Good morning friends! We are headed out today on a two week long adventure! Today we all head to Albuquerque, tomorrow, the kids and I fly to Minneapolis to visit my folks for the week, and then NEXT Saturday we will fly from Minneapolis to TULSA where we will meet up with the Hubs and then spend a wonderful week with friends in Owasso! (that was quite the run-on sentence, yikes)
So I didn't run yesterday, or this morning. Nope. I have a myriad of excuses to offer, but I won't. I have been busy with being a mommy and trying to pack. Also, last night kicked off the NFL season and we went to a watch party at our neighbor's house (read beer and wings and see previous Oreo post). So running just didn't happen. I am packing running clothes though and will be running on our adventure. I will post again in a few days, once I am settled in MN and have internet access.
Have a wonderful weekend and wish me luck as I fly alone with a 3 year old and a 2 month old!!
mb
Friday, September 10, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
molasses with a side of awesomeness
Molasses. My official speed.
The goal for today was to actually propel myself 2 full miles. I set out on my usual path contemplating the impending "weeds of death" a quarter mile ahead. I passed the weeds well on the OTHER side of the street and kept moving. My throat stayed blissfully open and although my nose is VERY itchy now, no current signs of another asthma attack! Physically, today, I felt sluggish, but nothing hurt.
I ran the first full mile then walked for about 3 minutes. Big mistake. I should have gutted out at least another half mile.
Woulda. Coulda. Shoulda.
I ended up walking a rather large portion of the second mile, BUT I did it. I went 2 miles. Over all I averaged 12:06/mile. Say it with me. MO-LAS-SES. I am kicking myself for not having the mental toughness to keep going, but at the same time I am content that I completed the distance I set out to complete.
SIDE BAR OF AWESOMENESS:
I am so OVER maternity clothes. Seriously. I want to put on my OWN clothes, and not just any of my clothes my SKINNY clothes. AND I want them to comfortably fit! Sheesh! I am demanding! :)
Sigh....... I am making progress though! I was able to put on AND wear (outside the house) some of my regular running shorts! I don't dare even LOOK at my super cute, favorite Nike running shorts though. Nope, not for another 10 pounds. But, I am more than happy to wear the functional ones from Target!!
The goal for today was to actually propel myself 2 full miles. I set out on my usual path contemplating the impending "weeds of death" a quarter mile ahead. I passed the weeds well on the OTHER side of the street and kept moving. My throat stayed blissfully open and although my nose is VERY itchy now, no current signs of another asthma attack! Physically, today, I felt sluggish, but nothing hurt.
I ran the first full mile then walked for about 3 minutes. Big mistake. I should have gutted out at least another half mile.
Woulda. Coulda. Shoulda.
I ended up walking a rather large portion of the second mile, BUT I did it. I went 2 miles. Over all I averaged 12:06/mile. Say it with me. MO-LAS-SES. I am kicking myself for not having the mental toughness to keep going, but at the same time I am content that I completed the distance I set out to complete.
SIDE BAR OF AWESOMENESS:
I am so OVER maternity clothes. Seriously. I want to put on my OWN clothes, and not just any of my clothes my SKINNY clothes. AND I want them to comfortably fit! Sheesh! I am demanding! :)
Sigh....... I am making progress though! I was able to put on AND wear (outside the house) some of my regular running shorts! I don't dare even LOOK at my super cute, favorite Nike running shorts though. Nope, not for another 10 pounds. But, I am more than happy to wear the functional ones from Target!!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
love me some oreos
If I am really going to will myself across 13.1 miles under my own power then I should probably put the Double Stuff Oreos down (that's for you, Alyson). So since today is a rest day I thought I would talk about my ideal nutrition plan. Please note, in the previous sentence, the very intentional use of the word IDEAL. I am no expert. I don't have all the answers. I do know that I need to be smarter and not do anything crazy.
Enter The Eat Clean Diet. Originally a book written by Tosca Reno, there is a online whole community of people following this diet (which, by the way, is a bit misleading. It is really more of a lifestyle change). I love the simple, no nonsense principles and the fact that it isn't rocket science. It is information that we have all likely heard before, but don't exactly follow. For example EAT MORE VEGETABLES and less Ding Dongs. Food companies are in business to MAKE $$$, so keep that in mind when shopping. Marketing and branding are very powerful tools.
