If you're healthy enough to run.....

I'm not 100% and I might feel a bit worse then yesterday! But I just kept remembering "the rule" from home. "If you are healthy enough to >insert totally fun thing here<, then you're healthy enough to go to school!"

I was healthy enough to run so I was healthy enough to go to work!

I had a good run this am and was running late so didn't do any pushups.

Then I did hills at lunch. I didn't feel great so it was not very fun. But I did em!

Good eating today again and I'm seeing movement (in the right direction!!) on the scale.

Yay!

I ended up working late tonight so I am going to work late tomorrow. Which I love. I love sleeping in!

Over it!

Just got home and I'll be darned if I'm not going smack to bed. I'm not feeling great so I hope I can just sleep it off.

I did run this morning and that was great! My pace is getting a lot better and I feel a lot stronger. I am,natch, still stretching. I can't get over how much it has helped. Why didn't I pay attention to what my Dad was doing???

I did pushups and abs when I got home and I also ran hills at lunch. Busy day.

My scale is still crazy high. But I'm working on it!

Treadmill Today

It was already 81 and humid out there when I was ready to go so I decided to warm up the treadmill for the winter season. Ran a full 30 minutes at a 1% incline. I didn't discover it was set on incline though until I was all done! Even in the house it was 72 so I was sweating up a storm by the time I was done. Felt good! Then I did the usual sit ups and push ups. I took Neil Diamond with me today.

Weekend Roundup

Well, I think I've learned a lesson. I hope I've learned a lesson! I should have gone to the doctor straight away when I hurt my foot. I tell you, stretching has been a game changer. I feel great. And I was SO worried.

I ran both yesterday and today. My pace is still really slow, but I'll work on it. Hills next week.

I have decided I'm joining that 10 dollar gym. I figure I can't really lose. If it is too busy, I'm just out 10 bucks! It opens in October sometime but I'm going to sign up this week. I can see myself lifting weights a couple nights a week after work.

I did well with eating this weekend. The lack of structure on the weekends can make it hard, but I did well!

Have a great day off and stay cool!

Worn!

I bet you are tired and worn out from your full day! I know I am! Getting ready for bed here, actually.

I did my stretches this AM (two days! I'm crazy!) and then I had a really good run. I seriously think these stretches are helping me.

Then I did hills at lunch, and that felt good to be out there. I saw a semi that was stuck! He was exiting a driveway and this little road has kind of a little ditch as a shoulder, to deal with rain I suppose. But he had to pause for traffic and his "pusher" tires stopped right above that ditch! So he was just spinning as he tried to pull out! Could not more at all. By the time I was done with hills, they were trying to put 2x4s and plywood under there!!

Bart and I went to dinner tonight for a 40th birthday. I didn't eat super healthy, but it was not terrible for me and it was delicious and it was my only eating out this week!

I'm a stretcher!

Yep. I did it. I stretched. And.....my foot felt better all day. Is it psychological? Or is it actually possible that my muscles have been so tight they are causing this trouble? But I honestly did notice a difference all day.

Here are the stretches I did:

http://www.halhigdon.com/15Ktraining/Stretch.htm

And I had a great run! For the first time ever, my mileage was way off. I did the usual route which, as we know, is about 3 miles. My Nike+ told me I only did 2.93. Lies! I had the transmitter in a shoe pouch on the lace and I could see it was a little cockeyed today. Guess it needs to be more carefully placed! Anyway, my time was a lot better today too. And I DO think that was psychological. I think I was slowing myself down as I was waiting for the doctor to lower the hammer upon me!

I really wanted to have pizza tonight. But I did not! Whew! Beat the craving.

Have great fun tomorrow!

Good Morning

Another cool but gorgeous morning here. Only 52 when I left the house but the sun was coming up in the east and the full moon was setting in the west. Absolutely calm so just a great morning for a run. I did the 2 mile run and then my other exercises when I got home. I listened to the Shrek soundtrack this morning. A great start to the day!

We're going to the Minnesota State Fair tomorrow so I won't be running in the morning. I will be walking for 6-8 hours during the day and think that will be enough!

The News!

Which you already know! But I'm so glad that all my dire predictions were incorrect. No surgery. No walking cast. No serious problem.

So, what do I need to do? Continue with the ibuprofen and ice but I really need to start stretching. So I shall!

