Running again!

I went to my sister's Monday, my beautiful niece Marlee was born late Monday night. She is so cute! I didn't stay at the hospital because my kids NEEDED sleep. So as I was pacing and texting family I decided to try out my sis and brother-in-law's treadmill. It is an old one, made more for walking. It is lightweight and the track is only about a foot wide. It hadn't been used in months so it took awhile to warm up. I cranked it as high as it would go, I started off at 13 minute miles. It gradually moved faster, I finished my first mile in 10:42. The second mile I went about 8:30, much faster then I intended but I couldn't keep it steady. So I did 2 miles on Mon and 2.4 on Tuesday. When I came home last night I did 4 on my treadmill. The treadmill is very boring but it is nice to be able to control your pace. When I am outside I try to but sometimes my mile pace jumps quite a bit.

Overall it went fairly well. The first 2 days I wore tight shorts and last night I wrapped my leg. I started off with just shorts and that hurt, once I wrapped it I was fine. I felt mild discomfort instead of shooting pain so I must be on the mend. The hard part is taking it slow and not jumping back into my training!

Snowmobiling

We had a lot of fun snowmobiling this weekend. We rode over the mountain on Friday and came back on Sunday afternoon. In between that time we ate a lot and drank A LOT! I have not drank that much in probably 5 years. Surprisingly I felt pretty good though, just a little sleep deprived. When we rode back over on Sunday it was snowing so it was hard to see with the flat light. But it was fun, like floating on a big marshmallow.

I did not exercise at all, today I am feeling like a slug. I am determined to go for a run today. I am going to try to tape my leg/glute area and hope it doesn't mess it up.

I am going over the other mountains today to see my little sister. She is being induced this morning with her first baby. The roads are slick and snowing but not closed yet so I should be able to make it. My son threw up this morning at about 5 so I am hoping he makes it there without getting sick again. The thought of cleaning up my car does not appeal to me. I can't wait to meet my little niece!

Feeling Better

My leg is on the mend, yay! I have not been able to run on in, but I did the elliptical on Tuesday without a lot of pain. It really is boring and I was very envious of everyone running the track, at least I broke a sweat though. Yesterday I jumped in the pool. That felt really good, I love to swim. I only swim 3-4 times a year lately. While I have been using the childcare at the PAC lately I don't usually go in the summer. Last night I walked a mile on the treadmill, a really slow mile, but I didn't have any sharp pain. As long as I'm careful about how I step I seem to be ok. I am planning on hitting the elliptical again today, hopefully a friend will join me so the time will go faster.

Tomorrow JR and I are going snowmobiling with a group of friends. We'll ride over the mountains and stay 2 nights, then come home Sunday. The kids are going to family for the weekend. They are excited and will have lots of fun I'm sure but I am nervous because we have never left them for this long before. It will be good for us to go have some fun though. I only rode 2 times last year because Brooklyn was too little to leave with most people.

I am hoping not to hurt my leg anymore this weekend. I want to be able to run next week, I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

Rest Day(s)

Well I tried running yesterday, I managed a 1/2mile before I couldn't take the pain anymore. So I am not running today and maybe tomorrow. I know I need to rest or it won't heal. It is really hard, especially when I just started this new training plan and am excited to run a faster half marathon. So for today I am going to work my upper body and core. I am starting week 3 on the 100 pushup challenge. This week is a tough one!

Weekend Recap

I have a friend who wants to start running so on Friday night we planned on meeting at PAC after work. My kids were going to the basketball game so I went early and ran 4 miles and walked another. After she arrived we did a 1 minute run 2 minute walk 10x, or at least that was the plan. We were talking so much I know I messed the timing up a little, but it went so fast! In the past I have gone walking with friends and I forgot how much fun it is. We always seem to have the best conversations, especially when I walk with my sisters. I hope my friend sticks with it. We are planning on meeting about 3 times a week so that helps, she is busy with 3 kids and a full time job.

Yesterday I tried to go for an easy 3 mile run. The day was perfect, high 20's and sunny I couldn't wait to get out there. When the kids took their nap I was ready, and so was my dog! I managed a half a mile before I couldn't take the pain anymore(still in my upper thigh). I came home and took some motrin and decided to at least walk, I wanted to be outside and Buddy would have gone crazy if that's all we did. I ended up walking almost 2 miles, in pain the whole time. I came home and the motrin finally kicked in about 10 minutes later and I felt great, figures! Today I am suppose to do a 45 minute tempo run. I might try taking some motrin and going for it. I am still sore today but it is a little better, I guess I'll just see how the day goes. If I don't run today I'll do my tempo tomorrow.

Great Long Run

I went for my long run this morning at about 8:30. It was beautiful outside, the sun was shining, it was about 25 degrees, and there was only a slight wind. I love being outside on days like today, with the snow on the mountains. The first half of my run was slow, although it was mostly uphill. I ended up doing negative splits, yeah! I ended up doing 9.5 miles and I felt like I could keep going at the end which is always great especially when the first few miles hurt. I pulled a muscle or something in my upper thigh this past weekend so I wasn't sure if I would be able to make it. By the end I felt great, I think running helped because I am not as sore now.

McDonalds Hangover

My Mom wanted to keep the kids for the night, so I decided it would be a good time to make a Walmart trip. We live about 100 miles from Walmart and fast food. After I dropped the kids off I went for a 3 mile run and then took off. I finished shopping and was starving so I went through McDonalds drive thru. I ordered a Quarter Pounder meal and started my trip home. By the time I arrived I felt like crap, I was tired and still felt full. Now I remember why I don't eat that way anymore. I try to eat healthier and I hardly ever eat until I am stuffed, although that was the norm a few years ago. Nights like tonight remind me why I choose to eat healthier and to exercise regulary, I feel soooo much better.