A fun weekend of travel!!

I am in my 2nd weekend out of 3 to travel. This weekend we went to Austin for a bridal shower for my sis. It was big fun!! I was a bit frustrated because my parents popped in and I missed my open water swim on Friday. That was the whole point of staying in town until Saturday morning. Anyway, I rode my new spin bike for 2 hours as the schedule instructed. It actually said to ride for 2 hours, I am assuming it really meant ride 2 hours outside but oh well. I did ride, my legs were fatigued and I think that was the point! Today I am going for an 11 mile dreadmill run and a swim in the pool. This evening I will be going for a bike maintainence class. I am excited about that. I need to know how to change a tire and so on when I am on the road. Tomorrow invites more workouts!! I will go for now. I will report on the dreadmill run and swim later.
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A hot dog and a lot of catch up!!

I have had such a busy training week. Not to mention watching the MAVS!! Wednesday I rode the spin bike at the Y for 1 hour. I was 30 minutes short of my goal but I got it done. This morning I had a track party with Massoman and his BW. My job was to run a 1 mile warm up, then 3 x 1 mile repeats that were broken up by 400's (1st was all out;1:38, 1:44, 1:44, 2nd a slight bit slower; 1:48, 1:52, 1:48, 3rd easy; did not time them, and 4th walk) and cool down with 1 mile easy. Each of the 400's were seperated by 30s to1min rest. I bookended the day with a bit of a swim lesson from my friend PM. She did some coaching some time ago and offered to help. I am thankful. She helped quite a bit. I ended up doing an undetermined number of 25m's (just to get my form down a little better), then a ladder. I started with 50, 100, 125, 100(missed a step), 150, 125, 100, 75, 50 then 2 x 25 cool down. I am pooped and the MAVS are down by a lot. Grrrr!! They will come back!!

The hot dog reference might only make sense to a few people. I will briefly fill you in. You see I only sweat on one side of my body. Therefore I am likely not able to regulate temperature very well. This is something I have dealt with for 4 years now. Only it seems in the last two summers it has gotten intolerable. Since it has been so freakin hot here and the pollution has been really bad I have been short of breath. My husband made an analogy last week during my mental and physiological meltdown that perhaps my shortness of breath is my body's reaction to its inability to cool correctly. Like a dog. He meant no offense although at the time it was totally not funny. He was just trying to make me feel better. He succeeded in making me feel better and convinced me to go back to a neurologist. I will hold steady to my promise. I know this makes my dear friends runnersusan and massoman feel better. I talked about going last summer but because of my own fears and denial I did not go. I have come to the conclusion that alienating myself from my friends because they run at 6:30 instead of 5:00am is no longer acceptable. I am determined to get to the bottom of all of this mess. I will not go into all the issues right now, but I am sure if you really wanted you could go back into the archives from last summer and see a trend. It is all related from the stiffness of the legs to the inabilty to make progress as far as speed and distance. I won't go into it all right now.

I will say this, just before my meltdown I ran a 1 mile PR (8:04). Yippeeee!!! I think this gave me confidence going into my cool weather run in PA!!!

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It's chilly in Indiana, PA

I have been out of town the last few days. We have traveled to Indiana, PA for a family reunion. It was heavenly cold--or chilly. I only got to run one day, but it was a wonderful run. It was blissfully clean, quiet and cool. We started off with 55degrees and ended with about 57degrees. It was fantabulous!!
I will blog more on this later. I also have really fun pics from the trip I will share with you all!! Right now the MAVS are playing and I am a tad bit distracted. I must root for my team!!!
Go MAVS!!

400m, 5K, 14miles and 9more

Okay let's start with Friday. I went to the open water swim clinic at the lake with the irongirls. I was presented with a challenge. Do you want to swim to the buoy and back--says my coach? I responded by saying how far is it? About 200m. So out and back is a 400? Yep. Wanna try it? Okay why not. So I started off by myself. I got about 1/3 of the way out and then thought to myself, I am going back. So I did. I struggled back. We tooled around near the shore when another coach said, anyone else want to try it. I was determined to make it to that buoy. I wanted to go for it. I did and she followed. Along with another irongirl we set out for a buoy. We stopped half way to re assess the situation. We decided to procede. At this point I was starting to struggle. How could this be? I have been working so hard in the pool. Anyway, we made it to the turn around spot. The infamous buoy. I hung onto that thing for dear life. I actually sunk it a bit. The coach quickly said to get off of it, other swimmers are siting it. Oops, okay. I won't lie to you all, it was ugly. I made it back to the shore, but not before I reached a state of panic and terror. Not so much that I would drown but that I would be able to catch my breath enough to swim back. I spent more time treading than swimming. I need more practice. I left the swim clinic a bit frustrated but boosted as well. I mean I have been working really hard in the pool and you totally could not even tell. I guess I need more practice. The really great thing about it is that I made it. Swimming unlike cycling or running you don't get a break. Even when you stop swimming you still have to tread, work. With running you can slow down and walk, cycling you coast, swimming you tread--not quite the same kind of break. Hum. I made it, and that is what counts.
Saturday morning Massoman's BW and I participated in the Race for the Cure. OMG was it crowded. There were a ton of strollers and baby joggers. I realize that they are welcome, but they did not line up where they were supposed to. We got to the race a tad on the late side, but I am not sure I would have wanted to get there much earlier. BW needed to pick up her race chip and number so we waited in line and then lined up to start the race. We stood at the start line for nearly 30 minutes before starting. Talk about some hot and grumpy people. Why they delayed the start is unknown, but I will tell you that 30 minutes makes a difference in temperature. Finally we got started around 9:00 (supposed to have been 8:30). BW and I started with 3:1's. We ended up just running as long as BW could go and then walking a bit. It was tough to pace. She did a wonderful job!! We finished in 38:50. Wooohooo!! It was her first 5K. I think she is inspired to try another one, but wants to shave some more time off her pace first. I would be glad to run with her again. I had a great time.
After the race I was still scheduled for a 1.5-2 hour ride. Hotty hubby and I went after a short rest. It was hot, and I had the worst attitude. I really did not want to go. I'm glad he made me go though. I did get pretty sunburned. Hohum. We got in 14 miles in just under 1.5hours (slow!!)
Sunday
This morning I got up early to run 9 miles. I traveled to White Rock lake to meet up with the irongirls. I was way early, but did not mind because they were only going 3-6 and I needed 9 to stay on track for the marathon. I did an out and back in hopes to run into some of them on the way back when I was I tired. It worked. By mile 8 I was ready to quit. Just as I was about to take a break, I heard from behind me:
"Pick it up girl, don't quit." I whipped my head around and was greatful to see my training buddies. They were on their way back. They asked how much further I had and told me that they'd carry me back. Thank goodness they did. I was so ready to just walk the last mile. I finished running 12:30's. I made my goal. I wanted to be faster than 13 min/miles. I made it. Next long run, I'd like 12's. We'll see. I will just take it one step at a time.


My heart and thoughts go to those finishing up the San Diego Marathon today!! Way to go guys!!
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Feeling Strong

Tonight was a swim workout with the irongirls. It was big fun. We worked on technique and endurance. I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to do the mini ladder with no problem. Compared to last night's workout, this one was a breeze. It would seem that I am pushing myself harder than the coaches in the group are pushing me. No shock there. I am so tough on myself. I am hard competition (the coaches vs myself). I was glad they were there though because at one point I was tired and wanted to stop. I had 2 other irongirls in my lane that kept me going. It was really nice. My arms are whipped as usual. I am pleasantly sleepy. I think it might be time to head to bed!! Goodnight all!!
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It's been awhile...

since I have blogged that is. Sorry about that!! I have been busy!!
Monday I ran with runnersusan. We did a recovery run for her and a long run for me. We did 8 miles. It was tough, but not bad. I was moving at a snails pace!! (14:13's). I finished and that is all that matters.
Tuesday I rode the spin cycle at the Y for 45 minutes. Boring. I have to learn what 90-100RPM's feels like.
Wednesday I ran trails with runnersusan. I have never done that before. It was pretty tough. I liked it. The key to trail running is to keep your eyes on the trail. I fell because I saw a bunny and was watching it. Just as soon as I looked at it, I was on the ground. Oops. I laughed. I am always falling down. Hmmm. I was supposed to test in the afternoon but due to an uncooperative van, I got the day off. Yippee!! I decided to go for a swim. Here was my workout:
1 x 200 warm up
1x 100
1 x 200
1x 300
1 x 400
2 x 50 kicking
1 x 200 cool down
I was whipped after that.
I still needed to get a ride in so hotty hubby and I went for a ride. We rode on some local trails (about 10-12miles). The bugs and gnats were terrible. I was wondering what the RDA is for gnat protein? Gross!! We made it back home and I was asleep faster than you could say goodnight.
This morning runnersusan and I went for another short run (3miles--11:57's). It was cooler but my goodness the humidity was almost unbearable. It was nice to get it over with. Tonight is another swim with the group. I am rested up and ready to go!!
My hips and hams are sore. (Just a note for myself).

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Holy Heck Yall it's hot in Tejas!!

Playing Catch up!!

Okay, so I had a very eventful and uneventful weekend. Let's start off with Saturday. I rode in the CrossTimbers Classic. I know, all of you local cyclists will snub this ride, but let me tell you all, it was a big deal to me!! I trained hard for this ride. I trained my friend PM for a whole year for that ride. We did it. We made it all the way through the 30miles. I don't have any idea how long it took us or what our average speed was and to be honest, I don't really care. I care about that the fact that PM finished pain free when one year ago she could hardly walk. I could not be more proud of her. That was her marathon!! I am so happy for her. Kevin also rode with us. Yay, Kev!! He totally out rode the two of us.

