Oops, since I haven't blogged in the longest time I keep forgetting to update. I'll try better next time. LOL
I am still not 100% on my diet but it has gotten so much better. I am FINALLY to the point were I actually want to eat healthy instead of going out to eat. I am just so ready to be fit again. I just feel so much better inside and out.
I am also dong pretty good with my workouts. I can only do upper body and abs and even that can be a challenge. Since I can't put weight on my foot, I am constantly having to adjust. It's amazing how much you take for granted until it's taken away. The simplest task I can no longer do and having to find ways to make it work can not only be exhausting but very challenging as well. I am however quite surprised that I can still lift just as heavy as before so that's great news :)
Since my news about my foot and my Doctor said "no more running, ever!" has totally broken my heart into pieces. I know, I know, how it's just running what the big deal? To me this is terrible news. I am proud to say that I am a runner. I am a long distance runner and love it. I love the competiveness of races, I love to go for a long run to clear my head and to say "Hell yeah I just ran 18+ miles today" :) I love to push myself to limits that I didn't think were even possible. I love to show my boys about dedication and hard work. I LOVE earning medals and 2 1st place trophies ;) I love that my bestie runs with me and how close it has made us. I love to have a goal and not only reach it but to PR. For me running was a hobby that I enjoyed and was good at. So can you see my struggle? Ugh. I have had many, many brake downs. I see people running I cry, someone brings it up I cry, looking at my medals I cry. I am starting to hold it together and know this is life and how thankful I am that I even got to run all these years and experience all my amazing adventures.
I am thankful for my family and friends who made my very last race the best memory ever. None of us knew that my full Marathon this April would be it. I had family and friends meet me at a bunch of check points, they had shirts made, and they were cheering for me. It was by far my hardest race I have ever ran. I had to run with horrible blisters for 16 miles. I cried every time I saw someone I knew. Heck the first time I broke down was mile 8 to my 2 best friends Dawnita and Nicole. LOL
I will ALWAYS remember that race. I am beyond thankful for Dawnita who has been by my side every single step of the way. She's my running buddy and always there right beside me at each race.
I will always be there for her at each race she runs. If not a Volunteer then a cheerleader and always be there for her at the finish line.
I will not give up, I will find something else :) In the Spring, I hope to start cycling and start a new adventure, but for now it's time to say good bye to running. There will always be a special place in my heart for running and I will always cherish those memories.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Saturday, October 11, 2014
New Adventure
Goodness where to begin!! This year 2014 has been a super lazy year for me. I don't know what it is, but after my full Marathon in April, I just couldn't get in the groove. I wasn't working out as hard as I normally do and my diet well...... has been crap!
My biggest weakness has always been maintaining. I am a horrible maintainer. I usually do really well until I reach a certain goal then back to my old habits. One good thing is I know what to do. I am not one for the "fad" diets. Good ol diet and exercise work best for me but I struggle with the eating healthy part all the time. LOL I love fast food and LOVE eating a million carbs a day. LOL
2 weeks ago I had to have another foot surgery. Which means a super long recovery, no weight on foot for a long time, which means no lower body for at least 6+months and probably take a full year until I am 100%
This is HUGE for me. I am super independent and don't like to be taken care of. I am also super active so it's been a struggle to just lay in bed 99% of my day. I was also told I can never run again :( My foot is so bad that it's not worth the risk. I have to be honest, I have been struggling a bit. It's so hard to not be active, not being able to go to the gym. You don't know how bad I want to just drip with sweat and be sore head to toe from a good work out :( It's been super hard. but it's life and I need to just accept my injury, heal, and be very patient.
This past year I have gained weight and inches. I look at pictures and it's crazy to think I was ever that fit. I'm not one looking to be skinny, I just like to be fit and healthy.
I've decided that I am not going to let my injury hold me down. I talked with my Doctor asking if it would be ok if I lifted weight for upper body only and abs. He said that it totally fine. I'm going to try my best to get Fit with my injury. To prove to myself that it can happen. Of course a huge part is my diet. Diet is a must, and by diet I mean eating healthy.
My sweet hubby brought up all my weights and bench so I can get going. I'm excited to start my journey once again. I'm glad I doing my blog again because it helped me so much last time. So here I go. On to a healthy fit life with an injury.
My biggest weakness has always been maintaining. I am a horrible maintainer. I usually do really well until I reach a certain goal then back to my old habits. One good thing is I know what to do. I am not one for the "fad" diets. Good ol diet and exercise work best for me but I struggle with the eating healthy part all the time. LOL I love fast food and LOVE eating a million carbs a day. LOL
2 weeks ago I had to have another foot surgery. Which means a super long recovery, no weight on foot for a long time, which means no lower body for at least 6+months and probably take a full year until I am 100%
This is HUGE for me. I am super independent and don't like to be taken care of. I am also super active so it's been a struggle to just lay in bed 99% of my day. I was also told I can never run again :( My foot is so bad that it's not worth the risk. I have to be honest, I have been struggling a bit. It's so hard to not be active, not being able to go to the gym. You don't know how bad I want to just drip with sweat and be sore head to toe from a good work out :( It's been super hard. but it's life and I need to just accept my injury, heal, and be very patient.
This past year I have gained weight and inches. I look at pictures and it's crazy to think I was ever that fit. I'm not one looking to be skinny, I just like to be fit and healthy.
I've decided that I am not going to let my injury hold me down. I talked with my Doctor asking if it would be ok if I lifted weight for upper body only and abs. He said that it totally fine. I'm going to try my best to get Fit with my injury. To prove to myself that it can happen. Of course a huge part is my diet. Diet is a must, and by diet I mean eating healthy.
My sweet hubby brought up all my weights and bench so I can get going. I'm excited to start my journey once again. I'm glad I doing my blog again because it helped me so much last time. So here I go. On to a healthy fit life with an injury.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
2014 Health Challenge!!!
It's time again for another Heath Challenge with my brothers. I am so excited to get back on track again!!!!
Yes I gained all my weight back plus a few extra pounds:/, and never really got my full motivation back dang it. I LOVE challenges especially with my brothers. I am super competitive and REALLY want to win:) This time it will be me, my older brother, younger brother and hubby. I am the only girl, and the smallest which means I have to work extra hard to beat these boys. I seriously can't wait to get back on track. Tomorrow is our first weigh in and I think we will weigh in once a month and our finally weigh in will be March 23rd or the 30th. haven't decided on the final date yet.
Monday is also the start of my full Marathon training so I am going to be one busy girl in the gym, and on the road. My full Marathon training takes up sooooooo much times. Seriously hours some days. I will need to make sure I increase my weight training again. Super heavy weights with small reps while doing my Marathon training. I need to remember to not go into "training over mood" like I did last time. Really my diet is what kills me. I need to stock up on healthy foods and make sure I write every thing down. I have some big goals that I would like to meet this new year.
