On my last trip to our local running store, Run Fit Sports, I looked at getting some more shoes. I have tried all week to get over there. I had my gift certificates in my hand and I was like a kid at Christmas wanting to spend them.
While I was there, Chad had asked me to try some different shoes this time. He had me walk down the floor with no shoes on and told me that I did not need to be in the 2150's anymore. He told me that my arch had changed from the weight loss and more miles that I have put on last year. I have been battling issues with sore muscles across my big toe and top of my foot. Chad explained to me that the two shoes have different flex points on the shoes and that could be my problem.
I HOPE THIS FIXES MY PROBLEMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My feet have been hurting for a while and I could not figure out what the problem was or why it would not go away. I will find out soon as I am going to run my next marathon in 3 weeks. I hope that we get some good weather this week so I can get so miles logged into my new shoes.
Well hopefully my next post will be of some good news of foot relief. Have a great week.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Under construction
I have taken this week off from running to let my legs and body rest. I have been putting in alot of miles over the last couple of weeks. I am now 1/2 way through my bucket list of 6 marathons in 6 months. I thought this was going to alot easier than I thought but boy was I wrong.
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel but I am just hoping it is not a train and I am in a tunnel. I don't know why I start to think like this when I take time off from running. If I go at least 3 times a week, I am ok. I guess I just need to run in order to keep my mind straight.
Well since I have not been running, I have had time to think about how I can change up my blog page and make it friendlier. I would like to put pictures and logos of stores that have helped me and continue to help. Over the next several days, I will be adding different things that hopefully will add some enlightenment to my site.
Until then, have a great day.
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel but I am just hoping it is not a train and I am in a tunnel. I don't know why I start to think like this when I take time off from running. If I go at least 3 times a week, I am ok. I guess I just need to run in order to keep my mind straight.
Well since I have not been running, I have had time to think about how I can change up my blog page and make it friendlier. I would like to put pictures and logos of stores that have helped me and continue to help. Over the next several days, I will be adding different things that hopefully will add some enlightenment to my site.
Until then, have a great day.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Last long run with the Macon Galloway group
Yesterday was a great day. It was the last long run before getting ready for the 26.2 with Donna Marathon on Feb 21. It was suppose to get into the low 60's but never got over 45 degrees. There was about 16 or so that braved the temps to go out and attempt 25 miles today. This was going to be a long painful and mental run cause the group had never been that far before. I was lucky to be able to run with them and remember how I felt on my long run before my first marathon.
There were 2 groups that treked off onto 2 different paths to log in their miles. We took an easier route, well we thought it was going to be flat and easy. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
During the run, we had 2 people that had encountered some minor injuries that played it smart and went back to the vehicles before something bad happened. They rest of us went along and finished our plan. I know that my normal runs would have been a little faster than what went but I was able to share some stories of my past marathons. We talked about what to pack, when to double check to make sure you have everything and what to do the last couple of days before the big day.
I was glad to have been around a special group of runners. I have run with others before, but being around this group made me remember why I got into running. Going out running and then going and have a great fellowship afterwards. It is not about PR's ( which are nice when you get them but not everyday ) but it is about being able to go out and finish something you put your heart into. That is what running to me is all about.
So now it is about 3 weeks to go before the big race and my body is in taper mode. Back to back weekends of 26.2 and 25 miles is playing a toll on me today. I am sore and my hips are hurting. I will probably get into the pool this week so that I can have some low impact workouts. Until then, have a wonderful week.
There were 2 groups that treked off onto 2 different paths to log in their miles. We took an easier route, well we thought it was going to be flat and easy. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
During the run, we had 2 people that had encountered some minor injuries that played it smart and went back to the vehicles before something bad happened. They rest of us went along and finished our plan. I know that my normal runs would have been a little faster than what went but I was able to share some stories of my past marathons. We talked about what to pack, when to double check to make sure you have everything and what to do the last couple of days before the big day.
I was glad to have been around a special group of runners. I have run with others before, but being around this group made me remember why I got into running. Going out running and then going and have a great fellowship afterwards. It is not about PR's ( which are nice when you get them but not everyday ) but it is about being able to go out and finish something you put your heart into. That is what running to me is all about.
So now it is about 3 weeks to go before the big race and my body is in taper mode. Back to back weekends of 26.2 and 25 miles is playing a toll on me today. I am sore and my hips are hurting. I will probably get into the pool this week so that I can have some low impact workouts. Until then, have a wonderful week.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
10 Happy Things
I was recently tagged by Stef to write about the 10 things that make me happy. When I first thought about this I was not sure I could come up with that many but now that I have thought about it, I think this is going to be easy.
