Blah...today was not a good run. Not because of pain or weather or anything like that, but because I just wasn't feeling it. I only ran a quick mile and a half. I felt like I was running through soup for some reason. The weather was perfect. I felt great physically, but mentally I just wasn't there.
I'm starting to get discouraged.. First my knee. Then my back. Now I'm fighting mental battles. Grrrrrrr...I want to get back into the running mode. Where I was feeling great and in the gym doing weights. Now I'm feeling icky after having to take so much time off for my knee.
I know I have to build back up and I know I have to be patient, but I'm not doing well with either of those.
I'm hoping that my race this weekend will help get that mental excitement back. It's the Dirty Dash on Sunday. I did it last year and had a blast! I'm really hoping that it will give me that mental push that I need.
Today I'm heading into the office. I have some work to get done and I'm coaching tonight. I enjoyed the week off, but I'm ready to be back at the pool.
Have a great day!
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Inspiration Tuesday
I thought this was fitting for Inspiration Tuesday.
I'm facing having to get up to where I was before my knee decided to be a pain. I'm not where I want to be or where I was. That stuff frustrates me. I have to keep reminding myself that I will get there I just have to be patient and go through the hard stuff all over again.
This also applies to some things I'm going through in my personal life. Life isn't always easy, but in the end it's almost always worth it. It seems like the past few weeks have just been one hit after another. I just have to keep reminding myslef to just keep going forward and lean on Mike when I need to. It's okay to ask for help and support.
As I keep moving forward, it will get better both with running and life. "Hard is what make it great."
Have a great day!
I'm facing having to get up to where I was before my knee decided to be a pain. I'm not where I want to be or where I was. That stuff frustrates me. I have to keep reminding myself that I will get there I just have to be patient and go through the hard stuff all over again.
This also applies to some things I'm going through in my personal life. Life isn't always easy, but in the end it's almost always worth it. It seems like the past few weeks have just been one hit after another. I just have to keep reminding myslef to just keep going forward and lean on Mike when I need to. It's okay to ask for help and support.
As I keep moving forward, it will get better both with running and life. "Hard is what make it great."
Have a great day!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Inspiration Tuesday
Yes, it's Tuesday! Today started early for me. I was at the gym at 5:00 this morning because James wanted to walk to daycare. I ran 5.22 miles and then did weights. Today was upper body and core. My whole morning so far has just been one thing after another.
My morning started when I was pulling out of the driveway. I had just put out the 2 recycling bins and didn't realize how close to the edge of the driveway the actually were until I knocked one over. Of course being 4:55 am it couldn't have been the one with the paper and cardboard in it. Nope...had to be the one with the cans and plastic. It was a glorious noise. Mike said he heard a thump and got out of bed to look and saw me picking up all the cans and bottles.
The gym itself went okay. I felt really good on the run. My pace for my long easy runs is getting faster. After a 5 minute warm-up I held the first 2.5 miles at a 12:45 pace then slowed down to get some water. The second 2.5 miles was at a 13:09 pace. I had to slow down to get water again at around the 4 mile mark. I did a 5 minute cool down at the end.
I lifted upper body and did some core work today. I have one exercise that I have to increase weight on on Thursday, the rest I increased last week and they are still okay. I did have to cut the core work a bit short since I had to get home to get James so we could walk to daycare.
We decided to take the dogs with us. Now the route we took today is a 2.8 mile round trip walk. It's cold so I had to put Mulder's coat on him. He had recently decided that he doesn't like his coat, so he stands and plays statue. Once we got him going we were fine. Then they both have to find just the right place to go poop. That took time. Then James kept getting slower and slower.
We get halfway to daycare and run into Mike's dad. He was walking their 3 dogs. Well they all had to greet each other which caused a bit of a leash knot. We chatted for a minute or two and then we were back on track.
Once we get to daycare, I have to tie the dogs up so I can take James inside. Of course the time we hit the daycare is the time when everyone else gets to daycare. I have to tie them up at the end of the fence so they don't scare any kids. I know that not everyone likes dogs so I try to keep them away from everyone especially kids when I have to tie them up for very short periods of time. I get James into daycare, but of course the dogs were convinced that I was leaving them there forever. When I get back to the them 30 seconds later, they were soooooo glad I was finally back.