1- I really want to win the health challenge:)
2- Feel confident to wear a bikini again
3- I really need to work on my toning big time. I really want to a fitness or Bikini show this October but not sure if I can justify the cost. It's CRAZY EXPENSIVE!!! So we will see. I would love to do the fitness one. The fitness show is more for tone and muscle mass where the bikini is more for the lean girls. But we shall see. Would be cool to say you did it and to see your body transform.
4- I REALLY want to try and PR from my 1st Marathon. That is if the course is the same. Really in the end all that matters is you finish:)
I am going to try really hard to keep up on this blog. It helped me so much last time. I also want to track my inches this time as well.
I will try my hardest to keep my healthy eating a lifestyle but not going to lie, it's freaking HARD!!! I am always started over each year. So here's to a healthy and fit year. Bring on 2014!!!
Yes I gained all my weight back plus a few extra pounds:/, and never really got my full motivation back dang it. I LOVE challenges especially with my brothers. I am super competitive and REALLY want to win:) This time it will be me, my older brother, younger brother and hubby. I am the only girl, and the smallest which means I have to work extra hard to beat these boys. I seriously can't wait to get back on track. Tomorrow is our first weigh in and I think we will weigh in once a month and our finally weigh in will be March 23rd or the 30th. haven't decided on the final date yet.
Monday is also the start of my full Marathon training so I am going to be one busy girl in the gym, and on the road. My full Marathon training takes up sooooooo much times. Seriously hours some days. I will need to make sure I increase my weight training again. Super heavy weights with small reps while doing my Marathon training. I need to remember to not go into "training over mood" like I did last time. Really my diet is what kills me. I need to stock up on healthy foods and make sure I write every thing down. I have some big goals that I would like to meet this new year.
1- I really want to win the health challenge:)
2- Feel confident to wear a bikini again
3- I really need to work on my toning big time. I really want to a fitness or Bikini show this October but not sure if I can justify the cost. It's CRAZY EXPENSIVE!!! So we will see. I would love to do the fitness one. The fitness show is more for tone and muscle mass where the bikini is more for the lean girls. But we shall see. Would be cool to say you did it and to see your body transform.
4- I REALLY want to try and PR from my 1st Marathon. That is if the course is the same. Really in the end all that matters is you finish:)
I am going to try really hard to keep up on this blog. It helped me so much last time. I also want to track my inches this time as well.
I will try my hardest to keep my healthy eating a lifestyle but not going to lie, it's freaking HARD!!! I am always started over each year. So here's to a healthy and fit year. Bring on 2014!!!
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Family fitness
So a goal of mine is to not only be fit and healthy, but I want my family to be healthy as well. All 4 of my boys always comment on my running and they definatly see how hard I work espeically my 6 year old. He LOVES fitness and always has. He LOVES the Rock and wants to look just like him when he grows up.
Almost time!!!
Oh my goodness, it is almost race time. I have been freaking out all week. My bestie/running buddy and I talk every single day and night about our training and race. I still can't believe it's almost time. I am extremely nervous but so excited at the same time:)
Tomorrow is packet pick up and my bestie and I are going together then we are going to lunch to do our final carb loading before the big day!!!
Tomorrow is packet pick up and my bestie and I are going together then we are going to lunch to do our final carb loading before the big day!!!
Saturday, November 9, 2013
It's time to get down to business!!
We are back from our mini vacation. We had a BLAST in Vegas. We walked a million miles, watched a show, and ate way too much but boy was it fun:)
So now it's time to get to work!!!! No more slacking for me. I can't wait to be fit again!! My body is craving the gym and I can't wait to give it my all.
I have many goals coming up that I would love to achieve.
1. I need to get as fit as I can for my photo shoot
2.Win the health challenge I am in, but to be honest, I don't think I will even come close since we are about to finish week 6 and I am now just starting:/ We are also doing this point system and I am for sure out on that. but it's all good. I'm going to give it my all.
3. I really need to focus on my strength training so I can improve on my running. I am determined to PR my Full Marathon I am running in April 2014.
4. I need to keep my health and fitness a lifestyle. This is HUGE for me. Like I've said many times, I do really well with my exercise but my diet always goes down hill and fast.
So here we go:) I am excited and can't wait to FINALLY get on track again. It's been way too long.
*I am going to try my best to keep up with this blog, however, I will not post any weight loss. Not until after the Challenge which ends December 23rd. Wish me luck!:)
So now it's time to get to work!!!! No more slacking for me. I can't wait to be fit again!! My body is craving the gym and I can't wait to give it my all.
I have many goals coming up that I would love to achieve.
1. I need to get as fit as I can for my photo shoot
2.Win the health challenge I am in, but to be honest, I don't think I will even come close since we are about to finish week 6 and I am now just starting:/ We are also doing this point system and I am for sure out on that. but it's all good. I'm going to give it my all.
3. I really need to focus on my strength training so I can improve on my running. I am determined to PR my Full Marathon I am running in April 2014.
4. I need to keep my health and fitness a lifestyle. This is HUGE for me. Like I've said many times, I do really well with my exercise but my diet always goes down hill and fast.
So here we go:) I am excited and can't wait to FINALLY get on track again. It's been way too long.
*I am going to try my best to keep up with this blog, however, I will not post any weight loss. Not until after the Challenge which ends December 23rd. Wish me luck!:)
Monday, November 4, 2013
Am I really that CRAZY!!! UMMMM HELL YES!!:)
A few weeks ago I signed up for the 2014 Salt Lake full marathon. 26.2 miles!!! Why yes, I am that CRAZY!!! Hahaha As I have posted before, training for and running a full Marathon is NO JOKE!!! It was by far the very hardest thing I have ever done in my life. Yes even harder then natural (I'm talking 100% natural no meds at all!!) child birth which I did with all 4 of my boys.
Just now I started reading all my old posts about my Marathon journey and to be honest it started to freak me out. Am I ready to start this all over again??? Running for HOURS and HOURS for Miles and miles, running in the freezing cold and on the treadmill for HOURS. I only have about 2 months left until I start my hard core training. I have been keeping up with my weight training but I will need to do what I did last time. Super heavy weights with lower reps. I also want to lose some weight. I want to be in even better shape then I was this year during my Marathon.