I ran today - considered it my Last Supper of runs, actually! It was great and really quiet today. Not many people out. Probably they were already emotionally prepared for the hot hot day. If so, they were not disappointed. It's been hot!

Good Morning

Another gorgeous morning here but pretty cool today. Only 54 when I left the house so I wore jeans and even a sweatshirt and was glad to have both on! Bright and sunny though so just beautiful. Ran my 2 miles and then did the push ups and sit ups when I got home. Listened to some more of Mamma Mia again today.

1000th Post!!

Wow, I can't believe it! Yay us! This is our 1000th post! We not only dedicated runners, we are for real bloggers!

Well, in honor of this auspicious event (that I didn't know about till I logged in!), I ran this morning! And it was great. Interesting that my time was better today. I think it is related to the fact that I ran hills yesterday. It really helps my speed.

And I ran hills again today, too. It was hot, so I only did 4, but it was so great to get out of the office.

Did abs and pushups, too.

You know, yesterday I left late because I wanted to finish some homework. So it was maybe 7:15 when I left. And I could sure tell a difference in the traffic! Man, early is better.

And I'm almost done with my research paper for my class. I'm glad for that!

My appointment is tomorrow at 8:45. I'll let you know how it goes.

Good Morning

Much cooler here this morning. 64 When I left the house and I went for a 5 mile bike ride this morning instead of running. Very nice out there and I had a good ride. Wildlife day I guess because I saw 6 wild turkeys and 2 deer along the way. Started listening to the Mama Mia soundtrack. Love that Abba music! Then I did my push ups and sit ups when I got home.

One more thing!

I meant to tell you that there is a new gym opening up in Mission Valley. It is called Chuze Fitness and it is only 10 bucks a month with no contract. Usually gyms loop you in for 2 years around here.

Anyway, depending on what happens on Wednesday, I might join. If I have to stay off the foot, it might be a good idea. The downside is that it does not open till October.

Ready......

To go to the doctor. My foot hurts. Not a lot. But it does. Maybe I'm just obsessed! But I will do whatever Dr. Brown tells me.

I ran this am (I know!) and it was OK. I wasn't super into it but I wanted to go. So I did! I did hills for the first time in a long time today too! I sure can tell I haven't been doing that. It was really hard!

Good Morning

I was an hour late getting out there this morning so I didn't run until 8 am. It was already 74 by then and it's still humid so not so much fun today. Cold front supposed to come through here tonight and cool us off. Sure hope so. I listened to Country Oldies this morning. Heard all about Your Cheatin' Heart and other fine things!

Good Morning

Another warm and very humid morning here. 69 when I left the house this morning. Had a good run though for 2 miles. Then the exercises when I got home. Really worked up a sweat again today. Finished listening to the Footloose soundtrack.

Ouch!

Well, I sure thought of you today. I remember how totally shocked and surprised you were when you when to the doctor to have her tell you that you were all good but she wanted to see you to tell you that you really were NOT all good! I fully thought this would be a "you've got no problems" call. Shows what I know!

I've had a busy day and night, so I have not had a chance to look into this more. But I have an appointment with the podiatrist on Wed. So I'll know plenty more then!

And I did run today. And, frankly, I intend to continue to do so - at least till Wednesday. I don't think this is something to be cured by rest. We'll see though!

Good Morning

We had a warm night here so it was 71 when I left the house this morning. That is very unusual. And the dew point was about that, too. Tropical humidity. So, needless to say, I worked up a good sweat this morning on my 2 mile run. Did my other exercises when I got back to the house and did it all to the soundtrack of Footloose.

Stuff and things.....

Today I did stuff. And I also did things.

This morning I ran. And it was a good run! Slow though. But I was happy to be out there.

I also did pushups and abs. Not a lot, but getting back to that.

I worked on a spreadsheet today to keep track of weight, calories in, exercise calories burned. I guess I can't attach it here, but I'll email it to you.

I did pretty good eating wise, so I'm happy about that!

Good Morning

Another nice morning here. 61 when I left the house and a little breezy. But I ran the whole 2 miles again and it seems to be going fine. Foot feels ok. I'm still icing it afterwards here more as a precaution than anything else. But it seems to be ok. Listened to Simon and Garfunkel this morning. Always loved those guys.