1. Family... If it were not for my family, I would not be a runner. I have such a supportive group of people at home that some days it makes it easy to go running. They are my best coaching and support staff.
2.Friends... Well this one is almost too obvious. When I need someone to go run with, all I have to do is pick up the phone and then I will have someone to join me for a run or to just get me on the base so that I can run with any traffic. My friends have pushed me to journeys I thought I would never conquer and never attempt.
3.Helping others... If you know me you know I am a paramedic. I got into this career to help people but I am now talking about this right now. I am talking about helping others in running and health. I know that I am struggling with my weight issues but I love giving inspirational thoughts and motivational speeches while I run.
4.Improvement... I use to think that any improvement in running was only in the form of PR's but I have found that not to be true. It could come as not putting on any weight for the week. It could be running a race at the same time but having a quicker and better recovery time in the healing of my legs and body.
5.My Salvation... This one should have been put in at number one because with God, I could do nothing and I mean nothing. He has given me deep down strength when I have hit rock bottom. I have had some long talks with him when I have been on some of my marathons but I was still able to finish.
6.Group meals...And you thought I would not talk about food. I love when I get a chance to go out and eat with my friends. It could be at a pasta dinner or just go out for a snack. It gives me a chance to find out what races people are doing or going to be doing so they can PRESSURE me into doing that my mind is saying "You are crazy". But I still do it.
7.Seeing people's faces... I mean when I am in line at packet pickup for the marathons I have done in the past, I love to see other runners. It is so funny when people ask me "Are you doing the half also" and I get a chance to watch their jaws drop when I tell them "No, I am here for the marathon and this is not my first one".
8.Bike rides...I almost forgot how much fun it is to get out and go for a bike ride. When I was about 15, I went on my 1st century (100 mile) ride and I did not think anything about it. Now I look back and think it was a big accomplishment and a start of something great. I love getting on my TREK and riding the streets of Ga. Whether it is going out for a 40 mile ride or a quick 20 mile ride while training for a TRI, I just love it. I think deep down inside, I still want to meet and ride with Lance one day. Oh how cool that would be for this big boy.
9.When things are in order...This could be at work, home or out running. I just like it when things are going like they are suppose too. I don't like knowing I will have to come to a crossroad in life and have to make a choice. I have been known to make some bad choices before in the past. I don't like hitting speed bumps in life because they tend to make you slow down and look around. I just like it when things are going right and everyone is happy.
10.Reaching a goal...This could be something small or big. I have not had good success in the past on keeping my goals. I am not much of a long term person. I like to have quick goals so that I can reach out and finish them. I have an attention problem and it is hard for me to remember what I am suppose to be doing. I did my 1st TRI last year and I thought this was a huge accomplishment for me. This was something that took me a couple of months of preparation and training. Now I am in the process for participating in my 1st Half-Ironman in Sept so this is going to really push myself. I have run 3 marathons in the last 3 months and have 3 more to go. I set a goal of running 6 marathons in 6 months and so far, I am on track to conquer and finish this goal.
I thought this was going to be harder to write but once I sat down, I was able to do this in a matter of minutes. There are so many other things in life that make me happy but I was asked to write 1o things. I think if I were to keep going, I could publish at least 1000 things.
Sometimes I just have to sit down and write about things to keep me going but I love to share my thoughts with others and read the feed back. During my last marathon at the WRAFB, I had a couple of people tell me that they have been reading my blogs and like them. That could have been number 11. I like it when people tell me they have followed my blogs. I just hope that one day it will help someone the same way I have received help. Sometimes it only takes a word of hope or wisdom. I might not be a smart runner but I try and catch myself listening to others and spreading the wealth.
Have a great week....
1. Family... If it were not for my family, I would not be a runner. I have such a supportive group of people at home that some days it makes it easy to go running. They are my best coaching and support staff.
2.Friends... Well this one is almost too obvious. When I need someone to go run with, all I have to do is pick up the phone and then I will have someone to join me for a run or to just get me on the base so that I can run with any traffic. My friends have pushed me to journeys I thought I would never conquer and never attempt.
3.Helping others... If you know me you know I am a paramedic. I got into this career to help people but I am now talking about this right now. I am talking about helping others in running and health. I know that I am struggling with my weight issues but I love giving inspirational thoughts and motivational speeches while I run.