I REALLY want to PR. This year I ran my Marathon in 4:45 but if my knee didn't act up at mile 18 on, I bet I could have ran it about 15-20 minutes faster. We shall see. All that really matters is I finish:)
I am sad that my best friend and runner buddy wont be running the full with me in 2014:( But that's OK, she has better plans for her in the year 2014:)
I am running the Thankful 13 which is a half marathon 13.1 miles on Thanksgiving morning. I ran this race last year and loved it. I am so excited for this year's race because my 2 older boys will be running in the kid loop and I will be running with them to help push them:) I will be so sore that day but I can't wait:)
Everyone don't be surprised when you start seeing a million post about my running soon. Haha. It helps keep me going. If you don't like it, delete me:)
Just now I started reading all my old posts about my Marathon journey and to be honest it started to freak me out. Am I ready to start this all over again??? Running for HOURS and HOURS for Miles and miles, running in the freezing cold and on the treadmill for HOURS. I only have about 2 months left until I start my hard core training. I have been keeping up with my weight training but I will need to do what I did last time. Super heavy weights with lower reps. I also want to lose some weight. I want to be in even better shape then I was this year during my Marathon.
I REALLY want to PR. This year I ran my Marathon in 4:45 but if my knee didn't act up at mile 18 on, I bet I could have ran it about 15-20 minutes faster. We shall see. All that really matters is I finish:)
I am sad that my best friend and runner buddy wont be running the full with me in 2014:( But that's OK, she has better plans for her in the year 2014:)
I am running the Thankful 13 which is a half marathon 13.1 miles on Thanksgiving morning. I ran this race last year and loved it. I am so excited for this year's race because my 2 older boys will be running in the kid loop and I will be running with them to help push them:) I will be so sore that day but I can't wait:)
Everyone don't be surprised when you start seeing a million post about my running soon. Haha. It helps keep me going. If you don't like it, delete me:)
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
STUCK!!!!
I can not believe that it is almost NOVEMBER!!! This year has gone by way too fast. Okay, so an update on me. I unfortunately never went back to my good eating habits:( I just can't get out of this funk. I have ZERO motivation at all and this is soooooo not like me. I have no idea what is going on. I am in my 5th week of a health challenge and so far I am down 5 pounds. Normally I would be down 10-12 pounds by this point but I just don't have any motivation. I do still workout but not as hard core as I like. I seriously just feel lazy. I look in the mirror and don't like what I see. my clothes don't fit right, I'm in this challenge which usually totally gets me in the competitive mood and this time it hasn't at all. I am doing a photo shoot for my hubby for Christmas (it's a surprise) and I still can't get motivated. I am a part of 2 different fitness groups that are soooo motivating but it still isn't doing any good for me. I have realized that I am not mentally ready I guess.
I am not trying to get "skinny" Skinny is not my thing at all. I like tone and fit. To be honest I loved how I looked and felt inside and out THIS March and now here I am back to square one:(
It's just sad because I was so excited. I was giving people tons of advice on how to be healthy and fit and here I am almost 8 months later trying to find my way again.
I am not trying to look or be like someone else. I know what I am capable of and I miss that feeling. I miss feeling and looking strong, I miss my boys and others making comments on how fit I look. I miss how fast I was with my running. My endurance is there but my speed isn't:( I miss the confidence that I had.
Where did it all go wrong?? I'll tell you. First of all, I ALWAYS reward myself with food and not any food, bad foods. Don't get me wrong, we all need to have out cheat meals every week. But I went from 1 cheat meal a week to every day all day being my cheat meal. I gained my first 5 pounds back and thought "that's ok it's just 5 pounds, I can get that off in a few days as soon as I get back on track again. Well that 5 pounds turned into the full 19 pounds that I had lost the beginning of this year:( You think how in the world did I gain 19 pounds back in a matter of months?? Well, if your body is use to you eating super healthy 99% of the time and all of the sudden you start eating what ever you want when ever, the pounds come back on quick!!! I am not one that does the "fade" diets. No thank you!! Been there done that. I am all about healthy eating and exercise but why in the HELL can't I do it?? Again I am not trying to get skinny. I would love to lose some weight for sure, but I just want to be tone again. Want to go to the gym again and get excited. I seriously just feel so lazy and worn out. I think to be honest that I did get worn out and maybe that is another reason to why I am having a hard time getting back on track.
My year started with my first health challenge. It was 12 weeks and I kicked butt and won first place. I lost 19 pounds, a million inches and felt fantastic!! Then I ran my first FULL 26.2 Marathon. Oh and I can't forget about my 4 months of hard core training for that marathon. It was HARD!! Then a few months later I was a pacer for my friend in the Wasatch 100 miler and ran 22 miles with him. Then I ran the Big Cottonwood 1/2 Marathon. I don't know, really it's all just an excuse.
I had a friend tell me that I always struggle because I am always doing these health challenges. It is true. I struggle with keeping my healthy and fitness a lifestyle. I have always been this way. But in a way I think most people are this way. Seems like everyone tries to do good the beginning of the year, then trying to get ready for summer. etc. I think I am just more open about it (post it for the world to see. haha)
I was super excited to start this new 12 week health challenge. This is with a bunch of people I don't know. I do know some, but I thought this is a perfect time to get me out of my funk. But no it hasn't helped at all:( I think because we can't post our weight loss so in a way it doesn't feel we are competing for anything. And really it shouldn't matter but it does:) It sure does help keep you motivated plus I am a HUGE competitor but I just can't get in the grove :( It's like I just don't give a crap but really I do.
I have a house full of healthy food but I don't want to eat it, or I do eat it plus I eat all the other crap or go and get fast food.
I have had people say I am too hard on myself and I look great etc which is super nice, but I know what I am capable off and I liked the way I look and feel when I am fit. I'm also not trying to be a body builder which you all know it is a DREAM of mine. That is not a goal for me right now. I just want to be confident again. I hate feeling tired and lazy all the time and I know it's because of my eating habits and weight gain.
I decided that I am going to post on my fitness blog again because it's helps me. If people get annoyed, then don't read it. I choose to make my journey public. It helps me and others.
See, I am not one of those girls that can eat what ever. I have to work HARD every single day. I STRUGGLE with my diet. I for the most am a healthy eater but I LOVE treats and I love fast food.
As far as my exercise goes, I still workout all the time but only the bare minimum.
You would think that since I am in the challenge that I would go hard core. The reason I finally made my photo shoot appointment was to help me get motivated and back on track, but nope it doesn't do the trick:(
I finally decided that today I am going to post on my blog again and get going!!! I want and will do this AGAIN!! (It's a constant battle Ughhh)
I have been eating pretty good today. I did have a few treats but I didn't go out to eat or get me a coffee which I know packs on the inches and pounds for me:(
I have 8 more weeks until the challenge is over and I know that if I kick butt now I will do awesome. I also have only 5 weeks to get as fit as I can for my photo shoot and I KNOW I can do it. I can get pretty fit in 4 weeks but that is me giving it 200% on both my diet and exercise.
