Another 5 miles down this morning. I was so frustrated getting through it because I kept pulling the release. Arg. I did get it done though, and even though my legs feel like Jell-O, I do feel better about this morning's run than I did Tuesday. I didn't do anything yesterday. Bad, I know. I was supposed to cross train 3 miles, but honestly, I just didn't think my body was up for it. I just feel tired, and my muscles feel worn. Honestly, I feel them after walking up the staircase at the house, and I do that at least 15 times in a day! So, yesterday I just took a day to recuperate and stretch. Hopefully I can get back in the groove in the next couple of weeks. Particularly in the next 20 days or so!
I still can't believe it's so close to race time. Wow.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Needing a kick start...
So, technically, I should have gotten up and ran yesterday, but when the alarm went off, I snoozed... and snoozed... and snoozed... and then reset the alarm. That in mind, I knew there was no snoozing for this morning. (Ok, so maybe just once!) I was on schedule to do 5 miles today, no biggie... been there, done that. Except this morning, it was really a challenge. I didn't do it. I did make it for 5 miles, but walked a lot more than I ran. It was just tough, and I felt so weak.
I hate making excuses, but I really think a big part of all this was my lack of rest this weekend. We had a go-go-go weekend and while I enjoyed every minute of it, my body just didn't get the rest that it really needed. Plus, there's a lot of extra things going on this week with Halloween on Saturday and everything. I'm just glad that this week the long run is only 10K. I should be able to knock it out quickly and spend the rest of the weekend reading a good book, passing out goodies to trick or treaters, and resting. Oh, resting... that sounds so wonderful!
Even though I didn't really push this morning, I am pleased that I did it. The rain was pouring and it would have been so easy to stay in bed and reset the alarm. I didn't do that, and I did finish 5 miles, so not a total waste. I still need to get some gels or beans - especially before next week. I'm writing that on "the list" right now!
So, in other news, dance was so fun yesterday, and I'm so looking forward to today. The kiddos got to dress up, dance to spooky music, and have a short party. I passed out glow sticks and rice krispie treats. I most liked the change in routine. Awesome new music, fun costumes, and goodies - what more could I ask for? Except great students - and they are definitely that!
I'm missing my family today for some reason - my OKC boys especially. I missed seeing them a couple of weeks back, but I know that I'll be seeing them at the finish line in a few weeks. I was also looking at Jackie's blog and was missing them. I haven't got to spend much time with Jacob recently either. Jeremy and I need to just take him for a day. He calls me Jesscup. Ha! So, now I've been a Tata (Blake - he couldn't get his Js for a while), Woowoo (Noah and Reid), and Jesscup. I love them all because they're all unique to my boys.
Ok - enough - got to work. Hope you all get to have a great day, maybe curled up at home reading a good book or playing board games.
I hate making excuses, but I really think a big part of all this was my lack of rest this weekend. We had a go-go-go weekend and while I enjoyed every minute of it, my body just didn't get the rest that it really needed. Plus, there's a lot of extra things going on this week with Halloween on Saturday and everything. I'm just glad that this week the long run is only 10K. I should be able to knock it out quickly and spend the rest of the weekend reading a good book, passing out goodies to trick or treaters, and resting. Oh, resting... that sounds so wonderful!
Even though I didn't really push this morning, I am pleased that I did it. The rain was pouring and it would have been so easy to stay in bed and reset the alarm. I didn't do that, and I did finish 5 miles, so not a total waste. I still need to get some gels or beans - especially before next week. I'm writing that on "the list" right now!
So, in other news, dance was so fun yesterday, and I'm so looking forward to today. The kiddos got to dress up, dance to spooky music, and have a short party. I passed out glow sticks and rice krispie treats. I most liked the change in routine. Awesome new music, fun costumes, and goodies - what more could I ask for? Except great students - and they are definitely that!