We head back home. About halfway back we stop and chat with one of the crossing guards. That's when I notice that Anya's foot is bleeding. I couldn't figure out where it was coming from so I had to wait until we got home. We start walking again and we come to a patch of ice half a block from home. Mulder starts sliding and can't get his feet back under him. He gets to the cement and decides that he was NOT moving another step. He started playing statue again. It took me a minute to get him moving.
We got home and I took Anya straight up to the bathroom. I put her in the tub and clean out her foot. It took me a minute to find the source of the blood. I finally found it. She had lost her nail just above the quick. She's fine and laying here next to me as I type.
My morning has been eventful so far. I'm hoping the rest of the day is calm.
Now for my inspiration for the week.
This is so true. I find that if I'm going to do something I am going to give it my all. I know we all stumble and have moments when we just want to do the bare minimum. We have to recognize those moments and work to improve them. I am going to keep this in mind this week. When things start to get hard, I wil make sure I'm giving it my best and then keep going.
My morning started when I was pulling out of the driveway. I had just put out the 2 recycling bins and didn't realize how close to the edge of the driveway the actually were until I knocked one over. Of course being 4:55 am it couldn't have been the one with the paper and cardboard in it. Nope...had to be the one with the cans and plastic. It was a glorious noise. Mike said he heard a thump and got out of bed to look and saw me picking up all the cans and bottles.
The gym itself went okay. I felt really good on the run. My pace for my long easy runs is getting faster. After a 5 minute warm-up I held the first 2.5 miles at a 12:45 pace then slowed down to get some water. The second 2.5 miles was at a 13:09 pace. I had to slow down to get water again at around the 4 mile mark. I did a 5 minute cool down at the end.
I lifted upper body and did some core work today. I have one exercise that I have to increase weight on on Thursday, the rest I increased last week and they are still okay. I did have to cut the core work a bit short since I had to get home to get James so we could walk to daycare.
We decided to take the dogs with us. Now the route we took today is a 2.8 mile round trip walk. It's cold so I had to put Mulder's coat on him. He had recently decided that he doesn't like his coat, so he stands and plays statue. Once we got him going we were fine. Then they both have to find just the right place to go poop. That took time. Then James kept getting slower and slower.
We get halfway to daycare and run into Mike's dad. He was walking their 3 dogs. Well they all had to greet each other which caused a bit of a leash knot. We chatted for a minute or two and then we were back on track.
Once we get to daycare, I have to tie the dogs up so I can take James inside. Of course the time we hit the daycare is the time when everyone else gets to daycare. I have to tie them up at the end of the fence so they don't scare any kids. I know that not everyone likes dogs so I try to keep them away from everyone especially kids when I have to tie them up for very short periods of time. I get James into daycare, but of course the dogs were convinced that I was leaving them there forever. When I get back to the them 30 seconds later, they were soooooo glad I was finally back.
We head back home. About halfway back we stop and chat with one of the crossing guards. That's when I notice that Anya's foot is bleeding. I couldn't figure out where it was coming from so I had to wait until we got home. We start walking again and we come to a patch of ice half a block from home. Mulder starts sliding and can't get his feet back under him. He gets to the cement and decides that he was NOT moving another step. He started playing statue again. It took me a minute to get him moving.
We got home and I took Anya straight up to the bathroom. I put her in the tub and clean out her foot. It took me a minute to find the source of the blood. I finally found it. She had lost her nail just above the quick. She's fine and laying here next to me as I type.
My morning has been eventful so far. I'm hoping the rest of the day is calm.
Now for my inspiration for the week.
This is so true. I find that if I'm going to do something I am going to give it my all. I know we all stumble and have moments when we just want to do the bare minimum. We have to recognize those moments and work to improve them. I am going to keep this in mind this week. When things start to get hard, I wil make sure I'm giving it my best and then keep going.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
That felt good!
After taking last week off and just giving myself a mental and physical break I got up and went for a run today. It felt so good! I was keeping a good pace and didn't even realize how long I'd been running. It was nice. I'm going out again tomorrow morning and then on Friday morning. I have a plan for the next two weeks and that will get me to my race on the 28th. Then I'll make a plan for my next race. I'm just going to take it two weeks at a time and enjoy what I'm doing.
I used today's run to process some things. Yesterday I found out that a friend passed away from cancer on Sunday night. He had been battling it for awhile. This friend really helped both Mike and I before we had even really met. He was a kind and giving soul. He will be missed, but his life will never be forgotten. I was able to just really think about everything while I was running and that is one of the reasons I started running again. It gives me time to process things and work through them both emotionally and physically. If you can spare a prayer for Ron and his family it would be appreciated.
