Monday - Ran 5 miles
Came from Camp Tadmor by lunchtime. I thought I would need to crash all afternoon on the couch. After eating lunch and resting for a half hour or so, I helped Rob in the garden. Then I ran five miles afterwards. It was good run. I felt pretty good. I have needed the break from My Fitness Pal because I was beginning to feel so tied down again. I am going to start up again June 1st.
I have realized I am not been dealing with a lot of fatigue, but more procrastination and unmotivation. Procrastination goes with anxiety. I don't want to start projects because I am afraid of the outcome. I fear the work is going to be hard so I settle for not doing it. The lack of sun and rainy weather last week was hard. I felt a significant loss of energy. Making a detailed schedule for the week did help. I tried to do that last fall, but it didn't really work. I want to try again. Especially when Hailey is done with school. I don't want us sitting around the house all getting on one another nerves. Having some kind of plan helps with the anxiety about the unknown.
Tuesday - Ran 5 miles
Now it's Sunday and it's been a strange week. I know I ran 5 miles on Tuesday, but I can't picture the run and when I did it. I'm pretty sure I ran during Rob's lunch again since he had a meeting at night. I couldn't run in the morning. I did my regular 5 mile route.
Wednesday - Rest
Still feeling fatigue and have sores all over my tongue. Rob had a jam packed busy day. Took the kids to the Wednesday market to buy produce and tried to relax.
Thursday - Ran 5 miles
Was out shopping with Derek & Kara and noticed Derek had blisters all over her wrists and hands. He had a few on his face. Pretty sure he had hand, foot, & mouth and it has going around like crazy. I know so many at church and at MOPS who have kids who had it. Pretty sure I had the adult version which would explain the fatigue. I figured I could still run so I ran 5 miles. It went pretty well. The sores on my mouth still hurt bad and I have itchy red bumps on my ankles. By evening I felt worse and kept getting dizzy spells like I was going to pass out.
Friday - Rest
Woke up feeling awful. Slept all morning. Was feeling better by 11:00 AM and went to Hailey's good-bye party at school. My appetite was back. Sores on my mouth still hurt. Still having dizzy spells. Rob got it, but it didn't hit him until 4 PM.
Saturday - Ran 4 miles
Feeling much better, but decided to run 4 miles versus 8. I did have one dizzy spell and had to stop and walk. Other than that, I felt OK. I should be on the mend. My mouth doesn't hurt as much.
Sunday - Ran 14.5 miles
I was supposed to do 20, but I don't have enough time on a Sunday afternoon to run that long with Rob's schedule. So I decided I would run to the clock versus the miles. I ran from around 1:30ish until 4:15 and got about 14.5 miles. I think it was more like 1:45 when I finally got out there. I only had one dizzy spell around Mile #4 and I had to stop and walk. I kept myself hydrated and that helped. I felt better as the run went on. Bring on the taper!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Seattle Rock and Roll Week #14
Monday - Rest Day
Feeling really yucky today (female issues). I asked Cheryl if she could come Wednesday instead of today. She was going to the shower tonight. By the time it's over, it will be dark out. And it's crummy rain. And I can't go to the gym on Mondays with a flex membership. So she said that would be fine. Thankfully. Wish Rob was coming home tonight and not Friday. I am losing motivation and energy.
Tuesday - Ran 5 miles
I despise this weather. It's making me grouchy. Christina watched my kids for an hour so I could run five miles in the pouring rain. I put new songs on the ipod to help motivate me. The run went fine aside from still having female problems...and being fatigued and tired. I wish Rob was home. But I know I can make it to Friday night. I've really lost motivation for My Fitness Pal right now, but I am not eating terribly. I am actually doing OK. I'm starting to get worn out with it like I was with Weight Watchers. Not sure if I should take a break or how long of a break I should take. I don't gain weight very quickly especially with all the running I'm doing. I know it helps when I'm on it.
Wednesday - Ran 5 miles
Cheryl came over around 8:15 and I did a five miles on the treadmill and held a 9 minute mile pace the majority of the time. It went really well and it was nice to get out in the evening. She and Andrew hung out after I got back and stayed until around 11. Was nice to have company in the house.
Thursday - Ran 12 miles
Tessa came around 10:00 AM. I ran a similar course to last week, but obviously shorter since I wasn't doing 20 miles today. The first couple miles were terrible. Pouring rain and I had to go to the bathroom so bad. Made it to the port a potty at Sumpter Park. The rain cleared up until the last few miles when it was in full force again. I hate, hate, hate running in rain. I don't think I'll ever get used to it. I hate being sopping wet and feeling so cold afterwards. I was happy to complete another long run and get a break from the normal routine of home.
