Finally I am back in business. I took off all week from running after the marathon Sunday. Since my left foot was bothering me I wanted to make sure I didn't push it. The Zero Week Plan said I could run as much as 8 miles today, but I didn't for 2 reasons: - I didn't have time :( since I had ... Read More about Back to business
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Eat I 2/6/2009
I had to be at work super early today since I had volunteered for the Breakfast Club - where my co-worker and I bring breakie into work. I just did it because she wanted to and I didn't actually want to make anything so I bought a bunch of pan dulce and she brought fruit and juice. I ate half a ... Read More about Eat I 2/6/2009
2 bad workouts
1. Yesterday I went to yoga. Since I am barely getting over sore quads I wanted to take it easy so I went to the Level I/Gentle Yoga. Well, it was complete waste of time :( I didn't realize, but it seems the class is aimed at senior citizens and is basically just stretching your arms up and ... Read More about 2 bad workouts
Run 2/5/2009
I have not ran since Sunday and I don't plan on running again until Saturday. On Monday after the full mary I took a walk in the morning and another short walk after work, then my foot/ankle started to hurt me. It still hurt Tuesday and Wednesday when I walked too. It's my tendonitis foot, so it ... Read More about Run 2/5/2009
Eat I 2/5/2009
I was trying to post yesterday's recap and it's not letting me post pics for some reason :( Oh well. We are moving forward to today's eats. I started my little day with oatmeal made with naner, almond milk and a bunch of goodies mixed in. I normally just top my oats with brown sugar and PB, but I ... Read More about Eat I 2/5/2009
Eating and Repeating
Lately the blog has just been about running, now that the marathon is over I need to focus on my eating. Exercise has not been a problem for me, but eating is where I struggle. I weighed in this morning at ***(not ready to post this). My goal is between 145 to 147. I posted this back on December ... Read More about Eating and Repeating
Zero Week
This is Zero Week - the week after the Full Marathon, now it's time to recover from all the damage 26.2 miles can do to your body. I didn't follow the Hal Higdon training plan for the marathon ( I kinda just threw my plan together from a bunch of different ones and in combo with how I felt), but he ... Read More about Zero Week
4:15:38.
So, I alive and well. Well, I'm alive. I ran my first marathon today!!!! Ahhhh. I did it in 4:15:38! My Goal for the race: I wanted to do it in 4:10 and I ran with the 4:10 pace group for most of the race, but around mile 20 I started falling back. More than anything I am just glad it's ... Read More about 4:15:38.
Marathon Lesson #4 – Meet You
Marathon Lesson #4 - You will get to know yourself very well. Hours on the open road have that effect on you. You will see what you’re made of. You're asking a lot of your body and your mind and in some weird way you're rewarded for that by getting to know your strengths and your limits. You will ... Read More about Marathon Lesson #4 – Meet You
Marathon Lesson #5 – I got sick of running
About two thirds of the way through my marathon training I got sick of running. I love running - if I didn’t I probably shouldn’t have signed up to run 26.2 miles! Anyways, I stopped loving running. I was not looking forward to my long runs anymore. They used to be an escape, a time for me to do ... Read More about Marathon Lesson #5 – I got sick of running
Big Fat Wedding Dress
After trying on a lot of different dresses at many different stores I cannot find my dream dress. So, I am going to have my dress made. I am basically, putting my hopes and dreams in the hands of a random dressmaker. Then I stumbled upon the Versailles Atelier Bridal website, and there was an ... Read More about Big Fat Wedding Dress
My Big Fat Speedy Wedding
So, I think I mentioned that we found a location for the wedding. Did I neglect to mention that we set a date? I am getting married in 5 months folks - June 20, 2009. Yes, that's a 2009. When I went dress shopping recently there was another girl looking for a dress for her June 2010 wedding. I am a ... Read More about My Big Fat Speedy Wedding
Lesson #6 – Hunger!!!
Training for a marathon makes you hungry. This is frustrating. You would think that running so much would mean the pounds are just melting off. Nope, you are burning a lot of calories with all those runs, but that means your body wants more fuel. Spending hours on your feet is very taxing on your ... Read More about Lesson #6 – Hunger!!!
Lesson #7 – Be Careful Not to Over Train
Even though you are racking up the mileage in marathon training you have to be careful not to over train. Over-training and overuse injuries are the most common reasons people get hurt and are unable to finish training. To avoid injuring yourself by over training stick to the 10% rule: Don't ... Read More about Lesson #7 – Be Careful Not to Over Train
Run 1/27/2009
Just a few miles left until the race! I ran 4.5 miles today and walked to cool down :) ... Read More about Run 1/27/2009
Jamba Juice Oatmeal Review
Here is my quick review of Jamba Juice's Oatmeal. We were in Paso Robles and I was freezing outside, but it was too loud to do it inside (with the whirling blenders and all). So, I may be shivering a little :) Also, I say the topping is cinnamon/sugar - that is not true. It is a brown sugar crumble. ... Read More about Jamba Juice Oatmeal Review