So here we go again:)
I am not trying to get "skinny" Skinny is not my thing at all. I like tone and fit. To be honest I loved how I looked and felt inside and out THIS March and now here I am back to square one:(
It's just sad because I was so excited. I was giving people tons of advice on how to be healthy and fit and here I am almost 8 months later trying to find my way again.
I am not trying to look or be like someone else. I know what I am capable of and I miss that feeling. I miss feeling and looking strong, I miss my boys and others making comments on how fit I look. I miss how fast I was with my running. My endurance is there but my speed isn't:( I miss the confidence that I had.
Where did it all go wrong?? I'll tell you. First of all, I ALWAYS reward myself with food and not any food, bad foods. Don't get me wrong, we all need to have out cheat meals every week. But I went from 1 cheat meal a week to every day all day being my cheat meal. I gained my first 5 pounds back and thought "that's ok it's just 5 pounds, I can get that off in a few days as soon as I get back on track again. Well that 5 pounds turned into the full 19 pounds that I had lost the beginning of this year:( You think how in the world did I gain 19 pounds back in a matter of months?? Well, if your body is use to you eating super healthy 99% of the time and all of the sudden you start eating what ever you want when ever, the pounds come back on quick!!! I am not one that does the "fade" diets. No thank you!! Been there done that. I am all about healthy eating and exercise but why in the HELL can't I do it?? Again I am not trying to get skinny. I would love to lose some weight for sure, but I just want to be tone again. Want to go to the gym again and get excited. I seriously just feel so lazy and worn out. I think to be honest that I did get worn out and maybe that is another reason to why I am having a hard time getting back on track.
My year started with my first health challenge. It was 12 weeks and I kicked butt and won first place. I lost 19 pounds, a million inches and felt fantastic!! Then I ran my first FULL 26.2 Marathon. Oh and I can't forget about my 4 months of hard core training for that marathon. It was HARD!! Then a few months later I was a pacer for my friend in the Wasatch 100 miler and ran 22 miles with him. Then I ran the Big Cottonwood 1/2 Marathon. I don't know, really it's all just an excuse.
I had a friend tell me that I always struggle because I am always doing these health challenges. It is true. I struggle with keeping my healthy and fitness a lifestyle. I have always been this way. But in a way I think most people are this way. Seems like everyone tries to do good the beginning of the year, then trying to get ready for summer. etc. I think I am just more open about it (post it for the world to see. haha)
I was super excited to start this new 12 week health challenge. This is with a bunch of people I don't know. I do know some, but I thought this is a perfect time to get me out of my funk. But no it hasn't helped at all:( I think because we can't post our weight loss so in a way it doesn't feel we are competing for anything. And really it shouldn't matter but it does:) It sure does help keep you motivated plus I am a HUGE competitor but I just can't get in the grove :( It's like I just don't give a crap but really I do.
I have a house full of healthy food but I don't want to eat it, or I do eat it plus I eat all the other crap or go and get fast food.
I have had people say I am too hard on myself and I look great etc which is super nice, but I know what I am capable off and I liked the way I look and feel when I am fit. I'm also not trying to be a body builder which you all know it is a DREAM of mine. That is not a goal for me right now. I just want to be confident again. I hate feeling tired and lazy all the time and I know it's because of my eating habits and weight gain.
I decided that I am going to post on my fitness blog again because it's helps me. If people get annoyed, then don't read it. I choose to make my journey public. It helps me and others.
See, I am not one of those girls that can eat what ever. I have to work HARD every single day. I STRUGGLE with my diet. I for the most am a healthy eater but I LOVE treats and I love fast food.
As far as my exercise goes, I still workout all the time but only the bare minimum.
You would think that since I am in the challenge that I would go hard core. The reason I finally made my photo shoot appointment was to help me get motivated and back on track, but nope it doesn't do the trick:(
I finally decided that today I am going to post on my blog again and get going!!! I want and will do this AGAIN!! (It's a constant battle Ughhh)
I have been eating pretty good today. I did have a few treats but I didn't go out to eat or get me a coffee which I know packs on the inches and pounds for me:(
I have 8 more weeks until the challenge is over and I know that if I kick butt now I will do awesome. I also have only 5 weeks to get as fit as I can for my photo shoot and I KNOW I can do it. I can get pretty fit in 4 weeks but that is me giving it 200% on both my diet and exercise.
So here we go again:)
Saturday, August 31, 2013
:( :( :( :(
I don't even know where to begin. I am so disappointing to say that I pretty much let my self go this whole entire summer:( Not with my exercise but my diet. I know better!!! I have been down this road over and over again. Seriously the saying "80% diet and 20% exercise" is soooooo TRUE for me. If I am being 100% honest, I can't even remember a day that I ate 100% healthy. That's how bad it's been:( I have been eating what ever and when ever I want. Going to bed way to late. Uggghh I seriously am so sad that I am starting all over again. I always do so bad in the summer. I can not keep my diet in order.
I feel yucky, no confidence at all, I will not wear a Bikini any more, my running pace is a little slower then normal. I always feel so tired and have no energy, I feel super lazy, my clothes are getting snug. Seriously right back to square one. I have wanted to start my healthy living over and over again but I just can't get out of my funk.
But............... I PROMISED myself that I WILL kick it into gear September 1st which is tomorrow. I am and will reach my fitness goal. I will try my best to keep up with my fitness blog because that really helped me last time.
So here we go AGAIN!!! Even though I have kept up with my exercise, I need to step it up more to see the results that I want. I have a bunch of races coming up and I want to make sure that I am in good shape for them. I am also going to be running the Salt Lake full Marathon again next April and I want to PR that race so I need to make sure I am in killer shape. More so then last time.
I need to remember that is this a LIFESTYLE change not a "I reached my goal now I can eat what ever" because I will always end up were I am today. Started all over again:( Just the other day I came across my photo that I took on the last day of my health challenge. I couldn't believe that that was just 5 months ago and how I just let my self go!! All that hard work. Hours and hours or working out. All the healthy eating, just all out the freaking window.
I am going to be more determinded then ever. I WILL look even better then I did in that photo. I'm not trying to be skinny. I am all about fit and healthy. It doesn't happen over night but I sure wish it did:) It takes time and I am going to KILL IT!!!
So like I always like to say "LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!"
I feel yucky, no confidence at all, I will not wear a Bikini any more, my running pace is a little slower then normal. I always feel so tired and have no energy, I feel super lazy, my clothes are getting snug. Seriously right back to square one. I have wanted to start my healthy living over and over again but I just can't get out of my funk.
But............... I PROMISED myself that I WILL kick it into gear September 1st which is tomorrow. I am and will reach my fitness goal. I will try my best to keep up with my fitness blog because that really helped me last time.
