I said I would and I did

I ran at lunch today. 3.17 miles. I did not keep track of time.

Not a run but a great workout

I thought my leg was better but while trying to get the kids out of the door I tweeked it again today. I didn't want to give into it though. So I went to the Y and did the elliptical for 25 minutes. The movement made me feel pretty good so I did 5 sets of 30 second toe taps. I was re-living my soccer days.

Tomorrow I will run. I am getting a little nervous about my 8 mile race in 2 1/2 weeks and my 10 mile race two weeks later. But I am just going to keep focusing on my training and not let the pulled muscle get the best of me.

Changes

Running has been beneficial for me. It has helped me mentally and physically. Here is a little proof. The first two pictures are of my first child at 6 months. The last are when my second child is not quite 6 months old. A big difference. I have more energy. I feel better about myself. I can't wait to see how I feel and look after the 1/2 marathon.

Running; oh how I have missed you.

I have not run in a week due to my injury. Today I did it though. I ran 4.19 miles in 48 mins which is about 11.4 minute miles. I had to walk more than I wanted but all-in-all it was a great run. My favorite part was the quiet time. I enjoy the physical part but the best is the time just for me.

stretching

All I did today was stretch for about a 1/2 hour. I also have been doing some additional stretches every night that the chiropractor gave me. I plan to try running again on Friday.

frustrations

Stupid injury. I tried to run. Made it a 1/2 mile and had to walk back. I did a lot of stretching then. hopefully this improves soon since I have a race in less than a month.

Veishea

This weekend we went to Iowa State University for the yearly Veishea celebration. We had a blast with friends and visiting our favorite places. Then today I toured campus as I ran all my old routes to classes. I ran approximately 3.5 miles in 40 minutes or so. I wanted to do more and I wish that I ran the whole time but I am still healing from my groin injury. It was amazing to see the campus and enjoy the views. I wish that I had enjoyed running when I was in school because by far campus has been the best running location and wish I could run there more often.

hurt

On Saturday I ran 7.2 miles. My legs didn't like it. I thought it was just from running farther than I ever have in my life. I was wrong. I have a groin pull. So what did I do? I took Sunday off. I thought this will be enough. I ran 2 miles on Monday. It actually felt pretty good, I took it slow. Then Tuesday came. Still felt a little tenderness so I was going to lift, stretch and do abs. But then 2 of the guys at the Y convinced me to run with them. I kept up for a little while. Then fell behind because of my pace and my injury. But I ran a total of 3.1 miles (with a little walking). I felt it. But what did I do? I played tag with my daughter that night. Started hurting more. The final straw? I picked up my 6 1/2 month old in his exer-saucer and thought I was going to cry in pain. EVERY MUSCLE THAT CONNECTS MY LEG TO THE REST OF ME HURTS!

Moral of the story?

If something hurts take it easy. If you don't it could get worse.

At least I am currently ahead of schedule in my training. So when I can run again (hopefully Sunday) I will right on schedule.

2 miles

I did a two mile run today. I managed to pull something on Sunday so I took it easy today.

I had to push myself

Today was rough. I ran 7.2 miles but it was a struggle. I had the stamina, I had the right mindset, I did not have the legs. They just didn't want to do it, but even with the needed walking I did it in 80 minutes. (11.11 minutes per mile)

Abs and arms and stretching

The title sums it up. I did ab work then some free weights and finally a lot of stretching.

It was crappy weather but I did it.

Today was rainy, gloomy, and wet. My husband and I had planned to run together at lunch but decided with the weather we probably shouldn't. So he stayed at work to get stuff done and I headed to the Y for an indoor workout. I knew that with our crazy schedules the next two weeks I needed to get a run in. I decided I would have to do the treadmill. As I was changing I realized I had a long sleeve shirt in my bag. That was enough to convince me that a run outside was in order. I ran 3.4 miles. It wasn't bad out at all. The best part NO TREADMILL.

6 and a 1/2

Today I got up and ran. I did 6 1/2 miles in 70 minutes. Pretty darn good. It felt great too!

Today's workout

I didn't want to go to the Y but I did.

I got there for my lunch hour work out. I changed into my work out clothes.

I called my husband to see where he was.

I changed back into my regular clothes.

I went to lunch with my husband.

March Summary

March was a great training month.

I reached 100 miles before the end of the month. Actually 100.89 miles.

I worked out regularly even with the tendonitis diagnosis.

And the family has spent a lot more time outside and being active.

Goals for April and May...

I need to add more miles.

I need to spend more time outside

I need to stretch more and work on my abdominal muscles - the core

I also have a few races planned:

There are a few races I haven't decided on. Earth Day 5k and the Run Like a Mother 4 mile

I am doing the following:

The Lincoln to Lincoln 8 mile

St. Paul 10 mile race

I think I am an addict.

Today was a stretching and abdominal day.