The thing about rallies or tours or whatever they are is that they are so completely different than a race. Like any runner would be I was baffled by the fact that the rest stops are really social breaks. They were points along the way where you get off your bike, have a snack and revel at the fact that you have made it this far. I understand, it may not be this way in a "race", nonetheless I found it fascinating. I also found it intresting that there were no mile markers, no cheering squads, and a less than motivating sign at the end to let you know that you crossed the finish line, sort of, I think. We passed a sign that said finish, but were we done at the sign or further up where people were sitting and having more snacks? And how long did it take us--no clock. I was left feeling such a wonderful sense of accomplishment and no one but my dear hubby and training friend to celebrate with. Hum...kinda let down. Are they all this way??

Anywho. Sunday morning right away was met with a severely grumpy stomach. Oh my gosh, what is going on? Oh yeah I had salad the night before. Oops. I met the group at White Rock lake to run 4. 5miles. I made it through the first 3 miles before... what the heck is going on with my stomach? I suddenly had this, must find a potty feeling, coming over me. I had Nikko with me and what do you do with your dog when you are in a Johnny on the spot puking your guts out?? Let's say this...I walked back to the car, but no before stopping a few more times along the way. Hey Susan, I now understand what you were going through all those times with an upset stomach for so many miles. How did you do it?? I managed to get to the car and get home. I started to feel a bit better so I had a PB and J sandwich on spelt. I showered and then holy cow, my stomach again!! This can't be happening, I was having such a good weekend!! In the end, I spent most of Sunday in and out of the bathroom and most of Monday asleep trying to make up for what I lost on Sunday. I lost 6 pounds. Gross!! All I had to do was feel better and lookey there I found my 6 pounds!! I am feeling better, but I still did not workout today. I had a busy day of testing and training. I chose to sleep in, just to make sure the stomach bug was gone~wink wink. I was just lazy. Tomorrow is full day of playing catch up!! Good luck with that my hotty hubby says.
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250!!

I started today off with a nice and sleepy lifting session with Massoman. Let me first say, I was not paying attention to what I was doing and ended up lifting heavier than I meant to. It was nice to see some progress. I benched 65lbs for 3x17!! WOW!!! I didn't think I could lift that much. Cool!! Thanks Massoman for lifting with me!!
This evening I met the fit2train group for my first open water swim clinic. There were only 3 Irongirls and 3 coaches there. It was like I was getting private lessons. Cool!! I put on a wet suit for the first time. I was shocked that I could wear a medium. I don't think I have ever worn a medium anything, ever....hahaha!! Anywho, then we got in the water and swam back and forth between 2 coaches and the 3rd was in a kayak just in case we needed help. The coaches were about 25m apart. I found myself fighting the need to just breathe shallow and finally gave in and just started breathing hard under water. I also had to get over the fact that one I could not see underwater and two I could not tell if I was going straight or not. Once I calmed down a bit I was able to see where I was going and get my breathing under control. BTW, my arms totally crapped out. Hum, could that be because I blew them out this morning?? Oops. When all was said and done we completed like 250m or so says the coach. We weren't officially keeping track but she guestimated. I had a great time!!
What are the distances for an Olympic distance tri?

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Ho hum!!

I went for a run with Massoman this morning. We ran 3 miles. I felt great, but winded near the end. We walked I think for a minute or 2, then ran in at 31:33. Not so shabby. In my sleepy fog I could not find my MP3 player so I ran sans music. Richard and I just talked and talked. It was nice. I miss the social aspect of our early morning runs. I am definitely glad to be back.
This evening Hotty Hubby and I went for a short and easy bike ride (about 10.5miles). We actually rode on a new highway that is not quite open yet.It was so cool to zoom by the traffic. We saw a couple of other cyclists playing on the new roadway too. Anywho, the jury is still out on the distance for the tri (olympic or sprint). Originally it was a sprint, but I have a conflict with that weekend. So I am in the market for another one. Which ever distance. I am quickly realizing my condition. I am really good condition. I am so shocked by this because I feel like such a slug sometimes. Is this normal??

Well I cannot believe that I am not more sore than I am. Actually, I am not sore at all!!! Well, my knee is still a bit sore but that is to be expected. I taught kickboxing this evening and felt great!! It is amazing that as in shape as I am that is still really hard!! I get winded and my legs get quivery and my lungs burn!! I can't get enough of that feeling!! I love it!! I do, I do, I do!!! Heehee!!
I can't wait to run some more!! I will run with my mini group. I hear we are running 3 miles!! I can't wait!!
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5, 35, and then a whole lotta food!!

I began mother's day with a 5 mile run with the Pacers. I quickly realized that I have so much work to do!! I kept up with the group for a short bit and then my foot started hurting. I decided to walk a bit then catch up. The only problem was that the group sped up. I tried to catch up then got discouraged. So I walked some more. Hummm. Oh well. I did not run as well as I had planned, but you know...that was my first 5 mile run in 6 weeks (over really). After the run I met my friend PM for a ride. I was hoping only for about 20miles. We some how got off track and started following the wrong guides. Ooops!! I was feeling great until around 19 or so. I was tired and my legs were jelloey. (Yes, in my little world that is a word). We got so far off track that I needed to stop at a gas station to refil my water and grab a Clif Bar. Umm, that was at mile 25. OMG!!! I was tired and ready to quit. We got back onto our bikes and rode down one of the busiest backroads in FM. Of course if we had not gotten off track, we would not have had to travel down it. Long story short it was the shortest and fastest way back to the Jeep. At somepoint I got ahead of PM and she stopped. I heard from a distance her hollering at me. I turned around and thought I was coming to a stop and fell off of my bike. It wasn't on the busy street thank goodness--I'd be dead. I did however end up with a bloody knee. It is a bit sore but fine. hahaha!! When we finished I was so glad to see the Jeep!! When I got home I had my hotty hubby take a pic of my longest day on the bike. I have never been that far all at one time!! Wow!! I have some seriously dead legs and one skinned knee!!

After my long ride we, hotty hubby and I, took his parents to the Taste Addison celebration! I at Mahi Mahi tacos. I picked the good stuff out of the middle. They were yummy!! This is a pic of hotty hubby's parents!! They had a great time at the celebration!! We were listening to blues music from a local band!!

Wheww, I am tired!!

Last night I met with the Fit2Train group. A bunch of TI ers and some of us other folks. We ran 3 miles and then sat around at a picnic. I chose not eat, I am not a member yet and I feel weird about eating their food. I know, strange, but who cares. I met a few other women which are called Irongirls. I actually like that label and may steal it for myself. I am an irongirl, sort of.
RunnerSusan and I were supposed to meet for a ride this morning. We didn't. She spent the day with Kenza at school. Oh well. I really needed the sleep. I was and still am exhausted. I slept like a log. I did not even hear my hotty hubby come in last night after band. Humm.
Today I rode 16.5 miles, averaging 12.7mph. I did not eat enough, and I am still tired. I wanted to go longer, but mentally couldn't hack it. So I took a rest half way through at the lake and then rode back. It did not go as well as I had hoped but I did it.
I think it will take some time to get used to all of the training a triathalon requires. Only one week of it, minus the swimming and I am pooped!! Ha!! Oh well.

**I am training for several things right now. I want to do a triathalon this summer, and the New Mexico Marathon on Labor Day weekend.

Gotta Go eat!!! Yum!!
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Ahhem:

I begin with a wonderful quote:
"Running is a big question mark that's there each and everyday. It asks you, 'Are you gonna be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?" --Peter Maher

My question mark is answered by say I am strong today. I will not be a wimp!! Hahaha!! I need to play a bit of catch up for a moment. Please forgive me I have been pretty busy changing lives (haha--training clients!!).

Tuesday evening I ran 4 miles in 46:04. Ugg. It was incredibly hot (80 something with humidity levels around 80%--Heat index of around 100 degrees). I saw this amazing thunderhead. It looked like a mushroom, but with lightening bolts lighting it up. Clear blue skies and this one big cloud. The sunset accented it really well. It was like a big strobe light. Unfortunately, it's warpath included a tornado that killed a few people. It was really neat though.

Wednesday was a very very full training day. I trained a record breaking 7 clients. I have not trained that many people in several years. I was whipped!! The Y is also refinishing the floor in our new "multipurpose room" so the whole fitness center smells really bad. I thought I was getting used to it, but maybe not. I left with the worst headache yet, since they have been remodeling. I love the changes, but geeze it is wreaking havok on my sense of smell. Nonetheless, no exercise. I went to bed really early. I almost did not make it through the end of Lost. Anyone else addicted??? What a twist last night. And I digress.

This morning I ran with Susan, Richard and his BW. BW and I ran 3 miles. I finished in 31:09 (10:24's). Not so bad. I felt great. As I was finishing I decided to push the pace a bit. I noticed that I was not running a quickly as I could have. (Garmin's are the best--her name is G mini). My G mini has changed the way I run. She is the basic Forerunner 101, but I am a woman of simplicity. Anywho, my legs were a little quivery at the very end. I did recover very quickly, which makes me think I could have pushed the distance a bit more too. I am ready, but want to be intelligent about it. I have already added a mile onto Tuesdays run. And I am meeting with a new group tonight. I thing I am going to join a training group called Fit2Train. They are a triathalon group. We will do a group run at White Rock then have a picnic. I invited my hotty hubby, but he is playing music. And oh yeah, he doesn't run. Sure wish he would, but whatever. He is riding the CrossTimbers Classic with PM and I. Yay!!! Something together!! Heeheee!! I am smiling all over!! After running this morning, I met BC for Bootcamp. It was a gentle class today, she is having low back issue. My arms are a bit tired. I don't think I will be sore.

