Don't get me wrong, I love wine.
I just don't like how I feel the next day.
After drinking two bottles.
How am I going to get back to training?
Why did I think I can run a half marathon in March?
And a full marathon in April?
What the hell was I thinking?
I'm going to Atlanta after work today to spend the weekend and celebrate the new year.
My mom wrote me a card that said "2008 is going to be your year."
It made me cry a lot of tears, and I don't know why.
I'm getting divorced.
Ugh. I really hope 2008 IS my year. 2007 sort of sucked. :(
Friday, December 28, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Happy Boxing Day!
Christmas was a lot of fun this year. I, along with my sister and brother, spent Christmas Eve with my dad and his wife and their son (my half-brother). We ate dinner and opened presents and drank wine and took lots of pictures. My dad, sister, and brother all got an iPhone. I got a kick ass Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT. Which I heart. (Although, I'm not going to lie. Now I'm the only one in that family that doesn't have an iPhone. But that makes me sound so terrible, doesn't it.)
Christmas day I was lazy and drank some champagne and took pictures with my new camera. I was supposed to make a broccoli casserole to take to my mom's house but had been too lazy to go to the store to get broccoli before the 25th. So, I improvised:
Christmas Casserole
1 cup cheese
2 eggs
1 can cream of mushroom
1 package of frozen asparagus spears, cooked, drained, and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup rice
1 cup mayo
bacon, cooked and crumbled
salt and pepper, to taste
Stir everything up in a big bowl and pour into a greased casserole dish. Top with crumbled Ritz crackers you bought at Walgreens because nothing else is open. Melt two tablespoons of butter and pour evenly over cracker crumbs. Bake at 350* for 35 minutes. Pray that it doesn't taste like poop.
Dinner at mom's went well... the casserole was actually not terrible and there weren't any leftovers. We carried on our tradition of the post-holiday meal Jaeger shot. I got a beatiful necklace from my mom and sister and my brother got me a coupon for an upcoming Sibling Date Night. We drank a lot of wine and then went to a tequila bar.
I need to get back on the workout train... somehow I've managed not to gain any weight, but I can tell that I'm getting out of shape. Oy.
Christmas day I was lazy and drank some champagne and took pictures with my new camera. I was supposed to make a broccoli casserole to take to my mom's house but had been too lazy to go to the store to get broccoli before the 25th. So, I improvised:
Christmas Casserole
1 cup cheese
2 eggs
1 can cream of mushroom
1 package of frozen asparagus spears, cooked, drained, and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup rice
1 cup mayo
bacon, cooked and crumbled
salt and pepper, to taste
Stir everything up in a big bowl and pour into a greased casserole dish. Top with crumbled Ritz crackers you bought at Walgreens because nothing else is open. Melt two tablespoons of butter and pour evenly over cracker crumbs. Bake at 350* for 35 minutes. Pray that it doesn't taste like poop.
Dinner at mom's went well... the casserole was actually not terrible and there weren't any leftovers. We carried on our tradition of the post-holiday meal Jaeger shot. I got a beatiful necklace from my mom and sister and my brother got me a coupon for an upcoming Sibling Date Night. We drank a lot of wine and then went to a tequila bar.
I need to get back on the workout train... somehow I've managed not to gain any weight, but I can tell that I'm getting out of shape. Oy.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Sleep Deprived
Well, I was.
Not anymore.
Wednesday after work, I went out for dinner.
At the Pickle Barrel.
The Pickle Barrel is in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
I live in Nashville.
I got home at 4am.
I took the next day off.
I went out Thursday night, and went to bed at 2am.
Got up at 7am for work.
Came home at 3pm, laid down for a nap at 4pm.
Woke up at 10:30pm.
Now my body is all screwed up. I have exercised exactly zero times this week. I've spent the entire day cleaning. I have to fight the holiday crowds at some point today because I realized that no, I am NOT done Christmas shopping like I thought I was. I also need to go to the liquor store to stock up on booze because I don't want to run out--in Tennessee, you can't buy wine/spirits on Sundays (lame).
I go back to the doctor on the 2nd... hopefully I'll be able to start running again. Lord knows I do NOT want to attempt swimming (although I know I need to).
Not anymore.
Wednesday after work, I went out for dinner.
At the Pickle Barrel.
The Pickle Barrel is in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
I live in Nashville.