In general, I really like it. I also am no where near perfect at it. I try and eat more often and in SMALLER portions. I am trying to limit my added sugar intake to as little as possible (insert me sipping my Diet Coke, seriously). Really, it's all about making better choices as often as possible and trying to help myself out while maintaining a balanced life. If I want to perform at an optimal level (i.e. NOT die while trying to run 13.1 miles) then I need to typically have better fuel than wings and beer. And, let's be honest. I have 25 pounds of extra weight I am carrying around and eating a little healthier and losing those lbs would be beneficial for lots of reasons. In fact, I would be willing to bet that running will be a whole heck of a lot easier 25 pounds lighter......
Check out the website, particularly the online community called The Kitchen Table. Almost daily you can read incredible stories of people losing tons of weight and changing their lives for the better.
I am off to stretch and then sleep, (if Baby L allows) tomorrow I hit the pavement!
Enter The Eat Clean Diet. Originally a book written by Tosca Reno, there is a online whole community of people following this diet (which, by the way, is a bit misleading. It is really more of a lifestyle change). I love the simple, no nonsense principles and the fact that it isn't rocket science. It is information that we have all likely heard before, but don't exactly follow. For example EAT MORE VEGETABLES and less Ding Dongs. Food companies are in business to MAKE $$$, so keep that in mind when shopping. Marketing and branding are very powerful tools.
In general, I really like it. I also am no where near perfect at it. I try and eat more often and in SMALLER portions. I am trying to limit my added sugar intake to as little as possible (insert me sipping my Diet Coke, seriously). Really, it's all about making better choices as often as possible and trying to help myself out while maintaining a balanced life. If I want to perform at an optimal level (i.e. NOT die while trying to run 13.1 miles) then I need to typically have better fuel than wings and beer. And, let's be honest. I have 25 pounds of extra weight I am carrying around and eating a little healthier and losing those lbs would be beneficial for lots of reasons. In fact, I would be willing to bet that running will be a whole heck of a lot easier 25 pounds lighter......
Check out the website, particularly the online community called The Kitchen Table. Almost daily you can read incredible stories of people losing tons of weight and changing their lives for the better.
I am off to stretch and then sleep, (if Baby L allows) tomorrow I hit the pavement!
revenge of the allergies
As of this week, race day is 13 weeks away. It's time to get rolling...errr running! After several discussions with my Dad, who is less than a month away from completing his first FULL MARATHON, I have decided to try and use the next couple of weeks to ramp up my miles and get my body readjusted to exerting itself and then at 9 weeks out I am going to start an official training program. (I will try and figure out how to link to it, check back soon)
So yesterday evening, when the Hubs came home from work, I laced up the Nike's, strapped on my iPod and Nike+ sensor (more on that another time) and headed out the door. The plan for this run was to cover 2 full miles, even if I had to walk a bit. I really need to get used to covering longer distances.
I set off down the street, content to circle the hospital compound, determined to cover the miles, no matter how slow. Then, probably less than a quarter mile in, it happened. Apparently hospital maintenance had mowed down some rather large weeds along the road and then left them dead on the side of the street. I hardly noticed. I was starting to find a rhythm, albeit a VERY slow 10:42/mile one. As I passed the half mile mark I did a mental rundown of how I was feeling physically.
"Legs? Good.
Knees? No pain.
C-section incision? Seemingly still intact, no vital organs dangling.
Lungs? Doing alright, don't kid yourself MB, you're barely moving faster than a walk.
Throat. Throat?? My...gasp...throat...ack...gasp...is swelling shut?? No, can't be. Doesn't make sense? What is going on? Gasp. Keep going, maybe you are dehydrated? Gasp! No, have consumed mass amounts of water today...at least 2 liters already. Gasp!
Come on Nike+ lady who yells in my ear how far and how slow I'm going! Hasn't it been 2 miles, GASP, yet?!?"
"Half way there. One mile left." says the arrogant Nike+ lady over Garth. She's lucky she has good news, you don't interrupt Garth...
"Yip...gasp...eee!"