On tap for the rest of the day. I am going for a short ride this morning and then I am riding to work (all in all around 25-30 miles--oh I guess that is not really short). I have some tests to run then a ride home. I will meet the Fit2Train group this evening. After all of that I think I might rest!!

Friday morning Susan and I are meeting for a ride. Yay!!

So I will continue my day and not be a wimp. I am a strong runner and athlete. Heehee!!
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Happy Monday!!

Ahhhh, back to a semi normal week!! Richard and I lifted this morning. I had a few clients, ran a test, and training a few more clients, and taught a kickboxing class. I love it!!! I am achey and tired, and happy!!
BTW, the vegetarian diet has been going really well. I had trouble tonight. My family ate a Dickey's (a BBQ place).The veggies are wilted and dead!! Sad really. I am putting forth great effort however. It is definitely hard to do!! I will conquer it.

Susan, I just saw you comment. I am sorry. I want to run sometime soon!! I want to chat with you about Feet in Motion.

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What a fantabulous fitness day!!

This evening I met with my walking friend JM. She is training for the 3 day walk in October. Today we walked 6.15miles (16:54min/mile). Woohoo!! She had never walked that far before. We talked about what to wear or not wear in the Texas heat. Hahaha!! She wore pants today and got very hot. She made it though, humidity and all. It was a great walk. After walking, I kept to my goal of 3 miles. I completed it on the dreadmill in 30:15. Not so shabby!!! I burned roughly 389+774cal=1163cal. today.

I am well on my way to a vegetarian style diet. I am cutting out chicken if I can. I am trying because I think I was having a weird reaction to the chemicals in the chicken Kevin and I bought last week. Yuck!! I have been chicken free for about a week, and I am feeling better. My current protein sources include soy protein, rice protein, beans, and fish. We will see how that goes!! I will keep at it.

It is late and I want sleep!!! Perhaps I will get some good rest before the storms roll in.

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More postings?? Sure why not!!

We have a decision: September 4th (New Mexico Marathon over Labor Day weekend!!). I am so glad to be back!! I need to run today and ride. A 3 mile run on taps and 13 miles on the bike (maybe more, although I am a bit sluggish today). Thanks for all of the support!! You guys are wonderful friends to me!! Susan, I may not be ready for a bit longer. I am only running 3 miles at a time. However, I was most impressed that I averaged 10:14's after 6 weeks of absolutely no running!! I may catch back up with you in no time after all! Hahaha!!
Gotta Go!!
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Volleyball is finally over!!

I celebrated my first day of no volleyball with a 13 mile ride and a 3 mile run!! I am slowly but surely feeling more like myself. I have no more practices, tournaments, or rediculious 16 year olds lying to me anymore!! Wooohooo!! Susan, you marathon is coming up right??? I know you will do great!! Also, Buckeye runner, good luck!! It has been awhile since I last blogged. Sorry for the delay!! Here is the calander so far:
May 20th--40mile ride "Wild Ride"
June 18th--Summer Solstice Duathalon--2 mile run, 9.3mile ride, 2mile run
July 23rd--Iron girl triathalon--400m swim, 5k run, 20mile ride (?)
September 4th--Full Marathon--New Mexico
September 23rd--Full Marathon--Utah (I am not sure which one I am going to do yet!)
November 6th (I think)--White Rock Half Marathon

So there it is!! Full of potential!! I am excited to start training. Well must go!!
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It's good to be queen!!

Hahaha, thanks friend. I am back and counting down how many days I have left of volleyball!! Did I mention before that I only have 2 practices and 2 tournaments left??? Holy moley, could it be??? Yep!! Today was bootcamp and a walk with my friend J. I hope she can handle the heat??!!! 101??!! REDICULIOUS!! For heaven's sake, it is only April 18th!! I hope this is not an indication of what summer holds. Anywho, Kev and I are going to look through at a calander and choose some rallies, duathalons, marathons, and what do my eyes behold; a possible triathalon?? I know I have always said, even to my dear friend runnersusan that I don't have any interest in triathaloning, but after 6 weeks of no running my eyes have opened to something other than running. I will post a calander soon. We actually have to find time to sit together and choose them. Time is the key issue here. My summer/fall calander will be very full!!

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A weekend of no volleyball? What??

You got it. I actually had a weekend with no volleyball. No practices, no tournaments. Yippeeee!! I slept in and napped and did my own thing with out being responible for anyone else. It was great!! I rode to the Y on Saturday (7miles) and trained a couple of clients. After that, Kevin and PM met me for a longer bike ride. It was wonderful. It was green and fresh and warm, did I mention it was wonderful?? We rode 18 miles, and I topped the day off with 25miles. It was good. My legs were tired for the first time in weeks. Speaking of weeks, I am giving myself two more weeks for my foot to heal before running on it again. Also, volleyball will be over in 2 weeks. Oh my goodness, could it be??? You better believe it; only 2 more practices and 2 more tournaments. I can't believe it!! Any whoo, I must go to bed I am tired from a long hot day here in Tejas.

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PS: Congrats all of you Boston runners!! I couldn't be more excited for you all!!

A couple of days off and I am good as new!!

I have rested for 2 days. Actually just one, but it was worth it. Tuesday morning was buttcamp with B and then tons of work!! I sat in traffic for 2 hours to get home last night and went to bed right away. Today I slept in. I am very sore and not as tired, but did I mention that I am sore?? OH MY GOODNESS, what a work out on Monday morning. Could it be another waste of a million dollars on another Mission Impossible??? Sorry, I am a bit AD/HD tonight. Tooo much rest. Hahaha. I must go now!!
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What a long day!!

Today I started with a killer lifting session with Massoman. I jammed my training schedule right into my testing schedule. I got stuck in traffic and was nearly late for testing. I then decided last minute that I would go for a bike ride. I know, real cyclists don't say "bike ride". Anyway I rode 18 miles this afternoon. It was warm and a bit windy. Is it always like this on a bike??? Hahaha!! My hiney is sore from the seat. Will this ever go away?? Just wondering. It was a great ride. I am looking forward to another one soon. Not sure when though, I am a bit busy this weekend. I should find time since gas prices are high. Oh well, gotta jet.
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Everybody all at once please....awwww how cute!!

These were from my youngest sis's wedding at the beginning of March. This is my sexy hubby!! Heehee!! In all fairness, this is not an accurate view of him. He would never ordinarily wear a black wool cowboy hat and ropers. Only for my sister would he do such a thing!! Hahhaaa!!

These are my parents!! My dad was soo happy!!!
Here are the "Curry" girls although we don't look like girls anymore. We were always called that growing up. For those that don't know, I am on the left my youngest sis (Amity) is in the middle and my middle sis (Jen) is on the right. Jen is getting married in September!! What a whirlwind of a year!!

Yay!! I am back!! Sort of...

Well I am feeling no need to limp around anymore. I am still aware of my left foot (plantar faciatis=PF), but I am not really protecting it anymore. I have been not really resting. I switched to cycling for a bit and believe it or not I like it. If it weren't for the crappy traffic around here I'd ride more often. I have done tons of cardio work, lifted a bit and tons of walking. I have a friend who is training for the 3 day Breast Cancer walk. We have been walking during the week when we can!! I couldn't be more excited for her!! Way to go J!!! I have dabbled with running a mile or two on the dreadmill with no major effect on the foot. I also for the first time in weeks on Wednesday played a bit of volleyball. I was cautious when I jumped and only felt my foot hurt once or twice. I listened and quit jumping. My weight has maintained and I am about ready to start running again. I want to ease back into it slowly and intelligently. I will do it. I have less than 3 weeks of volleyball left. Could it come any sooner?? Anyone out there know how to speed time up??? Only my dear friend Richard has figured me out on this one, I think. I seem totally run down and beat up by all of this maddness but in my own little reality I can't get enough of it. I start EVERY club season fired up and then by the end I am counting down the days until it is over!! Coaching is one of those things that I can't really imagine my life without, but at the very same time I question whether I am cut out for it. It is the strangest love hate relationship I have ever had!! Heehee!! Maybe that is why I am totally passionate about it.
Onward:
J this is for you!!
I loved this snack back when I could eat wheat:
Whole wheat pita pockets
splenda, cinnamon and spray butter
Cut up the pitas like a pizza and pull the pockets apart so they look like tortilla chips
spray the butter on them sprinkle with splena and cinnamon and bake until crispy
I think the serving size is like 4-6 triangles
This makes a great substitution for Cinnamon Chips from Taco Bueno.
Also, the spin class is at 1:30 and Barb is the instructor. I think you should try it anyway despite what I said earlier!! Go for it girl you will love it!!
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I am feeling better today. I am still hobbling around, trying really hard no to, but it hurts!! This is the crappiest injury I have ever had. It just hangs around. Oh well. I miss my friends already. It will be a long month not getting to run with them, or run at all. Hmm. Lifting was good this morning. I desperately need to design a new program for us to do. Bootcamp tomorrow and cardio, cardio, cardio!! Kevin and I are planning a trip to Jamaica. Oh my gosh I want to be really lean!! I mean really lean!! I will do it!! I must go for now!!
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Grumpy, injured, and way too tired!!