I got home at 4am.
I took the next day off.
I went out Thursday night, and went to bed at 2am.
Got up at 7am for work.
Came home at 3pm, laid down for a nap at 4pm.
Woke up at 10:30pm.
Now my body is all screwed up. I have exercised exactly zero times this week. I've spent the entire day cleaning. I have to fight the holiday crowds at some point today because I realized that no, I am NOT done Christmas shopping like I thought I was. I also need to go to the liquor store to stock up on booze because I don't want to run out--in Tennessee, you can't buy wine/spirits on Sundays (lame).
I go back to the doctor on the 2nd... hopefully I'll be able to start running again. Lord knows I do NOT want to attempt swimming (although I know I need to).
Saturday, December 15, 2007
I am lame
I attempted to swim this AM, but the lanes were set up for a meet. Mind you, there were still lanes open for lap swimmers, but if I tried to swim that far- I don't even know how far that is, but it looked about 2 miles long- I probably would have drowned.
I decided to try out the recumbent bike. I did it for 30 minutes... and I feel like a total wimp, because it kicked my butt.
I'll definitely be feeling it tomorrow!
I decided to try out the recumbent bike. I did it for 30 minutes... and I feel like a total wimp, because it kicked my butt.
I'll definitely be feeling it tomorrow!
Friday, December 14, 2007
28 Minutes
28 minutes was all I could do.
I attempted to swim yesterday. Not aqua jog... but straight up swim. Freestyle. Laps.
I was in the lane next to the high school swim team that practices there. They were awesome. They made me feel totally inadequate, but also a little relieved because I knew they could probably save me if I started to drown.
Swimming is hard! I have a newfound respect for swimmers. I couldn't go more than one lap without taking a rest. And today I hurt.
And I'm going back and trying again tomorrow! :)
I attempted to swim yesterday. Not aqua jog... but straight up swim. Freestyle. Laps.
I was in the lane next to the high school swim team that practices there. They were awesome. They made me feel totally inadequate, but also a little relieved because I knew they could probably save me if I started to drown.
Swimming is hard! I have a newfound respect for swimmers. I couldn't go more than one lap without taking a rest. And today I hurt.
And I'm going back and trying again tomorrow! :)
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Random Christmas Memories
When I was young, I loved Christmas. Most kids do, right? The first Christmas that I remember was probably when I was 5 years old. I woke up that morning, ran into the den, and waiting for me was a bright and shiny Rainbow Brite mini-kitchen! Complete with stove and refrigerator! (I took a Women's Studies class in college so I realize now that these types of 'toys' reinforce gender roles and stereotypes and blah blah but man, I love my Rainbow Brite kitchen.)
When I was six, my mother asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I rattling off a lengthy list; I believe it included a camper (like an RV) and a horse. My mom told me that if I asked for too many things, Santa wouldn't come at all.
I recently found a letter from Santa, stuck in a photo album from forever ago. I was probably 7 years old. My letter to Santa asked for only one thing: for our puppy, Sandy, to return home. (Sandy was a yellow lab that we only had a few weeks before she ran away.) Santa wrote back, saying that Sandy now lived with a really nice family, who had changed her name to Lady. I don't remember what I got that Christmas.
My family would go to Opryland Hotel here in Nashville for Christmas brunch each Christmas. My grandparents would come into town and stay at the hotel. My grandmother would take her big purse to the buffet and stick as much food as she could into it while going through the line. Mostly rolls and desserts.
One Christmas, that same grandmother received a Black and Decker Snakelight. She wrapped it around her neck like a scarf, turned it on, and Christmas proceeded as usual.
When I was six, my mother asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I rattling off a lengthy list; I believe it included a camper (like an RV) and a horse. My mom told me that if I asked for too many things, Santa wouldn't come at all.
I recently found a letter from Santa, stuck in a photo album from forever ago. I was probably 7 years old. My letter to Santa asked for only one thing: for our puppy, Sandy, to return home. (Sandy was a yellow lab that we only had a few weeks before she ran away.) Santa wrote back, saying that Sandy now lived with a really nice family, who had changed her name to Lady. I don't remember what I got that Christmas.
My family would go to Opryland Hotel here in Nashville for Christmas brunch each Christmas. My grandparents would come into town and stay at the hotel. My grandmother would take her big purse to the buffet and stick as much food as she could into it while going through the line. Mostly rolls and desserts.