I'm missing my family today for some reason - my OKC boys especially. I missed seeing them a couple of weeks back, but I know that I'll be seeing them at the finish line in a few weeks. I was also looking at Jackie's blog and was missing them. I haven't got to spend much time with Jacob recently either. Jeremy and I need to just take him for a day. He calls me Jesscup. Ha! So, now I've been a Tata (Blake - he couldn't get his Js for a while), Woowoo (Noah and Reid), and Jesscup. I love them all because they're all unique to my boys.
Ok - enough - got to work. Hope you all get to have a great day, maybe curled up at home reading a good book or playing board games.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Love the Mud!
This Saturday, Blake and I participated in the LR Mud Run. It was so much fun. Definitely a little harder than I thought it would be, but still a lot of fun. B did SO good and I am so proud of him. He ran almost the whole first mile (almost wore me out), a little of the second and probably the last half mile or so. We were so hot by the
time we finished that the mud felt great! It was a little harder to get through than I thought it would be. Every time we took a step our foot would sink, and down we would go. As you can tell, we found that it was easier to crawl than walk. 
I know I already said how proud I was of B, but I really am. He did such an awesome job. Hopefully, he'll want to run some more races - or at least the Mud Run again next year. We also think we need to get Noah in on the action. We were so excited when we finished - mostly because getting through the mud was so tiring. Mom, Dad, Melanie, and Jeremy were waiting for us, cheering us on which made it all so much better!
Sunday, Jeremy and I went hunting. We saw around 6 deer, two were bucks (though I only saw one of them). The buck was moving too fast for a shot though. By the time Jeremy got his gun in position he was gone. We heard a shot a few minutes later, probably someone else got him. Then a little one came up, almost all the way to the stand, walking around, eating - definitely not easily spooked. It was pretty cool watching it poke around in the grass doing its thing.
Afterwards, we visited with Phyllis which was really nice. Then we got home, watched TV, ate lasagna, and made Rice Krispie treats for my little dancers this week. Halloween parties and rain - what a great combination! Ha! Running tomorrow - 5 miles. Wish me luck! Only 4 more weeks. Wow.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Hebrews 12:1
"… let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us." Hebrews 12:1
So - I know this isn't really talking about a "race" like what I'm preparing for, but it is still very inspiring. This was KLOVE's word of the day for yesterday. A nice reminder to put Him first and all things are possible.
Yesterday was 7 miles, and I did it in about 1.5 hours. It didn't seem that long while I was running, which is good! I was wondering how 2 hours would feel. It went well and I felt good. I still need to find some sport beans/gels, and Rod said I could probably find some at Wal-Mart, which is good considering there's not much else to choose from here!
7 miles is a little unbelievable, but what's more so is that I'm almost a month away from running the whole thing. I'm serious - look at the ticker! When I started this thing it seemed like it was going to be such a huge process, and honestly, I wasn't that certain of the outcome. Now, mentally I think I'm there. I know I can do this. I've already run a little more than half the total race. The rest will be small potatoes!
This weekend I'm traveling with Suzie to a dance convention. I'm super excited about it. I think a little kick to the creativity will do me good. I will admit, dance is getting easier though. I'm starting to feel my own and am feeling capable of winging it a little bit. I think the weekend will just add to the confidence!
The last couple weeks have been busy, which explains my lack of posting. This week and next week should be normal, so hopefully I'll have time to write. I've tried, again, to add the comment link to my page. I just don't know what's going on with that! I do think if you click on the title of the post it will take you to the comment page.
Hook 'em!!!
So - I know this isn't really talking about a "race" like what I'm preparing for, but it is still very inspiring. This was KLOVE's word of the day for yesterday. A nice reminder to put Him first and all things are possible.
Yesterday was 7 miles, and I did it in about 1.5 hours. It didn't seem that long while I was running, which is good! I was wondering how 2 hours would feel. It went well and I felt good. I still need to find some sport beans/gels, and Rod said I could probably find some at Wal-Mart, which is good considering there's not much else to choose from here!