So here we go AGAIN!!! Even though I have kept up with my exercise, I need to step it up more to see the results that I want. I have a bunch of races coming up and I want to make sure that I am in good shape for them. I am also going to be running the Salt Lake full Marathon again next April and I want to PR that race so I need to make sure I am in killer shape. More so then last time.
I need to remember that is this a LIFESTYLE change not a "I reached my goal now I can eat what ever" because I will always end up were I am today. Started all over again:( Just the other day I came across my photo that I took on the last day of my health challenge. I couldn't believe that that was just 5 months ago and how I just let my self go!! All that hard work. Hours and hours or working out. All the healthy eating, just all out the freaking window.
I am going to be more determinded then ever. I WILL look even better then I did in that photo. I'm not trying to be skinny. I am all about fit and healthy. It doesn't happen over night but I sure wish it did:) It takes time and I am going to KILL IT!!!
So like I always like to say "LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!"
Monday, June 10, 2013
Still here:)
Oh my goodness, I have been so busy that I haven't even had time to do some posts on my fitness blog. I get my oldest son off to school, go to the gym for 2 hours, come home for some lunch then off to the pool. My boys and I did that 6 days in a row last week and I am still so tired and drained from all the sun. My 7 year old begged me to go to the pool today and I felt bad but I had to say no. We all need a brake from the sun.
So back to health and fitness. My diet has been better. Not 100% like I need/ want it to be but doing better. I've bumped up my workouts and feel great. I can tell that I am getting stronger and stronger. My legs are slowing getting more toned. My belly on the other hand not so much:/ When I start eating like crap, my belly is the first place my inches and weight goes to. But I'm still workout hard and going to try even harder to work on my healthy eating.
I also have another race coming up this Saturday. It's just a 5k but like I've said before, my 5k's are always so hard because I push myself sooooo dang hard to have a good time and to try and bet my previous times (really it depends on the course) and plus with a 5k, you really don't have time to let your body warm up. You try and run fast as you can since it's only 3.1 miles but boy is it hard.
I still haven't reached my goal of running 3 miles in 21 minutes (on treadmill) but I am super close.
Some goals that I want to reach in the next 6 weeks are:
-100% healthy eating except for my cheat meals.
-Increase my weights for better results on toning which also helps with my speed for running
-reach my 21 minute 3 mile goal
-loose 10 pounds (yes I have gained about 6 pounds back due to my bad eating habits:(
So here's to healthy eating, and a healthy life style. LETS DO THIS :)
So back to health and fitness. My diet has been better. Not 100% like I need/ want it to be but doing better. I've bumped up my workouts and feel great. I can tell that I am getting stronger and stronger. My legs are slowing getting more toned. My belly on the other hand not so much:/ When I start eating like crap, my belly is the first place my inches and weight goes to. But I'm still workout hard and going to try even harder to work on my healthy eating.
I also have another race coming up this Saturday. It's just a 5k but like I've said before, my 5k's are always so hard because I push myself sooooo dang hard to have a good time and to try and bet my previous times (really it depends on the course) and plus with a 5k, you really don't have time to let your body warm up. You try and run fast as you can since it's only 3.1 miles but boy is it hard.
I still haven't reached my goal of running 3 miles in 21 minutes (on treadmill) but I am super close.
Some goals that I want to reach in the next 6 weeks are:
-100% healthy eating except for my cheat meals.
-Increase my weights for better results on toning which also helps with my speed for running
-reach my 21 minute 3 mile goal
-loose 10 pounds (yes I have gained about 6 pounds back due to my bad eating habits:(
So here's to healthy eating, and a healthy life style. LETS DO THIS :)
Me and my studly son on his 7th Birthday this past weekend:)
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
New adventure
So a friend of mine from High school is a crazy runner. I'm talking running 100 milers. He is AMAZING!!!! I remember him running it last year and reading his blog all about his run and how inspiring he is. He is the guy I always talk to about running, what shoes I should buy, what supplements I should be taking etc. Well the other day I got am email from him asking me if I can be one of his pacers for his Wasatch 100 miler on September 6th. I am soooooo excited to do this with him. He said that I will be running 14-22 miles with him. But this run is not a road run. This is a trail run which I have never done. He is going to take me on a few runs on some trials before race day. I am a little nervous but super excited:)
Maybe one day I'll be brave and run the 100 miler too. Oh man, that is crazy talk. Hahahaha
Maybe one day I'll be brave and run the 100 miler too. Oh man, that is crazy talk. Hahahaha
So, so close!!!!!
Remember how I have a goal of running 3 miles in 21 minutes? Well I am sooooo CLOSE!!!! I tried it on Monday and ran it in 23:20. I was really happy with that time since I haven't been running as much as I should.
I woke up this morning determined to reach my goal. I got to the gym early and took off. Oh man, I was getting so tired and winded. There was a few times I had to turn my pace down to 7.5. I am bummed to say that I didn't reach my goal today. In fact I got the exact same time again today 23:20. I KNOW I can do it. I need my hubby or someone standing right next to be to help me push through and do it.
I know that I don't push myself 100% at the gym. I think because I am worried about breathing so load or letting out the occasional scream. Hahaha.
I'm going to keep trying and reach my goal. 7 minute miles is dang HARD but I am so proud of myself were I am today. I remember when I couldn't even run 1 mile without stopping, and when I finally could run 1 mile it was around 12 minutes. I have come a LONG ways in my speed and endurance and I feel great:)
I woke up this morning determined to reach my goal. I got to the gym early and took off. Oh man, I was getting so tired and winded. There was a few times I had to turn my pace down to 7.5. I am bummed to say that I didn't reach my goal today. In fact I got the exact same time again today 23:20. I KNOW I can do it. I need my hubby or someone standing right next to be to help me push through and do it.
I know that I don't push myself 100% at the gym. I think because I am worried about breathing so load or letting out the occasional scream. Hahaha.
I'm going to keep trying and reach my goal. 7 minute miles is dang HARD but I am so proud of myself were I am today. I remember when I couldn't even run 1 mile without stopping, and when I finally could run 1 mile it was around 12 minutes. I have come a LONG ways in my speed and endurance and I feel great:)
Monday, May 27, 2013
Oh boy it's summer!!!
I can not believe how fast time has gone by. I haven't been blogging:/ My diet and exercise hasn't been the greatest at all. To be honest, when the weather starts getting really nice, I ALWAYS fall back into my bad habits. But I am so sick being in my "bad habit" and can't wait to kill it again. I was going to start hard core last Monday but we went camping the whole week and I just decided to really enjoy and not worry.
I am however having some panic attacks. I for the most part am a pretty confident girl but I soooooo am not when I am in a swim suit. Doesn't matter if I am fit or not, I am not one that feels super confident in a Bikini and my boys are ready to go swimming NOW.