Reboot!

I've got to get it together! I'm not going to lie, it was really upsetting to realize I have let the scale creep up so much. Yeah, only 2 pounds since last time but that does not mean I'm only 2 pounds above my goal! I'm like 7 above.

And a lot of that is my eating. I've been eating crap and a lot of it.

I need to do better in general but I specifically need to quit eating cheese. It is so high calorie and I eat so much of it!

So I'm really going to work on my food intake.

I did run today and it was good! Been icing the foot and taking ibuprofen. No word on the x-ray yet.

Good Morning

It was 62 when I left the house this morning so a lot warmer than yesterday. Cloudy though but not windy so a very nice morning to run my 2 miles. Then I did the push ups and sit ups when I got home. All went well. Sure feels good to be out there again.

Being Responsible

I really thought....well, hoped, that these two weeks off would resolve this foot issue. No luck. Honestly, I felt it Monday. So I decided to call my doctor and make an appointment. And, luckily, I was able to get in today! I've already emailed you this, but here it is for posterity's sake:

Well, she thinks it is just an irritated tendon. Keep icing and take 800 mg of ibuprofen every 8 hours. She sent me for an xray to rule out a fracture (from that fall I took which immediately preceded this injury). Hopefully that will be clear. If so, we will let ice and ibuprofen take care of it. If it is still an issue - at this level or worse - in a week, I'll see a podiatrist.

So, we'll see! I never take medicine, so I bet the ibuprofen will make a big difference for me! We talked about cortisone, but I'm not interested in that now. This is more of an irritation then agony. It is like living with a tween (tiny painful!) verses a teen (giant painful!). Or a level 5 spice (out of 10). Enough to feel it, not enough to make you hate life the next day!

I did run this morning. And I was, as usual, sooo happy to be back out there. Took a few seconds off of Monday's time. I'll keep plugging away!

I sure can feel the bands that I did yesterday. Sore!

I did pushups and abs this am, too. Then Jessica and I met for a walk at the zoo. Super fun! So a good day.

I weighed two pounds more today then I did the last time I was at the doctor!!!

Good Morning

Brrrr.... It was only 50 when I got up this morning and 52 when I left the house (in blue jeans and a sweatshirt!) but once I was out there it was a great morning. Ran the whole 2 miles again and took a watch today so know that I did it in 21.41. Not that great but pretty good considering I have been "off line" for almost 4 months. At the moment I don't really care about the time just the distance. Then I did 45 push ups and 45 sit ups when I got home. I listened to the The Nylons this morning.

Day o' Bands

I've decided that, in an effort to ease back into running, I'm going to do one day on and one day off this week. So this morning I dedicated to upper body bands!

The best part about the bands is that each color is a different resistance. So if I get to good on one color, I'll move up to the next. There are other ways to increase the resistance, too.

So, I did that for about 40 minutes. And I'm sore!

A run tomorrow! Although, I'm not going to lie. My foot feels a little tender today. So that is part of why I'm taking it easy. I suppose I ought to suck it up and call the doctor already!

GREAT morning!

For the first time since about the 20th of March, I ran a whole, complete TWO FULL MILES! I was going to stick to 1.5 this week but it's such a beautiful morning out there and I felt great and I just said, go for it. And I did. And it was all fine. Very good. Took the Dixie Chicks with me and they kept me moving. Didn't take a watch so have no idea what my time was and think it was slow but I don't care!

Back at it!

Well, today was the day! I ran. And I was really anticipating it; in fact, I almost ran last Monday but made myself hold off.

I slept in till 9 and didn't hit the road till around 11, but it wasn't too hot so a late start was fine.

It felt SO great to be back out there! I had a really fun run and loved listening to my iPod.

Amazing how only two weeks starts to decimate the muscles! I was really working for it today. My time was 10:32/mile, so not too bad after 2 weeks off. I bet I'll be feeling it tomorrow.

I am going to take it easy this week - I don't know if I'll run tomorrow in the AM. And I know I won't run hills. I don't want to overdo it. And my foot felt fine while running, but tomorrow will be the true test.

I'll keep you updated!

Good Morning

Another stormy night here last night and we got another 1.3 inches of rain! Unreal. So, it was foggy out there this morning and humid. I upped my running to 1.5 miles today and it seemed to be fine so I will stay at that level now for a week or two and see how it goes.

