"Long May You Run"

steps from the back of the pack.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Oops

I tried to clear space in order to have more room for pics (because I used up all my free space).  I accidentally wiped out all the pics.  Oops...

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

This Runners Wish List:

This book & time to read it

Time and ability to race again


Time to watch Endurance
 Basically, time to do things that have to do with running.  I have realized more than ever how important running is in my life and how much I need it to stay balanced, healthy and happy.

I do love the winter but I'm looking forward to the sun being out after work so Rollins & I can run together.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Holy Smokes!


The lady on the left is 92 years old!!!  Her name is Gladys but I bet she is called Glady (look at her shirt).  What an athlete!  She just completed her 5th Honolulu marathon.  She first ran the Honolulu marathon at age 86.  Read more about it here.  This is just amazing.

I have been trying to figure out why I started this blog.  At first it was to train for a marathon.  Now it is for running long time in life.  Even it is one mile I pray I'm running in my 90's.

I missed Monday's run but I made it happen for today.  My problem is getting out the door.  Rollins likes to remind me that he comes first :)

Weather: 36 degrees, I have a little obsession with the weather.
Distance: 1.01 miles
Average Pace: 12:32
Total Time: 12:32
Calories Burned: 91
On iTunes: Go Easy by Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

Sunday, December 12, 2010

And So It Begins [I hope]


After 4 weeks off, I decided to try my legs running again.  It was nice.  And frigid.  I hope that I gave my IT Band plenty of time to recover.  I hope I have no problems and that other parts don't wish to remind me I'm getting old.

It was only a mile but a glorious one!

Weather: 30 degrees, snow flurries
Distance: 1 mile
Average Pace: 13:12
Total Time: 13:12
Calories Burned: 77 (better than nothing)
On iTunes: Yellow Submarine by The Beatles

Monday, November 29, 2010

Off The Wagon

I fell off the wagon and I hit the ground hard.

Hard.

Marathon is officially not going to happen. 

Last week I was just stupid and only drank a cup of hot tea a day several days in a row (that's not even 8 ounces of liquid)!!  How could someone forget to drink?  Honestly, I'm not sure.  I have dehydrated myself twice this year.  Neither time on purpose!  I believe I'm part camel.  I am rarely "thirsty" and typically have to remind myself to drink.

These were some symptoms I had (others I won't list because you really don't want to know):
  • Lethargic
  • Weak
  • Moody
  • Severe headaches
  • Overall tired
  • Sleepy
  • Depressed
Hank was the one that figured out I might be dehydrated.  It really hit over the weekend and I just felt miserable.  I honestly didn't want to care for Rollins when he was awake.  His crying made my headache worse.

I need to formulate a new plan.  I have been two weeks without exercise and that is the reason for feeling depressed.

I really need to focus.  I've been such a flake and it's not my personality.  It is really making me crazy!

I'll hopefully return.  I WILL return with an action plan.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Quotes

"No doubt a brain and some shoes are essential for marathon success,
although if it comes down to a choice, pick the shoes.
More people finish marathons with no brains than with no shoes."
- Don Kardong
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"It's very hard in the beginning to understand
that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners.
Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice
inside you that wants you to quit."
- George Sheehan
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves.
It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go.
It helps us to find out what we are made of.
This is what we do. This is what it's all about."
- PattiSue Plummer, U.S. Olympian
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"You need to look back, not just at the people who are running behind you
but especially at those who don't run and never will...
those who run but don't race...
those who started training for a race but didn't carry through...
those who got to the starting line but didn't get to the finish line...
those who once raced better than you but no longer run at all.
You're still here.
Take pride in wherever you finish.
Look at all the people you've outlasted."
- Joe Henderson
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"The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you."
- Unknown
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Click here to see more quotes from my other blog: Born Into The Light

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Vulcan Run 2010

Last night was terrible.  I didn't go to bed until 2 am.  Rollins decided that he did not want to be in his crib.  I tried many times to lay him down and the second he felt me let go of him he started crying.  On any other night I would have let him cried it out.  But this weekend we have company and that's just not right.  So, I let him sleep on my chest for the first time until I finally couldn't do it anymore.  Around 2 am I tried again and he didn't notice.  Sadly I was so wound up from trying not to roll over and stay half awake that I couldn't go to sleep.  I was also anticipating Hank's arrival from a gig.  I think I fell asleep around 2:30.  At that point there was no hope in me racing.  I was exhausted and it just wasn't going to happen.

But it did.  And I'm oh so glad!  I ran the first mile slow and steady.  That was not my plan but pride got the best of me.  I felt great until around mile 4.  Mile 5 I started feeling really good and that gave me my best mile as far as splits and pace.  Overall I'm pleased with the race.  I remember when I look at that time that I am running on a bummed leg and not to get sad about it.  I was just so grateful to be running.

Vulcan Run 2010
Weather: 34 degrees, seriously awesome!
Distance: 6.2
Average Pace: 11:01
Total Time: 1:07
Calories Burned: 582
On iTunes: Wolf Like Me by TV On The Radio

I hope to race and beat my time in a couple more weeks for a Thanksgiving 10K!  Hopefully my injury will no longer be an issue and I'll be back at full speed.