One Christmas, that same grandmother received a Black and Decker Snakelight. She wrapped it around her neck like a scarf, turned it on, and Christmas proceeded as usual.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Injury Update
I don't think I posted after my last visit to the orthapedist. Is that how you spell that? Anyway. I think I went into some sort of depression and I just didn't want to talk about the fact that I was told I couldn't run until at least January. I'm going back to the doctor on January 2nd for round-freaking-FOUR of x-rays. It is continuing to heal, but I was told that I couldn't do any weight bearing exercise until I got the go ahead from him. I'm really hoping I get clearance at the next visit... it has been 75 days since I last run.
Oh yeah, and I signed up for a marathon. So, I really really really hope I can start training--but not OVERTRAINING (lesson learned!)--for that soon.
On a totally unrelated note, I think these are the ugliest boots I have ever seen. And they are Marc Jacobs, so they cost over $300!
Oh yeah, and I signed up for a marathon. So, I really really really hope I can start training--but not OVERTRAINING (lesson learned!)--for that soon.
On a totally unrelated note, I think these are the ugliest boots I have ever seen. And they are Marc Jacobs, so they cost over $300!
One of those nights...
I tried to be good, honest. I started out strong and responsible... adult, even. But then there was alcohol, and things sort of went downhill. I'll replay the night for you by showing you the text messages that I sent out yesterday. Enjoy.
2:37pm Yea or nay to sportsplex? [Sent to my workout buddy.]
2:43pm I was told not to bike so that's out for me. [After he suggested going on a ride. Stress fracture still preventing any weight bearing exercise... arg.]
2:56pm I think exercise will be more theraputic. Endorphins! 4 ok?
5:37pm I'm at sportsplex myself. Swimming rocks. [To my friend who texted me that he was at the Y.]
7:19pm Wouldn't mind having an adult beverage at some point. :)ETA of 745 [To my friend I was going out with. I failed to mention that I already had one adult beverage by this point.]
7:46pm Leaving now
8:30pm Drinking playing photo hunt trying to move nashville to number one drunk city WOO [To my friend in Denver. MSN recently had a listing of the 'drunkest' cities and Denver ranked #1. Nashville was 20-something.]
9:44pm NO naked yet. Oh crap. I'm a bit drunk. [Not a dirty or suggestive text... friend in Denver asked if I was playing 'erotic' photo hunt.]
10:39pm WOO HOO I ROCK [Yeah. Not too sure about this one.]
The end.
2:37pm Yea or nay to sportsplex? [Sent to my workout buddy.]
2:43pm I was told not to bike so that's out for me. [After he suggested going on a ride. Stress fracture still preventing any weight bearing exercise... arg.]
2:56pm I think exercise will be more theraputic. Endorphins! 4 ok?
5:37pm I'm at sportsplex myself. Swimming rocks. [To my friend who texted me that he was at the Y.]
7:19pm Wouldn't mind having an adult beverage at some point. :)ETA of 745 [To my friend I was going out with. I failed to mention that I already had one adult beverage by this point.]
7:46pm Leaving now
8:30pm Drinking playing photo hunt trying to move nashville to number one drunk city WOO [To my friend in Denver. MSN recently had a listing of the 'drunkest' cities and Denver ranked #1. Nashville was 20-something.]
9:44pm NO naked yet. Oh crap. I'm a bit drunk. [Not a dirty or suggestive text... friend in Denver asked if I was playing 'erotic' photo hunt.]
10:39pm WOO HOO I ROCK [Yeah. Not too sure about this one.]
The end.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Owwwww... my head hurts. I accidently drank a bottle of wine last night. I feel extremely blurry today. I have a very busy day at work tomorrow and I should be spending today getting ready for it... that isn't happening just yet. So far I've been reading running blogs. And cursing myself for being so hungover.
I took my car in this morning for an oil change. I'm notoriously bad about car maintenence. The last time I got my oil changed was in 2005. Oops. Actually it's not as bad as it sounds! Really. Seriously. I only drive about 10 miles a day. The tire also had a nail in it.
Man, I don't feel good AT ALL. Today is going to be long and sucky. Ughghghgh.