4.Improvement... I use to think that any improvement in running was only in the form of PR's but I have found that not to be true. It could come as not putting on any weight for the week. It could be running a race at the same time but having a quicker and better recovery time in the healing of my legs and body.
5.My Salvation... This one should have been put in at number one because with God, I could do nothing and I mean nothing. He has given me deep down strength when I have hit rock bottom. I have had some long talks with him when I have been on some of my marathons but I was still able to finish.
6.Group meals...And you thought I would not talk about food. I love when I get a chance to go out and eat with my friends. It could be at a pasta dinner or just go out for a snack. It gives me a chance to find out what races people are doing or going to be doing so they can PRESSURE me into doing that my mind is saying "You are crazy". But I still do it.
7.Seeing people's faces... I mean when I am in line at packet pickup for the marathons I have done in the past, I love to see other runners. It is so funny when people ask me "Are you doing the half also" and I get a chance to watch their jaws drop when I tell them "No, I am here for the marathon and this is not my first one".
8.Bike rides...I almost forgot how much fun it is to get out and go for a bike ride. When I was about 15, I went on my 1st century (100 mile) ride and I did not think anything about it. Now I look back and think it was a big accomplishment and a start of something great. I love getting on my TREK and riding the streets of Ga. Whether it is going out for a 40 mile ride or a quick 20 mile ride while training for a TRI, I just love it. I think deep down inside, I still want to meet and ride with Lance one day. Oh how cool that would be for this big boy.
9.When things are in order...This could be at work, home or out running. I just like it when things are going like they are suppose too. I don't like knowing I will have to come to a crossroad in life and have to make a choice. I have been known to make some bad choices before in the past. I don't like hitting speed bumps in life because they tend to make you slow down and look around. I just like it when things are going right and everyone is happy.
10.Reaching a goal...This could be something small or big. I have not had good success in the past on keeping my goals. I am not much of a long term person. I like to have quick goals so that I can reach out and finish them. I have an attention problem and it is hard for me to remember what I am suppose to be doing. I did my 1st TRI last year and I thought this was a huge accomplishment for me. This was something that took me a couple of months of preparation and training. Now I am in the process for participating in my 1st Half-Ironman in Sept so this is going to really push myself. I have run 3 marathons in the last 3 months and have 3 more to go. I set a goal of running 6 marathons in 6 months and so far, I am on track to conquer and finish this goal.
I thought this was going to be harder to write but once I sat down, I was able to do this in a matter of minutes. There are so many other things in life that make me happy but I was asked to write 1o things. I think if I were to keep going, I could publish at least 1000 things.
Sometimes I just have to sit down and write about things to keep me going but I love to share my thoughts with others and read the feed back. During my last marathon at the WRAFB, I had a couple of people tell me that they have been reading my blogs and like them. That could have been number 11. I like it when people tell me they have followed my blogs. I just hope that one day it will help someone the same way I have received help. Sometimes it only takes a word of hope or wisdom. I might not be a smart runner but I try and catch myself listening to others and spreading the wealth.
Have a great week....
Sunday, January 17, 2010
A special thanks
I forgot to post and say a very big special thank you to Run Fit Sports for their part in the race yesterday. They had a drawing for a $100.00 gift certificate and guess who won ..........
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Well for now I am not using going to be using any running shoes for a couple of days so that the old legs can have a break.
Have a great week.
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ME. Yep that is right. I am a proud new owner of a $100.00 gift certificate and I cant wait to use it. I am probably going to get a new pair of shoes but I dont know which ones.
Well for now I am not using going to be using any running shoes for a couple of days so that the old legs can have a break.
Have a great week.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Museum of Aviation recap
WOW I am so tired right now but I want to post this before I forget about anything. I just got through with lunch and I am getting sleepy listening to this rain.
Today I got up like I would for any other race. Woke up 1 hour before wanting to leave, made myself a peanut butter and banana sandwich with some Poweraid and out the door. We left and I was hoping the rain would hold off today. It did not. It started to rain after we got to the museum. I got us some chairs to sit in and wait for the race to start. I had about 1 hour to wait cause we got there early. I had friends calling us and telling us that they were stuck in traffic for about 1/2 mile in 3 different directions. I was glad we got there early.
When I got there I saw that Mercedes was doing a give away of a $100 gift certificate to Run Fit Sports. I had to put my name in the box. Then I looked up and it was my old friend Rob that I use to work with at Oshman's Sporting Goods at the Macon Mall. I had not seen him in about 20 years. It was great to meet up with an old friend and get caught up on the old days.
