Somehow Christmas has come and gone. It was a quiet but nice Christmas. We spent the day at Erin's with her, Josh and Steve and Colleen as well as their mother and hew husband. A little stressful but nothing that a couple of Mimosa's can't take care of. I guess I just decided to let the past be the past and move on or at least do the best I can.
Running is okay. I had a great run on Saturday and felt terrific. (only about 5 miles) I was thrilled. It was fun! But then I went out again yesterday (Sunday) and had a terrible run! The weather was very warm and humid so I'm sure that that was a factor, but still, I didn't expect to feel that poorly! Thank God for tomorrows!!!! Me and Scarlett!
I went to the doctors today for my physical and everything looks pretty good but I am low on Vit D and the doctor thinks I have a low thyroid. This would account for several of the ailments that seem to be plaguing me right down to my recent bout with Vertigo. He recomended supplements and caltrate to see if that helps. I go back in 3 months to get retested and if it's still slow, he'll give me drugs. Apparently one of the symptoms is weight gain and difficulty with weight loss so that would explain my problems with that. (although my diet has not been very good lately! I'm also going to take the 2 week carbohydrate intolerage test again. It's funny cause I was planning on doing that at the first of the year anyway and now it's a recommendation for my symptoms! I guess it was meant to be.
I've been busy with work at the Spa as well as with running club stuff. There is so much I'd like to do with the club although I'm not exactly sure why. I don't even run with them cause I'm so slow. Hopefully the club will grow and I'll have members to run with as well as improving my running. Lots of goals for the new year and that will be my next post. As much as I love the holidays, it's always nice to have them behind us and get on with our goals and routines! Speaking of routine, I"m off to the dentist!!!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Grandmom and her girls!
Just wanted to post a picture of Adalyn and Zella from our trip to Cleveland. Ada is so big and what a great sister. Zella will have a great role model and friend.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Holidays are upon us!
Once again, I'm surprised by the speed that the holidays are upon us. It's been awhile since I've posted so I'll try to catch up. I ran a 5K on Dec 6 and won my age group. While that sound great and I'm not knocking it, my time was certainly nothing to award. I ran it in 32+ and even though I was happy with that considering my fitness level, I'm very surprised that it was good enough for 1st. I guess that's part of getting older. The next day I ran a half marathon as a training run to get a long run in and placed 3rd in my age. (it's that age thing again) The course was very hilly and it was cold and windy and it didn't turn out to be the fun run that I thought it would be. It was a good workout and that was about it. My time was again, nothing to award but I'll take 3rd anyway. I ran 2:30 and that was my goal, I just never thought it would be good enough to place.
I've met with the running club officers, old and new a couple of times in the past couple of weeks and I certainly have my work cut out for me. Lots to do to but hopefully with every ones support we'll be able to grow the club into a strong community organization.
Work has been pretty busy so that is taking up a lot of my time and I'm having a hard time scheduling my time. I'm hoping that after the holidays, I'll be able to work a more consistent schedule and not be so scattered although some of that is just the nature of the job. I haven't figured out how to work out while I"m try as it involves extra showering and sweating and sometimes I'm just too tired to put out any more effort. I do think though that after the first of the year, I'll be a little more successful. I don't have a specific goal either and that always makes working out a Lotte more difficult to make it a priority. I'm still working on my 2009 plans. I'm thinking about doing the half in February and then a marathon in May and possibly a triathlon or biathlon. I do want to do more biking this spring and summer. I can see how much it has helped Chris and others to improve their running plus it's just fun. My ultimate goal may be the Pinehurst Tri next October and then return to my roots of ultras in 2010, hopefully injury free and full of enthusiasm.
We went to Cleveland last weekend to see Tate and his family. It was a scary drive up as once we hit Cleveland the roads turned to a sheet of ice. We saw several accidents and cars off the road. It took us about 11 hours to drive up and again to drive back. Frank did most (all on the way back) of the driving so that was great. I would have freaked out with the ice, wind, rain and then fog! We've decided that we will probably have to celebrate Christmas via UPS next year and will drive in the spring and fall.
Now for the fun part of the trips. The kids are doing great. Ada is so smart and very grown-up. She's a great big sister and it's really funny to watch Zella watch her every move. She is very alert and observant. She is also very big for 4 months. She is already wearing 9 month outfits and growing! She is very smiley and a happy baby although she is not all that fond of sleeping alone all night. She's not a fussy baby though and was really fun to be around. Sometimes she'll actually try to imitate you. She coos and really connects. She is almost ready to turn over and sit up so she is very strong. It makes me sad that we probably won't be able to see them again until April or May. Tate and Julie got us a video camera though and we'll be able to see them and talk to them so that will be a lot of fun and will help us to not miss everything.
Tate and Julie had also gotten a new Nintendo Wii game and even though I normally don't care for games (I'm much to sophisticated) I decided to try it. They had bowling and tennis to name a few. It was so much fun that we decided to get one for ourselves for Christmas! I can't believe that Frank and I actually bought something so silly. I do think it will be fun however and better than just sitting in front of the TV although I'm sure we'll still do our share of that but at least this will be a diversion. I want to get the Wii Fit board and do some of the workouts as well as the My Fitness Coach game. That would be great since we love working out so much and this will make it a little more fun! We ordered it Sunday from Cleveland and it actually appeared on our doorstep tonight! I"m not sure if we'll wait till Christmas to open it though. I've already invited the girls from the spa to come over for a post holiday party to play Wii!!!! How cool is that. Maybe we'll start inviting more friends over. When you don't drink, it just doesn't feel as natural to invite people over so with the Wii it might make it more logical. We'll see.
Frank is still not running and it's hard to see him go through what I went through for so long. It's so hard not knowing if and when you'll be able to run again and to watch your fitness level that you've worked so hard on, go down the tubes. I'm still working on getting mine back and it is coming along but I also noticed my hamstring tightening up again today so I have to be careful not to overdo it.
Well, I think that just about captures what has been going on the past couple of weeks. We're almost ready for the holidays, just a little gift wrapping to do and we're don. I'm actually working the day after Christmas so my Christmas will be a quick one this year.
Better wrap this up so I can get some sleep and get my workout in in the morning. I think I've pretty much figured out that if I don't get my workout in in the morning it doesn't get done. Hopefully in the new year, I'll be able to do a few doubles but we'll see. My plans are always a little too ambitious sometimes and I fall short. I'll work on that!!!
I've met with the running club officers, old and new a couple of times in the past couple of weeks and I certainly have my work cut out for me. Lots to do to but hopefully with every ones support we'll be able to grow the club into a strong community organization.
Work has been pretty busy so that is taking up a lot of my time and I'm having a hard time scheduling my time. I'm hoping that after the holidays, I'll be able to work a more consistent schedule and not be so scattered although some of that is just the nature of the job. I haven't figured out how to work out while I"m try as it involves extra showering and sweating and sometimes I'm just too tired to put out any more effort. I do think though that after the first of the year, I'll be a little more successful. I don't have a specific goal either and that always makes working out a Lotte more difficult to make it a priority. I'm still working on my 2009 plans. I'm thinking about doing the half in February and then a marathon in May and possibly a triathlon or biathlon. I do want to do more biking this spring and summer. I can see how much it has helped Chris and others to improve their running plus it's just fun. My ultimate goal may be the Pinehurst Tri next October and then return to my roots of ultras in 2010, hopefully injury free and full of enthusiasm.
We went to Cleveland last weekend to see Tate and his family. It was a scary drive up as once we hit Cleveland the roads turned to a sheet of ice. We saw several accidents and cars off the road. It took us about 11 hours to drive up and again to drive back. Frank did most (all on the way back) of the driving so that was great. I would have freaked out with the ice, wind, rain and then fog! We've decided that we will probably have to celebrate Christmas via UPS next year and will drive in the spring and fall.
Now for the fun part of the trips. The kids are doing great. Ada is so smart and very grown-up. She's a great big sister and it's really funny to watch Zella watch her every move. She is very alert and observant. She is also very big for 4 months. She is already wearing 9 month outfits and growing! She is very smiley and a happy baby although she is not all that fond of sleeping alone all night. She's not a fussy baby though and was really fun to be around. Sometimes she'll actually try to imitate you. She coos and really connects. She is almost ready to turn over and sit up so she is very strong. It makes me sad that we probably won't be able to see them again until April or May. Tate and Julie got us a video camera though and we'll be able to see them and talk to them so that will be a lot of fun and will help us to not miss everything.
Tate and Julie had also gotten a new Nintendo Wii game and even though I normally don't care for games (I'm much to sophisticated) I decided to try it. They had bowling and tennis to name a few. It was so much fun that we decided to get one for ourselves for Christmas! I can't believe that Frank and I actually bought something so silly. I do think it will be fun however and better than just sitting in front of the TV although I'm sure we'll still do our share of that but at least this will be a diversion. I want to get the Wii Fit board and do some of the workouts as well as the My Fitness Coach game. That would be great since we love working out so much and this will make it a little more fun! We ordered it Sunday from Cleveland and it actually appeared on our doorstep tonight! I"m not sure if we'll wait till Christmas to open it though. I've already invited the girls from the spa to come over for a post holiday party to play Wii!!!! How cool is that. Maybe we'll start inviting more friends over. When you don't drink, it just doesn't feel as natural to invite people over so with the Wii it might make it more logical. We'll see.
Frank is still not running and it's hard to see him go through what I went through for so long. It's so hard not knowing if and when you'll be able to run again and to watch your fitness level that you've worked so hard on, go down the tubes. I'm still working on getting mine back and it is coming along but I also noticed my hamstring tightening up again today so I have to be careful not to overdo it.
Well, I think that just about captures what has been going on the past couple of weeks. We're almost ready for the holidays, just a little gift wrapping to do and we're don. I'm actually working the day after Christmas so my Christmas will be a quick one this year.
Better wrap this up so I can get some sleep and get my workout in in the morning. I think I've pretty much figured out that if I don't get my workout in in the morning it doesn't get done. Hopefully in the new year, I'll be able to do a few doubles but we'll see. My plans are always a little too ambitious sometimes and I fall short. I'll work on that!!!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
President for 2 year! What was I thinking????
I can't believe how fast time flies. It's been a pretty good week with running and work although work is certainly slower than the preceeding couple of weeks. I really like the people I work with so it's fun so far. I think this week I'll end up with about 6 clients for the week so that is perfect!
Frank is doing better and hopefully it's because the "mice" are moving away from his joints and not just the drugs masking the pain. He's able to walk pretty much normally so that is very encouraging and he's already looking forward to running next week!
Tomorrow is the Reindeer 5K in Southern Pines which should be a lot of fun. Hopefully some of my walker lady friends will be there. I'll have to call them to be sure! I'm also going to go to Asheboro NC on Sunday to run the Victory Junction 1/2 Marathon. I wanted to get a longer run in so this seems perfect. Lots of MTCers will be there as well as Striders.
Speaking of the Striders, you won't believe what I did last night at the meeting. As you know I assumed the role of President Elect back in September after the current one resigned (smart lady) with the knowledge that it will mean that I will be President in January for one year. Fine, I was already thinking I was a little crazy but what the heck. Anyway, last night no one would volunteer or nominate anyone for the President Elect role for 2009. One women (another Donna) said she would be VP but didn't want to be the president elect in 2010 so (and this is where it gets crazy) I blurted out "I'll be president for 2 years, if you'll be VP for one year! What was I thinking??? Now next year, when her term is up we'll look for yet another VP and hopefully someone will come forth. Now, I'm into this for 2 years after already thinking that I shouldn't even be doing it at all! Hopefully I'll have lots of help and will be able to actually run with the club eventually. I'm so much slower than those young ones that I'm really out of my leaque. Also, no one would volunteer or nominate for the role of Treasurer or Secretary so I nominated two of the women I've recently met and have recruited them into the club. Hopefully I'll be able to recruit more older slower runners to join me and then it will be a success!!!! I do have lots of plans for the club but they may not go over as well as I hope they do. I may be out of my league!!!
Gotta Run!
By the way, here's a photo of Frank at the Sweaty Butt 50K last July. Someone sent it to me recently and I thought it was pretty good. Like those abs?
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
A Non-Running Weekend?