I took my car in this morning for an oil change. I'm notoriously bad about car maintenence. The last time I got my oil changed was in 2005. Oops. Actually it's not as bad as it sounds! Really. Seriously. I only drive about 10 miles a day. The tire also had a nail in it.
Man, I don't feel good AT ALL. Today is going to be long and sucky. Ughghghgh.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Baby Steps
I got an active.com email yesterday. Most of the time I don't even bother to read these... but not yesterday.
Yesterday I opened that sucker up.
Yesterday I saw that I could register for the 2008 Tom King half marathon.
Yesterday I registered for the 2008 Tom King half marathon.
I realize that I may be biting off more than I can chew. The half marathon is about 17 1/2 weeks away, and I'm still in a walking boot. I haven't run in about 6 weeks, and it will be at LEAST two more weeks until I come out of the boot... maybe longer.
I think I can do it, though. I've not told anyone that my ultimate goal is a marathon. I've definitely not told anyone (or even said this aloud) that my ultimate ultimate goal is to qualify for Boston.
I hate feeling so stagnant. Signing up for this half marathon feels like a step in the right direction... even if it is a hobbled, boot-encased step.
Yesterday I opened that sucker up.
Yesterday I saw that I could register for the 2008 Tom King half marathon.
Yesterday I registered for the 2008 Tom King half marathon.
I realize that I may be biting off more than I can chew. The half marathon is about 17 1/2 weeks away, and I'm still in a walking boot. I haven't run in about 6 weeks, and it will be at LEAST two more weeks until I come out of the boot... maybe longer.
I think I can do it, though. I've not told anyone that my ultimate goal is a marathon. I've definitely not told anyone (or even said this aloud) that my ultimate ultimate goal is to qualify for Boston.
I hate feeling so stagnant. Signing up for this half marathon feels like a step in the right direction... even if it is a hobbled, boot-encased step.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Me Me
1. Name something you have in common with all your siblings:
Wow... we're all quite different. I have a sister who is 34 and we share the same biological mother... a brother who is 22 and we have the same birth parents... a brother who is 18 months old who I share the same biological father with... and another little brother on the way. And somehow... we all have the same last name in common.
2. What is the greatest amount of physical pain you have ever endured?
I have a low tolerance for pain, so there could be multiple answers to this question... although I'll have to say the most pain was getting my tonsils out in 7th grade. I woke up from surgery in a bed full of blood (my IV fell out) and it seemed to go downhill from there.
3. What number of drinks constitutes your limit?
Depends on what I'm drinking... Mixed drinks- 3-4; beer- 6 or so?
4. Do you fold your underwear?
Not really.
5. Have you fired a gun before?
Yes... a BB gun (I think), shooting at a tin can.
6. What was your favorite childhood toy?
I enjoyed playing Barbies... and didn't grow out of that until junior high.
7. Name a sound that disturbs you?
Throught clearing. Smoker's hack. (Ok, so that's two sounds.)
8. Name something random that you would never do.
Audition for a game show. I hate games and I hate being the center of attention.
9. Name a person whose diary you would love to read.
Oooh... that's a hard one. Maybe Lindsay Lohan's. I am a loser, I know.
10. Have you ever had the same dream more than once?
Yes... I think. Sometimes I'll have deja vu in my dream, but I don't know if it's just a feeling or if I'm really redreaming something.
11. Name a song that makes you happy.
Strawberry Wine by Deana Carter. It reminds me of high school/college... being silly with my friend Steph, and singing it at the top of our lungs.
12. List three people you could count on NO MATTER WHAT.
Kim, Taylor, Mom
13. If you were in an emergency situation and you had to deliver a baby, could you do it?
I don't think so... I am pretty squemish. BUT... if the baby's life (and the mother's life) counted on it, I think I could pull through.
14. What do you like about being in a committed relationship?
Stability and security.
15. What do you dislike about being in a committed relationship?
Having to address my flaws and weirdness.
16. Name something you have to do tomorrow:
Figure out what the office is eating for lunch!
17. Name a movie you are looking forward to watching:
Uh... I'm not really a movie person. I look forward to seeing "Once" again.
18. Name something you've heard about women that tends to be true:
We're more empathic.
19. Do you own an iPod?
Yes... a video iPod and a shuffle. Would LOVE an iPhone though...
20. What was the last movie you watched?
Knocked Up.