I met up with FM to get my special gel he made for me. It is so good and smells like baby aspirin. YUMMY!!!!! Now I waited to meet up with Steve to get some sport beans. I finally saw him when we were getting in line for the race. Now I am ready to run. Gel, beans and water. BOOM, time to run.
Off and running telling Steve that I was running a 2:15/1 ratio today cause that is how I roll. Galloway style. It rocks. I was keeping an overall pace of 11:20 which was the pace I wanted to keep to try and PR today. Steve was telling me that we were running at a pace of 9 min/mile and then walking. I told him yep.
As we were running past mile 2 I heard someone behind me ask me if I was in the medical field. I told her yes and she said that she was also. I was trying my best to try and figure out who she was and vise-versa. She then told me that she use to be a nurse in Griffin and I told her I worked there about 12 years ago. She said what is your last name and I said Cook. Then it hit me that we use to work together in Griffin. Amy was running with her niece that was running her first half-marathon today. She said that she had not run past 4 miles before today. Steve decided to stay back with them and I took off on my own pace.
I was keeping the pace and feeling great. I was warming up so I decided when I saw Tommy around mile 8, I would toss him my jacket. I told him that I was feeling great and I was on track for a PR. We chatted for a couple of seconds and then I was off. Running past mile markers 9-12 and I was still feeling great. I then saw the 1/2 point turn around point and I looked at my watch and I noticed that I was about 3 minutes ahead of my PR time and pace. I felt great and started thinking how good it was be to finish in a sub 5.
I was going great UNTIL mile 16 when my legs started to cramp, feet got sore and I was hungry. I was made cause I was thinking that I was not going to make the time that I was on. I had to stop and walk and try and get the cramps to stop. Then it was off to running again. Now I am getting very cold from the rain and I was praying that Tommy would still be in his spot. I turned the corner, and there he was. Thank you Lord. I stopped under his tent, got my jacket and talked for a while. I told him that I was tired, cold and hungry. I now that I am not going to get any faster nor more proficient until I loose the weight. This has been a HUGE struggle for me and it is very disappointing. I feel like I am not a winner cause of this spare tire. I have tried to diet, run and watch what I eat but nothing is working for me. Well, enough of the pity party.
I decided around mile 20 that if I needed to walk in the rest of the race that I was ok with this idea. And that is what I started to do. In the process I ran into a lady that was running her 254 marathon. We shuffled and walked together and traded stories through out the end of the race. We made the last turn and came up to the where the finish line was at last year and guess what.........
it was not there. They moved it to the top of a big hill. WHY????? I don't know but I was just glad to finish and see my baby taking pictures of me. I got my medal with a time of 5:41 which through all the problems I had today, it was 1 minute faster than last year. I had to find something good to say about my time.
It was great to see so many Marathon Maniacs our there today. I have made some new friends. Another hello to Amy and Rob that I had not seen in about 15-20 years. Thank you to FM for the Gel and Steve for the sports beans. Thank you to Phil and Jamie for telling me that they thought I had slimmed up and lost weight. A shout out to the Galloway group including Kenny and Shannyn doing their first half-marathon today. Thank you to Deb who got me on the base for a training run, I hope you had a great race today. And to all the others that I saw today that said hello or helped me to finish, a big thank you.
Today I got up like I would for any other race. Woke up 1 hour before wanting to leave, made myself a peanut butter and banana sandwich with some Poweraid and out the door. We left and I was hoping the rain would hold off today. It did not. It started to rain after we got to the museum. I got us some chairs to sit in and wait for the race to start. I had about 1 hour to wait cause we got there early. I had friends calling us and telling us that they were stuck in traffic for about 1/2 mile in 3 different directions. I was glad we got there early.
When I got there I saw that Mercedes was doing a give away of a $100 gift certificate to Run Fit Sports. I had to put my name in the box. Then I looked up and it was my old friend Rob that I use to work with at Oshman's Sporting Goods at the Macon Mall. I had not seen him in about 20 years. It was great to meet up with an old friend and get caught up on the old days.
I met up with FM to get my special gel he made for me. It is so good and smells like baby aspirin. YUMMY!!!!! Now I waited to meet up with Steve to get some sport beans. I finally saw him when we were getting in line for the race. Now I am ready to run. Gel, beans and water. BOOM, time to run.