Well, let's see...I managed to flare up my PF so badly that on Tuesday I was walking on crutches!! That was short lived, by Wednesday my left foot had swelled up so big, it was blue but I mangaged to hobble my happy butt around the gym and to work. I did track work on Tuesday morning with the Striders and my friend Richard. I told myself anything less that 4 x 800 would just be shamefull. So on my last one about 500m into it I felt a shearing pain in my left foot. It felt like I had just ran over a steak knife. It slowly got worse through out the day!! I tried to cancel on my clients but everyone was already at the Y so I had my sis bring me her crutches from a previous injury and hobbled to the Y. I went later to watch my sexy hubby win runner up in a guitar contest. He played the Blues; my personal fave!! He gets to move on to the 2nd round where he will compete again. If he finishes at the top (not sure if it is top 2 or 1) he will get to go to Houston to compete. And LA after that (if he continues to finish at the top). He was so nervous, but I knew he could do it! He is soo good at playing the guitar. He should ditch the band more often in my opinion. But hey what do I know right?? I am just the trophy wife! Heeeheee!! Later!!
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This morning was a super crappy 4 mile run!! I thought Richard who ran 5 was going to lap me before I could get back!! Yikes! My legs and butt are really, really sore and I am way tired!! More later!!
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I am so glad my sis's wedding is over with!! Talk about stress!! Yesterday I lifted with Richard. This morning was Buttcamp with B!! Umm, I am absolutely aware of my butt!! hahaha!! I came home and did a short and super speedy 2 mile tempo (17:54). My friend JM and I went for a 3 mile walk and stretch/core session!! It was so nice outside. I am not ready for the heat though!! It is inevitable!! Oh well. I will post some super cute pics from the wedding tomorrow!!
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We're gonna have a HoeDown Y'all!!

Heehee!! I thought Y'all would want to see a pre view of the hoedown!!

I miss everyone!!

I miss those days and evenings when I could just read everyones' blogs!! Oh well, I send all my love to you all!!!
I had this crazy dream. I dreamt that I woke up at 4:30am to tell my friend that I would not be running with him, and instead I would sleep in. And the next day I dreamt that I just didn't show up!! This whole week has felt like a dream!! My youngest sis is getting married on Saturday and so far my week has gone something like this:
Monday--Lifted with Richard, ran 4.7 miles on my own, trained 3 clients, ran 3 tests, trained three more clients, went home kissed hubby goodnight
Tuesday--slept in (oops!!) Ran 3.8 miles, ran 2 tests, trained 1 client, went to volleyball practice for the young ones
Wednesday--no showed my friend, instead ran on my own with Nikko 4.5 miles trained 1 client, ran 1 test, had my bridesmaid dress fitted, trained 2 more clients--never saw hubby before I went to bed!!
***I actually found out that in order for my dress to be altered in time, I would have to buy fake boobs!! Hahahaha!! Apparently I am so small that the tailor would have to take in 3.5 inches in the chest alone!! Because of the way the dress is made she would have needed to taken it apart competely to make the top fit!! Talk about an embarrassing moment!!
Thursday--After buying fake boobs, I picked up my dress, no clients tonight and volleyball practice.
I can only imagine what the rest of the weekend will hold!! I know it will be crazy busy but I know I can handle it. I am going to round out my week with a 5 mile run with the Plano group. It should be hard and painful since I played volleyball tonigt and my food is hurting. I am icing now as I speak!! Hahaha!!
I miss everyone!!
I will have great pics to post later from the wedding!! I should be great!!
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This past weekend I went to Shreveport for a volleyball tournament!! We actually did pretty well!! We finished 4th. Yay!!This is my team!! We were having team dinner, hahaha. They are such dorks! Heehee!! My sister and I went to gamble a bit. She lost $11.00 and I won $256!! Wooohooo!! We had a great time! I lifted this morning with Richard. We had a great workout!! Thanks, friend!! I came home and ran 4.7 miles in 50 minutes!! I plan to get a 30 minute session on the XTrainer in between client tonight! I am going to workout a lot this week, I feel a ton of stress coming on!!
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This morning Richard and I met at our usual time to go for a run through a storybook. I love running in fog. It makes everything look surreal!! We ran 6!! Yay, I actually ran what I set out to run!! My foot is a bit sore today. I have been off of Relafen for about 2 weeks, but I think I might want to go back on it for a couple of days until the pain goes away. I finished the 6 in 1:05:23. Not bad considering I walked a mile of it!! I know I can do better. Hopefully I can run in the morning tomorrow and beat that time. I would love to push my base mileage to 6 miles. I know I can I just have to rest and fuel appropriately. I have been eating better, just not great.
Kevin is home sick today and I am trying to keep my distance, but he wants me to stay home with him. No offense guys, but man you are all sooooo needy when you are sick. Oh well, time to make some Chicken Noodle Soup!!
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Buttcamp this morning, volleyball tonight and running in the morning. Not much to update!! More later!!

Burr it's cold outside!!

Good morning fellow bloggers. I am taking a lesson in humility this morning. I am "playing" secretary today for my small company. Since we are so small, only 5 of us, when someone wants to take the day off the others fill in as much as possible. Now I have "played" secretary before, but it was not this busy. I have a list about a mile long of things to get done. I am thinking to myself, it was not this busy last time what's the deal?? I am becoming more appreciative of what the regular person does. I am used to a lifestyle of coming and going freely, answering my cell phone, hanging out with my dog at home, training a few clients here and there, running the occasional test, working out, and oh yeah never, never having to sit at a desk. This will be torture!! With some help of the internet world, some CD's, and a good book (if I get to slow down and read it) I should be able to make until 5pm. Yikes, it is only 9:30, that is so far away.
I did not run this morning. I called Richard last night and told him I would be insane to go run with the winds gusting around 25 miles and hour and the temp dipping down near 20 degrees. I don't mind the cold, it is the wind that is killing me this week. I am afraid it will stick around until Spring. I will wish then that we had some wind to keep it from feeling so hot. Oh well, the grass is always greener on the other side right? My friend B told me this morning that it sounded like I was not used to running so many days in a row and that is why I am tired. I know she is right but my gut reaction is "whatever, that isn't true". Thanks, B for the reality check!! See I am getting humbled all over the place today! Hahaha!! I am really tired though. I feel as though I could sleep for days and days!! I should really consider slowing down a bit!! I must get back to playing secretary!!
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Choose your day!!

This morning I have chosen to have a great day!! So far it has not been that great, but I am choosing to make it great!! I did not feel like running this morning. I got up and drove to our meeting place anyway. I pressed on for about 2 miles then quit. My body said no. I ignored it and tried to go on, it said NO again!! I finished out the 5 miles walking. I think I finished in something like 1 hour and 4 minutes. I am tired. My left foot is really sore today, and my hips are wound so tight it is hard to move, but I could complain for days! I figure I ran hard for 2 days in a row, so I can go easy today!! No big deal. I know tomorrow will be better!! So far I have made 13 of my 30 mile goal this week! I am on my way...uh sort of. Heehee!! I encourage y'all to grab onto every moment and make your move toward a great day!!! I will!!
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What a great run!!

Richard and I met this morning for a short run. We talked about 3 or 4, ended up 3. We chatted and ran along in the heavy wind again. This time though it was not as hard to breathe. I wonder why that is?? The wind was the same as it was yesterday, yet today it was a bit easier to breathe. Oh well, nonetheless it was a totally awesome run!! We finished in 27:27!!! I think that might be a PR!! Wooohooo!!! I should look back on things, but no I am pretty sure it is!!! I am way fired up!!! Tomorrow morning I was going to lead Bootcamp but we have decided to not meet so I think I will give 7 miles a try in the morning!! I also think I have broken through my funk!! Yay!!! Anyway, I might try the Spring Fever ride in Sulphur springs. I can't decide 44 or 69 miles?? I found out the cycling:running mileage conversion in 3:1. So do I feel like pushing through about 15 miles or 23? The scenary should be pretty by then. Hum, who knows what I will do. I probably should do the 69 miles, if I am looking for a marathon replacement!! I will have think on this one!!
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Yes, I am still alive

This morning we all met to run at least 5 miles maybe 6. Once we got started we quickly realized that the gail force head wind was going to be a tough battle to fight. Susan decided to turn around early. I figured since I got my lazy butt out of bed and drove 20 minutes to run, well I was going to run. Richard and I made it to the 5 mile turn around and I gave up. I went out to run 6 and turned to run 5. Oh well. I ran further than usual (I did not quit until mile 4). I only walked about a quarter mile and then took off from there. By then I was totally whipped. I haven't finished a run like that in a long time. I felt like I had a total body high intensity workout. My legs, abs, core, and upper body was sort of quivery. Weird. I was, uh am, exhausted. I finished in 53:23. Not bad for a gail force wind!!!! Richard, I hear did 7!! Wow!! Great job! You rock!! I intend on getting a bit further on Friday, or maybe tomorrow morning. Not sure yet!! We will see how tired I am and if there is a strong head wind!!
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I can't believe it has been a couple of weeks!!