I finished Sienna's Christmas present on Saturday. It turned out really nice. I found a great frame for it and it really made look even better. Here is what I made her.
I was supposed to be working on a Star Wars one, but I cut the cloth too small and I was missing one of the floss colors. I like to have everything there and ready to go when I start. I will be starting the Star Wars sampler tonight or tomorrow afternoon. I can't wait!!!!!!
Today I'm heading out to the market for the first time in awhile. I'm going to make some jam today. I will probably go again on Thursday to get more fruit. I love making jam and Mike and James love eating it. I just wish I liked jam. Oh well, I guess I have to make thumbprint cookies so I can enjoy the jam. Darn it...the sacrafices I make.
I used today's run to process some things. Yesterday I found out that a friend passed away from cancer on Sunday night. He had been battling it for awhile. This friend really helped both Mike and I before we had even really met. He was a kind and giving soul. He will be missed, but his life will never be forgotten. I was able to just really think about everything while I was running and that is one of the reasons I started running again. It gives me time to process things and work through them both emotionally and physically. If you can spare a prayer for Ron and his family it would be appreciated.
I finished Sienna's Christmas present on Saturday. It turned out really nice. I found a great frame for it and it really made look even better. Here is what I made her.
I was supposed to be working on a Star Wars one, but I cut the cloth too small and I was missing one of the floss colors. I like to have everything there and ready to go when I start. I will be starting the Star Wars sampler tonight or tomorrow afternoon. I can't wait!!!!!!
Today I'm heading out to the market for the first time in awhile. I'm going to make some jam today. I will probably go again on Thursday to get more fruit. I love making jam and Mike and James love eating it. I just wish I liked jam. Oh well, I guess I have to make thumbprint cookies so I can enjoy the jam. Darn it...the sacrafices I make.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
I can't believe that its Wednesday already
Where did the week go?????? I am thinking that because we had friends over Saturday, a holiday Monday and the start of swim camp yesterday that it just made everything go by quickly.
Last night I finished up the dolphins I was stitching for James. It turned out pretty good.
Today I got up and ran. I have to get on a schedule for that. It seems like I just can't get it together. I took 4 days off and today was not pretty. I love doing it, but I have a day like today, get discouraged and make an excuse to take a day off. I have to get in a better frame of mind. I just can't seem to get it together. I think I'm going to have to just write it down everyday and make myself do it. My plan for the rest of the week is to run tomorrow and Friday, rest Saturday, and race Sunday. Next week we are in Sudbury so I want to run at least on the treadmill in the hotel Tuesday and Wednesday. I hate treadmills, but I want to get 2 runs in next week while we're gone. If I don't get to it I won't reach my goal.
More swim camp today. Yesterday went well, but I was so tired. I hate feeling that way. I'm a bit tired today, but my run usually helps me feel good the rest of the day. Hopefully that holds true today.
Well, I made it to Wednesday so it's all downhill from here!
Last night I finished up the dolphins I was stitching for James. It turned out pretty good.
Today I got up and ran. I have to get on a schedule for that. It seems like I just can't get it together. I took 4 days off and today was not pretty. I love doing it, but I have a day like today, get discouraged and make an excuse to take a day off. I have to get in a better frame of mind. I just can't seem to get it together. I think I'm going to have to just write it down everyday and make myself do it. My plan for the rest of the week is to run tomorrow and Friday, rest Saturday, and race Sunday. Next week we are in Sudbury so I want to run at least on the treadmill in the hotel Tuesday and Wednesday. I hate treadmills, but I want to get 2 runs in next week while we're gone. If I don't get to it I won't reach my goal.
More swim camp today. Yesterday went well, but I was so tired. I hate feeling that way. I'm a bit tired today, but my run usually helps me feel good the rest of the day. Hopefully that holds true today.
Well, I made it to Wednesday so it's all downhill from here!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Frustrated Still
Woke up this morning to go for a run and I couldn't walk down the stairs without pain in my knee. I'll take today off and see how I feel tomorrow.
I hate this crap! I will do some work this summer to strengthen my gluts and hamstrings to help the knee. That should help it feel a bit better.
I hate injuries!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know when you play sports there are going to be injuries, but it doesn't make it any less frustrating.