Our gym has a pretty awesome pool and I told my husband last night that I am so worried to go, especially the gym pool because I always see people I know, or the regulars. I just really should care, but I do.
I promised myself that I will not let my "swimsuit" insecurities get in the way this year like it does every year because who really cares anyways? NO ONE!!!! I feel bad that my kids miss out some times because of me. All because I don't want to be seen.
So time for me to be a big girl and enjoy this amazing weather with my sweet family and who gives a crap who I might see and just ENJOY it:) (not going to lie, I will be freaking out in the inside;) LOL
I am however having some panic attacks. I for the most part am a pretty confident girl but I soooooo am not when I am in a swim suit. Doesn't matter if I am fit or not, I am not one that feels super confident in a Bikini and my boys are ready to go swimming NOW.
Our gym has a pretty awesome pool and I told my husband last night that I am so worried to go, especially the gym pool because I always see people I know, or the regulars. I just really should care, but I do.
I promised myself that I will not let my "swimsuit" insecurities get in the way this year like it does every year because who really cares anyways? NO ONE!!!! I feel bad that my kids miss out some times because of me. All because I don't want to be seen.
So time for me to be a big girl and enjoy this amazing weather with my sweet family and who gives a crap who I might see and just ENJOY it:) (not going to lie, I will be freaking out in the inside;) LOL
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Back in the zone!
Oh man, I am having the HARDEST time ever with my diet. By "diet" I mean eating healthy. Ugh I just can't get out of the funk. But I do have to say that I started back up with my workouts and starting to feel so much better, and I have done a little better with my diet this week but not as good as I want. Sometimes I think taking a brake for a bit is actually a bad thing. For me anyways. Cheat days are a must but when I take a "brake" for a week or so, it turns into a month brake and soooooo hard to get back into the groove. Blahhhhhh
Remember how my main goal is to be "buff?" LOL I am going to hit that goal, and I hope I do this year. It will take some SERIOUS dedication, motivation and discipline but I know I can do it. I asked my Hubs tonight how long he thinks it would take me and he thinks maybe 6-9 months. Really I don't have a time frame. I know it takes time and I want to do it the healthy way but I found a pic on Pinterest (I know I have posted many before) but this is the perfect picture for me. I know some think this look is ugly, but I absolutely LOVE it!!!!! I have always been into very strong and fit bodies and I want to see if I can do it, and you know me, I love to do what most wouldn't do:) Actually I know I can. I just need to be 200% committed. Maybe this year, next year, when ever, but I will reach my goal one day.
First, I need to do some major research. I know what I do isn't enough. I need to learn what I should be doing to reach my goal. So for now this pic below is my "Dream body" Oh wait, I'm no longer going to "dream" I WILL reach my goal!!!!!!! :)
Remember how my main goal is to be "buff?" LOL I am going to hit that goal, and I hope I do this year. It will take some SERIOUS dedication, motivation and discipline but I know I can do it. I asked my Hubs tonight how long he thinks it would take me and he thinks maybe 6-9 months. Really I don't have a time frame. I know it takes time and I want to do it the healthy way but I found a pic on Pinterest (I know I have posted many before) but this is the perfect picture for me. I know some think this look is ugly, but I absolutely LOVE it!!!!! I have always been into very strong and fit bodies and I want to see if I can do it, and you know me, I love to do what most wouldn't do:) Actually I know I can. I just need to be 200% committed. Maybe this year, next year, when ever, but I will reach my goal one day.
First, I need to do some major research. I know what I do isn't enough. I need to learn what I should be doing to reach my goal. So for now this pic below is my "Dream body" Oh wait, I'm no longer going to "dream" I WILL reach my goal!!!!!!! :)
Sunday, May 5, 2013
3 hour spin class
So on Saturday May 4th, My friend and I did a 3 hour, yes 3 hour outside spin class. All the money went towards the MS society. I have to be honest, I was a little worried for this class. For one it's 3 HOURS and I haven't done spin in about 2 years so I knew it would hurt.
The class started at about 9:15ish and we were off. It was seriously sooooooo much fun!!! I had a blast. The weather was amazing. Warm with a cool breeze. They were passing out bagels, orange wedges, granola bars, water, Gatorade, spraying sun screen on everyone, giving out a ton of prizes, which by the way, I won a $10.00 gift card to a pizza joint:)
It was challenging at times but I did it:) It was AWESOME!!! I for got how much I love and miss spin. I want to try and go to one spin class a week.
I am also surprised that I am not really sore at all. My bum is a tiny bit and my legs aren't at all. I guess my body was ready for it since I've been running a ton.
I can't wait to do this again next year:)
The class started at about 9:15ish and we were off. It was seriously sooooooo much fun!!! I had a blast. The weather was amazing. Warm with a cool breeze. They were passing out bagels, orange wedges, granola bars, water, Gatorade, spraying sun screen on everyone, giving out a ton of prizes, which by the way, I won a $10.00 gift card to a pizza joint:)
It was challenging at times but I did it:) It was AWESOME!!! I for got how much I love and miss spin. I want to try and go to one spin class a week.
I am also surprised that I am not really sore at all. My bum is a tiny bit and my legs aren't at all. I guess my body was ready for it since I've been running a ton.
I can't wait to do this again next year:)
Recipes for May
I am going to try and do my whole month of May menu and I really wanted to try some new healthy recipes out. Just click on each link to get the recipe and after I have made it, I'll come back and write what I think about it:)
Here are a few things we will be having this month. I don't have it organized just yet, but you can get an idea of what we will be having. I hope they all turn out good:)
Chicken Marsala
I will not be using mushroom because we don't like them and I will not use parsley because I think it's a waste. LOL I will not be eating the chicken since I don't eat meat, but I will make some Quinoa and put the sauce on it and maybe add some black beans.
http://www.closetcooking.com/2012/11/chicken-marsala.html
BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad
I will not be eating chicken on mine, but I will add some BBQ sauce to my meal.I think this looks really good:)
http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/2013/02/bbq-chicken-quinoa-salad.html
Cabbage Rolls
I will not be using the wild rice like it calls for. I will use Quinoa. I will also make some with ground beef for my family and some with black bean for me. Can't wait to try it:)
http://melissaknorris.com/2012/04/18/pioneering-today-slow-cooker-cabbage-rolls-recipe/
Pizzadilla
Now these I make all the time and we all LOVE them. I love it because it seriously feels like I am eating a good ol piece of fatty pizza, but it's healthy:) I will eat a little pepperoni (I know weird) but I have been using the turkey ones lately and they taste just as good and so much better for you:)
You can just look at the picture and see how to make them. YUMMM
http://pinterest.com/pin/49961877087573010/
Blackened Chicken and Cilantro Limo Quinoa
http://www.sarcasticcooking.com/2012/03/15/blackened-chicken-and-cilantro-lime-quinoa/
Honey sesame Chicken
I've made this many times and my husband loves it. I serve it over brown rice.
