Two Girls With Something To Prove

my life is kind of a mess right now.

my current working situation is coming to an end, as i knew it would, but i have no idea what the eff i’ll be doing in two to six weeks.

i’ve gained back any weight that i lost this spring, which is irritating.

and i’ve apparently been sleeping with my teeth clenched, so i have had a terrible headache for like three weeks.

so i went for a run last night. i’ve been meaning to get back into it, and it was national running day. so i did it. ran about 3 miles. wasn’t as bad as when i first began, but not as easy as when i stopped. i’ll get it back. i still managed 8 minute running intervals without too much trouble.

here’s the best part.

i slept like a child last night. i don’t think i even moved. and i woke up today feeling like maybe the sky won’t fall.

silly endorphins.

Nothing new to report.  I did go for a run on Saturday in the rain - I HAD to, not my favorite, but I had been slacking lately.  I had been slacking largely due to the ass kicking I gave myself at the gym last Monday - it felt great, but I was sore the WHOLE week.  So Saturday, I took to the streets.

Last night I hit up spinning - I love the Monday night Spin class - the instructor is awesome and I got exactly what I wanted when I got there (even though I doubted it while I was in it) a tough, long, sweaty, hurty workout.  I like fitting a great workout into an hour - I don’t mess around - in and out as quickly as possible.

Tonight - my partner in crime who hasn’t posted on this blog in ages and will remain nameless although, all of you know exactly who I’m talking about…will be in town.  Good times ahead.  Perhaps I could punish her with a run!  :)

Here are my stats from day one of Running Club

Time 30:35 Distance 2.49 miles Avg. Spd. 4.89mph  Avg. Pace 12:28 Calories burned 317.65.

So, it’s obvious that I didn’t run the entire time, but I did pretty darn good, and although my lungs hated me during the run, I felt proud when I was done and even ventured out to do it again on Saturday!

Run Club is pretty cool, all things considered.

So, I’ve joined a running club.  I figure, I’m at the ‘sink or swim’ point.  I’ve got to commit, or give it up.  So, I’ve committed and today is Day 1 of run club.

In addition, I did a cardio challenge at Gena’s gym this weekend.  It was great!  My calves are super sore from jump rope class and my lower back is sore from some lifts we did…but it was great!

I’ll keep you posted on running club - I’ve been assured that I won’t be expected to run 9:00 miles for 5 miles at a time…yet.  :)

Well, it’s the big weekend, my best friend’s wedding.  I have my bags packed and can’t wait to ship out to beautiful Asheville, NC!

I’m not packing my running shoes…I know I should, but, there’s only son much space in a carry on AND I would like to spend my few days catching up with old friends and such…so, call me crazy - but I’ll pick it up when I get back in town.

This week has been pretty successful, though.  I trained with Gena on Saturday, ran on Sunday did a GREAT spinning class on Monday and rested yesterday. 

I’ll update when I get back and fill you in on my margarita count and wedding cake pieces!  ;)

I ran again last night.  I’m on a roll…felt like I should brag a little bit.

:)  Happy weekend!

I went for a run last night - it was the first since my run in Florida, so 10 days.  Surprisingly, it felt pretty good!  I took a new route, one that was less busy than my usual Grand and Summit Ave. route, this time I took a right on Avon and hit up the residential parts of Crocus Hill.  My favorite little gem was the little poems and quotes that were imprinted onto the cement of the sidewalk.  For example, at one corner it said, “The sky fell down on me, so I ran fast.”  There were a couple others that I saw, but they were too long to remember - next time I’ll bring my phone so I can take a pic.

I also ran into some teenagers hanging out on a porch…when i ran by, one girl yelled, “I like your hat!” and another yelled, “I like your shirt!” and then, finally, “Have a great run!”  Kinda cute.  It made me giggle and want summer to be here!  I want to hang out on the porch!

Also, I’ve come to the conclusion that I don’t really like to run.  I really WANT to like it, but the reality is that I don’t.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m still going to run and complete a race, but I’m not going to make it the main focus of workouts.  I think that if I take the pressure off of doing it, I might come to not mind it as much - but now, it just feels like an ominous cloud above my head.  So, I’m planning on spinning, joining the pick up volleyball games at the gym and training with Gena.

Tonight, I might try the run again…no pressure, though.  :)

I’ve been running outside lately, and I really like it.  I’ve also made a few observations in my time on the streets. 

1.  People don’t look for you.  I mean - you’re out there, running, working out and the rest of the world doesn’t really care.  I’ve spent a lot of ‘peaceful’ running days getting honked at and nearly run over…watch out!

2.  When you’re running - it’s always appropriate to greet other runners. A simple nod and/or smirk will do.  This always gives me a little boost of energy, like I have someone in it with me, like they’re secretly cheering me on (obviously they aren’t - but they at least feel my pain!).

3.  Even when not running, the etiquette is still in place.  For example, the other night I was walking down to the store - half the sidewalk was covered with a giant, deep, muddy puddle - the other half was clear.  I stepped to the side, let the runner pass me (it’s only polite since we’re out there battling cars and foot traffic!).  Like the rules say, he nodded, smirked and thanked me…he could OBVIOUSLY tell that I was a runner, too.  ;)

Anyway - it feels good to be part of the unofficial club.  I feel like I could ACTUALLY run a real race.  I’m back in the game and Spring can’t get here soon enough!

Tomorrow morning…off to Florida to bask in the sunshine and sweat it out on some runs!

I already know that I’ve been stinking it up on the blogging.  Forgive me.  I have had a decent week for training, though.  I trained with my trainer on Monday night…she kicked my butt and we did some AWESOME exercises, I can’t wait to do them on my own.

I also took my running to the streets again.  It was a beautiful day yesterday and I went for a little evening jog - two miles.  The only annoying part was dodging the puddles and ice sections - lots of backtracking and running on the road instead.

Ok.  That’s what’s new.  Florida next week.  And, I’m re-committed to blogging and giving you all the dirty details of my oh so exciting workout regime!

Happy Friday.

i went for a run tonight…outside, because it was still light out and i’m in denial that it’s still full-fledged winter here on the tundra.

ran about a mile and i could feel the discomfort in my shin get worse and worse until it became pain. i walked home. i will not participate in shin splints. i need to go back to being good about taking my calcium.

and, i guess i’m going back to the gym to do some lovely crosstraining and work on the gun show. hopefully if i don’t run for a couple of days it will disappear.