Hey what's up with that? How did the weekend turn into a non-running weekend? Well, I did "run" on Friday for an ugly 4 1/2 miles but I guess it should count for something. I had that burning sensation in my chest again for about 30 minutes. It was so bad I was going to stop but decided to just walk/run until it went away. It finally did and then I felt fine although a little tired. I guess all the work is catching up with me. I ended up with 5 clients on Friday so it was a very tiring day. On Saturday Frank was running the Derby 50K and I was going to run either one or two of the 10 mile loops and then help out at the finish line but a couple of volunteers had not shown up to work an aid station so I quickly agreed to forego my run and work. It's nice to pay back once in awhile plus I could run on Sunday, right? Well, not exactly. Frank ended up dropping at about 26 miles with severe pain in his butt. This was not good and I hoped that it would not turn out to be a recurring problem like mine has. Anyway, today we decided he should go to the emergency room for an X-ray as it was almost impossible for him to walk. I opted to not run and to go right away to the hospital. I knew I wouldn't be able to enjoy a run knowing that he was in pain and really should be seen. Anyway, 4 hours later, he was diagnosed with Joint Mice! Yes, that's right, joint mice. The technical term is Osteochondritis Dissecans and it's apparently when pieces of bone break away and are floating around and may get lodged in a joint. ( or something like that) He has to go to an orthopedic and hopefully will not have to have surgery. It sounds like it's something that has been happening for a long time and for some reason it decided to get lodged in his hip joint. The doctor said he must has injured it years ago but it's unclear as to what may have happened. He didn't seem to indicate that his running caused it or even aggrevated it but he'll find out more when he meet with an orthopedic guy. So I never ended up running but plan on getting back on track tomorrow. I think work will be much slower this week so I should be having more time to get my workouts in.
We have a busy week though with the running club meeting on Thursday night, a 5K and a birthday party on Saturday and then a staff meeting with the whole fitness center on Sunday night. Wow! I hope Frank is better so he'll be able to get around a little better. It's very painful for him to put any weight on his right leg. I'm surprised the doctor didn't give him crutches, or at least one to keep his weight off it. Hopefully Dr Mercier will suggest that. I hope he'll get to see him tomorrow.
Well, it's late. Better go and get ready for bed. I have to take Chico out and put the trash out until Frank gets better. It's been quite a year for us with injuries this year. Hopefully next year we'll be running injury free again. Frank is just 40 miles shy of reaching 2000 miles this year so hopefully he'll be able to somehow get that in. I suggested pool running or walking although walking probably doesn't count. Gotta Run!
We have a busy week though with the running club meeting on Thursday night, a 5K and a birthday party on Saturday and then a staff meeting with the whole fitness center on Sunday night. Wow! I hope Frank is better so he'll be able to get around a little better. It's very painful for him to put any weight on his right leg. I'm surprised the doctor didn't give him crutches, or at least one to keep his weight off it. Hopefully Dr Mercier will suggest that. I hope he'll get to see him tomorrow.
Well, it's late. Better go and get ready for bed. I have to take Chico out and put the trash out until Frank gets better. It's been quite a year for us with injuries this year. Hopefully next year we'll be running injury free again. Frank is just 40 miles shy of reaching 2000 miles this year so hopefully he'll be able to somehow get that in. I suggested pool running or walking although walking probably doesn't count. Gotta Run!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
What a quiet day! We ended up staying home for Thanksgiving so I could work tomorrow. I agreed to work to accomodate the clients that had been scheduled for Tiffany before she left. I am scheduled to do 5 tomorrow so it'll be a very long day but hopefully worth it. I don't think I've ever done 5 massages in one day but I think I'd better get used to it. The Spa is pretty busy and since I'm pretty much available to work quite a bit, I'll get lots of hours. Also, I've been getting really good feedback and will be pretty busy with requests soon. A couple of clients have told me that I gave them the best massage they had ever had so that is cool. I'm getting more comfortable there and am fitting in pretty nicely. It's just a very nice atmosphere to be in although it is pretty hectic.
Tomorrow I plan on going to the club to workout and then will start work at 10:00. I get a 2 hour break in the middle of the day so plan on coming home to eat and relax.
Saturday is the Derby 50K and although I'm certainly not ready to run 31 miles I do plan on running at least one loop (10 miles) and hopefully two loops for 20 very easy miles. I'm so out of endurance shape and it's really tough trying to get it back. I did run 8 on the treadmill yesterday and actually feel best on the treadmill. I may have to do most of my running on the treadmill to acquire a better base. I'm hoping that once I get settled at the spa I'll be able to work my workouts around my work. Since I'm at the club, I want to be able to utilize it as much as I can either before or after working out. I keep looking at the pool wishing I could go for a swim but it hasn't worked out yet!
Well, better go get ready for tomorrow. Gotta run!
Tomorrow I plan on going to the club to workout and then will start work at 10:00. I get a 2 hour break in the middle of the day so plan on coming home to eat and relax.
Saturday is the Derby 50K and although I'm certainly not ready to run 31 miles I do plan on running at least one loop (10 miles) and hopefully two loops for 20 very easy miles. I'm so out of endurance shape and it's really tough trying to get it back. I did run 8 on the treadmill yesterday and actually feel best on the treadmill. I may have to do most of my running on the treadmill to acquire a better base. I'm hoping that once I get settled at the spa I'll be able to work my workouts around my work. Since I'm at the club, I want to be able to utilize it as much as I can either before or after working out. I keep looking at the pool wishing I could go for a swim but it hasn't worked out yet!
Well, better go get ready for tomorrow. Gotta run!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Working 9 to 5!
It's been another crazy week. I started working at the spa on Wednesday with my first two clients and then Thursday one of the other therapists "resigned" and I took over her clients and hours! So I went from working four hours two day a week to working full time or as much as I want in my first week! I had 4 clients on Thursday and 4 on Friday! That's more than I've ever had in such a short time frame. I'm not even sure if I've ever done 4 in one day! I could have worked today as well but I had signed up to run the Turkey Trot 10K which was held at the health club where I work so most of the employees were working or running the course! It was really fun to know so many people at the race today. We knew people from the Mangum Club, the Striders as well as others we've met out running on the trails in addition to the health club! One of the Mangum runners actually won the race overall. Pretty impressive. I ended up running with my friend Susan who had just run a 1/2 marathon last week so we ran easy and just chatted the whole way. I probably should have run it by myself and pushed a little but it was much more fun to just run it "easy". We ran about 65 minutes and I was fine with that. Just a little more than a 10 minute pace so hopefully I'll continue to improve as I start working on "speed". My goal is to run the Myrtle Beach Half marathon in 2:10 although my secret goal will be 2:00 but don't tell anyone! I think I should be able to get back up to that pace with some quality training and dropping a few pounds. Oh those few pounds that never seem to go away. Anyway, that's what I'm going to work towards.
Today we're going to Raleigh to babysit for Ella tonight while Steve and Colleen go out. We won't be seeing them next week for Thanksgiving so I think this was Colleen's way of consoling us! We haven't seem Ella for about a month so it will be fun. I'm sure she's motoring around and ready to walk. I can't believe she's almost a year old.
So looks like we'll be home for Thanksgiving and I'll cook for us. We were going to go to Baltimore but I have to work so we'll be home alone! I'm actually looking forward to it now that I'm working. We'll be able to run in the morning and then hang out and hopefully decorate the house for Christmas, maybe even put up the tree. I have to work on Friday and already have 4 clients scheduled. Saturday we're going to go to the Derby 50K which is one of the Mangum Track Clubs races. I think Frank will probably run it and I plan on running about 2 loops (20 miles) and then helping with the finish line at the end of the 50K. It'll be fun to see everyone again and be able to both run and then socialize.
I am really surprised at how much I like working at the spa. Everyone is really nice and so happy to have me on board. I actually had sent in my resume to another salon in Southern Pines thinking I could work a few more hours as I was only working 2 days at the spa and was actually offered a position but once the other therapist left, I now have more hours than I can handle so I had to pass on the other salon. It's amazing how many massage places there are around here and how busy they all are especially in this economy although I guess that most of the residents here are pretty much loaded and aren't all that affected by the recession. We are certainly affected and have lost a lot of money in out retirement account. I won't even look but I noticed that Frank is getting more and more concerned. Hopefully things will turn around and we'll be able to make up some of the loses but it may take longer than we've got before we need it. Hopefully I'll be able to work for awhile and can hold off using any of the money for as long as we can. Who ever would have imagined this entire crisis could have happened and the ripple effect it's having on all of us. Hopefully Barack will come in on his white horse (I hope that's not a racial comment, it's not intended to be but some are very sensitive) and save the day. I'm sure he'll take care of us and we won't have to pay our mortgage or for medical so I suppose we shouldn't worry too much:)
Okay, enough babble.
Gotta run!
Today we're going to Raleigh to babysit for Ella tonight while Steve and Colleen go out. We won't be seeing them next week for Thanksgiving so I think this was Colleen's way of consoling us! We haven't seem Ella for about a month so it will be fun. I'm sure she's motoring around and ready to walk. I can't believe she's almost a year old.
So looks like we'll be home for Thanksgiving and I'll cook for us. We were going to go to Baltimore but I have to work so we'll be home alone! I'm actually looking forward to it now that I'm working. We'll be able to run in the morning and then hang out and hopefully decorate the house for Christmas, maybe even put up the tree. I have to work on Friday and already have 4 clients scheduled. Saturday we're going to go to the Derby 50K which is one of the Mangum Track Clubs races. I think Frank will probably run it and I plan on running about 2 loops (20 miles) and then helping with the finish line at the end of the 50K. It'll be fun to see everyone again and be able to both run and then socialize.
I am really surprised at how much I like working at the spa. Everyone is really nice and so happy to have me on board. I actually had sent in my resume to another salon in Southern Pines thinking I could work a few more hours as I was only working 2 days at the spa and was actually offered a position but once the other therapist left, I now have more hours than I can handle so I had to pass on the other salon. It's amazing how many massage places there are around here and how busy they all are especially in this economy although I guess that most of the residents here are pretty much loaded and aren't all that affected by the recession. We are certainly affected and have lost a lot of money in out retirement account. I won't even look but I noticed that Frank is getting more and more concerned. Hopefully things will turn around and we'll be able to make up some of the loses but it may take longer than we've got before we need it. Hopefully I'll be able to work for awhile and can hold off using any of the money for as long as we can. Who ever would have imagined this entire crisis could have happened and the ripple effect it's having on all of us. Hopefully Barack will come in on his white horse (I hope that's not a racial comment, it's not intended to be but some are very sensitive) and save the day. I'm sure he'll take care of us and we won't have to pay our mortgage or for medical so I suppose we shouldn't worry too much:)
Okay, enough babble.
Gotta run!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
You just never know!
Well, after such a great run yesterday, it wasn't so great today. I woke up with a splitting headache which I normally don't get a headache so I'm not sure what was up with that. Anyway, one of my beginners runners had called and said she's meet me at the club to run on the treadmill next to me so I felt I had to go and at least try to get a workout in. I felt pretty lousy,but did manage to get 5 miles in so I felt good about that and hanging in there. Especially after my friend never showed up! Good thing I wasn't depending on her to be there. At least it got me there so it wasn't really a bad thing.
I went to the Rolfer today and am so pleased with my progress. My hip and butt issues are GONE! The last visit he really broke up a lot of scar tissue and I've had no pain or discomfort since. Today he worked a little more on my upper body and loosened up some of the tight areas there. I cannot say enough good things about Rolfing. I am very fortunate though as I'm sure not all Rolfers are as good as he is although I suppose they should be. I just think he is fantastic and really knows his stuff. Today was session #9. I'm not sure if I'll need 12 or not. We will reassess at my next visit. I'm sure I'll be able to schedule any additional visits pretty far apart and then eventually just go for tune-ups! This is probably the best thing you can do for your body. I wish everyone could experience it and discover just how good your body can feel. (even after years of abuse!)
I'm pretty convinced that I'll forgo running ultras until summer and will train for a road marathon this spring. Hopefully the one in Cleveland and maybe Tate will run the half or maybe even the full! I think it will help with my ultra training in the long run cause I was a "lot" faster when I first started running ultras and it was probably cause I was still running marathons. I ran a 4:06 Boston at 51 which is pretty darn good. I don't think I ever gave myself credit for how good I did back then and I also ran a sub 4:00 to qualify for Boston at 50. I don't know if I can ever qualify again,but it might be fun to try. Also, maybe I'd actually be able to run with some of the "fast" runners in the running club (that have never broken 4:00 in a marathon and are much younger than I was) and I'd love to kick their butts!!!! Unfortunately for me most of them are at least 10 years younger than I so that may just be too big a dream but I would like to at least show a little respect for an old lady! Dream big!