http://veryculinary.com/2012/02/09/crock-pot-honey-sesame-chicken/
Here are a few things we will be having this month. I don't have it organized just yet, but you can get an idea of what we will be having. I hope they all turn out good:)
Chicken Marsala
I will not be using mushroom because we don't like them and I will not use parsley because I think it's a waste. LOL I will not be eating the chicken since I don't eat meat, but I will make some Quinoa and put the sauce on it and maybe add some black beans.
http://www.closetcooking.com/2012/11/chicken-marsala.html
BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad
I will not be eating chicken on mine, but I will add some BBQ sauce to my meal.I think this looks really good:)
http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/2013/02/bbq-chicken-quinoa-salad.html
Cabbage Rolls
I will not be using the wild rice like it calls for. I will use Quinoa. I will also make some with ground beef for my family and some with black bean for me. Can't wait to try it:)
http://melissaknorris.com/2012/04/18/pioneering-today-slow-cooker-cabbage-rolls-recipe/
Pizzadilla
Now these I make all the time and we all LOVE them. I love it because it seriously feels like I am eating a good ol piece of fatty pizza, but it's healthy:) I will eat a little pepperoni (I know weird) but I have been using the turkey ones lately and they taste just as good and so much better for you:)
You can just look at the picture and see how to make them. YUMMM
http://pinterest.com/pin/49961877087573010/
Blackened Chicken and Cilantro Limo Quinoa
http://www.sarcasticcooking.com/2012/03/15/blackened-chicken-and-cilantro-lime-quinoa/
Honey sesame Chicken
I've made this many times and my husband loves it. I serve it over brown rice.
http://veryculinary.com/2012/02/09/crock-pot-honey-sesame-chicken/
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time to get in the Zone........ again!!!
Oh man, this month I haven't done well with my diet at all. For one, I needed to eat a lot of complex carbs for my Marathon, but those healthy complex carbs turned into, french fries, toast, cereal and more:( It's crazy how easy and fast you can fall back into your old habits. I also haven't worked out since my race which was 5 days ago. I am almost fully recovered but my feet and ankle are still pretty sore. They feel more bruised then anything. I've decided that I will rest until Monday, then start back at it again. I'm not so worried about my workouts, it's my diet. I really need to get back into the the zone and eating healthy. Oh and it's also been hard to eat healthy because my boys are off track now and are bored staying home, so we are always going out to eat.
Really, it's just excuse after excuse but I can and will do it:)
Swimsuit session is almost here!!!!!!!!!!!
Really, it's just excuse after excuse but I can and will do it:)
Swimsuit session is almost here!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
I DID IT!!!
Today is finally race day. The big 26.2 Marathon!!! Like I've said before, I have been freaking out all week. Just so, so nervous. Last night I got in bed at 12:00 and the last time I looked at the clock it was 12:45 and I for some reason woke up at 3:37 am (my alarm was set for 4:30) Actually wasn't tired at all when I got up. I got ready and my friend was at my house at 5:00 am.
When we got there, it was raining. I don't mind the rain, but I hate if it's pouring.
Right before we took of, we all did a moment of silence and sang the Boston song and we all held our fits in the air with our Boston bracelets on. It was such an amazing and emotional experience.
Finally it was time to RUN. Oh man, it was POURING. Withing 5 minutes, my clothes and hair were soaked and it was really cold and it pretty much rained the whole entire race.
I felt so strong and kept my pace around 8:40 all the way to mile 7, Couldn't believe how good I felt. Our course was awesome and I couldn't believe all the amazing people handing out food, drinks, candy, and even alcohol. haha Yes, the hippies we passen out alcohol for everyone. haha
My left knee started KILLING at mile 18. It was BAD. I seriously felt like I was galloping. It was so painful. Finally I got to mile 22 and was so surprised to see my hubby, my 2 little boys, my Aunt, uncle, cousin and my besties husband. I instantly started to cry. I wasn't winded at all but my poor knee:( Seeing them cheering me on, I got the boost of energy that I needed to finish strong. From that point on, I don't think I ran a full mile without walking a bit. Oh and to make things worse, my GPS was off by almost 2 miles!!!!! Here I thought I was at mile 25 and it really was only mile 23. Ahhhhhhh but I had to keep going.
I could finally see the finish line and knew there was no way I could sprint this race, but guess what, I took off. Probably the fastest sprint I have ever done. I felt so good afterwards. My time was 4.48, but that is not my final time, I'm thinking I did it a minute or so faster, but wont know that for a few days. My sweet Dad was there to celebrate with me. My poor family had to wait in the pouring rain.
My husband couldn't believe how good I felt. He thought I would be crying and in pain. I mean my knee was killing and I was sore, but I was OK. After about 10 minutes, the pain started to come. I had to go to the aid station and get ice for my knee. OUCH!!!!!!!!!!
As I was sitting on chair icing my knee, here comes my bestie. I am so proud of her. She is amazing and I love how we always race together.
After we left the race, my husband and I went and got some food at Italian Village. I seriously could barley walk. I was FREEZING the whole time we were eating. I was still so soaked.
After lunch we came home. I had a very nice long hot bath, and I have been in bed ever since with ice on my knees. I got up to go to the bathroom and OMG my whole body KILLS!!!!!! This Mama is in some serious pain.
I want to thank everyone who has supported me on my Marathon journey. It's been a long, tough process but I DID IT!!!!!! My husband said "I am so proud of you" then I said "thanks, I am proud too" Hahah. For real, I am. I worked my butt off hard to be able to run this. I know one thing is for sure. I want to run another Marathon next year:)
My races are not over, I still have a few 5k's and 3 1/2 marathons that I will be running this year.
It feels so good to cross another thing off my buck list and I can now finally say " I have ran a FULL Marathon" and yes, I do feel like a bad ass just a little bit;) hahaha
Oh I have to thank you to everyone at the race who kept us all save. There were cops everywhere!! Even 2 helicopters watching over us at all times.
It's almost race time. Ahhhhhhh
We wrote "Boston" on the back of our legs
Added another medal to my board:) Excited to add at least 3 more this year:)
Almost to the finish line
Sprint time, and yes I beat that lady, but barley
In the freakin zone
All DONE!!! 26.2 MILES!!!!
WE DID IT!!!!
My beautiful flowers from my Aunt and Uncle
Feels sooooo good to be DONE
Here I am at mile 22 when I saw my family. I started cry. I was beyond SORE, my knee KILLED, and here was my family cheering me on. It was a very special moment.