I can't believe it has been so long since I blogged. Same ol' excuse, I have been busy!!
I started my week of this morning with my regular Monday lifting session, only surprise, surprise my dear friend Richard worked out with me!! It was nice to have some company. I plan to run this afternoon or evening (not sure which). My goal 4-5 miles. I want to run 30 miles this week!! I will get it done. I think if I have something to focus on, my funk will go away!! I will put my efforts back into my running!! It is my 2nd love (aside from my loving husband of course!!).

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No Buttcamp!!

This morning at about 4:30am I sat on my couch and called all of my buttcamp buddies and cancelled on them. I feel bad, but I needed the rest and my left foot is very painful!! It has been bothering me since just before Christmas, but today it feels worse. It is actually swollen and a bit difficult to walk. I think it is time for a solid day off from exercise. I am icing and taking anti-inflamitories and stretching. It should be significantly better tommorrow!! If it is like the other times my right foot has given me trouble. I might go for a bike ride (wait did I say that I should take a day off??).
I am running one test today on a cancer patient. I am bit nervous. This is a first. I have tested several very sick patients but none that are going through chemo while I test them. EEEKKK!! It should be fine. I am told it is not any different that testing a regular patient. We'll see!!

Still looking for info on the Shinerbash Century ride. And also some protein advice from yesterday's post.

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Short Slow runs are fun too!!

Yesterday and today Susan and I met for 5 mile runs. We went into them thinking, yeah 50 minutes or so should be good, but 1 hour and 6 minutes later we were just glad to socialize and get the miles in. I am thankful to have my friend back. I miss Richard though, he decided to sleep instead of lifting. I got a good workout in though. I am attempting to detox and/or cleanse, but I am finding it very difficult. I am hungry and tired and craving sugar like I have craved it before. Also, I cheated already. How do you start something so motivated and just like that, oops I found myself eating hershey kisses. Only about 10 of them though. Oh well, I will just try to keep on track. Does any Nutrition buffs out there know the RDA for protein intake??? I always thought it was .5g-1g per KG of bodyweight?? Is this incorrect?? Dr. Voodoo wants me to get more in my diet, but I feel very differently. I am afraid that he is asking for too much protein. I am quite concerned on this. Also, he is reccommending a lower carb diet, but for some unknown reason I eat almost no carbs lately (I'm not counting carbs you get from fruits and veggies--I don't eat many potatoes or corn). My energy is flat and running slow. I think this might be due to low iron levels and lack of carbs in the diet. My friend D has been doing Manuel Lymph drainage on my legs and noticed a very distinct difference between my right and left legs. She told me this morning that she learned in her recert class over the weekend that sometimes if you have too much protein in your body, you are at risk for higher fat prolification (more fat storage around the problem lymph areas--ie my left leg). Huh, interesting. I am curious about this. I have just put it into writing to notate it more than anything. This week's goal is to continue to bring down my stress level and maintain everything (161lbs, 5 miles daily base mileage, and 3 days lifting). I am trying really hard. I will do it. I am fired up about the springtime like weather. It makes me want to be outside although I fear the heat that is inevitable. Oh well, I will enjoy the cooler days for now.

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Ahhh, what a better week!!

As I am running and telling Garmina about my emotional funk we quickly hit the halfway point in our 5 mile run. It really felt great to run with someone again!! I have worked really hard this week on my mileage. This is the highest mileage week I have had since volleyball started!! I think I will hit 30!! Wooohooo!! Thank you Susan for running with me this morning!! I am really glad you didn't cancel, even if we did finish slower than goal. I don't mind, just getting out there was an accomplishment!! We finished in 56:53, slower than normal, but whatever. Given that we talked for 2.5 miles straight, I'd say that was a great pace. Those are 11:23's. Hum, we did it!! I was able to find that wonderful place when we were running this morning. It was so peaceful and there was no stress there!! Ahhh!! Maybe that is why I feel better!! After we ran, I sat in the parking lot and just meditated a bit. I watched the clouds go by and tried really hard to quiet my mind. It was wonderful!!
I want to ride in the Shinerbash Century Ride. Anyone out there know how to register for it??? Do I have to be a Team in Training participant??? I need help all you cyclists out there!! Anyone from Austin area that may want to share tips on this ride might be helpful as well!! And....what is the conversion from running to cycling?? I have heard different things....60 miles on a bike is the equivalent of a marathon, and/or 5 miles on a bike=1 mile of running??? Help, I want a new challenge and a bit of a change but am so incredibly novice on 2 wheels!! I know you guys can help!!
Also, anyone in the Dallas area know of a laid back, no hardcore cyclist yet please, groups to ride with?? I don't want to jump into hardcore yet, I am not ready. I need a group that is sensitive to beginners!! I want it to be fun, relaxed, and invigorating. I am not ready for cut throat racing.

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Catch up!!

Yesterday I went solo for a 5.1 mile run. I finished in 55 minutes (10:47's). Sad, slow, but I got it done. The new course I have been doing is hilly!! I don't think I will run it over the summer or when it gets hot. There is no shade and quite a bit of traffic. I want to keep at it and break 50 minutes next time I run it. It was a nice run though. I felt pretty good, my legs burned from the hills.

This morning I went to Buttcamp with B. We are still plogging along with this format. My right knee right under the kneecap is a bit wanky this morning. I am not sure what is up with that. Weather change?? My left plantar fascia is really sore too, maybe from the jumping at volleyball? We did not do any plyo's in Buttcamp this morning. I went for lower impact cardio intervals. Since Massoman has been opting out on Monday lift days, I need the Bootcamp days just to get my lifting in. Kudos to those who are motivated to go to the gym witht the intent to lift. I get distracted and unmotivated. Odd, but true. It is only odd because it is not like my personality to be unmotivated in a gym. I like to lift with friends, it is more fun.

I am seeing Dr. Voodoo today. I think I have gotten my diet back in order. I just want to check in and make sure I am still on track. I need that accountability right now since things are so hectic. I also need an iron supplement. I am low. I can feel it and see it. I am pale, fatigued (more than I think I should be despite everything I am doing!!), and I wear out fast during my workouts. Ding, Ding, Ding, I am iron deficient!!! Hahaha, at least I can make a joke of my health.

I am off to have a great day of rest (no tests, no clients and I am playing hookie from volleyball so my husband and I can celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary!!). I want to chase that 50 minute 5.1 mile loop and go for a bike ride! Then I think I will be like a cat and just lay around!! It sounds so wonderful!! Have a great day everyone!!!
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I am so glad the weekend is over!!

Is this normal?? To be glad that the week is starting? Oh well, my weekend was filled with more stress. I think I might implode with all of this going on. I did not get to run this morning, it rained pretty hard. Richard called and cancelled. I slept in. We all, runnersusan, massoman and myself planned to run tomorrow morning and wouldn't you know it, my Jeep battery is dying AGAIN!! I did not park it in the garage last night and this morning I got stranded at Blockbuster. I hitched a ride with my sis to practice and Kevin has been working on all evening. He can't quite figure it out. So I am going to the Y bymyself to run on the treadmill, wait for a client, lift, wait for a few clients more, ride my bike to the office, test 2 patients, ride back to the Y, train a couple more clients then have Kevin pick me up. I can't handle all of this!! I must slow down, some how, some way!! I will do it. I have kept to my boundries for volleyball, I guess I need more to stay grounded. I am going insane because I am so busy!! I will get over it, I need to get over it. Things will get better!!

By the way, did I mention that it rained today??? Yay!! Richard and Susan, I miss you both dearly!! I am sad that I am not training with you guys as much!! I hope to get back to it soon!!
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Could I eat anymore food???

I am so with you Susan, I too have gone off the deep end nutritionally too!! I am stressed to the max, and I have not eaten very well. I know that is not helping my stress, it only contributes to it.
I was just reading Boingo's blog (I think that's it) and saw his invitation to the Boston Marathon. I must admit, I felt the slightest twinge of jealousy. I say that and then stress some more because I have only run like 5 miles this week, and I have eaten enough food to feed an army!! Oh well, this too will pass. I am sure of this!! Congrats Boingo!!!

Maybe I will get some running in tomorrow morning??? I have as always a jam packed day!! It is full of Bowling with my middle sis, then getting ready for a bridal shower I have planned for my youngest sis. We have not been getting along very well lately. There are just some things that she doesn't get. We have the party in the evening and I have planned a somewhat healthy menu. We will just see how it goes!!
It is time to watch the Wedding Crashers with my hotty hubby who thinks I work too much!! hahaha, he might have a point.
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Heck Yeah I can run fast!!!

Today I went to the track for speed work. My goal was to do a minimum of 4 x 800's. I ended up doing 4 x 800, with 5 x 400 in between. The 400's were active recovery, so I just didn't go fast. They were more like speed walking, but hey what's the difference? My legs would not let me do those as fast. My 800 times were: 3:48, 3:56, 3:46, and 3:58. Wow!!! That was fast!! I hope next week I can do 6 x800 and maintain those times!! Tomorrow is bootcamp and a bike ride. I am not sure how far, it will be beautiful out so I plan to take full advantage.
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SPD clips? Shoes?

Which one is it? Anyway, Clif they are SPD. I have gotten pretty good at getting my foot off of the clips. I went today to ride 10 miles or so with my friend who would otherwise like to be known as the AARP eligible friend. We were followed around by a couple of teenagers in a yellow Jeep Wrangler. It was actually quite funny!! Hahahaha!! We joked sometime between the 2nd and 3rd time we saw them that they just thought we were hot!! Hahaha!! It was a great ride anyway. No running today, just training and cycling. Tomorrow will be buttcamp and maybe some running!!