Its a huge mental blow too. I have a race on Saturday and I'm already worried about it. I just have to go out and do what I can and do the best I can. I just hate adding any time because once again I'm my own worst critic.
I hate this crap! I will do some work this summer to strengthen my gluts and hamstrings to help the knee. That should help it feel a bit better.
I hate injuries!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know when you play sports there are going to be injuries, but it doesn't make it any less frustrating.
Its a huge mental blow too. I have a race on Saturday and I'm already worried about it. I just have to go out and do what I can and do the best I can. I just hate adding any time because once again I'm my own worst critic.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Feeling Discouraged
I'm just not happy with my running right now. I realize that I took almost 2 weeks off and am now having to get back to where I was before. I feel like I'm moving along at an okay pace, but then I see how long it took me and exactly how far I ran and I'm not happy at all. Today I ran 2k in 26 minutes and I thought I ran further and a bit faster.
Physically I feel okay. I had to wear my knee brace because that's bugging me a bit, but other than that I feel okay. I'm just really upset about how I'm running. I have my goal by September 24th to be under 30 minutes for the 5k. I'm afraid that I will be setting myself up for disappointment. I know that I'm way to hard on myself and I have to learn to just be happy that I did my best, but that's not good enough for me. I want to be better than just okay. I guess I'll just keep on going and know that I have that goal in mind.
I also have to realize that even though I have these goals, I am also running becuase I enjoy it. I love the early morning runs and the peace and quiet that comes with them. I just need to focus on that.
Physically I feel okay. I had to wear my knee brace because that's bugging me a bit, but other than that I feel okay. I'm just really upset about how I'm running. I have my goal by September 24th to be under 30 minutes for the 5k. I'm afraid that I will be setting myself up for disappointment. I know that I'm way to hard on myself and I have to learn to just be happy that I did my best, but that's not good enough for me. I want to be better than just okay. I guess I'll just keep on going and know that I have that goal in mind.
I also have to realize that even though I have these goals, I am also running becuase I enjoy it. I love the early morning runs and the peace and quiet that comes with them. I just need to focus on that.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thursday morning run
I am getting ready to clean and organize our bedroom, but I wanted to get out for a quick run. I ran 1.71 miles in 19:21. It was quick and it felt good. I used to think that if I didn't do a 5k at least 3 times a week then I wasn't doing a good job. I have sinced learned that I just need to get out and enjoy the run. If I only have time for a short 20 minute run then at least I got out and ran for those 20 minutes.
Now I look and see that I ran almost 2 miles in 20 minutes. That's pretty darn good in my opinion. I have learned that I can't get mad if I just get 4 or 5 short runs in. It's okay. I'm doing this for me and my sanity. I'm doing this because I enjoy it. I'm doing it to get out and enjoy being outside.
I still have my goal of under 30 minutes by September 24th. I will be working towards that goal all summer. Now that it's nice out I will be running outside. I love it! Today the weather was perfect for running. It was nice and cool with a light breeze. The air was clean and fresh. I loved!!!!!!
Oh and my mental block song...Yeah I kicked its ass today. I just got done running up a long hill and was almost at the top when it came on. I kicked it up and pushed to the top then enjoyed the run down to the bottom. It felt good! Now I need to get that song off my playlist so I have to get my iTunes transfered to my new computer. It was pretty awesome though.
Well, off to take a quick shower and then to start organzing our bedroom. I can't wait for June 25th to get here. I get all this stuff out of my house.
Now I look and see that I ran almost 2 miles in 20 minutes. That's pretty darn good in my opinion. I have learned that I can't get mad if I just get 4 or 5 short runs in. It's okay. I'm doing this for me and my sanity. I'm doing this because I enjoy it. I'm doing it to get out and enjoy being outside.
I still have my goal of under 30 minutes by September 24th. I will be working towards that goal all summer. Now that it's nice out I will be running outside. I love it! Today the weather was perfect for running. It was nice and cool with a light breeze. The air was clean and fresh. I loved!!!!!!
Oh and my mental block song...Yeah I kicked its ass today. I just got done running up a long hill and was almost at the top when it came on. I kicked it up and pushed to the top then enjoyed the run down to the bottom. It felt good! Now I need to get that song off my playlist so I have to get my iTunes transfered to my new computer. It was pretty awesome though.
Well, off to take a quick shower and then to start organzing our bedroom. I can't wait for June 25th to get here. I get all this stuff out of my house.
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