21. Do any of your friends have children?
None of my close friends do.
22. What CD is currently in your CD player?
"Once" soundtrack.
23. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
1% regular milk.
24. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Yes, just today, actually.
25. When was the last time you had Starbucks?
Yesterday (Sunday). I've come to associate Starbucks with my friend that I go to church with. I've always shunned Starbucks (the McDonadlization of America! Evil corporate scum! Ruining the neighborhood coffeeshops!) but my friend is addicted, and we stop there before church on Sundays. Now every Sunday, I find myself craving a latte or some other $4 coffee drink...
26. Can you whistle?
Yes.
27. Do you have a trampoline in your back yard?
Not anymore, but I used to!
28. Do you think people talk about you behind your back?
I think it's human nature... especially right now, since I'm sort of going through some drama.
29. What movie do you know every line to?
None of them... I did not get the gene that allows you to memorize movie lines. I actually have some sort of movie amnesia, and I tend to forget how movies end. Gives the saying, "See it again... for the first time" an entirely new meaning.
30. Where was your last vacation?
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
31. Where is your next vacation?
No plans just yet... I need to plan one soon though, I'm due!
32. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
Nope.
33. Would you ever date anyone covered in tattoos?
Sure. I don't have any and likely never will, but wouldn't rule that out.
34. What did you do before this?
Drank a beer. Which is probably why this seemed like a good idea...
35. When was the last time you slept on the floor?
On purpose? Hmmm. It's been a while... which is a good thing.
36. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
At least 6. This number is increasing as my age increases. Weird.
37. Do you get along better with the same sex or the opposite?
Both. I have a dry sense of humor and I'm kind of a smart ass, so guys usually think I'm flirting with them, and girls usually think I'm being a beeotch.
38. Do you sleep on your side, stomach or back?
Usually on my stomach. I think.
39. Do you watch the news?
Sometimes, but it's pretty depressing. I do listen to NPR every morning though.
40. Do you feel alone?
Sometimes... I'm going through a rough spot in my marriage and living at my sister's house right now... so it can get pretty lonely.
Wow... we're all quite different. I have a sister who is 34 and we share the same biological mother... a brother who is 22 and we have the same birth parents... a brother who is 18 months old who I share the same biological father with... and another little brother on the way. And somehow... we all have the same last name in common.
2. What is the greatest amount of physical pain you have ever endured?
I have a low tolerance for pain, so there could be multiple answers to this question... although I'll have to say the most pain was getting my tonsils out in 7th grade. I woke up from surgery in a bed full of blood (my IV fell out) and it seemed to go downhill from there.
3. What number of drinks constitutes your limit?
Depends on what I'm drinking... Mixed drinks- 3-4; beer- 6 or so?
4. Do you fold your underwear?
Not really.
5. Have you fired a gun before?
Yes... a BB gun (I think), shooting at a tin can.
6. What was your favorite childhood toy?
I enjoyed playing Barbies... and didn't grow out of that until junior high.
7. Name a sound that disturbs you?
Throught clearing. Smoker's hack. (Ok, so that's two sounds.)
8. Name something random that you would never do.
Audition for a game show. I hate games and I hate being the center of attention.
9. Name a person whose diary you would love to read.
Oooh... that's a hard one. Maybe Lindsay Lohan's. I am a loser, I know.
10. Have you ever had the same dream more than once?
Yes... I think. Sometimes I'll have deja vu in my dream, but I don't know if it's just a feeling or if I'm really redreaming something.
11. Name a song that makes you happy.
Strawberry Wine by Deana Carter. It reminds me of high school/college... being silly with my friend Steph, and singing it at the top of our lungs.
12. List three people you could count on NO MATTER WHAT.
Kim, Taylor, Mom
13. If you were in an emergency situation and you had to deliver a baby, could you do it?
I don't think so... I am pretty squemish. BUT... if the baby's life (and the mother's life) counted on it, I think I could pull through.
14. What do you like about being in a committed relationship?
Stability and security.
15. What do you dislike about being in a committed relationship?
Having to address my flaws and weirdness.
16. Name something you have to do tomorrow:
Figure out what the office is eating for lunch!
17. Name a movie you are looking forward to watching:
Uh... I'm not really a movie person. I look forward to seeing "Once" again.
18. Name something you've heard about women that tends to be true:
We're more empathic.