Off and running telling Steve that I was running a 2:15/1 ratio today cause that is how I roll. Galloway style. It rocks. I was keeping an overall pace of 11:20 which was the pace I wanted to keep to try and PR today. Steve was telling me that we were running at a pace of 9 min/mile and then walking. I told him yep.
As we were running past mile 2 I heard someone behind me ask me if I was in the medical field. I told her yes and she said that she was also. I was trying my best to try and figure out who she was and vise-versa. She then told me that she use to be a nurse in Griffin and I told her I worked there about 12 years ago. She said what is your last name and I said Cook. Then it hit me that we use to work together in Griffin. Amy was running with her niece that was running her first half-marathon today. She said that she had not run past 4 miles before today. Steve decided to stay back with them and I took off on my own pace.
I was keeping the pace and feeling great. I was warming up so I decided when I saw Tommy around mile 8, I would toss him my jacket. I told him that I was feeling great and I was on track for a PR. We chatted for a couple of seconds and then I was off. Running past mile markers 9-12 and I was still feeling great. I then saw the 1/2 point turn around point and I looked at my watch and I noticed that I was about 3 minutes ahead of my PR time and pace. I felt great and started thinking how good it was be to finish in a sub 5.
I was going great UNTIL mile 16 when my legs started to cramp, feet got sore and I was hungry. I was made cause I was thinking that I was not going to make the time that I was on. I had to stop and walk and try and get the cramps to stop. Then it was off to running again. Now I am getting very cold from the rain and I was praying that Tommy would still be in his spot. I turned the corner, and there he was. Thank you Lord. I stopped under his tent, got my jacket and talked for a while. I told him that I was tired, cold and hungry. I now that I am not going to get any faster nor more proficient until I loose the weight. This has been a HUGE struggle for me and it is very disappointing. I feel like I am not a winner cause of this spare tire. I have tried to diet, run and watch what I eat but nothing is working for me. Well, enough of the pity party.
I decided around mile 20 that if I needed to walk in the rest of the race that I was ok with this idea. And that is what I started to do. In the process I ran into a lady that was running her 254 marathon. We shuffled and walked together and traded stories through out the end of the race. We made the last turn and came up to the where the finish line was at last year and guess what.........
it was not there. They moved it to the top of a big hill. WHY????? I don't know but I was just glad to finish and see my baby taking pictures of me. I got my medal with a time of 5:41 which through all the problems I had today, it was 1 minute faster than last year. I had to find something good to say about my time.
It was great to see so many Marathon Maniacs our there today. I have made some new friends. Another hello to Amy and Rob that I had not seen in about 15-20 years. Thank you to FM for the Gel and Steve for the sports beans. Thank you to Phil and Jamie for telling me that they thought I had slimmed up and lost weight. A shout out to the Galloway group including Kenny and Shannyn doing their first half-marathon today. Thank you to Deb who got me on the base for a training run, I hope you had a great race today. And to all the others that I saw today that said hello or helped me to finish, a big thank you.
Race day
Today is race day for the Museum of Aviation Marathon and my nerves are in high gear. I have so much running through my mind right now. I cant change anything and only pray for the best. More to come later with the race report.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
tapering before the big one....
One week to go before the Aviation Marathon. My training schedule has been going great. I have been getting in 3 or 4 days a week with at least one day of running 18 plus miles. I have been on track for about the last 8 weeks. I think I have more miles logged in now than when I did my first marathon.
I still have questioned myself whether or not to run a 2:1 or a 3:1 ratio. I want to try and break a 5 hour time but I am not sure on what to do. I know that if I run longer times, then my overall pace can be slower than if I run lower intervals. I might try 3:1 for the first half and then change to 2:1 for the back half. I still don't know.
I am getting over a terrible virus this week. Last Sunday I went out for my longest training run ever. I was going to try and get in 23 miles but I had to settle for 21. Due to time limitations and a nagging foot, I was glad to be finished. It hit me Sunday night at midnight and I was laid up in the bed for about 3 days. No running this week trying to get the body back to normal.
I did not post last week about my weight loss. I know that I am still trying to get back to where I was before the holidays. I paid the price for the great food and now I am back to where I was at. I am still trying to loose about 1 to 2 pounds a week to slowly take it off so that it will stay off. My goal is to get down to about 230, 32 more pounds to go.
I am getting ready to take my son to the Monster Jam to see he favorite truck, Grave Digger. No running today for me but when it comes to my son, some things are worth missing. It is only suppose to be in the 30's this weekend with a cold wind. I am glad not to be running this weekend. This week will be spent on the treadmill at the Wellness Center.
