tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55237941538322119302024-02-19T09:47:19.584-07:00Slowly But Shirley I GoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-26491927924781086462011-12-12T08:52:00.000-07:002011-12-12T09:16:01.176-07:00WinterI must admit I have not done well with running lately but I have walked on the treadmill consistantly. DH and I <u>started</u> a half marathon training schedule right before the bad weather set in. I never thought I would say I missed being able to exercise outside but I am missing it. <br />
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I have lost last year's Christmas photos! While searching for them I came across this photo taken at Glorietta October 2009:<br />
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And then this photo taken at Glorietta October 2011:<br />
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The first photo while in Glorietta we drove everywhere, went to Santa Fe (and ate at Olive Garden) shopping during our free time and ate what we wanted in the cafeteria.<br />
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The second photo we parked and walked everywhere and walked extra during our free time (hills). We brought healthy snacks and ate as healthy as we could in the cafeteria after walking there and walked to chapel after.<br />
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I needed to find these photos. I am within 3 pounds of my average weight, 5 pounds from my lowest weight but that's still 30 pounds from where I wanted to be at this point. <br />
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Mind games: I made a deal with myself while on the treadmill this morning. Christmas movies are killing me! I sit too much and watch way to many movies during this time of the year. So... as of today if I want to watch a movie I will <u>walk an extra mile</u> on the treadmill and <u>drink an additional bottle of water.</u> <br />
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Previously in my <u>dieting career</u> I would of never actually written these things down much less shared it with anyone...I have progressed in this area as well...I am counting these things as leaps and bounds NOT baby steps!<br />
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It seems we have all gone MIA in blog world and I am wondering...how are you doing?<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-89664964225642332712011-11-15T13:55:00.001-07:002011-11-15T14:09:24.927-07:00A Very Proud AuntMy nieces Jill and Jodie ran the Rock and Roll San Antonio Marathon this past weekend. You can read <a href="http://www.google.com/reader/view/#stream/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Frunjojo.blogspot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fposts%2Fdefault">Jodie's story</a> here. I was so proud Sunday as I got updates (can you believe Jodie was Tweeting as she ran) and got a bit teary eyed (very <strike>hormonal </strike>emotional I know). I have two brothers so don't exactly know what it would be like to run with a sister but know it was a very special day for them and they looked so cute in their race garb! <br />
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<a href="http://cardio-cowgirl.blogspot.com/2011/11/rock-and-roll-san-antonio.html">Jill / Part 1</a> is here. Jill not only ran a marathon but drove 8 hours to get to San Antonio and eight hours home and then went to work on Monday morning, what a woman!!!<br />
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I read a lot of blogs, people I don't know, now I can hear up close and personal stories from people I know...exciting. I can't even imagine being with 30,000 people much less running a marathon with those 30,000 people.<br />
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I am a very proud Aunt...Jill and Jodie you are very special girls!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-32143584166052098752011-11-08T08:29:00.001-07:002011-11-08T08:29:38.543-07:00Tuesday TellsIt's harder to stick to a schedule when you don't have a race on the calendar. After <strike>missing</strike>, <strike>skipping</strike>, ignoring Sundays workout and painting the laundry/craft room yesterday I got up this morning determined to get my workout out of the way first thing! Workout completed.<br />
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I know this is not a decorating blog but since I have mentioned painting I want to show you the progress I have made re: laundry/craft room:<br />
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Next on the agenda the doors and cabinets and sorting/trashing all the stuff that was in the room. My plan is antique white distressed. I would love to take up the carpet and get tile installed but that's not going to happen...shopping today for blinds and rug.<br />
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I have been reading and watching news about the Chicago Marathon last weekend and thinking about Jo Jo and Jilligan racing in San Antonio this weekend. Rock n Roll girls - good luck!<br />
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Should I give that to myself for Valentines Day?</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-2834588831208373062011-10-30T17:33:00.000-06:002011-10-30T17:33:18.685-06:00Compliments<div align="center">