I went to the Rolfer today and am so pleased with my progress. My hip and butt issues are GONE! The last visit he really broke up a lot of scar tissue and I've had no pain or discomfort since. Today he worked a little more on my upper body and loosened up some of the tight areas there. I cannot say enough good things about Rolfing. I am very fortunate though as I'm sure not all Rolfers are as good as he is although I suppose they should be. I just think he is fantastic and really knows his stuff. Today was session #9. I'm not sure if I'll need 12 or not. We will reassess at my next visit. I'm sure I'll be able to schedule any additional visits pretty far apart and then eventually just go for tune-ups! This is probably the best thing you can do for your body. I wish everyone could experience it and discover just how good your body can feel. (even after years of abuse!)
I'm pretty convinced that I'll forgo running ultras until summer and will train for a road marathon this spring. Hopefully the one in Cleveland and maybe Tate will run the half or maybe even the full! I think it will help with my ultra training in the long run cause I was a "lot" faster when I first started running ultras and it was probably cause I was still running marathons. I ran a 4:06 Boston at 51 which is pretty darn good. I don't think I ever gave myself credit for how good I did back then and I also ran a sub 4:00 to qualify for Boston at 50. I don't know if I can ever qualify again,but it might be fun to try. Also, maybe I'd actually be able to run with some of the "fast" runners in the running club (that have never broken 4:00 in a marathon and are much younger than I was) and I'd love to kick their butts!!!! Unfortunately for me most of them are at least 10 years younger than I so that may just be too big a dream but I would like to at least show a little respect for an old lady! Dream big!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Finally a good run!
I finally had a good run this morning so I'm very pleased about that. The weather was perfect (that always helps) and I just turned on my music and ran for about 8 miles. I was debating out there if I should do the Turkey Trot half marathon, 10K or 5K. Now that I've decided to scale back my ultras for awhile it seems that it might make more sense for me to run shorter races to help with my "speedwork". I go back and forth on what to do but I'm sure I'll figure it out before the big day.
I did a lot of thinking out on the trail this morning and one thing I was thinking about was the recent election of Obama. I would certainly have preferred to see McCain in office however, it is what it is and I will support whoever is president. It donned on me that only 52% of the country actually voted for Obama and that is a concern I think due to the fact that the media was in the tank for him and certainly wanted to see him elected and he also had 95% of the black vote of which a large percentage were probably 1st time voters because they wanted to vote for a black man for president, rightfully so. Anyway, it seems with all of the turn-outs and enthusiasm he should have won by a landslide so that tells me that it is still a very divided country and without the new black votes, he would not have won. I hope that in 4 years we can look back and say, "wow! what a great president" and that he gets reelected this time by a landslide. He won't have the media to protect him in 4 years but will have the experience of these next 4 years, and good or bad, we'll have a better idea if he really is the candidate we want in office. I pray we do. It will be good for our country to come together and grow and prosper. It'll be an interesting time and I do hope that unlike the way Bush was treated, I do hope that the non-Obama supporters will take the higher road and give him a chance. If he screws up and goes back on his word, then we can judge him for that but for now, let's assume he's a man of his word although it is often difficult to know just what that word is. God Bless America!
I did a lot of thinking out on the trail this morning and one thing I was thinking about was the recent election of Obama. I would certainly have preferred to see McCain in office however, it is what it is and I will support whoever is president. It donned on me that only 52% of the country actually voted for Obama and that is a concern I think due to the fact that the media was in the tank for him and certainly wanted to see him elected and he also had 95% of the black vote of which a large percentage were probably 1st time voters because they wanted to vote for a black man for president, rightfully so. Anyway, it seems with all of the turn-outs and enthusiasm he should have won by a landslide so that tells me that it is still a very divided country and without the new black votes, he would not have won. I hope that in 4 years we can look back and say, "wow! what a great president" and that he gets reelected this time by a landslide. He won't have the media to protect him in 4 years but will have the experience of these next 4 years, and good or bad, we'll have a better idea if he really is the candidate we want in office. I pray we do. It will be good for our country to come together and grow and prosper. It'll be an interesting time and I do hope that unlike the way Bush was treated, I do hope that the non-Obama supporters will take the higher road and give him a chance. If he screws up and goes back on his word, then we can judge him for that but for now, let's assume he's a man of his word although it is often difficult to know just what that word is. God Bless America!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
one hundred push ups
This looks like an interesting challange and something I could add to my resistance training, bent kneed of course but what the heck!
I finally got a run in this morning at the club. I ended up running 6 on the treadmill and felt pretty good although I do have a way to go to build my endurance backup. I should probably run on the treadmill more often as I'm able to maintain an even pace and control my heartrate. The best part about the treadmill is I don't have to walk as much like I do on the trails although I do find myself drinking more and I can't drink and run so I allow myself a walking drink every mile. I hope to build from there as I want to be able to get to more continuous running workouts. I still am not back 100% and can feel the remnents of my cold but it is almost gone. I was going to do a double workout and spin after I ran but I decided that would be too much too soon so I opted out and came home. I will at least do a Pilate workout later.
I did the initial test for the push-ups and was able to do almost 20 doing them bent kneed so I'm not sure how effective that will be but that's where I'll start. Maybe I'll try the straight leg plank version after the first 6 week sessions!
one hundred push ups
I finally got a run in this morning at the club. I ended up running 6 on the treadmill and felt pretty good although I do have a way to go to build my endurance backup. I should probably run on the treadmill more often as I'm able to maintain an even pace and control my heartrate. The best part about the treadmill is I don't have to walk as much like I do on the trails although I do find myself drinking more and I can't drink and run so I allow myself a walking drink every mile. I hope to build from there as I want to be able to get to more continuous running workouts. I still am not back 100% and can feel the remnents of my cold but it is almost gone. I was going to do a double workout and spin after I ran but I decided that would be too much too soon so I opted out and came home. I will at least do a Pilate workout later.
I did the initial test for the push-ups and was able to do almost 20 doing them bent kneed so I'm not sure how effective that will be but that's where I'll start. Maybe I'll try the straight leg plank version after the first 6 week sessions!
one hundred push ups
Sunday, November 9, 2008
The Next Big Thing! A Goal in the Making!
Could this be our next big thing? An easy 100 in a beautiful area! Actually I can't even believe that I'm thinking at all about another 100 miler, but it does look nice. I can't even remember the last time I had a really good run. I put in a few miles at Massochist but they don't really count and I tried to run Wednesday feeling lousy as I was fighting a cold. I finally got out today but walked 4 miles with the new walking/hopefully one day running group so it again didn't really count as a run or workout. I'm feeling a little better from the cold and hopefully will be able to get back to working out this week. I got some making up to do. I feel like I'm always starting over and trying to get my endurance back. It's pretty frustrating but I just have to suck it up and get the job done. Tomorrow I'm planning on a little running and a spinning class if I'm really okay. Tomorrow night I'm meeting with the current officers of the running club to discuss the transition. Sounds familiar doesn't it. I hope mine goes as smoothly as Obama's does.
Well, I'm really exhausted so am off to bed.
100 Mile Races
Well, I'm really exhausted so am off to bed.
100 Mile Races
Friday, November 7, 2008
What was I thinking?
It just hit me and I had to ask myself "What was I thinking"? Here I am planning on these ultra distance races and crazy stuff like that when I've hardly been running and am still trying to come back. For some reason I think I can just pick up where I left off. That may be possible but probably not smart so I've decided to rethink my crazy, lofty goals and pare them down. I think I'd be much better served if I come back gradually and build my base as I had been doing before I got a little too optomistic. Anyway, I'm going to take a stepback and determine what makes more sense for me. I've had to come back several times so I know I can do it and just need to be patient.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
On the Job Training!
After orientation today's on the job training, I'm ready for clients. My schedule will be Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 6:00. Sounds like a great deal and I'm sure it will take a few weeks/months to build up a clientele but I'm looking forward to getting started.
I've been feeling a little flu-like ever since going to the orientation where there were a few participants coughing and hacking all over the place. I think I picked something up and I just hope I can shake it. I've been pretty achy and tired all day but do seem to feel better at night so it may even be allergy related. Anyway, my training (running that is) is in the toilet so hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow and can get back on track. I'm hoping to run the Shirt Run on Saturday although it will not be pretty, I do need some mileage. There's a lot of races coming up and if I had any chance of finishing them with any semblance of pride, I need to work on my base.
I've been doing some searching for upcoming races so I can determine a goal race and what races I'll do along the way in preparation. So far this is what I've come up with: The 15 mile Shirt Run this weekend. the Turkey Trot 1/2 marathon in two weeks, and then the Derby 50K the following weekend. In December it looks like we'll do the Reindeer 5K in Southern Pines, and then the Frosty 50K in January. We're signed up to do the Uhwarrie 20 miles in February and then the Unstead Trail Marathon in March. There are a few options in April that we're considering so I know we'll do something but am not sure what yet. There's a 1/2 marathon in Cleveland on Ada's birthday weekend so that's a thought. Also in April is the 24 hour Ultra Run in VA that sounds like a lot of fun or the Bull Run Run. So many races, so little time. In May there's the Cleveland Marathon that I have my eye on and that may be my goal race and try to break 4 1/2 hours. It would be great to try to qualify for Boston but it's been awhile since I've run a road race and I think it will take some specific training to ever do that again, but this is a start. So it looks like a pretty busy spring whatever we decide to do. I'm not signing up and paying for any until I'm positive that I'm going to do it. Tate called tonight and he's been really getting into running so I'm hoping that he may want to run the half marathon in April and then maybe the half or the whole marathon in May! Wouldn't that be cool. If we go out there in December and then not again until May that is a little longer than I'd like it to be so we'll have to work on that and maybe go out in March for a quick trip.
I am very excited as I have at least 3 women who have commited to coming to the reservoir to start a walking program. I'm hoping that they can find buddies in the group for additional workouts and also to go to the upcoming 5K's. I've been trying to do this for awhile and I think it's now finally coming to fruition albeit slow. I'm hoping that most of them will gradual become interested in running and join the club but one step at a time. It'll be fun to see where this goes. It would be great if I could somehow turn it into a profitable business. It seems that so many people I meet are really looking for a champion or someone to help them get started in an exercise routine.
Time to get some rest. Hopefully I'll feel up to running at the club tomorrow. I'm really having a tough time getting back into a consistant training program again. I am pretty much injury free so I have no excuses so I better get serious!
I've been feeling a little flu-like ever since going to the orientation where there were a few participants coughing and hacking all over the place. I think I picked something up and I just hope I can shake it. I've been pretty achy and tired all day but do seem to feel better at night so it may even be allergy related. Anyway, my training (running that is) is in the toilet so hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow and can get back on track. I'm hoping to run the Shirt Run on Saturday although it will not be pretty, I do need some mileage. There's a lot of races coming up and if I had any chance of finishing them with any semblance of pride, I need to work on my base.
I've been doing some searching for upcoming races so I can determine a goal race and what races I'll do along the way in preparation. So far this is what I've come up with: The 15 mile Shirt Run this weekend. the Turkey Trot 1/2 marathon in two weeks, and then the Derby 50K the following weekend. In December it looks like we'll do the Reindeer 5K in Southern Pines, and then the Frosty 50K in January. We're signed up to do the Uhwarrie 20 miles in February and then the Unstead Trail Marathon in March. There are a few options in April that we're considering so I know we'll do something but am not sure what yet. There's a 1/2 marathon in Cleveland on Ada's birthday weekend so that's a thought. Also in April is the 24 hour Ultra Run in VA that sounds like a lot of fun or the Bull Run Run. So many races, so little time. In May there's the Cleveland Marathon that I have my eye on and that may be my goal race and try to break 4 1/2 hours. It would be great to try to qualify for Boston but it's been awhile since I've run a road race and I think it will take some specific training to ever do that again, but this is a start. So it looks like a pretty busy spring whatever we decide to do. I'm not signing up and paying for any until I'm positive that I'm going to do it. Tate called tonight and he's been really getting into running so I'm hoping that he may want to run the half marathon in April and then maybe the half or the whole marathon in May! Wouldn't that be cool. If we go out there in December and then not again until May that is a little longer than I'd like it to be so we'll have to work on that and maybe go out in March for a quick trip.
I am very excited as I have at least 3 women who have commited to coming to the reservoir to start a walking program. I'm hoping that they can find buddies in the group for additional workouts and also to go to the upcoming 5K's. I've been trying to do this for awhile and I think it's now finally coming to fruition albeit slow. I'm hoping that most of them will gradual become interested in running and join the club but one step at a time. It'll be fun to see where this goes. It would be great if I could somehow turn it into a profitable business. It seems that so many people I meet are really looking for a champion or someone to help them get started in an exercise routine.
