 milers. This past week I did Group Power, a 6 mile run, 1 hour swim, and a 8 mile run. I will do something similar this week but three runs instead of two and I am hoping to squeeze in a bike ride or spin class but we'll see. Rob is gone 2 1/2 days this week so I don't have as much freedom with my schedule. I will do my last 20 miles Mother's Day weekend and then start to taper. I am praying I stay healthy and injury free!
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
3/30 - 4/7 - 20 miles!!
This week following Spring Break was not terrible but it's wasn't great either. I was struggling with mornings again and motivation. And anxiety about running this many miles even though I can do it. I probably am running the best I ever have in my life. It's crazy how much role the mind has in running.
Last week Monday late afternoon I managed to get to Group Power which was great. I wasn't sure I'd be able to make it there but it worked out perfect with my schedule. On Tuesday I ran with Tracy and I felt bad because I was late and she was practically in my driveway by the time I made it out. We went 3 1/2 miles and then I went an extra mile and a half. I was thrilled that Map My Run on my iphone works great. At this point I don't see the need of buying a GPS watch. Maybe I'll change my mind later, but for now MMR has essentially what I need. On Wednesday I swam. I really thought I was on time but Tracy and Kristen were on the warm up already when I got in the pool. It was a good workout though. I had every intention of running 10 miles Thursday morning but I chickened out. I really did. I only ran five. I did run about three when I practiced with ILS track team Wednesday afternoon and I ran 1 with Derek Thursday afternoon. Running more than 5-6 on a weekday morning is hard. Especially with it being dark in the mornings. I feel somewhat frustrated with myself but I was not going to let myself wallow in it all day either. Friday the kids had off but I still had child care all day and it made for a full somewhat stressful at times day. I decided to take it off exercise wise.
Saturday was huge pick me up as I completed my first of three 20 mile runs! I started at 5:55 am. I did not want to loop around home so that meant carrying one honey comb bar, one protein bar, one gu packet, two Ultima packets, water bottle, ipod shuffle, iphone, reflector vest, and reflector hat. I felt like I looked a little hideous. I ran through Fircrest Park through the Candalaria neighborhood to downtown. I LOVED running through downtown. None of the stores were open yet so traffic was minimal. There were runners, bikers, and people getting breakfast at cafes. I love urban running. I ran through Riverfront Park, across the pedestrian bridge and into West Salem. Then I ran through the Edgewater district. Last minute I opted not to run the Edgewater path along the 22. For one thing it is NOT an asphalt bike path, but cemented sidewalk. Secondly there were homeless people sleeping along the path and I didn't feel totally safe. Running along Edgewater was similar to downtown. There were cafes, shops, and other runners--I felt better. Coming back through I stopped at the bathrooms at Riverfront Park for about 5 minutes. I refilled my water bottle, stuffed my reflector vest in my back pocket, ate a protein bar etc. Coming back I mostly stuck with High Street the whole way and struggled on some of the hills. I made the mistake of planning this run going on Madrona in the most hilly part. That was not intentional. I ran/walked all those hills. I loved having the Map My Run on the iphone because I could track my mileage. I did make a wrong turn at one point and point on an extra quarter mile. So I ended up rerouting my run at the end concluding on Liberty & Skyline. I was done before 10:00 AM. It was around 9:30. I felt like I was on a high all day.
Sunday I rested and was thankfully not too sore. Yesterday the kids did not have school again and I had no child care. It was a great day and makes me really excited for the summer. I took the kids to a movie in the late afternoon and helped Derek with his social studies project. I ran seven miles over Rob's lunch. I maintained about 9 minute miles, but MMR doesn't reflect that because I was at three different intersections with super long lights. This morning I did 4 1/4 miles with Tracy and 1 and 3/4 by myself. Now I am headed to Michigan tomorrow for my grandma's funeral and we'll see if I get a chance to run out there.
Eating I am not keeping track of calories and seeing if it affects anything. I am still trying to eat pretty healthy though. Easter candy has been a huge temptation.
I have slept to the alarm the last two nights. I have slept extremely hard. I think I nailed it that PMS greatly affects my sleep and causes insomnia.
Shoes--463 miles left on Newtons
The marathon is getting closer!
Last week Monday late afternoon I managed to get to Group Power which was great. I wasn't sure I'd be able to make it there but it worked out perfect with my schedule. On Tuesday I ran with Tracy and I felt bad because I was late and she was practically in my driveway by the time I made it out. We went 3 1/2 miles and then I went an extra mile and a half. I was thrilled that Map My Run on my iphone works great. At this point I don't see the need of buying a GPS watch. Maybe I'll change my mind later, but for now MMR has essentially what I need. On Wednesday I swam. I really thought I was on time but Tracy and Kristen were on the warm up already when I got in the pool. It was a good workout though. I had every intention of running 10 miles Thursday morning but I chickened out. I really did. I only ran five. I did run about three when I practiced with ILS track team Wednesday afternoon and I ran 1 with Derek Thursday afternoon. Running more than 5-6 on a weekday morning is hard. Especially with it being dark in the mornings. I feel somewhat frustrated with myself but I was not going to let myself wallow in it all day either. Friday the kids had off but I still had child care all day and it made for a full somewhat stressful at times day. I decided to take it off exercise wise.
Saturday was huge pick me up as I completed my first of three 20 mile runs! I started at 5:55 am. I did not want to loop around home so that meant carrying one honey comb bar, one protein bar, one gu packet, two Ultima packets, water bottle, ipod shuffle, iphone, reflector vest, and reflector hat. I felt like I looked a little hideous. I ran through Fircrest Park through the Candalaria neighborhood to downtown. I LOVED running through downtown. None of the stores were open yet so traffic was minimal. There were runners, bikers, and people getting breakfast at cafes. I love urban running. I ran through Riverfront Park, across the pedestrian bridge and into West Salem. Then I ran through the Edgewater district. Last minute I opted not to run the Edgewater path along the 22. For one thing it is NOT an asphalt bike path, but cemented sidewalk. Secondly there were homeless people sleeping along the path and I didn't feel totally safe. Running along Edgewater was similar to downtown. There were cafes, shops, and other runners--I felt better. Coming back through I stopped at the bathrooms at Riverfront Park for about 5 minutes. I refilled my water bottle, stuffed my reflector vest in my back pocket, ate a protein bar etc. Coming back I mostly stuck with High Street the whole way and struggled on some of the hills. I made the mistake of planning this run going on Madrona in the most hilly part. That was not intentional. I ran/walked all those hills. I loved having the Map My Run on the iphone because I could track my mileage. I did make a wrong turn at one point and point on an extra quarter mile. So I ended up rerouting my run at the end concluding on Liberty & Skyline. I was done before 10:00 AM. It was around 9:30. I felt like I was on a high all day.
Sunday I rested and was thankfully not too sore. Yesterday the kids did not have school again and I had no child care. It was a great day and makes me really excited for the summer. I took the kids to a movie in the late afternoon and helped Derek with his social studies project. I ran seven miles over Rob's lunch. I maintained about 9 minute miles, but MMR doesn't reflect that because I was at three different intersections with super long lights. This morning I did 4 1/4 miles with Tracy and 1 and 3/4 by myself. Now I am headed to Michigan tomorrow for my grandma's funeral and we'll see if I get a chance to run out there.
Eating I am not keeping track of calories and seeing if it affects anything. I am still trying to eat pretty healthy though. Easter candy has been a huge temptation.
I have slept to the alarm the last two nights. I have slept extremely hard. I think I nailed it that PMS greatly affects my sleep and causes insomnia.
Shoes--463 miles left on Newtons
The marathon is getting closer!
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