Rob thankfully comes home tomorrow night. It's been such a long time away from him--almost two weeks. So much has happened these two weeks I feel like I am constantly praying for someone. It started with what was is going at Sunrise CRC in Lafayette followed by my blogger friend Laura's baby almost drowning. Now my college friends little daughter suffered an intense head injury. And praying for my sister-in-law had her baby which was exiting, but I've been praying for them as they adjust to being parents. And then some other personal issues going on (nothing major--it just piles up) I feel like I am constantly checking facebook for updates.
It's been really hard to focus and that's why I am taking a break from My Fitness Pal. I've not done any reading while Rob is gone. I am behind on Banner stuff. I've kind of done the bare minimum. Thankfully the house is fairly clean. I did however lose a pound a half since last week so I am eating pretty well. I will start up again after the church campout.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
I decided to take three days off. We were at the church campout. My body and mind needed the break!!
Feeling really yucky today (female issues). I asked Cheryl if she could come Wednesday instead of today. She was going to the shower tonight. By the time it's over, it will be dark out. And it's crummy rain. And I can't go to the gym on Mondays with a flex membership. So she said that would be fine. Thankfully. Wish Rob was coming home tonight and not Friday. I am losing motivation and energy.
Tuesday - Ran 5 miles
I despise this weather. It's making me grouchy. Christina watched my kids for an hour so I could run five miles in the pouring rain. I put new songs on the ipod to help motivate me. The run went fine aside from still having female problems...and being fatigued and tired. I wish Rob was home. But I know I can make it to Friday night. I've really lost motivation for My Fitness Pal right now, but I am not eating terribly. I am actually doing OK. I'm starting to get worn out with it like I was with Weight Watchers. Not sure if I should take a break or how long of a break I should take. I don't gain weight very quickly especially with all the running I'm doing. I know it helps when I'm on it.
Wednesday - Ran 5 miles
Cheryl came over around 8:15 and I did a five miles on the treadmill and held a 9 minute mile pace the majority of the time. It went really well and it was nice to get out in the evening. She and Andrew hung out after I got back and stayed until around 11. Was nice to have company in the house.
Thursday - Ran 12 miles
Tessa came around 10:00 AM. I ran a similar course to last week, but obviously shorter since I wasn't doing 20 miles today. The first couple miles were terrible. Pouring rain and I had to go to the bathroom so bad. Made it to the port a potty at Sumpter Park. The rain cleared up until the last few miles when it was in full force again. I hate, hate, hate running in rain. I don't think I'll ever get used to it. I hate being sopping wet and feeling so cold afterwards. I was happy to complete another long run and get a break from the normal routine of home.
Rob thankfully comes home tomorrow night. It's been such a long time away from him--almost two weeks. So much has happened these two weeks I feel like I am constantly praying for someone. It started with what was is going at Sunrise CRC in Lafayette followed by my blogger friend Laura's baby almost drowning. Now my college friends little daughter suffered an intense head injury. And praying for my sister-in-law had her baby which was exiting, but I've been praying for them as they adjust to being parents. And then some other personal issues going on (nothing major--it just piles up) I feel like I am constantly checking facebook for updates.
It's been really hard to focus and that's why I am taking a break from My Fitness Pal. I've not done any reading while Rob is gone. I am behind on Banner stuff. I've kind of done the bare minimum. Thankfully the house is fairly clean. I did however lose a pound a half since last week so I am eating pretty well. I will start up again after the church campout.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
I decided to take three days off. We were at the church campout. My body and mind needed the break!!
Friday, May 18, 2012
Seattle Rock and Roll Week #13
I have been exercising all week...just forgot to record it. Monday seems like forever ago! I love running with an iPod. It really makes the time go quicker and is a huge motivator...especially on the long runs. I've been playing around on iTunes and downloading songs off all my old CDs from college. So fun.
Monday - Ran 5 miles
Matthew came over to watch Derek so Kara & Hailey, and I could go to Rachel's shower. Kara and I left around 7:45 because she was done. I put Kara to bed while Matthew read Derek books. Then Derek went to bed. I ran my regular five mile route outside. Weather was perfect after a hot near 90 degree day. First run ever with the iPod and I'm totally hooked.
Tuesday - Ran 8 miles
Margie took Derek & Kara all morning and early afternoon. I guess this is what it will be like in three years when everyone is in school. I still procrastinated though. I wasn't as motivated as I thought would be. My plan was to run at 11 and I didn't get out there until close to noon. It was hot out and I didn't run my best. But I made it through.