Time to get some rest. Hopefully I'll feel up to running at the club tomorrow. I'm really having a tough time getting back into a consistant training program again. I am pretty much injury free so I have no excuses so I better get serious!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
First Health officially!
I'm now officially employed at First Health with an id badge and all! I just completed a gruelling 2 day orientation that was, well, gruelling! Basically it consisted of sitting in theater like seats from 8:00 to 4:30 as streams of various departments came in to train us on the ins and outs of the hospital. Most of it did not apply to me as I'll be in the Fitness Center at the Spa and most of the employees at the orientation were nurses or worked somewhere in the medical arena. I must say however, that I am very impressed that the hospital is a really large corporation, albeit not for profit. I'm not sure when I'll actually have my first massage client but I will find out my schedule on Thursday and get the on the job training and an official job description. I pick up my scrubs tomorrow! At least I'll know what I'll be wearing to work every day.
We were in VA over the weekend and Frank did the 3rd race in the Virginia LU Series completing them all in the required time. He ran the 50 mile Mt Massochist and I must say it's named appropriately. I ran about 10 miles of the course, some with him and then a little more with Jean. That was really fun but very challenging and I think that the section I ran was some of the easier trails. It was crazy to think anyone would want to run 50 miles in those mountains! It was a long weekend but I'm glad that Frank's quest for his series jacket is done. Now he can wear it with pride. Now we're trying to determine what our future events will consist of. Frank was able to successfully get us entered in the Uhwarrie 20 mile trail run in Feb so he redeemed himself after his failed attempt at Umstead! It fill in about 30 minutes so he did good! I haven't heard who else got in that we know but I guess we'll find out this weekend at the Shirt Run.
Well, it looks like the presidental election is over for 2008. I had to stop watching it as it really doesn't look good for McCain. I had held out hope that when it came down to it, that many Obama supporters would not be able to pull the lever for Obama but it looks like I was wrong. I am very saddened to think what our future may hold. It seems so unfair that media bias and hidden truths were accepted and encouraged in order to assure a win for a liberal, leftist candidate. Perhaps he would have won anyway but we'll never know and it really seems unlikely. I do not understand how so many are so fooled by this sleezy guy. Hopefully our country can survive 4 years of liberal, leftist control. At least it's over and we can concentrate on more important things, like 2012! Just kidding. I'm electioned out and am looking forward to other issues to focus on although at this point, I'm not sure what that may be. Perhaps working on my own new presidency of the Striders Running Club although I'm getting a little discouraged with the lack of cooperation from the current officers. I've been trying to schedule a meeting to start to transition to 2009 but it's been impossible to get everyone together. (it's only 3 people including me!) I'm starting to have second thoughts about my volunteering to take it over. Anyway, I'll be able to really focus on that and hopefully move the club forward.
Keep moving!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
I'm now among the employed!
Well,as they say, be careful what you ask for cause you might get it. Well, I asked for and got a job. I haven't had a job since 1999 when I left AT&T so it will be a little weird. I interviewed for the job for a massage therapist at the spa in our health club exactly one month ago to the day and today they called and officially offered me the job. Looks like I've passed all the references and experience requirements. Tomorrow I go for a drug test and finish up the paperwork and then get to order my uniform, yes I'm going to wear scrubs. How attractive is that??? And to make it even better, they're beige. Pretty flashy huh?! It'll be good though and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm only scheduled to work two days a week from 2 to 6 but from what everyone has told me, I'll get all the work I want. I think it will be a good place to work and hopefully it'll get me to work out more consistantly as I'll be there already. I know a lot of people at the club so it will be really fun to be "one of them". I don't think I've ever been "one of them". Maybe I'll be able to trade for personal training!
I've been doing well with my running and have been throwing in "speedwork" so hopefully that will pay off. I still don't have my goal race picked out yet but am working on it. So many races so little time. I think about a road marathon and then I think, why would I want to do that? For now I'll just continue rebuilding my base and getting my running to a more consistant level. I am running in a 5 mile race on Saturday so it will be a good gauge as to my true fitness level. It's supposed to rain though so it may put a damper on it. (get it?) I'm hoping to break 50 but don't really see that happening but it would be a sign that I'm making good progress.
I'm supposed to go biking with a women I met at the club in a spinning class. It's supposed to rain though so I don't think it will happen. I think the thing I like best about this area is how everyone seems to know everyone and everyone is pretty friendly although some groups are clicky for sure. I'm hoping to establish a womens biking group for the more mature biker. The women at the club mentioned she would like that as well since we're not able to keep up with the speedsters anymore. I won't start that until next spring however. I take over as president of the running club in January and that will be a big job as I want to make a lot of changes to how it's being run currently. (who do I sound like?) Anyway, there is unnecessary spending and my campaign was to lower taxes. Just kidding. I do have lots of plans for the club though and I think it'll be successful. Working at the club will enable me to bring in more beginner or wannabe runners just because I'll have an opportunity to meet more of them and talk it up!
Off to bed. Got a busy day tomorrow. I'm going to try to blog daily although with my current track record it may be a little to ambitious. Stay tuned!
I've been doing well with my running and have been throwing in "speedwork" so hopefully that will pay off. I still don't have my goal race picked out yet but am working on it. So many races so little time. I think about a road marathon and then I think, why would I want to do that? For now I'll just continue rebuilding my base and getting my running to a more consistant level. I am running in a 5 mile race on Saturday so it will be a good gauge as to my true fitness level. It's supposed to rain though so it may put a damper on it. (get it?) I'm hoping to break 50 but don't really see that happening but it would be a sign that I'm making good progress.
I'm supposed to go biking with a women I met at the club in a spinning class. It's supposed to rain though so I don't think it will happen. I think the thing I like best about this area is how everyone seems to know everyone and everyone is pretty friendly although some groups are clicky for sure. I'm hoping to establish a womens biking group for the more mature biker. The women at the club mentioned she would like that as well since we're not able to keep up with the speedsters anymore. I won't start that until next spring however. I take over as president of the running club in January and that will be a big job as I want to make a lot of changes to how it's being run currently. (who do I sound like?) Anyway, there is unnecessary spending and my campaign was to lower taxes. Just kidding. I do have lots of plans for the club though and I think it'll be successful. Working at the club will enable me to bring in more beginner or wannabe runners just because I'll have an opportunity to meet more of them and talk it up!
Off to bed. Got a busy day tomorrow. I'm going to try to blog daily although with my current track record it may be a little to ambitious. Stay tuned!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Catching Up
I've been lax again with posting on my blog. I guess I've been busy but am not really sure with what. I have to figure out how to schedule my appointments in a more productive manner.
I did get the job at First Health FirstSpa and I'm very excited. I'll only be working two days a week and only about 4 hours each day. Not a bad gig! I'm sure I'll have to work additional hours in the future but for now, this is more than enough. I get free membership to the club and also can work out in-between clients if I have a gap! Plus, I figure that once I'm at the club it'll be easier to stay and workout. It's always hard for me to get back over there in the evening on my own but now I'll be there! No excuses now! Okay, I'm sure I can always find an excuse but it'll be harder to skip an extra workout.
My rolfing sessions are going great. I think it will really help get my body back into great condition. My posture is already better and I feel taller and am breathing better. It's great and I think everyone should do it. Unfortunately it's pretty pricy and tough to justify unless there's a real issue that needs to be fixed.
The girls are coming down this weekend to celebrate Frank's and Erin's birthday so that will be fun. Can' wait to see Ella and how much she has changed over the last month. Pictures to follow!
I did get the job at First Health FirstSpa and I'm very excited. I'll only be working two days a week and only about 4 hours each day. Not a bad gig! I'm sure I'll have to work additional hours in the future but for now, this is more than enough. I get free membership to the club and also can work out in-between clients if I have a gap! Plus, I figure that once I'm at the club it'll be easier to stay and workout. It's always hard for me to get back over there in the evening on my own but now I'll be there! No excuses now! Okay, I'm sure I can always find an excuse but it'll be harder to skip an extra workout.
My rolfing sessions are going great. I think it will really help get my body back into great condition. My posture is already better and I feel taller and am breathing better. It's great and I think everyone should do it. Unfortunately it's pretty pricy and tough to justify unless there's a real issue that needs to be fixed.
The girls are coming down this weekend to celebrate Frank's and Erin's birthday so that will be fun. Can' wait to see Ella and how much she has changed over the last month. Pictures to follow!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Tate and his girls
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Here's a recent photo of Tate and Adalyn and Zella. Can't wait to get back to Ohio and see them again. Zella is really getting big apparently much bigger than Ada was at 2 months.
Here's a recent photo of Tate and Adalyn and Zella. Can't wait to get back to Ohio and see them again. Zella is really getting big apparently much bigger than Ada was at 2 months.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Back by popular demand
It's been a little while since my last post so I need to catch up.
First, the good news/bad news. My stress test came back fine so that is good news however, I still don't know why I get out of breath walking up stairs and why my chest burns when I expend too much energy without a proper warm-up. I'm going to work on improving my endurance (if that's possible) by following the Maffetone principle which is running aerobic for substantial period of time. I've been working on it for the past few weeks and have already seen an improvement so hopefully that will be the answer.
I'm still waiting to hear about the job at the health club. I'm not sure if no news is good news, bad news or just no news. Hopefully I'll know before the week is out. If I don't get the job there, I will probably pursue renting space at the salon where I get my hair cut. I think it would be a great space and with the clientele that goes there I think I'd get more than enough business. I still would prefer to work at the health club and let them get the clients and supply the supplies. Call me lazy! Actually the best benefit would be that if I didn't have a client during my scheduled work time, I could leave the spa and go home or work out. How perfect is that!!!!!
Running is still not totally pain free. I'm still only running every other day and ended up only running the half marathon race instead of the marathon distance at a race we went to over the weekend. Frank ran the 40 miler so I had a few hours to wait around for him. Fortunately it was a beautiful day to just hangout in the sun. We both won our age groups so that was fun.
It's frustrating to not be back to pre-Umstead condition. I've done about everything I can do so now will just concentrate on not overdoing it as well strengthening it. I can't believe that this has been going on for so long but hopefully it will be a thing of the past in the not to distant future.
Gotta Run!
First, the good news/bad news. My stress test came back fine so that is good news however, I still don't know why I get out of breath walking up stairs and why my chest burns when I expend too much energy without a proper warm-up. I'm going to work on improving my endurance (if that's possible) by following the Maffetone principle which is running aerobic for substantial period of time. I've been working on it for the past few weeks and have already seen an improvement so hopefully that will be the answer.
I'm still waiting to hear about the job at the health club. I'm not sure if no news is good news, bad news or just no news. Hopefully I'll know before the week is out. If I don't get the job there, I will probably pursue renting space at the salon where I get my hair cut. I think it would be a great space and with the clientele that goes there I think I'd get more than enough business. I still would prefer to work at the health club and let them get the clients and supply the supplies. Call me lazy! Actually the best benefit would be that if I didn't have a client during my scheduled work time, I could leave the spa and go home or work out. How perfect is that!!!!!
Running is still not totally pain free. I'm still only running every other day and ended up only running the half marathon race instead of the marathon distance at a race we went to over the weekend. Frank ran the 40 miler so I had a few hours to wait around for him. Fortunately it was a beautiful day to just hangout in the sun. We both won our age groups so that was fun.
It's frustrating to not be back to pre-Umstead condition. I've done about everything I can do so now will just concentrate on not overdoing it as well strengthening it. I can't believe that this has been going on for so long but hopefully it will be a thing of the past in the not to distant future.
Gotta Run!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
A visit with Ella!
Frank and I went to Colleen's yesterday and got to see Ella. It had been a few weeks since we've seen her and it's always fun to see how much she's changed. She's sitting up and rolling over and trying to crawl. Such a big world to explore. She still has those huge blue eyes that can melt your heart.
It's been a crazy couple of weeks so I need to catch up. I overdid my running last week and am now trying to figure out just how much I can do. I went to the Rolfer this morning and that was great. It was pretty uncomfortable yet I do feel much better. I also went to see my medical doctor and told him about my heart concerns and now I have to have a nuclear stress test tomorrow. I told him about the burning in my chest and that I have difficulty climbing stairs or steep hills. I just can't get enough oxygen to my big muscles. After learning about the heart disease that Toni Braxton brought to light on Dancing with the Stars, I'm convinced that I have the same disease. It's called Microvasxular Angina also known as Cardiac Syndrome X. The symptoms she had are exactly what I have. It'll be good to either rule it out or rule it in. It would be great if it is the answer and there is a treatment that will help me be able to exert myself or at least to know why I'm not able to do what I used to be able to do. It'll be interesting to say the least and I'm very excited to have the test done and find out what's going on. Dr Mercier does think that my hamstring issue is much improved and suggests that I continue to strengthen it as well as to start running some hills. Who knew. I've been avoiding hills!