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I am by myself a lot. Sometimes by choice and most of the time by means of the life style we lead. Friends are working, kids are working and at school, and husband is a teacher/coach. Being alone for long periods of time I do a lot of pondering...sometimes this is a good thing and sometimes it just wastes my time...useless head games that are nonproductive.<br />
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I am currently pondering this: <em><u>why do I feel when given a complement that I have to make excuses that belittle my accomplishments?</u></em> <br />
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I have worked hard to get to where I am...diet, exercise, losing weight, running, races, personal growth. I have gotten out of my comfort zone in many ways. Invariably when given a complement instead of accepting it and thus accepting my victories I make excuses; how far I have to go instead of celebrating how far I have come. Am I not worth accomplishments, am I not important enough to deserve victory?<br />
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We attended a number of activities this weekend, seeing several people that complemented my weight loss progress and running/races. Instead of being happy that I look and feel better, I felt the need to explain how much more weight I need to lose or how much more I needed to train to get to a mileage that seems worthy. <br />
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Why do I feel the need to make excuses?<br />
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Are you able to accept a complement graciously?<br />
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As I sit here drinking my second cup of hot tea I am thankful that I am able to be at home and sorry that so many of you had to get out in this weather for jobs and school. <br />
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That first wave of sickness is running rampant through the school and my DH came home and very shortly after dinner hit the Nyquil and bed, feeling a bit better he headed out all bundled up this morning.<br />
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I had originally planned on taking off this entire week until the scale changed my mind and I hit the gym yesterday morning for an upper body workout and cardio. My armpits are screaming this morning, hairdo is definitely going to be simple today. In fact a hat sounds very good for the football game this afternoon.<br />
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Photos for 24 The Hard Way were up last night confirming I am the same weight now as I was at the first of summer. A picture is worth a thousand words and in this case a picture is proof of no progress in 4 months.<br />
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Enough talking, closing now to get my workout done on the treadmill. <br />
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<a href="http://cardio-cowgirl.blogspot.com/2011/10/my-race-in-pictures.html">My Race In Pictures</a><br />
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<a href="http://cardio-cowgirl.blogspot.com/2011/10/my-race.html">My Race</a><br />
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24 The Hard Way - Ultra Race - 1 hour - Oklahoma City, OK </div>
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Not knowing what to expect we took off to OKC, girls road trip with lots of laughing from the beginning to the end. We got to the hotel and then despite the directions of the hotel manager and thanks to the race director directions we found the park and got our race packs. After checking around decided to set up our camp so we wouldn't have to worry with that in the morning as my race started at 7:30. Ate and went to bed. Not much sleep due to the record in my mind going over and over what I needed to do and what I wanted to accomplish. </div>
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Up and to the race site in plenty of time to have lots of butterflies but felt pretty calm at the start. The course was a mile loop with three hills that weren't that steep just went on for a long time, the good part was several down hills and a lot of level course. Great weather and surrounded by trees and everyone very friendly. My group was one hour but interspersed with us were the 24 hour runners. There were camps set up all along the course starting point and ending point with the medical, massage, computer board, and drink/food stations in between.</div>
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I felt really good throughout the race and the hour was over really fast. My goal was 5 miles but I got 4. The bad part is my hour was over too fast, I felt like I could of gone on for 6 (that's what I trained for) but felt like I accomplished a lot of what I had worked on: sticking with the intervals, not shuffling my feet, not looking at the garmin just listening for the beeps, and trying to enjoy just being able to be a part of this event. All in all I was happy with my race.</div>
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Here's my race history - 2nd race 2 miles, 3rd race 3 miles, 4th race 4 miles. Next goal is a 10K. </div>
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I posted some photos that I really am not proud of but need for inspiration. I have been basically the same weight since the beginning of the summer. I had really wanted to see a difference from the Lubbock race photos in these photos but did not and am disappointed in myself. I am going to have to do some real soul searching ... I don't want to be the fattest person/racer any more ...I deserve better. (Note to self - until you have lost this weight you stick to all black and get a tan girl!)</div>