Wednesday - Ran 5 miles
Christina took Derek & Kara for an hour and a half. I did an easy run at a slightly faster pace on the treadmill. It went fine. Kind of like being a part of the daytime gym crowd because I can never go at this time...well except some Fridays.
Thursday - Stationary bike 35 minutes
Cheryl came over at 8:15. Everyone was already in bed. I cross trained and rode the bike. I really pushed myself. It was a good workout.
Friday - 20 miles!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am always nervous for the 20 mile runs. I know I can do them. I did three of them the summer of 2006. They were tough and I struggled my way through them. I am a much stronger runner now. I have nothing to be all that nervous about, but I always am! Tessa was scheduled to babysit. I had to run some errands first so I parked the van at the gym. I ran a 9 mile loop headed towards Battlecreek neighborhood...then filled up my water bottle, got more gu. I did a 7.5 mile loop in the Rees Hill and Sumpter neighborhood. I ran on some new streets just to give some variety. Made it back to the van. Refuel, fill up water bottle. Then I ran 3.5 miles which was basically a little bit beyond Wes Bennet park and back. I walked very little...even with the hills. I think the most walking I did was three minutes up the Barnes hill. I felt really good. I couldn't have asked for better weather--mid 50's to low 60's with sun. Perfect. My right hip was starting to hurt around Mile #12 and was a little painful at the end. I have to ice it again. I think it's the previous strain from kickboxing. Running with music made it go by so much faster and helped me get up the hills. I was really excited when I finished.
Saturday - Rest Day
Sunday - About 3.5 miles
My kids were gone most of the afternoon at VB's house. I had so little motivation and my stomach was a little off. Plus I ended up talking Rob on Skype for well over an hour. I managed to squeeze in about 3.5 miles. Was supposed to do five, but that's the way it goes.
Monday - Ran 5 miles
Matthew came over to watch Derek so Kara & Hailey, and I could go to Rachel's shower. Kara and I left around 7:45 because she was done. I put Kara to bed while Matthew read Derek books. Then Derek went to bed. I ran my regular five mile route outside. Weather was perfect after a hot near 90 degree day. First run ever with the iPod and I'm totally hooked.
Tuesday - Ran 8 miles
Margie took Derek & Kara all morning and early afternoon. I guess this is what it will be like in three years when everyone is in school. I still procrastinated though. I wasn't as motivated as I thought would be. My plan was to run at 11 and I didn't get out there until close to noon. It was hot out and I didn't run my best. But I made it through.
Wednesday - Ran 5 miles
Christina took Derek & Kara for an hour and a half. I did an easy run at a slightly faster pace on the treadmill. It went fine. Kind of like being a part of the daytime gym crowd because I can never go at this time...well except some Fridays.
Thursday - Stationary bike 35 minutes
Cheryl came over at 8:15. Everyone was already in bed. I cross trained and rode the bike. I really pushed myself. It was a good workout.
Friday - 20 miles!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am always nervous for the 20 mile runs. I know I can do them. I did three of them the summer of 2006. They were tough and I struggled my way through them. I am a much stronger runner now. I have nothing to be all that nervous about, but I always am! Tessa was scheduled to babysit. I had to run some errands first so I parked the van at the gym. I ran a 9 mile loop headed towards Battlecreek neighborhood...then filled up my water bottle, got more gu. I did a 7.5 mile loop in the Rees Hill and Sumpter neighborhood. I ran on some new streets just to give some variety. Made it back to the van. Refuel, fill up water bottle. Then I ran 3.5 miles which was basically a little bit beyond Wes Bennet park and back. I walked very little...even with the hills. I think the most walking I did was three minutes up the Barnes hill. I felt really good. I couldn't have asked for better weather--mid 50's to low 60's with sun. Perfect. My right hip was starting to hurt around Mile #12 and was a little painful at the end. I have to ice it again. I think it's the previous strain from kickboxing. Running with music made it go by so much faster and helped me get up the hills. I was really excited when I finished.
Saturday - Rest Day
Sunday - About 3.5 miles
My kids were gone most of the afternoon at VB's house. I had so little motivation and my stomach was a little off. Plus I ended up talking Rob on Skype for well over an hour. I managed to squeeze in about 3.5 miles. Was supposed to do five, but that's the way it goes.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Seattle Rock and Roll Week #12
Skipped Week #11. I should be on #12 now. Only six more weeks to go!
Monday - Ran 5 miles
I've really enjoyed running in the evenings lately. It is light out longer. Everyone in outside. It is calm and peaceful. Rob and I have been staying up until 11 or so. Especially because the kids really aren't settling down until after 8. I'd rather sleep until 7 and run later in the day.