7 miles is a little unbelievable, but what's more so is that I'm almost a month away from running the whole thing. I'm serious - look at the ticker! When I started this thing it seemed like it was going to be such a huge process, and honestly, I wasn't that certain of the outcome. Now, mentally I think I'm there. I know I can do this. I've already run a little more than half the total race. The rest will be small potatoes!
This weekend I'm traveling with Suzie to a dance convention. I'm super excited about it. I think a little kick to the creativity will do me good. I will admit, dance is getting easier though. I'm starting to feel my own and am feeling capable of winging it a little bit. I think the weekend will just add to the confidence!
The last couple weeks have been busy, which explains my lack of posting. This week and next week should be normal, so hopefully I'll have time to write. I've tried, again, to add the comment link to my page. I just don't know what's going on with that! I do think if you click on the title of the post it will take you to the comment page.
Hook 'em!!!
Monday, October 5, 2009
It's a Wonderful Life
Wonderful runs - I may have already said, but Wed I ran 4 miles in 48 mins. Very good for me. Then Sat, I ran 6 miles in about 1 hr 10 min. Also very good for me! I was pushing hard Sat. I wanted to be home by 8:30 and it was about 8:40 when I got finished. I was starting to feel exhausted around 4.5, but I kept pushing just so I could finish.
I had a great day Friday with B at the park. We always have a good time there and the weather was so nice. I actually got cold in the shade while he and Jeremy were tossing the football. Friday night we had a little shin dig with Don Juan's, cake, and ice cream. I got a belt for when I run to hold water and something small (I'm thinking gels or beans) in the zipper. I also got Beatles Rock Band (WOO HOO!), a yummy smelling candle, and money for new running shoes - or maybe pants - or maybe both, if I can find a good deal!
Sat I also decorated outside for Halloween/fall. Mom and I made a quick trip to many, many stores Sat before they left and we got some goodies for decorating. I'm pleased with the look. I just need to work on the yard/plants a little bit. I'm contemplating digging up my plants, then replanting them next spring - not because they won't last the winter, but because I think if I babied them and laid some good weed stopper, they might do better next year.
Last night I watched Three Rivers. Not ER, but might be my next TV indulgence. It was good, but being the first show a lot of it was getting you introduced to the characters and what not. Still good though. It did make me miss ER. I told Jeremy it's just sad - after 14 years, I just don't know what to do! So, this morning while running on the treadmill, I watched an episode from last season, and it was just as good as it was the first time. Hmmm... dear sweet, ER.
Today should continue to be a good day! Short run tomorrow, 4 miles on Wed, then a 3.2 miler on Friday. It should actually be a fairly easy week, which is good because next week will be very odd so I've got to get my training adjusted to fit. I've done that, which is why I'll be running Friday instead of Saturday. Either way, I've worked it out and I'm ready!
Hard to believe I'm almost half way there...
I had a great day Friday with B at the park. We always have a good time there and the weather was so nice. I actually got cold in the shade while he and Jeremy were tossing the football. Friday night we had a little shin dig with Don Juan's, cake, and ice cream. I got a belt for when I run to hold water and something small (I'm thinking gels or beans) in the zipper. I also got Beatles Rock Band (WOO HOO!), a yummy smelling candle, and money for new running shoes - or maybe pants - or maybe both, if I can find a good deal!
Sat I also decorated outside for Halloween/fall. Mom and I made a quick trip to many, many stores Sat before they left and we got some goodies for decorating. I'm pleased with the look. I just need to work on the yard/plants a little bit. I'm contemplating digging up my plants, then replanting them next spring - not because they won't last the winter, but because I think if I babied them and laid some good weed stopper, they might do better next year.
Last night I watched Three Rivers. Not ER, but might be my next TV indulgence. It was good, but being the first show a lot of it was getting you introduced to the characters and what not. Still good though. It did make me miss ER. I told Jeremy it's just sad - after 14 years, I just don't know what to do! So, this morning while running on the treadmill, I watched an episode from last season, and it was just as good as it was the first time. Hmmm... dear sweet, ER.