Another thing going on is that I had an interview last week at First Spa at First Health, the fitness center we belong to. I wasn't sure if I wanted to work there or not but after learning more about the position and responsibilities, I really hope that I get it. I won't find out until next week so it's a little unsettling but at least it gives me some time to be more objective about it. I think I have a pretty good chance as I have experience however, I am quite a bit older than the other applicates. Which will triumph, youth and inexperience, or age with experience. We'll see! I vote for the experience factor!!!!
Okay, I guess that enough for now. Later!
Monday, September 22, 2008
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
What a week it's been!
It's now been over a week since my last blog and what a week it has been. Since I last blogged I have learned that it was not food poisoning as I had thought but a virus that has now run through the Davidson household. I was sick starting Wednesday morning at 1:00 AM and lasted until mid-morning. I started to feel better on Thursday although was still pretty week. Next came Ada. At around 1:00 AM on Saturday morning she got the virus as well and was vomiting etc all night. She was a trooper and bounced back really well. The wonders of youth. I felt horrible knowing that it was I who had brought this horrific virus with me. I awoke in the wee hours of the following Wednesday morning (I was scheduled to leave for home that day) again around 1:00 AM to find that now Julie was sick. It was absolutely horrendous as she had to nurse the baby every 2 to 3 hours and was vomiting and was violently sick as well. What a nightmare. I immediately knew that I had to cancel my flight to stay and help with the babies as well as Julie. Tate had been up all night as well yet needed to get to work. I took care of everything from 4:00 am on and it was incredibly difficult. The baby was hungry and Julie would try to nurse while practically asleep but her milk supplies were low due to her dehydration. I tried to feed the baby some formula however she had never used a bottle and was not happy. I did manage to get some down and it was enough to top her off for awhile so she and Julie could sleep. Julie spent the entire day in bed and I ran around like crazy taking care of everyone. All in all, it went pretty smoothly and we managed to get through it although I never want to go through anything like that again. I was now scheduled to return home Friday and although it was touch and go for awhile, I was able to leave them knowing that they were through the worst of it. Fortunately Tate never got sick so that was a blessing. I'm beginning to think it is a girl thing.
I arrived back home last night and practically cried I was so happy to be back. Thank God Frank is so helpful and not helpless at home. I returned to a clean house and no surprises or messes. It was probably neater or at least as neat as when I left. Chico was soooo HAPPY to see me as well and he was beside himself. He kept jumping up in my lap and kissing me over and over. He finally has gotten back to a normal quiet life of being grateful that is pack is back in tack!!!
I never did end up running the 1/2 marathon last week. Good thing. I did get out for a run but was still feeling run down after being sick. I ended up running twice while there so I was disappointed with that and am further behind in my comeback than I could have imagined. I did notice that my butt was rearing it's ugly head after my 10 mile run so that may be too much to try to do until I rebuild my stamina. I have to rethink my goals!
Today I'm still pretty tired so I decided to allow my body to recover one more day. It's just good to be home and to get back to some normalcy. Maybe I'll try to swim this afternoon just to do something. I am running tomorrow with two beginners at the reservoir. I hope I can keep up with them! We'll be doing a couple of loops around the lake and then I hope to be able to run another loop or two after that on my own. I think I'll shoot for about 8 miles and will build gradually from there. How many times do I "begin again?". Oh well, it is what it is.
This week will be about catch up as I had to cancel several appointments last week. I need to be sure to pace myself and allow time for my workouts. Slow and steady is my motto. Gotta Run!
I arrived back home last night and practically cried I was so happy to be back. Thank God Frank is so helpful and not helpless at home. I returned to a clean house and no surprises or messes. It was probably neater or at least as neat as when I left. Chico was soooo HAPPY to see me as well and he was beside himself. He kept jumping up in my lap and kissing me over and over. He finally has gotten back to a normal quiet life of being grateful that is pack is back in tack!!!
I never did end up running the 1/2 marathon last week. Good thing. I did get out for a run but was still feeling run down after being sick. I ended up running twice while there so I was disappointed with that and am further behind in my comeback than I could have imagined. I did notice that my butt was rearing it's ugly head after my 10 mile run so that may be too much to try to do until I rebuild my stamina. I have to rethink my goals!
Today I'm still pretty tired so I decided to allow my body to recover one more day. It's just good to be home and to get back to some normalcy. Maybe I'll try to swim this afternoon just to do something. I am running tomorrow with two beginners at the reservoir. I hope I can keep up with them! We'll be doing a couple of loops around the lake and then I hope to be able to run another loop or two after that on my own. I think I'll shoot for about 8 miles and will build gradually from there. How many times do I "begin again?". Oh well, it is what it is.
This week will be about catch up as I had to cancel several appointments last week. I need to be sure to pace myself and allow time for my workouts. Slow and steady is my motto. Gotta Run!
Friday, September 5, 2008
The best laid plans!
It's Friday afternoon and I'm in Cleveland visiting Tate and his family. I arrived on Tuesday and apparantly got a case of food poisoning that night. I was up all night with extreme vomiting and diarrhea. I know,. TMI! Wednesday was a total loss and all I did was sleep. I couldn't eat or do much of anything. I felt like such a burden. I come to help with the new baby and end up creating more work for everyone. I started feeling better yesterday and went to pre-school with Ada for her first day. She was very excited and photos will follow. It's been really hot here and was too hot for me to sleep in the attic as planned. I ended up sleeping on the couch which is not a bed, need I say more. It's been raining today and really cooled off so I should be able to sleep in the attic for the rest of my visit.
I had planned on taking Ada to a kid's run tomorrow and then going to a half marathon on Sunday however, it doesn't look like it's going to work out. It's supposed to rain tomorrow and Ada doesn't get up early enough to make the race without a great deal of duress. The kiddie race starts at 8:15 and that is pretty early to get everything and everyone together. The half marathon is much further away than I thought and I can't pick up the race packet at the start. I'd have to pick it up tonight and it's a drive from here so I don't think I'll be able to get it. Oh well, at least I should be able to get a good run in anyway. Now I'll be able to run in the morning as well as Sunday so maybe it'll be better anyway. I think I'm pretty much recovered from my bout with food poisoning and should be able to get a good run in.
I had planned on taking Ada to a kid's run tomorrow and then going to a half marathon on Sunday however, it doesn't look like it's going to work out. It's supposed to rain tomorrow and Ada doesn't get up early enough to make the race without a great deal of duress. The kiddie race starts at 8:15 and that is pretty early to get everything and everyone together. The half marathon is much further away than I thought and I can't pick up the race packet at the start. I'd have to pick it up tonight and it's a drive from here so I don't think I'll be able to get it. Oh well, at least I should be able to get a good run in anyway. Now I'll be able to run in the morning as well as Sunday so maybe it'll be better anyway. I think I'm pretty much recovered from my bout with food poisoning and should be able to get a good run in.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Growing up fast!
Ella came to visit us yesterday and is really getting big. She has huge blue eyes and is quite the beauty. Looks like she's going to be one of the few lucky girls that get blue eyes and dark hair. Colleen calls here Snow White. What a cutey! Erin and Josh came over as well so it was fun to have them all here. I really have to work on my picture taking as I seem to take lots of pictures but most of them are not very good. I'll just have to keep practicing. One of these days I'll get it right!
We had a very busy weekend and now I'm getting ready to leave for Cleveland and meet our newest granddaughter, Zella. I'm very excited to meet her and spend some time with her as well as my little Adalyn. How fun is that! I hope the Chico and Frank can survive without me for 10 days! I'm sure they'll be fine although Chico may be a little freaked out and will probably spend the whole time looking for me.
I ran 10 with Chris on Saturday and opted out of the 25 mile bike ride that I was going to do after the run. It was extremely hot and humid and I was whipped after the 10. I deep forgetting that I'm 57! The course we did was part of the Boogie 50 mile run and it's very hilly. I can't imagine doing it 5 times!!!
On Sunday I had my first beginner runner join the group. It was a lot of fun and I'm really looking forward to starting my beginner group which will officially kick off after I get back from Ohio. I was voted in yesterday as the President Elect (VP) and will become President of the club on January 1, 2009. I'm very excited about it as I have many ideas for the club. They've had problems in the past getting runners to come out to run with them as they have the reputation of being too fast. Now with me around that reputation will be erased!
Today Frank and I met with Chris and biked the Tour De Moore bike ride. We only did the 50 but it was pretty challenging but fun. The weather was perfect which was a pleasant surprise after the past few days of July like heat and humidity. We really lucked out.
I'm just about packed to go to Cleveland. Next Sunday I'm running a half-marathon. It will be a good gauge to see just how fit or unfit I am after months of not running. My goal is to run it under 2:30 but will be happy just to finish.
Better go and get ready for the big trip!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Time does fly!
I can't believe how time just has a way of getting away. The week has flown by and I don't feel like I've done very much. It took a few days to recover from my trip to Raleigh to stay with Colleen's dogs. Between not being able to sleep and my allergies to the dogs and cat, I was a mess. Hopefully all will be normal soon. Last week we had the Olympics and this week the Convention. We get so hooked on the hoopla so I guess the media has done it's job. I'll be in Cleveland next week so I'm not sure how much of the Republican Convention I'll get to see. I'm curious to see how the media coverage will compare. Oh well, the election will come and go before we know it.
I went to see the Rolfer yesterday and am still very happy with what it's doing for me. I can't wait to go again when I get back from Ohio. Every visit I feel looser and looser! (is that a word?)
We have a busy weekend again. Saturday I'm going to Ellerbe to meet Chris to run 10 miles (the Boogie course) and then we're going to bike 25. That should be quite the workout. Sunday I'll be meeting the club at the reservoir and we're starting a beginners running group. It'll be fun to coach them along to help them meet their goals. On Sunday afternoon Colleen and Erin will be down for a cookout so that will be fun. I can't wait to see how Ella is doing. Monday we're doing a 50 mile bike ride which will be the furthest I've biked in several years. Hope I can do it. It's pretty hilly from what I hear. Tuesday I leave for Ohio to meet Miss Zella. Can't wait to meet her. Better get to bed. I've got a busy next few days!
I went to see the Rolfer yesterday and am still very happy with what it's doing for me. I can't wait to go again when I get back from Ohio. Every visit I feel looser and looser! (is that a word?)
We have a busy weekend again. Saturday I'm going to Ellerbe to meet Chris to run 10 miles (the Boogie course) and then we're going to bike 25. That should be quite the workout. Sunday I'll be meeting the club at the reservoir and we're starting a beginners running group. It'll be fun to coach them along to help them meet their goals. On Sunday afternoon Colleen and Erin will be down for a cookout so that will be fun. I can't wait to see how Ella is doing. Monday we're doing a 50 mile bike ride which will be the furthest I've biked in several years. Hope I can do it. It's pretty hilly from what I hear. Tuesday I leave for Ohio to meet Miss Zella. Can't wait to meet her. Better get to bed. I've got a busy next few days!
Friday, August 22, 2008
What a beautiful family!
Here's a couple more pictures of Zella and her new family. Looks like my little Miss Adalyn will be a great helper. Can't wait to meet her!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Here's Zella!
Here's a pic of Zella and Ada and Tate and also Julie with a sleeping Zella. She was born yesterday, 8/19/08 weighing in at 7lbs 14oz. Can't wait to see her in a couple of weeks.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Weekend Update!
It was a pretty busy but fun weekend. Saturday we got up early and went to a bike ride in Carthage that benefited Special Forces. Our SF friend, Col Lt Fred Dummer and his wife Susan (better known as Mr and Mrs. Doom) were there as well as my new friend Susan that I met at the reservoir. After the ride and a couple of hours of hanging out with everyone, we came home and watched the Olympics which was a little frustrating as our DVR Cable Box keeps rebooting. We got through most of the major events without missing too much. This morniing (Sunday) we got up early again to meet the Striders at 7:00 for a run. Frank ended up running with the group and it sounds like he had a good time. He's turning into a real chatty Cathy! I ran with my new friend Susan (the one mentioned above) and it was great. She's really easy to run with and didn't seem to mind my continual run/walk routine. We did okay all things considered and ran about 9 1/2 miles in 2 hours. It's the farthest I've run in awhile so I was pleased. No pain except that after I was done, my glutes felt a little tight but that is to be expected. It started to rain while we were out there so when we got home it was nice to drink a coffee, eat breakfast and watch more Olympics! Later we went over to the gym. Frank wanted to lift weights and I decided to swim. Michael Phelps is so inspiring. After that we came home and yes watched more Olympics!