19. Do you own an iPod?
Yes... a video iPod and a shuffle. Would LOVE an iPhone though...
20. What was the last movie you watched?
Knocked Up.
21. Do any of your friends have children?
None of my close friends do.
22. What CD is currently in your CD player?
"Once" soundtrack.
23. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
1% regular milk.
24. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Yes, just today, actually.
25. When was the last time you had Starbucks?
Yesterday (Sunday). I've come to associate Starbucks with my friend that I go to church with. I've always shunned Starbucks (the McDonadlization of America! Evil corporate scum! Ruining the neighborhood coffeeshops!) but my friend is addicted, and we stop there before church on Sundays. Now every Sunday, I find myself craving a latte or some other $4 coffee drink...
26. Can you whistle?
Yes.
27. Do you have a trampoline in your back yard?
Not anymore, but I used to!
28. Do you think people talk about you behind your back?
I think it's human nature... especially right now, since I'm sort of going through some drama.
29. What movie do you know every line to?
None of them... I did not get the gene that allows you to memorize movie lines. I actually have some sort of movie amnesia, and I tend to forget how movies end. Gives the saying, "See it again... for the first time" an entirely new meaning.
30. Where was your last vacation?
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
31. Where is your next vacation?
No plans just yet... I need to plan one soon though, I'm due!
32. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos?
Nope.
33. Would you ever date anyone covered in tattoos?
Sure. I don't have any and likely never will, but wouldn't rule that out.
34. What did you do before this?
Drank a beer. Which is probably why this seemed like a good idea...
35. When was the last time you slept on the floor?
On purpose? Hmmm. It's been a while... which is a good thing.
36. How many hours of sleep do you need to function?
At least 6. This number is increasing as my age increases. Weird.
37. Do you get along better with the same sex or the opposite?
Both. I have a dry sense of humor and I'm kind of a smart ass, so guys usually think I'm flirting with them, and girls usually think I'm being a beeotch.
38. Do you sleep on your side, stomach or back?
Usually on my stomach. I think.
39. Do you watch the news?
Sometimes, but it's pretty depressing. I do listen to NPR every morning though.
40. Do you feel alone?
Sometimes... I'm going through a rough spot in my marriage and living at my sister's house right now... so it can get pretty lonely.
Antsy
I'm tired of not running.I'm eating more.
Sleeping more.
Lounging more.
Exercising much, much less.
Haven't stepped on the scale in a while.
It's a scary prospect.
The doctor said it would "be a while" before I was back to running.
And I'm about to go crazy waiting!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
3 more weeks...
Had more x-rays taken yesterday of my cracked ankle... doc says to stay in the walking boot 3 more weeks. He also said it would "be awhile" until I was back running... but swimming would be ok.
I hate swimming. Well, not hate, but it's just such a hassle... go to the pool, change into the skin-sucking Speedo, find an empty lane, walk in front of all those people in your suit, etc. I shoudl also probably mention I haven't swam (swum? See, I don't even know the correct grammar!) laps since swim team. I should probably ALSO mention that I was on the swim team for one day in 6th grade.
I do have an aqua jogger belt... but aqua jogging is so dreadfully boring. I need to figure out some cross training options, though... and learn to love swimming and biking or SOMETHING.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Forced Hiatus
September was my Month O' Running. I really was getting into it... I surprised myself at the Christie Cookie and ran much better than I thought I would. Going into the race, I was hoping to run it in 25:00... and I almost got my goal.
I ran the Party race the next weekend and shaved 1 second off my time. It was a much tougher course than the Cookie race, but I had thought that I maybe had placed in the top 3 in my age group. Of course, that wasn't the case, as I finished 11th in my age group. It did inspire me that maybe I could run faster... so I stepped up my training for the next 5K, the Shelby Bottoms Boogie.
Big mistake.
It's been over a month now since that race. I did well; finished 2nd in my age group and PR'd. Ran sub-8 minute miles for the first time, ever. Unfortunately, during the race, my ankle started bothering me. Really bothering me. I had done two speedwork sessions the prior week and stepped up my milage. My ankle had started hurting the Tuesday prior to the race but I foolishly ignored it.