Today should continue to be a good day! Short run tomorrow, 4 miles on Wed, then a 3.2 miler on Friday. It should actually be a fairly easy week, which is good because next week will be very odd so I've got to get my training adjusted to fit. I've done that, which is why I'll be running Friday instead of Saturday. Either way, I've worked it out and I'm ready!
Hard to believe I'm almost half way there...
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Love the Weather, Love the Run
Back up to yesterday, another 4 mile run that was FANTASTIC! I ran 4 miles in 48 mins. and some change. I consider this to be excellent since it's only 10 mins. longer than my best 5K. I really pushed myself, and felt great. That's what I need to do - even on longer runs. I need to work harder at keeping a better pace rather than just lolloping along and getting it finished. I know that the harder I work at it now the easier the 13.1 miles will be on race day. (Which by the way is now less than 2 months!!!) And trust me, I did push. There were moments when I just wanted to stop, but I kept telling myself - it's only 2.1 more miles or it's only 1 more mile.
The weather helped tremendously. It was nice and cool, and even though I still looked like I had just gotten out of the sweat shower, it was so wonderful. I'm just ready for the weather to stay this way. I love fall, and from the way the newscasters are talking, the cooler weather and amount of rain we've had should make for very vibrant colors this year. I can't wait. Fall is just wonderful - particularly since it's followed by my favorite season. (Winter, just in case you didn't know.)
Fall also means FAIR TIME, Saw movies, and fun holiday decor. I just love the warm colors. I've convinced Jeremy that we should go to the state fair this year. I say convinced like it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do when it wasn't. My convincing basically consisted of me saying I think we should go to the fair and him saying Ok. :) He's easy to convince and I'm easy to please. I LOVE FAIR FOOD!!!! Ice cream and caramel apples - cotton candy and gyros - plus all the awesome games and prizes you can win... ok, so maybe not awesome prizes, but fun memories anyway. Growing up my brother always took me to the fair. We went on the day when you could ride for a quarter and we always had SO much fun. Now he's got me running - guess he's kind of like a hero or something to me. Better yet, he's like a super hero - with a really cool costume for Halloween.
Ok - time to get back to it. Dance tonight, then I'm taking off tomorrow to hang out at home. B, mom and dad are coming to town, so B and I are going to have fun. He's such an awesome kid (as are all my boys) and I enjoy time spent with him.
Happy Thursday - Happy weekend!!!
The weather helped tremendously. It was nice and cool, and even though I still looked like I had just gotten out of the sweat shower, it was so wonderful. I'm just ready for the weather to stay this way. I love fall, and from the way the newscasters are talking, the cooler weather and amount of rain we've had should make for very vibrant colors this year. I can't wait. Fall is just wonderful - particularly since it's followed by my favorite season. (Winter, just in case you didn't know.)
Fall also means FAIR TIME, Saw movies, and fun holiday decor. I just love the warm colors. I've convinced Jeremy that we should go to the state fair this year. I say convinced like it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do when it wasn't. My convincing basically consisted of me saying I think we should go to the fair and him saying Ok. :) He's easy to convince and I'm easy to please. I LOVE FAIR FOOD!!!! Ice cream and caramel apples - cotton candy and gyros - plus all the awesome games and prizes you can win... ok, so maybe not awesome prizes, but fun memories anyway. Growing up my brother always took me to the fair. We went on the day when you could ride for a quarter and we always had SO much fun. Now he's got me running - guess he's kind of like a hero or something to me. Better yet, he's like a super hero - with a really cool costume for Halloween.
Ok - time to get back to it. Dance tonight, then I'm taking off tomorrow to hang out at home. B, mom and dad are coming to town, so B and I are going to have fun. He's such an awesome kid (as are all my boys) and I enjoy time spent with him.
Happy Thursday - Happy weekend!!!
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