We did sign up for the New River 50K that is scheduled for Oct 11 so that's a good goal race to work towards. We're still up in the air about Triple Lakes the week before New River. They have a 1/2 marathon this year as well as the marathon and 40 miler so if we do it I may sign up for just the 1/2 marathon as it'll only be one week after Hinson Lake and I hope to do at least 50 there and one week before New River! I sure hope my body holds up and continues to cooperate with all my goals!
I am also thinking very seriously about running the Myrtle Beach Marathon in February. Several of the Mangum Track Club as well as Striders do that race every year and love it. We haven't done a road marathon for several years but it might be fun so I think I'll set my sights on that one. I'd love to qualify for Boston but I don't really see that happening but never say never. I need a 4:15 although my stretch goal at this point will be to come in under 4:30 but in all probability it'll be more like a 5 hour marathon???? There's a bike ride the following day which I think would be really cool (literally), and I am hoping to do that as well. Think I'm geting ahead of myself? I love planning and scheduling. It's the actually doing these things that I often fall short of but a girl can dream! I'm thinking about doing the 30 mile bike ride??? Anyway, that's the thought of the day. That's what happens when you sit around for a couple of hours after a bike ride with running friends and talk about all the races and events that you'd like to do. Anyway, the door is open for thought!
My "massage interview" has been postponed for a few days as the owner has some medical issues. Hopefully it'll happen next week if it doesn't work out for this week as we're leaving for Colleen's on Wednesday. I'm really excited to start work on the new salon as I think it will be a great opportunity. I had another call from a Strider for a massage so if this keeps up I'll be able to bring some clients to the new place. (unless they prefer coming to the house) It's nice to have them come to the house but I do have to put all my weights and workout stuff away which is a pain but not a big deal. When they come here I don't have to pay the salon a percentage so financially it's a better deal as well.
I volunteered to be the President Elect of the Striders running group. Yes, I did it again!!!! I said I'd never do that again and here I go, both feet in pretty deep. I'm actually very excited about assuming this role as I'd love to see the club expand to a club for all levels. It's mostly consisted of young fast runners with a few others who try to hang on and everyone else that wanted to join them, just got discouraged and didn't come back. I'm on a mission to really attract all levels, especially new runners. I've already approached a couple of women that were walking at the reservoir to ask if they'd like to join a beginner running group and they were very excited. It seems that by stretching out a little bit, I'm finally meeting more people that are more like me. I was concerned at times as it seemed that most of the people we met we either too old or too young for us to have much in common with. I'm really getting to know quite a few people around here and it's going to be great. I think we'll be able to really feel like a part of a community now. It seems that we see someone that we know or at least have met, whenever we go anywhere. I guess that's part of the allure of living in such a small community. I'm starting to really love it here. I was beginning to think that I wouldn't really enjoy living here until I was about 65 or so (the median age) but now I'm finding there are active middle age adults as well and I can ever keep up with some of the younger ones as well. Life is good! Now it's time to go watch more Olympics! See ya!
We did sign up for the New River 50K that is scheduled for Oct 11 so that's a good goal race to work towards. We're still up in the air about Triple Lakes the week before New River. They have a 1/2 marathon this year as well as the marathon and 40 miler so if we do it I may sign up for just the 1/2 marathon as it'll only be one week after Hinson Lake and I hope to do at least 50 there and one week before New River! I sure hope my body holds up and continues to cooperate with all my goals!
I am also thinking very seriously about running the Myrtle Beach Marathon in February. Several of the Mangum Track Club as well as Striders do that race every year and love it. We haven't done a road marathon for several years but it might be fun so I think I'll set my sights on that one. I'd love to qualify for Boston but I don't really see that happening but never say never. I need a 4:15 although my stretch goal at this point will be to come in under 4:30 but in all probability it'll be more like a 5 hour marathon???? There's a bike ride the following day which I think would be really cool (literally), and I am hoping to do that as well. Think I'm geting ahead of myself? I love planning and scheduling. It's the actually doing these things that I often fall short of but a girl can dream! I'm thinking about doing the 30 mile bike ride??? Anyway, that's the thought of the day. That's what happens when you sit around for a couple of hours after a bike ride with running friends and talk about all the races and events that you'd like to do. Anyway, the door is open for thought!
My "massage interview" has been postponed for a few days as the owner has some medical issues. Hopefully it'll happen next week if it doesn't work out for this week as we're leaving for Colleen's on Wednesday. I'm really excited to start work on the new salon as I think it will be a great opportunity. I had another call from a Strider for a massage so if this keeps up I'll be able to bring some clients to the new place. (unless they prefer coming to the house) It's nice to have them come to the house but I do have to put all my weights and workout stuff away which is a pain but not a big deal. When they come here I don't have to pay the salon a percentage so financially it's a better deal as well.
I volunteered to be the President Elect of the Striders running group. Yes, I did it again!!!! I said I'd never do that again and here I go, both feet in pretty deep. I'm actually very excited about assuming this role as I'd love to see the club expand to a club for all levels. It's mostly consisted of young fast runners with a few others who try to hang on and everyone else that wanted to join them, just got discouraged and didn't come back. I'm on a mission to really attract all levels, especially new runners. I've already approached a couple of women that were walking at the reservoir to ask if they'd like to join a beginner running group and they were very excited. It seems that by stretching out a little bit, I'm finally meeting more people that are more like me. I was concerned at times as it seemed that most of the people we met we either too old or too young for us to have much in common with. I'm really getting to know quite a few people around here and it's going to be great. I think we'll be able to really feel like a part of a community now. It seems that we see someone that we know or at least have met, whenever we go anywhere. I guess that's part of the allure of living in such a small community. I'm starting to really love it here. I was beginning to think that I wouldn't really enjoy living here until I was about 65 or so (the median age) but now I'm finding there are active middle age adults as well and I can ever keep up with some of the younger ones as well. Life is good! Now it's time to go watch more Olympics! See ya!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Another job interview?
Yes, I interviewed for yet another massage therapy position. Since the initial calls I had after the advertising for the Salon in Pinehurst, I haven't had any additional calls and I have not attempted to advertise further as the room is less than ideal. It is very small, and noisy and a little messy as well. I really wasn't comfortable there but wanted to give it a try. I will still continue to be available to work there if requested by one of the salon's clients but will not attempt to build my base there. The couple of clients that I did meet there are now coming to the house for their massages as they live in the same development as we do. That works out great for them as well as me. Frank and Chico don't seem to mind too much being relocated to the den. I decided to contact a spa/salon that currently offers massage to see if they might be looking for a part-time therapist. Another Bingo on my first call! The salon is called Donna Lane and is in Southern Pines and they are looking for a part-time massage therapist. One of the therapists that works there just went on maternity leave and the other one only works one day a week so at this time, Monday through Thursday are available until the other therapist returns so I'll be able to work pretty much as much as I want. Once the other therapist returns, we will work out days and hours available. The place is beautiful and very soothing and quiet. I met with the owner today and really liked her. I can work on commission as an independent contractor which is what I prefer so that is great. I'm going to give her a massage on Monday to make sure she likes my massage and then we'll work out the details. The salon is located in downtown Southern Pines in an area called The Courtyard and is very cute. It's a great location and I'm very excited to have the opportunity to work there. I hope it works out but I know it will.
Now an update on my recovery and running efforts. I went to the Rolfer again yesterday and must admit, I think I'm addicted to the sessions! I feel so loose and light and energetic after a session that I want more. Yesterday he worked my feet, ankles, shins, calves, quads, hamstrings and abdominal area. Wow! It was a "little" uncomfortable in several areas, but that is temporary and certainly worth it. I wanted to try out my new legs and feet today so I went to the reservoir to run in spite of the fact that it was raining cats and dogs. The weather is very unusual for this area as it has been raining all day and very cool (in the 70s!) I had to get out in the cooler temperatures, rain or not. Frank went as well and we ran for 2 hours. I felt the best that I've felt in a long time and am very encouraged about that. I do feel that the worst is behind me and soon will be a distant memory. My legs felt light like they wanted to fly. (although my flying days are over) I will probably not run tomorrow after doing 8 today but will bike and then run again on Friday and then the organized bike ride is on Saturday and then hopefully a long run on Sunday. (2 to 3 hours!)
Time to hit the weights as I've been slacking off all week. Off to the dumbbells!
Now an update on my recovery and running efforts. I went to the Rolfer again yesterday and must admit, I think I'm addicted to the sessions! I feel so loose and light and energetic after a session that I want more. Yesterday he worked my feet, ankles, shins, calves, quads, hamstrings and abdominal area. Wow! It was a "little" uncomfortable in several areas, but that is temporary and certainly worth it. I wanted to try out my new legs and feet today so I went to the reservoir to run in spite of the fact that it was raining cats and dogs. The weather is very unusual for this area as it has been raining all day and very cool (in the 70s!) I had to get out in the cooler temperatures, rain or not. Frank went as well and we ran for 2 hours. I felt the best that I've felt in a long time and am very encouraged about that. I do feel that the worst is behind me and soon will be a distant memory. My legs felt light like they wanted to fly. (although my flying days are over) I will probably not run tomorrow after doing 8 today but will bike and then run again on Friday and then the organized bike ride is on Saturday and then hopefully a long run on Sunday. (2 to 3 hours!)
Time to hit the weights as I've been slacking off all week. Off to the dumbbells!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Volunteering at the Jimmy V Golf Classic
Here we are at the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Tournament. We were volunteering as course marshalls and it was pretty cool although not too many celebs that we recognized but all in all it was fun. The fun continues tonight as we're being bused to Raleigh to attend a volunteer party. Volunteering has a lot of perks for sure!
I did get a little run in this morning and felt okay, certainly better than on Saturday. I ended up running around the house on the roads and it was nice. I realize that we really need to get out on the bikes and bike around here and really check out the area. I got turned around (no surprise there) and had to ask someone for the best way back. Turns out the women I asked is a friend of a client that is coming for a massage today! Small world.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
There are good days and there are bad days!
Yes, it's true, and today was one of the bad days at least related to my morning run. I was very excited to get out and run on the trails but realized once I got there, that I was really fatigued and decided to cut the "run" that was now mostly a walk, short. I'm not sure if it was caused by getting a deep leg massage yesterday, doing my resistance training for my legs (tons of squats and lunges) or all the candy that I ate last night at the pre-Jimmy V golf tournament get together. Probably a little of all of the above. I did notice this morning that I felt kind of "drugged" (that was the sugar I'm sure) and my heart rate was elevated which was a real good sign of my tired state but I ignored all those signs and headed out for my run. Live and learn. It wasn't' all bad though, as at least NOTHING hurt! I know I'm not quite 100% yet but I am finally getting there. I won't be able to run again until Monday as we're working at the golf tournament tomorrow and that will be all day. Hopefully by Monday, My leg muscles will have recovered and I'll have a good run. I did get a 7 mile run on the treadmill the other day and that was great so I know it's possible. I'll let the weather decide if I run inside or outside.
I think I'll go take a nap. I'm tired!
I think I'll go take a nap. I'm tired!
Friday, August 8, 2008
So far so good
So far it does seem that the Rolfing work has already helped. I ran 7 miles yesterday morning on the treadmill, pretty much painfree although my low back was killing me after I stopped, and then I swam for 1 mile non-stop which I haven't done for years. (maybe over a decade if ever) I think I was able to do it because I'm able to breathe better, it almost seems effortless. Needless to say I'm very excited about this whole Rolfing thing and am looking forward to future sessions. I go again next Tuesday and can't wait. Thanks Mary, should have listened to you sooner!
I am going to Southern Pines today for my massage and then I have to give a massage here later this afternoon. Hopefully my clients will continue to grow although it does take time. Word of mouth is the best and slowly it is happening.
Better get ready for my massage. Don't want to be late for that!
I am going to Southern Pines today for my massage and then I have to give a massage here later this afternoon. Hopefully my clients will continue to grow although it does take time. Word of mouth is the best and slowly it is happening.
Better get ready for my massage. Don't want to be late for that!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Rolfing session
I had my first Rolfing session today and I must say that so far I'm very impressed. I wasn't sure what to expect and was a little disappointed that he wanted to start with my lungs/rib area instead of just going for the butt/hamstring issue but he's the expert. The theory is that you start with the ribs/lung to allow better breathing and breath is life. In my case, with having had lung surgery it was even more important to get in there and release the fascia in the area. I was amazed with the results he was able to achieve. I can actually breathe without feeling like someone is squeezing on my chest. Can't wait to run. I bet it'll be a lot easier with more air!!!! He worked on my ribs/lungs/ back and hips and I must admit I feel really great. My low back was really killing me when I got there and the pain was released once he got to my low back. I'm very excited to continue with the sessions and really think that they will help a lot and I will be back to running and just being much more comfortable with movement in general. Yay!!!!