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Running Slow!!

This morning I snoozed right through to 5:20!! I was supposed to meet Susan and Richard to run a 10 mile loop. I called Susan and told her not to wait for me, that I would not make it in time!! Richard goes to church on Sundays and I did not want him to be late. I know that is important to him. So I slept in and then went out on my own. I did a slow 7 mile run (11 minute) pace. My body feels weak. I can tell that I have not been running as I should be. I have a plan to get better at this.
I will turn my phone off at 9:30 or 10:00. I will not accept any calls after that time. I will do my very best at getting to bed on time. I will leave Thursday night practices early--I don't need to hang out with the other coaches. I am actually going to try to move Thursday practices to 7:30 instead of 8:00. 30 minutes will make a difference I am sure!!
Oh well, I got my run in even if it was slow!! My course was hilly and windy!! I will do better next weekend!!

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I love Volleyball!!

There is nothing like lighting the fire under my already ferocious competitve spirit like volleyball season!! Today we played in a tournament and did not play as well as we did last weekend!! (my 16's). This team is harder to coach than the 14's last year were. Is it because they already know how to do everything? I am merely a cheerleader who is just lucky enough to stand on the sidelines!! Hahaha!! I know that is not how they see me, but it sure feels that way sometimes!! I realized today that I may not be hard enough on the girls. I am not "direct" enough with them. I am not sure I know how to be harder with out being mean or downright yelling at them. I like to save that for when I really need it. I don't need it everytime the ball goes down. Coaching is my passion for those who don't know. I love to coach. It is hard, frustrating as heck, and I love it. From Thanksgiving until May 1st, I am consumed with what to do next, how to do it better, and if we are improving our skills. My sister has the team I took to nationals last year and they are very good. My 16's I don't think are as good. Right now, my sister is more successful as a coach than I am and I CANNOT STAND THAT!! Don't get me wrong, I love my sister, she is my best friend, but my competitiveness does not want her to be more successful than me!! Now, I realize that I made her team what they are now last year, but still I hate being outed!!!! Oh well, I am hoping that won't last long!! Last weekend my team finished 12th out of 34. This weekend so fare will not finish in the top half of everyone else!! We will finish in the bottom 20 or so. I am hoping somewhere around 20, but we will not finish better than than that due to the fact that we lost today so many times. I am done venting now!!

Tomorrow morning I am finally getting to run again!! I am meeting runner susan and massoman for a 10 mile jaunt. I am fired up about that!! Maybe I can run some of my competitiveness out and get focused for bracket play in the afternoon!!!

I have a friend that gave me a TNT pamphlet and told me I should train for the century ride somewhere!! I passed it off as a joke at first seeing as how I am terrified of falling because I am not very good at getting my shoes off the pedals (I have clippless pedals), but now I am actually thinking about it. I may make her go to an info meeting with me!! Haha. I am afraid I don't have time to fundraise for it. It would be fun to try something new!!! I love running though. I will always be a runner!!

I have got to go to bed if I am going to be of any use tomorrow!!
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Where have I been??

Oh my goodness, has it been 8 days since I blogged??? I guess so!! I have just spent the longest weekend in OKC at volleyball tournament!!! I am tired!! I ran 12 last Wednesday, 5 on Friday and nothing over the weekend!! Wow!! I rested today and will start with Buttcamp in the morning. I also plan to run 3-5 miles. Wednesday WILL be track day, Thursday will be Bootcamp again and a short run, Friday will be another run 5-6 miles, depending how much sleep I get on Thursday night!! Oh well, let another hectic week begin!!

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New Year's Eve Pics

All of us at the comdedy club!! Me, Kevin, Jesse, Jon and Jen.
I found these just sitting on a drum set so I thought it would be really funny to make Jen wear them!! Doesn't she look funny??
Kevin and I before the show!!

Jen and Jon before the show. Jon was being particularly honory, (is that how you spell that?) and did not want to cooperate for the pics!! He kept making these silly faces. This was the best pic!!

Happy New Year!!

I am so sluggish today!! Yesterday I went for a 9 mile run (1:37--10:47's) and then met a friend and rode like 18 miles on our bikes! I had a great time, but my legs and body is so tired. My calves are sore, but that is about it. Everything else is just stiff. It will get better!!
We rang in the New Year last night at a comedy club. We had such a great time!!
The majority of today has spent on sleeping. We got in around 2:00am, add that with muscle fatigue and you get a lot of sleep!! Hahaha!!
I have been thinking very seriously about my New Year's Resolutions. Actually, I would prefer to not call them resolutions. I will think of them as goals for 2006. I can keep goals, but resolutions, I am not sure I can keep!! Haha!! So here they are.
In 2006 I would:
like to run 3 marathons (starting with Surfside on 2/11)
move closer to becoming vegetarian (I have quite a way to)
to get recertified for ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
to get CPFT certified (Certified Pulmonary Function Technician)
go on a tropical vacation

So this seems like a lot, but I think I can do it!! The marathon in Feb will be tough to get ready for, but I think if I push hard enough and stay injury free, I can do it. I can't help but be excited for the future. There are so many wonderful things to look forward to.

Good Running!!

This week was my first week back and boy has it been a good one!! I am sore and tired!! Wooohooo!! Monday was lifting with Richard and I ran 4.2 miles in 44:30 and I taught Kickboxing, Tuesday was supposed to be Buttcamp but there was a power outage and I taught another Kickboxing class, Wednesday was rest day, Thursday (today) was Bootcamp and I ran 5.01 miles in 48:43. Wow!! I will finish blogging later!!

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Pics:

Saaaaay Cheeeeeeese!!!
Hey, check out our new TV!! That was a total surprise!! We love it!!
Kevin and I's feast was not this huge, but just about! How do you cook a Christmas dinner for 2? Every recipe I had was for like 12! Hahaha, we will be eating leftovers until Easter!!
On the left: Kevin, me, Jen my sis, and Jon her fiance. This was at the Indian Creek Christmas Dinner at Pappadeux's earlier this week!! What do you think, are Jen and I twins?? For all of you who know the answer already don't answer!! Hahaha!!
Check out the new tires!! I can't wait to test drive them!! Oh yeah, did I mention that these shoes were voted Runner's World Best Shoe of 2005? I knew these were my favorite for some reason!!
This was the surprise of the holiday!! I was totally sneaky and bought Kevin a new Paul Reed Smith Guitar. He was desperately in need of a new guitar, so I surprised him. His face was priceless when I presented him with it!!
It would not an occasion if I didn't torture my dog with some rediculious hat!! Christmas Eve fun!!
Merry Christmas everyone!!
I should have done these first and then my journal entry. Oh well!!

Merry Christmas Y'all!!

I have had the most wonderful Christmas!! The only thing that might have topped it off was an incredible 10 mile run; however I did stick to my guns. No running or exercise until after Christmas. Well, here we are at 6:40pm (Tejas time) and I have not exercised...unless you count the walk Nikko and I went on. Now that Kevin and I have gorged ourselves and are enjoying a bit of Champagne and desert, I don't think I will do any running tonight!! Hahaha!! We have been so blessed this year!! Both of us are gainfully employed, have the most amazing group of friends, a loving extended family, a dog who will let us do just about anything to, and an incredible love for each other! What more could you ask for? I think the Champagne is making me ooooze sentiment. I should stop. Uhhh, no I shouldn't, isn't what Christmas is for??? Being all lovey and sentimental?? I think so!! And so on. I can't wait until tomorrow, I get to workout again!! I am healthy and ready to jump or plunge back into my workout program!! Oh yeah, here are some really great pics from this Christmas..some of them are actually from Thanksmas (Christmas at Thanksgiving in OK with my fam!!).

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Twas the Night before Christmas

My own rendition of a timeless classic. Ahem:

Twas the night before Christmas, whan all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The Asics and Brooks were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there.
The runners were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of marathons danced in their heads.

And Kevin in his 'kerchief', and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I ran like a flash,
Tore open the curtains, it was a mad dash.
The Texas moon gave the road a glow
and lighted the way for Santa below.

When, what to my foggy eyes should appear,
Richard, Susan, and Control top lady running in a pack coming from the rear.
With a group so small and so quick,
I knew in a moment I must be unfit.
More rapid than eagles the pacers they came,
And they whistled and called me by name:
Onward Karrie, they yelled as they passed in a flurry,
As they rounded the curve, I knew they were in a hurry.

To the end of Waketon!! To the top of the hill!!
Now run faster, Run away, Run away All!!

As the dust that before the wild Tornado fly,
When we are met with an obstacle, we run toward the sky,
So up to Quail Run the pacers we flew,
With packs full of Gu, and St. Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the road
the pounding and slogging of each little toe.
As I drew in my hand, and was turning around
Down the drive St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed in running gear from his head to his foot
and his clothes were all tarnished with sweat and soot;
A bundle of running toys he had flung on his back;
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes--how they twinkled!! His Garmin no less,
His cheeks like roses, he forgot sunblock I guess.
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
The endurox he had was too concentrated, you know!!
The stump of a powerbar he held tight in his teeth,
and the remaining chunks encircled his mouth like a wreath.
He had a chisled face and tight abs he bore,
that shook, when he laughed like waves on a shore.
He was a lean and muscular fit old elf,
and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
soon let me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
and filled all those Brooks, then turned with a jerk.
And tightening his laces on his shoe,
giving a nod and through the door he flew.
He ran to his group with such delight
And away they all ran like speed of light.