Lesson learned. After 2.5 weeks of hobbling around with a swollen ankle, I decided it was time to see the doctor. We did some x-rays and plain as day, the stress fracture on my right ankle was discovered. I've been in a walking boot for 3 weeks now, and I'm seeing the doctor for follow-up today. I'm a little concerned, as the ankle still hurts and is still a little swollen. I'm getting really tired of not running... I even catch myself cursing other runners that I see... "Bitch... " Yeah. That's kind of weird.
Ketchup
Bob Lunsford Christie Cookie 5K Run
Date: 9/15/07
Time: 25:36
Place Age: 11
Place Overall: 153
I Run For The Party 5K
Date: 9/22/07
Time: 25:35
Place Age: 8
Overall: 60
Shelby Bottoms Boogie for Recovery 5K
Date: 9/29/07
Time: 23:41
Place Age: 2
Place Overall: 26
Date: 9/15/07
Time: 25:36
Place Age: 11
Place Overall: 153
I Run For The Party 5K
Date: 9/22/07
Time: 25:35
Place Age: 8
Overall: 60
Shelby Bottoms Boogie for Recovery 5K
Date: 9/29/07
Time: 23:41
Place Age: 2
Place Overall: 26
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Training continues...
After my disasterous "tempo" run, I had my first long run on Friday. 8 miles! Per the schedule, I was supposed to run at about a 10:49 pace, and I ended up running it at 9:46 minute miles. Not too bad! That was the longest distance I've ever run, so I was pretty proud of myself. :)
I did miss one run last week, due to the wedding festivities. It was just a 4-mile "easy" run, so I don't think it will hurt me too badly.
I ran 5 "easy" miles last night... 9:55 minute miles. These easy runs are not all that easy around my house, due to the hills! I have speedwork tomorrow, so I'll need to go to the gym or the track. Kind of dreading that...
I did miss one run last week, due to the wedding festivities. It was just a 4-mile "easy" run, so I don't think it will hurt me too badly.
I ran 5 "easy" miles last night... 9:55 minute miles. These easy runs are not all that easy around my house, due to the hills! I have speedwork tomorrow, so I'll need to go to the gym or the track. Kind of dreading that...
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Tempo Run
Well... I was supposed to run 5 miles this morning; 1 mile warm up, 3 miles at a 9:04 minute mile, and a mile cool down. I decided to be charitable and bring the dog with me. My dog is a lovely... hmmm... that isn't the word... my dog has character. The longest she has ever gone with me is 3 miles, but that was when it was much cooler.
I ran the mile warmup easily, but when it came to trying to run the tempo miles, well, Blue had other ideas. My pace ended up being around 11 MINUTE MILES for only 2.75 miles. Needless to say, I will probably be hitting the gym after work to try some 9:04 minute miles after work.
I ran the mile warmup easily, but when it came to trying to run the tempo miles, well, Blue had other ideas. My pace ended up being around 11 MINUTE MILES for only 2.75 miles. Needless to say, I will probably be hitting the gym after work to try some 9:04 minute miles after work.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Yesterday I started my training for the 15K. I made a schedule using the Smart Coach tool on runnersworld.com.
My first run was an "easy" 4 mile at a slow 10:41 pace. I decided to incorporate some hills into the run, since the hills at the last 10K kicked my butt. Well, these were no different! My butt was adequately kicked yet again. Running outside is definitely different than the treadmill, but ultimately I think it will be much better training.
As for the remainder of the week, I have a tempo run, another easy run, and a long run (8 miles). I'm headed up to Indiana for a wedding this weekend so I will have to find time to squeeze all those in!
My first run was an "easy" 4 mile at a slow 10:41 pace. I decided to incorporate some hills into the run, since the hills at the last 10K kicked my butt. Well, these were no different! My butt was adequately kicked yet again. Running outside is definitely different than the treadmill, but ultimately I think it will be much better training.
As for the remainder of the week, I have a tempo run, another easy run, and a long run (8 miles). I'm headed up to Indiana for a wedding this weekend so I will have to find time to squeeze all those in!
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Starting Line
Gotta start somewhere, right?
I ran track in junior high. Not all that well, really. I was on the 4x800 relay team and ran the 800 but that was about it. I was nothing special. I come from a family of runners: Father was a cross country guy, sister was a cross country girl, and brother was a sprinter. I am the odd (wo)man out; I'm certainly not fast and as of right now, my longest run has only been about 6.5 miles. Oops, getting ahead of myself here.