It's so hot here today that I don't even want to venture out. Hopefully it will cool down before the Celebrity Golf Tournament this weekend. We're working hole 17 on Pinehurst #2 and will be there all day. We're really looking forward to seeing some celebs being star watchers although I'm not sure who we'll see golfing out there but it will probably be mostly sports celebs, not so much fun for me. They treat the volunteers really great so we'll be getting lots of goodies and food. They are having pre and post tournament parties so it will be a lot of fun. We got shirts, and visors (had to pay for those but they're really nice) and will be treated like celebs ourselves. It'll be interesting to see another extreme sport in action. I'm sure it will be as opposite to ultra running as you can get but fun none the less and it does after all benefit, a great cause, Cancer.
Since I've been injured I've started reading quite a bit. I've never been much to read novels but after reading a non-fiction book by Nicholas Sparks, called Three Weeks with My Brother that Erin loaned me, I've read a couple of his novels and then other novels. Now I'm enjoying reading novels and have read 5 in 3 months, probably more than I've read in the past 5 years! I think I'll add a book review to my blog list. Kind of fun! Right now I'm reading another Spark novel called Dear John. A review to follow soon!
Gotta Run!
It's so hot here today that I don't even want to venture out. Hopefully it will cool down before the Celebrity Golf Tournament this weekend. We're working hole 17 on Pinehurst #2 and will be there all day. We're really looking forward to seeing some celebs being star watchers although I'm not sure who we'll see golfing out there but it will probably be mostly sports celebs, not so much fun for me. They treat the volunteers really great so we'll be getting lots of goodies and food. They are having pre and post tournament parties so it will be a lot of fun. We got shirts, and visors (had to pay for those but they're really nice) and will be treated like celebs ourselves. It'll be interesting to see another extreme sport in action. I'm sure it will be as opposite to ultra running as you can get but fun none the less and it does after all benefit, a great cause, Cancer.
Since I've been injured I've started reading quite a bit. I've never been much to read novels but after reading a non-fiction book by Nicholas Sparks, called Three Weeks with My Brother that Erin loaned me, I've read a couple of his novels and then other novels. Now I'm enjoying reading novels and have read 5 in 3 months, probably more than I've read in the past 5 years! I think I'll add a book review to my blog list. Kind of fun! Right now I'm reading another Spark novel called Dear John. A review to follow soon!
Gotta Run!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Run a little, swim a little!
I went to the club this morning and ran 5 miles on the treadmill. I've decided that running on the treadmill is probably best for me to get my endurane back as I'm able to run at an even pace and heartrate and spend much less time walking. I think I really need to work on not walking so much. I felt pretty good although my low back did start to hurt towards the end of the workout. (hence the end of the workout! funny how that works) Anyway, I then went to the pool and did laps for about 45 minutes. That felt great although I could really feel my back tightening up. I sat in the hot tub after and I think that helped a little although it's still tender. After I got home I decided to do my upper body weights as I have a client tomorrow morning and that way my arms won't be tired from working out right before she gets here and she'll get a better massage. It's a new client that one of my "regulars" referred. I will do my lower body tomorrow though as I really need to get that strengthened if I'm ever going to get back to running the trails. I go to see the Rolfer this week and I really think that will help. It's about the only thing I haven't tried yet but the fact that this issue has probably been in the works for some time, it makes sense to try to undo some of the wear and tear that's happened over the years.
Frank is on his way home from the Cactoctin 50K. (the party's over!) I think I'm glad I didn't make it there. It sounds almost as much fun as the Promise Land 50K. Yikes, one of those was enough. At least I think it is actually a 50K and not a 50K ++! Hilly, Hot and Humid plus LONG! Sounds like fun?
I hope to get some biking in this week. I'll certainly do some spinning at the club if I don't get outside but I am hoping to get outside. I'll be doing a 40 mile bike ride the following weekend. I have to admit that biking a 50K sure is a lot easier than running a 50K. Who knows, maybe this whole injury thing will turn out to be a blessing in disguise as it's gotten me back on the bike and swimming which I hadn't done for years as well as starting my weight lifting program. The jury is still out as to which method will help me be more fit. I do think I'll continue with cross-training even after I'm back to running ultras. I'll just need to make time to fit everything in. Good thing I don't have a real job!
Better run!
Frank is on his way home from the Cactoctin 50K. (the party's over!) I think I'm glad I didn't make it there. It sounds almost as much fun as the Promise Land 50K. Yikes, one of those was enough. At least I think it is actually a 50K and not a 50K ++! Hilly, Hot and Humid plus LONG! Sounds like fun?
I hope to get some biking in this week. I'll certainly do some spinning at the club if I don't get outside but I am hoping to get outside. I'll be doing a 40 mile bike ride the following weekend. I have to admit that biking a 50K sure is a lot easier than running a 50K. Who knows, maybe this whole injury thing will turn out to be a blessing in disguise as it's gotten me back on the bike and swimming which I hadn't done for years as well as starting my weight lifting program. The jury is still out as to which method will help me be more fit. I do think I'll continue with cross-training even after I'm back to running ultras. I'll just need to make time to fit everything in. Good thing I don't have a real job!
Better run!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Another bike rider!
Here's Ada on her birthday bike. She is such a beautiful little girl and is certainly growing up way too fast. Ride on Ada!
Adalyn all grown up!
Here's a picture of Adalyn in her new outfit that we bought her for summer fun! Isn't she just too cute. Be sure to check out her shoes. It just amazes me how fast they grow up. Soon she'll be a big sister. I'll be going out to visit them shortly after the birth of the new baby and can't wait to see everyone! Ada will be a great big sister!
If you can't run, ride!
I just got back from a 40K bike ride and it was a lot of fun. That's two weeks in a row that I've been biking and I'm really enjoying it. I forgot how much I loved biking as we've been concentrating on running for so long. I guess that's a positive outcome of being injured and not being able to run very much. I met Chris a year ago at a trail run and we've been talking about biking together since then and we are finally doing it. Now that I'm getting more comfortable on my bike, I'll be doing more of it. I met Susan at the reservoir a couple of weeks ago and we seem to have a lot in common, including biking and running. It was fun getting to know both of them better and it felt like we were old friends getting together for a bike ride.
I went to the Physical Therapist yesterday and he thinks that my "issue" is really coming from my low back. He made a couple of adjustments and it really did the relieve the pressure and my back felt better and the weakness in my hamstring seemed to go away as well. Now I just have to work on keeping it that way. He gave me some exercises to strenghten that whole area so hopefully all will be well soon. The biking doesn't seem to affect it at all so I'm very happy about that.
Frank is in MD this weekend to run the Catoctin 50K. I'm a little jealous that I wasn't able to run it but considering how hot, humid and hilly it is there, it's probably just as well. Another good thing about biking is that it doesn't feel as hot as running cause you always get a breeze! I do miss being to able to just go out and run and not think about injuries or how much it hurts and hopefully I"ll be back there soon. I am going to go to a Rolfer next week and I think that will help as well. It seems as if I've tried everything and although it is better, I know that I would not be able to get back to running ultra distances without doing something to correct my muscle inbalances. Stay tuned for those updates!
I've been taking a class on organizing digital photos so I think I'll spend some time doing my homework on that. I really need to get them under control and organized in a way that I can use them more effectively. It's really hot out today and staying inside does seem like a good idea although this weekend is tax free weekend so I may have to go out and do a little shopping later! I did get out and bought a few things yesterday but I may just have to take advantage of this great once a year event!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Catching up!
It's been awhile since my last post so I guess it's time to catch up. My brother Dick, did recover from his ordeal. Turns out that he had a bad reaction to the anesthesia during his surgery and his heart stopped!!!! He was "dead" for about 20 minutes according to the EMS report. Fortunately they were administering oxygen to him until they could get his heart to start beating so he didn't have any permanent damage. They didn't think he was going to make it and apparently only about 2% of patients that this happens to do make it so he was very "lucky". The surgeon wasn't even able to finish the shoulder surgery but I don't think Dick will be in a hurry to go back under the knife. He'll put up with the pain.
I'm still not running very much so I decided it would be a good time to get on my bike. I rode with Chris from the MTC last Saturday for about 25 miles. We've been talking about biking together since last August and finally did it. We're going to go to a bike event on Saturday and I plan on riding at least 25 miles and hopefully even a little further. I'd love to do about 40 to 50. The next thing I know I'll probably be doing triathlons! NOT! Maybe a duathlon!
Colleen came to visit on Saturday and Ella is getting really cute and fun. She's sitting up and is ready to explore. She is constantly looking around and is really happy. She's really good natured and never cried or fussed. She is really enamored with Chico. It's really funny how she always smiles when she sees him. He is so gentle and small that she probably feels pretty safe. Frank was using our new camera to take some pictures of her and dropped it on the coffee table breaking it. They sure don't make things like they used to. I felt so bad for him as he felt really bad. It's so small that it is kind of hard to hold on to? We really lucked out cause we went to Walmart to see what they had for cameras and they had the exact same camera reduced by about $40.00 cause it was the floor sample and I'm sure is about to be replaced with a newer model. We bought it and hopefully it will last a little longer. I think we'll be more careful although there are no guarantees.
I start a photo class at the community college tomorrow. Hopefully it'll be fun as well as informative. This class is about storing digital photos and organizing them. It seems that I put my pics on the computer and then don't get hard copies. I really need to work on that and get some picture frames filled. Next semester I want to take a class on actually taking digital pictures. It seems that I take a ton of pictures but don't really like them and feel that I miss many great opportunities.
My massage business is pretty slow and so far I've given about 6 massages and hopefully will continue to get new clients. I need to get my fliers out to my neighbors and friends.
I've been accessorizing a little more around here and the bedroom is starting to look much better. I moved the armoir and set up a little seating area and it looks really cozy. We bought a large plant at Cosco and it really warms up the room. Yes, a live plant. Hopefully I won't kill it! I'm waiting for a new bedspread that I ordered. Hopefully we'll like it. We also ordered new coffee tables and end tables for the living room. I had thought I'd refinish our old ones but they really don't work so I bit the bullet. I hated to spend more money but .... Then we had to order new lamps to go with those. I guess that's why I had put off buying new tables as I know it always snowballs! We also want to get blinds for the large windows for energy conservation. I guess I should just go for it and get it over it. The last large ticket item that I'd like to do is to carpet the guest rooms but I think that will wait for a little longer. I'm actually going to try to sell our antique bed. Hopefully we'll be able to do pretty well with that. I love it but it just isn't practical. When guests come, I don't think they're too crazy about how high it is so I think we'll just get a regular frame once we sell that.
Enough catching up for today. Gotta run!
I'm still not running very much so I decided it would be a good time to get on my bike. I rode with Chris from the MTC last Saturday for about 25 miles. We've been talking about biking together since last August and finally did it. We're going to go to a bike event on Saturday and I plan on riding at least 25 miles and hopefully even a little further. I'd love to do about 40 to 50. The next thing I know I'll probably be doing triathlons! NOT! Maybe a duathlon!
Colleen came to visit on Saturday and Ella is getting really cute and fun. She's sitting up and is ready to explore. She is constantly looking around and is really happy. She's really good natured and never cried or fussed. She is really enamored with Chico. It's really funny how she always smiles when she sees him. He is so gentle and small that she probably feels pretty safe. Frank was using our new camera to take some pictures of her and dropped it on the coffee table breaking it. They sure don't make things like they used to. I felt so bad for him as he felt really bad. It's so small that it is kind of hard to hold on to? We really lucked out cause we went to Walmart to see what they had for cameras and they had the exact same camera reduced by about $40.00 cause it was the floor sample and I'm sure is about to be replaced with a newer model. We bought it and hopefully it will last a little longer. I think we'll be more careful although there are no guarantees.
I start a photo class at the community college tomorrow. Hopefully it'll be fun as well as informative. This class is about storing digital photos and organizing them. It seems that I put my pics on the computer and then don't get hard copies. I really need to work on that and get some picture frames filled. Next semester I want to take a class on actually taking digital pictures. It seems that I take a ton of pictures but don't really like them and feel that I miss many great opportunities.
My massage business is pretty slow and so far I've given about 6 massages and hopefully will continue to get new clients. I need to get my fliers out to my neighbors and friends.