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My niece ran the 6 hour race later in the day / when she posts her race story I will link it. I am very proud of her, she did great!</div>
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Working on a training schedule for the next phase which will for sure include getting back to the gym for strength training but right now just gonna enjoy a couple days off. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-22420310238473540192011-10-20T07:53:00.000-06:002011-10-20T07:53:07.800-06:00Packing DayI have been mentally preparing a packing list for this trip trying not to stress over the race too much but it's like a record in my mind going on and on and on. I know what to do but nervous about 1) new type race, 2) new State 3) eating enough to have energy but not so much I have extra to lose when we get home 3) packing for either dry weather or wet weather and temperatures anywhere from 50's to 70's, and other random issues. <br />
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Training schedule completed yesterday with speed work. Felt good to get to the end of the training schedule. <br />
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Excited to go to another race with J, I will run at 7:30 1 hour, J will run at 12:00 <strong><u>6 hours!!!</u></strong> <strong><u>WOW!!!</u></strong> Sister-in-law going so we will have company at the campsite. We always have lots of laughs when we are together, it's going to be a great trip!<br />
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We drove up on Thursday, parked and unpacked the car and then kept to our plan to walk everywhere. The weather was wonderful and our room was situated perfectly to where we could walk to meals, walk to the chapel then back to our room full circle. On Friday afternoon we had some free time so we walked all over the campus which included ALOT of hills! Meals were an issue but worked through it and was pleased to find that I had gained -0- pounds when I got home, no loss but no gain, I'll count that as success. Hills caused a bit of an issue with the knees, nothing that I can't deal with. (icing knees as I write this)</div>
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Up this morning back on training schedule, short run this morning and speedwork on Wednesday and then off to Oklahoma City on Friday. Adding some carbs to diet this week which makes me very nervous but will deal with it as I go. </div>
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On a totally unrelated subject I will be doing my first photo shoot session this afternoon, wish me luck! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-41502885588179159352011-10-13T08:40:00.000-06:002011-10-13T08:40:09.002-06:00Getting Ready<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Tuesday I wore new skirt, not impressed, now not sure what I will wear at OK. Want to be comfortable but want to feel good about the way I look also. Run was great, felt good and my knees are better. <br />
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Yesterday was my first speed (me + speed = not pretty) work. Planned this run for after football practice so we could use the track. I do much better on morning runs, thankful that most races start early in the morning. It wasn't really hot but way hotter than we are used to (mornings have been in the 50-60's). Nervous about running distance instead of time/intervals just because I had never done it (new things make me panic) and I had been stressing about it all day. Started off a little fast not going with the music tempo, until later in the run. Playlist worked out great but now I need to figure out how to put it on my Sony someway to get it to start at the beginning every time I use it. All I have to say about the workout is that I finished, period.<br />
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Knees are better, back is the same, weight has been the same all week (yuck)<br />
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Leaving for a retreat today. Looking forward to being in the mountains and going with my friend Matilda. We have already planned to park the car and walk everywhere, then on Friday afternoon we have some free time and the plan is to do the hills around the retreat.<br />
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We had made plans to run a trail that the "My Get Fit Place" guy had told us about that was right next to the motel. Excited to see new scenery and not a circle.<br />
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This is a picture out our motel window you can barely see the trail right behind the red SUV.<br />
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We slept late (8am oh yeah!) and headed out. The schedule called for an easy 4 miles so we were going out and back. It was very cold to begin with, in the low 50's with the wind in our face. Nice flat trail for about the first quarter mile and then a easy hill and we ended the two miles here<br />
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Notice my new shoes which are great, Brooks Ghost 4<br />
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No new blisters this morning and the heel cup is fabulous!<br />