Good Morning

Much cooler here this morning! Big storms came through again last night. 1.2 inches of rain, trees down and tons of leaves and branches on the road. But I walked a mile north and ran it back anyway. Felt good to be out there this morning. Not so humid as it has been all week. More storms coming later today though. Can't seem to shut it off this summer. Have fun out there!

Good Morning

ANOTHER hot and humid morning here. Wow. It's supposed to break over the weekend and I sure hope they are right about that. But I did the walk/run again and my exercises and really worked up a sweat again today. Snorkling would be more fun!

Good Morning

Another very humid morning here. Temp was 72 when I left the house. Walked a mile north and ran it back. Then the sit ups and push ups. Really worked up a sweat. Going to 94 today they are saying. Have fun with your company out there!

Good Morning

It was not quite as hot or humid here this morning but warm enough. 68 when I left the house. I walked a mile out and ran it back. Worked up a good sweat doing it. Took Elton J with me today.

Shake Weight

Yep, I have one! Bart bought it for me. Mainly, I think, due to the inappropriate commercial! I used it yesterday and I can feel it a bit today. I've never had an 'as seen on tv' thing before, so I'll keep you up to date.

Also did the bands. But I'm really ready to run. Sunday is my day. I almost gave in and did it yesterday, but I'm sticking with my commitment.

Have a great day at work!

Good Morning

Yes, I know it's Sunday and I don't usually do anything on Sundays but this is the end of my vacation so I'm not going to work today so I figured I had better do something. Especially after I got on the scale! I have work to do! So, I went for the 5 mile bike ride today. Then did my 45 sit ups and 45 push ups both of which I have been neglecting while in Montana. I continued listening to Mama Mia again today. Now I have a full day of work in the garden and then mowing the lawn which could almost be cut for hay!

Good Morning

In Valley City, ND this morning. Walked about .8 of a mile east of motel (to the big water tower!) and ran back but it included a very nice hill! Took the cast of Mama Mia with me today. Kind of humid out there and guess we are driving into it today. Hot and humid at home. Foot feels fine so hoping that continues.

Good Morning

I woke up at 6 am but stayed in bed until 6:30. Had my coffee and devotions and then went for my walk/run. Walked a half mile today and ran for one and a half. Felt good. And it wasn't 85 out there this morning. 65 or so I think. Listened to Neil Diamond and he kept me moving along. Foot feels fine every day now so hope that continues to be the case.

Have a good day!

Band-aid

Did the bands again today. Had a hard time getting motivated! But I did it and that's what counts. It was lower body day again. Interesting that my foot ached today. I wonder if it is related to muscles getting tightened up. Well, I'm pretending it's related to that!

Running Again

Nothing fancy and only 1 mile runs but I've been doing it every morning while on the farm. Started last Sunday morning. Walked a mile out and then ran back. Went fine with no problems in the foot so have continued doing it every morning now. So far, so good. I don't plan to push it though. I'll be content with 1 mile runs for another week at least. Then I'll see how 2 miles goes. I even went for a 1 mile run tonight when we got to our motel in Glendive, MT. Have been in the car all day and just needed to sweat a little. And I did, too. Temp was 85!

An Open Letter

Dear Running,

I miss you. Desperately. It has only been a few short days and, already, I'm thinking of you obsessively. Yes, I know this separation was my idea. And, yes, I know it is not terribly long and the days are already ticking away. But it is self imposed torture.

Love,

On Running Vacation Girl

Battle of the Bands

Whew! Bands are HARD!!

I focused on upper body stuff today, and I can tell! I'm a little sore! I took one exercise out of each upper body muscle section in the book. Probably puttered around with it for about 45 minutes. I can totally cut down the time, but it took some time to figure the new stuff out.

I miss running, but this will see me though!

This is day 3 of 14......

DeFEETed

Yeah, I'm funny!

So, I'm taking two weeks off of running. In all honesty, my foot is just not getting better. And I don't want my stubbornness to land me in a terrible situation. So I'm taking two weeks off, starting yesterday.

In the meantime, I'm going to get very serious about the bands.

Oh, also, no heels for two weeks. Yes, this is SERIOUS.

Love,

Non-Running Girl