I've been accessorizing a little more around here and the bedroom is starting to look much better. I moved the armoir and set up a little seating area and it looks really cozy. We bought a large plant at Cosco and it really warms up the room. Yes, a live plant. Hopefully I won't kill it! I'm waiting for a new bedspread that I ordered. Hopefully we'll like it. We also ordered new coffee tables and end tables for the living room. I had thought I'd refinish our old ones but they really don't work so I bit the bullet. I hated to spend more money but .... Then we had to order new lamps to go with those. I guess that's why I had put off buying new tables as I know it always snowballs! We also want to get blinds for the large windows for energy conservation. I guess I should just go for it and get it over it. The last large ticket item that I'd like to do is to carpet the guest rooms but I think that will wait for a little longer. I'm actually going to try to sell our antique bed. Hopefully we'll be able to do pretty well with that. I love it but it just isn't practical. When guests come, I don't think they're too crazy about how high it is so I think we'll just get a regular frame once we sell that.
Enough catching up for today. Gotta run!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Loving gazes
Here's a pic of Grandpa Frank feeding little Ella. Be sure to notice how Colleen is gazing at her beautiful little girl. Such love in her eyes!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
The Ups and Downs
It's Thursday already. Time sure does have a way of flying by. It's been a pretty good week until today so I'll recap. I took Monday off to recover from my "long" run on Sunday. Tuesday I got a 6 miler in at the lake and felt pretty good. I went to SP and did an exchange massage with a women that I'm going to trade with. I get mine tomorrow and cannot wait. My whole body hurts. (again) I didn't run on Wednesday and went to both the chiro and the sports doctor. They both think I'm improving however, not as quickly as I think I should be. I did get the go ahead to do lower body strenghtening and I'm looking forward to starting that. I did a very abbreviated workout yesterday afternoon just to see how my week hamstrings and glutes would respond. It will take time before I'm able to do a complete workout but I will get there. Today I went back to the lake and ran 6 again. I had discomfort during most of my run but not too bad. I'm very sore now and will make it a point to do some self-deep tissue massage later.
I got a call today that my brother in Florida is in intensive care and not in very good shape after having a bloodclot go to his lung stopping his heart during a routine shoulder operation. I'm so up in the air now as to what to do. I should probably get my butt down there to see what I can do but then again, what can I do and I already have several commitments here as well although they could certainly be cancelled.
I got a call today that my brother in Florida is in intensive care and not in very good shape after having a bloodclot go to his lung stopping his heart during a routine shoulder operation. I'm so up in the air now as to what to do. I should probably get my butt down there to see what I can do but then again, what can I do and I already have several commitments here as well although they could certainly be cancelled.
Monday, July 14, 2008
5 times around the lake
I made it 5 times around the lake for about 10 1/2 miles. I felt pretty good and no real pain. Each loop I continued to pass this women who was running in the opposite direction and decided to run until I didn't see her anymore. She was running slowly about the same pace as I. When I finished my 4th loop, I noticed that she had finished and was standing near the water. I stopped and introduced myself and asked her how far she had gone. She had done 4 loops (the same as I had done at that point). We chatted and had a lot incommon and she too was looking for a training partner for biking and running. She had inquired about the tri group starting at the club as I had. We exchanged phone numbers and plan to train together in the future. She only does 1/2 marathons however, at least it will be nice to have someone to run part of my runs with as well as bike. I've met a couple of other women there that I think we may be able to form some type of organized runs, perhaps an adendum to the running club that already meets there, an older and slower group!. I guess it makes sense that I'm always the oldest of the women that I meet as there just are not many my age that are out there running or working out. It'll keep me young trying to make sure that I can keep up with them. The women I met yesterday is a massage therapist for horses! Pretty cool.
Anyway, Frank came by the parking lot after running about 17 or so miles and had one more loop to run around the lake so I decided to go with him as he would be running and walking so I felt I could keep up. I had been chatting for about an hour by that time! So I ended up getting 10+ miles in and hope to increase it again next weekend.
My butt was a little sore but I iced it when I got home and it seems to be recovering quite nicely.
Time to get working out now so off I go to do some weight training! I think I'm starting to see some definition in my arms. I hope to start some lower body workouts this week. I meet with the doctor on Wednesday and will have my instruction then on what I need to do to strengthen my hamstrings and glutes!
Anyway, Frank came by the parking lot after running about 17 or so miles and had one more loop to run around the lake so I decided to go with him as he would be running and walking so I felt I could keep up. I had been chatting for about an hour by that time! So I ended up getting 10+ miles in and hope to increase it again next weekend.
My butt was a little sore but I iced it when I got home and it seems to be recovering quite nicely.
Time to get working out now so off I go to do some weight training! I think I'm starting to see some definition in my arms. I hope to start some lower body workouts this week. I meet with the doctor on Wednesday and will have my instruction then on what I need to do to strengthen my hamstrings and glutes!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Looking ahead!
I must be getting better as I'm once again starting to think about what races to sign up for. That is a good sign. I had a pretty good week although it was off to a shaky start. I ran on Tuesday and felt pretty good and decided to try a Pilates class on Wednesday. I didn't enjoy the class and actually felt worse after going. I felt sore and very frustrated however, I felt much better on Thursday and decided to hit the trails again. I ended up feeling so good that I "ran" 8 miles and nothing hurt! I couldn't believe it after how discouraged I had felt the day before. What a difference a day makes!!! I ran again on Friday but only did 4 (2 loops around the lake) because I knew I wouldn't be able to get a run in on Saturday. Everything still felt pretty good and I feel like maybe I will continue making progress! Tomorrow I plan on running 12 albeit very slow. I'm looking forward to being out there for a few hours. It's been way too long. So fingers crossed!
Today we went to the Pinehurst Resort which was the first time we had been there. It was amazing to see it up close. I was certainly out of my league but it was fun and we plan on going to lunch there one day soon. We were there for our training for the volunteering position that we signed up for. We are going to be working at the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf tournament in August. It should be a lot of fun. We're going to be Course Marshall's and I had no idea how much is involved! I hope I can handle it. We will get to go to the 3 golf courses on Saturday to watch the "warm-up" celebrity golfer and get autographs and just check out all the courses around as normally you're not allowed on them. I have no idea who the celebs will be but it should be fun. The celebs pay $6000.00 to play a round of golf so each foursome pays $24000.00! With 3 18 hole courses, that's a lot of money for cancer research. I think it's almost $13 million dollars! Not bad for a days work! On Sunday, we have to be very cool and keep the spectators safe as well as the golfers. We got a couple of golf shirts (dri-release)visors and pins. We'll also receive a post volunteer party on Monday after the event as well as several other perks. I think getting involved in activities like this will make it a lot more fun to be here. I hope we meet other active people from the area.
I officially started my massage business at a salon/spa in Pinehurst. My ad appeared in the local paper yesterday and I've already receive a call for 2 massages next week! I also had a client that came to the house yesterday for her massage and will come monthly here as well so it looks like I may actually start working! I think it's a good thing as long as I don't get too busy! I also met a women that I'm going to trade massages with. She is in Southern Pines and is very busy. She works 6 days a week. Way too much for me! Anyway, she is very nice and she really helped with my butt issues!
Frank is at the club working out so I thought I'd catch up on my blog. It's amazing how days go by and I don't take the time to recap the day. My goal is to try to blog almost everyday as I don't seem to be able to remember a lot of the details that are important especially in determining the cause and duration of injuries, etc!
It looks like my next "race" will be the Hinson Lake 24 hour run. I did it last year and it was a lot of fun?? Jean and Herm may come down for it so that would be really fun although I don't think Frank is going to do it. His family is having a family reunion in VA and he wants to go. I've decided to not go as it's his cousins and people that I don't really know and I think it would be easier for him to catch up if he didn't have to worry about me. Hopefully he'll get to see Jean and Herm either before or after. We'll see. He will get to see them next Month at the Cactoctin 50K in Maryland. I'm going to stay home with Chico as I won't be in any shape to run that challenging course. Again I think it will be more fun for him if he doesn't have to worry about me. Aren't I generous???
I had a brainstorm the other day and am going to try to have either a 6 or 12 hour run around the lake here at the reservoir. There are a lot of people training for the 24 hour run so it would be good turnup. It will be a fat-ass but I will still need to get the blessing of the township or the park officials. I hope we can pull it off as I think it will be fun. Very low-key and free for all. Just several hours of running in circles! Fun right?
Wow, looks like I got carried away. Better go start dinner! Carbo loading for our long run. Well, Frank is doing 20 and normally I don't consider 12 long, but it will be long compared to the 2 to 4 that I've been doing. Hope all goes well!
Today we went to the Pinehurst Resort which was the first time we had been there. It was amazing to see it up close. I was certainly out of my league but it was fun and we plan on going to lunch there one day soon. We were there for our training for the volunteering position that we signed up for. We are going to be working at the Jimmy V Celebrity Golf tournament in August. It should be a lot of fun. We're going to be Course Marshall's and I had no idea how much is involved! I hope I can handle it. We will get to go to the 3 golf courses on Saturday to watch the "warm-up" celebrity golfer and get autographs and just check out all the courses around as normally you're not allowed on them. I have no idea who the celebs will be but it should be fun. The celebs pay $6000.00 to play a round of golf so each foursome pays $24000.00! With 3 18 hole courses, that's a lot of money for cancer research. I think it's almost $13 million dollars! Not bad for a days work! On Sunday, we have to be very cool and keep the spectators safe as well as the golfers. We got a couple of golf shirts (dri-release)visors and pins. We'll also receive a post volunteer party on Monday after the event as well as several other perks. I think getting involved in activities like this will make it a lot more fun to be here. I hope we meet other active people from the area.
I officially started my massage business at a salon/spa in Pinehurst. My ad appeared in the local paper yesterday and I've already receive a call for 2 massages next week! I also had a client that came to the house yesterday for her massage and will come monthly here as well so it looks like I may actually start working! I think it's a good thing as long as I don't get too busy! I also met a women that I'm going to trade massages with. She is in Southern Pines and is very busy. She works 6 days a week. Way too much for me! Anyway, she is very nice and she really helped with my butt issues!
Frank is at the club working out so I thought I'd catch up on my blog. It's amazing how days go by and I don't take the time to recap the day. My goal is to try to blog almost everyday as I don't seem to be able to remember a lot of the details that are important especially in determining the cause and duration of injuries, etc!
It looks like my next "race" will be the Hinson Lake 24 hour run. I did it last year and it was a lot of fun?? Jean and Herm may come down for it so that would be really fun although I don't think Frank is going to do it. His family is having a family reunion in VA and he wants to go. I've decided to not go as it's his cousins and people that I don't really know and I think it would be easier for him to catch up if he didn't have to worry about me. Hopefully he'll get to see Jean and Herm either before or after. We'll see. He will get to see them next Month at the Cactoctin 50K in Maryland. I'm going to stay home with Chico as I won't be in any shape to run that challenging course. Again I think it will be more fun for him if he doesn't have to worry about me. Aren't I generous???
I had a brainstorm the other day and am going to try to have either a 6 or 12 hour run around the lake here at the reservoir. There are a lot of people training for the 24 hour run so it would be good turnup. It will be a fat-ass but I will still need to get the blessing of the township or the park officials. I hope we can pull it off as I think it will be fun. Very low-key and free for all. Just several hours of running in circles! Fun right?
Wow, looks like I got carried away. Better go start dinner! Carbo loading for our long run. Well, Frank is doing 20 and normally I don't consider 12 long, but it will be long compared to the 2 to 4 that I've been doing. Hope all goes well!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
A "longish" run!
I ran 8 miles today which was the farthest I've gone in several weeks and actually felt pretty good. No pain or discomfort to talk about. A little tender now but manageable so I'm very happy about that. It will take a little while to get my endurance back but hopefully I'll be able to be a more consistent with running now and will be back to pre-injury stamina! I think if I just keep up with the icing, heat and using the massage ball to break up the scar tissue, I should be back to running pain free.
Next week I'll start working at the salon in Pinehurst a couple of days a week so that should be interesting. Hopefully it will work out but I am a little concerned about the room being too small and perhaps too noisy a location. I'll give it a try and if it doesn't work out I'll check out other options. There does seem to be an abundance of massage therapists around here and most of them are very busy so I'm sure that something will eventually workout.
Next week I'll start working at the salon in Pinehurst a couple of days a week so that should be interesting. Hopefully it will work out but I am a little concerned about the room being too small and perhaps too noisy a location. I'll give it a try and if it doesn't work out I'll check out other options. There does seem to be an abundance of massage therapists around here and most of them are very busy so I'm sure that something will eventually workout.
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