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I thought the run back would be easier, the wind would be at our backs and ...OH NO, the whole way back was a steady incline (with one <strike>huge</strike> big hill) leveling out the last 1/4 mile. Good news is we finished and the run felt really good. Started out slow, increased gradually (except for the steepest hill) and finished strong. Felt great until about an hour later when I tried to get out of the truck at Target lol! <br />
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"there is only one letter that changes hill to h, e, double hockey sticks"</div>
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Back home now, icing my knees is the next agenda after posting this. Nice to get away, nice to get home.<br />
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My first speed work will be this week - should be interesting<br />
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I really need to totally redo all the music on my player. Something like this: <a href="http://23imaginaryfriends.blogspot.com/2011/10/half-mary-playlist.html">http://23imaginaryfriends.blogspot.com/2011/10/half-mary-playlist.html</a> Want to do it before going to OK<br />
<br />Great weekend, hope you had a great weekend also!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-62834859722264597072011-10-04T12:48:00.002-06:002011-10-04T12:48:24.690-06:00It's The Little ThingsThis morning was chilly, not sure how cold it was when we ran but when I was checking my email at about 6:30 it was 54. Fall has arrived, at least in the morning. Now the sun is shining 71 degrees and the forcast calls for wind, yuck.<br />
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It's the little things that either begin your day on a high note or a low note. This morning was good, first time since I had the "mystery flu" that I ran all my intervals. Proud of that.<br />
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Stomach issues better<br />
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Back issues better<br />
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I'm at my lowest weight since starting this mission<br />
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Finally got to talk to the treadmill folks and although I have to wait until my DH gets home to help me take the cover off, she thinks it may be the controller and they will replace that. Whoo Hoo!<br />
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Test - today I made a pact with myself that I was not going to "stalk" my garmin. I had the intervals set and looking at the watch was not going to change anything. I even think sometimes the more you look at it makes the run/intervals seem longer. I knew how many laps we needed to run and "it is what it is" just run till it's over. <br />
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While running this morning I was thinking (scary I know). The people that say run with easy knees and light feet have never had short stumpy legs with thunder thighs and a big butt. Just saying<br />
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Feeling a bit better about the 24TheHardWay in OK which is in only 2 1/2 weeks.<br />
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The last few workouts have been very trying so decided this week would try a run day, walk day, run day, walk day...see how that goes. So this morning I did an easy 2 mile walk. I will add miles each walk day. I'll get this down one way or another.<br />
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I also walked with my camera because the day before the prairie dogs were everywhere! At first I thought maybe my headphones were messing up and then realized it was the chatter of the prairedogs. Today I got photos:<br />
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You would think it's pretty self explanatory BUT...I guess it's for everyone except those certain folks that don't think it means them...oh boy!<br />
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Very pretty morning and I enjoyed being by myself and just communing with nature (how deep huh?)<br />
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Back issues tonight, will be going to bed with the heating pad. "The heating pad is a very good friend of mine!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-32391630190112314622011-09-29T07:20:00.000-06:002011-09-29T07:20:54.105-06:00Seasons<br />
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The seasons are changing and this morning the weather was perfect. Cool but not too cold with a slight breeze. I always start off a little tight and nervous (???) takes about 1/2 mile to calm down and get my mind in the right place. Wore a different pair of shoes this morning (New Balance 1/2 size bigger) but forgot to put in my inserts. Didn't realize what a difference they made, shins are hurting but toes are better. Will run in these until I can get a new pair. </div>