I did my regular 5 mile route to the Sumpter neighborhood and back. Aside from my legs feeling tight in the beginning, I felt great.
Tuesday - Rest Day
Wednesday - Ran 5 miles
I ran on the treadmill at the gym around 8:00 PM. It was a tough run at first. I was really feeling it. When they switched the TV to American Idol, I almost felt the music really helped me. I've still been struggling with fatigue. I have needed to take a short nap (like half hour - forty-five minutes) almost every single afternoon and usually I don't do that every afternoon. I also do know we are staying up later. Most of the winter I was not staying up until 11. And some mornings the kids are up really early--like 6:15 AM. I don't really think it's my eating. I weighed myself and even with all the running I stayed the exact same. If I had a major weight loss, I would be concerned.
Thursday - Rest
I have hardly taken a day off from running and I was so fatigued after a busy morning. I decided to rest again.
Friday - Ran 5 miles
I think the extra rest this week helped because I ran great this morning. I have still felt a little tired, but not nearly as fatigued. I just did my regular five route at 8:00 AM this morning and it went fine.
Monday - Ran 5 miles
I've really enjoyed running in the evenings lately. It is light out longer. Everyone in outside. It is calm and peaceful. Rob and I have been staying up until 11 or so. Especially because the kids really aren't settling down until after 8. I'd rather sleep until 7 and run later in the day.
I did my regular 5 mile route to the Sumpter neighborhood and back. Aside from my legs feeling tight in the beginning, I felt great.
Tuesday - Rest Day
Wednesday - Ran 5 miles
I ran on the treadmill at the gym around 8:00 PM. It was a tough run at first. I was really feeling it. When they switched the TV to American Idol, I almost felt the music really helped me. I've still been struggling with fatigue. I have needed to take a short nap (like half hour - forty-five minutes) almost every single afternoon and usually I don't do that every afternoon. I also do know we are staying up later. Most of the winter I was not staying up until 11. And some mornings the kids are up really early--like 6:15 AM. I don't really think it's my eating. I weighed myself and even with all the running I stayed the exact same. If I had a major weight loss, I would be concerned.
Thursday - Rest
I have hardly taken a day off from running and I was so fatigued after a busy morning. I decided to rest again.
Friday - Ran 5 miles
I think the extra rest this week helped because I ran great this morning. I have still felt a little tired, but not nearly as fatigued. I just did my regular five route at 8:00 AM this morning and it went fine.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Seattle Rock and Roll Training Week #10
Monday - Ran 4 miles
This run was hard. My lower back hurt and my side ached. The head wind was fierce. I did the same route as Sunday since I liked it so much. By the time I got on Davis I felt better. Back pain was minimal and side ache was gone. My abs hurt. I am taking a couple days off from ab workouts. My lower back was hurting off and on this weekend. I call this an "off" day but was still able to complete the run.
Tuesday - Ran 8 miles
I am kind of curious how much I weigh. I weighed myself about a week ago. I have been working out pretty hard since then. Some of my jeans are too loose and saggy. I am down at least a pant's size since Christmas. Someone at church on Sunday said they noticed I have lost a lot of weight. I'm pretty happy with where I am at, but still want to continue to tone my abs.
I was supposed to run early this morning and I just couldn't do it. It's been chaotic at home potty training Kara. She is a tough toddler. It's hard for me to be home all day long. I've been doing so much cleaning and I get tired of it. The weather has not been great. Yesterday was stressful. I woke up with that overwhelmed feeling. Rob felt bad and worked from home after lunch so I could run. I told him he didn't have to do that. I made the decision to not run and had to face the consequences. He was willing and happy to do it. I am getting a little sick of running, but once I get going I love it. I had such a good run today--tons better than yesterday when I ran half as much.
Wednesday - Rest
Very busy day. Somehow managed to stay within the calories though. Good eating!
Thursday - Ran 4 miles
Headed to the gym around 8:30 PM. I have lost one pound since I came home from Michigan. The run went fine except for the fact I was very very thirsty. I didn't drink enough water today. I drank a whole water bottle of fruit punch gatorade throughout the whole run. I'm glad I didn't run outside today because the weather was absolutely terrible.
Friday - Ran 8 miles
I ran from 9:30 until around 11 and did a similar route as Tuesday. The weather was perfect and I felt great. I also helped with field day at Hailey's school. My goal was to mark where each kid threw their frisbee or beanbag. I did this for two hours. The constant bending over was a huge workout. My glutes are sore!!