After junior high, I decided to go the lazy route and become a wrestling cheerleader (sit on my butt and clap my hands? Ok!). I pretty much stopped running for good. I have been blessed with great genetics so in high school and college I rarely excercised. I can tell now, at the age of 27, that my metabolism has slowed down some, and I have started to work out again.
I joined a gym in February 2007 and have been going 3-4 times a week. I generally lift weights, do squats, use some of the machines, and do HIIT on the treadmill.
I signed up for a 5K in May, but ended up not going after I was unable to convince anyone to run it with me. (And, I didn't want to go by myself. I'm lame.)
A couple of months ago, I signed up for a July 4th 10K. In hindsight, I was not really prepared at all. I had only run over 6 miles a few (and I mean FEW... maybe 3?) times and it was a really hard course. I had been told that there were 3 hills (and the 10K was the course x2... so 6 hills) but little did I know they would feel like mountains.
I was nervous for the race yesterday... had to pee before the race started but didn't go... so that was uncomfortable. I was lucky enough to run with a very skilled and seasoned runner, who was nice enough to slow his pace down and stick with me. If he had not have been there, I probably would have stopped after the first 5K (which is what many runners did). My goal was to run the 10K in under an hour, and unfortunately, I failed. My time was 1:00:10. So, I was almost there... but not quite. I did have to walk at two different points... the hills were just insane.
I'm a little discouraged with myself and am vowing to improve. I'd like to do more races and get in better running shape. I want to do less running on the treadmill at the gym, and get out and about more often. I live in a great neighborhood with lots of sidewalks, so I really have no excuses!
Well, except one... I'm really sore from all those hills so I'll have to postpone my next run until tomorrow!
I do believe I'm going to run a 15K at the end of September. I used the Smart Coach on Runner's World to create a (pretty aggressive) training plan. I'd like to complete the 15K with 5 minute miles. I've been told that the course is pretty flat... which is music to my ears after yesterday's mountains!
I ran track in junior high. Not all that well, really. I was on the 4x800 relay team and ran the 800 but that was about it. I was nothing special. I come from a family of runners: Father was a cross country guy, sister was a cross country girl, and brother was a sprinter. I am the odd (wo)man out; I'm certainly not fast and as of right now, my longest run has only been about 6.5 miles. Oops, getting ahead of myself here.
After junior high, I decided to go the lazy route and become a wrestling cheerleader (sit on my butt and clap my hands? Ok!). I pretty much stopped running for good. I have been blessed with great genetics so in high school and college I rarely excercised. I can tell now, at the age of 27, that my metabolism has slowed down some, and I have started to work out again.
I joined a gym in February 2007 and have been going 3-4 times a week. I generally lift weights, do squats, use some of the machines, and do HIIT on the treadmill.
I signed up for a 5K in May, but ended up not going after I was unable to convince anyone to run it with me. (And, I didn't want to go by myself. I'm lame.)
A couple of months ago, I signed up for a July 4th 10K. In hindsight, I was not really prepared at all. I had only run over 6 miles a few (and I mean FEW... maybe 3?) times and it was a really hard course. I had been told that there were 3 hills (and the 10K was the course x2... so 6 hills) but little did I know they would feel like mountains.
I was nervous for the race yesterday... had to pee before the race started but didn't go... so that was uncomfortable. I was lucky enough to run with a very skilled and seasoned runner, who was nice enough to slow his pace down and stick with me. If he had not have been there, I probably would have stopped after the first 5K (which is what many runners did). My goal was to run the 10K in under an hour, and unfortunately, I failed. My time was 1:00:10. So, I was almost there... but not quite. I did have to walk at two different points... the hills were just insane.
I'm a little discouraged with myself and am vowing to improve. I'd like to do more races and get in better running shape. I want to do less running on the treadmill at the gym, and get out and about more often. I live in a great neighborhood with lots of sidewalks, so I really have no excuses!
Well, except one... I'm really sore from all those hills so I'll have to postpone my next run until tomorrow!
I do believe I'm going to run a 15K at the end of September. I used the Smart Coach on Runner's World to create a (pretty aggressive) training plan. I'd like to complete the 15K with 5 minute miles. I've been told that the course is pretty flat... which is music to my ears after yesterday's mountains!
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