Left huffing and puffing,
I think did I eat too much stuffing?
I wonder could I be dreaming,
but my face was so cold and still beaming!

When it was over and I completed my chore;
my legs, they were so tire and so sore.
As I headed for bed,
my body felt so dead.
I quickly realize this is something never done before;
the control top lady, my competition no more.

But before my head hit the pillow,
I forgot to wave goodbye to Santa, that jolly old fellow.
As I reached to turn out the light,
I heard him exclaim, ere he sprinted out of sight,

"Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night"

Merry Christmas everyone!!
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Wheat Free waffles taste funny!!

Last night was my first night without any medicine and I woke up coughing??? Bleh!! Oh well, I am not feeling as well as yesterday, but not feeling bad either. I feel like I am recovering from a yucky virus. Guess what, I am!! Hahaha!! I have 3 tests today, rounding out the week with 7 whole tests!! Wow, what a big week!! I haven't had a week this busy since last March!! I am driving all the way across town today and testing the sickest and most uncooperative patients!! This is good for my soul, I just know it!! I am learning wonderful lessons, right???

Dr. Voodoo is going to have to start all the way over with my diet. I have sort of fallen off the wheat, dairy, and sugar free diet thing!! I had to cancel my appointment on Tuesday because of feeling so sick. I want to make it back up possibly next week when things are full swing again!!

All of my friends and clients have been so sad this week for a lack of workouts!! I feel awful, and want to join in, but I can't risk it. Not yet at least!! I have not trained anyone this week, I have cancelled every last one of them!! This is very un-Karrie-like!! I like to push through everything, sickness, fatigue, injury whatever!! I never cancel, but this week I did. I must say that I am totally enjoying the sleep!! I am starting back up again on Friday, but no running or workingout my self until after Christmas!! I need to find a training goal!! Which marathon or half marathon to run!! I desperately need a goal!! I will have to keep checking my calander and commit to something!!

M1: wheat free, glutten free waffle (1), butter, real maple syrup, 1 banana sliced

Weight check in: 160.5 (I just might make my goal of dropping below 160 before Christmas yet!!)

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Ready to Conquer the World?

Oh yeah!! I am feeling so much better!! Poor Kevin, he's got the sinus stuff again!! I am going to do everything I can to keep from getting it back from him!! Good hand washing, clean sheets, Lysol and so on!! I am glad I am feeling better, I have 4 tests today!! Yipeee!! Considering my average has been 4 tests a month, this is a good thing!! I am not going to do any exercising though!! I don't want to risk it!! I will be healthy after Christmas!! You just wait and see!! I will be stronger than ever!! I am hungry to run and workout, but oddly enough, not for food!! How strange!!
M1: 1/4 cup oatmeal, butter, brown sugar, banana
M2: Protein shake, fruit cup
M3: Fiesta Chicken soup and giant goldfish (do not eat list)
M4: Nature's Valley Peanut Butter Granola Bar
M5: 3 Butterfly Fried Shrimp (This actually tasted really gross!!), handful of fries, a few bites of a salad, bread (one slice), and about 4 bites of Praline Cheesecake (this also actually tasted gross) What's wrong with me on those things, could it be I am actually changing my taste buds??? How strange!!

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Rest is good!!

I am now in my 4th day of rest and doing a bit better!! My sinus infection turned into Bronchitis or Walking Pneumonia, I am not sure which. I had a really, really hard time breathing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I cancelled all of my appointments all weekend long and so far everyone today. I am doing better today, I still think I will cancel my evening appointments for just one more day. I am not willing to risk relapsing again!! I don't want a hospital visit because I am too stubborn to rest. I will rest!! The more I move around, the more I cough, and that makes my chest hurt so I will not be moving around for a little bit longer!! Anyway, I miss everyone and can't wait until things get back to normal!! I still don't have any appetite, but that is okay with me!! Hahaha!! I have been eating just not as much!! Okay, now with the diet for today:
M1: 1/4 oatmeal measured dry, butter, brown sugar, banana
M2: 1 cup organic veggie soup, fruit salad, giant goldfish (I think these have flour in them)
M3: POS 2 shake
M4: Not sure yet, I will blog more later!!

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So the Doc says:

I have to rest, no exercise, for 3 days! I have a severe Sinus Infection and Bronchial Spasms. (Personally, anything with Spasms in the title in it is quite scarey!!) Anyway, I have to take Antibiotics for 5 days and a cough syrup with codine in it to take at night until my nasty cough goes away!! Torture, no exercise, no running, no volleyball, nothing??? This will be torture. At least it is only for 3 days instead of longer. She threatened me with pnuemonia, the walking variety, if I chose to continue running with all of this sinus stuff going on!! I lightly made a joke and asked if running pnuemonia would be better than walking pnuemonia. Hahahaha, too bad my doc didn't think it was very funny. She just said with her European accent: Karrie, you must get some rest or you will really end up being very sick and have to stop running for longer. I grudgingly agreed, after feeling like an elephant is sitting on my chest all day. I should start to feel better by Sunday and for sure by Monday!! Richard, I didn't ask if I could lift. I will have to see how I am feeling. Have fun running this weekend!! I miss you guys!!!

I am from Norman, Ok. I graduated in 96 from Norman High school. I am not from around here although I sometimes play it off like I am. I am a true Sooner at heart!!

Breakfast: Oatmeal, with butter and Brown Sugar Splenda
Lunch: Bowl of chicken Tortilla Soup, corn bread, and a brownie
Dinner: bowl of chili
Weight check in: 161.5
Flow.

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Haha, I got tagged!!

I like this tag better than the other one where you have to back into the archives and so on. So here we go:
1) I met my sexy husband in a dance club in Deep Ellum (back when it was safer to go there). We chased each other around the dance club. I vowed never to date anyone I had met in a dance club, and then ended up marrying him. Who knew you could actually find a great person in a club. We will be married for 3 years on Jan. 25th.

2) I played volleyball for Texas Christian University for one year before leaving the program to work. You see, TCU is an incredibly expensive place to learn. I was merely a walk on and had no financial help. I had to work!! Yikes!!

3) My work ethic gets me into serious health trouble. I had to miss out on anything whether it is work or play related so I don't. Being sick is not an option!! I am pretty sick now and have cancelled all of my appointments today and going to the doctor!! I will let you more after I go.

4) I would love to take dance lessons some day. All forms of dance interest me, belly, ballroom, country western (even though, I know some already), hip hop, whatever! I love to move around and I love music so why not!!

5) Training for a marathon is more thrilling to me than the actual marathon itself. I love to go on long runs where I know the route and what to expect around every turn. I love looking at the sun rise and hearing nothing if I want or hearing just my music.

So there you go!! I will tag cliff, massage man running, mia, flatman, and mike. Welcome mike!! I have been so busy, so I am not sure if you all have been tagged already or not!!

Back on the Track again!!

This morning I fought with myself over whether or not to go to the track with the Plano group. After much contemplation, I decided that I should go. So I did. I did 6 x 800's ranging in time from 3:54-4:03. There were not very many people there, but that didn't matter much. I just wanted to run and get it over with. I feel good about what I accomplished today. I do think I might be relapsing with the whole cold thing, though. How long does this last?? I have sore throat, fatigue, congestion, and a headache. This is total torture!!
M1: EAS Protein shake, and an apple
M2: 1/2 cup Oatmeal (measured dry), butter, brown sugar
M3: Bowl of tomato soup, 2 cookies (this is of course on the do not eat list)
M4: Snickers (it just keeps getting worse!! this is what happens when I am sick, I have no control or discipline!!)
M5: Veggetable soup with added chicken, 2 Corn muffins (made with out flour, not that it means much since I had sugar and flour in the cookies earlier!!)

Susan my pics look great!! My profile is funny!! I have this funny expression on my face!! Heehee!! Bootcamp tommorrow???

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The story

I actually ran the Chicago Marathon in 5:44, not 3:40. That's the joke. I had a really rough race and was incredibly disappointed at my results so to get a certificate in the mail with a great finishing time on it was hysterical!! The officials of the LaSalle Bank Marathon kindly sent me an email informing me that there was an error on my certificate. I thought, well no kidding. Shouldn't we get the true results that we really think that we deserve?? I trained hard enough to do better than 5:44, so why shouldn't I get a cert with a better time?? Hahahahha!!!

Food and Workout Log

This morning a few of us met for Buttcamp. Susan informed me that she almost brought a camara to share photos with all of you bloggers out there. She told me that Buttcamp is famous now. Hahahaha!! I am sooooo happy that my class is famous. Heehee!! It was good this morning, in fact it was almost a bit easy. It is just about time to change it up again!!! I wonder what we will do then?? How creative can I get?
I followed Buttcamp with a 3 mile run on the treadmill (30minutes).
M1 (4:30) Glucerna Protein Shake
M2 (7:30) 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, 3 pc. bacon (I can hear you now, Dr. P, it is not good for me!!), 1 green apple, Pumpkin dip, 1 piece of spelt toast with pumpkin spread on it, and a chi tea (with soy milk of course)
M3 (1:00) Chicken Sandwich (no bun, so I guess that it is just chicken), tater tots, Rootbeer with Vanilla
M4 (6:15) Protein shake, banana
M5 (8:45) chicken nuggets and fries (This is awful, but I was ravished after volleyball practice)

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I don't get it??

I am trying to post a really funny picture, but it does not come up when I try to publish it. Does this mean my blog is full??