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Football 7th and 8th today and Varsity tomorrow. I still haven't gotten my eating together for football weekends. I have to work it where I either eat a late lunch and then light snack after the games or get a grilled chicken salad on the way to the game (need to order Waldon individual dressing packs) and have my fruit after the games. That's for the home games. Away games are another issue. I try to eat just before we leave (usually between 2 and 3) and take an apple and tea with me. After the game I'm at the mercy of Coach where we eat and just hope it's some where I can either have a salad or eat the meat out of the hamburger. I just have to be careful that I don't get home starving. Working on eating issues is a job in and of itself...I get so tired of worrying about it. Yesterday I really really wanted to get candy corn and peanuts and eat the whole thing...but I didn't, that's progress. I still have sugar cravings ALOT!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-24559380508858899802011-09-27T07:41:00.000-06:002011-09-27T07:41:13.397-06:00I'm Back (nearly)4:30 run this morning, a nice 64 degrees. Although the run was not comfortable I made it through it at the planned intervals and just a few seconds off scheduled time. Just couldn't get to a comfortable rhythm. I do seem to do better in the am than in the pm. The sun hadn't even begun to show itself when we finished. Really need to get reflective wear especially when daylight savings time begins even though we are the only ones on the track at that time of the morning. Sometimes you can hear voices outside the trail but don't see anyone which is really freaky.<br />
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Having some real body issues not sure why. Have had to cut out the morning hot green tea until I can get past this nausea issue and really having to watch what and when I eat to not get nauseous or dizzy.<br />
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I need new shoes, sorry about the visual, also looks like I need a pedicure! This means a trip to either Lubbock or Amarillo cause I feel like I need to try some different brands...I love Asics but when I did the Runners World Shoe finder I need Saucony ProGrid Hurricane 13. Not sure I want to spend that much money but need to try on to see. Probably need to go to Get Fit in Amarillo (the only running store around these parts) and let them suggest a shoe. I found this shoe at Big Five, Saucony Stratos 4 but not sure it's what I need. I like a grey shoe not a white shoe which I feel you can see a block before you actually get there, my feet are big enough without bringing any attention to them!<br />
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Got all ready to treadmill it yesterday and the treadmill is dead. Everything works on it but the belt. Just five months old, I have a call into the service department to see what I have to do. Really hoping I don't have to haul it back to Academy. <br />
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No workouts since last Sunday<br />
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Just going to have a better week<br />
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Ran thru the dry spots, walked thru the water puddles. I am suffering this morning from the weight workout yesterday,<em><u> really sore</u></em>, but I will work thru that. Pain makes you stronger (irony intended) and my muscles are screaming this morning. That's what I get for staying away from the gym so long but the run this morning worked out a few kinks. Hope the rain continues thru the day, we really, really need it.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-37215688870718954582011-09-14T14:53:00.001-06:002011-09-14T14:53:36.489-06:00Back to the GymGym workout this morning. I hate carrying a paper with me so thank goodness for my arm. <br />
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My weight was down this morning, a great way to start the day!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-54380871448387508632011-09-13T16:47:00.002-06:002011-09-13T16:47:32.587-06:001st Virtual RaceI did it, I signed Michael and I up for the 2nd Annual Rock Your Socks Virtual 5k. We plan to run it on September 18. Has to be between September 12 and 25. We'll be running anyway why not. Possibility of some really good prizes!<br />
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Run this morning was good, 69 degrees and a bit chilly when we first started, not really just felt that way after all the triple digit temperatures we've had for so long. I am getting better about listening to my body and consistently increasing speed as I go. I like that the training schedule says "easy run" less to stress about when you put it that way.<br />
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Back on serious eating plan and could really tell after the run. Quite nauseous, green tea not helping, nothing to drink that didn't have too much sugar in it. Purchased Glutamine from the gym today hoping that will take care of that. Inquired about Bootcamp while I was at the gym. Trainer will be on vacation until the 21st, I will start then. Pay as you go which is nice!<br />
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No pictures today, nothing really to photograph (gasp!) It is getting lighter earlier which only means it's nearing time for daylight savings time, fall back in the fall, I wish they would just leave it the same all time...you know I don't do well with change.<br />
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<em>There is always something to be thankful for</em>. <em>I am thankful for you!</em> <br />
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Have a great day!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-40238834276969579392011-09-11T20:29:00.002-06:002011-09-11T20:29:36.802-06:00New Season, New Goals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have done NOTHING since the Turtle Race last Monday. <br />