For now have a blessed weekend and stay warm.
I still have questioned myself whether or not to run a 2:1 or a 3:1 ratio. I want to try and break a 5 hour time but I am not sure on what to do. I know that if I run longer times, then my overall pace can be slower than if I run lower intervals. I might try 3:1 for the first half and then change to 2:1 for the back half. I still don't know.
I am getting over a terrible virus this week. Last Sunday I went out for my longest training run ever. I was going to try and get in 23 miles but I had to settle for 21. Due to time limitations and a nagging foot, I was glad to be finished. It hit me Sunday night at midnight and I was laid up in the bed for about 3 days. No running this week trying to get the body back to normal.
I did not post last week about my weight loss. I know that I am still trying to get back to where I was before the holidays. I paid the price for the great food and now I am back to where I was at. I am still trying to loose about 1 to 2 pounds a week to slowly take it off so that it will stay off. My goal is to get down to about 230, 32 more pounds to go.
I am getting ready to take my son to the Monster Jam to see he favorite truck, Grave Digger. No running today for me but when it comes to my son, some things are worth missing. It is only suppose to be in the 30's this weekend with a cold wind. I am glad not to be running this weekend. This week will be spent on the treadmill at the Wellness Center.
For now have a blessed weekend and stay warm.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
My last long run
Today I went out for a long run of 23 miles. I was joining the Galloway group for my last long run before the Aviation Marathon. It was OMG COLD today. When we started it was about 27 with a slight breeze. Everyone was dresses as though you could not tell who was who unless they spoke.
It was nice to finally meet Brandi who is in charge of the Galloway group. We have been e-mailing each other but it is nice to put a face with the letters. I stood around listening to everyone talking about wanting to go home and get warm and I was wanting to agree but I knew I had to get this run completed. We finally got the runners together and we were off.
It was a slow start but that was o.k. It is a good thing to start out slow and warn up for the first mile. Today was going to be a long day. I knew that I needed to be through by 3:30 and get back home. While we started slow, the pace picked up quickly.
It is hard for me to write right now cause my mind is spent. My body is sore and I am hungry. I know that there is alot of things that I could talk about right now but I will be back.
In recap, Thank you to the Galloway group for letting me join yall and a big thank you to Brandi and Jennifer for letting me run with yall and talk about my crazy stories. Have a great week and keep up the great work.
It was nice to finally meet Brandi who is in charge of the Galloway group. We have been e-mailing each other but it is nice to put a face with the letters. I stood around listening to everyone talking about wanting to go home and get warm and I was wanting to agree but I knew I had to get this run completed. We finally got the runners together and we were off.
It was a slow start but that was o.k. It is a good thing to start out slow and warn up for the first mile. Today was going to be a long day. I knew that I needed to be through by 3:30 and get back home. While we started slow, the pace picked up quickly.
It is hard for me to write right now cause my mind is spent. My body is sore and I am hungry. I know that there is alot of things that I could talk about right now but I will be back.
In recap, Thank you to the Galloway group for letting me join yall and a big thank you to Brandi and Jennifer for letting me run with yall and talk about my crazy stories. Have a great week and keep up the great work.
A cold run
As I am getting ready to go out for my last long run before the Aviation Marathon, I am pondering the cold conditions. I know that I need to get out there and prepare for the race, I just saw that the temps are not going to get out of the 30's today. BBBBBBRRRRRRR!!!!!!!
I have not had a good week with my weight loss. I am still trying to recover from the holidays from where I put the weight back on. I have not been going to the Wellness Center in the mornings before work. I have no-one to blame except for myself. I need, no I have to go in the mornings to get my sweat on before work to kick in the metabolism. I have seen that it works for me but I have been a slacker here lately.
NO MORE!!!!!
It is time to start out the new year right. I have broken records from last year and will post them soon when I get a chance to look back and compare the year in review. Until then, I am getting dressed for a cold run.
I have not had a good week with my weight loss. I am still trying to recover from the holidays from where I put the weight back on. I have not been going to the Wellness Center in the mornings before work. I have no-one to blame except for myself. I need, no I have to go in the mornings to get my sweat on before work to kick in the metabolism. I have seen that it works for me but I have been a slacker here lately.
NO MORE!!!!!
It is time to start out the new year right. I have broken records from last year and will post them soon when I get a chance to look back and compare the year in review. Until then, I am getting dressed for a cold run.
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