OH MY GOSH, I'M GOIN TO BOSTON!!

It is official!! I qualified, I am going to run Boston!!! Chicago was better than I thought!! Holy Cow!! This must be the world's biggest joke!!

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Hello and Good Afternoon!!

I woke up this morning in a markedly better mood!! Yay!! Workout this morning was good. Richard and I did upper body weights. My arms are already sore, better than my legs. Hahaha!! I hope to go for a 5 mile run today, so far it has not gotten done, but it is in the plans. Wow, where does the time go?
Preworkout: Protein Shake
Breakfast:1/4 cup oatmeal, butter and stevia
Lunch: The last remaining cup of Taco Soup, (shamefull desert) 2 Ding Dongs
Dinner: Sweet Potato, butter, cinnamon, and a Protein shake
I haven't run yet!! Plan to get some running in before and after training appointments!!

***Buttcamp is on!!
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Hello!!

So my run sucked yesterday and my younger volleyball team is horrible!! I have a really crappy day!! I went to watch the white rock marathon. Watch???!! I can't believe it!! I wanted to run it or the half. My older volleyball team is going to do pretty well this next weekend. Oh yeah, buttcamp last week
Warm up
barbell squat with feet together
ladders
side leg raises
stairs and touch door across gym and touch the door
switch legs
cardio (I don't remember what, but I have it written down in my book downstairs--do you need to know the cardios??)
step ups with glute kick in back
cardio
plyo deep squat to jump
cardio
calf raises
cardio
duck walks
cardio
bear crawls
cardio
deadlifts
cardio
straight legged crunches with feet stacked
cardio
switch feet
cardio
CB13 (oblique crunches leaning on ball)
cool down cardio
switch sides

Susan if you need more, let me know!!
Breakfast: oatmeal with stevia and butter
Lunch: taco soup
Dinner: left over taco soup (I have not gone corndog crazy!!!) hahahaha!!
Snack: Fudge!!
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Feeling Guilty!!

So I have not run in like 3 or 4 days, eaten too much fudge and am unmotivated to do anything including blogging!! I feel lazy and lethargic!! I get this way about this time of year when everything gets too overwhelming to acknowlege. I choose to sleep through it instead of getting anything done. Flylady, running, general working out, nothing is getting done!! Thank you Susan for whipping me back into shape!!
I am unsure about 50 next week!! I do need to up my mileage soon though!!I think this might be more realistic for me:
Monday: Weights with Richard and 3-5 miles
Tuesday: Buttcamp (I am testing that afternoon, extra running is out!!)
Wednesday: I need to get back to track workouts (this is what made me soooo fast!!) 6 x 800's
Thursday: Bootcamp (I am testing again this afternoon, extra running is out!!)
Friday: 5-7 miles
Saturday: light mileage 3-5
Sunday: 15 with you guys!!
Total: 30-35miles

Food today:
Breakfast: 1 egg, 1 egg white, 3 pieces of bacon, 1 apple, Creamy maple pumpkin fruit dip
Lunch: Creamy Tomato Soup (homemade--not even a little bit healthy, I stole the recipe from La Madeline)
Snack: Fudge
Dinner: 2 corn dogs cooked in the oven
Snack: Protein Shake

When I am running, my food intake is stellar. When I am not running I think I just eat everything in sight!! I have had so much fudge today that I have the sugar jitters!! Yikes!! Not good!! I will get back on the wagon soon!! My weight can't handle this much junk!!

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I love Buttcamp!!

Buttcamp was really good this morning!! We all worked really hard!! Dianne, Candi, and Susan we missed you!! Come back on Thursday!! I have become a human garbage disposal!! Yesterday I did not blog for I was embarrassed about what all I ate!! Today is better, but still bad!!
Dr. P my shoulder is killing me!! I think it is bicep tendonitis but I am not sure!! I have old coach's shoulder syndrome!! hahahaha!!
I want to run today, but not sure when!! I am loving being lazy!! I am not sure I want to run tomorrow morning, it is going to be incredibly cold and running on a track just doesn't sound appealing!!

Preworkout: Protein shake
Breakfast: 2 egg whites, 1 egg, an apple, 3 pieces of bacon (Dr. P, you don't have to explain, I know why it is bad!!)
Snack: Wheat and dairy free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies (too many of them, and I know the sugar is a problem!!)
Lunch: Bean soup, and white corn tortilla chips
Dinner: Corn Dogs (I think. Kevin chose this. I know, I know totally shameful diet these days!!)

Susan, I have volleyball tournaments on the same weekends as Houston, Austin and Cowtown. I hear ya, argggg!! I am thinking Surfside on Feb. 11th.

Check it out:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1260720

It sounds kind of cool!! I really want to find a race to run in Feb. so I can run another in April or May!! What do you think??

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On the road again!!

Our Sunday morning run started something like this: Richard walks up to me and says I should really get a jacket with sleeves. All I have is this fleece vest with a shirt under it. I just looked at him and said, this isn't a running jacket it is just an old windbreaker. I like it because it has pockets. (Although I forgot to zip them and lost my Power Gel, oh well. I didn't need it anyway). Susan comes out and says, do you think I need another layer over my tights. If I had been fully awake, I might have laughed at us. I love cold weather. I even enjoy a cold weather run, but it was really COLD!! We, Texans, are not accustomed to this kind of cold. It seems that we are not accustomed to any kind of weather: hot or cold. Heehee!! I had mentioned to Richard during our first mile that today was either going to be a really good run or a really bad one!! I kept up with those two running rockstars for the first 5 miles (47minutes) and then gave into my fatigue and started walking. Richard offered to walk with me and I told him to go on, that I was okay to walk on my own. I did sort of feel bad asking them to walk for a bit and then giving up just a few minutes later. I think I slowed them down by 10 minutes or so while I was trying to catch my breath and ignore my legs. Thanks guys for waiting for me. Sorry if I slowed you down. I know yall like to take shorter breaks!! I walked and ran a bit more and then a little bit more until I saw Richard driving up to me. I only had about 1/2 mile left. He was going to take me back to my car, but I insisted on continuing on. I knew I could do it and I did not want to quit under any circumstances. Giving up never crossed my mind. This was a new thing for me. A few months ago, I would have gotten angry that I could not keep up and just walked my cold butt back to the car. Today was different. I thought for a split second around mile 7 that I would and could just walk back. It would have been okay since I have not really run in 2 weeks. I've been sick right!!?? No!!!!! Not today. Today I wanted to feel really really positive about what I am trying to accomplish. Finishing time 1:46. Those are 10:30's baby!! Hahaha!!
What am I trying to accomplish?? I don't know yet. I want to complete 2 marathons this spring and lighten the load during the early Summer months. Which ones?? Not sure. Perhaps going back to OKC and maybe one on Feb. I am coaching 2 teams this year and more weekends are filled with volleyball tournaments than are not. I am going to have to get creative with my training schedule. I have one, I was going to share it with Susan but I have not really been following it so I did not share it. I need to devise a plan I can do. Susan want to work on it together??
Great run you guys!! I feel tired and achey. My thighs are screaming!! Dr. P did you do this when you were working with my TFL???
Preworkout: Soy protein powder and water with Glutamine mixed in (this tasted nasty!!)
Breakfast: 1/2 cup measured dry oatmeal, Parkay butter, Brown sugar, banana
Snack: Fresh unsweetened apple juice (I think a cup)
Lunch: Sweet potato baked, butter spray, cinnamon, and brown sugar, fresh sliced turkey meat (3-4oz)
Dinner: Not sure yet.
Weight check in: 164.5

Food and Workout Log

Preworkout: Chocolate smoothie protein shake
Workout: Bootcamp (upper body). It was only B and Richard and I this morning. Smaller is better right?? Hahaha. Troy did not show up this morning to open the Y so I had to call the director with a wake up call. She was not too happy although she was coming in anyway to workout!! Great workout guys!!
Breakfast: (7:15) 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, and 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, Cranberry tea with stevia
Snack: (9:15) Protein smoothie (soy protein, an amazon rainforest fruit smoothie pack[only 1/2 stick], blackberries, omega's)
Lunch: (12:00) fresh sliced turkey and avacado on a romaine lettuce wrap, celery with 1TBSP of Cashew butter
Snack: (2:30) POS 2 shake
Dinner: (5:00) Baked sweet potato with butter and cinnamon and green salad

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Promised Pics from the game!!

This is Texas Stadium. The next time I will get the opportunity to go to a NFL game in Dallas we will have to go to the new stadium across town in Arlington. It hasn't been built yet, but I don't go to many games either!! We got there really early to get good parking, even though we had a pass that allowed us to park close to the stadium!!
Heehee, this is my husband cooking *man food*. Doesn't he look *manly* grilling on this pint size grill!! Hahahahaha!!! I had turkey and avacado for lunch that day. He made me carry my own cooler with my *chick food* in it. Hahaha!! Oh well!!
On the left is Kevin's dad and far right is my dad. What do you think, do I look like my dad??
I like butts!! Even better, butts in football pants!! Hahahahaha!! We were actually sitting this close!!


Go Cowboys!! Yay, we had a ton of fun!! Maybe we can go again sometime!! My dad was beaming all weekend long!! None of us had ever been to a NFL game!! At times, I think John Maddon may have helped me with what was going on during the game!! One bonus, I could see the ball, so I didn't get lost in the play fakes and so on!! :) What a girl thing to say!!:)