Saturday - Rest
Very busy day. Kids did the Awesome 3000 in the morning and then we had family pictures in the late afternoon. I am still fatigued. I had a two hour window when I could have worked out, but I had other stuff I had to work on. Feeling a little overwhelmed. I just need a day to get things done around the house like I had last week.
Sunday - Ran 17 miles!!
It was tough. The weather was awesome. Warm and in the high 60's. I'm not used to running in that warm of weather because I felt constantly thirsty. I went through a whole huge bottle of Gatorade and half of another one. I first ran 13 miles going through the neighborhood behind where Hailey takes swimming to the Battlecreek neighborhood through neighborhood by Wes Bennet and then on to Rees Hill and then to the Sumpter Park neighborhood and then back home. If I had to do it over again, I would have done ten miles and then seven. I was so thirsty the last three miles and trying to conserve Gatorade. The last four miles I did the four mile route by Crossler Middle School that I did on Monday. That actually went well. My legs were tired, but I was able to run almost the whole entire way. I was glad to have it completed!
When I mapped out my training, I missed a week and I have to skip Week #12. I don't think it is going to set me back. I'm running pretty well. Honestly there is no way with my schedule and Rob's schedule I can squeeze two 8 milers and an 18 miler in this week. It just can't be done. I should be able to get my 20 milers in without a problem. I am looking forward to the taper, but there's quite a few long runs that have to be completed before then.
This run was hard. My lower back hurt and my side ached. The head wind was fierce. I did the same route as Sunday since I liked it so much. By the time I got on Davis I felt better. Back pain was minimal and side ache was gone. My abs hurt. I am taking a couple days off from ab workouts. My lower back was hurting off and on this weekend. I call this an "off" day but was still able to complete the run.
Tuesday - Ran 8 miles
I am kind of curious how much I weigh. I weighed myself about a week ago. I have been working out pretty hard since then. Some of my jeans are too loose and saggy. I am down at least a pant's size since Christmas. Someone at church on Sunday said they noticed I have lost a lot of weight. I'm pretty happy with where I am at, but still want to continue to tone my abs.
I was supposed to run early this morning and I just couldn't do it. It's been chaotic at home potty training Kara. She is a tough toddler. It's hard for me to be home all day long. I've been doing so much cleaning and I get tired of it. The weather has not been great. Yesterday was stressful. I woke up with that overwhelmed feeling. Rob felt bad and worked from home after lunch so I could run. I told him he didn't have to do that. I made the decision to not run and had to face the consequences. He was willing and happy to do it. I am getting a little sick of running, but once I get going I love it. I had such a good run today--tons better than yesterday when I ran half as much.
Wednesday - Rest
Very busy day. Somehow managed to stay within the calories though. Good eating!
Thursday - Ran 4 miles
Headed to the gym around 8:30 PM. I have lost one pound since I came home from Michigan. The run went fine except for the fact I was very very thirsty. I didn't drink enough water today. I drank a whole water bottle of fruit punch gatorade throughout the whole run. I'm glad I didn't run outside today because the weather was absolutely terrible.
Friday - Ran 8 miles
I ran from 9:30 until around 11 and did a similar route as Tuesday. The weather was perfect and I felt great. I also helped with field day at Hailey's school. My goal was to mark where each kid threw their frisbee or beanbag. I did this for two hours. The constant bending over was a huge workout. My glutes are sore!!
Saturday - Rest
Very busy day. Kids did the Awesome 3000 in the morning and then we had family pictures in the late afternoon. I am still fatigued. I had a two hour window when I could have worked out, but I had other stuff I had to work on. Feeling a little overwhelmed. I just need a day to get things done around the house like I had last week.
Sunday - Ran 17 miles!!
It was tough. The weather was awesome. Warm and in the high 60's. I'm not used to running in that warm of weather because I felt constantly thirsty. I went through a whole huge bottle of Gatorade and half of another one. I first ran 13 miles going through the neighborhood behind where Hailey takes swimming to the Battlecreek neighborhood through neighborhood by Wes Bennet and then on to Rees Hill and then to the Sumpter Park neighborhood and then back home. If I had to do it over again, I would have done ten miles and then seven. I was so thirsty the last three miles and trying to conserve Gatorade. The last four miles I did the four mile route by Crossler Middle School that I did on Monday. That actually went well. My legs were tired, but I was able to run almost the whole entire way. I was glad to have it completed!
When I mapped out my training, I missed a week and I have to skip Week #12. I don't think it is going to set me back. I'm running pretty well. Honestly there is no way with my schedule and Rob's schedule I can squeeze two 8 milers and an 18 miler in this week. It just can't be done. I should be able to get my 20 milers in without a problem. I am looking forward to the taper, but there's quite a few long runs that have to be completed before then.
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