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It's getting darker earlier, a sure sign that the season is changing. I need to change too...what are your plans for the fall season?</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-25977122017765576912011-09-08T14:48:00.002-06:002011-09-08T14:49:24.893-06:00Jill's StoryI liked this idea Jill, so I'm stealing it! Jill's side of the story...<br />
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At times when we are down on ourselves we need to look back and see how far we have come. NO, I don't like the photos of me from the Turtle Race but they are so much better than when I started this journey. Not where I want to be but not where I was...thank goodness!<br />
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I am having a post-race love-hate relationship with the Turtle Race. <br />
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We were both up before the crack of dawn (4am) knowing we would have to find a place to park and get J ready for her race at 5:30</div>
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Everybody was flashing with various kinds of running lights, on caps, shoes, shirts, belts. Five lighted bicycle guys would lead the marathoners.</div>
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J took off and I went to my designated place to await her arrival to exchange drink packs and other needs she might have (and oh boy did she have needs ..lol..she explains in her blog) at the almost halfway point.<br />
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This was my first time being all alone running a race I was very nervous and I totally panicked when they changed the race start to the street. I'm trying to relax and breathe when the race starts and we run a block turned left and run a block turned left and run a block (yes we went in a circle) right back to where we started and then proceed onto the running trail. I'm already off kilter and having to run around the block in a pack put me off my intervals at the very beginning of the race. I'M PANICKING! In a very short time I am all alone and talking to myself "just get a rhythm". All along the trail I am playing games in my mind, just run to that tree, run to that incline, walk up this incline and then sprint down...then I look at my garmin and realize I had changed the screen that had the time on it and I would only know how many intervals I had passed and what my average pace was. So I continued playing games in my mind and calculations (math is really not my strong point, remember I'm the one that had to write intervals on my arm before I got my garmin).</div>
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I bettered my last Roswell 5K time by 3 minutes, J bettered her last 1/2 marathon time by 18 minutes!</div>
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Here we are post race waiting on them to call our names for a door prize, which they didn't so we went back to the motel, showered, packed and started home. A 2 hour drive in a car after running leads to very stiff bodies, but we had lots of laughs and it seemed only a short time and our trip was over! </div>
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Now for the love-hate. I love that I can call myself a runner;</div>
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Now we get ready for Oklahoma <a href="http://www.24thehardway.com/">www.24thehardway.com</a> on October 22. J will be doing the 6 hour and I will be doing the 1 hour. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-39899730650783471032011-09-03T13:18:00.000-06:002011-09-03T13:18:09.107-06:002 more days!After getting to bed at 11:30 last night didn't know how a 4am run was going to go, but it went really well. 3 miles 3/2 intervals. Everything felt good with a good pace time, finished with a "that was good feeling"! <br />
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I am ready for Monday. Packed, arrangements made to pick up packettes Sunday afternoon, look at course, have a good meal and then check in the motel and get a good nights rest. J starts 1/2 at 5:30, I start at 8:00.<br />
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Off to Lubbock for the Tech game and to check on one of our past Texico players who had a motorcycle accident yesterday morning. He was in surgery this morning, has a lot of damage to his left side. Medical bills will be a huge problem for this family, please keep them in your prayers.<br />
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I will report post race. "I CAN"Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523794153832211930.post-11305825847462077582011-08-31T19:29:00.000-06:002011-08-31T19:29:50.110-06:00IntervalsWe've been working on intervals this week, deciding times for race on Monday. Today we did 3/2 and it worked well. Final check on intervals and pace will be on Saturday. Goal for Roswell Turtle Race, 5 minutes less than Alien Race. More than 5 would be wonderful! I am much better prepared for this race but still very nervous, does it ever get any easier?<br />
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Busy rest of the week, Jr. High game on Thursday, Varsity game on Friday, Texas Tech game on Saturday, leaving for Roswell Sunday afternoon, Race on Monday.<br />
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Geez, just listing all that makes me tired, I better go to bed!<br />
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Note to self - if you use retinol before going to bed be sure to wash your face before you run the next morning, IT STINGS!<br />
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