I slow to a walk and decide to take a 3 minute walk break to try and catch my breath, even though my lungs at this point are okay. Then, my nose begins to itch, my eyes begin to sting, my lungs tighten up, my throat is still threatening mutiny. 3 minutes come and go. No improvement. I turn towards home. So much for 2 miles. I am being assailed by allergies from hell. I spent most of the rest of the night itching my face, blowing my nose and sneezing in multiples of 6. That's with Benadryl on board!! I have a small asthma attack and am, as of this morning, still wheezing. I think I may have to go see a doc so I can obtain a rescue inhaler.
Day 1 down. Sort of. At least I felt good until the allergies hit.
Total mileage: 1.42
Until tomorrow.
So yesterday evening, when the Hubs came home from work, I laced up the Nike's, strapped on my iPod and Nike+ sensor (more on that another time) and headed out the door. The plan for this run was to cover 2 full miles, even if I had to walk a bit. I really need to get used to covering longer distances.
I set off down the street, content to circle the hospital compound, determined to cover the miles, no matter how slow. Then, probably less than a quarter mile in, it happened. Apparently hospital maintenance had mowed down some rather large weeds along the road and then left them dead on the side of the street. I hardly noticed. I was starting to find a rhythm, albeit a VERY slow 10:42/mile one. As I passed the half mile mark I did a mental rundown of how I was feeling physically.
"Legs? Good.
Knees? No pain.
C-section incision? Seemingly still intact, no vital organs dangling.
Lungs? Doing alright, don't kid yourself MB, you're barely moving faster than a walk.
Throat. Throat?? My...gasp...throat...ack...gasp...is swelling shut?? No, can't be. Doesn't make sense? What is going on? Gasp. Keep going, maybe you are dehydrated? Gasp! No, have consumed mass amounts of water today...at least 2 liters already. Gasp!
Come on Nike+ lady who yells in my ear how far and how slow I'm going! Hasn't it been 2 miles, GASP, yet?!?"
"Half way there. One mile left." says the arrogant Nike+ lady over Garth. She's lucky she has good news, you don't interrupt Garth...
"Yip...gasp...eee!"
I slow to a walk and decide to take a 3 minute walk break to try and catch my breath, even though my lungs at this point are okay. Then, my nose begins to itch, my eyes begin to sting, my lungs tighten up, my throat is still threatening mutiny. 3 minutes come and go. No improvement. I turn towards home. So much for 2 miles. I am being assailed by allergies from hell. I spent most of the rest of the night itching my face, blowing my nose and sneezing in multiples of 6. That's with Benadryl on board!! I have a small asthma attack and am, as of this morning, still wheezing. I think I may have to go see a doc so I can obtain a rescue inhaler.
Day 1 down. Sort of. At least I felt good until the allergies hit.
Total mileage: 1.42
Until tomorrow.
welcome
Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you are going to follow along as I try and get into shape to run the Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon on December 5, 2010. My first attempt at any distance longer than a 5K!
I used to be an athlete...now I'm a mommy to two (3 years and 2 months) with aspirations of athletic glory! :) Ok, well maybe I just want to accomplish something that, right this second, seems almost impossible and lose the baby weight I am lugging around.
So here, on this blog, you will find my journey. The miles covered, the diets followed and blown, and so on and so forth. I hope that this space serves a couple of purposes. I want to have a place to log the miles and the training. To be able to look back and see what is and what isn't working. I'd like to also share with you a glimpse into a regular girl's journey from post pregnancy/surgery body to lean and fit (hopefully). So sit back and enjoy. Or better yet, put on your shoes and start running with me!
mb
I used to be an athlete...now I'm a mommy to two (3 years and 2 months) with aspirations of athletic glory! :) Ok, well maybe I just want to accomplish something that, right this second, seems almost impossible and lose the baby weight I am lugging around.
So here, on this blog, you will find my journey. The miles covered, the diets followed and blown, and so on and so forth. I hope that this space serves a couple of purposes. I want to have a place to log the miles and the training. To be able to look back and see what is and what isn't working. I'd like to also share with you a glimpse into a regular girl's journey from post pregnancy/surgery body to lean and fit (hopefully). So sit back and enjoy. Or better yet, put on your shoes and start running with me!
mb
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