I did not post at all during VBS week but I was quite successful at keeping up the exercise regimen. On Monday of VBS I did a short four mile run with Tracy. On Tuesday we both went to Group Power as well. On Wednesday I swam with Tracy, Erica and Kristen. On Thursday I did about a 14 mile bike ride all through Minto Brown. Friday I needed to sleep in as I was exhausted from the week. Saturday was the 4th of July and we were gone pretty much from 10 in the morning until midnight. I slept in on Sunday and took it easy most of the day. The kids were extremely crabby. We were all so incredibly tired that we did not even go to the pool. On Monday morning I left for Camp Calvin. I had not planned on exercising at all camp even though some girls invited me to run in the morning. I really wanted to run with them but I was not getting a lot of sleep nor was I sleeping well. I really had to sleep until 7:30 am in order to function.
Anyway I did two hikes while at camp. The two mile up and two mile down hike to Edgar Rock was harder than I anticipated. The kids flew through it and literally ran down the mountain. I could not keep up with them at all. Going up I felt my IT band acting up. It had been hurting since the marathon but started to go away. It was hurting more going up but I did feel it intensely going down. I hiked most of the way down alone which was quite lonely...and I wasn't sure on how to get back. Not safe. The counselor in front of me seemed oblivious to the whole thing but that is another story in and of itself. Thankfully I got back to camp.
The second hike was less intense mostly through a cave and river bed. I had no issues with my IT band or anything else.
Coming home I dealt with extreme fatigue. I think the last time I felt that tired was when Rob and I came home from Saint Martin and we slept on the floor of LAX for maybe 2-3 hours at the most. By the time we got back home, I was so happy to be see the kids but so tired I was nearly in tears. I slept Friday night from 10 PM to 8 AM Saturday, took a nap on Saturday from 2-4 and slept in on Sunday until 8 AM. No nap Sunday afternoon because I brought Hailey to camp. Sunday was a busier day but I got to bed a decent hour. I allowed myself to sleep in Monday at least until 7:30 AM. So now it's back to reality and it's been a rough transition. Hailey is away and I miss her. The younger two did not have the greatest day. I think tomorrow will be better. I did run four miles with Tracy this morning. My IT band started hurting the worst it has been around Mile #3. I almost could not continue.
I bought a foam roller this afternoon and rolled out the band. It hurt like crazy but I think it helped. I'm not going to run anything more than 3-5 miles until it's not hurting so much anymore.
We ate so terrible at camp that it's been a transition to get back to the healthy foods I was eating before. It's amazing how quickly you get thrown off from that. I am allowing myself time to transition but it's not been easy.
I did not sleep great at camp having shared a room with too many noisy middle school girls who were not told to go to bed which again is another story in and of itself. I think I almost to the point I don't feel as fatigued. Even this afternoon I felt fatigue setting in and just felt drained. I think in a few days I will feel even better and then we go on vacation where we will get some much needed down time and rest.
I really am loving summer and spending time at the pool. And getting extra time with the kids. It really has been a good summer. Looking forward to the whole family being together this weekend.
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