When we got there, it was raining. I don't mind the rain, but I hate if it's pouring.
Right before we took of, we all did a moment of silence and sang the Boston song and we all held our fits in the air with our Boston bracelets on. It was such an amazing and emotional experience.
Finally it was time to RUN. Oh man, it was POURING. Withing 5 minutes, my clothes and hair were soaked and it was really cold and it pretty much rained the whole entire race.
I felt so strong and kept my pace around 8:40 all the way to mile 7, Couldn't believe how good I felt. Our course was awesome and I couldn't believe all the amazing people handing out food, drinks, candy, and even alcohol. haha Yes, the hippies we passen out alcohol for everyone. haha
My left knee started KILLING at mile 18. It was BAD. I seriously felt like I was galloping. It was so painful. Finally I got to mile 22 and was so surprised to see my hubby, my 2 little boys, my Aunt, uncle, cousin and my besties husband. I instantly started to cry. I wasn't winded at all but my poor knee:( Seeing them cheering me on, I got the boost of energy that I needed to finish strong. From that point on, I don't think I ran a full mile without walking a bit. Oh and to make things worse, my GPS was off by almost 2 miles!!!!! Here I thought I was at mile 25 and it really was only mile 23. Ahhhhhhh but I had to keep going.
I could finally see the finish line and knew there was no way I could sprint this race, but guess what, I took off. Probably the fastest sprint I have ever done. I felt so good afterwards. My time was 4.48, but that is not my final time, I'm thinking I did it a minute or so faster, but wont know that for a few days. My sweet Dad was there to celebrate with me. My poor family had to wait in the pouring rain.
My husband couldn't believe how good I felt. He thought I would be crying and in pain. I mean my knee was killing and I was sore, but I was OK. After about 10 minutes, the pain started to come. I had to go to the aid station and get ice for my knee. OUCH!!!!!!!!!!
As I was sitting on chair icing my knee, here comes my bestie. I am so proud of her. She is amazing and I love how we always race together.
After we left the race, my husband and I went and got some food at Italian Village. I seriously could barley walk. I was FREEZING the whole time we were eating. I was still so soaked.
After lunch we came home. I had a very nice long hot bath, and I have been in bed ever since with ice on my knees. I got up to go to the bathroom and OMG my whole body KILLS!!!!!! This Mama is in some serious pain.
I want to thank everyone who has supported me on my Marathon journey. It's been a long, tough process but I DID IT!!!!!! My husband said "I am so proud of you" then I said "thanks, I am proud too" Hahah. For real, I am. I worked my butt off hard to be able to run this. I know one thing is for sure. I want to run another Marathon next year:)
My races are not over, I still have a few 5k's and 3 1/2 marathons that I will be running this year.
It feels so good to cross another thing off my buck list and I can now finally say " I have ran a FULL Marathon" and yes, I do feel like a bad ass just a little bit;) hahaha
Oh I have to thank you to everyone at the race who kept us all save. There were cops everywhere!! Even 2 helicopters watching over us at all times.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
3 more days!!!
I can't believe I only have 3 more days until my race!!!! I remember when I signed up over 6 months ago, and how I wasn't sure how I was going to get through this. These last 16 weeks have been the hardest thing I have ever been through. Hours and hours of running, ran over 400 miles, weight training, changing my diet, and VERY sore legs/body.
As the days and hours go by, I am getting more and more nervous. I know I am more then ready for this race, but I am so nervous for the pain that I will be in:/ When ever I finish a really long run, I take a bath right away, but this time I can't do that. I probably wont be home until at least 2 hours after my race, and when you are in a race, you push yourself even harder and I will be running the furthest I have ever ran. I am SCARED!!!! I think I will have my husband bring Ice so I can ice my legs right when I finish. I have REALLY had to prepare myself mentally this week. I am more quite and trying to just rest and chill as much as possible. I'm not sleeping well and making myself have an upset stomach. That's how nervous I am:/
I can't wait to cross that finish line and to see my family there. My husband said he can't wait either, hahaha he's ready for me to be done for a bit with running, but that's not going to happen:) I have a race almost every month this year but this will be my only Full for the year and maybe for ever. We shall see if I do it again. My poor foot (my bad one that I had my surgeries on) is starting to act up this week and both my knees are acting up a little bit too.
Today I am scheduled for a 2 mile WALK. I think I will just do this walk on the treadmill at the gym so I can sit in the Sauna afterwards:)
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh
As the days and hours go by, I am getting more and more nervous. I know I am more then ready for this race, but I am so nervous for the pain that I will be in:/ When ever I finish a really long run, I take a bath right away, but this time I can't do that. I probably wont be home until at least 2 hours after my race, and when you are in a race, you push yourself even harder and I will be running the furthest I have ever ran. I am SCARED!!!! I think I will have my husband bring Ice so I can ice my legs right when I finish. I have REALLY had to prepare myself mentally this week. I am more quite and trying to just rest and chill as much as possible. I'm not sleeping well and making myself have an upset stomach. That's how nervous I am:/
I can't wait to cross that finish line and to see my family there. My husband said he can't wait either, hahaha he's ready for me to be done for a bit with running, but that's not going to happen:) I have a race almost every month this year but this will be my only Full for the year and maybe for ever. We shall see if I do it again. My poor foot (my bad one that I had my surgeries on) is starting to act up this week and both my knees are acting up a little bit too.
Today I am scheduled for a 2 mile WALK. I think I will just do this walk on the treadmill at the gym so I can sit in the Sauna afterwards:)
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
I WILL RUN!!!!!!!
Yesterday was one of the biggest events for a runner. The Boston marathon. Not anyone can run this race, you have to qualify to run this race. I have a bunch of runner pages that I follow on facebook and I was so excited for my running community to run in this amazing event. As the day had gone by, I heard what had happened:( My heart just broke and I instantly started crying. Why, oh why are there such evil people in this world??? I fear for my children to grow up in such a scary evil world:(
In honor of everyone in Boston, I will be wearing one of my racing shirts. Most of the running pages I am a part of suggested that all us runners wear them.
This quote was from one of the running pages:
"I hope you'll join me in supporting our ENTIRE running family by wearing a race t-shirt tomorrow... Let's all stand together and let the world know that our runner's spirit is not broken, but stronger because we are a part of this amazing, resilient family.
Wearing a race t-shirt will not change what happened today, but it will help us find a way to heal and remind us all that we will rise again to run another day - NO ONE and no amount of hate will keep us from our goals and dreams.
We are runners.
And we will run."
I am proud to be a runner and wont stop. I am still running in the Salt lake Full Marathon this Saturday and I will be dedicating this race to Boston.
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